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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
FLORENCE BURNS, STAR.
Girl Who WAS Tried for Murder At
tennis to Sing and Breaks Down.

fcmDtS to Sing and breaks Down
NEW YORK, December 15.-(Special.l-
Florence Burns made her theatrical de-
but in Hyde and Behmans theatre,
Brooklyn. this evening. before an audi
ence of nearly 5000 persons, fully so per
cent. of them women. She sang song
called Oracle Brown supposed to paro-
dy the really clever song. Nancy
Brown and although she broke down
three times and had to be started afresh
by the leader Of the orchestra, she man
aged to struggle through TO q finish and
responded to liberal applause by bowling
several times from the center Of the
stage.
Irving Pinover in charge of tie theat-
rical aspirations of the Burns girl. Is en-
thusiastic about his star and the posi-
bilites latent in her career. lie provided
for her first appearance dress which he
described as follows: Miss Burns wore
a dress which was made by Worth. i'll
Paris. 1t is creation and cost a thou
sand dollars I is trimmed with fine old
lace. which Miss Burns inherited from
her grandparents"
The dress was a spangle-covered affair
cut low in the neck The Burns girl wore
long, black gloves and a big picture
hat.
When she began to sing she stopped
short and it was apparent she had for
gotten her lines. She was prompted and
began again but got ahead of the score
and the director of the orchestra had to
stop and make a fresh start. Again Miss
Burns started out ahead, and again the
orchestra gave up the race. Then Dl-
rector Slater handed her the score.
This time she was successful, her 1er-
vousness was forgiven. and she was re-
warded with generous applause.
Her engagement is for one week, Tor
which, according to her manager and
,,rass agent. she is to receive 81 ,00G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
AN INJUNCTION ASKED
AGAINST Il RAILWAYS.

CHICAGO. ILL. December l5-Argu-
lnent for temporary injunction restrain
ing fourteen railroads from cutting rates
In violation of the Sherman and Inter
state Commerce acts. was begun in the
United States Circuit Court OF Appeals
day, Judge Grosscup, of Chicago and
Judge Phillips. of Kansas City, sitting en-
banc.
General Counsel j. NJ Dickinson. of the
Illinois Central road. made a long argu-
ment in behalf OF the railways. The de-
cision in the last case was frequently re-
ferred to by counsel on both sides.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
Entered SEALED CARS
THREE wELL-BORN YOUTHS AR
RESTED ON SERIOUS CHARGE.
WERE CAUGHT RED-HANDED.
Arrested by Detectives Richardson
ana Lane, While Engaged In Re-
knowing Valuable Contents frona
Cmr-one of Them Is Wanted in
Newport News.

Newport News.
Confined in one Of the cells of the
Third Police Station are three young men,
Joseph Hickman, Watt Adams. ana
James TIackett charged with the serious
offence of breaking into one of the sealed
Chesa peakc and Ohio cars and attempt
ing to stall the goods therein.
Each of the boys is about is years OF
age. They are all youths of more than
the average intelligence. and show good
birth. One at least. is the son of a man
who holds an honorable position in the
city government.
All three OF the boys have perfect con-
tidence in themselves, and seem i'll no
way abashed by the position they arc In
LounginG around in their cells, smoking
cigarettes. and indulging in a pleasant
conversation. it seemed impossible to re-
ilizc that they could be so indifferent
to the charge and the probable fate which
awaits them.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
They were caught red-handed by Pri-
vate-Det ectives Mann Richardson and
r. l., Lane There were four in the. party
Two stood on the outside and watched.
while the other two collected the goods
inside and brought them to the door. Mr.
Richa rdson came upon them unexpected
~. One made mis- escape, and the door
was slammed on the two inside, Wnlic
the other was beng secured. Word was
then sent for assistance. and Officer
GolGby arrived on the scene, and together
| the two officers brought the boys TO The
station.
The charge against them is serious
one for not only do they appear TO nave
entered the car with the intent 90 seal
but they broke into Il sealed car.
Hickman is wanted in Newpor: News
for stealing goods there from q maj
! named Logan. After the authorities hert
are through with him he VOL be sent t.
that city. The cases will be heard thi
! morning.
DON'T TELL SAME TALE.
The boys evidently did not foresee their
arrest, for they did not have the same
tale to tell. When questioned the
subject each had a different story. One
said they had met cOlored man on
Broad street who had told them he had
4 car to unload ana wanted them to help
him. They agreed, and together went
to the car. When the officer appeared
the negro ran and the arrest followed.
Another said there was no negro in the
affair. The officer who arrested them said
the fourth man was n white man, and
there is little doubt that he was one OF
the gang, but vas fortunate enough to
make his escape.
After the arrest it was found that much
stuff in the car had been brought TO the
door. and the boys were in the act of
lifting il down when detected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
THE REUNION AT NEW ORLEANS.
Plans for the Entertainment Of the.
Confederate Veterans.

Confederate veterans.
NEW ORLEANS, December 5.-lSpe-
cial IA very important question and one
over which opinion is much divided is
now before the Executive Committee in
charge of arrangements for the Confed-
crate reunion which takes place here
next spring. This is the question as to
the place for a building in which to hold
the reunion conventions. Many want the
auditorium building at the fair grounds.
Here there is unlimited space but vigor-
Gus opposition to the plan has developed.
These grounds are about three miles from
the city. and it is argued that the vet
Grams will be put TO great Inconvenience
coming from and going to the scene of
the convention. 1t is suggested that q
better idea would be to have the audito-
rum much nearer to the places where
the veterans Will be lodged and fed. The
plan Of building a permanent auditorium
has been considered and abandoned.
Efforts will be made to utilize the build
ings already standing, such as the Wash
ington Artillery Hall. as the structures
at the fair grounds. The reunion has
been fixed 10 begin May 18TH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
"A SLIGHT MISTAKE"
Amateur Play at ChntI,nm-Old syc-
nuore Cut Down.

Amateur Play at Chntham-Old syc-
nn,ore Cut Down.
CHATHAM, VA. December lo-ASpe-
ciaIO-"A Slight Mistake" was very sue
cessfullv played by the Vestal Virgin
Company at Chatham Episcopal Institute
in the Academy of Music Saturday night
and was greeted with an attentive and
large audience Notwithstanding the In
clement weather.
The vestal virgin drill closed the even
ing's plea 1t was very pretty and
the personnel was composed of nine ex-
ceptonally handsome young ladies' OF the
institute.
The evening was interspersed with
several well-rendered instrumental selec-
tons A neat little sum was realized and
will be placed to the credit OF the insti-
tute library fund
An old sycamore tree which was one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16

tude of the United States. to-day re-
ceived in private audience Captain Borei,'
who is leaving tonight to take command
OF the Italian cruiser E!ha, bound Tor
Venezuela.
The I<ing expressed the hope that d
satisfactory solution Of the questions
would be found. but said he was sure
the Italian sailors would do honor to
MORE TROUBLE FOR CASTRO.
ANTWERP December ia firm here
which trades with Venezuela has re-
ceived a dispatch from Caracas: saving
that President Castros position is grow
ing daily more difficult y neW teEolu-
fuses to cooperate with President castro
BRITAiN AIDING Us
LONDON. December l5.-,The House OF
hear the debate on the venezuelan mat at
ter. Lord Cranborne. Under Secretary for
the Foreign Office. in reply to Liberal
t. perform police duty among the ma
tons. and had 10 prevent Venezuela
from breaking the law of nations The
United states took the sensible view that
Great Britain's insistence that Venezuela
should meet her engagements was no N
fraction of the Monroe doctrine Q
country has been more ANXIOUS IMAM
Great Britain said Lord Cranb0rne. 10
ssist the American Government in mann
tanning that doctrine. Ih1S remark "ts
greeted with cheers
Lord Cranborne Sd1d atSo t!iat tilS
blockade would be carried out with every
regard for the interests of neutrality
The Liberal leader Sir Henry Camp
hell Bannerman. then voiced his strong
dissatisfaction with Lord Cranoorne $
speech He complained OF the lack OF
Information about the German and BIT
ish claims which, he said. seemed to ne
on a different footing. The speaker sald
he was an advocate of the best possible
feeling between the two countries, bot
1f9+ IN tIis matter Great Britain seem
ed TO be bound hand and foot to Ger
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
SENATOR LYLE MIsQUOTE0.
,rbc Roanoke Member of the Upper
House Sets His Critics Right.

Senator Edward Lyle, of Roanoke, IS
not in a pleasant frame OF NINA over
the publication iii 4 Roanoke paper OF
his attitude on the bill relating to the
election of commissioners Of the reVe-
nue.. The Roanoke Times printed
column editorial based on statement
that Senator Lyle is reported to have
made to the effect that if commissioners
Of the revenue were chosen by popular
vote that negroes would be elected in
Southwest Virginia
LAS a matter of fact said Senator
Iyle. Il never mentioned the word negro
in the course Of my remarks. While
discussing the matter [ did say that II
the people elected these or1cers that
in some Of the counties In the South
west that Republicans would be elect
ed.
"a gentleman in the room remarked
that in MeclllenburS county that there
were negroes who were commissioners
Of the revenue at this time. That is the
only time that the word was used. and
the Times. which is not in &C
cord with the plan which will effectually
keep Republicans out OF office. takes
that statement made by another. and
proceeds to air his views at great length
For the attacks on myself I do not care
a rap. but when this paper mlsrepresents.
me, as it has clearly done in this case.
do object I am compelled to believe
that it is knowingly and Intentionally
irving to do me an injustice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
FREEDOM-A GIFT.
Governor Considering Many Appli-
cations for Christmas Pardons

Governor Considering Many Appli.
cations for Christina. Pardons.
Governor Montague will consider appii-
cations for pardons within the next few
days in the cases Of those convicts who
are most deserving OF executive clemency
in order that the prisoners who are to be
set at liberty may secure their freedom
before Christmas. Executive Clerk Sam
W. Bigger Is reviewing the applica tons,
from which ten or twelve convicts will be
selected to receive the special Christmas
gift from the States executive in the
shape of conditional or absolute par
dOns.
II has been the custom OF Governors to
issue pardons In deserving instances Just
before Christmas holidays. and In obser-
vance Of this plan. Governor Montague
will probably release ten of those who
are fortunate enough to have good recon-
-mendations.
No action has been taken by the Cover
nor in the case Of Jack Brow1, the negro
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
CHRISTMAS EDITION OF POE.
4 Final Opportunity to Get the Pref
ty Set.

The original issue of the Richmond edi
ton Of the complete works of Edgar
Allan Poe was quickly exhausted The
Dispatch. with much difficulty, and in
response TO the requests of friends
Throughout The State, has arranged for
a second issue. On the first issue the
Dispatch could not supply the beautiful
little books fast enough, but the demand
wiz now be supplied.
Bring a coupon to identity YOU as
reader OF the Dispatch and you can OBJ
tain the volumes at the Dispatch office at
twenty cents each The entire set-only
S2-will make an ideal Christmas present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
PAYMENTS 70 BEGIN.
Creditors of Mr.. l.. l.. Strause to Re
ceiy. 20 Per CT. at Oncc.

An arrangement has been affected by
the creditors Of Mr.. Leon l.. Strause by
which further proceedings in bankruptcy
will be avoided and o. Element secured
privately It is understood that the
creditors will receive at once twenty
FIVE per cent payment. and additional
navr,ents from time to time as the assets
yn.liyeH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
ANOTHER SUNDAY PEDDLER.
ChuS. HiII Arrested fcStcr'inH-Iht>
Case VIII he Heard To-day.

S:tNE - " = - "
Another case of peddling whiskey on
Sunday has been made out, and Charles
Hill will be brought to trial today. II his
fate corresponds with that of his CO
laborer who was convicted yesterday, ne
may not sell whiskey for some time 10
come.
Tho court is determined to break up this
underhanded way of violating the law,
and the severest penalties are being IN
hicted.
The vicinity Of the Old Market abounds
in these peddlers. The possibility or
having them locked up is agreeable to the
inhabitants of that section, and Will tend
10 the Improvement of the vicinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
VIEWS OF ARCTIC REGIONS.
Pcary, the Famous Explorer, VIII
Deliver an illustrated Lecture.

Lieutenant r. j. Peary. the famous
Arctic explorer. will deliver an illustrated
lecture Tonight at $50 o'clock in the
Academy Of Music on the Arctic regions
che views, which are said to be very in
tercs:ing. were all taken by him on his
last trip north
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
IT'S YOUR DUTY

TO be strong and healthy, especially
when such reliable remedy for stom-
ach. liver and kidney ills as Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters can be obtained from
any Druggist. It will strengthen the
nerves, improve the appetite and alb
solutely cure Headache, Nausea.
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Consti-
patton, Chills or Malaria. Try
bottle.
Also obtain a copy OF our 1908
Almanac from your druggist It is
free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
DEATH OF LOUISA CITIZEN.
Mr S. NJ. Ynnccy Dies at the City
uOSn;tal from APPROPRIATION.

The body of S. NJ. Yancey, who died
from, the effects of gas at the Aims
house Sunday morning, was forwarded
to his home, Green Springs. Louisa coun-
ty. yesterday morning, on the CHESAPEAKE
and Ohio railway.
Mr. Yancey was found unconscious in
his room, in the Davis Hotel, 4--9 east
Franklin street last Friday morning.
The gas in the room was turned on.
There is no known reason for Mr.. Yam
cey to have taken his own life, as he
was highly connected in Louisa, and with
his brother conducted a prosperous bust
ness in Green Springs His brother was
Immediately notified and was with him
when he died.
Mr. Yancey was member of Iron Gate
Lodge Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows of Louisa. A committee from
Patrick Henry Lodge Of this city, accom-
panied the body to Green Springs to-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
BLUES TO TRY AGAIN.
Company = Ordered TO Assemble at
ar,,,orx ,ro-Morroyv Night.

Company Il, Richmond Light Infantry
Zines Battalion has been ordered to re-
mort TO their armory tomorrow night at
S.15 for the purpose of electiDS captain
There are three gentlemen spoken OF
as being probable candidates for the office
,,nd the men Of the company VIII look INTO
the matter to-day. and try TO get one OF
these gentlemen to assure theil OF ac-
ceptance. in case OF, election. Tie names
of the three have not been made public
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
VENEZUELAN CRISIS
CONTINUED FRoI FIRST PACED

-
tCyeNTINCED FRG1l FIRST PACED
$1,000
,,..,,,7i,r, "a 7aGfs5an s..rg arrived at ,sn
f.-s7,,Gs.f fin, sfl4f;satsc1I. This came
nj, fnrr1 OF Il pronasal through the
5--fi.s Sf3+ss Eit,y,era,rel,r To submit the
..5n7s ri british and German subjects
III .sI-f.if1afion which. Lord I-ansdOWne.
-.,-ornaed lat.sr. in the day IN Tho House
II Io.fs is NOV under cons. tieration by
Sill 1r.tfsh Government Lord Lans-
#.e-rt. added: 'tR-t. are greatly indebted
,-a GOOD offices Of the United States
stzrfsrti al Caracas. in obtaining the re-
a N j2ritisi and German subjects
Ha4 r5 6siicial Information regarding
rsrarred boln5agdmont Of Porto Ca
hs1to
continuing. nc Foreign secretary Sald
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16

The celebrated Dyspepsia Water. fresh
from Blue Ridge Springs, Va. now de-
livered at any residence in Richmond for
twenty-five cents per gallon. Ask your
physician what he thinks of 1t as stonl-
ach water. THAW s. GRANT,
rIas Corner" Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
sympathy from Ecuadcr.

GJAyAQUI. ECUADOR December
J5-4 patriotic demonstration took place
F 8st night \ large number of PEG
iI5 Hho had attended a meeting went 10
tire Venezuelan and all the other Soutn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16

American consulates shouting: Long
live Castro. = Long live Venezuela, and
Long live the South American coul-
tries The participants in the dcmonStra-
ton. before dispensing, adopted resolu-
ton asking President Plaza TO protest
officially against the action of the ailicd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
ne $3.50: az, 1-FsSELS.

SEIZURE OF VESSELS. NJ
In The next communication. dated =: no o.
,.ar,,ber 18th. Lord Lansdowne notlies
charge d'Afaires. Buchanan. at be[ IN,
that Germany is prepared ar,,,n 10 9 JON
go, 90 :, ,a5 been as.reed that the first
y s,. en- should be the seizure of Venezuelan
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16

sentenced to be hanged January 2 1900
This negro did not have counsel at hi
trial. When he was convicted, and he In,
appealed for a communication OF sentences
to life imprisonment. Ills case will prob
ably be reviewed by Governor Montax,I
during the latter week In December. whe,
a respite may be granted for further In
.vestigation-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
EtnIE 10 IrurticiNHtC.

BERLIN. December l5.-The Foreisn
Office Informed the Associated Press To-
day that Italy viii participate IN the
blockade by agreement with the. allies,
and that a portion Of the coast viii be as
signed TO the Italian ships. Inc pro-
i'll every respect trpartiteS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
Rcstaurador German.

BERLIN December 15.-lie ut T.
a Slr5 crman cruiser 2 Gszsiie mas taken
command Of the captured Een 7ez;, IN
.-lir7bnat Restaura5nr which IS no" ~ ~.
ResfslITador has completed her egu'!-
Inenr at Port of Spain. Island OF NH
Odd She viii be utilized III tue N'et.'s'ii1
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-21
COLLEGE MEN FIX
FOR THE CONTEST

A meeting of the representatives OF Mer-
Ger, Emory University of Georgia, and
the North Georgia Agricultural college
was held at the Grand Saturday to
arrange for the annual oratoTical contest
hat takes place at that theatre next Fri
lay night.
Arrangements were made regarding the
order In which the speakers should come.
the house was divided in sections so that
the students from each of the colleges
could sit together.
c. H. Kicklighter Of the Tech will speak
first A. S. Johnson, of Georgia, second;
Sidney Hatcher, Of Mercer third; A. c.
Broom, Of Emory fourth, and n. w.
Grant, of Dahlonega, fifth.
The speeches Will be limited to % min
utes for each orator One hundred and.
fifty seats WILLY be allowed for the stu
dents of each college and $50 seats will be
allowed for the young lady sponsors of
each college. The faculty of the fnsti-
buttons represented Will have two boxes.
One box has been set apart for Gov
ernor Gambler, and another for the JUS
tees Of the supreme court.
The contest will begin promptly at S:l5
o'clock.
The regular annual meeting. of the ora
torical association will be held in At
lanta next Thursday for the purpose of
revising the constitution of the associa-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-21
ESTILL ADVERTISED
BY SIGNS ON A
CARRIAGE
UNIQUE SCHEME OF GU5ERNATo-
RIAL CANDIDATE WAS INAU-
GURATED IN ATLANTA
YESTERDAY.

A unique feature of advertising or an
nouncing a candidate for governor was
seen in Atlanta Friday when large
carriage, having sign on each side was
drawn through the streets of the city.
Only one man was in the carriage, and
from the way he looked he seemed Sc
renely confident that the candidate for
whom he was advertising would be cleo
ted
The following sign was on each side of
the carriage:
THE states business is your business.
Vote for Estill and good business"
The carriage with the signs attracted
a great deal of attention in Atlanta Fri
day. People at first thought that the
advertisement was one of those tSpotless
Town" affairs, but when they saw 1t was
a gubernatorial advertisement they stop
ped and looked the second time to be
sure that they were not reading the sign
wrong. and then they, wondered.
Such schemes haveb often been known
TO be carried out on election days when
candidates for the legislature, or candi-
date for mayor. desired to impress on the
people the fact thar they we're still in the
race, but the scheme has never been at
tempted before in Atlanta so far as the
guuernatorial race is concerned.
Colonel Estill was In Atlanta that day
to attend the T. p, A convention, and 1t
is thought that some Of his drummer
friends inaugurated the scheme.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-21
HARALS0N'S PRIMARY
WON'T BE HELD JUNE 8

BREMEN, Ca, April 19.-Pursuant to a
call of A. 1. Heard. chairman, the Demo
cratic executive committee Of HARRISON
county met at the courthouse I'm Buchan-
an last Wednesday.
A mass meeting of the Democrats Of the
county was called TO meet at the court
house on June to determine the time and
manner of nominating candidates for the
various county offices. This virtually
places the nomination Of candidates for
county officers out of the regular pri-
mary of June 5, and leaves nothing but a
Judge and solicitor in addition to the
state officials to be voted for in the pri-
mary of June 5.
The race for Judge and solicitor Of the
Talapoosa circuit is waxing warm and
promises to be unusually interesting be-
fore the uate arrives for the primary.
Judge Charles G. James. the present in
cumbent is being opposed for the judge
ship by Col. A. L. Bartlett, OF Browns
vile, Paulding county, while Col. w. K.
Fielder, of Cedartown. is opposing Col.
w. 7. Roberts, the present solicitor gen.
eral, for that position.
Each candidate is industriously circulat-
ing among his friends and is leaving no
stone unturned to elicit the strongest pos
sible support in the primary.