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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
.BO|ES ON THE TRUSTS
The way to Curb Them is
to Tear Down the Shell
tering WALL

WATERLOO, IOWA, September A.-
Especial )-Ex-Govern Horace Boies, it
his letter accepting the Democratic nom
ination for Congress in the Third District
to-day. outlined the issues on which hs
believes his party will go before the
country this fall, and In the national
election OF 1904
Regulation of trusts he puts first. After
defining trust as combination oe
former independent and competitive corr
porations, he says:
.-The dangers which result from these
greater combnat tions are more than one.
While all seem to realize the danger to
the great mass of the people which this
new department in our business methods
threatens. we are hopelessly divided In
seeking remedy for it
III reports are true. the American Steel
Trusts watered stocks are fioated In
every market in the country and ars
being absorbed by small purchasers. who
crash comes. for. as certain as judgments
day is to come for all. is the day to
come when the American people will find
way to squeeze the water out OF the
stocks of every one of these great combf>
nations, and when they do. bonds and
stocks, each, will be worth the fair mare
ket value of the property they represent
and nothing more.
There Is not missile any humas
being can invent would not help to usa
if I could drive these monsters fro4
every inch of our soil and scatter them az
once into their component parts.
..The teaching of the Democrats los4
caliy leads them to believe that our pros
tectIve tariff system has made the orr
ganization of these trusts possible. They
insist. therefore. that inasmuch as tho
plain object OF these combinations Is tx
destroy competition among themselves
and thereby become able to fix their owr
prices upon whatever they produce. there
is but one remedy for the evils they
threaten. and that Is. to take down wall
that shelters them and compe, them 70
compete with the world at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
YOUNG GIRL KILLED.
Another Mysterious Murder
Occurs in New
Jersey.

HACKENSACK, N. J., September "a
(Special)-Roxan Seitz, a, beautiful, 49,
year-old girl, whose parents live on Union
street. was found drowned in two feet
of water in Coffey's pond to-day Her
parents charge murder.
Last night the girl left her home at
dusk to attend a band concert In the
public square. None saw her in the
square. Mrs. Seitz's theory is that the
girl was met shortly after leaving home
by a young man who induced her to walk
with him. He took her across Anderson
street bridge to Hackensa ok woods, ana
there finding he could not prevail over
her, ,strangled her, then carrying her body
to the pond and casting it in
To make the case appear one of suicide
he placed her hat, gloves and purse on
the bank, and on the fly leaf of memo
randum book was scrawled this message
Il did this myself.
Mr.. SetZ says the message is not in
his daughters handwriting. The girls
pocket-book was empty, though she had
81 when she left home.
Archie Cole, whose residence is on the
edge of the wooos says he heard a wc-
feared to go out alone in the dark to m
vestigate.
Mr.. Seitz says his daughter could have
had no reason for killing herself He
declares she had beauty, many admirins
friends and was always lighthearted.
She was a strongly religious girl, too
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
WALKED into ENGINE
Waverly Moore, of West Mar
shall Street, Crushed Under
Ponderous Wheels.

Crushed beneath the wheels of a big
west Marshall street, Waverly Moore, a
mechanical engineer in the employ of the
Seaboard Airline railway, was instantly
killed about $3.50 o'clock P. M yesterday
near the Hermitage golf links on the
Richmond. Fredericksburg, and Potomac
railway, just west of this city.
Mr. Moore was walking along the track
directly towards the train-Soutnern rail-
way passenger train, No 30-and. it is
supposed, wa s absorbed in thought, or be-
came confused for he did not get out of
the way, and when the trainmen learned
that he would not it was too late to avoid
the disaster. though all was doHe that
could be done to warn him when the dan
ger was perceived. 1t was impossible to
stop the train in time.
The accident was witnessed by several
tramps, who were standing a short dis
tance away. From all the information
attainable. the train was running at the
usual rate of speed. q pretty fair gait
when Mr.. Moore was seen on the track
walking directly towards the approaching
train. 1t was not doubted that he saw the
until the train approached nearer and he
made no movement to step off. Then the
danger whistle was sounded and every
effort made to alarm him in time, but it
was too late. The locomotive rushed upon
him, and he was chruShed to instant
death beneath the ponderous wheels.
The train was stopped as soon as pos
sible and the result ascertained. Magis-
trate Lewis, of Henrico, was notified. and
viewed the remains. An inquest will be
held to-day if one be deemed necessary.
The family of the deceased were informed
of the sad fatality. and the remains were
turned over to Undertaken Bliley, to be
prepared for burial.
Mr.. Moore was an expert mechanic. and
was for twenty years or more employed
by the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and
Potomac railway but some months ago
accepted a position with the mechanical
force of the Seaboard Airline. He lived
at 1925 west Marshall street, leaves a
wife. but no children, and is survived also
by his mother. two brothers, and three
sisters. He was Al years of age, and
was a respected citizen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
It Becomes Very Urgent, and Large
Holding. Are Un1oaded.
LONDON TALK ON SITUATION
British Metropolis Has szo,ooo,ood

NEW YORK. September 24-The unex~
pected news that President Roosevelt had
been obliged to abandon his Western triH
and to submit to an operation. had cone
siderable influence on the Stock Exchange
to-day. The first prices proved to be
lowest for the time being, and vigorous
support succeeded in rallying the market
by II o'clock. The reassuring bulletins
of the Presidents condition helped the
rally.
1t was at that time that loans began
to be made, and the fact was disclosed
that the banks were pursuing their policy
of calling loans.
There was another slump. which car.
ried prices lower than before. the losses
extending to points in some leading
stocks. Missouri Pacific's loss was Az,
and Louisville and .Nashville's was s.
while the list OF losses of one OF over was
considerable. Pressure to sell became
very urgent. and the large speculative
combinations which have persistently
held up prices for several weeks past un-
loaded very large holdings and aban>
doned all attempts to sustain the mar<
ket.
Comment In London.
LONDON. September 24-The money
situation in New York is much COM
mented on in London, but there Is no
apprehension outside of the bull contin-
gent on the Stock Exchange. who failed
to cover before yesterday evening. Part
ners in some of the largest American
and British banks in London, In conver-
sation with the representative of the AS
ioto to1 in ha
there was no cause for anxiety. A mem-
ber Of one of the great internal banking
firms said:
There is a good supply OF gold here;
whenever New York wants to pay for
it. We shall be glad to employ money In
New York at per cent. New York can
get s2OO0O,0O0 or sos. 100000 IN London.
whenever it wants to borrow 1t at what
we consider a remunerative figure. The
simple fact is that exchanges rates ara
still too high to send gold to New York.
considering the balance of trade.
American already owes England enough
to absorb all the grain bills, which ara
coming over this autumn. II America
wants more gold she must borrow and
pay for it.
Treasury Relief.
WASHINGTON. September 4.-Whila
Secretary y-of-th-Treasury Shaw has
made no announcement OF his intentions
to relieve further the stringency In tho
money market. it Is known he has under
consideration the advisability of increas-
ing the amount of government deposits
in the national bank repositories. II the
proposed scheme should be adopted By
Secretary Shaw, it would increase mate<
rally the amount of public money on de<
posit with the banks. thus relieving tbs
stringcncy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
NORFOLK MAN WAS DROWNED.
Frederick King Loses His Life in
New York Bay.

Frederick King Loses His Life in
New York Bay.
NEW YORK. September 24.-(Special)
One man was drowned and three others
saved their lives only by clinging for
more than an hour to the bottom of
sloop yacht to-day just below the Mar
rows The drowned man was Frederick
King, of Norfolk Va, The others gave
their names as William Kirby Joseph
Tayntor. and John Thompson.
All of the men lived in New York, but
this morning they started for the fishing
banks from Stapleton, S. l. About two
miles from shore the little craft shipped
some water, and an instant later the boa,
was upset.
They succeeded in catching on the bot
tom of it, but no help was in sight.
They clung to the disabled boat for an
hour. helping one another and signalling
franticaliy to two or three boats that
passed near them, but did not sight them.
Finally the vessel drifted a. few hundred
yards from the Staten Island shore and
the men were seen by William Kennedy
and Joseph Green, of Richmond, S. !.
They Immediately set out in a dory, but
Kings strength gave way before help
arrived. The others were saved King
was visiting relatives in New York He
was employed at the government navy
ward in Norfolk Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
GENERAL.

stormy day in Wall Street. Call
money scars TO 25-Weakness prevails in
wheat at Chicago--Eenezuean warship
uses Stars and Stripes to reach insur-
is demanded by United States Consul
and promptly made-Athletics win
American League baseball championship
for 1902-New York can get $50 000,000 to
SIS, ,01000O in London. it is said. whenever
IL wants to borrow what London con-
siderS a remunerative figure--Lord Der
by captures the $4,000 purse in the 2:07
trot, at the Readville track. while the
other big purse at the same course. 5000.
for the New England Futurity. is won by
Rajah-Dutton' pacing team. Darrell,
2:05L. and Connor. 20Sl4 lower their own
team records of 2:10 a second and a quar-
ter. at Readville-New York Republ-
cans nominate Odell for Governor, and
F ". Higgins. of Cattaraugus. for Lieu
tenant -Governor-A. r. Specht & Co.
New York stock operators, suspend pay
ment-Captain Pershing is compelled to
retreat from the Moro forts-Donor os
100000 sent to General Botha for relief
of destitute Beers is Henry Phipps of
New Gork--President arrives at Wash
ington, after uneventful trip. He is in
good spirits and apparently free from
pain--More troops are ordered out for
duty in the Pennsylvania coal strike re-
gions-Emperor of Korea is reported
desd--Secretary Root speaks at Peoria
ca the Philippines and Cuba, saying not
word about the tariff or the trusts
Judge Durand withdraws Democratic
candidate for Governor of Michigan--Lo-
comotive Firemen adjourn to meet in
1903 at Buffalo-1nquest into death of
Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer is begun-Spanish-
American War Veterans Association
elects Colonel D. J. Foster, of Illinois.
commander-in-chief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
subpoenaed had been called, he replied
that he did not know.
MANY Mny BE Called.

& q
II the testimony brought out to-day JUS
titles, number of additional witnesses
will be summoned. For that reason 1t IS
impossible to tell how long the inquiry VIII
continue. If the testimony of the Wash
ington contractor brings out information
tending to involve any one In job
this will require the summoning OF many
additional witnesses.
There is report that President Sol L..
Bloomberg will be summoned and asked
to testify as to his reasons for making so
many changes in the membership Of the
Council Committees, If those reasons
have any bearing on the investigation.
The inquiry will cover the ground OF
municipal corruption Further than that
no one in authority Will make state
ment. 1t is believed. however. that tbs
paving contracts are the principal sub
Jects of inquiry.
Court will reconvene at 1850 to-day. SO
will the grand jury.
Minor Court Matters.
In court yesterday. Judge Samuel B.
Witt, sitting, three cases were called and
tried. Ida Christian, colored. was given
thirty days on conviction of cutting Rich
ard Simmons William Gray the same
term for an assault on William Silva, and
Hannah Liggan. charged with felonlous
cutting, was acquitted.
James Archer, William Brunskill. and
Christopher Yancey Young, three negro
boys ranging in ages from fifteen to
twenty years, are to be tried in the
hustings court Oct. II. on the charge OF
criminal assault upon Fannie Scott, u
colored girl.
It was said by one of the officers who
arrested the negroes. that they con-
fessed their crime. The negroes are now
in Jail awaiting trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
MAJORITY FOR MILES
University Alumni in Rich,
mond to Ascertain Views
of All Members.

Members of the Richmond Alumni AS
socation Of the University of Virginia
met at the commonwealth Club last night
and appointed a committee TO ascertain
the views Of the members as TO what.
II any, action was desired in the matter
of recommending some one for chairman
OF the faculty of the University. for
which place Colonel George NJ Miles,
distinguished alurnnus. haS been urged
There were about fifteen alumni pres
cnt at the meeting. Several strong talks
in advocacy OF Colonel Miles We're made.
and ii was apparent that majority OF
hose present favored his selection, though
no formal action looking TO his endorse
lnent was had. There were seNerai VINO m
dissented from the majority View Inc
,oncensus of opinion. however. was that
some change in the administration OF the
University was desirable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
CRUELTY TO CHILD.
A Mother in Northumberland
County Punished by
Court.

HEATHSVILLE. VA, September "a
Saturday, Mrs. Hackney, a great, big wo-
man, of Swedish parentage. was convicted
of unlawful cruelty to her child, and was
sentenced to six months in Jail and to pay
a fine of $500.
This is the saddest and most cruel affair
that has occurred in this section in re-
cent years. The child, when examined
by the grand jury, was most pitiable
object. The little girls body was mass
of fearful scars and bruises. and for a
long time her life was despaired of.
An appeal will be taken, and in the
meantime the woman is out on BAIL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
WAT 7:ERSON is FOXY
He Says He Won't Tilt
Lances With the
Women.

LOUISVILLE, KY. September a.
(Special.)-ColoneI Henry Watterson will
not be drawn into a discussion with
of New Yorks ''4OO'' rallied to the de-
fence Of the Smart Set
Mr.. Watterson has refused to be inter
viewed at all times. or to exploit himself
in any other way or through any other
columns except those of his own paper
To-morrows Courier-Journal will contain
the following editorial paragraph:
'"The Courier-Journal ventures to COM
mend to the careful perusal of Mrs. Burton
Harrison, once Il Virginian. but now of
New York, the article reprinted in this
issue from the pen of Mrs w III. FELTON,,
of Georgia. Miss Caroline Duer. of New
York, might also read Mrs. Felton's ar
ticle with profit, If not with instruction.
'The editor of the Courier-Journal has
no mind to tilt lances with any of his
lady friends nor, indeed. to lay hands
to pen where any of them are concerned.
save In the way of Kindness but he
thinks he has a right to say, with re-
spect both to Mrs. Harrison and Miss
Duer, noble and good women as he knows
them to be, that. in lifting his hand
against certain forms of vice, OF which
in the nature of thinSS. he must be bet
ter advised than they can possibly be.
he sincerely regrets that he has not the
honor and happiness to find them stand
ing by his side"
Mrs. FELTON, is the wits OF ex-Congress-
man and ex-Fcdera1 Judge William Fl.
FELTON,. and is one of the most distin-
guished women in the South. Among
other things. in her letter. she says:
1.-THE most remarkable and pungent
piece of writing that has appeared in
the new century is Henry Watterson's S
scathing review of men and women, me
thods and morals. of the present era. It
has the masters hand printed on every
line Of it. It is not a wall like a disap-
pointed man might utter, but is a warn
ing that reads like it was inspired aud
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
WAR IN JAMES RIVER.
OYSTER PIRATES REsUCE ONE OF.
THEIR NUMBER FROM AN
OFFICER.
SERIOUS TROUBLE IMMINENT.
The Alleged Pirates Are Defiant of
Laws and Inspectors.
PoL1CE-BoAT MAY GO ON DUTY.
The State Board of Fisheries Has
Been Notified and a Vessel Will
Probably BE Sent to Blount Point.
the Scene of the Trouble-The Men
Said to Be Mnry1anders They
Were s'RouEhinE' Oystcr&o
The Alleged Pirates Are Defiant of
Laws and Inspectors.
PoLICE-BoAT MAY GO ON DUTY
Were "RoughinE" OYSTERS

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, September "a
comes here from the oyster grounds up
the river, the first actual conflict between
the State authorities and the oystermen
occurred yesterday in the James at Blount
Point, about ten miles northwest of this
place. when large number of armed
oyster pirates rescued one of their num-
ber from Oyster Inspector Sinclair, who
had arrested him for violation of the
oyster law.
Mr.. Sinclair has appealed to the Board
of Fisheries for aid and protection The
infractions of the law by unlicensed oys-
termen have been fragrant, and the in
spector has been kept working night and
day trying to enforce the provisions of
the law.
A SVarIiIxe Navy.
Yesterday about noon Mr.. Sinclair ar
rested an oysterman, in whose boat he
found oysters of all sizes. He was preparing
to convey the prisoner to Warwick county
for trial, when he was surrounded by
the boats Of the mans companions Prob
ably seventy-five men, armed with Win
noe and demanded the release of their
comrade. The situation was serious, for
Sinclair was accompanied only by small
boy. The men were threatening, and
made it very plain that unless the pris-
oner was released they would make trou-
BILE.
Under the circumstances there was moth
ing for Sinclair to do but let the man
go. When their comrade had been re-
leased the men told the inspector they
were prepared for trouble, and that they
proposed to take oysters in any way they
pleased. bidding defiance to Virginia oys-
ter laws and inspectors alike.
Were Roushins Oysters.
All the men were engaged in rough
ing" oysters. and were below the GULL
line. The inspector is of the opinion that
they were Marylanders. as all were un-
licensed. Il is very likely that one or
more oyster police boats will be placed
at Inspector Sinclars disposal. If the
Marylanders resist. there may be excit-
ing times in the river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
CURED BY BEING AN ACTRESS.
A Philadelphia Girl Says Faith Did

A Philadelphia Girl Says Faith Did
JERSEY CITY. N. J., September "a
Especial )-Jennie Olser, of Philadelphia,
who says she was "cured of being an
actress by simple power OF faith, and
that she has not tasted liquor or smoked
cigarettes since. is one of twenty recent
converts made by the Faith-Curists and
baptized to-day.
The ceremony marked the closing Of the
Faith CuristS' convention
Nearly five hundred people crowded the
banks of New York Bay to watch. the
baptism.
Men and women converts were dressed
in blue gowns and wore white ties. They
folded their hands and were led into the
water by their pastor. When they had
reached a depth of about four feet they
were each inturn immersed.
After the baptism they were taken to
the chapel on Chapel avenue. and re-
ceved hot coffee. Then they changed
their clothes and came out singing and
rejoicing. but with faces blue and
pinched.
During the ceremony the members Of
the church sang Praise be the Lord: We
have entered into faith
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
PULITZER INQUEST BEGUN.
Young Identified as Purchaser
Trunk Shipped to ChicnGo.

NEW YORK. September 24-The In
quest into the death of Mrs. Anna pn-
liter was begun tonight, in Jersey CITY
The New York District Attorneys OF
fce was represented. and William +, ..
Bar. was present TO watch the interests
Of William Hooper Young, who Is under
arrest for the crime. Nothing linportal'' ,tiH
was hroupbt out at the brief session. The
case went over until October Sth
The latest development in the case IS
The Identification to-ught of Young as
the man who bought the trunk IN whicn
the clothing of Mrs. Pulitzer was shipped
to Chicago. The dealer who SOLD 'he
trunk Identified Young as the purchaser,
by looking at photographs of the prison.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
GIRL STUDENTS SUSPENDED.
Left Rooms to Take n Night Ride
With Young Men.

ADRIAN, Sept. 24.-Three girls of
prominent families from Detroit. Lansing
and Cincinnati, who have been attending
ST. Joseph's academy. were suspended
last Monday. They left their dormitory
through n rear window on Saturday
night at 9 o'clock. after lights out ac-
cording to the rules. and met three prom
inent young men of this city, who took
them buggy-riding, according to previous
arrangement.
They returned safely at 4 O'Clock next
morning but in some way the secret
leaked out. hence their suspension
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
.LUNATICS IN PERIL BY FIRE.

Nebraska Asylum Probably Set on
Fire by Incendiary
& LINCOLN. NEB.. September 24-(Spe-
cial)-A wing of the insane asylum near
here was burned early this morning.
It is said to have been set on fire by an
incendiary. The loss Is $4,000.
For time the main buildings were In
imminent danger. In the main buildings
swere 600 men and women. The fright
.ened inmates screamed with fear and
many tried to kill themselves. This is the
fifth public building here to be set On
fire by lncendiaries in the last two years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
GREENE COUNTY'S
GREAT CORN CROP.

QuINQUE. VA. September 24s-
Especially GThe prediction now Is th /
corn can be bought this fall for ca
dollar barrel In this county.
r. ". Stephens has q farm on t.
Rapidan, on which "a q dye-acre LOT
that will yield one hundred barrels,
This Is the same land on which George
w. Price raised hundred barrels and
over some few years since. saw
both crops
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
PRESIDENT AT HOME,
HE REACHED WASHINGTON At
6:3O O'CLOCK LAST
EVENING.
STOOD TRIP FROM WEST WELL
In Excellent Spirits, and Appnrcnt-
1y Free from Pain
HE CAN ATTEND TO BUSINESS.
Expects to Review G. a. r. Parade
Two Weeks Hence-Physicinnx BE-
Iieve Local Infnmmatory symp-
toms Will subs1dc on Week or
Ten Days. if Leg is Kept Abso-
1utcIy ut Rest.
1utcly at Rest.

WASHINGTON, September "a
Secretary. Cortelyou. at $50 P. M.
made this statement concerning the
Presidents condition:
The Presidents physicians report
that he stood the trip nome very
we'll. and it is believed that the local
intlammatory symptoms will subside
in a week or ten days. if the leg is
kept absolutely at rest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-25
CURED BY A LONG FAST.
Thirty-Scven Days Of 1t Healed a
PenuSyIyania LAWYER

PennSy1VaniH Lawyer.
ERIE, PA. September A.-(SpeciaL)-
A fast of thirty-seven days, which ended
to-day. has cured all the ills Of Attorney
P. Slocum. of this city. The heroic treat
ment was taken in the hope of finding re-
lief from catarrh of the stomach and a
troublesome kidney complaint
Both have disappeared. Mr.. Slcum as
serts he was reduced to go pounds by his
water diet, but is not regaining his normal
weight.
Il have been regenerated." he declared.
"One remarkable circumstance is that
my eyes, which have troubled me great
ly, are now entirely cured. l do my work
without glasses y
Attorney Slocum is chairman Of the Re
publican City Committee.