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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30

fore the City Council. It Is hardship
on us as druggists to have to pay the
United States Government license for SSH
Ing alcohol. and It ought TO be removed,
for there is no profit in It. and the.
charge OF SO is. outrageous. but sick
people often require 1t, and we are COM
pelied TO sell It. But as for selling whis-
key. although we are safe 50 far as Tn
Gle Sam Is concerned. 1t Is positively
forbidden by the State laws. and doubt
whether there is respectable druggist
in this city who sells it. and IL he does.
he ought to be prosecuted
The druggists all give the same reasons
for not carrying liquors in stock. Circuns-
stances arise when to refuse a man liquor
would lose a customer. and they feel TINT
it is better not to have any IN the store
and thus be relieved of any embarrass-
ment
Many other druggists in different parts
of the city were questioned. and IN no
case was enough liquor found In stock
to permit its being retailed over the
counter The druggists were unanimous
in their opinion that there was no sale
of whiskey on Sunday or any other day
without a prescription. and then only In
the smallest amounts. Most OF the drug.
stores have refused to carry liquors a.
all. since the sale frequently does not
amount to as much as the license.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
RAT STOPS ELEVATOR.
Caught Between Safety. Wire and
IFS wheel Last Night.

One lone rat put the Dispatch elevator
out OF business last night. He jumped on
a wire governing the safety appliance just
as Lewis the coIo-ed elevator boy. was
starting down from the fifth floor and the
moving cage stopped with thud Every
appliance 10 keep the cage from dropping
to the cellar was instantly thrown into use.
thus showing the delicate construction OF
this hfgh-grade piece of machinery.
Lewis heart almost ceased to beat when
the elevator stopped. He climbed out
of the cage like lightning. and began &c
look about to see what had happened
Down the. elevator shaft, in the cellar, the
sfrill suuealing of rat was heard, as If
something were painins him. Willie
caught the sound and descended cautious
IL into the dark abyss. He could see
something squirming. but the fantastlc
shadows were too much. and he fed up
stairs for help.
Nothing was done until Nh Hall. the
elevator expert, arrived. Then he and
Willie together took. squint at the IN
terloper There he was. still alive. but
caught fast where the safety wire curves
around the lower wheel. There was moth
ing to do but to kill the animal. The bod!
was removed. the safety appliance agar
PVT in position and the elevator resu'n
ed its trips
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
SHE WANTS DAMAGES
FOR BROKEN HEART.
Rich Letters Exhibited In the Case
of q New York Man and
Woman.

NEW YORK, October 29.-(Special.)-
Miss Sadie Cohen. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Behrend Cohen of NO. 20 east 112tn
street. discussed to-day for the first time
her breach of promise case for $4,000
which she has brought against Harry
Rosenberg, brother of Mrs. Julia Roth, OF
"invisible-ink- love-letter" fame and the
causes which led up to 1t.
There is nothing that can requite me
now for what have suffered said Miss
Cohen, whose pretty. dark, brown, vel
vety eyes swelled with tears she spoke.
1T is only because my parents SO ad-
wise me that 1 seek legal redress.
Our love began nearly three years ago.
We worked in the same store, harry and
|. He was so handsome and | loved him
SO.
And he wrote me sucn beautiful let
tiers. Why. even in little note like this.
you may read 1.-THE shows his affection
for me-" sa... Miss Cohen. producing a
note which read: Sweetheart Sadie
Inclosed please find eight stamps. Each
stamps represents a kiss. Your dear,
Harry"
here is a1OllGT. MY Ocdi St1Nie, d''1
finished making frame for your Gear
picture MN mind is always on you; only
one in all this wide world | think any
thing Of l cannot sleep as long as YOU
are out Of sight. May God watch over
you until l am able to look into your
eyes and say you are my darling wife.
Now YOU know how l feel and you
have everything in black and white. Good
by darling. Harry.
"All went we'll until last April" con-
tinued Miss Cohen. Wien Harry began
to pay attention to Nellie Hymes. His
engagement to her was announced at her
howe ? bout two wer'-c go.
''It was on June 22d that I discovered
he liked Nellie more than me. That day
ne went 70 I plcll,c W..l .e.. Ac->!
day l met them on the street together
81 spoke to them but they received
me very colby. 1t nearly broke my
heart to have Harry treat me So
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
PROSECUTION RESTS,
JUSTICE LAMBERT RULES orr T1t
READING or TESTIMONY
OF TWO ABSENT WITNESSES
Progress of the Molincux Trin1-De-
tense Disc1nims Doing Anything
TO Keep witnesses from Giving
Northumberland of Daniel
T. Ames, Handwriting Expert.

NEW YORK, October 29.-The prosecu-
ton in the Molineux case rested to-day
after the defence had secured an import
ant advantage in the decision by Justice
Lambert that the reading OF the testi-
UonT given at the first trial by Mamie
Melando and Detective Farrell both Of
whom are beyond the jurisdiction Of the
curt. was nadmissible.
Miss Meiando was the first witness at
he first Trial to connect Molineux with
the blue crescent paper and Farrell tes-
ufied that he saw Mo.neuX in Newark
with small package the day the bottle.
holder was bought in that city.
Now. that your l.onor has ruled, Ex-
Governor Black said, Il want to say that
neither nor any Of the other counsel for
the defence have done anything. procured
anything. or know or anything done tc
keep witnesses from the State of New
Jersey or elsewhere. from coming here to
give testimony. / have not lodged any
Issue. l have made the fight against the
evidence strictly within my legal rights
as counsel for the defence
COULDN'T SEE THE RELEVANCY.
Il cannot quite see the relevancy OF
those remarks" said District Attorney
Jerome in reply. There have been nc
proclamatons an no charges
TIE greater part of the session was
devoted to the examination of Daniel T
Ames, a handwriting expert. who, like al!
those who have preceded him. testified
that one nand wrote the poison packas-
address, the Barnett. and Cornish letters,
and letters admitted to be written by
MoiineuX. The presentation of the ca sc
for the defence is expected to occupy not
more than two days. and interest centers
in the question whether Molineux will tcs-
tify in his own behalf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
TOBUYOUT MR.L[ATH
Syndicate Willing to Pay
s75,ooo-Offer Likely
Be Declined.

Manager Thomas e. Leath, Of this city.
who owns and controls a large and i'm
portant syndicate Of theatres In Virsi, Ia
and North Carolina, has been approached
by a syndicate Of capitalists with an
offer TO purchase his business. with q
substantial salary for Mr.. Lsath. II he
will continue to act as manager Of the
circuit.
The cash offer for Mr.. Leath's interest
was $1,000 and his salary Is said to
have been hxeu at $500 a year.
Mr.. Leath, who was seen by a reporter
OF the Dispatch at the Academy yester-
day. stated that such an offer as the
one made above had been made to him.
and, strangely enough, the head man OF
the syndicate Is a resident of North
Carolina city that has not yet come un-
der the dominion Of Mr.. neath.
while I have taken the matter under
:,dvisement." said Mr.. Leath. lit is not
at all likely that shall accept the offer
l have been working for myself for go
many years that I do not altogether
relish the idea of giving up my personal
freedom: and am getting old now, and
as the circuit Is very profitable one.
and furnishes me with the employment
need. besides satisfactory income,
l do not think I care to surrender my
freedom or submit my managerial policy
to board Of directors. or any other ar
bitter.
Mr. Leath has been identified with the
aires In Richmond for very many years.
Since he first undertook the management
of a house here the theatrical business
has been revolutionized. There have been
many efforts, first and last. to wrest the
hos HafI ctnnr RI
to his business policy. and has establish
ed the theatre In this city as legitimate
business enterprise In such manner as
to have commanded the respect of every
one. TIe has not catered to e singh
class, and his success has been phenome
nal.
At the present time Mr.. Leath is the
lessee and manager of theatres In Rich
mond. Newport News. Portsmouth. Ro-
auoke. and Charlotte. It is generally uE-
derstood that he will build a new houst:
in Lynchburg in the near future-possibiy
for next season-and that he will a!se
assume control Of the house In Peters
burg. The Danville house has also heen
offered to him.
The object of the syndicate. it Is SAID.
IS TO combine the theatres OF North caro-
lima with those of .irginia. and make
great chain of theatres. which Manager
Leath, through his connection with Claw
and Erlanger, the heads OF the theatri-
cal syndicate in New York, would be able
to supply with attractions OF the INST
class,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
"NITCHELL DAY"
Remarkable Demonstration In HON.
or of the Labor Leader

or of the Labor Leader.
NILkESBARRE. PA October 20
Mitchell Day was celebrated in all the
principal towns Of the anthracite coal
region to-day; and in order that all the
mine workers might have an opportunity
to participate in the exercises the mines
We're closed down. The principal dem
onstration was held in this city. and
President Mitchell took part. There was
storm and sunshine during the day. but
the 2langeable weather did not keep
an army of strangers out of town.
Everybody wore a John Mitchell badge
The procession started shortly before
neon. and was nearly one hour in passing
a given point. 1t is estimated that there
were ten thousand men in line.
President Mitchell was given an ova-
ton all along the line of march anF
whenever his carriage stopped, the crowd
from the sidewalk pressed around anu
insisted on shaking his hand. An immense
flag was carried at the head of every
local. and brass bands by the score
furnished music. The banners carried
them read as follows:
BY arbitration We hope to gain our
just demands
Unity and Friendship make Peace
God Bless Our Country and Our
Cnion.'
We honor and respect our Presidents,
Roosevelt and MITCHELL
After the parade a big mass-meeting
was held at the Young Mems Christian
Association Park. Presi1on> Mitchell was
the principal speaker He expressed the
hope that there would never be other
anthrac cite coal strike in Pennsylvania
President Mitchell was busy tonight
completing his plans for the first meeting
of the arbitration board at its meeting
in Scranton tomorrow. Professor Weyi
is assisting President Mitchell in prepar-
ing his case for presentation: also Peter
Roberts, of AIaharoy City. an authority
on anthracite coal mining.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30

inguished lawyer Of this city. and To-
any years president OF the Supreme
Court of Appeals OF Virginia. Judge
Lewis is not candidate for the office
but the belief Is general that II he ex-
pressed the slightest desire for the posi-
ton Of District Attorney he could get
1t. Judge Lewis has for years per-
ststently and consistently declined to
stand for any Office. either elective or ap-
pointive. and so far as known there IS
no reason to believe that he Will de-
part from this policy.
Another gentleman mentioned as one
who would make formidable candidate
If he would be a candidate at all. is Mr..
Robert NJ. Hughes, Of Norfolk. now the
candidate Of his party for Congress in
the Second District. 1t Is taken for
granted that he will not be elected. 1t
is not known that Mr.. Hughes will IN
any event be an aspirant for the place.
but he could command strong endorse
ment. If he were to become one. MI
Hugh Gordon Miller. General Ailan's as
sistant is regarded as a candidate TO-
the position also. and owing to his wide
acquaintance and popularity with infiu-
entail Republicans of the North am
West he may yet knock down the official
plum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
DRUGGISTS UP IN ARMS.
Unanimous In Denying That They
Engage in Liquor Trade.

The statement made by Mr.. George D.
McBlake before the Committee on FL
nance Tuesday night. that fifty druggists
in the city of Richmond violated the Stat
wv and the citv ordinance by retailing
liquor over their counters, has caused
= cat Indignation among the druggists
it has been the one topic of conversation
whenever any Of the profession assem-
bied and in more than one drugstor,,
Yesterday wrathy group OF medicine
men held forth on the subject. They ali
eel that the assertion. like many others
o frecent date, was made without know
ledge of the subject and that 1t places
them in a false light. The accusation
IS especially netting since a large ma
jorty of the druggists in the city will
not even carry whiskey or brandy In
their stores.
Instances have been known of drug
yists in the city selling liquor over their
COUNTERS but they have been few and Tar
apart. and none such has been brought
10 light within the past few years
Many of the druggists carry the united
states license that they may sell alcohol.
but rome Of them have a State or city
license, because they have no use for
them. Most of the drugstore in the city
are run by men who do not care to. no:
will they. handle whiskey. Alcohol and
drugs are frequently combined in tue
North, ard the dealers realize more from
his sale of whiskey than from his phar-
macy. but in the South such combi-
nation would be impossible
MEADE & BAKER.
The Meade & Baker Pharmacy is one
of the establishments which handle bran
DIV and whiskey for medicinal purposes
Mr.. Jones. one of the firm. in speaking OF
the matter. said: "On the face of things
the man McBlake is incorrect in his state
ments, for had he known for a fact that
fifty drugstores sold whiskey he you'll
have had them up long ago. Even If
we wanted to sell wh!skey. the saloon
keepers would not stand for it. j usual
" keep about eight ounces Of French
brandy on hand and my stock OF wh!skey
at present is about half a pint. Within
the past month I have sold eight ounces.
on prescription, to DR.. Mann. who was
moving a lady from hospital to BLACK
stone on Sunday, and could not pur-
chase elsewhere.
BlaIr.s drugstore. on Broad street. does
NOT carry a license, and will not handle
whiskey.
r. A. Miller carries a Federal license
for the sale of alcohol. of which he has
large sale. since he supplies the hos
pitals. Mr.. Miller said: II carry nc
whiskey IN stock. neither do divide
profits with any liauor-dealer. If l hav.
an order for whiskey send out and sc,
II. charging the customer the same
pay for it
4 t1reenwald 500 west Broad street
handles no LIQUOR.
Shines drugstore. corner of Twenty.
eighth and Broad. does not carry whis
key In stock
The City drugstore. opposite the new
Union Depot. has no license. and will no,
handle whiskey or liquor in any form.
POLK MILLER CARRIED NONE.
Polk Miller carries no whiskey in stock
He said The public is apt to be mislef
az the testimony Of Mr.. MoBlako be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
w. II. Hlack,vcll.. Cose.

WARM SPRINGS VA, Oct. 2s.-tspe-
eiall-A white man, giving his name as
w. 3. Blackwell. who says he was reared
IN Montgomery county, is in jail at this
place lie was convicted at Millboro, a
station on the c. and Q. railroad, twelve
miles from here, for the larceny of a
gun. Since his confinement here he re-
Neaied the fact that he had stolen some
articles off OF train at Miiiboro. and
also fine horse and saddle in Hinton. w.
Va Officers were notified. and Satur-
day Chief of Police ->eatley and Mayor
smith came here from Hinton and identi-
lied his as the thief. AS soon as he serves
his thirty days term here he will be TAX
en- to Hinton to answer the charge there.
The prisoner is about Is years of age,
clean shaNen and has an intelligent coun-
tenance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
Dill Posters Riot.

CHICAGO. ILL., October c9-Twelve
striking bill pcstersIand their sympathizers
were arrested to-day. for violation OF the
injunction issued by Judge Chytraus.
All day long the streets in the vicinity
of the American posting service offices
were crowded with angry men. Every at
tempt at violence was met with rush
by the police and any cuiprlts caught
were taken into custody. Transfers who
tried to block the streets were pulled from
their wagons and hustled into patrol wag-
ons. Each arrest was followed by
vollev of stones and mud. but the police
found little difficulty in coping with the
men.
u hen arrested the men scoffed and jeer-
cd at the injunction. All were released
on bonds signed by the unions attorney
Business Agent ?. j. Murphy and Pat
rick Gottlieb were charged with melting
riots, assault and disOrderly conduct. The
c'i,ers were accused of contempt OF
court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30

The reelection, and the following officers
We're elected for mex; year: President.
David y. Moore. of Lexington: vice-presi-
oe',t' =. =. AVIS. CT Harrisonhurg. secre-
,ary. T. D. Woodward, OF stnun,on
The most Interested man nj tho n,eetinr
was old "Jefr'' Shields. who boasts az his
pride In the Confederacy and OF his honor
OF having cooked for Mars Stonewall
jackson all his life
JeE was profusely covered with Con-
iederate badges and says that the Grand
camp at WStheville sent him here as a
delegate
Miss Willie Rohr and e ]. Rowe were
married tonight at the manse of the
Third Presbyterian church by Rev. w.
y. Scott, D. d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 1gvz


: IF .h's wns seen yester
day, when Walter Jenkins. negro boy
living at $50 west Baker street, shot ais
4. ....r. israel Jenkins, in the mouth with
a rifle.
The two boys were out in the yard
shooting at a target; Israel, who was
standing 20 one side of the target at the
fatal moment, darted forth and caught the
bullet IN his mouth. The bit OF lead was
only stopped upon reaching the muscles
in the back of the neck, having carried
away tooth and bored hole in the
youngsters tongue The ambulance was
called and the boy removed to the city
hospital, where he was treated. The
wound, though painful, is not fatal, and
the boy will recover.
The ia ther of the: youngsters immediate
~ after the accident took Walter behind
toe house and proceeded to teach am
how to use rifle, as he expressed it,
and he will never want to see one again. :
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UP TO The ClU..CL
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE


signatures. the opinion was freely eN-
pressed that the city does not derive the
revenue from its saloons that it should.
ard no saloon man could give sutstan-
tial reason why the statistics of other
cities, that have higher license tnan
Richmond should not be compared With
those of Richmond
Mr.. Crenshaw, The author of the 5000
license, stated in mis- talk before the FL
nance Committee Wednesday night. that
there was noticeable discrepancy be-
tween the amount Richmond received
from its liquor licenses and that received
from the same source in other cities
especially when it is considered that the
city has to bear the expense of protecting
the saloon property, and maintaining sur
flcient police to preserve order in case of
drunkenness. To bear this out he cited
the following statistics:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
SUBSTITUTE FOR SAMP SON.
Petitions from Mrs. Sampson and
Others to Be Made Parties.

Petitions from ME-. SsahPsoA eAAAN
Others to Be Made Parties.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. October 29.-Ths
question Of substituting some other name
for that OF Admiral Sampson in the case
of the United State VS.. w. T. Sampson.
rear-admiral and Others" which wat
suggested by Chief Justice Fuller. In thu
United States Supreme Court last Mon
day. came up in the court a>ain to-day,
when James H. Hayden. counsel for the
defendants. submitted a petition by MIS-.
Sampson, as administrative. and also on
by Rear-Admirals Evans. Taylor. and
Cotton. Captains Chadwick and Eaton,
Commander Lucien Young. and Lieuten.
ant-Commander Alexander Sharp. Jr.. that
their names be substituted as parties to
the case in place OF Admiral Sampson,
deceased
The case involves the distribution Of
prize money growing out of the capture
of the Spanish cruiser Infanta Maria Te-
resa. and In the course OF Mondays pro-
ceedings the chief justice took occasion
to remark that the name of Admiral
Schley, or some one else" might be SUD-
stituted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
FELTZ DEFEATS DALAY.
Latter Threw Up the Sponge After
the Fifth Round.

SAVANNAH CA. October 29.-After the
fifth ro,,rd of A spirited boxing bout that
was scheduled for twenty ROUNDS tonight.
before the Savannah Athletic Club. Andy
Daley. of Boston threw up the sponge
to Tommy Foltz. Daley explained to the
audience that he Ind to tal.e off six
pounds to-day to make lis. the limit of
Che articles of agreement, and that he
was so weakened thereby that he felt he
was dong himself injustice to continue.
DAYS. boxing weight is 1874 pounds. Feltz
had the better of the bout.
In the preliminary Jack Durance a
feather-weight champion of the navy.
Knocked out Jack Sheehan in the fourth
round of a better scrap than the main
event.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
DR.. LeCato sim Improves.

\ The MANY friends of DR.. George ". lie
Cato. State senator from Accomac. who
was recently partially paralyzed, are
much pleased by the recent tidings of his
rapid Improvement, and are hopefui thas
his health may, by rest and careful. skill
full medical attendance be FUZZY restored.
It is not thought that his physician would
permit him 10 at'r6 the session OF the
General Assembly beginning November
18th. IS he is quoted as expressing an
intention 10 do Such step would neces-
ari,y retard his recovery. if it did not
aegravat.. his condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
PRIZE is IN DOUBT.
New Names Mentioned for the Fed
crnI District Attorneyshin.

The sha-n ard hitter CONTEST for tbs
district a+torra-.sl'in il which The innu-7,-
hant caoern, F'!oa~ Alan ev-Conrress-
r,or 2. T. rhorD ord othe~e are ENGAGED
viii close about tha 1et of Daca-,ler hui
the result wns never rro~e in doubt than
row, Cor oral Altar w"e en-na time arn
considered nv rnn~sfrr.eed persons very
likely 10 ha req rnoir tod ard may vet
he hut Of Ia the co-troversv hetween
him and his assistant ar. Hugh G. MIL
ler. has. IN the onirion of some. decreased
his nrospacts Of rea pnotrt-r,ent.s Nearly
eli the local F'ederal officials appear to
re favorable 70 the election of Mr.
Thorp. of Norfolk. but of late others
are being mentioned Prominent among
tt asa IL Iudxa Lnnztnrd t. ELArix- n dis-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
SALOON KEEPER HELD-UP.
Robbed of $4,000 by Two High
vnymen

MILWAUKEE,, WIS. October 29.-Ar
evening Wisconsin special from Appleton
Wis. says:
Martin Cornelius. wealthy saioo,
keeper of this city. was held up ana
robbed of 5000 last night. Cornelius wa.
in Oshkosh yesterday. intending to pur
chase some real estate. and carrying fo
that purpose the money mentioned. Ar
irving in Appleton. he met two men. whs
confronted him. and told him TO throw
up his hands. One OF the men held Cor
neluss hands to his back. while the
other covered MIN with revolver and
went through his pockets. No clue to the
highwaymen has been found.