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The Western news., 1903-10-07

The Northern Pacific Railway co.
offers a reward of 81, 500, Park county
a reward of $500 and the state Of Mon
tana a reward of 81 900 for the arrest
and conviction of the parties jnPii-
Gated in the attempt to blow up the
bridge at Livingston Sunday morning
August I'd, and the track near HaXe.
man night of August +th, with dNna-
mite. Any information should he
wired to Mr.. f.. J. Pearson. Assistant
General superintendent, Livingston
Mont. and copy to my office at Mis-
soula, Mont. B. e. PALMER, Supt.
The Western news., 1903-10-07
Notice..
Drug Co.

The Northern Pacific Il. X. Co.
offers 81 900 reward for information
leading up to the arrest and convic-
ton of the party or parties implicated
in dynamiting the Yellowstone River
bridge near Livingston on the morn
ing of August End. See that above
is posted at stations in a conspicuous
manner, and that the newspapers,
police officers and employees are ad
vised to send ME personally any in
formation secured.
e. ]. Pearson, A. G., Supt.
The Western news., 1903-10-07

Smoked fish is Il favorite article Of
food in Germany. The home supply
is so inadequate that there is large
import of fresh fish which are
Smoked or otherwise cured and sold
at large profits. Last year the whole
fish import of Germany was over H.
600 tons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
.SNoW-WHITE PARTRIDGE
KILLED IN VIRGINIA

Down in Virginia, near Brandy Sta
ton. the scene of many big battles during
the civil war and the home of Representa-
tive Rixey, the other day Mr., g, G, Wood,
I. farmer. killed the only white partridge
ever known in that section Of the coun-
gtiN," said J, *. Jackson, OF Culpeper,
Ma. 10 Star man at the Metropolitan
this mornlag. u; was pure white from
ltip To tail The bird was sent to taxi
llcrmist here in Washington TO be mount
"a, and 1t viii probably be sent to the
National Museum, The plunage of the
bird Is soft and sllken. but in form and
pther points II Is Identlcally like the
other partr!dges killed Ia the heighbor-
mood. Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
COMMITTEE VACANCIES
WILL NOT BE FILLED
nv Associated press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 7.--The
Democratic Steering Committee OF tae
senate held a session to-day for the pur-
nose Of considering the question OF NIL
Ing vacancies on the Senate committees
After tho committee adjourned Senator
German said that tho committee had been
directly informed that 1t Is the pollcy OF
the Republican Senators TO MI inc W.
cancles during the called session. ana
that il this policy should be adhered 10
the Democrats could do nothing IN that
erection he added that at any rate the
Democratic managers would walt upon the
Republicans and would necessarily con-
form to their wishes in the matter.
The committee decided to recognize the
propricty of Senator Clark's appointment
AS a member of the Committee on Foreign
Relations, to succeed Mr.. bailey. 1t was
stated that Mr.. Bailey, before withdraw
inE from the committee and suggesting
MI. Clark as his successor, consulted IN
d,yidual members of tho Steering COM
4ulittee. The committee had Senator Clark
In mind for two years for the place, ana
would have put him on the committee
then had there been vacancy,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
In Cumberland.

(Speclal to Tho Times. DispPtch.)
STODI3I}T, VA. March 1.-THE fine
weather Of the past week has given the
farmers an opportunity to rush their
work, which has been done. Nearly
all the tobacco in this vicinity has been
marketed AS many plant beds have
been burnt this year ass usual, and the
Indications are that one moro effort will
be made to raise a large crop OF tobacco.
The younger negro population is stead
ily moving away, but the older and more
reliable ones, as a rule, are remaining,
who either own farms or arc farming on
shares with white people, Female SER
wants are very scarce, and generally Of
such inferior quality that the majority Of
families have almost entirely dispensed
with them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08

first, Hueena Is to 81 second, Elizn Dillon
az to y third Time, 1:61. G$5
Second race-fve and one-lalf furlongs-'
Rednn @ to s. first, Miss Aubrey Goo to
y second. Katie Gibbons 60 to y third
Time, 1:13. tx
Third race-ml!e and three elghths, sell
ing-Compass 70 TO p first, Latson Is t"
y second, Ruby Bay s to y third. Time
1884.
Fourth race--the Oakland handicap.
mile md quarter-Telamon g to- q first,
many1a 10 oo i third a. rIm seS s:ie IS.
Fifth race handlcap, six furlongs--
Barkelmore Is to y first, Mrs. Frank
Foster z to. 10Y second, Orpheum 40 to
y third. Time, i go. 5f{
Sixth ace-mile-Thano e to 81 first
stratton II. dO to- y second Jore q to D
third. Time, 1883
Seventh rnce-sellng, six furlongs-
Arachne 6 to - first. Sister Kate II. (25
to y second, Peter Duryea 60 to y third.
Time, 1:10 AS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
PROF. c. W. KENTsIS
CHOSEN THE ORATOR

Tho commencement exercises OF the Me-
chanics' Institute will take place Tues
day, May 18th, In the auditorium Of the
institute. Captain Elicit thinks the pro-,
gramme will be very attractive. Certain
", so far as decided upon. It will please
everyone. Prof. Charles w. Kent, Of the
University Of Virginia, a charming speak
err, has been selected to mako the chief
address. NIB
One OF Prof. Kcnts old college mates
who lives in Richmond will be selected
to present the speaker. "A number OF med
ais and lonors will be delivered to sue
cessful students Tho session has been
a very successful one. E5is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
Christian Scientists Win.
(By Associated Prcss.)

RALEIGH, NJ. c., March 7.-Christlan
Scientists won their fight before the Gem
eral Assembly OF North Carolina to-day,
when the law to define the practice OF
medicine and surgery, which would make
illegal tho practice OF their faith in North
Carolina, was amended to read: 81
Provided, that this act does not apply
to any person who ministers or cures the
sick or afflicted by spiritual means only,
prayer to Almighty God, without the use
of drugs or any material means" the
amendment having been wordcd by Miss
Mary Hatch Harrison, Publication Com
mlttee for the State Of North Carollna.
tho bill passing Its final reading In the
Senate without dissenting vote.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
Ira SankeY May See.

l(By Associated Prcss.) J,
Ira D. SAnkey to-day Issued the follow
Ing statement, prepared, by DR.. Kalish,
the ego specialist, who has been attend
sMr. sankey has been suffering from
al attack Of congestive glaucoma. caused
BY physical exhaustion from overwork.
An operation was. performed as soon as
Sankey rallied at once. the pain and 5suf-
fering being relieved, but 1t is too soon to 9
expect n definite opinion as to the result
isting conditions are not unfavorable to
the recovery Of a moderate amount OF
sight. which probably will be accentuated
The left eye has not responded to the
treatment as the other has done, and at
this time any anticipation that sight IN
this eye will be restored is hardly Justi-
in ble y t5553 i5sts lt Ii S5t'i- IA .asAHtEh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
MISSISSIPPI is
STILL BOOMING
Weather Bureau Issues Bull !! !.
lotln Giving Estimate q
the Rise. .ss.4
Inv Associated Press, j

5s B3 Ii S5S5 thy Associated rrcss) ss588
WASHINGTON n, March 1.-The Weather
tBureau tonight issued the following apc-
cial river bulletin I: IN 81,
The Mississippi from Cairo to Helenais
above the danger line az follows:
s7I New Madrid, ono foot; Memphis, one
foot; Helena, 20; In the absence Of rain
conditions, while becoming serious are not
considered critical owing TO improve.
meilts IN levee protection. The follow
Ing stages arc expected. Memphis, S6
feet BY Sunday night. and se' and 81 feet
by the 18th. Maximum stage expected,
81 feet provided levco do not break.
Below Memphis tho river WILL continue to
rise steadily for the next seven days, and
fullytwo feet moro wnter may be ok
pected from Helena below Vicksburg,
making tho stage Mt vicksburg some
thing over 48 feet. In the New Orleans
District the river will continue to rise
slowly for the next three or four weeks,
and stage OF 20 feet or more may be
expected 1T that city. when may be In
creased at times BY brisk to high south
east winds. All tho lower tributaries are
above the danger lines xand still rising.
Additional warnings were issued TODAY
and n further bulletin will DO Issued Mot.1
"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
is FINE MUSIC AT
THIS SUNDAY SCHOOL

ono Of the livcst and most delightful
ito attend OF the many sunday scn =. ,!
& list Church. The exercises are bright
and attta ctlve, SPICY and not too long.
and here is to be found as sweet music ,, as
Is to be found In the city. or anywhere
else for that matter. And the h1applest
and proudest man In Richmond prob
ably Is Superintendent Thomas r. star ril
to the Isundny-scho9i over which he pre-
sides, and 1t Is largely through his EFF.
forts, With the cooperation. OF al that
ho Is accomplishing so much. The sing.
ing is particularly beautiful, accompanied
Nv nIano cornet and Violin. e Ak 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
MISS HARRISON in PETERsB'0
Fills Place Of Miss Mitchell in Grove
Avenue Quartette.

Owing TO the e1trome illness Of Miss
Dozn Mltchell's brother she will be una
tette to Petersburg this afternoon. where
they arc TO take part In The exercises
to be held by the Baptist Sunday School
Association ut the West End Baptist
Church. III
& Miss M!tchell's place in the auartcttc
will be- hlled by the gifted and popular
soprano OF Centenary Methodist Church,
Miss Mamie HARRISON who very kindly
and at great Inconvenience to herself,
Obliged her friend In hcr trouble.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
Personal and General.

Mrs. TX. Schapp. formerly OF this
city, has returned to her home in Brooks
Ign, after a pleasant visit to Mrs, Leroy
Hutzler, OF No. 1lo3 West Avenue.
while here she was the recipient OF
much attention from her many friends.
MI and Mrs. John Guide, Of Newport
News. are In the city.tthc guests OF their
cousins. Mrs. J. z. Rabineau, No. 5ls West est
CLAY Street, and Mrs. B. w. Guy, no. guy Soo
West Marshall Street
travelling In the North during the past
two years, is spending a few days In this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
I'm THE
SUNDAY rIMEs.DIspATcH WANT COLUMN
PRONERB CONTEST
Another Contest To,Day--seyen Prizes-see Want Ad,
Pages--Whati is the Proyerb?

u 81 Il q . r. = ., TIT
.To err is human, TO tor aay s sur
waa the proverb. USED u ms. Prnwcrb
Times- Dispatch Want Column NO i = wa ID.
Contest and the seven prizes we'o = !" -
90 :Isi as iG prile $500 order, W N Earth
ing, Diascond, Va. ~,
Nsecond prize. sl,o0 order, Emma MOI
Ito $40 No. bio North Seventh Street, city
1'nhird Prize soc. order, ], EdWln HaF-
ria IL. Farmylle. Va,
rs 1rIourth Prize, SOC, order, Mrs. John
a Maden, Palmyra. Fluyanna county,
Fifth prize soc. order, Linda NJ Bois-
seau, Waldemar. Va
+ sixth prize, SOC. order ]. Freeman
Graves, No.712 East Leigh Street, city.
Seventh Prize, Soc. order, Mrs. j. G..
Crawford, De Witt, Va
Correct answers We're also received
from the following named,y contestants,
viz; s5st
Mr.. r, Mitchell, Miss ~. lyey,
Miss N, Brown. j, II, Davenport,
Mrs. w. A. Street, ] Dearhearr,
s.2W. Williams, G. Dearheart,
j, II. Davenport, M. H. Wilson,
j. B. Beddengtleld y, W. Wilson, In Y
LA, B. Juliet Anderson.
NJ, II. Taylor, NJ, Anderson, 5il
Unknown T., 81, Wilson, & iS}3
s. u, \ Robinson, Mrs, Dearheart,3
Warwick 6 Rabineau, Miss Louise Brlgg,
MIA n, n. BOND. Aa4e'sn ~ = lassl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
LEBANON WINS
Captured Oakland Handicap at New
Orleans With Ease.

----"- I--- -|-I BY AssOtINttd Tfpss
NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 7-,Tcla-
mons victory In the Oakland handicap,
worth $3.50 to the winner, to-day,
strengthened the caste against Buchanan,
the jockey whose suspension was duo to
the horses poor showing. Lindsey rode
him and though he outclassed his field,
restrained him for the first half milo.
gent him to the front on the stretch turn
and NON easily at the end. Coupled with
Major Tenny lebanon was decided
favorte in the betting Redan, 'rhano and
Archnex were the other winning favor,
,itsS. Summary:
First racs-Aillc. selling eno!cs ~ 70 A.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
LADY ABBESS
BEING TRIED !.
She is Accused Of Attempting
to Poison Servant
Girl. N.
(By Associated rress,)

BERLIN. March THE curious trial o.
Tho Lady Abbcss. Elizabeth Won HartzleH
or the Old Woman's Asylum. for attempt
TO poison a servant girl. is nearing tti
conclusionT5nt Munich. Bavaria Accord
Ing to the testimony, 1t appeared that ths
servant, Emma Wagner, was for eight
years the intimate friend and conhdante
OF the Abbess. WHO told her many alleged
SANDERS against members OF the Bayartan
royal family. a few weeks ago the ADJ
tess and the servant quarreled. and them
1t is charged, the Abbess, fearing the
girl would divulge the stories told and
slnjure her In court circles, poured muri'
attic acid into the girls coffee and made
her violently Ill ls Sc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
They Preferred Pelham.

Especial to Tho Times DIspateh.)
CHATHAM, VA, March 7,--Miss Nora
Farmer and Mr.. Bonnie McMinis. Of
Motleys, were married in Pelham not
many days ago. The young couple. did
not elope, but preferred plighting their
trothG at the popular Gretna Green 20 q
quiet home wedding. They returned I'M
mediately to the 1groom's home, where q /,
rncention4 and a party OF friends were In
waiting ,' The bride is the daughter OF
Nj. q. d. Farmer. of Motleys and the
groom is a prosperous young farmer Of
the same community.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
NEWSPAPER MAN is
ATTACKED BY SENATOR
(snecial "a Tic Times. Dispa tch.

100 . lSneCIH ~, w
KNOXVILLE. TENN, March An
gered beyond control by the attacks
which the editor Of tho Dayton Herald
made against him in tho interests Of the
anti-saloon movement, which is sweep
Ing Tennessee State, Senator w. B..
swofford, Of Rhea county, made des-
perate attack on the newspaper man.
John Robertson, and as q consequence he
may die
Both mon are prominent In Rhea coun-
ty, and have been leaders for and against
the artI-saloon movement. q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
CAPTURED HIM
WITH THE GOODS.
William Henderson Overcome
by the Desire for a Good
Sunday Dinner.

Because William Henderson has talk
ing way with him he now occupies a cell
at the First Station, Last night he took
a full grown market basket, chucked full
of good things, 1t happened to be the
property Of Jim Raincy and James COM
plained to the police, with the result that
basket taker ana contents are all now IN
the station, where they will remain until
after Justice John has decided whether
the habit Henderson has contracted shall
be encouraged or nippcd In the bud.
Late yesterday afternoon Rainey visited
the First Market, where for fun hour
lie investigated the commodies displayed
by the various hucltsters When he Ind
made The trip through the place half
dozen times he started home, So listed IN
his own mind that his wife and children
wol:ld have sufficient TO enjoy pleasant
Sunday.
on his way out RaIn a,l stopppe &, at ct q
lie put down his basket, while he talked
about buying other things. Now, all Of
this time the shopper was ignorant OF the
fact that II pair Of envlous eyes had pur-
sued him since lie first cammenced loosen-
Ing up in the market, while a pair, OF feet
had trailed his Footsteps So he left his
basket Without suspicion as to their
pi Bui h he Gre reekoned wrong, for suddenly
William Henderson submitted to the
temptation which had been aroused by his
envy and let his taking way have full
sway. Later he was captured with the
basket g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
"dET RICH QUICK
twenty-five True Bills Returned by
Grand Jury.
AN Assoclntod Preen.l

(By Associated Presso
CHICAGO.fILL.. March 7.--severa! In
dctments were returned by the Federal
grand Jury to-day against alleged get
rich-qlick" concerns. TWENTY-FIVE true
bills were presented. including Offend
ers against the postal, treasury and rove
nue. laws. Among those indicted were
Paul Tarbcl and Charles z, Cessna. man-
ager. Of tho Belt Company, turf invest
mont concern. and Jacob Stroesser and
Hattie Howard, managers OF the Marion
Directory Company. and alleged fraudu-
lent matrimonial agency.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
Wedding Cards.

ESPECIAL to Tho Times. Dispatch IL
& BOYDTON, Va, March 7.-lnvitatlons
have been issued to the marriage Of Dr.,
Edward r. larry. son Of G. F. larry,
late a member OF the Constitutional Con-.
ventlon, to Miss Daisy Vadakin, OF
Marion, Kansas. the ccremon to take
place on the 18th Instant. DR.. Tarry
is now resident Of Kansas City. Mo-
where he has established hospital for
the cure OF the opium and liquor habit
and in this enterprise the doctor Is said
10 Ehe succeeding finely.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
Sank In Shallow Water,
(py Associated prcss.)

& tHya AsHoclated Press, EFs
IS VICKSBURG, MISS. March 1.-THE
steamer Delta OF the Rowland Line. the
Memphis and Vicksburg Packet Company.
struck q hidden obstruction near Marys-
VILE. about 10 miles north OF this point,
alto o'clock tonight and sank In shall
low water. No lives were lost The boat
will be saved. She Is resting easy with
her upper works out OF water.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
WAS ONLY INSANE
Man Thought He Was Son Of Wealthy
Try. Associated prcss.)

(By Associated Prcss.) {
NEW YORK., March z7-llenry j. King,
who has been confined In the Tombs
prison since July 1901 having been found
guilty on two counts of assaults in the
second degree, was declared insane to-
day by commission appointed by Re-
corder Golf. He will be sent to the Mat
tewan Insane Asylum.
A year ago last July King went to
the New York Rounding Asylum and
shot two of tho sisters there, slightly
wounding them He had been an inmate
OF the asylum when a boy, and had an
Authorization that he was the illigitlmate
son of wealthy parents. IIe demanded
that the sisters tell him the name Of
his supposed wealthy parents. While
they We're trying to calm him he drew
a revolver and shot two Of them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
S the Proveerb?
DE WITT, VA,
/, G.. Butterworth,

3s-i DE WITT, VA,
A, G. Butterworth, ~
PETERSBURG, VA,
Box SO, tae chi Retaoim
AIILLBORO. VA,
Mrs. A. L. Tullah, 8. NJ, Sharp.
sCOTTsVILLE. VA,
Miss l. Briggs, Miss NJ. A., Pitts,
iLizie Briggs, Miles q, Heath, \.
Mrs, NJ. Jameson. Miss p. Marble,
j, u. II, t3 Miss - Briggs,
IIAN1PDEN-s1DNEY. VA,
y. II, Graham, Miss NJ, Arlington !,
g. Graham, Box III.
W. b. Langhorne Hunter Mann,
Box l73 Miss L. Darlington,
DINWIDD1E. VA.
Miss l.. Haryie. y. Boisseau.
@F$ tFARMYILLE, VA,
Clyde L. Bliss, X
RELFIELD. VA,
Miss T.. Macllne,
LOUISA, VA,
Margaret Goodman, Nancy 4, Goodman
Hattie l.. Blbb.
Another proverb composed of twenty,
four letters will be found scattered
throughout the little Want Ads, In TO- q, i
days Want Pages. Seven prizes VIII
he awarded the winners " Find the LETT
5ters and then form the proYeib,5 y ne
contestants will save time, postage ana
paper II they will use postal cards ~;
sending their allsW e1 NJ +,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
Hottest March Day.

9I3lI3 (By Associated Press. I55 70
ATLANTA, GA. March 7.--To-day was
the hottest March day experienced in the
South Atlantic States since 1878. On
March 7th Of that year. according to
the local weather bureau. the maximum
for this region was Is degrees. To-day
tho maximum was H. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
WASHED FRorl THEIR HOTTIE
Mother and Daughter Drowned IN Big
53 Coon Creek. IN
DIV Assocla tod Press.l

4 sCoTsBORO. ALA, March 7.--DurIng a
hard storm last night, Mrs. Ferguson
and her little daughter were drowned
In Big Coon Creek. They lived In cabin
on the bank Of the river and during
the night the heavy rains oyerflowed the
stream, the rushing waters ran through
tho cabin, sweeping the floor away ard
carrying the woman and her daughter
down the stream. Tho bodies have not
been recovered. Mr.. Ferguson, the hus-
band, esca ped s!s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
B STARTLING TESTIMONY
.Good-Looking Girls Sold for 500 Each
ls @ in ST, Louis,
lHy Aks0ci4tel rless.l

tBy Associated pGess)
ST. LOUIS, MO, March 7.-TestiMony
before the grand jury In the Investigation
pf charges that traffic in girls for inn
moral purposes ex.sts In the Fourth l'o-.
lice District. was to the effect that girls
were sold Ike slaves, and that a price
;5of 500 was paid for each good looking wo-
man received. & Further testimony was
10 The isffect that girls are secured and
held RslaoRsgsy i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
Pickett Camp Auxiliary

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Pickett Camp
will hold q meeting a 1880 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon. at which large at
tendance Is earnestly desired. H
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
"vesper BeIls.''i

9
years ola tor the Times-Dlspatcn)
A sound of the purest melody,
Steals through the evening air,
And sinks and sWells, tbs the yesper bells,
And the people all stand In prayer.
The work of the day is over.
The night is just begun
And a glory is shed on each bowed head,
BY til ebcam Of tho setting sun. iE,f
The long day has seemed SO endless.
Tho toll so hard and long, 8 n
The noon-tde heat did fercely beat.
And tried Is each laborer strong,
But now the cool night is coming.
The longed for resting time,
Their work they stay. 9nd stand and
At the sound Of the bells sweet chime,
And i, ,top q thank " their Maker,
For the day that has gone by,
AS the sun sinks to rest In the crimson
West, &
And the stars shine out In the sky. d
VI
And softly into the twilight.
And so gently dying away.
The echoes prolong the bells sweet song,
That tells of the close Of the day
VII.
When the day of our life Is over,
And We long for THE night OF rest,
When all labor shall cease IN a perfect
peace,
In the beautiful land Of the blest
III VIII, ,-
Wen listen for that sweet Ginning,
For the message Of hope It tells x,
And angels singing, will sound with the
of the beautiful vesper bells. a8l, 4,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
VlOLETS VlOLETsl.

BgWe have the finest long -stemmed Yio-
lets, clicked fresh twice day--S1,0O per
hundred. Also Beauties, Pinks and White
Roses. Carnations, Sc,
lLANN g. BROWN,
b,West Broad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-08
SUSPECTED OF MURDER
Man Thought to Have Killed Nellie
Fletcher is in Jail.
55&a fpy ted prcss. .stg
& Try Associated Press.

NEW YORK. March 1.-The man who
last Sunday night accompanied Nellie
Fletcher to tho boarding house of Mrs.
Farrell In West Thirty Street,
where she was found dead on Thursday,
was arrested tonight The police say
as Ed ward Stewart. Stewart says he mot
the woman INA. saloon on Sunday night
and that she told him that she had run
a way from her homo In New Haven with
a Ynlo student and had gone to Chicago.
Stewart says he recommended Mrs. Far
rel, where he says he left her after she
= Captain Langan, chief of the detective
bureau, said Tonight that 1T was his
opinion that the woman had died from
the effects OF knockout drops. e y