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child's Body Tied TO a Train.

Columbus. o., Jan. 6. - When the
Baltimore G Ohio passenger train ar
rived here from Cincinnati yesterday
the body Of female colored child,
wrapped in an old skirt, was found
hanging to the brake rod under the
rear platform. 1t was dead, but still
warm. The post-mortem showed that
1t was In health and died from expo
sure. There is no clue. but the physi-
clans say 1t could not have come from
so far as Cincinnati Conductor Bur
7ris says 1t was not on the train at
washington Court House.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10

THE Boston, Mass, GUARDIAN so
fagrantly violates the rules of ceurte-
Gus debate in its references to the
PLANET that we do not deem 1t proper
to notice further it's structures concern.
ing our attitude on great questions.
We are liberal enough TO recognize
the fact that il is creditable publica.
ton and broad-hearted enough to rec
ognize its attempt to give to the colored
people of its locality an up-to-date pub.
location.
The controversy so far as we are con-
cerned is closed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
Gave Birth to ouadrun,s+.

Toledo, Jan. e.-Mrs. Francis Spy.
halski, aged 20, wife of Stanislaus
Spyhalski, aged 20. yesterday save
birth to bankruptcies. two girls and two
boys, ranging In weight from three to
six pounds. Six years ago the wo-
man gave birth to twins. and about a
year later to triplets. All of these
died. There is another child nine and
half months old. The boys have
been named Samuel Jones and Thoo-
dore Roosevelt
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
Famous Confederate officer o.,d

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 7. - General
Richard Snowden Andrews. a Confed.
crate officer who won fame for him.
self and his command as the COM
mander of Andrews Battery" died
at his home in this city yesterday.
Death was caused by paralysis. Gen
eral Andrews was born II years ago In
Warrington. d. G. In recent years
no had been engaged In commsrcia.
pursuits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
ProhenhIe.

$50 you like 10 see automobiles spin
ming through this section?" interro-
gated the reckless chauffeur.
You bet" answered the county
sheriff. "Why, caught three the
other day, an when l gathered in the
fines had enough to paint my dwell
Ing an buy piano."-Chicago Daily
News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
HOUSE PASSES ARMY BILL
Measure Creating General Staff Adopt
ed BY LARGE Majority

ed BY Large Majority.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house yes
terday passed the bill for the creation
of general staff for the army by a
vote of 153 to 50. By the terms of the
bill it becomes the duty of the general
staff to prepare plans for the national
defense and for the mobilization of the
army in time of war, to investigate
and report on all questions affecting
the efficiency of the service and TO
render professional aid to the secre-
tary of war and to general officers and
other superior commanders.
The general staff corps is to consist
of one chief of staff and two general
officers, all to be detailed by the presi-
dent from officers of the army at large
not below the grade of brigadier-gen-
eral; four colonies, six lieutenant
colonies, and twelve majors; twenty
captains to be detailed from officers of
the grade of captain or first lieutenant.
A number of bills of minor charac-
ter were also passed, the most import
ant being one TO increase The rScc:Ss155::I0;I.
of soldiers totally deaf from $50 to $40
per month.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
schwab Applies for Stock,

New York, Jan. president Schwab,
of the United States Steel Corporation.
has cabled from Europe to the officers
of the corporation. asking that 60
shares of preferred stock be allotted
him under the offer recently made to
all employees. Sixty shares is the max
imum amount Mr. Sehwab could apply
for -Cs. .H. J@-AsSn g" q
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
MOSBY'S GUERRILLA DAYS.
se Tells That He Once Sent a Loci
OF khis Hair to PreeIdena
Lincoln.

John S. Mosby, we'll known as the
mmander Of guerrilla band in tn.
service of the eonfederacy during Toe
war OF the states, and who is now Z
special amploye of the department. Of
the -interiora showed q Willingness I.
talk about his wartime e. rerien,I-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
Aammonton,, N. j., DRUGGIST MISSING

Bridgeton, N. j., Jan. 6.--J. Spencer
Rogers, Hammonton druggist, who
aas interest in an oyster business in
Port Norris, has disappeared. leaving
behind him. it is alleged, endorsed pa
per to the amount of $4,000. War
rants are out for his arrest.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
Mixi.R the Crops.

Most young men get lot of rye
mixed with their vile oats.-Chicago
Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10

Entered in the Post Office Mt Richmond, Va.
A. second lass matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10

Have you paid.your Subscription
" not do so at once.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
JOHN nITSHELL, JR., EDITOR.

All communications intended for publication
should be sent so as to reach Us by "Wednesday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
TOOK FRENCH LEAVE.
Convict Joseph Graft Suddenly De.
serted Companions and State
Prison Last Niqht.

Penitentiary guards today are
searching for Joseph Graft who took
French leave CT the big prison last
night. Up to 8 O'Clock this afternoon
ne has succeeded in eluding the Off.
GERS and all efforts to capture him.
Graft was a five year man sent up
from King county for forgery and had
but 40 days more to serve.
He had been trusty for some time
being employed as one of the prison
gardens. Last night while outside
the walls with two other convicts he
suddenly disappeared. His compan-
ions notified the superintendent and
guards were sent out after the miss
ing convict.
In the dark it was impossible to
track him far and the search was
postponed until daylight when his
tracks were found TO be leading north.
A report was received at the prison
this morning that a man answering
CATS description had passed through
Prescott early this morning. The
clue is being followed up this after
noon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
Romance Of Columbia Professor.

Paris, Aug. PA romantic
c0urtship reached the final stage to-
Gay, when Professor Benjamin D..
Woodward. of Columbia University,
New York, took for his bride Miss
Gladys Van Buren, Piver, the Cali.
tornia singer. Mr.. Woodward first
heard Miss Piver sing two years ago
when as a child, she was a member
CT a church choir. Then he saw no
more of the singer
Prof. Woodward was sent by the
United States government to the
Paris Exposition for special duty AMI
has since lived in the French capital
Six months ago his path and that of
the one-time child-singer crossed.
The two fell in love and their engage
ment speedily followed.
TOday's wedding was witnessed by
large part of the American colony
here. John Munroe and Secretary
Vignaud were the formal witnesses.
Professor Woodward and his bride
will return to America next month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
PopulistS Still Active in Iowa

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 27.-The peo-
pies party state convention assem-
bled today in the Y. NJ. C. A. audi
torium and was called to order by
State Chairman J. r. Norman of Al
bia. Though the party is numerical
Iy weak in Iowa at the present time
t. leaders have hopes of infusing
INV vigor into their movement by go
ing 1t alone and keeping clear Of en-
tangling alliances with other parties.
A full state ticket is to be named for
the offices TO be filed at the next
election. The names Of General
James z. Weaver, former Congress-
man Walt Butler and Judge S. R.
Davis are heard in connection with
the gubernatOrial nomination:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
Texas Horses for Cuban Soldiers.

Havana, Aug. 27.-It is expected
that Texas will be awarded the con
tract for furnishing some $500 horses
and 60 mules for the Cuban rural
guarl. Bids were opened in Havana
today, but the result will not be an
nouced until later. Under the con
ditiols Of the contract the prices to
be paid for 164 horses for officers is
500 each and for the remainder $50
each. The animals must be 63 Span
ish inches in height. and from four tc
seven years of age.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
Will Extend Mission Work,

Chicago. H., Aug. PA confer
ence Of officers and leaders of The
American Baptist Home Missionary
Society in the west and northwest
was commenced in Chicago today
and the proceedings will be followed
with close interest by members of
the denomination everywhere. The
primary purpose of the conference is
to settle upon plans for carrying out
the wide extension of the sOcety's
work already decided. The society
plans to spend five years of special
evangelical effort at cost Of at
least $25. 900 year, and to reach all
the places in the country where it
IS thought that Baptist influence will
avail The beginning will be made
in the cities, but by the commence
ment of the second year it is hoped
to reach the smaller towns. which is
he particular aim of the movement
The movement will be inaugurated
and active work got under way as
soon as sufficient sum nas been
pledged to justify a beginning
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
Missouri Editors at St. Louis.

st. Louis, Aug. z7.-Prominent ed
itors of Missouri, members of the
Missouri Press association, gathered
in annual convention in st. Louis 10
day and were told of the wonders of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
and the part they will have in its
success. The gathering was called
to order in Exposition hall at 10
o'clock this morning and the editors
were cordially welcomed by Presf-
dent D. R. Francis of the exposition
and Mark Bennett, superintendent of
publicity. Later in the day the mem
bers of the association and their fam
lilies were shown about the exposi-
ton grounds. Tomorrow the editors
will spend the day largely in discus
sing various matters concerning
newspaper making and management
and at the conclusion of the conven-
ton the association will leave in
body on an excursion to Chicago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
Vice Consul Ga|e||sen
ASSaSSindtod
AL BEIRUT WHILE OUT RIDING
Minister Leishman Has Called on
Turkish Government for lmme-
diate Punishment of Assassins.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Minister
Lelshman today cables to the State
department from Constantinople that
the American vice consul at Beirnt
was assassinated while driving in his
carriage.
The population of Beirnt is 10000.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Dar-
ling says as yet he has not issued
orders dispatching American war;
ships to Asiatic waters. He is ready
however, as the entire Euopean
squadron is now at Vile France, and
could soon reach Beirnt.
The vice cOnsul's name is William
Gagellsen. Minister Leishman hAa
called on the Turkish government for
the Immediate punishment of the as,
sassins. The state department has
cabled for full particulars. IN
Gagellsen was appointed from MIN
nesota in 1899. The department will
not declare its policy until further
news.
Leishman's cablegram dated yester.
day says the assassination occurred
Sunday. The minister received the
information through Consul Radavil,
who says the murderer has notI been
seen, and is unknown Admiral Cot
ton has been cabled to hold his fleet
in readiness.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
American Friars to Make Wines.

South Bend, Ind, Aug. 27.-It is
learned on good authority that the
large tracts of land recently purchas-
ed by the university of Notre Dame
Will be converted into vineyards for
the production of grapes to be used
n making fine wines. More than
usual interest is manifested in the
announcement owing to the general
belief that the Roman Catholic
church at large is backing the enter
prise, which will be supervised bv
frlars recently expelled from France.
The plan is believed to be method
OF retaliation against the French
government toward the church. The
frlars are members of the brother
hoods which were the prorducers of
The choicest wines, and are consider
ed the most expert men in the world
n the cultivation of vineyards and
the making of wines It is said that
the university is preparing 20 spend
Sl,OO0,OO0 in the establishment of the
vineyards.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
MORE TURKISH 0UTRAGFS
Meeting Of War Workers.

Mountain Lake Park. Md. Aug
H.-Gray haired men and womer
whose names now are mostly unfa
miliar to the public, but whose work
of peace during the war times OF
thirty odd years ago gave them a
place on the scroll of fame are gath.
cred at this resort to a total of sey-
eral score. They are the survivors of
the sanitary commission. the army
chaplains, north and south. Red
Cross and other benevolent organi-
cations that became prominent dur-
ing the civil war. The occasion of
the present gathering is the thir-
teenth reunion Of their joint organi-
zation known as The Good Samari-
tans' of the United States Christian
Commission. The president of the
association is Bishop Fallows of Chi
cago, who holds the title of brevet
brlgadler general, conferred bv
Abraham Lincoln. Bishop McCabe
CT Evanston, ILL.,, is another promi-
nent participant in the reunion. To-
days proceedings were confined to
welcoming the members and to an
Informal campfire meeting at which
stories Of war times were told again
and "reminiscences Of the stirring
days exchanged. The reunion will
continue through Sunday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
WITH BARE
FISTS
French Vessel Captur-
ed by Gutter.
HAD SnANGHAIED BOY ABOARD
Frenchman Boarded by Crew Who
Laid About Them With Bare
Fists and Cleared the Deck.

New York, Aug. 27.-After a night
chase down the bay the revenue cut
ter Gresham overlook the French
bark Marchal Coutant off Sandy Hook
and rescued an alleged shanghaied
boy who was brought back to the
city. The captain of the vessel read
lly admitted that he had bought the
boy through a sailors boarding
house by paying $50. The boy had
not signed the articles, although he
had signed papers before the French
consul.
1t was mere good fortune that the
boy was rescued. The Coutant struck
adverse winds and was compelled to
return to the Hook, where she an
chored. The boy was locked in the
cabin and was creating pitiful
scene, kicking on the floor and ap-
peallng for help, when the Gresham
arrived. Collector Stranahan has
proposed to investigate the matter
fully and put an end to crimping if
possible.
The boarding party were expecting
determined resistance and went
well armed. The revenue cutter
hailed through megaphone and Or
dered the Frenchman to stand b.
till searched. The boarding Dartv.
headed by Lieutenant Katschmar.
called upon the Frenchman to lower
MS ladder, but he refused Katsch-
mar ordered up anchor chains" an!
As MS feet struck the deck a French
petty officer struck at him. but the
lieutenant knocked his assailant out
and a general miXup followed. The
Americans didn' use their weapons
but they cleaned the Frenchmen ont
with their fists. The French captain
appeared on the deck just AS two
murderCus Hotchkiss guns from the
now fully lighted Gresham was train
ed on his boat, and he submitted.
The search began and the bov was
found IN the forward galley. a filthy
mole, and was taken aboard the Ores
nam. Lieutenant Edwards. with 4
neavlly armed squad was put in
charge. The French vessel will be
held until the charges of shanghaing
has been investigated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
exhibition at Sherbrooke:

Sherbrooke, Que. Aug. 27.-The
Great Eastern Exhibition, for which
preparations have been in progress
tor several months, opened today IN
der favorable auspices. In the num-
Der and variety of exhibits the ex-
h1oltlon compares favorably with the
most notable affairs of the kind pre-
Vlously held in the province The
exhibition continues ten days and
from all indications the attendance
OF visitors will be unusually large.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27

REVENGE
Macedonian Intends to
Loosen BaCCi|Ii
ALL THROUGH CONSTANTINOPLE
Down Trodden Would Wreak Ven.
qeance with the Aid of Asiatic
Plague and other Germs.
ALL THROUGH CONSTANTINOPLE

Berlin, Aug 27.-The Anzeiger, a
local newspaper has been advised
that a Macedonian intended to turn
loose Asiatic plague, cholera and
smallpox baccili in Constantinople
and threatens to poison the river
from which the water supply is taken
for the Turkish capital The sultan
is in a panic and has ordered extra
ordinary precautions taken.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
One Thousand at Family Reunion

Dublin, Ind, Aug. 27.-Probably the
largest family reunion ever held in
Indiana was that of the Huddleson
family, which met today for the first
time near Centerville. More than
1000 members of the family by le
scent or marriage were in attend
ance. Members of the family claim
that they are descendants of the HUI
guenots and that their relations ship
extends into almost every state OF
the union.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
WANTS INVESTIGATION

Washington, Aug. 27-Bixley. chair
man OF the Dawes commission. TODAY
wired Hitchcock asking a thorough
investigation of his official acts. The
request for an investigation has been
granted
Washington, Aug. 27.-It has been
announced today that Secretary Shaw
has set aside forty millions 10 use
as emergency fund during the moving
OF crops. This removes all possibil-
ity of financial stringency.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
FATAL COLLISION AT SEA.

Stormington, Conn, Aug. 27.-The
steamer Maine came in this morning
with one of the crew Of the three
masted schooner Booth on board
which was in a collision last night
with the steamer Whitney, bound
from Boston to New York. The
schooner was sunk and five of the
crew and one passenger were drown
ed. The captain of the schooner was
rescued by the Whitney.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
Examination of Veterinarians

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 27.-The
State Veterinary Medical Board of
Examiners, DR.. w. E. D. Morrison
D. V. n. president, and DR.. W. J.Ol-
iver, V. S, secretary, met here today
for the purpose Of holding examina-
tions as required by the state law.
The board will meet again in San
Francisco next month to examine
candidates from the northern part of
the state
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
Second Primary in Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 27.-The state
primary for the governorship of Miss
lsslppi held earlier in the month hav-
ing failed to give either candidate
the necessary majority, a second pri-
mary Is being held today. The two
candidates are James K. Vardman
and r. {. Critz. In the first primary
Vardman had 126 electoral votes and
Crltz 116. The necessary number is
1874.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
MANY PROMINENT CALLERS,

Oyster Bay. Aug. 27.-Sagamore
Hill is thronged today. Financial
talks and the postoffice scandals are
the principal points under discussion.
Jacob Kiss breakfasted with the pres
ident. Hamlin Garland talked on In
dian affairs. Congressman Fowler
discussed the currency bill, and a
dozen other men of prominence Wis.,
tied the president at the same time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
TODAY'S RACE A FLUKE

it has become a mere procession.
The wind still holds southeast at
from six to seven knots. 1t is more
than likely the yachts will finish
within the time limit.
Bulletin-The yachts rounded the
outer mark at about 1:35. The ex-
cursion fleet which has been held afar
off by the revenue boats, may some
what account for the light wind. The
fleet is heading in toward the finish.
Bulletin, 2:45-The Shamrock has
picked up through the haze, though
far astern. The American has the
race we'll in hand. The Shamrock
is sailing hopeless race. The Yam
kee goat leads by over mile.
Bulletin, Highlands, 3:1O-On the
run home the yachts are striking soft
spots. They are now six miles from
land, and will probably finish within
the time limit, which is 4:30.
Bulletin, 3:30-The, wind off the
shore is very light. 1t is a question
whether they can finish within the
limit. The Reliance is five miles
from the line.
Bulletin, 3:45-The Reliance is 3
miles from the finish. Nothing but
time can beat the American. The
wind is very light and may funk en-
tirely.
Bulletin, 4:16-The Shamrock is
Is minutes behind.
Flash-NO RACE -
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
JEROME INSISTENT.

New York. Aug. 27.-Judge Jerome
this morning announced that there
would be no halt in the investlga-
ton of the charges of bribery and
extortion against both walking dele
gates and building trades employers
Proceedings will be instituted against
three prominent contractors Tor eX
tortion, who, it is claimed, aided
Parks
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
WILL JONES TO HANG

Danville, Va, Aug. 27.-Will Jones,
convicted two months ago for the
murder of Jake Lee last November,
is to be hanged tomorrow. Two 9TH
ers were implicated with Jones in the
murder of Lee and one, Arthur Viii.
ton, has already been executed
Jones had two trials and both re.
suited in conviction.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
New York Fruit Growers.

Niagara Falls. n. Y, Aug. 2l.-Ihe
New York Fruit Growers association
held its annual meeting here today
with a good attendance. The pro-
ceedings consisted chiefly OF the read
ing and discussion of papers on top
les of special interest to those ell
gagged in horticulture.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
"York and Lancaster" in Servia.

Munich, Aug. 27.-Lieutenant Pet,
rovic, nephew of the late Alexander
Of Servia. declares that the Obeno-
witch party does exist in Servia, and
he is hopeful of overpowering the
present dynasty and he asserts that
he possesses absolute proof that King
Peter paid the murderers Of AleXan-
der and Draga, cash for the com
mission Of the crime.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
ALLBAD, PROPER NAME

Atlanta, Aug 27.-Warden Allgood
of the Georgia state farm. who whip-
ped the white woman, Mamie De-
crist, has resigned.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
TROLLEY CAR-FiRE co. MIX Uf

Kansas City, Aug. PA trolley car
at full speel collided with a hook and
ladder company going to fire this
morning. seriously injuring +. o.
Reilly Ben Fitzgerald and John Red
r2Ond
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
CHAMPIONSHIP WON TODAY.

Newport, Aug. 27.-Doherty beat
Larned in three straight sets, and the
American National championship was
won by him today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
ALL TURKEY WILL EXPLODE.

London, Aug. PA dispatch to
the Central News Agency from Con-
stantinople says a train due this
morning was dynamited near Llleh-
borgas and six passengers were kill
ed and fifteen were injured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
AFTER THE DELUGE.

Omaha, Aug. 27.-Ten inches OF
rain have fallen since yesterday, do
ing immense damage to corn IN the
lOWlandS.
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WAS LARGE ESTATE.

Augusta. Aug. 27.-Mrs. James u
Blaine's estate is estimated at two
million dollars.