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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21

lN'N..E|| ! YORK
Went Despite Fears as to
Leaving the Legislature.
REFERRED TO LEE STATUE
REFERRED TO LEE STATUE
Believed Time World Come When the
Name Of Lee Would Be Regarded
a. Common Heritage Of a Com
mon American People.
S(By Associated press.l

"a Z . '
4 NEW YORK, March 2O.-The alumni Of
the Beta Theta Pl, together with the
chapters OF the fraternity In New York
and vicinity, tondered banquet at the
waldorf Astoria tonight to the Cover
nors OF New York, Massa chusetts and
Virginia. Governor Odell was unable to
be present, but Governor John L. Bates,
OF Massac husctts, and Governor A. J..
Montague, OF Virginia, were seated at
the guests table on each side Of ex-Gov-
ernor James A. Beaver, of Pennsylvania,
who presided
IN introducing Governor Montague. Of
Virginia, Ex-Governor Beaver said he had
received several letters from the Governor
saying that he was afraid he would not
be able to come as he did not know
what de ,Ilment the Legislature would be
UP to II he left them to their own de-
vices.
Governor Montague said he should be
at home in New York, for IL New York.
Massa chusetts and Virginia had not been
together In times which tried mems souls,
then no States in the Union had been.
Before the Pilgrims landed Virginia was
hammering away at a free government
IT have heard cries tonight from West
ern colleges that are now In States known
as the Northwest Territory, and which
Virginia gave as a peace Offering to the
country after the Revolutionary War.
In that concession 1t was voted there
should be no slaves In that territory. I
would to God that that section had not
been struck; II It had not been We might
have been saved civil war and bloodshed.
while have not concurred In the res
.olution OF both houses of the General
Assembly that now is the time to erect
rs T. T.aa 7
washington, I believe the time will come
when the name Of Lee Will be regarded
as a common heritage Of common
American people"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
MAKE RETURN in
CAMPBELL CASE.
Officers Back and Report TO
Their Respective
Houses.

Sergeants-at-Arms Frank B. Watkins,
OF the Senate and J, M. Johnson, Of
the House, returned from Amherst yes
torday morning, where on Thursday,
they each served notice on behalf OF
their respective houses upon Judge c. ],
Campbell that after twenty days from
said service the General Assembly will
proceed to consider and vote upon the
question Of his removed from Office upon
the charges alleged in the Joint resolu-
ton recently adopted. full copies of
which were served, along with the formal
notices, Following is a copy Of the re-
turn made to Clerk Button. Of the Sen
ate, by Sergeant Watkins yesterday;
.'Executed by delivering a true copy
OF within notice, accompanied by copy
of the Joint resolution, stating the causes
alleged therefor. to G, ], Campbell IN
Amherst county, Va, on March 10. 1909.
IF. B, WATKINS"
"Sergeant-at-Arms Senate OF Vlrglnla.
Tho return made by Sergeant johnson
to Clerk Williams, OF the House, was IN
the exact form OF the one printed above
The officers say they had nice trip
to Amherst and that there was no spe-
cial Incident attending the official serV-
They Arrived In Amherst Wednesday
night, and sent word to Judge Camp.
bell that II convenient they would meet
tho latter In his Office the next morning
At 1880 O'clock on Thursday they en-
tered the office of tho accused Judge,
where they found him In company with
q number Of friends and formally dis
charged their duty. and missing train
connections, remained In Amherst until
Thursday night.
Tho twenty days allowed Judge Camp
bell under the Constitution In which to-
make his answer to the General Assem-
bly, will expire on Tuesday, April 7th
After that day the General Assembly
may, whenever either House shall choose
to do SO, take the matter UP and pro-
ceep to its consideration, when Judge
Campbell will answer, and what will be
the nature Of his answer no one knows
but It has become evident that 1t IS not
the disposition OF the body to allow him
counsel, as the Committee for Courts Of
Justice contend that presidents are
against this course, 81,
f The case lsFnow RAPIDLY reaching Its
Anal stage, and the end will be watched
Tor With the utmost interest q "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
WEATHER BUREAUS
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN
my Associated I'ress.)


WARRINGTON, D. c., March 2o.-The
only new development In the flood stu
alton since Thursday night has been the
breaking of tho lcvce at Random Lake.
near Pecan Point, Ark. The water
through this crevasse will complete the
flooding of Crittenden and the eastern
portions OF Cross, st, Francis and Lee
counties, In Arkansas. The water will
reach the st, Francis River through the
Tryonsa River. This will prolong the
food crests below the mouth of the st.
Francis, particularly from Helena to
Vlcksburg, and the extreme gravity of the
situation should not in the least DO UNI
derestimated,
The local situation at Memphis con-
tinues practically Unchanged the river
being about stationary at forty feet, 1t
Is now evident that the stages from He
lena to Vicksburg will be somewhat high
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
LEVEE DYNAMITEDT TO
EASE WATER THROUGH
Inv Associated Press

.la.TIsI7 "a v (By Associhteu Prcss) r.TN - n
vICKsBURG, MISS. March 2o.-show-
icrs. accompanied b. stiff northwest
winds, have caused Increased anxiety
for the safety OF the leyees in this sec
ton. A more rapid rise Of the river is
also noted, the gauge here registering 51.1
feet tonight q rise OF six-tenths In
twelve hours.
II A private .levce at Davis, south OF here,
was dynnmited in several places with the
object OF easing the water through. and
TO prevent the great damage feared from
sudden rush.
Al tho crossing OF the Big Black River
and the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
Railroad back water has spread al over
the roadbed for several hundred Sa LrtIds
north and south an.a 90
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
:Telegraphlc Brevities.

PH1LIPsDALE, R. I.-Three women
were Instantly killed and fourth was
seriously injured while walking from
Packtucket to this place on the tracks
OF the New York New Haven and Hart
ford Railway The victims In trying to
avoid one train were struck by an engine
on another track. 5t57
BUFFALO. N. Y.-C. Moensch & Sons
Company, and Moensch. FISHER & Gaens-
stem Of Gowandn. two Of the biggest
tannery concerns In this part OF the
country, are insovent. Application for
tho appointment Of receivers for both
companies was made to-day.
MOULTRIE, GA.-John Henry Bryant,
colored, was hanged here to-day for the
murder Of Daniel Buckner. whom no
killed during an alteration over wo-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
MATCH DID
THE. WORK
Hotel Destroyed by Fire and
One Life Sacrificed.
nv Associated Press, J

III L.
c;RAt,D RAPIDS, MECH.I March. so.--
BY the careless throwing down OF a
lighted match by guest In his room,
a fire was started at I o'clock tonight
which practically destroyed the Claren-
don Hotel, at Canal and Seventh streets.
entailing total loss Of between Soo'Voo
and 100000, and causing the loss OF one
life and the more or less injury OF sew
ernl others: This dead:
w. ]. HAWKINS. travelling man Of
Ray City, Mich; body discovered after the
fire had been eXtlnguiShed.
Peter sternburg. chcago; travelling
man. seyarely burned on face and hands.
Mira. William Laugherly, dancing teach
or, OF this city; head burned,
Guy Door, yardman' head ana race o!'s-
tered
Harry Morris. bell-boy. bruised ana
burned on hands and face,
( Peter sternhsrg went to hin room on
the second floor and after isnltlnS the
gas, threw the lighted MATCH among y
lot of his silk goods, which lmmedlasely
took fire. He made a desperate eftort 10
.extinguish the flames. being severely
burned before he rushed out and gave
the alarm, The flames spread through
the four-story brick building with great
rapidly, and by the time the fire depart
mont got to work the flames we're hurss'
Ing from nearly every window. III
Fortunately, at the hour Of the IRE
most Of tho guests were out o. tRelr
rooms, Il panic ensued among those w ~
the upper stories, and NUMBER o. lnsA'
''I Mha ssS BODY Of Hawkins was found In q
paok room, On tho third floor. badly
.charred, He had been cut Oft from es-
cape by the flames tn 'front.' and his so e,
looked out over the po yer ga nal IN the
rear % the not N whore itlSWould hove
Iheen Inn ble IA reach him from the
OUTSIDE sysR iiss his 2IisAt had been kn own
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
BANKS HOLDING WELL
ABOUTNE ORLEANS
Try Assnciated Prcss.,

4 NEW ORLEANS, LA. March 2o.-At
noon today the guage read 1877, which
makes the record for highest water BY
night 1t had returned to 1876, but higher
water Is sure to come. The levee line
from Baton Rouge down Is still Intact
and In fine condition. None OF the rail-
roads out OF New Orleans are experience
ing any trouble. Whatever anxiety cx-
lists has passed, owing to the work dur
Ing the past few days Of favora pie
weather. but vigilance Is maintained,
and large forces OF men are kept at work
all along the line from vicksburg to the the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
PRODUCE ASSOCIATION
Its Members Hold a Pleasant Confer
enca With Retail Grocers' Committee.

Its Members Hold a Pleasant Confer
ence With Retail Grocers' Committee.
The regular semi-monthly meeting OF
the Richmond Fruit and Produce Assoc
citation took place last night at the hall
Of the T. P. A., corner Third and Main.
At previous meeting Of the association
an invitation had BEEN extended to the
Retail Grocery Association to appoint
a committee to explain the meaning Of
q certain circular letter sent the members
by the Retail Grocery Association, in re-
gard to the manner and to whom they
sold their goods.
This committee from the Retail Grocery
Protective Association was present and
a general conference took place along
lines Indicated In the circular mentioned
The conference between the members OF
the two organizations was very pleasant
and courteous. and the meeting was
much enjoyed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
DEATHS OF DAY,

(By Associat ted l'rcss.)
PHILADELPHIA, PA. March pa
5cablegram from Florence, italy. an
nounces the death to-day In that city
OF Charles Godfrey Leland, the author
and journalist.
JACKSON, MISS, March oo.-4Associate
Justice samuel II. Turrct OF the Missis-
sippi Supreme Court. died at his home
in Clark county to-day, near where he
was born nearly seventy years go. He
had a long and eventful public career,
He was member Of the secession con-
ventlon In 1861 and an officer in the Con-
federate army four years. He was app
pointed to the supreme bench by Gov
ernor McLaurn in 1897.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
PISTOL WAS NOT LOADED
AND NO HARM WAS DONE
(Dy Associated Press.)

No. (Dy AssOciated P!tHs. -7' 80
PARIS, March ao.--At the close OF Sarah
Bernhardt's performance in "Werther."'
a I her theatre yesterday evening. follow
ing tho dramatic climax when Werther
seeks to XIII herself, the audience was
startled by womnn's voice in the body
OF the theatre crying, II, too, wish 10
de- This was followed by a pistol shot.
It proved to an attempt at suicide by
Madame Paue de Martigny. we'll
known newspaper contributor. she was
ACCOMPANIED by her daughter. who.
knowing her mothers suicidal intent, had
withdrawn the ball cartridges, SO that
the shot did not cause any damage be-
You'd a temporary panic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
Arrest ofJackson,
nv Associated Press

go @1 (Hy ASSOSIRttU FIts9;I ~
SELMA, Af4A,-lIorace Jackson, Wans.
ed upon several charges of postoftlces and
bank robberies, was arrested mere 20
day by Postofiice Inspector kile, ott Gth-
icinnati, 1t Is understood that JACKSON
has served previously three sentences "
prison for various osfet,sess t.e8 waa e E.S
FED 10 Montgomery this evening for prsss.'8|
l!paiAary hearing & !. sss IS, AZ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21
j. than At nrst indicated. and about as

follows: BE 81 Z t "a
Helena, about fifty feet more definite
forecast at this time being impossible,
owing to the uncertainty as to tho amount
OF crcvnsse water that Is coming through
the ST. Francis; Arkansas City, nifty
three; Greenwich forty-nlne,8 and Vicks-
burg, flfty.two feet. For the New Or
leans district the forecasts continue the
Same. The river has now passed the high
water mark Of 1897 and tonight reads 1876.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21

IIospitaI, . q 8El-9 D, ., z 70 Is q ,91
5ampton / county. is with her uncle, Mr.
William iBarham, on Beech Street,
n Mrs Mary Robinson. q Caroline. 81
with hof sister. Mrs, ~ lllap Nv ILLS,
Floyd {lAYenus, 5s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21

Mrs, r., e. Anderson, Of No, 6l4 North
Ninth Street. Is improving at Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-21

In the city the Situation Is about the
same. Much OF the manufacturing dis.
itrict Is still flooded, and In the residence
portion there is much suffering. Devel-
opments to-day tend to show that the re-
ports from Marion last night were some-
what exaggerated. The levee was not
dynamited to-day. II
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
n[nb[Q5 KID
Up f|L|bU5T[R
Speaker Has to Count
Himself to Declare
a Quorum.
REGRET EXTRA SESSION
Senate Accepts the Resolution for
Publishing Congressional
Directory.
REGRET EXTRA SESSION

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s.- The
democratic filibuster recommended in
the house this morning, the objection
being there was no quorum. The
speaker said he would count himself,
after which he declared a quorum was
present.
The senate amendments to the ma
val appropriation bill was placed be-
fore the house. The senate this
morning showed a feeling of regret
regarding the prospects of an extra
session. practically accepting a reso-
luton from the committee on print
ing directing the publication Of a
number of copies of the congression-
al directory for the special session Of
the senate, If one is called, to be
ready the first day of such session.
This afternoon Mr.. Aldrich;s finan-
cial bill was taken UP. Bacon, Mar
tin and Tillman voted with the re-
publicans, favoring its consideration.
The general deficiency appropriation
bill was reported with amendments
and the Notifications appropriation
bill was taken up.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
SPOKANE STRONGEST
OF UNION CITIES

national bodies who address them in
variably expresses his surprise at
the wonderful advance made by union
ism in this city within the past two
years. And it is probable that great
err progress has never been made than
during the last two months. Since
the beginning of January 10 organiza-
tions have been established.
What. in your opinion, Mr.. Nc
Carthy, is the cause of this wonder
full progress in Spokane?'' was asked
We'll, I attribute it in a great
measure to the character of the men
who are guiding the union cause here
I have also heard it said that The
Press is on the side of labor unions
and when a labor organization has q
daily paper that stands up for it
there is no doubt of the supremacy
of organized labor"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
SAW MRS. SAGE
in PORTLAND
Henry King. Travelling Salesman. Believes
Missing Medium Is at the Perkins
Hotel. Brilliantly Arrayed.

said Mr.. King, was the brilliant col
lection of diamond rings she wore.
There was something about her gen.
eral appearance that gave me the
impression of a woman who claimed
to be q wonder worker of some kind.
'She was seemingly Ill at ease
every time I saw her and the man
who acted as her husband was con-
tinuously running in and out of the
hotel.
There was something strange
about the actions of both that could
not escape observation, and as I be-
gan to guess their occupation it sud-
denly dawned on me that this was
the woman of which 1 had been read
ing as being charged with swindling
people in Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

Spokane strikes me as being the
strongest union city in the country.
Everything here seems to be manned
by union labor. remember the time
when the contrary was the case. Only
a few years ago a union man was as
hard to find in Spokane as tree in
Butte City"
THIS is the opinion expressed by
T. J. Mccarthy today, during a con-
versation, on the situation of labor
in the United States. AS Mr.. Nc
Carthy has for many years been iden-
titled with the cause of trades union
ism, 1t is probable that no one is
better fitted to discuss the labor prob
lem.
Members Of the trades council also
state that every representative of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
PEOPLES UNITED cxuncM.

At the Peoples United church.
Howard street and Second avenue.
Rev. George Boiler will preach to-
morrow morning. Miss Anna Bush.
superintendent of the Prison and Re-
form mission, will address the con-
gregation I'm the evening. There will
be Sunday school service In the morn
ing at 10 o'clock and In the after
noon at 3 o'clock In the school Geo
ton 70l Pittsburg street. DIR. Nc
Inturff, the pastor also announces
special services for Tuesday and
Thursday evenings.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

From the description given of
Rev" Alice Sage, the missing medi-
UNI who boarded westbound mid
night train with the valuable chattels
of other people, she was seen in
Portland about two weeks ago. At
least that is the opinion of Henry
King a travelling man who claims
to have read all about the case at
the time it occurred.
Mr.. King said this afternoon that
the woman who attracted his atten-
ton conformed in every particular to
the description given of Mrs. Sage.
She was at the Perkins hotel and
was accompanied by a man who
claimed to be her husband.
What drew my attention to her."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
.x.JoCKEY A WRECK.

A few years ago one Of the best
jockeys in the business, Sam Brennan
is today a total wreck. It's the old
story - couldn't stand prosperity.
About two months ago he came to
this city from Seattle and has been
drunk ever since. Last night De-
tective Stauffer arrested the ex-
jockey, who was just on the verge
of delirium tremens. He has made
in the neighborhood of $50. 200 during
his career on the race track.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
on CHARGE OF
STEALING TRUNK.

Professor J, II. Freeman, a the
atricai performer. who was recently
released from the isolation hospital.
where he had been confined FIVE
weeks. caused the arrest this after
noon OF John Armstrong and A. o.
Highland on a charge OF stealing a
trunk which contained all his stage
clothes and other effects. Freeman
had left the trunk on the third floor
of the Stockholm and when released
from the hospital the trunk had dis
appeared. The men arrested were
employees OF the saloon. Sergeant
Sullivan found the trunk In the room
occupied by Highland. Armstrong
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
BOYD RESIGNS
EARLY next week.

Councilman L. F. Boyd will assume
his duties as assistant postmaster
next Monday.
Il shall tender my resignation to
the council" said he this afternoon,
''very early in the week. There are
a few matters relating to the Third
ward which desire to straighten
out, and as soon as I draw them to
the attention Of the council shall
resign"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
Three PETTY THEFTs.

o. c. Running Of the Crystal sa-
loon missed gold watch from his
room at 22S Sprague avenue last
night. The robbery was reported to
the police.
Some time during the night three
pairs OF trousers disappeared from
the clothing store at 323 Washing
ton street.
A set of work harness was stolen
from the barn of j. r. Clifford last
night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
A Fatal WRECK IS
CAUSED BY LANDSLIDE
Passenger Train Punges Into the Tennessee River Near
Lenoir City---Three Are Killed and Twenty-four
Passengers Are Injured

into the Tennessee river. Four
coaches were piled on top of it, three
of which were burned.
The relief train has reached here
from the wreck, bearing the bodies
Of the engineer and postal clerk.
One other is dead and "a passengers
were seriously and two fatally in
jured.
The baggage and express cars with
most of the mail were burned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
CYCLE PATHS TO BE
IN GOOD CONDITION

pany, however, put restrictions on
Superintendent Dow, with the result
that he found it hard to accomplish
his work in a satisfactory manner.
He was permitted to get cinders only
six days in June, 10 days in Novem-
Der and six days In February. Mr..
Beamer. the new superintendent of
the Northern Pacific. is putting no
restrictions on Mr.. Dow. and if he
continues to give him cinders, the
paths will be in good shape in one
week"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
FLOOD Threatened
IN WEST VIRGINIA

PARKERSBURG. w. Va, Feb. 2s.
L-Considerable apprehension Is felt
over the rapid rise of the rivers. due
to 20 hours heavy rain. The Ohio
has risen eight feet and the Little
Kanawaha at Creston has risen 10
feet Much damage has been done.
Government observers predict the
highest water ever known In the Lit
tie Kanawaha- The steamer Excel
was driven against the pier this
morning and sank almost instantly.
The crew was rescued. The steamer
Is n total loss, being carried down
stream by the flood.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

cred to be in attendance today. Re-
'clining on stretcher placed in the
jury box he was able to resume his
duties.
The defense made it's opening state
ment to the jury this morning and
own defense. He is bluff farmer Of
the Dutch type. He said his horses
ran away with him and that he did
not know he had run over Orion at
the time of the accident.
The greater part of next week will
be occupied by this case, as the de-
Tense will make stubborn fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
AMERICAN CITIZENS
CONDEMNED BY SULTAN

VIENNA, Feb. 2S-Two Armeni-
ans, both American citizens, have
been convicted of taking part in the
Smyrna revolutionary conspiracy
against the sultan. One has been
sentenced to death and the other to
life imprisonment. =.
Reports say the sentences are un-
just and were passed for the pur-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

1t was stated today in the office
of the city engineer that within one
week the bicycle paths would be In
good condition, providing nothing is
done to impede the work Of Superin-
tendent Dow. 1t appears that ever
since he succeeded Joel Hindman. Mr..
Dow has met with considerable op-
position. In speaking of the matter
this morning. Engineer Gill said:
up to the time that Mr.. Hindman
left office there was no difficulty in
getting cinders. The railroad COM
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
TOTAL Of a.
MEN ENLISTED.

After enlisting "A men and boys
for the navy. Lieutenant Miller Of
the United States navy and his stan
will leave for Tacoma tonight.
Spokane has been one Of the most
resourceful cities yet visited by the
recruiting party. resulting in secur-
ing some of the best material for
the navy enlisted in the west. The
members OF the party express them
selves as highly gratified with the
response made to the navy's call.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28
WILL BE A PARTNER.

The Broberg Land company, River
side avenue and Mil street. will ad-
nit II. z. Schiller. recently of Ross
land. b. c.. into partnership and the
firm name will hereafter be known
as Broberg & Schiller.
Mr.. Schiller was ticket agent at the
old Union depot. the present site OF
the o. II. & N. depot. for six years
and until recently was employed as
a bookkeeper ut the War Eagle and
Centre Star Offices at Rossiand, b. c..