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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
UNITED woRkMEN ADJroURN.
Readlustment of the Assessment Rates
 Was Brought About.

St. Paul, June 22.-The Supreme Lodge, A. o. U. w., today adjourned it's thirty fourth annual convention. A readjust- ment of the assessment rates was brought about during the meeting. It provides for an increase in death benefit assessments beginning at the age of 24. At the age of 55 much heavier increase will be made, but there will be no increase between the ages of IS and "A. The Supreme Lodge today amended its laws so as to allow the supreme officers to change the choice of the meeting place if In their Judgment 1t be advisable, without consulting the delegates.
 The office of consulting actuary was created and M. M. Dawson of New York was elected to fill 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

Washington, June 22.-(special.)- )-Pres- ident Roosevelt has recently surprised his friends by an exhibition of a trait of char acter-smalness-wh it was not known he had developed to such an extent. The other day one of the reporters of a local paper assigned ''to do" the White House reported a story to the effect that Sem ator Scott of West Virginia had snubbed the president. It seems that Scott had an engagement with the chief executive and was kept waiting longer than he had expected,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
ALABAMIANs GRADUATE.
Three Young Men of the State Finish
 Course at West Point.

Washington, June 22.-(Special. .)-This years class at the United States Military academy graduated three Alabamians who with their assignments are as fol- lows: R. J. Powers. of Florence, eighth cavalry, Jefferson Barracks. O.; M. w. House, of Birmingham. artillery corps; R. c. Taylor. Huntsville, nineteenth in- fantry, San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
WRECK IN COLORADO.
Work Train CoIlides With Freight,
 Causing Death of Six Men.

Denver, June PA special to the Re- publican from Albuquerque says that news reached that place tonight Of head-on collision on the Santa Fe in which a half-dozen persons are reported killed.
 A work train ran into the first section of a freight and few minutes later the second section of the freight ran into the wreck. A relief train has gone to the scene of the disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
Freight Handlers BIacklisted.

Kansas City, Mo. June 22.-rhe striking freight handlers have been blackIisted and the strike will not be arbitrated by the railroads. The state board of arbitra- tion invited the railroads last week to have the differences submitted to the board This invitation the railroad off oials have now refused to accept. Nearly all the places of the strikers have been filled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
Murderer Dies in Jail.

Denison, Tex, June 22-Mnes walling- ford, who was arrested here for the mur- der of George Geyer. near Columbus, O.. died suddenly today in jail T. F. O'Neill and James Dunden. two detectives. ar rived yesterday to convey Wallingford back to Columbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
Anderson Is Passenger Agent.

Houston. Texas. June 22.-The Southern Pacific issued circulars naming T. J. An derson as general passenger agent for the Atlantic division and Joseph Allen as assistant MT. Anderson was formerly with the Seaboard Air Line. going to the Southern Pacific in 1900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
Internal Revenue Collections.

Washington. June 22.-The total collec- tions of internal revenue for the month of May, 1903, were $1S,415O35. decrease as compared with May last year of A. 73O,0sO The largest decreases were in tobacco and fermented liquors. For the last eleven months the total receipts were s209, 983, 143, a decrease of $39, ,36S, ,961.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
ANOTHER FEUD CAUCUS.
Officials of Kentucky Meet to Discuss
 BreathItt County Affairs.

Lexington, Ky. June 22.-An important conference affecting Breathitt county af- fairs was held at the Phoenix hotel here tonight. Those present were Gov. Beck ham, Inspector Hines, Judge Redwine. Commonwealth Attorney Bryd of Jack son, Adjutant General Murray and Col. Roger Williams.
 As the result of the conference Gov. Beckham decided to call special term of the Breathitt county Circuit court to consider the Ewen arson and bribery cases as well as other cases. Gov. Beck ham stated that no more troops will be sent to Breathitt county until the special term of court convenes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
Cruiser Will Be Launched.

Richmond, Va. June 22.-It is announced tonight that the cruiser Galveston will be launched under government auspices on wednesday afternoon next. at s:s0 o'clock. Miss Seely of Texas will be the sponsor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

} For Alabama: Fair Tuesday. Prob <
 . ably showers and cooler Wednes- t' day; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
vesuvIus in Eruption.

London, June 22.-According to spe- cial dispatch received from Naples, the volcano vesuvius is in full eruption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
WARDEN DID NOT WISH
 TO SLAUGHTER THE MOB.

It was evident that the warden did not wish to slaughter the mob in the prison corridor, so he directed that the fire hose be turned on the crowd This held the mob for a time, but not for long. A gen. eral rush was made. the guards were brushed aside and manhunt of the jail was made for the negro.
 There were many negroes confined in the prison but with the aid of man who knew White the negro wanted was quick ly found. Ills cell door was battered open and the accused man begging for mercy was dragged from the cell and the prison.
 When the crowd outside heard that suc- cess had crowned the efforts of the lynchers, a great cheer was set up. At tempts were made to shoot White on the spot, but the leaders of the crowd would have nothing but his life at the stake.
 The negro's hands were tied behind him. Then the march to the place of execu- ton, the scene of the assault on Miss Bishop at Prices Corner, was begun. It then became evident that plan of execu- ton had previously been arranged. With torches to lead the way and with 4O00 persons following the negro the victim was led down the road. White was given a last chance to speak and he Is said to have confessed to the assault. White was quickly chained to a post which had been placed by an advance guard and the dry underbrush, soaked with oil, was ignited. THE MOB LAUGHED
 AT MANS TORTURE.
 The horrible execution was on. White fainted and his body hung limp while the rabble laughed at his torture. Shots were fired into the body and the victim of the mob was soon dead.
 Satisfied with its nights work, the greater number of the lynchers left the neighborhood, many of them fearing ar rest However, large number of per sons loitered at the scene, awaiting de- velopments.
 The failure of the County court to give White a speedy trial is. the jail breakers say, in a great measure responsible for t onight's tragedy. The citizens of Will nlington and those in the vicinity of the scene of the crime wanted an immediate trial and Attorney General H. H. Ward laid the matter before the court on Thurs dav with that end In view. The court however. did not consider haste exped- tent. and the trial was set for the Sep tember term of court. With this decision of the court, the murmurings of mob violence became louder, and the indig- nation of the people greater. Sunday night two small crowds gathered near the jail but they were soon dispersed
 A coroner's inquest over the body of Miss Bishop was held, but the police, fearing that harm would befall the ne- gro, did not take him from the work house. The inquest was held without his presence. The verdict of the jury was that Miss Bishop came to her death from the effects of an assault committed upon her by one George White. ne-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
MOB LAUGHED AS THE POOR
 VICTIM WRITHED IN TORTURE
Four Members of the Attacking Party Were Shot By Guards and Then the Warden Turned on a Hose,
 But to No Avail.

Wilmington, Del, June 22.-A mob led by a man alleged to be a Yirginian to- night burned George F. White, negro. . at the stake at Prices Corner, four miles from Wilmington.
 The mob, consisting of 4Ooo persons stoned the workhouse, where White was confined on a charge of having assaulted and stabbed to death Miss Helen 8. Bishop, IT years of age, daughter of the Rev. pr. A. E. Bishop.
 The crime was committed last Monday afternoon and ever since then there have been mutterings of lynching the man. Dur ing the attack on the jail four law breakers were shot by the prison guards.
 gang of men and boys gathered to- night in the neighborhood of Prices Cor ner. They came from Wilmington and the small towns to the south of Prince s Corner. The place of leader was filled by a man said to be Virginian, whose iden- tity has not been learned.
 The police of Wilmington and several constables tried to disperse the growing crowd, but without avail. The men, bent on crime, were few in number, but they carried out their plans with the aid of the remainder of the crowd.
 It was after 10 o'clock when the march to the workhouse, mile away, was taken up, The chief warden of the workhouse and his guards, who have been on almost constant duty since the negro was landed in the prison, had been warned of the coming of the mob and prepared to defend the man at al costs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
MOB REAcHED.JAIL
 HEAVILY ARMED.

Armed with pistols, shotguns and other weapons the rabble soon reached the jail. Battering with railroad ties soon carried away the outer door of the workhouse. The second, third and fourth doors were battered down by the forward leaders in the attacking party, among the yells and cheers of those who were pressing for ward from the rear. Then the lynchers were momentarily halted by a hail of bullets from the inside. A great howl went up from the leaders, but they were pressed forward by those in the rear. More shooting followed and there was a scramble to get out, but the braver ones in the attacking party stood their grounds
 In the fusillade that followed four per sons fell all members of the mob. These were quickly carried to the rear and att tended by their fellows. Three of the wounded were men and the other was a boy, who is said to be Peter Smith.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-20
Wllkins..Hovey,

(special. to Tho Times. Dispatcn.)
OAK TRIBE, VA, Feb. 2l--A very
ul,let but pretty wedding took place We'd
nesday afternoon at 1880 O'Clock at tho
homo OF Mrs. Alice Townsende. when
Mis- Mabel Alice Hovoy became tho
bride OF Lieutenant r. u, Wilkins. Tho
Bride was most becomingly attlred in q
.gohg-away gown OF dark blue and was
attended by her maid OF honor. Miss
Blanch Townsendc. Mr.. Johnson, Of
Newport News, was, best man.
Rev. w. ]. King. pastor OF the BRIDE
otficiated at this ceremony. Immediately
attei which the happy couple were drly-
en- to Williamsburg. where they took the
Wcstbound train for short bridal trip.
Only few Of the most intimate friends
and relatives were present at the mar
ringe. The bride is the charming daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Alice Townsende. Of Ma
gruder, and is very popular. The groom
is first lieutenant OF the Huntington
Rifles tof Newport News, and rising
young business man, being a partner in
the firm ofsB.sB. Wilkins & Bro. Of that
city Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkins will reside
in Newport News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-20
Solree at Beaver Dam.

sGglt (specialtu The Times Dlsputch)
"a BEAVER DAM. VA. February 49,
A delightful soiree was attended by the
many friends OF Miss Kate Thompson,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs J. L. Thomp.
son. at their home In Beaver Dam Tues
day, February 18th.
Vocal and instrumental music was sue
cessfully rendered by Mr.. Bradley, OF
fredericksburg,
Games were INDUCED In, after which
refreshments were served. Rev. w. G.
Burch, M. G.. Wright and s. F. Seay at
tended the table. which was ridh7y deco
rated.
At late hour the little party dispersed,
1ll having spent an enjoyable evening.
The guests were as follows:
Misses Willie Phillips, Fenton Moss.
Katie Thompson, Mrs. j. f. Phillips. Mrs.
I.,ff Z. Thompson, all Of Beaver Dam;
Edith Withers,.f oak Level. Va; Carrie
Lacy, Spotsylvania county: Hattie South
worth, Thornburg, Va: Bertha McGhee.
Mansfield, Va; Lucy McGhee. Emmett's,
Va; Mrs. G. II. Rose. Richmond, Va;
Rev. w. G.. BurGh, s.. f. Seay, NJ. G,
Wright. 2. w. Seay, all of Richmond,
Va; H. s. Thompson. A. S. McGhee. OF
Beaver Dam. Va: s. G. Williams. ira
VILE, Va; Fl. R. Terrell. G. c. Elicit. ].
A Elicit, of Emmett's. Va; v. H. Rid
dell. Tabscot. Va. W.T.. Thompson, Fred
erlcksburg, Va: Mr.. Bradley. Fredericks-
burg Va. Es
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-20
WAsHlNdToN's BIRTHDAY
Preparations for Big Celebration at
ti4sA 2 Alexandria. ~ .

Preparations for Big Celebration at
i4sH 2 Alexandria.
nj en1(specinl to The Times Dispatch ) Fs.sc1
ALEXANDRIA, VA. February 49,
The Press Committee OF the parade to
be held next Monday in observance OF
Washington's birthday this afternoon
sent out invitations to newspaper people
OF Maryland, Virginia and Washington
and 1t Is expected that many will attend
The committee have secured two desir-
able rooms in the old Exchange and Bal
lard Hotel on North Royal, and the pa
radc can be satisfactorily viewed from
the balcony Of that hotel During the
day a lunch and other refreshments will
be served the visitors. and those who at
tend may be assured Of good time.
BESIDES Governor Montague. Lieutenant
Governor Joseph Willard will attend. .He
Will also be the guest OF Corporation At
torney Gardner L. Boothe. as will Gov
ernor Montague. The parade will consist
OF military, civic and industrial process.
sion and will be about two miles long.
IT promises to slrpass anything Of the
kind ever before given in this city. Eley.
en- brass bands. together with a portion
of the United States Marine Band. will
participate. The Executive Committee
have chartered two excursion steamers
to transport the visiting Washington or
ganizations to this city. !.
The fire engine of the city, which was
rebuilt by the American Fire Engine
Company. Of Senaca Falls. N. Y, and
shipped from the factory Of that COM
pany on February 18th last, and delayed
in transit arrived here this morning r.
was taken to the hydraulian engine house
and will take the place Of that engine,
The new engine will take part in the "a
rade to be held Monday next.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-20
JUDGE MCLAUGHLIN
Movement to Present His Portrait to
Washington and Lee
fsnec,o, 10 mo r,mes.n,sn,to, /,

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
BENNINGTON, VA, February ia
movement has been started here among
the friends Of the late Judge William
Mclaughlin for the purpose Of procuring
and placing In the nrt gallery of Wash
ington and Lee University n large and
handsome portrait of this distinguished
rist. For twenty-nine consecutive years
Judge Mclaughlin graced with dignity
and ability the Circuit Court bench of the
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Virginia,
embracing the counties Of Rockprdge, Au-
gusta. Rockingham, Bath, Highland and
Allegheny.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed a committee: Captain J. p. Moore
Frank 7. Glasgow, w. s. Hopkins. Paul
M Penic1 and R. r. Witt, the first
named being chairman and the last sec
ietary and treasurer. They will at once
proceed to raise the necessary funds and
have the portrait completed, so that it may
be unveiled at the commencement at
Washington and Lee In June next. An
opportunity will be given Judge NlcI4auch-
Inns friends in the several counties Of his
circuit to make contributions to this
fund.
No more suitable place could be select
ed for this deserved tribute to Judge Nc
Laughlin than the art gallery of his
alma mater, Of which he was a true and
loyal friend, an efficient trustee and at
the time of his death It's honored rec
# .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-20
FOSTER TO LECTURE
Distinguished Diplomat Will Be Heard
at University of Virginia.
(Speclal to The Times.DIsnot

u especial to The Times. Dispntch.)
4 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, VA.
February 1.-THE Hon, John W. Foster,
of Washington, D. c., will deliver q
course of lectures to the students of the
Law School of the University, about
the middle of next month, on the sub
Ject Of Diplomacy" General Foster
Is probably the most learned diplomat in
America. In 1873 he was appointed United
States minister to Mexico. where he
ser,eti for four years, when he WAS
appointed minister to Russia. Return
Ing from Russia, in 1881, he soon became
an authority on international law. Lii.
lsS2 he was appointed minister to Spain,
and after that was a special plenipo-
tertiary to negotiate reciprocity treaties
with foreign countries. He was Secre-
tut1 OF State In President Harrisons
Cabinet, after the resignation OF Mr..
Blaine. and was a representative OF the
United States OF the Behring Sea arbltra-
ton at Paris after that time At tho
close Of tho war between China and \Ia-
Ian he WAS invited by the Emperor OF
China to take the position Of High Com
missioner Of tho Empire Of China to me-
gotlnte the peace with Japan. In 1897
he was arronted special ambassador Of
the United States to Great Britain and
Russia, Since this time he has .e..led
In Washington, and was member Of
tho Anglo-Canadlan Commission OF 1898.
Pnrl.aps 10 man in the United States
has hold so many high positions, and
certainly no man stands higher as an
authority on international law and the
science OF diplomacy. He Is the author
OF "a Century Of American. Diplomacy"
and is now putting through press an
other work In the same line He Is an
III ID. of Princeton and OF Yale, not
to mention a number Of lesser instItu-
2. Z ltI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-20
AN ELECTION
in STAFFORD.
County to Vote on Subscrb.
ton to Electric Line.
BETWEEN WASHINGTON
The Line Would Run from the Count
Seat Of Rappahannock TO the Deep
Water onthe' Potomac, With a
Branch Line to Fredericksb'g
(speclal to me rime. .pl.pa.eh. /

tSpectal 20 The Times. Dispatch
E FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Feb. TO-
Last night was tho coolest OF the winter
here, tho thermometer registering four
degrees above zero. Tho cold wave or
some other cause has thrown all OF the
trains Off their schedule, those due hero
IN the early morning having been hours
late.
Judge R. Fl. L. Chichester. Of Stafford
County Court, In response TO petitions
signed BY tho necessary number Of free
holders, has ordered an election to taxa
place In the county OF Stafford on March
18th TO determine tho question as Ia
whether tho county shall subscribe $50
900 to the capital stock OF the rrede-
ricksburg and Rappahannock Electric
Railway which would extend from wash.
Ing ton, In Rappahannock county, through
iCulpcper, across the Rappahannock into
STAFFORD. thence to deep water on the
Potomac. II this line Is built branch
will be built from point in Stafford
county to connect either with the Mt,
Vernon. line or the Falls Church line.
giving communication with Washington.
The road will also connect with this city
by a short branch line OF about three
miles.
The Virginia Shirt Company's factory,
In this city. which has been continuing
itself to the manufacturing OF shirts, is
now also making overalls in large guam
titles, and most OF the output is being
sold to wholesale houses in this city. This
enterprise was established less than one
years ago and employs large number
OF operatives and Is succeeding we'll.
;ss.asF94 LITERARY SOCIETIES.
o. Tho literary societies OF Frederlcks-
l. ~ ILL.,
,ebratlon at College, Hall tonight before
a large and select audience, and the
representatives OF the two organizations
acquitted themselves with great credit.
evidenclng high literary qualities on the
part OF the individuals and excellent
training by the college. The programme
was "a very select one and interested an
gree
The Pension Commissioners OF this
city, In their report to the Corporation
Court, recommended the dropping OF
several pensioners In accordance with tho
law. owing to the fact that they are as
of 500.
NO COAL FAMINE
There Is no coal famine here, other
wise the present cold snap would have
more terrors than 1t has. This city has
been particularly fortunate In receiving
consignments OF coal at regular intervals
and coal can now be had In any quantity
at 50 per ton. which has been tho ruiz
Ing price for some time.
Berry's Wharf: on Machodoc Creek, in
Westmoreland county, has been added
to the schedule Of steamers making
landings In that creek.
Stir's Wharf. on the Potomac River.
in King George county, which was car
ried away by the Ice several weeks ago.
will be rebuilt as soon as Danger from
the ice is over.
oa The John P. Smith farm. in Louisa
county, near the comfy seat. contain
fne $40 acres. has been sold by Mr.. John
n Brown. the owner to Mr.. J. Z. VIII
.liams, OF Colorado.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-20
FROM CHINA
Miss Dodsonis rendered Reception
at Wytheville.

"''SS SSAo0''-'S = S''aS' SS - t'sSSSt'A'S''
at Wytheville.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
WYTHBv1LLE. VA, Feb. l0.--A beau-
tiful and most, hearty reception was
given on last evening by the rector DR..
NJ. p Logan, and the Woman's Auxiliary
Of St Johns Episcopal Church, at this
place, to Miss Steva r. Dodson, of Shang-
hal, China. Miss Dodson Is principal
Of ST. Mary's Hall. Shanghai, and has
returned to Wytheville, her former home.
for her vacation. after fourteen years
work In the China mission.
The Parish Hall was decorated with
hangings and embrolderies and many
curios which Miss Dodson brought with
her. Much OF the beautiful embroidery
was the work of her own pupils of st.
Mary's Hall. Perhaps tho most admired
of these was an exquisite stoll done by
her Chinese girls for Miss Dodson Us
a gift to DR.. Logan, who was her for
mer rector, and who Is still the much
beloved rector of this parish. Among
the objects Of interest shown was the
yellow Chinese flag with It's imperial
dragon and the tabled pearl, and gen.
uine Boxer flag which was brought to
Miss Dodson from tho interior Of China
after the troubles.
The reception was attended by the
members of the congregation and of the
missionary societies Of the various de-
nominations Of the place.