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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-21

Buffalo, are the leading batsmen OF the
Eastern.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-21

Detroit Is leading all the American
League cities in attendance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-21

Cy Young earns any game he wins. He
works TO the limit from start TO finish,
always earnest and determined. and
never stops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-21
BASEBALL REFLECTIONS.

Six Detroit players are hitting over the
800 mark.
Detroit is leading all the American
League cities in attendance.
Castro, of Rochester, and Gettmsn, of
Buffalo. are the leading batsmen of the
Eastern.
Not a bad name for a pitcher-Pfan-
miller. Baltimore got two hits off him
Thursday.
The Reds. got a fat check for the New
York series. The total attendance for
the four games was 30.210-
Ducky Holmes seems to be playing
very good ball for Washington this
year.-Detrolt Evening News.
Manager Griffith, of the New York
Americans. has signed Pitcher Pounds.
who was released by Cleveland
Phelps. the Pittsburg catcher. who
split finger last Saturday. Will be out
Vi AAE CANT pioDoDiy wv hCCho.
O'Brien, with Boston, has made two
safe hits In thirty-five times at bat.
About tine TO give Stone a chance.
Cy Young earns any game he wins. He
works TO the limit from start TO finish,
always earnest and determined. and
never stops.
The New York populace is not mere
ly wild over baseball. but frantically.
-frenziedly crazy" says the New Yorz
Examiner"
They are still wagering at even money
In Pittsburg that the Pirates Will win
the pennant in the National League for
the third time.
Washington does not look very strong
and is easily the weakest OF the four
American League clubs in the Eastern
division.-Louisville COurier-Journal.
There must be something in name.
Sudhon. for st. Louis. and Sutnoff. for
Cincinnati. are, with the exception of
Wild Bill Donovan. pitching the best
ball in the country.
while 1t may be that most people
can't figure the Athletics as close con-
tenders for the pennant this year. let
me give the tip that that club is one Of
the most dangerous in the league" re-
marked Fielder Jones. of the White
Stockings, the other day.
In the last game of the series with
New York Flick faced the pitcher five
times. yet was not credited with time
at bat. He drew two passes. was hit
twice. and made a sacrifice. Last year.
in game at Baltimore, Flick drew I'VE
haees ON balls
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-21

Manager Griffith, of the New Yorl
Americans. has signed Pitcher Pounds
who was released by Cleveland
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-21
NATIONAL.
RESULTS OF GAMES
PLAYED YESTERDAY
AMERICAN.

AMERICAN.
Cleveland. 5; Washington, 4
Detroit, 3; Philadelphia. 1.
st. Louis, 4; Boston, 8.
New York, 5; Chicago, 3,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-21

O'Brien, with Boston. has made two
safe hits IN thirtyfve times at bat.
About time TO give Stone a chance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-21

Phelps. the Pittsburg catcher. who
split a finger last Saturday. Will be out
OF the game probably two weeks.
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Tlme-I:II12, III, l:lS12, III, I:I8.
Glass 3-Trotting; half-mile heats:
Joe D., S. h., by Roy Wilkes,
dam BY Wilson's Blue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
BANK IS CLOSED
PENDING INQUIRY
No Statement Will be Issued
Until Affairs Have Been
Looked Into.
tBy Associated Press.)


CHARLESTON g. c.. November ia
dispatch to the News and Courier from
Camden s. c.. regarding the death OF
Bank President Boykin and the suicide
OF Cashier zemp, says:
There are no Developments in the tras-
edy OF yesterday evening. The following
notice. signed by the directors OF tho
Farmers and Merchants Bank, was posted
on the bank door to-day:
a.. Onaccount Of the death Of the pres
ident and cashier. occurring OH tho same
day, this bank will remain closed for
such time only as will bo necessary for
n ninquiry Into It's affairs and for taking
all proper measures to protect the inter-
ests Of creditors.
A thorough examination OF the Affairs
OF the bank Is in progress to-day. AS
soon as the result Jis ascertained 1t VIII
be given to the public. business may be
resumed In q day or so.
President Boykin's son u the only sur
vivor who knows the safe combination,
ana he was too grief-stricken to come
down to-day after his fathers funeral
Both OF the dead, men have brothers on
the Board Of Directors, and no meeting
was held or statement prepared for the
public to-day.
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BY direction Of the owner, who has re.
moved, and who IL desirous OF dispos!ng
OF the property, even at a sacrifice rather
than to rent the same. I will offer for SALE
on the promises, at tho time stated, the
above very DESIRABLE PRESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY above mentioned. The build
ing Is three story brick, and contains
every modern convenience and comfort
such az tiled halls and bath, the latter
fitted with the most expens1ve sanitary
arrangements; inlaid floors In parlors and
dining rooms, walls of most OF the rooms
and sta1rways handsomely frescoed. sta
tionary wardrobes and stands, electric
lights, etc, etc. In fact,fno expense was
spared to make the property complete IN
every detail, and few, II any, residences IN
the city can compare with the interior
finish. There ID Immediately n the rear,
Sp 6b 5iIassNsfSfdR * s s.SY With ample
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES although tke owner has spent
O. very large amount on the properly, ne
does not expect fancy price. and those
in search Of O. flrst-claas property can at
tend sale with the assurance that great
bargain can be had. To properly appre-
ciate this property It must be seen, and
the auctioneer will be pleased to Inspect
same with any one wisbing to make ex,
animation before the SALE and It Is well
worth the while OF any one to do SO. sec
him: YOU will. not regret It.
TEEtMS-Will be very liberal ana an
.nounced Mt time OF sail Most OF the pur-
chase price can remain on ~, the properly.
POsSESSION LMMDDLATELY:
nov 1B.tdy H. A. MCURDY.
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TROLLEY CAR. STRUCK
BY BACKING TRAIN
Hole Stove in Side, But Nobody
Was Hurt-Blarne to be
Fixed To-day.
MANcHEsTER's PREACHERS
Fine Quartette Assigned by the
Methodist Confercnce-Otfer
News From South Side.

Passengers In the Richmond and Pc
fersb,irg electric car that left Petersburg
for Manchester at O'Clock yesterday
evening were considerably jolted and
alarmed when the car reached the CROSS
Ing Of the Farmvile and Powhatan road.
near Chester.
Tho cause OF the Jolt was broadside.
collision. Tho electric car had almost
crossed the narrow gauge track when q
car bumped into 1t and tore a hole In tho
side.
It seems that a train was backing down
the narrow gauge track across the electric
line track. The mototman on the electric
car says he saw no lights and did not
know the train was 40 near. The Farm
vile and Powhatan people say they gave
the usual signals at the crossing.
The damage 10 the electric car was not
great, and nobody was hurt. The Farm
vile and Powhatan car was dcrailed. Tho
affair will be investigated to-day and the
blame placed where II belongs.
POOL TOURNAMENT.
A pool tournament will be held in Man
chester next week, to be engaged In by
local experts for tho championship. A
series Of games will be played In the diff
ferent pool rooms, and The occasion prom
ises to be most Interesting one, as
there are q number OF good pool players
In the city.
NIGHT SERVICES.
Following up the usual custom, Father
Walters will begin his evening services
again next Sunday night. The services
will begin at o'clock. The subject for
Sunday night will be Indifference. or Is
Ono Church AZ GOOD AZ AnotherT The
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D )Il| rich / :
INDICTMENT
Few New Developments in the
Postoffice Case in Omaha,
Nebraska.
SENATOR IMMUNE FOR TIME.
Cannot be Arrested on Charge
Brought Against Him While
Congress Sits.
SENATOR IMMUNE FOR TIME.
Cannot be Arrested on Charge
(BY Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.)
OMAHA, ,NEB., November 17.--NeW de-
velopmentss in the Dietrich-B'lsher post
office case, In which indictments were re-
Senator Charles H. Dietrich and Jacob
Fisher. postmaster at Hastings. Neb.,
have been few during the day. Although
four other cases in which postmasters and
their appointments are said to be under
investigation are expected to BIO pre-
scented to the grand Jury for action, none
OF them came up to-day. These addition
al cases. IT. is stated, are to be taken up
at once, and It was stated at the District
Attorneys Office that a large number of
witnesses have been called to testify be-
fore the grand jury.
District Attorney Sommers has all along
refused to give out any information what
ever or to discuss indictments. To-day.
however, he denied that witnesses had
been treated unfnvorably or intimidhted
In any way, adding that his action in
bringing the postmastership transaction
before the. grand Jury was Incidental to
the general policy he has pursued during
his incumbency or office.
Postmaster Fisher to-day furnished
bonds III the sum of 81 900 on each indlct-
mont against him, He was downcast over
the result OF the investigation by the
grand Jury. but denied that no had any
transaction with Senator Dietrich OF q
compromising nature,
At the Federal building It was stated
that United States Senator is immune
from arrest on charges OF the nature Of
those named In the indictment while Con-
gress Is In session, As a consequence,
Senator Dietrich will not be apprehended
at this time
A. statement given out by Fishers
friends regarding the postmastership
transaction says that Dietrich rented to
the government quarters for the postol1lce
for 81, 400, which he considered worth 800.
The difference OF 500 was paid to DIE
trioh by Fisher and his deputy under the
arrangement by which Fisher received his
appointment. subsequently the money
was refunded by Dietrich.
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r,venu. and for other government pur-

A bin has been Introduced by Repre-
sentative Thomas, OF North CaFoi'IlA'
which proposes the appropriation OF zen
thousand dollars to be expended ~ M
closing and beautifying the ground on
which Ia situated the monument on
Moores Creek battlefield.
A somewhat remarkable bill 10 one Of
fered to-day by Representative Cowhero,
OF Missouri, appropriating twenty thou-
sand dollars for the erection OF monu.
ment to the soldiers Of ths Federal ana
Confederate armies, who fell at the bat.
tie Of Lone Jack. Mo-, on the 18TH, oay o.
August, 1852. There Is slim chance OF
such a bill becoming a law, as the Dnited
states government has never erected q
monument to Confederate soldiers.
n this connection may be mentioned
! the = Bill introduced 5by- Representative
burton az Kansas, for the erection OF q
monument at Fort Scott, Kan, COM
memorating tho lofty patriotism ana pup.
lie services OF the heroes OF the civil
war" The bill does not specify North
ern or Southern soldiers.
WANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
Senator Daniel presented to the Sen
ate to-day the petition OF Charles w.
Straughan. a printer OF virginia. ~no
alleges unjust and illegal treatment on
the part Of the Civil Service Commits
sion In the matter OF an appointment TO
the Government Printing once. The
petition also alleges unjust treatment. on
Tho part OF Public Printer Palmer. Inc
spetition alleges that the petitioner. IN
September, 1902. took the civil service
examination for position In the COY
ernment Printing Office; that ne made
an average OF S5.75 per cent. a short
time after ne took the examination ne
afnnlOyment
in the Government Printing Office. but
his preferential claim was ignored BY
the public printer ION three occasions,
and men who made lower averages were
given places. Straughan alleges that
the commission refused to certify his
name this year because 1t had been
three times rejected last year. He asks
that the Senate order an investigation
OF his case.
In the Senate to-day than have ever
been offered at any one time in tho his.
tory OF that body. Senator Plumb. OF
Kansas. on one occasion, introduced
about ono hundred bills, but Senator
Money to-day offered 233 measures, all
but Twenty-Five OF which were claims
against the government, and the twenty
five were pension measures.
ONE CENT POSTAGE.
Representative Smith. Of illinois has
introduced a bill providing that after
December LIST, 1904. the rates of letter
postage shall be as follows: On all let
tiers Weighing one ounce or less. the
postage to be paid from any point In
the United States to any other place or
point therein, and on oil drop letters
shall be one cent and for each frac-
tionnl ounce or fraction thereof. the
postage shall DO one cent additional,
A memorial was laid before the House
to-day by Speaker Cannon In the form OF
1oint resolution, passed by the Virginia
Legislature, Informing the world that
the three hundredth anniversary Of the
first English-speaklng settlement In
America, at Jamestown, Va, would BIO
celebrated by naval marine and In
Va, beginning May 18th. 1907.
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Makes a Denial.
(By Associated Press. }

z (By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Senator DIE
trlch said to-day OF his indictment at
Omaha: 'Thcre ia absolutely nothing to
have warranted the Indictment. have
never received a dollar or any property
from Mr.. Fisher or any other person In
exchange for my influence, have some
bitter enemies, AS Governor. refused
I'd pardon Joe BARLEY, the defaulting ex-
State treasurer. ! have It from reliable
authority that Mr. Summers. present
United States district attorney. Is largely
responsible for securing the pardon OF
BARLEY. 1t has been inumated to me
make me trouble II did not cease my
endeavor to have him ousted from his
present position"
The Senator says he will go home aud
demand an immediate trial. walyiny his
Immunity as Senator,
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loved IN the past few years OF service.
they give the incoming pastors hearty

they give the incoming pastors n0"l -
welcomes.
D 70 Fifth-street Church Rev A.. B..
Bharpe comes; Asbury Church receives
Rev. II. B. Beadles; Rev. r NJ Chano-
Ter remains ut Central. and Rev. >. Il
Routten comes to West End.
This Is quartette of preachers calcu.
lated to spread the gospel and to 90 GOOD
in the community. They take up tner
charges at once.
GAVE DEMONSTRATION.
Tho Clear Water Committee and su-
perirtendent Bharr, OF the water WORKS.
went to Richmond last night to attend the
demonstration given by Mr.. w. r. ChiD-
man, They were much pleased with his
plan for clearing water by electricity,
and II Is likely that the scheme may
reach a tangible head in the Council AZ
an early date.
The people Of Manchester are very much
interested In the clear water question,
and will welcome any plan by which the
end may be reached.
PERSONAL AND NOTES.
Rev, Landon Green. OF Powhatan, has
accepted the call to Oak Grove Baptist
The Ladies. Aid s1ciety OF Oak Grove
Church will give a supper at Masonic
TEMPLE on tomorrow night, Tor the
benefit OF the church.
Tho funeral Of Miss Kate Higgins took
place from Fifth Street Church yester-
day afternoon at o'clock
A colored fair will be given at I.eader
Hall on the 23d for the benefit Of Balm
bridge Street Church.
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MARRIED. IN COURT.

Thaddeus whitfield and Martha Free
man. colored. were married in the Mayor
courtroom yesterday AFTERNOON by q col
ored minister. The reason was that Tnad-
deu, preferred to marry Martha than TO
20 to jail. and Martha was willing. She
had sworn out warrant against him TOT
failing 70 keep his promise. but the war
rant was withdrawn and the couple de-
parted in a happy mien.
MAYORS COURT.
Mayor Maurice gave the Dixie on Com
pany thirty days TO mako q certain buiio-
inR owned by them freproof. Complaint
had been made that tho building or shed
was not fireproof. and was, therefore.
nuisance.
drunk and disorderly.
Melvin Robinson, the young man VINO
was nned the day previous for contempt
Of court, apoloE1zed to the court, and the
fne OF IS was RENTED.
NEW PREACHERS.
The Methodist Conference made very
ana assignments to Manchester. and while
the people regret tho going away OF those
who have made themselves SO much be-
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Salvation Leaders Meet.

(By Associated Press.)
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. November II.
The annual council OF the Salvation Army
officers OF the South convened here to-
day, representatives from all stations
south Of the Ohio River being present.
The session will last three days, being
presided over by Stan Captain Berry
man, assisted by officers from the North
and East. The Salvation Army headQuar-
tiers and hotel will be dedicated to-mos-
row.
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days
BY Augustine Royal & Co. and
A. l.. Adamson,
Real Estate Agents and AuctfoneerD;
Manchester, Va.

HULL srREET PRopERTY on
THURSDAY, NovMBER 10. 1903, AT
IsEs, HULL STREET, BETWEEN 9Th
AND 7TH STREETS, IN THE CITY OF
MANCHESTER, VA
BY virtue Of three 90 deeds Of trust ex-
sated a p P eta i March aa 1885, May
g. 1890, and February IL, 1891, to the trus-
tees of the Building and Loan and Trust
Company, of Manchester, Va, or their
successors In Office. and recorded in the
Corporation Court for the. said city in
+ u. b.. Vols. Ii and 10. pages 25s. 422 and
2S and being required 80 to do by the
beneficiary default having been made,
We, the undersigned trustees. will sell at
public auction on the day, hour and place
real estate. fronting IS feet on the southern
line OF Hull Street, between Sixth and
seventh Streets. by 1b5 feet deep to an
alley. There Is a large two-story double
tenement bsildSg on this lot, and all In
good order. This property Ia O. good rent
er. and will pay we'll as an Investment.
For other particulars. call on the auc-
toneers.
taxes, II any. BIO due, and to discharses
the balance due upon the debts secured
duo upon such terms as will be made
known at sale, but by consent OF parttea
much more liberal terms may be given.
A. L. ADAMSON.
AUGUSTINE ROYAL,
b. w. WE1SIGDR,
f.. Present Trustees.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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OBITUARY.

Funeral of w. Y, Abraham.
The funeral OF. Rev. w. y, Abraham
viii take place from the residence, NO.,
at $3.50 O'Clock. and the remains Will be
taken to Stanton for interment. Rev.
u. a, solly will conduct the service, as
sisted by Rev, DIR. W. r. Il Smith
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Embezzleu1ent Charged.

A white man named H. p, shultz, repre-
eenting a philadelphia publishing house.
was arrested by Detective Gibson ,yester-
day on a warrant charging him with en-
bezling 80 from James II Barrow.He
inquiry by wire ELECTED the reply his
house In Philadelphia that he was all
rlaht
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18

to Gloucester by tho York River steamer
tomorrow and inferred in the cemetery
adjoining the Bellamys Methodist Epis-
copals Church, Mr.. Harcum was prom
inent merchant. formerly of New Upton.
q man respected by all who knew him.
and consistent member Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. He leaves wife, ops
q ai1p hfer q nd four. sons -
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We will, sell at our, warerooms, No. or
THIS III! cWednesday} MORNING. NOV. 10.
AIare Harness and Phaeton; several high
grade Oak and Walnut Chamber Suits
and Wardrobes. Walnut and Oak Chairs.
Enameled Iron Beds, Art Squares, New
Bed Comforts. Tea and Dinner Sets, Sew
ing Machines, Mirrors, Pictures, Mat.
tresses. Mating, Carpets, stoyea. lot OF
shelf Groceries, etc.
+ TERMS-Cash. Sale positive.
THE VALENTINE AUCTION CO.
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BY James II. Crenshaw,
Real Estate Auctioneers. .
1913 z. Main Street.
COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE q,
~ OF
i8 NoRT DIGffrE BNrH sTREET.

BY decree Of the Chancery Court OF the
city OF Richmond entered in the suit OF
Mary Caroline Allan VS., Gepeyieve Mon.'
tague and ais, on November Sd. 1893, wa
Will sell by public auction, on the prems
"WEDNESDAY. NOV. 9TH.
at 4 O'Clock =, NJ, the following property
as dessrlbsd in the decree. as that lot.
with improvements thereon. No. 4Os NORTH
mond. and bounded as follows; Commence
Ing on the west line OF Eighteenth street.
81 feet and 6 inches north, or MARSHALL
Street, thence running northwardly and !,
fronting on said Eighteenth street . feet
and running back WestWardly between
parallel lines 1S3 feet.
TERM6-One-third cash. and the restdua /
In three equal installmentS, payable res /
speotiyely at six. twelve and eighteen
months from the day OF sale. the credig I.
miscellaneous to be evidenced by notes OF
the purchaser. with per centum per ans
mum interest from the day OF sale added.
and the title OF tho property retained al |
security for the said notes until the wholas
OF the purchase money Is paid and . oons 1
Veyancs directed by the court, ,, ~,
Special Commissioner. !
James II. Crenshaw, Auctioneer,
The bond required OF the CommisstoEstf
In the above suit mas been executed:
nov 1875, oAAA 2 la!:;s-l
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%. I, Harcurn.

lspse.al to The Tlmes-pispatsh)
Mr.. Q. y, Harcum died of blood poisoning
at the Maryland General Hospital, Balti-
more, to-day The ysmains will DO brought
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Miss Agnes Buchanan.

MHhERRIN, VA, November 17.-Miss
Agnes Buchanan, the A-year old daughter
OF Mr.. Dan Buchanan a resident OF this
county, died yes terday. For the past
year she had been sufferer from oon-
Sumption. Miss Agnes was one OF the
most popular young ladies OF this section.
The interment will be in the family
burying ground tomorrow at 4 P. NJ.
She leaves a mother. father and several
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Mills r. Minton.

Especial to The Times-Dispatot,.)
sMITEIFIELD. VA, November 17.-11r.
Mills r. h1inton. one Of the Oldest citizens
OF this section. died November 18TH, aged
seyenty-four.
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AUCTION SALES-Futu Days
BY II. A. MoCurdy.
Real Estate Auctlonesr.

5puBIc AUCTION SALE
I R75'.st, S9r OF THE
LATp REsIDENCD OF 4 BoRcHnRs,
D. AZ i $50 o'GL III ?: II.
NO SW SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
GAMBLDS HILL,
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Funeral OF DR., White.

The funeral OF DR., Charles p. White.
the colored physician. whose death 90.
CURED Monday afternoon will take place,
this afternoon at 3 O'Clock from the
FIRST baptist Church, colored,
cal School OF Harvard. and had ->prac-
tired medicine In Richmond about Ave