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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25

cillor doctor of laws. colonial treasurer,
minister of labor minister of defense, and
all the rest of 1.-THE man whom queens
and princes delight to ROnor-is the same
Digger Dick whom YOU and | knew when
he kept a little roadside saloon up in the
mining district and threw the miners out
wherever they got too fresh He's gone q
long way since then, hasn't he? From tav
ern keeper at the gold diggings to guest of
1 he nlIenn-hr.Xo for Digger DiCk' ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25


Copyright, 1903 by Joseph b. Bowles.)
DR.. Samuel Johnson is quoted by Boswell
as saying that broker is "a negotiator be-
tween two parties who contrives 10 cheat
BOTH That may have been a fair defini-
ton of broker at the time DR.. Johnson
lived although he was by no means infalli-
BILE in his judgments. 1t is not, however, a
fair definition of the stock exchange broker
in the year 1903. No broker could long sus-
tain himself in business in Wall street who
cheated his customers. Years ago the
broker who robbed his client, John r. Dubb.
in the celebrated Hamilton and ST. Joseph
corner, was promptly expelled from the ex-
change
1t is a remarkable fact the significance Of
which has not been noted before, that in
this age, when middlemen in other branch
es of business are being driven out, and
when the trend of affairs is to get rid OF
all inferno diaries between the producer and
the consumer, the stock broker, who is also
a middleman, remains tiourishing as
ever. Apparently he cannot be dispensed
with. His services are essential to modern
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
How He Transacts Business
for Spectators.
PROFITABLE VOCATION
A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY MADE
IN COMMISSIONS.
Work Hard for Customers Interest
and There Are Few Fail
ures Recorded.

By Serene S. Pratt, associate editor Wall Street
journal, author of The Work of Wall Street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14

GENERAL.

The Pope'.s condition Is seriously worse
Stock market was distressngly weak a t
the opening, but a late,rally carried prices
of some active stocks above the level lost
and established net gains---After wild
scenes the Dublin Municipal Assembly
defeated the motion TO present an address
OF welcome to King Edward--Justice
Brewer of the Supreme Court declares
that every participant In lynching Is a
murderer. pure and smple--Gould de-
clares that Baltimore will be the eastern
terminus OF the great system which he
weld out of the Wabash roads--3Track ar
Brighton Beach was very muddy and the
talent was completely al sea--President
md Mrs Roosevelt entertain at luncheon
-Bookmakers t the Washington Park
track, as we'll as officers, We're put under
arrest---Judga William Hodges Mann
wants to succeed himself In the Senate,
but has said nothing as TO any aspirations
for the ernorshp--Christian EndeaN-
nrers begin the last day of their conven-
tion with sunrise services--Gishop joyce
declares that the consolidation of the En-
deavorers. Epworth Leaguers and Baptist
Young People Is Fish
ing schooner Emile Lyons goes down on
her third voyage and members OF the
crew and one passenger are drowned
Prince of Wales takes breakfast on the
Jfearsarge and inspects the vessel--Three
men killed by powder explosion at the
Latin Works near Wikesbarre-Isig
tent of the Christian Endeayorers Is up
set and a score of people slightly hurt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
BIG TENT UPSET;
NONE BADLY HURT
There were 5000 People I'm
der the Canvas and a
Score Slightly Injured.
(By Associated Press.)

DENVER COL. July 1s,-The big
tent Endeavor. where the Christian En-
deavor Convention has been held for the
past four days. was blown over late this
evening, more than 5000 people being
in the tent at the time. The injured
numbered nearly score. but fortunately
none of them was seriously hurt.
The presence of mind OF A. NJ. RAM
sey, OF Chicago. who sprang to a chair
and called to the people to hold up the
canvas and poles. Undoubtedly prevented
many from suffocation. As 1t was. many
women tainted and were extrlcated from
the folds Of the canvas with much diff
ficulty.
Among the sufferers from nervous
shock is Miss Mindeck, of New York.
The most seriously hurt are:
Mrs. Thornburg. Of Denver. bad wound
in forehead; serious.
Alicia Murdock. of Denver, arm frac-
tured.
Mrs Mrs. l. /. N. johnson, of Denver. badly
bruised.
cut by electric lamp; bad scalp wound
Miss Eta Ward, of Chicago, badly
Abrlised by falling pole.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
LAD is DROWNED
WHILE BATHING

Carlo sleg, aged eleven years. son Of
Mr. G. #. sieg. No. COZ North Seventh
street. was drowned in the river on the
south side of Mayo's Island Sunday after
noon while swimming with some COM
panions. His body was takeA from the
bottom of the river. where the water was
said to be twenty-five feet deep. some
hours afterwards byoW. IT. Stone. an ex.
pert diver. Coroner Taylor viewed the
remains, and learning the circumstances.
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
The funeral will take place from the
house this afternoon at 4 o'clock. con-
Quoted by Rev, Paul Menzel, D. D.. of st.
Johns German Lutheran Church
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
TURN FOR WORSE
General Condition Of Pontiff is Some.
what Depressed.
(RY Associated Press.l J

(Ry Associated Press.)
ROME, July 13,--The Pope's condition
took a turn slightly for the worse this
morning. Last night was rather a Sleep
less one. particularly during the early
ly speaks of agitated periods during the
night and confesses that the general con-
dition of the patient Is somewhat more
depressed. 1t developed soon after the Is
suance of the bulletin thai, this depression
was quite marked, and 1t continued ia
manifest itself throughout the forenoon,
one time assuming an alarming aspect.
This was when the Pope seemed to lost
his grasp on tangible surroundings, Fol
was a momentary hallucination. the pa
tient believing that show fitted through
the room. The doctor and the attendant
succeeded In Guieting his fears
preston the general condition of mental
alertness continues. When Doctors Ma1.
zoni and Lapponi, made their morning call
the patient inquired about DR. Rossonit
asking ''Why doesn't he come to see rne?"
Being told that Rosson was ILL.,, he said!
TELL him he, must take care OF himself"
Pope Leo is credited with having said:
"If am destined to die from this illness.
feast day OF the carmellte Madonna.
whom specially worship"
This presentiment Is remarkable be-
cause In a certain way 1t comedies with
by St Malachi. the bishop OF Armagh.
who predicted that Pope Leo. would be
succeeded by a, pope symbo!i2ins tha
motto "Ignes ardens" (burning tire). The
Carmeite Madonna Is me patroness OF the
origin to the prophet Elijah, who ascend
ed to Heaven In a chariot of fire,
Besides. a member and protector of this
order is Cardinal Gotti. who Is looked upon
as the most likely successor to the ponti-
IA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
JUDGE WITT
IN EARNEST
Throwing at Cars is Peniten.
tiary Offense.
FIVE INDICTMENTS so FAR. R
Grand jury Was No. Long Yesterday in
Acting-conflnement Upon Con-
vlctionls from One to Three
Years in PenitentiarY
FIVE INDICTMENTS so FAR

Judge witt, Of the Hastings Court.
gave instructions to the grand jury yes
terday which, 1t is believed. will have
the effect Of greatly lessening acts OF
lawlessness in Richmond. He told his
grand Jury that throwing missiles at
street cars, putting obstructions In their
way. and doing other things calculated
70 iniure passengers. were punishable
with confinement In the penitentiary It
is significant that the jury. after brief
sitting. returned five indictments. as fol-
'lcws
e. B. WRIGHT. rocking car In Lou
isiana Street, B>ulton.
JOHN M'DEvITr. placing obstructons
on the Laurel Street line.
H. S. cHITTAM. rocking q Laurel
Street car.
( JOHN HUDSON. and
S. r. PACE. throwing bottles or other
missiles at a Clay Street car.
In each case the indictment reads:
"Unlawfully and feloniously, but not ma
lcously." The significance of this is
that sentence in such cases Is not so
severe.
Reads Them the Law.
Judge Witt read to the grand jury sec
ton 3725 supplement to the Code of
1893. 1t is given here, and is likely to
nut the staying hand on those who do not
wish to wear stripes:
"If any person maliciously obstruct.
remove or Injure any part OF canal or
railroad, or any bridge or fixture thereof.
or maliciously obstruct or injure any
machinery, engine car. or work thereof,
whereby the life of any traveller or other
person or railroad is put In peril, he shall
be confined in the penitentiary not less
than two nor more than ten years; and
in the event of the death OF any traveller
or other person resulting from ouch
malicious ohstructing. removing or injur-
ing, the person so offending shall be
deemed guilty of murder. the degree to
be determined by the jury; or II any per-
son unlawfully, but not mallclously. shoot
at or into or throw any stone or other
missile at or into any passenger train or
car, or any railroad, or any part thereof
whereby the life of any traveller or other
person, or such train of cars may be put
in peril, upon conviction thereof he shall
he punished by confinement In the peni-
tentiary not less than one nor more than
three years. or In the county or city jail
not less than one nor more than twelve
months, or fined not exceeding $500"
It was under this section that several
Norfolk street car rioters We're tried. con-
yicted and sent to the penitentlay year
or two ago. The Supreme Court refused
to grant writ of error, and the action
of the lower court held good. Counsel
for the rioters attempted to show that
the section was relevant to the cases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
FOR PLACES
WITH BELL COMPANY
Feature of Municipal Investi.
CATION That Caused Much
Amusement.

The councilmanic investigation into the
means employed by the Southern Bell
Telephone Company in getting It's fran
chise was resumed last night, and con-
siderable interesting testimony was sub
mitted.
the proceedings was the statement Of
Mr.. Fairfax c. Montague that several
members Of the Council and city officials
had asked him for Jobs for reaaEves in
Guiding no less persons that the chairman.
himself, the City Attorney, Mr.. Pollard,
who is assisting tho committee, Council-
men Pollock, Curtis and Others as well
as the Mayor. who had a son now en-
ployed with the company as collector.
Mr.. Montague was on the stand con-
siderable time and made a fine witness
for the members of the Council. He did
not believe In the guilt of any ono. Cap
tain Pizzini was questioned on what he
knew about the company getting Its
franchise.
The investigation will continue, next
Thursday evening at $3.50.
ReportIn Detail
The committee was called to order at
$3.50 o'clock by. Chairman Minor. Other
members present We're Messrs. Anderson,
Rennods, Spence, Morton, Hargrove,
Ferguson and Shepherd.
After the approval of the minutes Of
the last meeting. the chairman stated
that Alderman Burton and Mr.. r. L..
Montague desired to make personal state
ments. Mr.. Burton was first sworn. The
Monroe Ward Alderman stated that he
had read In the papers the statement of
Colonel Hunt Chipley to the effect that
witnesses had at intervals dined with
him at Rueger's. Thereupon he wrote
Colonel Chipley a letter asking If he had
been correctly quoted. In this letter Mr.,
Burton said that he had never dined
with Colonel Chipley at Ruegers or else
where during the time that the ordinance
was pending. Colonel Chipley In reply
MI. Burton an Injustice. and the Colonel
accepted Mr.. Burtons statement that he
had not attended the dinners The let
ters were filed with the committee.
Owned No Stock.
Mr.. Burton was asked II no had ever
owned any stock in the Bell Company.
Fe replied that he had not. IIe ex-
planned that before the injunction against
the Bell Company was sued out. n Mr.
R. Hackett, who was then associated
with him In business. asked his advice
as to the worth of tho companys stock,
He recommended 1t highly, because the
told Mr. Hackett II he should invest
and lose he (Bnrton) would bear half
the loss. This was before the fight came
on, and all witness had ever had to do
either directly br indirectly With the
Mr.. r. T.. Montague explained that he
was paid a fee of 800 to give a legal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
IS A MURDERER
PURE AND SIMPLE
Justice Brewer. Of Supreme
Court. So Declares Of Any
Participant in Lynching.
(By Associated Press


MILWAUKEE,. WIS.,, July 13.-"Evegy
man who participates In the lynching of
a negro is a murderer pure and simple"
This opinion was given by Associate JUS
itice Brewer. OF the Supreme Court OF
the United States. who Is In the city on
private business,
"Of course" explained Judge Brewer,
there may be extenuating circumstances
which would vary the degree OF the
crime, but the principal participants in
the crime can be held by any court in the
land for murder in the same degree as il
the crime We're committed by an indlyid-
ual,
There Is going to be reaction against
the atrociousi crimes with which tho pa
pers have been filled. The fact thai the
people are now interesting themselves in
the discussion Of this, problem makes
manifest the fact that there is q tendency
toward change. l expect that 1t will
come soon. cannot say what form l:
will take. but there will be an uprising
OF popular feeling against lynchii,gs that
will result in legislation or remedy of
some other form" ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
In More Critical Condi-
ton Than for Days.
LIES IN SEMI
COMATOSE STATE
His Physicians Admit That
Pontiff's Case Is Serious.
HIS MIND LOSES
ITS LUClDITY
The Remarkable Old Man Calls Out IN
His Sleep and Suffers from Hal.
charlottesville End Is
Expected to Occur
Now at Any
nv Associated Press.l

By Associated Press.)
ROME, July 14.-2:1b A. M.-'ssWhil0
there is life. there is hope was all
the consolation that DR.. Lapponi could
give tonight in admitting that Pope Leo'd
condition was very grave"
The Pontiff has suffered another RED
lapse and he lies this morning in IA moro
critical condition than at any time since
the middle Of last week. The semi-com-
atose condition into which he fell at mid
night and the confused state of his here
tofore lucid mind on his awakening at
an early hour this morning, accompanied
by still greater depression than during
yesterday, are regarded as symptoms OF
the grayest nature, and as pointing to an
imminent dissolution. Even in the early
evening medical opinion was less pesi-3
mstic, and DR.. Mazzoni thought the end
was not within sight. He expressed the.
belief that unless the disease took an
unexpected turn there was no reason to,
apprehend death for two or three days.
This statement. however, did not relieve
the anxiety of those who knew what
powerful stimulants are being cons tantly
administered. Some attribute the Pom,
tiffs extreme weakness tonight to the
excessive mental and physical. effort un-s
dertaken yesterday in receiving visitors
hearing mass. etc..
II Never before has the patients weakness
progressed as 1t did yesterday. For the
first time since his Illness the Pontife
asked to have the shutters almost closed, ),
as the light hurt his eyes. and at the
same time. contrary to his custom. he
begged to be left as quiet as possible.
Another noteworthy symptom of his
weakening condition was the docility.
with which he took his medicine and
nourishment. Previous-indeed, during his
whole life-Pope Leo had been against the
prescriptions of doctors or anything
which had the aspect OF being forced
upon him. His feeling of fatigue was
Interpreted as sign that dissolution was
fast approaching.
DR.. Rossoni was reported to have said
In an interview yesterday:
"The Pope's pulse reaches ninety pulsa-3
tions and over. Just calculate how many
times 1t has pulsated in nlnety-three
years. and you understand that in his
present condition all his organs and the
pulse must end by getting so tired that
they will stop forever"
At the American embassy 1t was stated
that no request official or otherwise. had
been received up to yesterday for infor-
nation regarding the Pope's condition.
King Edward has instructed the British
ambassador. Sir Francis BERTHE, to tele-
graph twice daily the state Of His Holi-
ness.
The Trlbuna last night printed q state-
ment that the Pope's real ailment was
cancer Of the liver. DR.. Mazzoni charac-G
terizes the statement as stupid false<
hood, without an atom of foundation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
SOLDIERS TELL OF
TAYLOR'S KILLING
Evidence as to the Rights and
Powers OF the Militaryin
Preserving Order.

,1i,,tarv men. from the commanding Of
hecr TO the most humble or prtvates. ng-
nred in the hearing before the coroner
Jury In Manchester yesterday, ana 1or the @the
first time since the shooting OF Luther
Taylor the details of that shoonng were
brought out in clear and succinct tones.
The story Of the arrest and lts cause
was told by those who participates IN II
and the first detailed account OF the
ATTEMPTED escape with It's tragic ending
was unfolded by the principal actors
themselves.
The entire narrative was told IN
connected. cool, calm way. 1t told now
Taylor, in company with his conniYiai
companions. was arrested on the charge
of disorderly conduct; how Taylor was
being escorted to the station house by a
corporal: how he made a frantic effort TO
escape by pushing the soldier from the
buggy, striking another soldier across
the shoulder with his whip, and beating
his horse into a gallop down Cowardin
Avenue. with cries of "Halt" ringing
out behind him. and bullets flying at him
from many guns.
Powers of Military.
The evidence also set forth quite clearly
from high authority the rights and
powers OF a. soldier in the discharge OF
his duty. 1t 1ndlCated tnaC III lIlS Par tiCu"
lar case the soldiers who did the shoot
ing were in their prescribed limits. and
that they did not go beyond them, even
when 1t was understood that In the firing
in the public street there was danger to
innocent individuals.
A section of the Code was read to show
to what extent soldier could go In
carrying out his orders. and 1t showed
to what extent such orders could be given
by commanding officers, and a section OF
the military rules of the State was read
which prescribed the methods to be pur-
sued when military aid is sought and
given the civil authorities.
Following up the evidence given by the
civilians. the soldiers gave their side of
the affair from the standpoint OF all Of
them. save certain sentrles, who were
posted on Cowardin Avenue. between
Perry Street and the bridge. These SEN
tries will be heard today and the case
will probably close this evening.
Before the soldiers were called to testify
yesterday morning, several citIzeas were
sworn and desposed.
Mr.. ShotwelTs Testimony.
When the buggy passed Perry Street.
on Cowardin Avenue, opposite the resi-
dence of Mr.. A. D, Shotwell. that gentle-
- -----------------
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
L. & N. WINS OVER
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY
lRy AssociAted Press,

by AEsoclAted Prtss,)
KNOXVILLE, TENN, July 1S-Judge
sneed decided the railroad Injunction
cases, in which the Louisville and NASH
VILE and Southern Railways were In
yolved IN contesting the same right of
way In South. Knoxville. in favor of the
louisville and Nashville. He held that
the condemnation proceedings We're insti-
tuted before the Southern filed Its deeds
for the right of way which it had pur-
chased, and also that the louisville and
Nashville road construction force was
first upon the ground.
The decision gives the louisville and
Nashville the chance to reach several
large industries in South Knoxville,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
NORTH CAROLINA.

Engines collide at Salisbury and one OF
them runs wild backwards Is overta6en
by another engine and brought home
A railroad chartered from Southport to
Wilmington witt. one million capital
17lagman r, J., Orators leg crushed under
cars at Spencer, requiring amputation--
The Haywood murder case again post
poned on account OF the illness of ma
terial wtness2-Thct Festa al Fresco at
Eal!sbury a fine financial success.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
COMPRESSOR is HUFFED
Feels Aggrleved Because He is Not Al-
lowed to Enter Pope's Chamber.
(By Associated Press,)

(By Associated Press,)
RoAIE, July lS.--AIonsgnor PiffeH. the
confessor OF His Holiness feels rather
offended because he is not allowed to
enter the sick Gambler and IS especialiy
believing II Is due TO them that he is ex-
cluded. This morning, he again asked TO
be permitted to see Pope Leo; On hear
ing the request, the Pontiff said: when
need him shall send for him. and
Monsignor Pifreri left the Vatican. con-
sidering. himself an injured man;
According 10 the rules established fcg
the government OF the Noble Guard ona
,ot their principal duties ia 70 wasf.h as.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-14
TWENTY THOUSAND
MEN RETURN TO WORK
{By AssOciated Press

NEW YORK. July s,~-some 20, COO
skilled mechanics in the building trades
returned to work to-day, under the modi-
fed plans of the EMPLOYERS Associa ton.
by Wednesday, unions with that membe
fhip having voted to do away with walk
Ing delegates and refer all disputes to a
chanics a large number of laborers re-
turned to work, and operations We're re-
sumed by material supply men