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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
TOM WHITE
ON STAND.
Testltles in His Own Defense
at Cynthiana:
SHARP CRoss.EXAMINAT'N' \
SHARP CROSS-EXAMINAT'N
He Corroborated Conversation Be-
tween Jett and Mrs. Johnson, but
Denied Substance ofWhat
Was Said.
(By Associated Press.l

CYNTHIAN1A,t KY. August BIN the
Jett-White murder trial to-day Bruce
Little, special bailiff during the first
trial of Jett at Jackson, testified that he
and several mon with soldiers, captured
Tom White after an eighteen-mile ride
over the mountains at o'clock In the
morning. After he was taken White said
to Little: "In a few minutes more you
would not have gotten me as would have
left here.
Woodson McCord. sheriff OF Clark coun-
ty, was called. He testified that he ar
rested Curtis Jett on Sunday morning.
Nav 10th, in Madison county. at his
mothers house. That after<1eing arrest
ed he asked for whskey which was not
given him. and Jett said: II am sorry
to be arrested on Sunday as would not
be taken to Winchester Il arrested on
another day. could be taken to Jackson,
where would be all right"
w. Fl. Blankton. who was called by the
prosecution testified that In a CONVERSE
ton with Captain Even the day after the
shooting of James B. Marcum, Even told
him who did the killing on the previous
day.
The main feature Of to-day was the
cross w Llheo' VIZ
was placed on the stand by the defense,
by Tom D. Marcunl, Maroum, who is one
of the attorneys for the prosecution. IS
n brother OF the dead man. White corro-
borated Mrs, JohB,on's testimony as to
a conversation between Jett and Mrs.
Johnson. but the substance of what was
said he denied. White says that after DIM
ner Of the day NIarcum was killed. he left
Jett at his grandmother's. while Jett says
they both came to town together In the
afternoon. IIe said that ha was looking
for Sheriff Callahan Immediately before
the shot was fired and that was his rea-
son for going into the courthouse.
Mrs Clark In her testimony says she
saw Sheriff Callahan in front of Hargis'
store, Immediately opposite the court
house. seated In a rocking chair lmme-
dlately after the shots were fired. when
he sprang to a window with revolver IN
hs hand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
CUP CHALLENGER
SPLENDID RACER
outdld Herself in Contest
With Older Boat In a
Light Wind.
(.sseId pe,uIooszy Aal

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDA N. j., Au-
gust s.-With all the luck against her.
Shamrock III, to-day again proved her
self splendid racer In light winds by
beating her pace-maker Shamrock T.. nine
minutes and fifty-seven seconds in a
thirty mile windward and eeward race off
Sandy Hook. That the challenger is a
wonderful boat for windward work in
light winds all her admirers know. but
to-day she outdid herself.
Beating out to the mark she gained a
big lead only to lose a portion of 1t by a
slant of wind which temporarily enabled
the old boat to out point her. Though
Shamrock l. had the better of a freshen-
ing breeze toward the finish line. the
challenger more than trebed the distance
of her lead over Shamrock I. but the
Yachts were sailing so much faster at the
finish than at the turn that the challen-
gain IN time was much less than In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
RIOT WAS AVERTED
IN SOUTH BOSTON
Negro Shot Policeman and
Crowd of Armed White
Men Quickly Gathered.
Especial to The TImes-Dispatch,)

SOUTH BOSTON. VA. August San
excursion train from Danylle arrived
arrived here at II o'clock to-day with
one thousand negroes They made rush
for all the bar-rooms in town. and many
We're soon drunk,
There were several arrests made for
drunkenness during the early afternoon,
and about s o'clock, when the crowd was
very lage at the depot a negro named
Henry Ball resisted arrest for disorderly
conduct and struck Policeman Clark and
attempted TO shoot him. Another police
man. Joe Chandler, and citizen, inter-
rered, and In the scramble the negro
shot Chandler through the upper part
OF the right thigh. the bullet passing just
between two large blood vessels.
The widest rumors We're soon on the
streets that two white men had been
shot. The streets We're soon fun of eX-
cited white men armed with pistols and
shotguns.
Chandler is doing we'll. The negro has
been sent to Jail, The white population
was greatly excited.
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richer than they have been for some time,
each having received ss4so In cash. That
Is the amount the privates are receiving,
the non-commissloned officers drawing
slightly more, and the commissioned off
GERS considerably more.
Companies p and II, of the 5eventieth.
wero paid Saturday, and the men made
happy. Companies r and Q were paid
last night. and A Will be paid tonight.
The Howitzers Battery will hold their
serni-annual meeting tonight, and at that
time the members Of the battery Will be
paid for their strike service. Tho two
companies OF the Blues have been paid.
This will complete the payment OF tho
local militia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
CHASING NEGROES
TO LYNCH THEM
Indiana Men Infuriated by
Brutal Act Of Two
Negro Men.
(By Associated Press,)

HARTFORD CITY. IND, August 81
George Hersey. an invalid. while hunting
squirrels on his fathers farm at noon,
lear here, was approached by two prowl-
ing negroes. who grabbtd the boy search-
ed his clothing for money and finding
none, tore his clothing from him and
mutiiated him with knife. The boy
succeeded in reaching home, He told his
story and his father 3lye the alarm
mounted horse and called, for volunteers
to wreak vengeance on the, fleeing me-
eroes. Two hundred men and boys Joined
towns were warned by telephone and the
country was secured r., Ne @ trace Of the
detachment of deputies and police follow
ed the mob to prevent a lynchlng II pos
Sihle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
ASTROLOGICAL SOCIETY
TO BE EXCLUSIVE

The Astrological Society, OF London,
Berlin and Paris. promises to be on or
ganizntion far-famed and exclusive. Tho
Constitution Of the society will allow It to
have but 1850 members in the whole
world. OF this number. 1000 are to be
named in America Richmond Is to have
four Mr.. r. A. Livingston. OF New
York, Is In the city at present for the
purpose Of selecting the Richmond contin-
gent.
science, and will publish as soon as prac-
tlcable a handsome work OF thrty-three
volumes. filled with lore drawn from tite
most exclusive sources in the world, the
The Invaluable manuscripts Of these great
collections are not open to public inspec-
ton, but will be to members of the So
leading American members, and the
Prince of Wales is foremost on the list
In England Every one wants to know
who their Richmond conferes are going
{N hA .
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FIGHT FURIOUSLY
WITH REVOLVERS
Two Young Men Killed and
Two Fatally Hurt in
General Fight.
lsn.c,a, 10 The Times-Dlspatch.,

BLuEF1ELD. W. VA. August s.-one
Of the most desperate tragedies enacted
in this region occurred yesterday morning
at Algoma. Several young men gathered
at house and were drinking heavily,
Soon they became engaged in a general
ouarrel and several pistols were brought
into action.
When the battle was over 1t was
fo,na that Arthur Pendergraft and
lanes Arthur. we're shot to death. while
wrllam shelton and A. A, Browning
were found to he fatally wounded, PEN
dereraft and browning are said To have
only been spectators, but when the battle
began with such fury they had no chance
for escaping, shelton and Arthur served
in the spanish American waFlin comsany
"A. No arrests nave been made.
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police officers. and 1T was referred to the

police officers. and 1t was referred to the
Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Crenshaw offered resolutions re-
funding 500 to T. NJ. Alexander and $50
to Mrs. Clancy. being rebates on liquor
licenses for the year 1903, and they were
adopted under suspension of the rules.
Mr.. Hargrove offered Joint resolu-
tion, which was referred to the Commit
tee on Finance, providing for bond
issue Of s6o1.735 The object Of the pro-
posed bond issue is to meet the per
cent. bonds of tn city, which will ma
ture in January. 1904. The proposed new
bonds will mature In thirty-four years
and will bear per cent interest.
AFTER TAx-DODGERs.
Mr.. Pollock offered the following reso-
luton, and asked It's immediate considera-
ton:
whereas, either through error or de-
sign, the returns made for taxation OF
personal property to the Commissioners
OF the Revenue by many citizens OF Rich
mond are shockingly small in compari-
son with their reported personal estate;
and
Whereas. said parties should be made
to make proper returns OF their entire
personal estate for taxation: therefore.
be II
Resolved. by the Common Council OF
the city OF Richmond. That committee
Of this body. consisting OF five members.
be appointed by the president thereof,
whose duty It shall be to Investigate and
report upon the necessity and advis-
ability OF creating n board OF supervi-
sion OF assessment Of personal property
for purposes Of taxation, and to make
such recommendations touching this sub
ject as they may deem proper"
Mr.. Pollard advocated the resolution
briefly and 1t was opposed by Mr.. Cren-
shaw.
The rules were suspended and the
resolution was adopted.
Mr.. spicer offered a resolution declar-
ing five members Of the James River I'm.
provement Committee to be a quorum OF
that body, and 1t was adopted.
The Council then adjourned. having
disposed Of great deal OF work Of more
or less Importance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
VIRGINIA.

Two negroes, the supposed slayers OF
Harry Rudlslll, taken from Covinston ~ 10
vent their being lyr,ched hy e. threatening
crowd-Returns from the senatorial dis-
trict embracing the counties OF Appomatt.
shoy, that the race between Camm Pat
teson @ and Paul B. Petit for the senH.e
nomination is q close one-,Persisttser.. re-, E.,
ports Of consolidation of electric lines ~
Norfolk: Mr.. Williams calls meeting OF
his his ia.i railway syndlcate-Reunion Of Con
federate veterans in Brunswick
DR.. Woodfin. OF Hampton resigns MS pas
calis-Alan killed by fall from window
in Loudoun county-Riot averted mar.
rowly in South Boston when me member m OF
noI,cemnn--F,ull ticket, except treasurer.
nominated by primary in York comfy
Meeting of county chairmen at Nlinans. ms :
only white voters may participate IN the
primaries,
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Mr.. Hargrove Presents Reso-
luton on This Line.
LOCAL MERCHANTS
LIGHT FRANCHISE
1t Goes Through Lower Branch With
Some Amendments-Many Matters
Relating to Opening Streets
and Alleys, and Other Rou-
tine Municipal Subjects
Are Disposed Of.

The Common Council held long meet
Ing last night and disposed OF a large
amount OF routine business and consid-
cred some matters OF sweeping moment
TO the people.
The franchise sought by the Citizens
Light and Power Company-the Broad
Street merchants, who propose to conduct
cooperative business-was adopted, and
will be sold at public auction IL 1t shall
pass the Board. A resolution was Of
fered by Mr.. Hargrave and referred to
Finance Committee. providing for the
issue of .e01,7a OF four percent. thirty
four year bonds, with which to redeem
six per cent. bonds falling due on Janu-
ary 1st, next. Mr.. Pollock offered res
olution, which was adopted, setting forth
that the returns made upon personal prop
erty in Richmond were shockingy small
by comparison with reported personal es-
tate. and calling upon the president to
appoint committee OF Ave members to
investigate and report the necessity and
advisa bility3 Of creating a board of super
vision of assessment Of personal property
10: purposes Of taxation, and TO report
such recommendations as they may deem
proper.
The remainder OF the evening was con-
sumed in the discussion OF routine bus!-
ness.
Called to Order.
The meeting was called to order at 8
o'clock by President Bloomberg, and
twenty-five members answered to their
names.
A number of ordinances relating to
u Hay
caps, ETC., from the Street Committee
were reported and adopted. and many
other routine reports were disposed OF in
like manner.
The ordinance sought by Colonel John
Murphy and other Broad Street busi-
ness men, under the name of the Citi-
gems Light and Power Company, was
reported from the Committee on streets
and was read at length by the clerk. the
object being to allow the proposed In
corporators to furnish their own light
and power on the cooperative plan.
4 number OF amendments were offered.
most of them being with the view to per-
fecting the ordinance, and some OF them
caused some discussion,
Mr.. Crenshaw offered an amendment
designed he said, to safeguard the city,
and Mr.. Peters, in opposing it, warmed up
considerably and declared that citizens
OF Richmond should be placed on the
same footing with foreign corporations.
whose charters contained no such pro-
visions. The ordinance was finally
adopted, and now goes to the Board OF
Aldermen
The report of the Finance Committee
was taken up and read.
Salary Raised.
A resolution from this source was
adopted. appropriating $1,000 for the pay
Of special policemen, and another for
$500 for sub gas and water stations ex-
penses.
An ordinance regulating the salary OF
certain employees was adopted, the prin-
cipal change being to raise that OF the
clerk. Mr.. A. j. Gary. from 5000 to sl,lON
per year.
The Committee on Police reported the
ordinance asking for thirty additional
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
BOY RUN OVER BY
WAGON: SKULL CRUSHED

Especial to The eTlmes-D1spatch)
CREwE. VA, August 3.-Ray Herring.
the nine-year-old son of Mr.. Isaac
Herring. was run over by wagon today
and severely injured. The boy was on
bicycle. and In trying to get out Of the
drivers way, fell, and the wheels of the
wagon ran over his head crushing the
skull and scattering the brains. He was
taken to his home in an unconscious con-
dltlon.
Three doctors are in constant atten-
dance on him, and an operation will be
performed this evening. There Is but little
hope OF saving his life. His father who
is in business at Newport News has been
telegraphed for.
The negro driver was tried this after
noon and fined one dollar for fast driving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
MUST SEEK REDRESS
THROUGH THE COURTS
fRy Assoclatad Press 5

DENVER, COL. August S.--Goyernor
Peabody answered the petition OF the
Idaho Springs Miners Union asking pro
lection from the State against the ban
ishment of the union. miners BY the ,;li- A.
tarv protection for them In the event
that they return to their homes. The
Governor says that the expelled miners
will have to seek redress through tne
courts at idaho Springs. and that under
the Constitution and laws Of the state
he Is not vested with the power or au-
thority to act In the matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
WEALTHY MAN TO SUE
CITY OF SCRANTON
(Ry Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press2
SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. 3-Willam Law
q wealthy coal operator, to-day engaged
Attorneys oErisH and Martin u and ha,n " T.
Hon against Mayor Connell and the city
of Of scranton for police interference with
Carrie Nation, when she attempted to
speak in Nayaug Park last week,
by the police on the occasion of one of
Mrs, Nations four arrests He says his
action is not a personal one, but is solely
actuated by motives of public good, Hs
nsy' speech.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
STRUCK IN HEAD BY
MYSTERIOUS BULLET
fsnecialto The Times-Dispatch,)

(special to The mes-DlsPatCHJ,
LYNcHRuRG, VA, August a. S,-LatSS n1tS
Saturday while driving In % yenit'e WI. h,s
his brothers. from Pampln d.is deno{ t,ijam ~ rs
a' q Young ing farmer Of that nelghborh.oodd; ID
by :" spent bullet of 80 calhre which Ca came ns
from no one known where. NO report in g,
sight q with m' weapon, MI; Gillian, al,
though suffering considerably, drove 20
his home, where he vas ATTENDED ,os by ia
latei nata hs he bullet, recommended that he
come to to Lynchburg. Mr.. Gillian acted
on the advice of his physician, and the
bullet was removed to-day by Drs. Lie
and Terrill
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
CHARGES BROUGHT
AGAINST Mr.. BUTLER
(By Associated Press }

NEW YORK. AUGUST s.--The matter OF
the application of Edwin A. McAlpin, of
0ssin}ng. and others, for the appointment
Of a receiver for the Universal Tobacco
Company, came UP before Yice-Councel-
lor Pitney in Jersey City, to-day:
william Butler has been party to
Man to wreck the company and has
misapplied the company's funds. The
company has capital stock OF 81 ,ooo,oeo.
On March 81st last 1t had assets OF ST.
$4,000, and liabilities of SS62.noo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
SHERIFF SPIRITED
NEGRO FROM MOB
Ry Aasociated:Pressl )

MACON. GA. August s.-John Dixon,
a negro twenty years old, was brought
70 The Macon Jail this afternoon, charged
with attempted assault upon the daughter
OF ia a farmer near Sparta. in Hancock
county. The negro was captured ana
was forming the sheriff spirited Dixon
to the train and lodged him here for
safe-keeping. The young woman was
uninjured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
THE SOLDIER MEN
GET THEIR DUES

The military are now being paid for
their recent service during the car strike
hsrs, and the soldier men are
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
SUMMARY OF DAYS NEWS
THE eWEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.--Forecast Tor
Tuesday and Wednesday,:
yirginia-Partly cloudy Tuesday. warm
er In central portion. "Wednesday talr,
warmer in interior; light to fresh east 10
south winds. ,,,a,.
North Carolina--Partly cloudy Tuesday.
"Wednesday fair, warmer In central por.
ton, light to fresh northeast to east
winds
Yesterday was warmer than Sunday,
which was abnormally chilly. Clouds
hung over the city all day yesterday, but
no rain fell. and the temperature Ias
pleasant At midnight the skies were still
overcast.
STATE OF THE THERMOMETER.
A, NJ. ..,..--....,t.......'..... -
y NJ. Observation-Disclosures. 20
3 r. M................... ..............-........ 70
@ i. NJ. ................. ......'.'...'.
p. NJ. .................,........,' 70
IL midnight .......................... 70
Average .......,...-............. 20 ~
Highest temperature yesterday....... =
Lowest temperature yesterday..........s5 -
Mean Temperature yesterday............t -
Normal temperature yesterday......... g
Departure from normal temperature" = =
Precipitation during past "a hourst....' :
MINIATURE ALMANAC. ,,o,
August 4. 1903.
sun rises.....5;l7 HIGH TIDE. ,.n
Moon sets....,2.M Evening g........... .| 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
NORTH CAROLINA.

The clever work of Sheriff ". A. sum,
.ners al polk county saves the negro who
assaulted and killed Mrs seayer from ,,o ,ns
eafa In the iail AT Charlottei-Thc OPEN
sare sar tobaeco ,,i s ' market at wilson was very
unsatisfaotory and much tobacco ~ was b1s
taken in-The reasse ssnent OF taNaGie an
lions Ions on rAga railway propertles-Mer
company chartered and one gives notice
OF dissolution,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-04
GENERAL.

Undertone of the stock mar market ct = was vas
heavy. price movement, FRACTIONAL ana t,.e ,,,
volume of dealings insignihcaHt.-Msi* M ~ ~.
effectual ballots have been cast ~ tlie
cardinals and there Is no Pope elecleu-
IVatnrboy won the handicap at Sa[atosa
in excellent time with Hunter R!he'
who was well backed for place; secono-w
Thomas White put on stand IN MS oW, T1
defense in trial for the murder OF .. ,, ..
Narcum--D of Justice 20 con
slider what action is to be taken IN COZ.
rectIon with the awarding of Gontrasct ~ LOT
gloves to frm in which member % Gf 2fon con- on
Shows herself splendid racer ere espMee,a,sgg M naeg
in light airs--speSsal grand 1nry GnaEseu rs;s
10 look into charges of boodllng ~ ME- Ea
souri, Legislature e-Negroes ara 70 ,,,, uv
eliminated from the United States navy
irish land bill moved TO us ,f,l Secol'n -
reading In the House of Lords,--N oman maj,
In West Virginia kills her huspand VIII W.
a Winchester after he had shot AZ snif sSf
three times with his revolver; gave heaseetst aoet
IN to the authorities and VIII plead sen -
defense~- Indiana crowd Is IN pmrisult5 SUI % %
lynch M # caught-.Two young men men, kl..fa aght
and two fatally injured In genera! ,9nt Me-,
in Algoma, w. .Va.-Portnguese caip,ltud1 i'ol,.d
is entertained by American otflcerIs I ap9aru @sn,l
the Brooklyn, flagship, Of Anm,rai An Io. 'as
TOMS sauadron-Republlc OF .a,,,t amua ,nn' ,n,,'
an enormous sum to pay to her ~. IL
ary soldiers If the amounts as nxed pS we
con, r,ittee are accented,
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Continued on Second Pageo
The daily sentinel., 1903-11-27

The.sprinkling cart is doing COM
mendable service in the alley today.
There were special Thanksgiving
services held yesterday at the First
Church of Christ Scientist.
Those portions of the cement pave
ments on Main street which were fro
zen in places have been repaired.
The basket bali game between a
team from Fruita and the Grand juno.
tion team, has called quite large
crowd to the school grounds today.
The teams are fairly we'll matched.
The reports from the examinations
in the navy, held for the apprentices,
show that Ray Slocomb. son of E. NJ.
Slocomb, of this city st~od third ont
of $50 apprentices in his examinations.
Four shares of the stock of the
Grand Jucntio Fnruit Growers associ-
alton was sold under attachment by
A. G. Newton this afternoon. The
shares were the property of Mr.. See
ley. who formerly resided in the
county, but who moved to California
T. j. Flynn. of Rifle. is refitting
the old Armory building and will
open shortly one of the largest and
most complete bowling alleys in the
state. Four alleys are being construct
ed now and the place will be conduct
ed in first class style. Mr.. Flynn has
had years of experience in the conduct
- n. Ia 81 q H.
one he PROPOSES to give to Grand
Junction and he hopes OF so model his
new place Of sport that it will be
credit to city even larger than tins
city.
The daily sentinel., 1903-11-27
Arrested
Agitators

Telluride Colo N ". 2G. Secretary
Carpenter and six other agitators of
the Telluride Miners union were ar
rested last night by Sheriff Rutan and
his deputies upon warrants charging
them with disturbance. threats and
intimidation.
Maj. Gen. @. Bates intimated after
the first dav of his investigation in
the San Juan that he considered the
state troops had tile situation well in
hand and that there was 10 immedi-
ate need for federal troops. There
has been no disturbance and all the
mines of the district are provided with
military protection.
Adjt. Gen. Bell declares there is a
plot to bow up tha capitol and assassi-
nate the governor, the adjutant gen
eral and other state officials. Gov
Peabody says he is not aware of such
intentions upon the part of anyone.
and that he will continue to afford
protection to all in the state who de
sire to labor.
The daily sentinel., 1903-11-27

To those weaklings who have at
tempted to patronize William Jen-
nings Bryan, to feel really ashamed of
him for aspiring to the presidency
and who have denominated him
"buffoon" and other odious names. we
commend to them the reading of the
dispatch from London announcing the
dinner given by Ambassador Choate
and the list of distinguished English
men present. Presuming that Am
bassador Choate has keen discrimina-
tion in such matters, we comisserate
the light weights in America who talk
in patronizing strain of William Jen-
nings Bryan. American citizen.