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The Washington times., 1903-11-23

Mr. and Mrs William Hearne Grimes.
OF St. Louis, arrived in Washington last
night on a visIt 70 the parents Of Mr.
Grimes. and 20 be present AZ the mar
riage OF his sister. Miss Edith Grimes,
which takes place tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1903-11-23

Senator J. II Willard. OF Nebraska
who IS now In New York, Is at the
Waldorf-Astoria.
The Washington times., 1903-11-23

Mrs. William NJ Risdon. Of Mount
Holly. n j.. is visiting her niece. DR..
Slaughter. AT the Gloucester, In I
Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1903-11-23

Mrs Burton, wife Of Bishop Burton,
Of Lexington. Ky. is the guest Of Mrs.
John Lindsay Morehead. who has re-
Gently taken possession Of her home in
Farragut Square. after a long absence
from the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
Kentucky Republicans Have
Hot Fight on Hand.
STAND PAT" ON TARIFF
There is a Fairly Large Element op-
posed to Endorsing Candidacy Of
President Roosevelt-Dark
Horse May Win Fight.
(By Associated Press.)

y
LOUISVILLE, KY, July lion ac-
count of the fierce struggle between two
louisville candidates for Governor tho
Republican State convention. which will
open In Louisville tomorrow afternoon,
promises to be exciting.
The situatim In the race for Cover
nor has apparently reached a phase
where the nomination of dark horse will
follow the failure of the Relknap forces
to win on the first two ballots. There
are three avowed candidates in the. field:
Colonel Morris I3. Belknap. a louisville
merchant; Hon. p. Augustus Wilson, Il
Louisville lawyer, and Judge Clifton j..
Pratt, Attorney-General of Kentucky.
The Belknap leaders are claiming the
nomination of their candidate on the first
ballot.
John w Yerkes has been offered the
permanent Craftsmanship, but It is UNDER
stood that he desires to head the Com
mittee on Resolutions In order that Roose-
velt's interests may be looked after.
There Is an element, fairly large. which
opposes an endorsement of President
Roosevelt's candidacy at this time,
but as 1t 1t is part of the Belknap
strength, 1t Is not believed that the anti
administration men will ieopardlze tho
chances of their candidate for Governor
by opposing Roosevelt resolutions, The
resolutions, In so far as they concern
the tariff and trust questions. will be of
the stand pat flavor. the sentiment on
this point being practically unanimous.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
DEVELOPMENTS
TO Be EXPECTED
More Serious Charges Of Cor
ruptlon In Postoffice De-
partment.
partnlent.
fBy Associated Pre.s.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 1.-THE
postofice inspectors are investigating
charges made against John NJ, Masten,
now assistant superintendent of the rail-
way mail service and formerly chief clerk
of the First Assistant Postmaster-Gen
erals Office. A man named Terry, now
In the government service. has made an
afidavlt before the inspectors alleging
that Masten, while chief clerk to the
First Assistant proposed that Terry pay
him $50 down and IS or $40 month to
secure reinstatement In former posi-
tior in Mastens bureau.
Postmaster-General Payne said this af-
ternoon that he expected there would
be some important news during his ab-
sence on his trip along the coast, and that
ha expected the grand jury would fur
nish some interesting Developments,
NIr. Payne will leave here Tomorrow
morning and will be aboard the Arevenue
cutter while 1t makes Its regular cruise.
Witch will extend as far as Boston, and
'uossibly up to the Maine coast. He said
tonight that he had not made his yaca-
ion solans yet, but that he would like to
revisit. Poland Springs, Maine, IL pos-
sibie, He expects to be away most Of
August II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
GENERAL.

Stock market closes weak with prices
pn a new low level; bonds weak in SYM
pathy--Pope Leo fends off dea tn another
day and puzzles physicians by remarkable
rally after period OF delirium and depres-
Zion; they will not venture TO predict how
FAR off the end is---kearsarge Is to be
driven across the Atlantic at full speed
as a test of her powers--United States
troops stationed in Arizona tight among
iemselves---MolneuX appeals from de-
cision denyinp him mandamus on prison
authorities for the return OF photographs
and Bertilon Observation-Disclosures
Of the Nashville, Chattanooga and st.
Louis Railroad in annual statement report
EARNINGS a million and a half in excess
Of those of last yeat'--President Is
though TO have changed his determination
about sending the petition OF the Jews to
'ihe CZar----Discovery of frauds in depart
mcnts of the National and District gov
ernments are the subject of great deal
of talk IN Washington Murderer who
caused the massacre at lSishnef has con-
1essed his crime---Weekly crop bulletin
shows improved condition in cotton and
tooacco----Lonsdale won the Edgewater
Stakes at Washington Park--S Shipyard
employees at Buffalo go on strike for
more wages--Southern Hardware job
hers Association Is in session In Saratoga
Circular of instructions has been Is
sued to internal revenue Officers demand
Ing a more rigid enforcement of the law
Terminals In Charleston S. c., are
purchased Jointly by the Southern and
the Atlantic Coast 1lne--Astarta took
the Glen Cove handicap at Brighton
Reach.
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Struggled Him Away Before
Crowd Gathered.
HAPPENED IN NEW YORK
Usual Crime Was Responsible and the
Crowd that Gathered Was Deter
mined on Melting Out Sum
mary Punishment to Brute.
BY Associated Press.

ALBANY. N. y July 1.-THE auict:
wit OF a deputy sheriff at Coxsackle
this afternoon prevented the lynchinG OF
James Little. a nineteen-year-old negro.
hailing from summerhurst. N. j.. who
early this morning, near Baltimore. crimi-
nally assaulted Emma Cole, aged eleven
years, daughter OF Joseph Cole, farmer.
living one mile back OF New Baltimore,
The negro escaped after threatening the
child with death Two other children
had given the ALARM and Mr., Cole and
Ills neghbors met the child coming home.
and at once organized party to scour
the woods, Little was captured on the
railroad track near Coxsackle, He con-
tessed the assault and was locked up.
A mob of 40 enraged farmers started
from New Baltimore for Coxsackie. aug
mented by large number of striking
Coxsackie moulders and rivermen. all
frankly vowlng their Intention of lynch
ing the negro.
Deputy Sheriff Summer Van Loon, real
izing that the coming of darkness would
mean the breaking of the flimsy local
lock-up and the violent death of his
prisoner. smuggled the negro out ana
took him down the river on the boat to
Catskiu. where there Is well built jall,
The Cole child is seriously injured but
may recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15

After four solid days OF inquiry during
which time more than sixty witnesses
we're examined, the coroner's jury sitting
TO hear evidence on the killing Of Luther
Taylor, by a. soldier on the night OF July
4th. concluded the hearing at o'clock
yesterday evening"
More than an hour was consumed IN
consideration OF the evidence, and when
the verdict was reached. 1t was practi-
cally nom n-committali There were differ
ences Of opinion among the jurymen. and
the result was evidently compromise.
No six men ever served more faithfully
than those Of the jury They inquired
closely int oevery detail and every circum-
stance surrounding the shooting. and
through it all there was not the slight
est indication Of prejudice or bias. The
evidence will be laid before the grand
jury Monday.
Messrs. Robertson and Campbell wers
the spokesmen of the jury in almost every
instance, and by clever cross.examination
brought out some strong points
The evidence in brief showed that Tay-
lor, with number Of companions, had
been acting In disorderly way and
were put under Arrest. Taylor was turned
over to Corporal Lane of Charlottesville.
and he was being carried to the station
house in his own buggy, with the corporal
sitting in asseat behind him.
At Cowardin Avenue and Hull Street.
Taylor turned the horse's head, and just
within the avenne he pushed Lane out of
the trap. and started his horse on a Wild
gallop for liberty. He was commanded
to halt many times, and numerous shots
were fred at him. The horse did not stop
until 1t was shot and wounded near the
bridge at the lower end of Cowardin
Avenue, four blocks away. Then 1t was
found that Taylor had been mortally
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15

wounded from the effects OF which he
died in about half an hour.
The evidence also showed that he was
shot before reaching Perry Street, and
that the balls sent after him after passing
that point went wild and landed In va
rIous houses In that neghborhood.
Corporal Lane and Sergeant Burwell
the latter of Company b. Of the Blues
were the only soldiers shown to have shot
at Taylor from Cowardin Avenue In a
position to have inflicted the wound
Hence the mention Of their names in the
verdict.
The jury could not agree as to the re-
sponsibilty in the case. nor could they
get together upon tho law point az to the
right to shoot upon such an occasion.
HEARING COMPLETED.
Another military day was experienced
in the hearings Of the coroner's jury IN
Manchester yesterday.
The evidence was Interesting In that 1t
came mainly from the soldiers on duty
as sentinels on Cowardin Avenue, between
Perry Street and the bridge, the route
along which the horse with the escaping
prisoner was running
From the statements of nearly all the
witnesses, the position OF Taylor In the
vehicle would indicate that he had been
shot before reaching Perry Street. Sew
eral witnesses stated that when the trap
pa ssed Perry Street the rider was lean
ing over the spatter-board. as a man
either drunk or wounded or shielding him.
self. Two said he did not hold the reins.
another that no waa reaching for them
apparently. Still another witness testi-
ned that the mans arms appeared to be
dangling down In front OF him.
IT was said by two that they did not
shoot because they did not know that the
man was the one wanted: another said
he thought 1t was runaway. and a third
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
WAS
UNDER DISCUSSION
Secretary Hay Holds Impor-
tant Conference With the
Russian Minister.
cRy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., July l4.-Far-
reaching in its effect on the Manchurial
situation was the conference at the State
Department to-day between Secretary
Hay and Theodore Hansen. the Russian
charge d'affaires, who called, 1t is under
stood, to bring important advices from
ST, Petersburg regarding tho ports in
Manehurla which Russia is willing China
shall open to the United States, This
has been the question that has deadlocked
the negotiations for some time, What
transpired at to-day's conference can only
he surmised. as both of the conferees de-
clned to discuss the meeting
II was indicat ted To-day by a State De-
partment official that the next few days
might bring to light Important develop
ments regarding the Chinese American
treaty. tv
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CONTRACT ILLEGAL.
WILL NOT BE ENFORCED
(By Associated Press.

w FasSVVFuFeH F"Hs' ------
LANSING, MICH, July l4.--A majority
of the Supreme Court Justice Grant dis
senting, to-day set aside a Judgment of
$4,000, secured by the Detroit Salt Com
pany In the Wayne circuit against the
National Salt Company for salt purr
chased under contract, The Supreme
Court says that the officials of the De-
troit company knew that the National
company was endeavoring TO secure con-
trol of the salt market and the contract
Is therefore declared to be illegal. bers
in restraint OF trade, and the courts will
not aid In the enforcement Of illegal con-
tracts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
ONE KILLED. MANY HURT
IN HEAD-ON COLLISION
(By AssocIated Presa.l )

on collision between a southbound pas
sepger train and q northbound freight
tryn on the, Great Western Railroad. near
the death OF Fireman stuart. of Des
Moines. and the scrions iniars' Of I'm.
4gineer Brownfield, of Des Nfoines and
Fireman Tom Howard, of Des Moines.
The Injured trainmen' will recover
them seriously, but they. too. will re-
cover, The wreck Was due to All acci-
dent which delayed the passenger train
and prevented 1t from reaching Schus-
ter. Where the two trains We're to pass.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
SOUTHERN JOBBERS
MEET AT SARATOGA
(By Associat ted Press,

SARATOGA, n, =, July 1a.--The South
ern Hardware Jobbers Association he
gan its thirteenth convention here to-
day, The opening session was attended
hy nienbers OF the American Hardware
Manufaeturers' Association, which bagan
its forth convention here to-day. Adj
dfesses M M 81 Of Welcome were made BY village
President Adel6sst nt +. Z kRaapp of Sara
Atlanta. Ala Ca. to the Manufacturers AS
socia ton. The response was made by n.
a. A. e;iadding. Of mdlanapoolis. Ind i. A.
liz annual address Of the president.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
VIRGINIA EDITORS
AT OCEAN VIEW
lsnecial TO The Tin,

Especial to The Times- -Dispatch.)
NORFOLK. VA, July 1i-The Virginia
Press Association met this afternoon al
the president Mr.. W, s, Copeland.
Nothing was done save the appointment
OF the usual committees Many members
arrived this evening, and he attendance
promises To be large
To-morrow the assocition will be in ses-
sion al. dan. and several interesting pa
perS will belread.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15

ROME, July 14-s P. M.--The fol-3
lowing bulletin has Just been lssued;
"The Pope passed fairly quiet
day, but had short periods Of depres-
sion. Pulse weak, respiration 90,
temperature se.os oentrlsrade. The
strength OF tho august patient ls di.
mInIshlns slowly but continuously.
(slsned) "MAzzoNi,
"LAPPoNi,"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
Tt, ,SETTLE
VENEZUELAN CLAIMS
nv Assoclated Press,

WASHINGTON,. p. q, July H. Scorer
to name and appoint from the members
of the permanent court or The Hague
three arbitrators to constitute The tribu-
nal which is to determine and settle the
question submitted to 1t under the Vene-
zuelap claims treaty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
RICHMOND.

Strikers propose TO start a line OF auto
mobiles; they announce that stock 10 the
amount Of s35Q Qp1 has been subscribed for.
and a meeting of subscribers VIII soon be
500 to employ extra officers 10 guard
the city-President Griggs advises the
union men to pay no attention to the re-
quest Of Manager Huff Tor the return OF
badges and buttons Soldiers to be with
drawn as soon as possible; they are liteiy
to do little more guard duty here--.Judge
Nickham not eligible to sit In the ira or
Sheriff Solomon. the Governor to desg-
nate another Judge to preside Coroner
Jury returns a non-comnlittal verdict re-
gsrdng the killing of Luther Taylor; the
Evidence taken to be laid before the grand
charged with shoot
Ing from ambush, sent to the, grand tury.
Frank ManoIey formerly OF FuIton--
Police Board meets this afternoon to hear
complaints against the police force
Justice Crutchiield presides In the Police
Court and Is heartily greetcd---Giffen
Company said to be stranded in Wash
while riding on the street car and pain
fully huri-CensuR to be taken in order
to redistrict the city'---Pure food ordi-
nance defeated-Seaboard Air Line TO
construct four tracks across Franklin
Etreet-Trial' OF Editors Mullen and Gates
to Baltimore. a1ANCHESTER--C
goes after the Passenger and Power Com
pany- Councilman Taylor complains that
cars are not started early enough for the
working people--Superlnten OF
N1aury Cemetery falls TO secure his house
MIR. D. l.. Toney discharged In Mayors
Court--Funeral notlces-Yo Young men
fined for singing on the streets-A lawn
party for Meade Memorial Church---Ex-
ct.rsiors to West Point.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
THE POLICE MUST PREPARE TO
THOROUGHLY GUARD THE CITY
JURY TO PASS
ON TAYLOR KILLING

An nquson the Hastings Court in the City OF Man
chester the 4h day of july in the year 1903 before
John Broadnax OF the City of Manchester upon
Of tho body Of Luther Taylor the jurors to inquire
when and by what the said Luther Taylor came to
his DEATH upon oahs do believe the said 'lthe
Taylor to his death the night Of July 1908 at about
o'clock and that said death due to gunshot wound
inflicted by bullet fred gun the hands of either Cor
pora o. Lane Sergeant r. p Burwe and whether said
shooting was justifable not unable to agree
0 w BRANDIS J.R HOLIDAY,
3. NJ. ROBERTSON, NJ. A. CAMPBELL,
j. E DAVIDSON j. B. LIPSCOMB,
JOHN W. BROADWAY NJ. d. Coroner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
ST. JOHNS GIFT TO
CAPT. CUNNINGHAM

At the stated communication of st,
Johns Lodge. No. SO, A, IT, and A, NJ,
which was held last night, Wor. John II,
pirkerson, in behalf OF the lodge, In an
address replete with eloquence, presented
TO Wor. Frank ". Cunningham. the late
master. a beautiful pasma ster's jewel,
which was received'-by him with appro-
urea surer Charles n. Phillips and Cap
tain Cunningham We're called on after
the presentation and both sang solos.
which were greatly enjoyed,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
OFFICIALLY DECLARED
ENTIRELY UNFOUNDED
INV Associated Press J

(By Associated Fress,)
ST. PETERSBURG. July 14.-The report
that M. I.essar, the Russian Minister To-
china. had advised the Russian civilians
tn'Ieaye New Chwang, Port Arthur and
Corea by certain date is semi-ofacialy
declared to be entirely unfounded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
NoRIH CAROLINA.

Preparations for an enthusiastic reunion
at Fort Fisher--Sad case of, ,slunacy at
Sal!sbury-The Haywood murder case to
Improved since his relea ase---Extensive
preparations for an unprecedented labor
parade in Salisbury on Labor Day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
VIRGINIA..

Murder in the first degree found against
Will Jnnes by Danville jury--A sawyer
.ound dead In the wood in Dinwlddie----,At. a
Rockhridge farmer, who declares he, Will
court the first woman who picks berries In
his field, confronted with a delicate sit
US stion--Attrsc ct!ve prize list for the Var
renton Horse Show Norfolk Real Estate
EXCHANGE endorses the jamestown stock
@-AIra Leila NJ, Newman weds Mr., John
.fec'omb at her fathers home near Cor
gdonsville--Judge Croker, of Portsmouth.
deoidcs that bars must. under the Mann
law, be operated in full sight Of the IL
cense----F!ne barn and contents d.
stroyed by lightning. near I1exington-----
Sam Jones. Sam Small and George Stuart
to- preach at Madison Tabernacle-Nir-
ginla pharmaceutical Association at Buck
roe Beacll----Brewery companies bf New
bort News to resist the city license tax
Chilean steamer In port at Norfolk
Lunenburg Democratic Committee decides
not 10 hold n. primary unless future politi-
ral developments demand it License TO
be taken away from a saloonkeeper III
Norfolk for selling to a. minor: the, first.
case under the Mann law---Denials of
railway merger rumors in Norfolk--Vir-
ginia Press Association in session at
Ocean View---The Virginia pharmacists
have a good time at Buckroe Beach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15

ROME, July 1b-1:2o A. M-Atter#
midnight the Pope's sleep seemed
tranquil enough, although hls breath.
Ing at times was difficult. IL
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The Plan is to Increase the
Force Very Materially.
REQUEST IN MADE
BY POLICE BOARD
The Matter Promptly Taken Under
Consideration Last Night by the
Board and Turned Over to the
Committee on Finance
for Speedy Dis.
position.

Colonel George Wayne Anderson has
taL-n stand which places the RESPONSE
bil,.y OF policing the city and protecting
the property OF the street car company
and the persons Of those who ride on the
cars upon the shoulders Of the Richmond
police commissio ioners.
Colonel Anderson. doubtless with the
approval, and possibly upon the instruc-
ton Of his own chief, Governor Montag que
has decided that the militia shall do no
more police duty, but ought to be and
shall be held only for probable or actual
rlotlng. Until this time when the occa-
sion has arisen and the police force had
been found inadequate to break up law
lessness.
PatroIIed the Streets.
Colonel Andersons men have patroled
the streets as policemen. It was prougnt
out in the meeting Of the Board OF Al
dermen last night by Mr.. John B. Minor,
a. leading member OF that body that Col
one1 Anderson, who Is himself legisla-
tor and a lawyer of prominence, did not
think the law required this. but that the
city should furnish her own police, rely
ing upon the military only In case OF I'm
usual disturbance amounting 10 RIOT. 1t
is the conclusion reached by Colonel An
derson, which is believed to explain the
action OF the Board Of Police Commits
sioners at called meeting Monday at
which the president pro tenn, Mr.. Lander
kin. was instructed to address letter to
the Council asking for $500 with which to
meet the responsibility shifted to them
Make Report at Once.
The brief letter to Mr.. Landerkin came
10 the Board of Aldermen last night. and
without motion. AS usual. went to the
Finance Committee.
Mr.. Minor offered resolution calling
upon the Finance Committee to make Its
report to whichever of the bodies Of the
Council should meet first. The speaker
preface his resolution which was adopted
by stating that he understood that the
military would no longer do any guarding
or police duty, and the board felt that it
must have more policemen for the emer-
gency. Mr. Zimmerman was not enthu-
siastic over the petition from the Police
Commissioners. He said he did not think
30 much of special policemen anyway.
They did not know what to do and
did very little real service. he thought.
Finance Committee.
The Finance Committee met immediate
ly after the adjournment of the Board OF
Aldermen, in secret session. Members
OF the body declined to discuss what pass
ed in the meeting, but It is we'll nigh cer-
tain that the committee will report favor
ably on the request from the Police De-
partment, The members realize that
should they deny the appeal OF the COM
missioners the responsibility of lawless-
ness in the future and the possible injury
to people and the destruction OF property
would, In measure, be shifted 20 them.
IT is very likely that meetings Of tho
Common Council and the Board will be
held shortly to receive the report OF their
Finance Committee on this matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
STATE OF THE THERMOMETER.


iiighe=t temperature Sesterday....... ;
Lowest temperature yesterday,........ s
Mean temperature Sesterday....s.. !.
Normal temperature for July......l. >
Departure from normal tempera tilre.
Precipitation during past Il hours..n.. Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
THE POPE
STILL FENDS
OFF DEATH
S.
Another Day of Hopes
and Fears Passes.
NONEPUZZLED MORE
THAN THE DOCTORS
His Last Rally was Opposed,
to All Theories.
HIS STRENGTH SLOWLY.
SURELY EBBING AWAY.
Pontif May Die at Any Minute, but
Doctors viii Not Venture to Pre-
dict How Near the End ls.
Constant Relapses Are
Wearing Down His
Constitution.
His Last Rally was Opposed
to All Theories.
HIS STRENGTH SLOWLY.
SURELY EBBING AWAY,

ROME, July 15-4:1o a. M.-Ths
general condition Of tho Pope 10 al
most unchanged. TO periods Of rest.
lessness succeed periods OF drowsl.
ness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
SUMMARY or DAYS NEWS
The WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, july H.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday:
Virginia and North Carolina--Falr We'd
nesday and Thursday; light, variable
winds
Fairly comfortable weather prevailed
yesterday and last night was delightful
FOR sleeping purposes. To-day and To-
morrow are expected to be fair with lgh',
variable winds.
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