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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
FRENCH CELEBRATE
THEIR NATIONAL HOLIDAY
tBv Associated pres..o

PARIS. July 1.-THE French national
holiday was enthusiastically celebrated
to-day in brilliant weather The main
feature was the review OF the garrison
of Paris
An artillery salute announced the ar
rival of President Loubet, who was ac-
companied by Premier Combes and other
Cabinet Ministers and the presidents OF
the Senate and Chamber OF Deputies
whom General Andre and the military
governor of Paris and their STATS es-
corted to the reviewing stand. Madame
Loubet soon followed and the review
commenced. ending with the usual dis
tribution OF decorations.
A novel incident OF the review was the
appearance OF Santos Dumont in an air
ship over Longchamp. He saluted the
President with three strident blasts from
the whistle OF his motor and with salvo
OF revolver shots. Then, amid the ap-
plause OF the spectators. the aeronaut
called off rapidly to his headquarters at
Putcaux.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
PLAY INTERNATIONAL
LAWN TENNIS MATCH
(BY Assoclated Press.l

BOSTON. MASS. July 4.-It was OFF,
cially announced tonight that the COM
mittee representing the United States Ma
t!onal Lawn Tennis Association. Messrs:
Dwight. Stevens. Presby and Little. had
selected Messrs. w. A. Larner, P. D.
team to represent the United States In
the national competition for the Dwight
F. Davis challenge trophy. which is TO
occur on the grounds OF the Longwqod
will represent Great Britain will be r. F.
Doherty. II. L. Doherty and II. 8. Ma
hony as cabled by G. r. Newburn. sec
ISOLATION The competition will occur on
the afternoons OF August 4th. 9Th and
9Th. under the management OF the United
States National Lawn Tennis Associa-
tinn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
RODE NINETY MILES
IN nine HOURS
Gen. Nelson a. Miles Makes
a Remarkable Record In
Horseback Travel.
nv Associated Press.)

n (By ASSOCldleu FIcSsJ
Ell RENO, OKLAHOMA, July 14--Lleu-
enant-General Nelson A. Miles completed
horseback ride to-day from Fort SILL
l. T., to Fort Reno. Oklahoma, distance
of ninety miles. in nine hours and ten
minutes, The first thlrty-flve miles was
made in record time. the distance being
covered in two hours and twenty-five
minutes Upon completing tho trip. Cen
eral Miles showed no signs OF fatigue, and
forty minutes after his arrival at Fort
Reno reviewed the troops stationed at
that post. The ride was taken, 1t is stated.
to demonstrate that General Miles. at
the age OF retirement, is still sturdy
man. Immediately after reviewing the
troops at Fort Reno. General Niles. ac-
companied by Colonel Maus. drove to Ell
Reno and caught the 4:10 train for Fort
Riley, Kansas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
SPENT NIGHT
ON LEDGE
Almost Llfeless Body Of Mrs.
Johns Discovered.
HER RESCUE DIFFICULT
Rope Was Placed About Her, but E flor
to Help Her to Rim Above Proved
Futile Owing to Her
Weight.
HER RESCUE DIFFICULT
(By Associated Press.l

YOSEMITE VALLEY, CAL, July A.
Mrs. A. 2. Johns. OF New York city.
who has been staying In the valley for
steep crevasse back OF Sentinel Dome.
Yesterday Mrs. Johns started from Ola
cier Point Hotel TO walk to Fissures,
located some two miles from the hotel,
and did not return last night. Early
this morning Mr.. Potter, a hotel clerk,
who was member Of one OF the search
ing parties which started out to look For
her, discovered her almost lifeless form
on ledge that jutted out from the steep
side OF the Sentinel Fissure.
Her rescue from the perilous position
was attended with great difficulty A
rope was securely tied around Mrs. Johns
waist and an effort made to help her to
the rim above. This attempt proved fu-
tile. because Of Mrs. Johns weight. BY
leaning over the abrupt precipice Mr..
Potter could discern another and larger
ledge hundred feet below. from which
was sheer drop OF hundreds OF feet.
He determined to try this plan OF rescue.
Giving the order to those above to lower
the rope. Mr.. Potter swung the ,!nanimate
form of Mrs. Johns out from the tiny
strip of rock upon which she had braced
hersellE iOrs 1lIteeH HouEs' aHa ny owns
ing the rope to and fro Mr.. Potter was
able to lodge the body OF Mrs. Johns
on the larger ledge. He then descended
himself. Calling to one Of the mountain
guides above, Mr.. Potter had him slide
down the rope to the ledge upon which
all three were now resting. Then the
two picked up Mrs. Johns and together
they made their difficult way around dan
gerous lodges and over yawning preci-
p.ces beneath until, almost worn out.
they finally reached. the rim above once
more.
Mrs Johns is suffering much from
nervous shock, but as no bones were
fractured she will recover.
She is woman OF some prominence IN
New York. and expected soon to start for
Ia mn -----
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
THE ELKS' TRIP
TO BALTIMORE
Richmond Lodge Will Go in
Force to the Grand
Lodge Meeting.

Richmond Lodge of Elks will go to the
Grand Lodge meeting In Baltimore next
week In full force. The lodge will take
part In the parade, and with their pretty
uniforms hope to come back with prize.
About two hundred members will go.
Saturday. others going by rail on Sunday
and Monday, and still others by the York
River line on Monday evening. They will
The principal object OF the Richmonders
at the meeting Will be to work for Mr..
T. r. a. Burke for the grand secretary
place, and has friends Working ias; for Tor him lin
all over the country
Mr. Burke. is secretary of Richmond
Lodge and Is most popular Elk
The uniforms to be worn by the Rich
mond Elks will consist of blue serge
suits, with white stripes. tan shoes.
white hats and canes.
Tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
EMPLOYEES UNION
ROAD N0N-UNl0N
The Opening Battle in What
Promises to be a Bitter
War for Jurisdiction.
lRv Assoclated Press.l

SCRANTON, Pa, July I ID. Mas =
Railroad Trainmen. telegraphed the local
application Of the employees Of the Laurel
line, a third rail electric road, for mem
bership in the brotherhood. despite the
protest Rao Assqsa5on Of
Street and Eeer come nnder it's uprisSc
ton.
emnioves we're not unionized, The Broth
erhood 81 Trainmen Il not T. cpnneeted with
is without representation In the Central
Union Ths oas a em Is thss al d
tIuuEii ara, ". line will be unionized the
road . viii continue to be boycotted as
non-union road.
VII, ms tsmii IA be bitter war between
those those two organizations for jurisdiction
over the employees OF the electric road.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
MIR. ROOT RETURNS
FROM CONFERENCE.
Would Not Talk on Subjects
WhiChHe Discussed With
the President.
(By Associated Press,)

NIoy lASSUCIdteu IeSS.J !, 11-73.tl
WASHINGTON D. c., July 14.-Secre-
tary Root returned to Washington at o
late hour tonight from Oyster Bay,
where he has been in conference with the
President on various War Department
matters. He declined to make any state
ment bearing on the subject of his re-
tirement from the Cabinet. He will not
discuss the matter in any way.
The Secretary expects that the work of
the Alaskan Boundary Commission will
be completed in season to enable him to
return to Washington in time to submit
his annual report to Congress on the as
sembling OF that body in regular SEES
sion in December
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
Horse Notes.
Lou Dillon, 2:03 1-2.
Alix reigned nine years.
Two Strike, 2:1O IA. Is dead.

d Lou Dillon, 2:03 1-2
Alix reigned nine years
Two Strike, 2.10 Ia Is dead. y
Jack Curry has Anaconda
The Monk, 2:05 3-4,sto wagon. XII
Dan Patch has been In 2:O9 ga. <
Lou Dillon pulls 26-pound sulky.
Page. 2:O9 3-4, has gone to Scotland.
Peeler Patron looks like a 2:O5 PAGER
Effie Powers has started in IA races.
+ Prince Alert has been a mile in 2:OS.
The grand circuit opens next Monday.
at Detroit.
Nella Jay, 2:14 IA, may be saved over
until 1904.
Lou Mcdonald hits the grand circuit at
New York.
Little squaw's. 2:o6, Ia. is the fastest
race record OF the year.
corner the speed market.
They say Lord Derby will be able to
start at Glens Falls next week.
Caspian, 2:1S 1-4 winner out In Ohio,
is full brother to Caracalla. 2:10.
MacFarland's speed sale will take place
to-day and tomorrow. at the Palace Elk
change. A number of good ones are
listed. and those looking for a speed
way prospect will do we'll to look the.
lot over.
Inc, 2:0S "a, by Jack Daw, have been mile
in 2:12 Ia. last quarter In 81 seconds, for
Roy Ecker, at the indianapolis track.
Miss Jeanette. his M. e NJ. candidate. has
been mile in 2:1S. with several fast quar-
tiers. Prince Cation, by Red Heart. has
also stepped mile 2:2l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
KING EDWARD WILL
BE WARMLY GREETED
CBy Associated Press.)

DUBLIN, July IA proclamation is
published to-day In the Dublin Gazette
revolving the summary Jurisdiction pow
ers OF the magistrates In those districts
OF Ireland which still remain under the
Grimes act.
Edwards visit to ireland. gives treat
satisfaction. both here and in Belfast
The King is certain to have most en-
thusiastic welcome and general regret
ing an address to His Majesty should
have been forced to division In the
Dublin corporation, which, In spite Of the
decisions arrived at. Is giving the Ciu-
zens' Committee every facility for the
decoration of the streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
Richmond Panphysion.

and ef s EBAY eayed m tina Spene
rheumatism. Gout, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia,
Catarrh and Nervous Diseases In from
one to four weeks. Cancer cured by
H-Ray-no knife, no danger in our treat
ments.
An Electro-Therapeutlc sanitarium for
acute and chronic diseases, We have the
Fensen Light. the Mimi Ray, the full
Panphysion Outfit, Compressed Air Out
fit, Electric Massage Outfit.
INFORMATION FREE.
In our building. If desired Lady at
tendant, RICHMOND PANPHYSION,
Dept, 8, SIS East Franklin Street. Rich
mond. va. Pnone. 1851
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
HymnaI Commission.

0.I3i (By Associated Press.) m
PLYMOUTH, MASS, July 14.-The
Methodist Hymnal Commission. which
has been In session here for week past.
concluded its meetings to-day and adj
journed to meet in Washington in De-
cember It selected number Of hymns
previously proposed. but its work is not
yet completed. After adjournment
meeting was held at Plymouth Rock.
Remarks were made by Bishop D. A.
Goodsoll, Of Chattanooga, and Bishop e.
E. Hoss, Nashville.
Prayers were offered by Rev. Paul
Whitehead. D. T.. of Norfolk. and Rev.
C. w. Quale. D. D., of Kansas City. the
services closing with the singing Of
."America"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
Camp Ordway.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)
LEESBURG. VA. July 14-"Camp Ord.
way" the camp Of the National Guard
Of the District Of Columbia. will again
be located about mile and half from
the town on the Georgetown Turnpike,
this summer. Tho commander. General
George II. Harriss, has completed all ar.
plans, the guard will leave Washington
or the morning Of the 23d Of July over
the Southern Railroad in three sections.
Camp will be pitched at once, and for
ten days the men will settle down to
drilling and military exercises.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
ONLY PROMPT ACTION
AVERTED A LYNCHING
1Ry Associated Press.l

RED BANK, N. j.. July 1.-THE home
Of Mayor o. e. Davis was burglarized
early to-day by Thomas Thomas, alias
Thomas Dunn. a negro ex-convict, who
Davis. the Mayors daughter. The negro
later was caught. with an accomplish. IN
the barn. Both were committed to the
county jail at Freehold. There was talk
Of Iynching Thomas, but the prompt ac-
ton OF the police in hurrying the negroes
out OF town averted trouble.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
WATERS IN CLEVELAND
TO WAIT FOR INCREASE
fRv Associated Press.)

CLEVELAND, O.. July l4.-Because
their employers will not grant an Increase
In wages and a reduction In working time,
al least one-half OF the members OF the
Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union
will go on strike tomorrow to enforce
their demands. There are l.2oo men
and women restaurant employees, includ-
Ing walters and mattresses and pantry
heIp. The bartenders are also involved,
and probably will strike. Some of the en-
ployers have granted the advance and
others will try to get non-unon help.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
POPE VERY RESTLESS
Constantly Asks for Things Which He
Refuses When Brought Him.
(By Associated Press.)

. (By Assoclated Press.)
PARIS, July 15-The Figaro's correspon-
dent at Rome telegraphs that during the
past twenty hours the Pope has complain
ed of being unable to keep still. and con-
stantly asked for things which he refused
when brought. 1t is often necessary to
raise him. as he becomes fatigued through
lying, and an arrangement has been adj
justed to the bed enabling the patient to
be raised without being touched.
Yesterday the Pope complained rartcu-
larly of lack Of air. and his valet, Contra,
ting off that part OF the chamber In which
the bed stands. The correspondent adds
that complete disorder prevails at the
Vatican, and the lack Of a master hand
Is felt. Every one gives orders and no.
body obeys.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
TeIegraphic Brevities.

PITTSBURG, PA.--Arbitrators decided
in the long standing dispute with the
stonemasons organization as to the right
the latter had to exist without being I'M
der the jurisdiction Of bricklayers ma
sion and the agreement to submit to arbt-
tration the stonemasons must accept t.:s
ruling and within two months give up
their nrpa MIA ton. ---....---
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
sTEvEDORE QUESTION
Plan Adopted to Do Away With Him
Entirely.
(By Associated Press.)

vcntlon Of the international Longshore-
mems. Marine and Transport Workers
Association to-day took another determ-
lned stand against the stevedoro queB-
ton, seeking co eliminate the system en-
tlrely ut the only place 1t now exists on
the lakes-Chicago. a resolution was
adopted directing that hereafter all local
unions make contracts with the vessel
interests directly. This. 1t Is claimed.
will do away with the stevedore and no
a satisfactory method OF transacting bus
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
CRUDE PETROLEUM
CAKES a BIG TUMBLE
(By Associated Pre,s.)

BEAUMONT, TEXAS. July 14,-Crude
petroleum has taken another biz drop In
prices. Quotations to-day We're 81 cents
per barrel for Beaumont crude and %
cents for Sour Lake products the i'm
mense production and lack Of storage
capacity In the latter field having been
the direct causes of the decline, Prices
ranged so and 60 cents, respectively,
month ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
MINISTER CONGER
is TO INVESTIGATE

PEKIN, July l4.-United States Minister
Conger arrived at New Chwang to-day.
where he will make personal investiga-
ton OF the situation.
NJ Lessar. the Russian Minister to
China, will return here late to-day. The
Russian legation is without in Information
regarding the result OF the conference
OF high Russian officials Of Port Ar
thur.
Unless the evacuation OF Manchuria
occurs soon the belief obtains here that
the acts of belligerent Russians on the
Yalu will precipitate conflict, as 1t is
understood that Japan will regard the
continuation of Russian encroa chment on
the territory bordering the Yalu as
casus belli
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
-Governor Not Notified.

The Governor has not been informed
sit in the case Of charges brought against
Sheriff Simon Solomon. for .malfeasance
and misfeasance of office. by the Nir-
gina Passenger and Power COMPANY,
Therefore, he has not designated Judge
to sit in the place of Judge Wickham
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
UNITED STATES TROOPS
FIGHT AMONG SELVES
fBy AssocIated Press.''

WILCOX, ARIz.. July 14.--A fight has
occurred between the men OF l and NJ
troops on one side and e troop on the
other, all the Fourteenth United States
Cavalry at Bonita. three miles from Fort
Grant. Corporal Seidenstricker. OF
Troop NJ, was fatally wounded In the
groin. and Trumpeter Davis. also of
Troop NJ, was shot through both thighs.
The men who did the shooting are un.
known at present One hundred shots
we're f1red and house wrecked. About
fifty men are implicated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
look Iaudanum,

Mamie Kahn (colored), OF No. 4os North
Eighteenth Street got Jealous with her
husband last night at 10 o'clock, and took
an ounce of laudanum. She was treated
BY DR.. Sycle, Of the ambulance corps,
but is still in a bad way at the City Hos
pital.
Nannie's husband is alleged to have
MI &c iaaI opc1y Z =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
DANNY MAHER WILL
SOON RIDE AGAIN
(By Associated Press.)

HARTFORD. CONN, July IA
cablegram from London was received
here tonight by Danny Makers father.
saving that the Jockey who met with an
accident in London last week was i'm
proving rapidly and would be able to
take his mounts again In about two
weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
Choose Successor 10 CabeIl.

Governor Montague yesterday issued an
order directing that a special election be
held In Danyille and Pittsylvania county
at the next November election for the
purpose of choosing a successor to Col
George C. Cabel. who has resigned, as
he will reside In Norfolk in the future.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
PRIMARY BY BALLOT
Loudoun Recognizes Fauquier's Right
to the Floater Member.
fsncc,n1 10 me Tiue, .pI,putch. ],

Especial to The Times. DispDtch.>
LEESBURG, VA. July 1.-THE Demo-
catic Executive Committee OF Loudo:n
met Monday and determined to hold pri-
gates and county officers August 10Th by
the ballot system instead Of the viva vote
plan.
A resolution was passed recognizing the
right of Fauquier to the floater member
Of the House OF Delegates, and promising
to support the nominee Of that county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
INDIANAPOLIS DOES
NOTWANT OFFICES.
lBy Associated Press.l

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, July 14;-D NJ
Parry, president Of the National manu-
facturers' Association, has sent a letter
to the directors of the Commercial Club
suggesting that it is inexpedient for the
club to encourage the location IN Indian
apolis of the headquarters OF the "a Dor
factur r are inclined to be timid about
locating in city where many labor or
ganizations have their executive oftlces.
The club has taken no action IN the mat
TOR ! +.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
POSSE TELLS OF
ACCOMPLISHED WORK
fsnecial "a THO Times Dispatch.)

Especial ia The Times-Dlspatch)
L SAVANNAH, GA, July Alarmed
farmers, who had been on man-hunt,
appeared in Savannah to-day on their
way back home. They told the people
here that they had caught Ed, Claus, the
negro who committed an assault on Miss
johnson at Darien Junction yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15

ed how people bear themselves as enc
mics to one another solely because they
have no means Of lnterc9 3bsn and Is
diffusion. is assuredly Christian work.
a work which hastens the coming OF
the Kingdom Of God; the ma ain /! Iced
the oniy-am Of human NE. onn
-harIes O'Connor. In T. P. O'Connor's
Veekly sa#
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
NEGRO GHOUL ADMITS
BEING a MURDERER
(By Associated rre,,.)

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, July 14-1n a
conference with Prosecutor Ruckelshaus
this afternoon, It Is said that Rufus Can
trel, the negro. ghoul. admitted that he
city OF Isaac Rosengarten. a merchant
policeman, and Isaac Stout
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
Left Handsome Estate.

The will Of S. S. Cottrell was admitted
to probate in the Chancery Court yester-
day. Tho estate is valued at $l15.00o. and
is left almost altogether to his immedi-
and Mr.. Il. D. Taylor are made execu-
tors. They appeared and qualified.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
BIG FIRE RACES
AT OREGON CITY
fRy Associated preaa. \

PORTLAND, ORE. July A.o-.1t Is re-
ported that the oregon City wooden mills.
a. oregon City. have burned. and that tho
Portland Touring mill plant and the docks
arc burning Portland has Just been ask
ed for aid and q special train with an
engine will leave In few minutes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
Senator Martin Here.

Senator Thos. S. Martin spent yesterday
In the city. He came down from Scots
Vile on private business. He dned and
remained most Of the time at the West
moreland Club. He did not discuss ma
tional politics.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
DENIED INJUNCTION
AGAINST BUCKET.SHOPS
(By Associated Press,)

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. July 14-Judgo
Anderson. Of tho United States District
Court. to-day denied tho Chicago Board
Of Trade an Injunction against l.. A. Kin
sey & Company and twenty alleged
bucket-shop proprietors to prevent them
from using the boards continuous quota
films 3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15
calls In attendance National President
Cha rlas II Renn Is presjdlng. ~

WiLMINGToN. DEL-In the United
States Circuit Court to-day James Smith,
Jr., OF Newark, N. j.. took the necessary
oath before Judge Bradford as rece, ever
pany for the District of Delaware. and
WAsHiNGToN.-The Farrar Lumber
Company. of Dalton. Ga, to-day hled
sion complaint alleging that the Cleve-
land, Cincinnati. Chicago and St. Louis.
New Orleans, Southern and Louisville and
Nashville Disseminated against the COM
ginia and other points was unjust. The
complaint asks for an investigation dis
continuance OF these alleged violations
Of the Interstate Commerce law and dam
ages.
q BOSTON. MAsS.-Heritage and Hurst.
filed petition Of bankruptcy in the
bi nies sls sS p pnd the asses $4,000
Two of a Kind.
A book Of verses meath the spreading
A jug of wine. a loaf Of bread and thou
Beside me singing In the wilderness
Aye-wilderness were paradise now.
I sometimes think that never blooms so
The rose. as where some buried Caesar
bed.
And something about every hyaclnth
having sprung from
Some lovely maiden that now Is dead.
And when. like her. Q saki. thou shalt
Among the guests, star scattered on the
And IN your joyful errand reach the
Where made one-turn down an empty
verses SeaSf from the Rubyiatt of omar Kah-
YEN.
A little table meath the spreading bough.
A scotch high-ball a cigarette and thou
Beside me soaking up the Extra Dry
Aye! four-quart, for 1t Is cheap enow.
sometimes think that never blooms so
The nose. as one by many cocktails fed,
And every blossom that Eliminates our
sprang from some lovely jag that now is
dead.
And when, like her, Old soaker, thou shalt
The pa familiar sign. Keep OF the
And reach the place where we hung out.
you'll find
The town Is dry-turn down an
empty glass.
Danville. Va,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-15

and had lynched him near Eastman. A
posse had pursued Claus ever since the
crime was committed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-11-25
An Invitation to Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-Sen ator
Newlands, author of the resolution
annexing Hawaii, today introduced a
joint resolution inviting Cuba to be-
come a state of the United States upon
terms of equality with the states of the
union. 1t provides that Porto Rico
shall become a county or province OF
Cuba, that all present officers of Cuba
shall retain their positions until their
terms expire, that $35, 100000 bonds of
Cuba shall become the bonds of the
state of Cuba with interest reduced 10
3 per cent, and , per cent to be applied
to sinking fund, that the present rural
guard of Cuba shall be incorporated
into the army of the United States,
that the money in the Cuban treasury
shall become the money of the state
of Cuba.