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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
Patton and koirler Virtually.
Chosen as Exposltio ion
Comrlissio ners.

II was seh1i-of f1cial1y stated last night
that Governor Montague would appointpas
commissioners to the ST. Louis w orld' s
Fair One representative from the Tide
water section, one from the Valley Of
Virginia, and the third from Southwestern
Virginia.
The commission having in charge the
jamestown Tercentenarv Exposition rec
omm ended to the Governor two men--J.
l.. Patton. president Of the Chamber OF
Commerce at Newport News! and Hon.
John G.. Ti1ton, the Commonwealth At
torney at Norfolk -to represent the Tide
water section. Mr.. Tilton, it is thought;
will not be likely to serve, as. the duties
will be too onerous, and lie has not the
time, so the prospective appointee is Nj,
Patti ton. 800 s5s s
Mr. George W. Koiner. Commissioner Of
Agriculture and x-ofF1cio member of the
ST Louis Commission, whose home is In
Augusta county. will represent the Val.
ley Of Virginia.
I The representative from Southwest Vir-
ginia, 1t is stated with authority, has not
yet been selected. II
There is no salary connected with the
work Of these three commissioners, but
the actual expenses accruing Will be met
by the State. S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
CUBAN REL IPR0ClTY TREATY.
Committee Amendment Proposed a,

Committee Amendment Proposed at.
Instance of Beet-suEnr Men,.
4 WASHINGTON. D. c., January A--
The Senate COMMITTEES on Foreign Rela-
tons to-day agreed to recommend the
adoption of an amendment to the Cuban
Geciprocity treaty providing that the re-
duction OF 20 per cent in the tariff on
Cuban sugar shall not be further reduce
ed by any preferential rate given to an.
other country. This action was taken at
the instance Of the beet-sugar men.
To-day's. meeting also served to de-
yelop objection to other features of the
treaty. Senator Taliaferro. Of Florida.
made an argument before the commit
tee. urging amendments to the provisions
relating to tobacco and cattle.
Senator Bacon offered an amendment
placing the Cuban treaty on the came
basis as other reciprocity treaties. with
reference to the House of Representa-
tiyes but the amendment was not acted
upon. Senator Bailey said that such a
course is Unconstitutional: in that It. is
an interference with the authority vest
ed in the House Of Representatives to
originate all tariff legislation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
SOUTHERN EXPRESS CO
INCREASES SALARIES.
Statement OF Its Reasons for Doing
so-E1ection of Ohicers-
r.. G. Erwin Resigns
as Director.

. SAVANNAH, GA, January fiat TIL
annual meeting OF the stockholders OF ID,
Southern Express Company. held herr
to-day, it was decided to increase h.
pay Of all salaried employees TO an ez
tent that will make a large and important
addition TO the pay-rolis of the company
President n. G. Erwin, OF the Aliantics
Coast Line railway, telesraphed his re,
slgnation as director.
Touching the increase in salaries, the
off1ciaE; gave out the following. This
company Is prompted by consideration
of the fact that The cost OF living Is
higher than formerly: and. Furthermore,
1t desires to maze In this way a substan-
tial recognition of services faithfully rem.
dsred. and 1t Is believed that the interes:
in their welfare displayed by the COM
panys policy, which contsmplatss tbs
protection of its men in their employment
at far compensation. will meet with
hearty and responsive appreciation.
The following officers were elected by
the board Of directors: President, a. r
o'Brien: Vice-President. NJ F. Plant:
Sacretary-Treasurer. George e. Tslley.
General Manager T. ". Leary; Tratic
Manager. C.. L. Loop; General Counssl
F. &C. Dubignon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
WESTERN UNION WINS.
Injunction Restraining Fennsy,'
vania Road from Interfering
with 1t,

TRENTON. N. J.. January A.-Iu tn
United States Circuit Court, District d
New Jersey. decision was filed to-day
in favor OF the Western Union Telegraph
Company. restraining the Pennsylvania
railway from interfering with the COM
pany's lines along the road. The inirnc.
ton Is made permanent.
The decision quotes the United States
statutes OF 1856, and says: TT has bean
held that because OF the law one com.
pany having exclusive privileges under
the State law cannot prohibit the erse.
ton of t..s telegraph lines OF another
company On the post roads Of the United
States where such other companies HAYS
accepted the provisions OF the act when
those in control Of such roads have given
their assent"
The contention Of the defendant com.
pany that II has entered into a new con.
tracx with another telegraph company
and that there Is not sufficient room o.
Its right OF way for the lines OF mor
than one telegraph company. the decision
says, ought to await the inal determine
ton OF the cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
OVERDUE | D ! ST, LOUIS,
The New York Agents Of
the American Liner Ex-
press Alarm.

Nrw yop r. 80 g.
S. - AZ : otAt' i14s--eopeclai)-
AZ an early. hour this morning. the Amer
.tSan. ilner st Louis had not been sighted.
sne was As, now. three ! days overdue at
3nee!l Inc agents express alarm for her
sstlsssy. o1! say mat the delay has been
caused ny mead WINDS ana an. leaking boilers.
ms pnnlc does PES not accept the bad wealth
ersas an explssla ton OF the continued de-
'a ybera a. ~ n,x,,.,, J. 81. =,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
bliss walker Adiudsed .1nsan,e.

& ETNA MILLS, VA. January IA
fSpecial.)--At Epworth to-day Ma istrate
G. NJ. Moran held q commission ofslunacy
to examine Miss Charlotte Walker, who
was adludged by Drs. ": w. Mitchell and
nesses testified as to her condition. Miss
Walker for twelve years ha !, lived alone
on farm. She has had spells of mental
arrangement at intervals Of about every
garded as dangerous; Miss Walker has
no: parents. Her father. Andrew 3. Walk
er, a gallant Confederate soldier, was
wounded during the war. brought home,
name was Sarah Cooke was one Of
King Williams most beautiful women.
She died Ave years ago. Miss Walker has
brothers and sisters. but they could not
persuade her to live with them. The I'm.
fortunate woman is about 81 years old,
and is supposed to, be demented because
she lived so long alone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
WHY MIR. FISHER SOLD OUT.

Reported Tint He Was Forced to
Sell by TiEhtncss of Money Market,
It ts reported that Frank J. Could
paid s1.sooo 900 for all Of his interests in the
and that this was the exact sum that
hfr. Fisher paid for the Richmond Trac-
ton Company through the Merchants
Trust Company Of New York.
II is said that Mr.. Fisher offered to
sell part of his interests to Mr.. Gould,
but that gentleman refused to buy, unless
he could obtain controlling interest II
the property. and that Mr.. Fisher was
forced to part with his holdings finally
because Of an opportune tightness OF
the money market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
BANKERS GATHER HERE.

Clearing Decks to Fight Against
Appointment of n Commissioners.
Bankers are gathering to the city from
various cities and towns. Of the State to
attend the hearing before the House
Committee on Banks, Currency, and Com
merce at 10 A. M. to-day on the sub
ject Of the bill proposing to create the
Office of banking commissioner. The
bankers oppose the project, and will make
Strong argument against it Among
those in the city are Mr.. George A..
Schmelz, of Schmelz Bros. Hampton and
Newport News; Mr.. Nelson S. Groome. Of
Hampton: Colonel Walter II. Taylor, of
Norfolk: John G.. Brown, James H. Mcs
Gavoch, and John w. McGavock, of
Wytheville. and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
Miss Mary C. Mason Dead.

.LEESBURG. VA, January 14-(Spe-
cial)-Alissz Mary G. Mason, asvd 70
years, died at her. home. in Baltimore,
from serious !uries received while
right hip was brokers'. She was a native
Of this county. and was the daughter of
the late William T. T. Mason. Of Tenn
forty years. She resided ii Baltimore. and
was the sister Of 4 DIR. 1T. Mason sur
geon on the Merrinaae during the war
between the States. Her remains were
train. and werp buried in Union Gene.
terry. the Rev. e. S. Kinks, Of the Epia-
copal church, officiating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
IouIoun Bank OGiccr.,

cIai.5--The Stockholders OF the Peoples
National Bank, Of this place, the largest
bank outside Of city In the South at
their annual meeting on Tuesday, Janu..
arys 18th. reelected the old officers and
The officials and Board of Directors are
Colonel g.. v. White. president; Judge
j.. B. McCab vice-president: Henry
Fairfax S: s. Lutz, Bedford Glascock;
@. l. Thomas. Of Biuemont; r. r.
Walker. E. B. White; Edgar McCray, Of
Hamilton, and L.. NJ. Shunlate. After
the meeting a banquet was held at the
SLeesburg Inn from ] 10 8 % clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
MISS RIvEs TO GO ON STAGE.
The author OF Hearts Courageous
VIII play Anne rfiIot,on.

BOSTON. MASS. January t4-tsps
ciaLl--A special dispatch from Chicago
says that Halle Errninte Rives. th
young authorass. Is ia go ON the stast
next season and star in a play dramatic
ed from one at her own ro9eis. Her NOS
Intimate FRIENDS there are authority 20
the story that her prolonged stag 2
Chicago was due to her wishing 70 tah
with Hal Came. who S dramattzing re
novel. Hearts Courageous. II ts stat
ed that slls win assume the part OF Mis-
tress Anne Tiilotson her own heroine
: Miss Rives Is credited with much ars-
matte talent and has appeared IN chscs-
so as the Baroness Zap, In a pirate pro-
sduction OF The Russian Honeymoon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
APOSTLE REED sMOOT
NOMINATED FOR SENATOR.
The Nomination Equivalent to Elec-
tton-Nomince In Direct
Line for Presidency of
norman Church.

SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. January IA.
At a caucus of Republican members Of
the Legislature tonight. Reed Smoot. Of
Provo, an apostle of the Mormon Church.
was chosen as the Republican nominee
to succeed Senator Joseph Rawlings,
whose term of Office expires March Sd
next. This nomination is equivalent to
an election.
Reed Smoct was born in Salt Lake
city January. 1862. He has been since
1SsS member Of the Council of Twelve
Apostles OF the Mormon Church, and
therefore is in direct line for the presi-
dency OF the church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
For Anti-chIlu Labor Law.

COLUMBIA. IS. c., Januarv ia bill
Was introduced In the State Lsg!siatass
to-day, by Senator Marshall, OF Richlant.
providing that after May I. 1903, no .hiIa
Under 10 years Of age shall be employed
in any factory.
that after May I. 1905 no child snail q
employed under II years OF age. Wills
factories, after May /, 1903. cannot woss
children under 1a years OF age
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15

county. tier the war be eneaged IS
lust South Of this city. His wife. who
was MISE Mildred ]. Fry, daughter ct the
late James n. Fry commits ioner OF rev.
an,,c. Of AIberarie, for = fifty years. SUR
sives him with Ave children Frank ~.
Barksdaie, OF Philadelphia; Mrs. 3. IS:
McLemore, OF Memphis. Tenn.; and
Misses Mary E.. Bette G.. and Lucy NJ:
Harksdaie, OF Charl ottesytllc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
A CANNON CRACKER GAVE
THIS MAN LOCKJAW.
q. q. Hodges, of Portsmouth, Ill
with Tetanus-Disease Has
inst observation-disclosures
Deaths Expected.

NORFOLK, VA. January l4.--(special.)
C. c. Hodges. of Portsmouth. is lock-
Jaw victim. He owes his condition not
a cannon cracker. a wound inflicted
Christmas Eve has just developed into
.tetafitis. - q S.
The only patient lkely;Eat all Ito re.
cover. is Edward Foreman, a. newsboy. {:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
House Burnt in Orange

ORANGE, VA. January 14.--fs neeial;2 y
Orange came near having another, as
astrous fire this afternoon a bout O'clock,
bat by the prompt action of the local fire
company, the flames were confined 70 one
small tenement house and extnguished
without other damage, save the loss OF
that structure. s{ 4ss5s
The residence Of Postmaster Carter and
Mrs Miles L.pscomb, as well as a
business block, were endangered. F,ortu-
nately the wind was calm and the fire
bIazed straight up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
HI. Clark Grand Master.

RALEIGH N. C., January 14.-tspecial.)
The Grand Lodge of Masons tonight,
after number Of ballots. reelected
Haywood I. Clark. of Tarboro. as Grand
Master. His opponent was Deputy Grand
Master Walter L. Liddell, of Charlotte.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
THREE. DROWNED IN SKATING.
Thirty Men and Women Go Through
Broken Ice at the Baihins
& Basin. In Warrington

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Jonasry ~.
While n la-se crowd wes skating on sa'
hstf1lne basin rear The Washineror r,er's
ment. this evening the tee suddenly saH
way, and precipitated a number OF PEI.
their lives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
w. q. Lott, Richmond County Ne
gro, Wanted In WashinEton,

WARSAW. VA, January l4-(Special)
On the farm of Mrs. Curley. Willoughby
Lee Lott. a negro 9 bout "a years of age
was arrested q by Secret Service officer
Hartigan. yesterday afternoon and taken
to Wa shington late last night, to answer
the charge Of numbering a groceryman
named Grozmann in that city on Christ
mas eve last by splitting his head open
with a .hatchat. .s..... - a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15

For Jim Crow Street Cars.
NASHVILLE, TENN, January H.
"A bill was introduced in the State Legis-
:lature to-day to require street-railway
companies to provide separate cars for
white and colored passengers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15

The witness said that the people Of Am.
! herst went before Judge Campbell with
tWenty-seven witnesses and proved that
Day had sold liquor illegally
Mr.. Whitehead went over the ground
which Mr.. Strobe had discussed In his
opening argument, showing that Judge
Campbell had held that Day had a legal
right to sell liquor and that he had
promptly been reversed by the Circuit
Court.
..About this license Mr.. Whitehead :.
asked Mr.. Strobe, sis it not fact that
Day had a license to sell whiskey with
prescription and did you not prove
thatShe sold 1t without prescriptions du-
ring the year 1882 %
..1We certainly did,, was the. response.
Throughout his evidence Mr.. White
heads testimony confirmed Mr.. Strobe
sta tem er or. s in his opening In toto.
Mr.. Whitehead gave some exceedingly
interesting testimony about the jury list.
Asked as to what he knew about THE
mnch-discussed list, he said he saw Judge
Wood get list from the clerk.
Did you say anything TO the clerk ?''
Il asked him what Juose Wood want
ed with i. -
What Gid he say?''
Il Ie told me that. JUG sc Wood had
asked him for the Jury list and j saw
Judge Wood take the list into Judge
Canlpbell's Office. = Judge Levtug and
Mr.. Strobe seemed much delighted with
this eyidAnee which KpeS To- sAnw q
{ think that the Jury VAS packed
sIad9s Levine sstrenuo uslys sndeavoFsd "a
T ret W.tnsss s. axpresss Ansopinionsa q
I'M sthse1 kmhasst pevy
|sassainad TO sartaton g tAie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15

bench and shook hands with Judge Mann
and Of. era wford himself"
AS soon as Judge Campbell rendered
his decision what was done2''
Judge Campbell hastily left the bench
accompanied by Mr.. Turner. Two min
listers were TO accompany me to dinner.
noticed Judge Campbell approaching
US and no walked up hastily to Dr.. 4Craw-
ford. Judge Campbell told Dr. Crawford
that he had given him an opportunity ,c
apologize in the courtroom and he did
not do SO. Before he could reply Judge
Campbell began to lash him..
What Sort of whip did he have?''
am not sure but think It was a
covered rAwnide.''
Did Dr. Crawford make any resist
ance."
None IN the least He ducked his
head when the blows began to fall
Was there any blood on Dr.. craw-
! fotd's face?'.
There was no blood on his face. I
think, but there was cash behind his
ear and the blood was running down HE
cheek when noticed his face
Tae witness on cross-examination saitl
he was not prepared to say that Judge
Campbell did not offer his hand 10 Dr.
Crawford.
Judge Conrad read Judge campheiRs
testimony at the trial and again asked
the witness II he did not hear any OF the
colloauy between Judge Campbell and
DR.. Crawford.
The witness insisted that he had not
heard anything but the statement which
Judge Campbell made T.. DR.. Crawford. &
Major consad's effort to break down
the witnesses evidence on this point vas
not successful. AT 10:lo o'clock the com.
mtttee concluded to adjourn until 1850
o'clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-15

~ o'clock the Statehood bill was
taken UP, and Mr.. Tillman gave notice
thai he would continue his remarks to-.
morrow - - s
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-24
ART AND NATURAL HISTORY.
Opportunity for the Public to Examine Hooks at Bronson Library.

Opportunity for the Public to Examine ...s Books at Bronson Library.
 Although a large part of the Bronson library has been opened to the public,
 there is still an important division of it which is little known, namely, the art and natural history rooms, on the second floor. These contain many val uable works which would interest the general public as we'll as specialists, but owing to the fact that no assistant could be assigned to take charge it has not hitherto seemed advisable to open these rooms for general inspec- tion. During February, however, and possibly through March, an opportuni- ty will be offered the public to examine this collection of books, with the as- 'sistance of Oliver Barton, who will give two afternoons and one evening a week for the purpose. The time de- cided upon as best serving the general public Is Wednesday evening and Fri Ss day and Sunday afternoons. The first opening of the room will be tomorrow afternoon, when some volumes, illus ' frating western life and customs will be exhibited. Owing to the fact that space is limited and that only a few people at time can receive proper at { tention, young people under 16 years % of age will not be admitted. It Is
 hoped however, that m exhibition which will interest them will be .e planned later. The museum will be
 open on Sunday, and children who are , quiet and, orderly will be admittad
 there ...-- ..t
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-24
women rrampled to Death.

NEW York, Jan. 24.--In fleeing from a fire next door that did not menace their safety in the least three women were killed, a score or more seriously injured, and twice that num- Der were trampled under foot yesterday in the tobacco factory of l.. Miller & Sons, at 155 and 157 Crosby street, which runs back to Elm street. The loss of life and injury to limb were due to panic in the ranks of the Italian cigar makers, male and female. Men beat women down with fists and blud- geons in the mad rush from an inn aginary danger. Men crowded women from fire escape ladders and walked on the prostrate forms of women.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-24
TIMELY TOPICS

Special attractions for tonight at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands annual clearing sale. Mems all wool under wear $1.19.
 Black taffeta silks for 25c yard to- night at Curran's. Look over their mems and boys furnishing list.
 Your choice of boys fancy suits and reefers at Jones, Morgan < Co.'S for $1.S7.
 Fencing girl pillow tops at Reid & Hughess for 45c; sword hat pins 5c, latest music 15c. ..
 F. H. Lewis & Go have an elegant assortment of pianos in stock. Bar gains in slightly used instruments.
 See Conlon Bros stock of ready to wear cloaks, suits, skirts and waists. Good line of furs.
 If you want a piano bargain, the Driggs X Smith Go have Steinway at $125, Wheelock $75.
 Clothes baskets at FenneE.s new store on Monday at 4Oc, 50c and COG, marked from 60c, roc and soc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-24
PEACE NOT IN SIGHT.
Colorado Senatorial Fight Goes Mer-
 riIy on Without Results.

DENVER, Jan. 24.-The house, which adjourned on Wednesday until o'clock yesterday, held only brief ses- sion in the afternoon. No steps were taken toward unseating any more Democrats.
 Radical measures have been adopted by the Republican senate, which held an executive session ill the lieutenant governors office, to abridge the author ity. of the rival body and accomplish the removal of its officers. To this end resolutions were adopted notifying the state treasurer and auditor that W. H. Adams, president pro tenn; Charles NJ. Sprague, secretary; J. Dooley, ser geant-at-arms, and his assistants, have been removed from office and are not entitled to any pay for their services as officers and employees of the sen- ate from and after Jan. 19, 1908.
 A motion was unanimously carried : that the state printer be notified not to take anything to print, except at his own peril, from any other body assum- ing to be the senate of Colorado ex- cept that which is certified by the pres z ident of the senate, Lieutenant Gov ernor Haggott or the secretary of the senate, c. F. Haggar.
 Governor Peabody is still using his influence to bring the two senates to- gether, but appears. to have made no progress in that direction.
 An additional barricade is being erected for the protection of the Demo- cratic senate. Carpenters were at work today putting up heavy doors in the corridors leading to the cloakrooms of the senate chamber. Part of the guard will be placed at these doors should an attack be made on the chamber with a view to securing possession. This obsta- cle must first be passed before any out side force can reach the anterooms.