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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
SANTA CLAUS BURNT.
!. 4. Thomas Seriously Injured in
-4lbemar1e County.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Jan. IL.
Special -While J. L. Thomas, of
Portsmouth, Va. a law student at the
University Of Virginia. was acting as
Santa Claus at an entertainment at 1.-THE
Meadows the home Of Captain II. Clay
Niche. two miles northwest OF the city,
his garb caught on fire. resulting in his
receiving several sewers burns on the
head, neck and arms.
Had it not been for the prompt atten-
ton of Mr.. Catlett and others present,
in subdulng the: flames, he would have
been fatally: burned; as it is, his injuries
are not serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
NEW REVENUE AGENT.
Col. s. A. Thrasher Takes Charge OF

Col. s. A. Thrasher Takes Charge Of
Els Office.
Colonel s, A. .Thrasher. Of Louisville,
KY, took charge of the revenue agents
ing Colonel ingram, ordered to Louisville.
Colonel Thrasher's family Is staying
temporarily at Murphys hotel. AS soon
as possible. they will set up their home
here.
Colonel Thrasher is a typical south
erner; older than Colonel Ingram, put
fun of a quiet energy. He was IN his
with his deputies around him waiting to
receive orders. It IS believed that the
same force that served under the former
agent here will be retained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
A FnreweIIDinner

Mr.. FL B. Goodwin. who left Richmond
last night to assume his new duties as
'assistant superintendent of the G. & O.
at Hinton. Wa. was given an in
formal dinner at Rueger's last night by q
number of his railroad friends. Dlr. Good
win is very popular. and while his many
friends ape glad to see him promoted.
they are sorry to lose him from their
midst in Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
S. A. L. SECURITIES.

Their Status On the Market Pleas
ing to Stockholders.
seaboard Airline stockholders are hap
Ply in view Of the upward tendency Of
the stock indicated at the close of the
markets Wednesday. With preferred in
the neghborhood of As and common
around s. the outlook is bright and en-
couraging.
The good showing made In the midst Of
recent depressions of other stocks give
reason for the belief. that there will be
a still! further advance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
He chi His Tongue.

Marcetius Eac,so. about twenty -one
years old. fell IRON a stseet-car sgednes-
day morning, and cut his tongue. The
accident occurred at Eighteenth and Main
streets. Ills tongue WAS cut almost II,
two and ii. Is feared that he has suffered
internal injuries. DIR. Hinchman was.
called and Afr. Eacho was carried to the.
home cf his mother. at WILLIAMSBURG
aYeaue and Denny street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
THE vIcERoY SPEAKS.

There vas another flourish of trun-
pets and Lord Curzon arose and stood
for minute impressive, then IN impress
Five tones he delivered a speech and read
the message from King Edward. IN
his address the Yiceroy announced the
coronation of the king. He extolled the
loyal Indian people and prophesied pros
perity for the Indian expire. He said
also that il had been decided not to ex
act interest for three years on any loans
made or guaranteed by the government
OF india TO the native states in connec-
Lion with the recent famine
The yiceroy announced also the aboli-
lion of the Indian staff corps. which has
long been an army Sinecure IN the
kings message, which was then read
by Lord Curzon. his majesty said that
the prince and princess OF Wales would
shortly visit India, He regretted his alb
sence from the Durbar and sent his
greetings to his Indian people. In con-
clusion, King Edward says:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
MARKETS VERY FEW.

Yesterday u Close Holiday Through
out the Country.
Owing TO tho lact that New Years Day
is one of the most generally observed 1oil-
DAYS in our calendar. tie market reports
to-day are exceedingly few. Such as were
made arc as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
FIRST LICENSE IN 1908.
CoIored Couple First To Intcrvie,f
Is Clerk Christians Yesterday.

& Clerk Christian = efterday.
The marriage record in the office OF
Clerk. Walter Christian, of the Hus tings
Court was started yesterday with "a
license issued to James Lipscomb and
Virginia B. Carter. a colored couple,
aged, respectively. IS and q. 81
The licenses issued during the day to
white persons were as follows: JOE p.
Brown and Annie M. Rose. and "A. Byron
vermillion and Willie Tyree.
Five licenses were issued during the
day and on the opening day Of last year
none we're issued.
During the year 1902 Clerk Christian
Issued licenses for 90 the marriage Of. s s9s
colored. There: were 1875 widowers, IS
widows, and Il divorced persons.
Gail w. Dauber, a native OF Germany,
was admitted to full citizenship in the
United states yesterday In the Law ana
equity Court.
a motion for Judgment was. filed yes
terday in the Law and Equity Court by
aolyde. Saunders against Blair Mean
ley, for the recovery of s1S8.S3.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
HIT AND PINNED HIM.

4 Everett Bolton, a young white man,
about % % years of age, was the victim Of a
horrible accident at the Locomotive Works
yesterday morning about half-past
O'Clock. which resulted in his death later
in the day.
The young>man was literally mashed to
death The accident was particularly
gruesone because It wa S no ones fault.
IN BOILER SHOP.
Bolton worked in.stle boiler shop. He
was assisting in raising a boiler on
crane. As is always the case in raising
"a heavy weight, the boiler, after clear-=
ing the ground, began a swinging motion,
1t had reached the height of about four
feet when the end swung around. catch
ing Bolton. who was standing against
the engine frame. It mashed his chest IN.
He fell to the ground without a. groan.
Several men rushed to his assistance
and carried him into the supply room,
while the ambulance was called. DE-.
Foster responded and had him removed to
the Virginia Hospital. During the inter-
.vening period between the accident and
the arrival of the doctor he seemed to
regain consciousness, as he groaned as
though in agony. and became terribly
nauseated.
AT THE HOSPITAL.
AS soon as he reached the hospital a.
consultation was held, and it was de-
cided to perform an operation as the
only means Of saving his life. He was
placed on the operating table, and it was
found that he had received internal in
juries besides having his liver cut In
two. He died without regaining con-
seriousness. His family were with him at
the time. -
Bolton was one of the most popular
workmen at the shops. He worked under
Mr.. ". P. Leaman, contractor, who was
his brother-in-law. He was a fine athlete,
and member of the Locomotive Works
baseball team.
He lived with his mother at No. e1s
Buchanan street, where his remains were
taken. He has two brothers, who are
also employed at the Locomotive Works.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

President sitterdIns VIII Give His
Entire Attention. to RAILWAY At
President sitterding, Of the Virginia
Passenger and Power Company. begin
ming " sterday, severed active connection
switfrsshis other business interests to de-
vote himself entirely to the mana cement
the railway affairs under his control.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
THE BUSIEST PLACE.
City collector Cunningham La
5hors On the New Year.

at the.-@City Hall. yesterday was the
busiest place IN the city Instead Of the
Collector paying New-Year's calls, he
was. thesrecipient OF many calls himself.
sHe-.heId "a craWdeds fevee all day. HIS
callers were belated tax-paNers. He had
IN. his deppsit slip YESTERDAY afternoon
Size. 6SG representing the collections since
the day before as far as made Up. There
was however,. a half busIel Of mail con-
tanning checks which had not yet been
opened. The force were busy late into
the night winding up the rush.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
Riverdn1e club To-Nisht.

MIR. Lancaster Williams will entertain
a number OF workingmen at Riverdale
Club tonight
The wives and sweethearts OF the men
hare been invited The Hlyerdate Gu,
meets at sixth and Canal streets. Noes
Ia will be caterer. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.

WILMINGTON. N c.. Jar.-ry l.
Spirits Turpentine--Re O. SKIS.
Rosin-Receipts. 241 barrels.
Crude OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES - barrels.
Tar-Receipts, 2l5 barrels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

andrew Brooks was held under bond
for 8 wear. while the detectives ins,ssti-
GATE the charge against him Of rohbing
a country negro Of $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
sX!asy Trnln T4 FIoEAS.

Several other minor cases Fers either.
dismissed or held over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
THE KINGS MESSAGE.

II renew the assurances Of nay regard
for the liberties Of the Indian people: Of
my respect for their dignties and rights;
OF my interest in their advancement, and
of MY devotion to their welfare. These
are the supreme aims and objects OF my
rule, which. under The blessing OF AL
mighty God. will lead to the increased
prosperity OF my Indian empire. and &c
The greater happiness OF its people.
AS the yieeroN finished reading the
Kings words the assembled people broke
irto cheers for the King and Emperor.
The cheering was taken up by the multi
tude outside the amphitheatre and was
long sustained. Then followed the pre-
sentation OF Indian princes to the vlceroy
ard the Duke of Connaught, and pelltical
officers paid homage TO the sovereign.
This ended the ceremony and the royal
cortege left the arena. followed by the
delegates from foreign powers and the
Indian princes.
entered his. carriage and Was driven TO
Delhi.
BRILLIANT COSTUMES.
The Whole ceremony was favored with
brilliant sunshine, Lady Curzon was
sIessed In pale blue chiffon, trimmed wit.
passenenterie. She wore a flower hat.
Lord cpr2on was in full political uni
form. with cooked hat. The Duke OF
GonnaQgat had on a leld nlarshals uni
form, and the Duchess OF Connausht wore
q costume OF cream IoQue.
When the Curaons reached the dais
The yiceroy and the Duke OF Connaught
sa,utcd each other and Lady curzon
courtesiea 10 the Duchess OF Connaugh,.
Lord CGrzon spoke for thirty minutes
standing most of the lime with one foot
on a silver taet-stool.
During the reception OF the princes and
chiefs, Lady Curzon and the Duchess
stood behind their husbands, not partici-
i,ating In that part OF the ceremony ex-
cept IN the case of the Begun OF Bhopai.
2. aiohamaedan princess. who was heav-
by yelled. After the presentation OF the
notabilitics the riceroy and the Duke of
connaught stepped forward and shook
hands with Lady Cur2on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

The case against MARI Lamb. charged
with forgery. was continued on account
sof tIrs sickness of Lamb,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
cigar Company. Tower Finished.

The Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
has completed the water tower for the
American Cigar Company, which is 40
feet high.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

Brady Williams was fined $. % ON tha
charge OF being drums.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

John TiIiery was given thirty days on
the charge of yagraney.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

VEGETABLES. L
Vegetable market dalIs good celery,
however, ia demand and somewhat higher
per box. Is to 5 100
ton ........ 90 To 3t2e00g
Per 100 Observation-Disclosures SCI To- A8Q0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

siaria ..lIen uas aned s1.so for con
tempt ct court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

who is issuing an appeal to all textile in
dustries in the South to take similar ac-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02
COUNTRY PRODUCE,

The prices are strictly wholesale (not
job LOTS and represent prices obtained
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

BUSINESS Enough ron HIM.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

De Wolf Hopper and a remarkable
company will appear i'll .'A1r. Pickwick''
at the Academy tonight" Digby Bell is
one Of the principals in the support of
Mr.. Hopper, as is likewise his wife,
Laura Joyce Bell. A magnificent produc-
tor will be given the piece, and one of
the real musical treats Of the year is in
store for theatre-goer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-02

The Bijou Musical Comedy Company
will come to the Bijou for three days,
commencing with the matinee on Thurs
day, and their Offering will be "a Con-
tented Woman with Miss Agnes Rose
Lane in the leading role.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30
Notice is hereby given that on Tu

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday
evening, February 8. 1908. at the regular
weekly meeting Of Lewiston Lodge No:
8. l. o. o. F.. at the lodge room OF said
lodge, at the regular time for the transac-
ton of business, il is intended to vote,
and a vote vii, he taken to direct the
permanent trustees Of said lodge, to sell
and convey all that piece OF land lying
ives, Of the l. o. o. F. building, being all
the real property now owned by the SAID
lodge living between the west wall OF l.
% 8. +. hall and the east line Of Sixth
street, being a frontage Of between a
and S, feet on Man street, together with
q one. half interest in the west wall OF the
/. O. O. r. hall, TO Hank Trimble, 20,
the sum of $7ooo. All members requested
TO he present at said meeting.
Signed: H. K. BARNETT,
&. +. BUTLER
| Permanent trustees Of Lewiston Lodst
No. 8, I. O. o. +. ;"
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30
State News.

The Business Mems association OF
Kendrick is working to secure the loca-
ton of cannery at that place.
Judge f. c. Steele designates the fol-
lowing dates for holding court in the
Second Judicial District for the year 1903:
Idaho county. at Grangeville, Feb. 9th,
and Sept. 9TH; Nez Perce county. at Lew
iston, March IS and October IL; Latah,
county, at Moscow, April al and Novem-
Der I6.
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone
company is preparing to spend nearly a
million dollars in Idaho this summer in
extending its lines and improving exist
ing ones. Among other extensions IS
one connecting Boise directly with the
Occur d'Alene country by connecting the
line between Council and Wallace.
Bingham county is to have beet sugar
factory located either at Idaho Falls OF
at Blackfoot. A company has been
formed with capitalization OF 81 .ooo, 900
The Havemeyers have subscribed hall
the stock and Salt Lake capitalists the
balance. The capacity Of the factory al
the outset will be 600 tons daily, and this
will be increased in year or two to 7ot
tons.
The last legislature bonded the state
for new buildings as follows: University
dormitory, $4,000; school OF science
$4,000; Albion Normal, $4,000; Lewis
ton Normal, 5000; Academy OF Idaho
$4,000. In each instance the expens'
incurred exceeded the appropriation
! These deficiencies have recently beef
disallowed by the state board OF exam
liners.
Auditor Ramstedt Of Lstah county ha
chosen as his office deputies the follow
ing: Court deputy Geo. Vennigerhol7
first Office deputy, G. F Walker; Mis-
Emma Nebelsieck. Chas. A. Fisher
| Adrian Nelson, J. R. Strong and John a
Ramstedt will hold clerical positions
lanes Langdon, the new assessor ia
chosen r. B. Vaughorn as his deputy
lanes I. Keane, sheriff. has chosen as hi
Office deputy, J. J. Lieuallen, OF MOSCOW
and J. J. cambell, OF Paiouse precinct
the travelling deputy.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30

John P. Campbell and wife to Harvey
Simmons, lot 6 and part of lot S, blk ],
Mulkey's addn, city of Lewiston con-
sideration $500.
Fountain H. Walker aud wife to Jesse
f. Watson, half Of II e or, sec 3. Up "a.
mr. 2 W; consideration $3.50.
Same to Alfred 7. Walker, part Of N e
ar sec tp 34nr2 consideration $3.50.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30
r. WALDO MURPHY
.AttOrneu : at Law

Large blocks Of Forest Reserve. Sol.
slier's Additional and script for unsur.
veyed Government lands constantly on
hands. No. 6a IS Janison Block. Spo.
kane, Wash.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30
ABSTRACT sneErroR NEE PIERCE COUNTY
Prepared by Il. K. Barnett. Abstractor. fol
Week Ending January 80.

Prepared BY h. 4. Barnett. Abstractor. tor
Week Ending January 80.
DEEDs-William Davis and wife to
Richard F. Snlith, y E ar sec IS, tp "a, n
+ e; considerations $500.
Lewiston National Bank to Amelia NJ.
Ward, lot blk 4, part lot S of Acres,
city Of Lewiston; consideration $rIoo.
John T. Ray 70 Frank 6. Wyatt, lots 3
and 4. blk 4, Holcor,b's Ist subd, lot 10
Of Acres, city Of Lewiston; consideration,
500.
W. F. johnson and wife to Coy Law
renee. half offs { ar sec Re; half OF n e
aT sec II, tp 81. mr. 2 "; ccnsidera alton
$50.
C.J. Smith, trustee, to Otto Ketten-
bach, lots l, 2 and 8, blk 8. and lots 4, S
and s, blk S, Riverview addn, city Of
Lewiston; consideration $3.50.
Arthur Powell and wife to Gus d.
Thiessen. part Of lot !, Blk 2, part Of
lot of Acres. city Of Lewiston; consider.
Charles w. Shaft and wife to Alice NJ,
Rogers, part Of lot 7. blk 2, s part of 10,
OF Acres. city Of Lewiston; considera,
ton $4,000.
Ward l.. Farnsworth and wife to Alfred
Grahm. lot sec So half Of Sc or sec 2s
tsw Or Of sw sec a7tp 81 mr. z6w m; con
Rs'deration $4aoo.
VIM. r. Soards TO J. A. Lemons. lot:
i7'iS 10 40 7t-aa 16.77 a8 ao sec IS tp 5;
mr. W B m; consideration $500.
+ }. A. Lemons aud wife to Jacob f
Freeborn same as first aboAe; consiiera
tian $500
". E.. Aytch 10 ] &. Freeburn. lots
aud blk Reid and Aytch addn town
o. Forest: consideration $40.
Lucy J. S~ank and husband TO Clar,
"eseendahl. 8 ago feet lot 4, blk 5. par
20. 5 OF Acrrs. city Of Lewiston; consider
alton Si37s
W. n. Evans and wife to K. T. Thomp
son, lots I. 2. 5. 1 and { half lot s. blk 10
.afk addn, city Of Lewiston; considers
ton $aIoo.
Ezra Baird and wife to same, sam
"nd as srst above; consideration 81.
Ida G. Riggs and husband 10 Alma S
na''erheld. lot 4. blk 4. Risdon tract
city OF Lewiston; consideration t1aso
". h Holcomb and wife to G. "
Anompeon, lot Holcomb'a rst subd. IL
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30
ALIAS SUMMONS.


In tn Justices Court Of Central Lewis
ton precinct, formerly West Lewiston
Precinct. Nez Perez County, Idaho, J. d.
McConkey, Justice Of the Peace.
George H. Kester, Plaintiff, vs.. B. Z.
Bell, Defendant. To B. F.. Bell, defend.
ant. the state Of Idaho sends greeting:
You are hereby notified and required 10
be and appear in the above entitled court
in the above entitled cause on the 2Ist day
Of April, A. d. 1903, at the hour OF ten
O'Clock a nj. thereof, and to demur or
answer to the complaint IF plaintiff ON
file herein, or Judgment by default will
be taken against you for the sum OF $500
with in crest thereon at PER cent per
anuum from September 27nd, 1902, 10
judgment and for costs Of suit
The general nature Of is.ia suit is as
follows:
Plaintiff alleges that he leased to you
certain premises in Lewiston. Idaho, for
1880 per month, that you used and oc.
cupied the same without paying therefor
from May I7th to September ~; that the
rental thereof is payable monthly; that
you have not paid the same nor any part
thereof; that the whole amount due. ow.
ing and unpaid is $500 with interest
thereof at 7 per cent per annum from
September 27nd, 1904, to Judgment in
which amount plaintiff demands judg
ment together with costs.
Aud you are further notified that II YOU
50 fail to appear and answer the com
plant as required herein the plaintiffs
will take Judgment against you for thu
sum of $500 with interest thereon at
per cent per annum from September AZ
! 1902, and for costs OF suit.
In support Of the various statement
herein made concerning the cause Of &C
ton reference is made to the complaint
copy Of which is served her. with.
In witness whereof I have hereunt'
set my hand this 7Ist day Of January, A
ID. 1908.
]. d. McCONKKY,
Justice Of the Peace for said precinct
III n. Smith. attorney for plaintiff.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30

M. Grandquest was in the city Wednes-
day from Cameron. He has been circu-
lating petitions in his section of the
Potlatch protesting against the creation
of the proposed Clearwater county.
These he said were srgned readily as no
one on the Potlatch wants to be segre.
gated from Nez Perez.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30

Don't neglect your eyes as they are
priceless to you See Henker. the eye
specialist, at Hames' jewelry store.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30

make room for the large shipments of spring echandis,
which will be arriving soon, is big task Extreme
necessary All the store for the next twent,
days the richest opportunities that this house or an,
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30
THOMAS MULLEN.
.AttOrneH at LnW.

Legal busia.es. 81 III ki.,,ir given
psvss,nt attention. aewssaeN National
Aar. building. pexf dsss ~ u =.
IIAs&sA Once
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30
l. 0. o. F. NOTICE.

TUStICt OI thC wv TOT Se'0 p
7 n. Smith. attorney for plaintiff.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30
z. O'NEllAL.
attorney at Lnu' GMH .Ao-
t1rv Public.

All S~s,ness cnrefuily attended 70. Nti1 psae
De II ali eourss Of Veahingson and Idaho. o.
dee % Main street. fewtston. 10 Deaf Bullet
block.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-30
GEORGE W. TAENAHll.L.
.Att0vmey ut L0,0.

Pr,6aae snsAterr and settlement ~
estates sAaefMliy ~ tendrd To- Ot1ss-'r
Adams Block.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-09-18
A LIGHTNING CHANGE ACT
A Bold Attempt to Defraud the Gov
eminent Discovered.
Proxies BEING Furnished for Chinese
Ordered De2oatea =, Hi.ei
safes CO0r,s.

San Francisco, sept. ia bend az
TEMPT has just telu discovered - de-
fraud the scye9.@ent /. ship ~
back to China, or he steamer "a | 9,
SIX imposters in p. lcc OF ST. ca csc
Nho Nere ordered Leported ~ IA !
states Ilstr.ct JGCae lie "a ycn one
arrest has been mace in the c2s., and
others will follow 4hort!y. More ell
aatonal Developments are eSQeo e., as
1t is believed the government has
stumlled upon the work OF ring.
IT is the contention OF the soffrn-
ment officials that the six genuine Chr
nese were in the county jill Fricay
morning, and tia, they were rem 2yed
from there at seven o'ticck By dep
nty United STATES marshal, and taken
in a hack to the Pacific Mail dock
From there they were placed SAFELY on
Hoard the steamer Gaelic. Five hours
later the men could not be found, but
in tl.eir stead were !nlp3sters IN no
va resent linG them in appearance.
At late hour Friday night tie Of
|fc'als were in the dark SO far as Ia :
Ing any knowledge as to how TINS
|lgUtning chance came about.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-09-18
Massachusetts Wants 100000
Negroes.

The solution of the negro problem
seems to be one of the great questions
OF the day. In connection herewith,
much interest is being manifested in
an organized effort by the Rev. j..
Henry Duokery OF Cambridge. Mass,
seeking the emigration of 500, 600
sgroes from the south to points In
the state Of Massachusetts within the
next three years. Rev. Dockery is
acting as the head OF an organization
which is said to have unlimited money
at Its command and which claims to
include in its membership many
prominent men and women of that
section of the country. Many of the
negroes thus being sent to the north
are skilled iaborers and some are
women, but all seek employment.
Rev. Dockery claims that he Is receiv-
ing much encouragement, not only
from citizens of Massachusetts, but
from other eastern points, ana believes
that he eau get 10, 600 persons out OF
the south by November of this year.