davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
DID .::l, LITTLE .: !, !. DAMAGE.
Once Chinanan Killed During the
Bombardment.
7fRy A.socIa taa pre.,N

~
WASHINGTON. Nov 4.-vice United
States Consul Ehrmnn. at Panama, ca
bles tho State Department, under to-
days dats. that the Colombian govern
ment warship Bogota is Smelling the
city. One Chinaman has been killed,
Mr. Bhrman has been instructed to pro-
test against tho bombarclment. II the
consus protest Is not sufficient. then
tho commander OF the United States
ship Boston. which Is by this time on her
way to Panama from San Juan Del Sur.
six hundred miles dlstant.- will promptly.
seize the Colombian gunboatS Stfsneeessary
to stop the bomhardment. esS '-is
This bombaPdment is In violation of NIL
the rulcs OF war, beginning. as It did.
without the required notice. Moreover.
the United States government takes tho
ground that 1t certainly interferes with
the freedom OF transit across the 18TH
mus. which this government Is by treaty
bound to maintain.
The greatest activity was exhibited In
thu State and Navy Departments this
morning. and there were frequent con-
sultations between the oflcials. the naval
officers particularly being intent on work.
ing out the details for the .plan OF tho
protection OF the lstfmian traffic out
lined by the State Department.
It Is quite evident that the navy Is
making preparations for a larger dem-
onstration In isthmlan waters than 1t
has made for many years. and the fact
is not disguised that all OF the informa-
tion that has come from the secret
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
ANOTHER
REPUBLIC.
Independence Of Panama De-.
olared Amid Scenes Of
Great Enthusiasm.
REvoLuTloNlsTs HOLD CITY.
REvoLuTloNlsTs HOLD L: CITY
Colombian Gunboat Threw
Few Shells. Into Town,
Doing No Harm.
(By Associated Prsss.>

COLON, COLOMBIA. November -
Without the firing OF a shot. and amid
scenes Of great enthusiasm. the inde-
pendence OF the 1sthmus and the de-
partment Of Panama was declared last
evening.
The city OF Panama Is now In the hands
OF the revolutionists, and no serious at
tempt has been made totrecapture It. Tho
Colombian gunboat Bogota arrived In the
harbor after the declaration OF inde-
pendence and threw few shells into tha
city. without doing damage to life or
property. Perfect order prevails in Colon
tonight, aud trans-Isthmian trains arc
running as usual, without Interruption.
The presence OF the United States gun
boat Nashville at Colon Is believed to
have resulted in the avoidance OF serious
trouble. AS the result OF conference
here. Colonel Torres. commanding the
troops at Colon, has Just sent on q special
train to Panama representative to
confer with General Tovar, whose uncon-
ditional release Is demanded.
A proposal was made to, Colonel Torres
that tho km ertcan troops will return to
the N ilte if hN#yuarantesasto2 2matp-
tain order. 4 his proposal was tonight ac-
cepted By Colonel Torres.
Public alarm in Colon is now somewhat
abatcd.
The act.of Independence has just been
signed at Panama
During tho excitement this afternoon
tho blue Jackets from the Nashville
quickly placed bales OF cotton on the
tops pof freight cars. forming excellent
barricades. Many Of the citizens were
armed With rifles and srevolvers. Several
Americans and others foreigners took re-
fuge on board the German steamer Mark
onlannia,S The opinion OF everybody here
is that the IstllmianS canal is now as
sured.u- s.sgs4 III sstst,i - q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
.C0RNLA,lv
STOCK ON
u; GRADE / +:
Maryland. j |. Victory y i is Bet
ter Than Expected.
DEMOCRAT i. TO
SUCCEED M'COMAS
There Are Three Avowcd Can
didates, With chances Fav-
oring Governor Smith.
LATER RETURNS
oFTHE I ||.E: ELECTION E! Q
New York Victory Was as
Sweeping for Democrats as
That in Ohio for Senator
Hanna and the Republi-
Rhode / sland is
Democratic.
There Are Three Avowed Can
didates, With Chances Fav-
oring Governor Smith.
LATER RETURNS
OF THE ELECTION

! 1. q 4 1. = y x. J. u 80
Especial to: The Times-D DMpatch.)
BALTIMORE, ND. Nov. Affection
returns received !, 10. midnight indicate
that tho plurality ofswarfield. Democrat.
elected Governor, may reach 12oo; a fig
ure much higher than was expected.
The Democrats made heavy gains in
nearly every county of. the State. Many
thousands of ballots were rejected be-
cause OF. improper ma rklng. This cut
into the vote OF both parties, but hurt
the Republicans most, aa they had the
greater number ofsiEnorant voters. The
new Legislature was oyer two-thirds
Democratic and the sparty will have a
free hand in projected legislation.
The Ass embly vi illi.choose Democrat
TO succeed Louis Es Mccomaa in :sthe
United states Senate. There are three
avowed candidates Fins ths field, Governor
John. Walter Smith Attorney-General
1sador Raynor, and sex-Governor E. e.
Jackson Al three are. millionaires and
put much money iii the recent campaign
to help their chanceat ( The result OF the
election gives Smith t ths 4 sdyantage. Be
sides~ife -fa- elieved tyt have the backing
OF Senator German. He- mas tue fnost
votes in sight.
The most important measure to come
ur In the Legislature is a plan to dis
franchise the negroes. The details OF the
plan have not been worked out but the
Democratic leaders and Governor-elect
warfeld. say they will Immediately set
about to rid Maryland of the negro IN
politics. It may be done by amendments
to the present election law. by a con-
stitutlonaly amendment, which. must be
>ELbmltted to the people. orsthere may be
! a scheme to create certain counties in the
black belt into municipal form OF
government so that none but taxpayers
shal have right to vote for certain Of
,ficers.
AS a result OF yesterdays election. Cor
mans presidential stock has taken blg
boom In this state. Senator German made
the negro the issue in this election. and
made it special point to attack the at
titude OF president Roosevelt on this
question. The result was a greater VIC
tory than even the Democrats themselves
expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
HANNA VS..
A. P. CoRMAN
Results Of Tuesday Thought
Likely to Bring About Con
test Between the. Two.
MAR WANDER STRENGTHENED
Issue Was Between Him and
Roosevelt, and the Latter
Lost in Republican State.
rtmes-Dispatch Bureau.

Times-Dispatch Bureau.
Colorado Building, Fourteenth and g sts..
washington, D. c.. Nov. 4.
An Ohio Republican, who holds high
position in the Treasury Department.
said to-day that the result Of the cleo
tlons yesterday made It plain that Cor
man would be the Democratic candidate
for the Presidency next year. and that
Hanna would have to be nominated by
the. Republicans.
"Rooseyelt can't beat German" he said.
"Hc tried it IN Maryland as much as II
he and German had been. running. ,Roose-
Welt lost by big majority. Maryland
Is a Republican State-that is. we have
so regarded It for several, years now.
Gorman made the issue souarely OIL race
lines. II his. friends are In control of
tho Democratic party next yeartt Is a
certainty that5the anti-negro plank will
be the feature OF tho platform. 1t would
sweep the country. Business men are
afraid OF Roosevelt They trust German
and Hanna. Hanna can be nominated II
he will..
It seems to be the prevailing opinion
among Democrats here that Mcclellan
will not develop much strength as a
presidAntial cand ida to-. ts hard W OF
10 great calibre-a His Glory New
York Is looked U pom as an 4A0rsement
/ of Democracy and rehuke to Roose-
velt It strengthens Parker and Hearst.
New Yorks candidates for the presden-
tial nomination. The Maryland result
puts German to tho fore, and the cleo
ton of. Mcclellan also helps the Mary
land Senator. TITS all In the family.
as an enthusiastic German man said to-
day.
A Tennesseean, who resided for many
years in Baltimore. and Is now holding
n position in the pension office. said to-
day that Ii Roosevelt were the Ropubll-
cali nominee next year. and German were
the Democratic standard bearer, he
should for the first time in all his life
vote the Democratic ticket.
"And 1 am sixty-eight years old, he
added,
1t was stated at the White House to-
day by one OF the assistant secretaries.
that the President was gratified at the
general result OF the elections; ! tried
to learn the special source OF his gratlfl-
cation and was In formed that the Presl-
dent thought that whenever the contest
was on strict party lines and questions.
the Republican gains were very de-
cided."
l met Colonel r. E. Lac to-day on the
Avenue. Just after his return from his
home In Fairfax county.
"There isn't any doubt OF my re-elec-
ton to the House of Delegates. he said,
but can't learn my majority
"Wasn't II glorious" he continued,
snea king OF the general election results
Yesterday. II think the returns had In
them everything to encourage Demo-
Gratis.
The interest taken In the elections In
Virginia by Wrginians living in Washing
ton was evidenced by the fact that by
clock to-day The Times Dispatch could
not be- had at any newsstand IN wash
ington. "They went IKE not cakes 70
dny." said the man at tho stand at the
Raleigh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
THE BLUES GO TO
PETERSBURG TOMORROW

large representation of the Blues:
Battalion at the Crater reunion near Pc
tersburE tomorrow Is assured. There
was an enthusiastic meeting held last
night at the armory, and 1t was dsnAd
that the organization shall pay the ex-
penses. 1t will. therefore, cost the indi-
viduals nothing.
1t is expected that at least forty five
men from each company will go. and tho
Blues splendid band will be taken along.
The Blues will leave on the Q o'clock
train, and will reach home on the sreturn
early tomorrow night. Members OF the
organization will also be present
1t Is eminently fitting that the Blue.
should take part in this reunion since
they took prominent part in the battle
SO many years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
MRS. MELTON CAUGHT
ON FENDER OF CAR

Considerable excitement was created in
house on East Main Street last night
when a white woman named Mrs. Mellon
was caught on the fnder OF a street car
and shaken up considerably. Mrs. Mel
The husband OF one OF her daughters was
arrested last night, charged with beating
his wife, and she set out to follow him
cross Main Street she collided with the
street car going west at the time. Her
escape from serious injury was very narl
row.
She was caught up on the fender and
shaken up good deal. but wae not badly
hurt. So far as could be ascertainsd no
bones were Droken.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
BLOWS BRAINS OUT
ON WEDDING night
William Warren Left Sealed
Letter to Girl Hc Was
TO Marry,
NV Associated Press.

PHII.ADELPH1A, Pa. Nov. 4.-"Tell
Lille she will find my dead body in the
bath room and notify Worthington that
he need not send the cab, as there will be
no wedding tonight"
Having written the above on piece Of
paper and placed it under the front door
Of his newly furnished house to-day, WI
liam Warren, aged forty-tlve years. a
newspaper man of Chester, went to tho
bath room and blew out his brains with q
revolver Warren was to have been mar
ried to Miss Lillian Robertson. of this city,
tonight.
A sealed note addressed to Miss Robert.
son was found on Warren's body. but
the corner will not make public Its con-
tents. The reason for Warren taking his
life, is not definitely known. He Ia said
to have a wife In England, which country
he left seventeen years ago, After his ar-
rival in Chester. he married young wo'
man, who died about three years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
They Are Felt at St, Louis. Mem
phis and Other Places.
lBy Assoclated rress.)

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 4.-,The city and wi
cinity experienced a series of earthquake
shocks at 1915 o'clock this afternoon.
There is a difference OF opinion as to
how many. The earthquake was percepti-
ble all over the city, and was mostly felt
IN the high business blocks In the down
town section Of the city. One occupant
of q. high building said his chandelier
swung three inches. The movement was
from east to west.
A long distance telephone message from
louisiana, Mo-, saws that perceptlble
shock was felt about tha same time. Re-
ports of shocks have been received from
polnts in Illlonis and Indiana.
MEMPHIS. TENN, Nov. 4,--Two dis
tinot earthquake shocks were felt hero
to-day. No damage resulted in Memphis
or vicinity, hut occupants Of the .pr:nei-
nal office buildings made hasty exits to
the streets, The first shock occurred at
1910 r. NJ, while the second was timed
at 1:ls O'clock. Many buildings iswayed,
and In the Business Mems Club the chsD-
deliers were broken. In three of sfhB
largest office buildings in the city shocks
were especially noticeable and caused con-
sternation among the tenants.
Reports from surrounding towns tell ;of
earthquake shocks. but no serious damage
Is reported. Vibrations We're felt as Tar
south as Grenada, Miss N 9,,
tsl lt5t VI F3f ------- dts ~ tfsifslssh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
MISSIONARY MEETING
AT LEIGH-STREET CHURCH

A largely attended missionary. mass
meeting was held last night at the Leigh
Street Baptist Church. under the aus.
.pices OF the I.adies' Missionary Society.
- The occasion was In every respect a
very delightful one. Or. Robert ]. VIII
lingham, secretary of the Foreign Mis-
sion Board, delivered an address. in
which he called attention to the work
OF women for missions. Captain Frank
Cunningham was present and sang a
solo. A large collection for foreign mis-
sions was taken up. Light refreshments
were served at the end Of the service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
STOLEN GOODS
HID UNDER CHURCH
Baptist Dcacons Are Very Much
Amazed at the Dis
covery.

To the amazelnent and CONSERVATION OF
the deacons and other members OF the
East End Baptist Church. OF this city,
1t has Just been brought to light that an
abandoned furnace room under the church
has for somc timn past been mado tho
store-room for a gang OF youthful thieves,
According to a member Of the church.
iprobahly a hundred dollars worth of
FILTERED goods. Including clothing. food
and so on, was discovered In the cellar.
Tho room was formerly used In heatlng
the church, but has since been aban-
doned, The thieving is attributed to a
small gang Of white boys who have
heen operating In Richmond and trans
Efsrrins their booty to the church for SAFE
keeping.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
FEARFUL
and FATAL
EXPLOSION.
Six Men Killed and Six l:
Injured.
THEIR BODIES
HORRIBLY MANGLED
fragments Hurled Hundreds Of
Feet by Conclusion, Which
Was Felt for Miles.
FLAMES FOLLOW TO
INCREASE DANGER
Marines Fight Fire for Hours at
Risk Of Their Lives From
Shells, Which Were Burst
ing With All the Sounds
Of a Battle-Field-Bar-
racks Demolished.
FLAMES FOLLOW TO
INCREASE DANGER
tBx Assoclated Press.>

IONA ISLAND. N. Y, November e.
Six men were killed and six slightly in
tured this afternoon by an explosion at
the United States naval arsenal, one OF
the largest magazines in the United
States. which Is located here.
The explosion occurred while men were
drawing the explosive charges from q
consignment OF old shells recently sent
here from the battleship Massachusetts.
Three massive shell houses were COM
'pletely destroyed. and rain OF frag-
ments Of projectiles Of all sizes were
scattered In every direction.
The force OF the explosion, or series OF
explosions, broke windows at Peekskill.
three miles below on the opposite side OF
the Hudson. and the detonation was heard
for many miles. Adjacent buildings. in
Guiding two storehouses for fixed ammu-
milton, were riddled with the fragments.
and the quarters OF the eleven marines
composing the garrison were completely
demolished -'-e;7
The dead. all OF whom were workmen
|jemployed BY tho naval ordnance depart
Ement. are Fred Ward. Stony Point: Geo.
Morehead. rompkins' Cove; Fred o.
Locke, Peekskill; Patrick Curran. West
Haverstraw: Fred Brown, Hayerstraw;
James Connolly. Peekskil.
The bodies were frightfully mangled,
fragments being hurled hundreds Of feet.
MANY EXPLOSIONS.
The island. which has been used as
an arsenal for year. Is In the Hudson
River forty miles from New York. and
shells and ammunition OF all kinds were
stored there. The detonation Of part OF
the charge Of shell being unloaded in
shell house No. / exploded all the other
shells in the house. and the fragments OF
OF shells driven into the adjoining houses
exploded their contents.
There were two main explosions. with
an interval OF several minutes between,
and a succession OF minor ones. as indi-
vdual shells went of. Fire followed. and
|, for several hours the marines fought the
flames. in Imminent danger from con-
stantly exploding shells, Physicians and
nurses from West Point. Peekskill and
Haverstraw hurried to the island and
attended the injured, one of whom was
seriously hurt.
a large amount OF fixed ammunition
stored In the building from which the
roof was blown did not explode and the
two main powder maga zines were at the
other end OF the island. out OF danger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
Clocks Stopped.

The force of the main explosion Il,
shown by the fact that fragment OF
stone Intel. three feet long. was found
about 300 yards from the doorway to
which it belonged. Smaller pieces were
hurled clear across the Hudson. Clocks
for several miles were stopped by the
shock
Besides Gunner. Otto Fries and the
guard of marines, ten or twelve n1aga-
zine tenders and attendants lived on the
island with their EanJilies The hun-
dred or more workmen resided in adjacent
towns.
Gunner Fries was standing near the
shell house when the first explosion oc-
Cured, but his injuries. like those of tho
others. consisted only OF cuts and bruises,
One workman had miraculous escape,
He was inside the shell house when tho
first explosion occurred and though dazed
and almost senseless. managed to get
out OF the building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
HE SECRETLY WEDS
HIS MOTHER=IN=LAW

Professor Niinsey and Mrs. seseby wer1t
to Atlanta together. It was understood to
close Up some business affairs relating
to property owned by the former Mrs.
hr4ncey, and nothing short OF consterna-
tion was produced here to-day when tf1e
popular educator gave it out that he had
married his mother-n-law while in the
Georgia ca pitaL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
A FATAL AFFRAY
BETWEEN BROTHERS
An Old Grudge, Quarrel
and Mortal Com
(sp.cIal to The Times Dlspatcl,.) )

NSVecIHI 10 Z Hs IIIHus-15EspatcN.J
WYTHEyILLE, VA. Nov. IA fatal
shooting ARRAY between brothers oc-
Cured last night on Potato Creek. In
Grayson county. nextto the North Caro-
lima line, The brothers, Ira Halsey and
Dick Halsey. had an old srudge. which
they revived. Dick Halsey was seated on
his horse and his brother was standing on
the ground when the latter shot twice at
Dick but without effect. Dick dlsmounted
and they olinched. Dick was getting tho
better OF the fight, when Ira shot him
through the heart. killing him instantly.
Ira's head was badly bruised and It was
at first thought that no was fatally hurt.
b,lt he Ia recovering, and was held to-day
by the coroner's Jury for trial
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
BURRUs sHlFLETT.
FOUND NOT GUILTY

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatoh.)
The trial Of Burrus shldett, charged with
the murder OF Jesse lawson. farmer
In the Blue Ridge Moutains. several
months ago. was concluded In the County
Court this afternoon, the jury rendering
a verdict OF not guilty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
NO WIDE. PEN TOWN
SAYS Mr.. JEROME
(By Associated Press.)3

IBy AASOClattu PTessD
NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-District Attor-
ney Jerome said tonight: III they thinh
they are going to have an open town, they
have made the biggest mistake Of then
lives. Fam going after the gamblers and
dive-keepers and I am going to get the
evidence. + can get money. II this city
wants the spectacle OF Its District Attor-
ney applying to private funds for the
purpose OF enforcing the laws, that spec
tacle will be shown. can get all the
money want"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
Ran Into a Work Train.
(By Associated Press.)

(By AssocIated Fress.J
i CHARLOTTE, n. c., Nov, "A local
passngsr train from Charlotte to Ches-
ter, s.. c., OH the Southern Railway, ran
into work train near chester to-day
The negro fireman on the passenger
train was killed and several passengers
were badly shaken w.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
AWARD AN INCREASE
OF THEIR WAGES
fBx. A.aociatad presa. !

Iby 1IksooCIdt6u FteSSJ
NEW YORK. Nov. 4.-The decision OF
the commission in the San Francisco
street railway wage arbitration. handed
down to-day, awards an increase Of ten
per cent. in wages to employees employed
for two years prior to April i. 1soa and OF
five per cent to those OF less service.
Hours were left unchanged. and the
wage rate was deemed effective from May
], 1903, to May 1, 1904.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
'speclal % The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial To The T1mes-D1spatchD
s GAINESVILLE. GA. Nov. 4.-Professor
N. H. Mincey. principal Of sardis 1nstf-
t,lte. and one Of the best known edtl-
Gators in Northeast Georgia. surprised
his friends today by announcing that
two weeks ago he took for his wife Mrs.
Kate seseby. the mother of his deceased
wife, whose death occurred a few months
ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
is TRAINING FOR
MATCH WITH SHARKEY
fBy Associated Press.

4 JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Nov. 4.-Tom
Jenkins. Of c1eveand. champion wrestler
Of the world. has arrived here. and has
gone in training for his match with Tom
sharkey, OF New York. at the Carnival
State Stadium. A letter from sharkey
states that he will arrive Friday after
noon. The contest for the championship
OF the world is to occur Saturday night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
VOTE IN NEW YORK.
.Mcclellan's Majority is Exactly
63,617.
(By Associated Press,

---'---1t :. IBy -HssUcGdteet -7-'
NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-George b. Nc
Glellan. Democrat, will be tho next
Mayor of Greater New York, having de-
feated Mayor Seth Low for reelection by
a plurality OF 636l7, complete unofficial
returns having been received from every
election district in the city. BY the same
returns Comptroller Edward M. Grout and
Charles ". Fornes, president OF the Board
Of Aldermen, running for reelection on
the Democratic ticket, though elected two
year. ago as Fuslonists, defeated thelr
Fusion opponents by $3.50 and ei.s7a plu'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05

COLUMBIA, TENN. Nov. "A sslight
earthquake shock was felt here this af-
tsrnoon at 17o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-05
North Carolina.

Safe cracker dies from his wounds and
when dying gives his name; money sewed
in bis coat-The Presbyterian syn .
n 10 Wrightsvile ch--Major Wat
iinrton sues for damages ir Greensboro
against railroad; his former famous 1r'ui sa,r ;nr
lucky representative visits Rale, ,gh to look
into North Carolinas free Libraries for
schools.