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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
Plans Practically Complete
for Merger Of Interests.
NO FRICTION WITH COURT
The Big Concerns That Are involved i
Judge Grosscup's Decision VIII Not
Be Included in the Merger
for the Present.

.CBr Associated Press.l

CHICAGO, liz. February 23.-Plans
are practically complete for the merging
of the interests of the firms that COM
something unforeseen arises April lst Will
see tbs. official announcement of the IN.
corporation OF securities holding COM
pany, which eventually may control the
meat trade of the world. Unlikethe pop
ular idea of the packers merger, how
ever, for the time being it is not to en-
brace everything in sight, nor is ih to
be capitalized at 100000, 600, as announced
for the United States Packing Com
pany.
Further the plans contemplate no
friction with the Federal courts because
of the recent decision by Judge Grosscup
against the packing house combination.
The nucleus OF the great combination of
Worldwide interests, is toFbe the merger
OF the smaller independent plants bought
last year BY the big packers preparatory
to the general merger planned at that
time. The securities to be held by the
new corporation are those of the G.. II.
Hammond Packing Company. the Omaha
Packing Company, the Anglo Amer can.
Flower Company, the st. Louis Beef
Company ana the U nlted Dressed iees
Company, and possibly several of the out
side stock-yards now controlled by
Chicago interests.
4 Chicago will be the headquarters of the
combination. but as far as the public
lis concerned there will be no immediate
change in the operation of the individual
plants under the new regime.
1t is planned to head the new securi-
ties company with present officials of the
individual! companies instead 81 with the
big packers themselves or those imme-
d,ately assnc,atod with them in '.,rhe
Big Six companies The slate. OF Off
c!als for the securities company has been
prepared and is said to contain the
names ofsJ. C. Melvin and j. p. Lyman,
of the Hammond Company; Frederick
cowan. OF the AIiglo-American and E.
+. Robbins, of the Omaha Packing Com.
pany. Probably the last-nanled will be
chairman of the Board of Directors.
1t is not known definitely what will
be the capital of the securities holding
company but lis thought the figure will
be in excess Of the purchase price of
the companies to bc combined. probably
some, hing like $50 Coo CC(l {RtaEtft.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
RETURNED THANKS TO
GEN, MAURY'S DAUGHTER

Fl Pickett Camp last night was presided
ever by Commander Philip Paul Win.
ston Major James II. Dooly. First virs.3
ginla Regiment, was elected n member
of the camp.
Mrs. Halsey, a member OF General %.
Fl, Maury Chapter Daughters Eof the
confederacy. OF Philadelphia WAS elected
sn honorary member OF the camp ant
i,l,e veterans adopted q set OF resoiutionN
OF thanks to her and her associates Of
tho chapter for the work they had az.
complished in raising II monument to tn.
Confederate dead
Commander William ISean, of Louis,
Camp, visited the camp and gave some
valuable Information in reference to the
pension law.
Spinrade emmanuel Francis sang some
Confederate songs. which were very much
eenJoyed by the commander of Louisa
Camp. Xxx d
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
In Jealous Rage James Cooper
Shoots Wife and Himself.
HER INJURY NOT FATAL
The Man viii Probably Die from the
Terrible Wound Which He Inflicted
Upon Himself-His Con-
dition Critical.
dition Critical.
(spectal to The Times. .Dispatch.)

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch)
LYNCHBURG, VA. February 23.-One
of the darkest tragedies that has been
recorded in Lynchhurs for Il long time
occurred here tonight. III q moment OF
Jealous rage james Cooper drew his re-
yolver and after shooting his young wife
in the head. sent ball crashing through
his own brain. Mrs Cooper will recover.
but the husbands condition is now SO
serious that ne will not live until morn
ing.
The couple came to Lynchburg from
ReidsyilIe, N. c., to accept positions in
the Lynchburg Cotton Mills. According
to statements made by those who boarded
in the same house with them, they did
not get along very well together, and MI.
Cooper seemed to be jealous of his vile.
who is an exceedingly pretty girl of
about seventeen years OF age
AL about half-past O'Clock tonight
Mrs. Cooper prepared to leave with sew
eral friends, with the intention of spend
ing the evening out. Her ,huspalia con-, ON.
nlanded her not to leave. but some time
afterwards she walked through the hall
way to the back porch In less than a
minute two pistol shots were heard. Mr.
Cooper had followed his wife, and %hen
they reached the porch he had pulled
out his pistol and fred.
thinking that lie had accomplis his
intention. he then turned the weapon on
himself. Cooper fell from the porch with
his, brains oo2ing from a hole that entered
rear the right eye and passed entirely
through his head Mrs. Cooper was shot
just behind the right ear. but the ball
glanced around the skull, and her injury
is not necessarily dangerous.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
OPINION WRITTEN
BY JUSTICE HARLAN
Declares That Lottery Tickets Are
Subjects Of Traffic and That Con-
gress Has Perfect Right to
Prohibit Their transmits
sion from State
to State.
fBy Associated Press.>

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-The power
Of the government to prevent tile pas
sage OF lottery tickets from one State to
another outside the United States mails
was passed on to-day by the United
States Supreme Court. Tho question
arose in connection with the case Of
Champion VS.. the United States and that
of Francis VS.. the United States, and in
both cases the constltutionality OF the
act Of Congress OF 1895. prohibiting the
transmission of lottery tickets from one
State to another BY express and other
wise was challenged. The opinion in
the Champion case was delivered by
Justice Harlan and sustained the validity
Of the law. In the Francis case JUS
tice Holmes spoke for the court. holding
that the offense alleged did not come
within the scope Of the law in question.
The cases have been on docket of tho
Supreme Court for a long time. and evi.
dently presented many knotty problems
to tho court
Champion at the time of his arrest was
in Chicago. representing what was
hiuWIl do lHes Idll-1AIHeTlCdlls- Dt
Paraguay. The particular charge against
him was that Of delivering II box of lot
terry tickets to the Wells-Fargo Express
Company. III Texas for shipment to
/ California. lie was arrested in Chi
scago to be taken to Texas. and lmme-
5dlately sued out a writ of habeas corpus,
which the Federal Circuit Court sitting
III Chicago refused to grant. He ap-
8pealed to the Supreme Court, and 1t was
this appeal which was decided to-day,
the decision being adverse to him.
POLICY SHOP.
Francis operated in Cincinnati, Ohio
and was charged with conducting '.pol-
icy shop The numbers were selected
by players in Newport. Just across the
Ohio River, In Kentucky, and brought
to the main Office. In Cincinnati by fer
sry or over bridge by carriers, This.
1t was charged. was a violation of the
statute of 1895, and Francis was arrested
and found guilty. His sentence was
affirmed by the Circuit Court OF Ap-
fpeals for the Sixth Circuit and the case
then removed to the Supreme Court The
effect Of Justice Holmes decision, revers-
ing the#lower court, is to send the case
back for a. new trial.
The principa contention of counsel for
the lottery men was that the suppression
of lotteries belongs to the police powers
of the several States and not to the Fed
clal Government. and consequently the
law OF 1895 is III derogatlon Of the Tenth
Amendment. They also contended that
the sending of lottery tickets or policy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
SEVERAL BLOWS
WERE EXCHANGED
Senator Cromwell and His
Brother Have an Encounter
With Editor Johnson.

NORFOLK. VA, Fepfuury ia per-
sonal encounter occurred This afternoon
on Main street In front of the Chamber
Of Commerce between Hugh Johnson, edi-
tor OF the Norfolk County Democrat. and
Senator Il. n. Cromwell and his brother,
Sheriff A, q, Cromwell, Several blows
were exchanged. but the combatants Were
separated and placed under arrest before
any one had been damaged to any extent,
All parties We're arrested and taken TO
the police station, where ,hey We're bail
ed In their own recosnizance to appear
before Justice Taylor to7rnorrrw morn
Ing.
that Editor Johnson has taken in Ills
paper in reference to The registration
in Berlley. Senator Cromwell has been
criticised by Mr., Johnson for not obtain
lng the passase of $ spsslal &c naa act .t that WI WIN
Tor Cromwell has defended his position
by stating that the matter is being con-
sldered BY committee, Mr,Johnson and
the crolmrwslls have been on ppposte
sides iii the psli..;sastll fight that has been
going anSin sort' eiesanty, @
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
MONEY TO
BUY THE
BUILDING
Mr.. Martin Gets Appro-
priation Through.
SENATE FAVORS
SHAFER i E, SITE
Virginia Senator Secures All
the Money Needed.
CAPT. LAMB SENDS
TELEGRAMs HERE
Wants TO Know What Are the Wishes Of
the PeopIe-president cabelI, of
The Chamber Of Commerce.
Says Business Organizations
Have Spoken for Pres
ent Site for Office.
Virginia Senator Secures All
the Money Needed.

Senator Martin yesterday succeeded In
having attached to the omnibus public
buildings BILL which was passed by the
Senate. a sum sufficient to meet the ad-
ditonal amount required to condemn the
snafer building property for site for
an addition to the present postofTice.
The additional appropriation Is Intended
to meet the difference between the sum
already appropriated for this purpose and
;nat awarded by the jury in the condem-
nation proceedings.
In other words. Mr.. Martin has sue
ceeded In having the Senate Committee
report favorably upon the proposition to
appropriate all the money necessary to
buy the shafer building. and the Senate
promptly, passed the bill.
CAPTAIN LAMB TELEGRAPHS.
Representative Lamb, as soon as he
learned OF tie action OF the Senate, sent
ife following telegram TO Mr.. Ashton
Starke, who WAS foreman Of the jury
that condemned the Shafer building prop
T crty:
SENATE Committee, under suggestion of
Martin, have recommended ailount pro-
yided for by your jury. What do people
of Richmond say lam ready to carry
out Their wishes
a telegram practically like this was
sent to Colonel John Murphy and to
other business men
SIR Martin had conversation over
the long distance phone with Secretary
Dunlop, of the Chamber Of Commerce.
Informing him Of what had been done.
President Cabeli. of the Chamber of
Commerce, was asked last night IL he
had heard from Captain Lamb. He said
he had received a message bearing Incl
dentally upon this subpect.
ENDORSED by BUSINESS MEN.
Mr.. Cabell was asked If the Chamber
of Commerce would be called to act In
this matter.
so far is can see now and am ad-
vised there Is no occasion for any meet
Ing he replied. THE Chamber Of Com
merce at q, special meeting called to con-
sider the question of site for the post
office decided In favor of the present
site The Tobacco Exchange and other
business organizations have taken sim
liar action. What is the use of the bust
ness organizations speaking further upon
the subject? Our wishes are known at
Washington"
Colonel Murphy could not be found by
aA4Times-Dispatch reporter. but he Is
known to favor n site on Bread Street.
Mr.. Starke does not favor the present
site.
Colonel w. O. Shelton, member OF
the Board OF DirectorsN Of the Chamber of
Commerce was highly pleased when he.
plished. He thought the great majority
of the business peopl, wanted the post
Office where it now is. This view is en-
: . . &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
NEGRO SHOT TO DEATH
IN RIOT ON a. TRAIN
fBv Associated Press. T,

Lake CHARLES. VA, February ga
Passengers on the incoming Kansas City
Southern train last night reported that
a terrific riot took place on the train, In
which negro was shot to death and
three white men seriously Injured, one
probably fatally.
A crowd of white men boarded the train
at a saw-1nil town south Of Leesville,
took possession OF the smoker. and then
Invaded the negro coach. Instantly a
fight started, shots and curses were heard
and the car was almost wrecked When
the train reached DeQuincy the trainmen
mana ged to eject six OF the worst dis
turbers. No arrests are yet reported.
1t is thought that one OF the wounded
white men will die. No names are given.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
"A LEADING
CITIZENS
LIFE ENDS
Death This Morning of
w. III. Tatum.,
HE WAS THOUGHT
TO BE RECOVERING.
lido q oudQen Relapse and
Then Sank Rapidly.
HAD AN EXTREMELY
INTERESTING CAREER
Served His Country vaIiantIy During
the Bitter Civil struggle-since the
War He Had Made Name for
Himself for Honesty and
for Ability in Busi.
ness hffairs.
Had a Sudden Relapse and
Then Sank Rapidly.
HAD AN EXTREMELY
INTERESTING CAREER

Mr.. William H. Tatum. one of the
Oldest retail grocers in Richmond. one
OF the bravest soldiers in the Confede-
rate service and one Of the most highly
esteemed citizens of this city, died at
his residence. No. sol l-2 East Leigh
Street, at l:25 o'clock yesterday morning
He had not been in good health for
some time, but his fatal Illness dates
back only few weeks. He was, how
ever, thought to be recovering from a
severe attack and was able to move
about the house. when he had relapse
and then sank rapidly.
MIR. Tatum was born in Henrico coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
CHANGES ADOPTED
IN BASEBALL RULES
}tBy Associated Prcss.)

CHICAGO ILL. February 2s.-Peact
relgnea supreme at tie Joint meeting
here to-day of the American and Ma
tlenal tongues ard the National Asso-
citation of Minor Leagues. When the
gathering adjourned tonight uniform
foul strike rule had been adopted Il
section added to the rule regarding the
makeup Of the diamond, and an amend
ment addcd to tho balk ball rule.
With these changes ana a few others
of minor Importance the committee de-
cided that the rules were rs perfect as
could be, and to-morrow's session will
be devoted to the formation of schedulcs
straighrout Democrats and fusionists for
the past two years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
GENERAL.

Senator TiIlman makes n surprisingly
moderate speech IN Senate on the In
dfanola fMiss,l postpfftce affair.r.1-S Sena te
passes the omnibus public building bill
with an appropriation for Richmond.
Rear-Admirnl HeDry g. Taylor presented
with a handsome sword by Indiana Leg
jsatureBrtish House of Commons
passes a vote of cAttslre on War Score
tary Brodcrici-Blrthda OF Washing
ton celebrated In many cities of the lard
-Thomas Nelson Page pays glowi.!s
tribute to General Lee in Atlanta. where
he addressed the. Virginia society--spi-
preme Court renders an important de-
cision in regard 10 transmlSsion OF lot-
terry tickets; Chief Justice Fuller 6issen.s
from the rulins--Sllip subsidy bill heat
en- In Committee on Merchant Marine and
VIII not be reported favorahly to the
House-Sultln of Turkey promises TO
carry out the reforms suggested by, joint
note Of the PowersIrhere Is to be no
further probing Into alleged clielties prac-
ticed By United States Officers In the
Phil nes-TWelftf annual Conventic:l
ofihe Daugllters OF the Revolution In scS5
sion In, Washington: big fight anticipated
over election of olficers-Plans pract-
ca'lv comple:ed for the merger OF the
interests. .ot plants controlled by beef
trlls t----- Nero awarded damages against
him meal until after white persons had
finished Senting--EigEest crowd ever
gathered In New Orleans witnessed entry
of Rex. .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
KILLED WHILE
COMING FROM FUNERAL,

tRv Associated PrcssA
JOLIET, ILL. February as-Two men
were Instantly KILLED. Two fatally hi,Esi
and one badly injured last night at
Braceyille. mining town south Of JOLT
ct when the Alton and Kansas City
Limited struck a carriage containing hya
men. The men had bsen 70 funeral
and Were on the way to their homes gSs y
South Wilmington y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
NORTH CAROLINA.

Counsel for Ernest Haywood issue a
statement a Raleigh Self-defense Will be
the plea. Funeral Of Ludlow Skinner Re-
ward for Young, who shot Williamson at
ltamlet Sattirday--The daysin the Leg
islatureThe House discusses the reve-
7ine bill--County authorities are ask
Ing for The State school approximation.
Several deaths in Greensboro---Dr. w.
J.. Burbank in a I'll OF dependency at
temrts to take his own fraternity.
banquet at Dnrliam--rrinity COLLEGES
new library, given by Mr.. j. b. Duke,
Is formally Opened. Walter II. Page
makes the sReeeh OF the occa sion---Fiye
Ssars the sentence in the Bishop case
at Charlotte "a 5s,.i IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
ALLEGED GAMBLER
FORFEITS HIS BOND
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press9
CHICAGO, ILL, Feb. 2S.-Harry Bro
laski, alleged swlndler and head OF the
turf investment concern OF II. Brolaski
q Co., failed 70 appear In court to-day
and Justice Hall declared his bond Of
81 900 forfeited. Brolask was to be ar
ralgned on four charges OF conducting a
gambling ins nstitution.
Miss Matte Woodin. manager for Bene-
dict &. Co, and NJ. j. Beck the attorney.
were in court. but their cases We're con-
tlnued until March 9th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
FAST TRAIN WRECKED
AND TWO KILLED
(Ry Associated Pross.)

l(Ry AssoGated Ircss.} IlIa 8f}3I
DIXON, MO. Feb, o3.-1he st, Louis
and san Francisco fast overland train.
nMeteor," was wrecked last night near
the Gasconade River crossing, at AT-
lington. William Clifford. Wells-lNargo
express messenger, Of ST, Louis was
Killed, and Engineer Decker. OF Newburg,
,juries that may prove fatal. Four OF
the crew We're seriously injured None
Of the passengeIs we're injured, except
sllghtly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
DEGREES CONFERRED
BY JOHNS HOPKINS
(By Associated pressA

BALTIMORE MD, February 23.--Johns
Hopkins University to-day celebrated the
twenty-seventh anniversary Of It's found
Ing. Besides the oraLlon6of President
Alderman, of tho Tulane California; Uni
B versity. and tho annual address of Presi-
dent Relnscn. number of degrees were
conferred, among the recipients being
frederick Hnttnn Getman. Of The Uni
vatstty Of Virginia. IN a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
NAY LYNCH NEGRO
WHO STABBED EDITOR
tRy Associated Press.

WATEIENA, llAs.. Feb. 2s.-paul Grin
stead, editor of The Times, was probably
fatally stabbed by a drunken negro named
Frank Warner, and excitement Is run
ming high Mt Wathenn and at Troy, where
the negro has been placed In Jail There
is talk OF lynchh!ng in case G,instead
dies.
Grinstead served nearly a year In IAN
in310p0 for libel, and edited his paper from
his cell,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
SUMMARY OF 'To-DAY's NEWS
THE WEATHER..

WASHINGTON. Feb. q, Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday:
Nirglnla--1ncrcasln cioudiness Tuesday,
rain at night or "Wednesday. variable
winds becoming north and fresh
North Carolina--Ruin IN east, fatr III
variable winds becoming north and brisk.
The range OF the thermometer was wtle
yesterday. going from 30 a. . O'Clock 20
b5Ent 3 In the afternoon. The day was q
delightful one, and many took advantage
of It for outdoor exercise.
STATE OF TIE TIL ERAlo oMETER.
% A. Nj 20
il NJ so
q y. NJ ...,...,...............,. 10
3G r. Nj ,,....,................. 40
.gP M M...................... AZ
IL midnight Observation-Disclosures. ~
tn 84tt47 s ----
Average ASK
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24

ty. not far from Richmond. on the 18th
of April, 1885. He came of good old
Virginia family. After receiving bus
iness education he, in 1852. entered the
grocery business In Richmond as Il clerk
for Georges4A Hmdley. He served tina .
firm until the war came on. Then he
enlisted With the first company Of the
Howitzers. serving with that command
throughout the war. He was at the
surrender at AppomattoS. There was
no truer, Drawer nor more devoted de-
fender Of the Confederate cause than
he.
HIS BUSINESS CAREER.
At the close OF the war he again en-
gagged in the grocery business on Broad
Street. The firm was known then as
Hundley q Tatum- After year or
two Mr.. Tatum embarked in business
solely on his own account. That was
in 1867. Ever since that time he has
conducted his store on the same block.
Since the building of Leo Camp Hall
his store has been on the ground donr
of that structure. There is no person
or firm who has conducted a grocery
business In the city for longer period
of time.
Mr. Tatuna was three times married.
Each wife was named Mary. The first
was Miss Mary Armstrong: the second
Miss Mary Pearman, and the third Miss
Mary Walker, Who survives him. Tnere
We're children by each union, a few of
4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24

whom are now living Nrr. Tatum also
leaves a brother, Mir. John Tatum. who
has been connected with him In business
for thirty years and q sister. Miss Louise
Tatuin, who resided with him.
Mr.. Tatum was a Mason and held mem-
bership III st. Johns Lodge, No. 49, He
was Its treasurer for twenty-five years.
Ife was also a member OF tho Royal Ar.
canuin. and carried insurance In that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24
A DEvoU1' BApTIs.

A DEVOUTs BAPTIST.
I Mr.. Tatum was a most devout Christian.
He had long been d member of the First
BAPTIST Church, and was one of the most
regular attendants upon the services
there. He conducted Sunday-schobl
class. which was one OF the largest In
the city.
Mr.. Tatun was true blue Virgnian, q
gentleman Of the old school. All who knew
him liked him. His was familiar figure
on Broad street. near his business place,
1t Will be, sadly missed Flo was given to
works OF charity. and there are many
who Will call his memory blessed
MIR. Tatum was member OF Lee Camp,
and a detail will be made to attend his
funeral 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-24

Continued on Second Page,)
Evening journal., 1903-08-10
TO HOLD CELEBRATION
IN SOUTH SIDE PARK
People Of Wesley Church Pre-.
pairing for Gala Occasion on
Thursday September 3

on the first Thursday of September
there viii be remarkable celebration
held i'm South Side Park under the aus
pieces of the people OF Wesley NJ e.
Church of which the Rev Asbury Burke
is pastor.
Tomorrow evening meeting of The
pastor. the Epworth League. The Helping
Hand Society, the Kings Daughters. the
Ladies Aid. the board of trustees. the
stewards and the special committee ap-
poin.ed TO make arrangements viii meot
and perfect plans for the big day.
There viii be sports both morning ana
afternoon. features of which will be ball
games. Contests are expected between
lawyers anI doctors and between police
men and nrcmen. There win be an sorts
of athletic sports between II and j. o'clock
In the morning.
In the afternoon at o'clock there VIII
be an address by a speaker Of national
repuiati0n and in the evening program
consisting of vocal end instrumental
music and other feath, rs.
The women of the church will be I'm
charge of booths and stands On She
GROUNDS, from which ice cream, coffee.
sandwiches, cakes, candy and other re-
treatments will be- offered for sale.