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New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

flibusters have contributed in no small measurs
to the freedom of the republics Of Central and
South America from monarchcal rule. we'll
as to the liberation of Cuba. while in the same
way English flbusters have played most
important role in the foundation of that vast
colonial empire which is the principal source Of
Great Britains grandeur and prosperity.
Under the circumstances it Will be we'll "a
delay for time the expression Of any definite
opinion on the subject of Jacques Lebaudy's ac-
ton in establishing himself with a large band
of armed followers, deliberately equipped with
repeating rifles and quick firing ordnance, on the
northwest coast of Africa, where he has taken
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

cause the bankers good offices were probably
needed Immediately, and the consul might have
Il in his power to influence the poets offended
father. Shelley, however. remained away. His
wife resretfUlly explained TO the guests that he
the least punctual of men. To wait for
him would only be TO spoil the cookery; so the
party Of eight sat down to table. Luncheon was
almost over when the bather returned, wholly
unclothed, save for a towel. The han of the
Villa Magni was also its dining room, and the
sole means Of access TO the bedrooms a well
meaning Italian maid sought to screen her mas
ter on his unconventional entrance walking
step for step with him. and placing herself
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
MODERN FILIBUSTERS.
Strange Moorish Venture of u. Le-
baudy, and Other Enterprises.

Filibusters are described in the dictionary as
bands of men organized in disregard of inter
national law for the purpose of invading and
revolutiorizing a foreign State" Their enter
prises when they meet with failure entail loss
Of life and of liberty, well as denunciation,
even by their own countrymen, as acts Of pi-
racy, whereas when they happen to be crowned
with success the leaders thereof are acclaimed
as national heroes and are celebrated as such
in the annals of their native land. 1t is to the
spirit of adventure so strongly developed in the
character OF the English speaking races that
must be ascribed the fact that the latter have
from time immemorial been cOnspicuously
identified with ventures of this kind. American
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

The shows at Manhattan Beach have done
thriving business this season. The Sultan Of
Sulu" was played to big houses in the course of
it's run there and now Dockstader's Minstrels
are keeping up the record. Oldtime minstrelsy,
with Lew" Dockstader at the head of the black
face comedians seems to be as popular as ever
with the public. Dockstader fs one of the best
of the oldtime minstrels, and he has lost none of
his power to amuse.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

While the rainy season played havoc with the
roof gardens early in July, the hot nights of last
week did much to make amends. Hammer
STEMS Paradise Roof Garden is crowded nightly.
Miss Josephine Sabel the prima donna of the
Punch and Judy musical travesty, is popular
with the patrons of the roof garden This week
she will introduce several new songs.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

forenoon he said 20 Donald: "I hope your masters
temperature is much lower to-day than it was last
night.
I'm very aboot that" replied the
butler, for he deed this morning"
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

tistic touch. The roof presents a picturesque
appearance and the opera is we'll received.
The Runaways." at the Casino, jogs along its
tunefuI way, with Miss Fay Templeton and
Alexander Clark as the chief mirth provokers
1t is to stay all summer.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

between him and the company. But her loyal
device broke down when one Of the stranger
women screamed. Shelley then missed a splen-
did opportunity for exercising a mastery in
activity" Instead Of embracing the chance, he
approached the table to explain, first, that the
sea had washed away all his clothing; next,
that he was swimmer. and could not go out
TO recover his lost garments; and, lastly, that
he had waited as long as he possibly could be-
low. hoping that the party would adjourn for
coffee to the Verandai
TrelaWny present He published the
story but what his exact words were the
present writer cannot say, not having seen the
book for twenty years.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19

Japan by Night" at the Madison Square
Roof Garden. is a diverting and quaint enter
tainment. The transformation Of the roof into a
Japanese garden is done with skill and an ar
New-York tribune., 1903-07-19
SCOTCH CAUTION.

From The ArgOnaut
A doctor was attending n dangerous case where
Scotch butler WAS engaged On calling IN the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
VIRGINIA..

The first separation Of the Will
iams an Brown street car system
a, Norfolk effected-The new military
company at Petersburg to be mustered
in as attached Communicating IN
crease in navy-yard force at Norfolk
Petersburg Odd-Fellows TO organize com
pany Patriarch Militant--Clnudius ii.
Oliver, of Norfolk. names policeman
as correspondent in suit for diyorceI,-I,
Miss Graves. of Berkley wins gold medal
contest In w. C. T. q. Convention-A,i-i
nuaI reunion OF ,Armistead Camp a at
t,iarKsville: speaking and dlnner----An
ready at Boydton to hang Doc Bacon
to-day-Emory and Henry College opens
splendid new dormitory---Annnal con-
clave of knights Temp!ar at Roanoke:
parade and banquet--Caroline Demo
Gratis in convention ut Bowling Green
nominate county otticers-Peninsular
Baptist Association affects temporary or
sanization--James Richardson had his
arm ground off by train near Bristol-.-
;Sati0nl officers Of the Elks to meet (
Bedford City---Judge Nicol declares tnat
he Is yet undecided about reslgnlng the
circuit 1udgeship-The Danville social
clubs closed UP because they violated ule
common law and not on account OF the
Mann law--Golfers at Hot Springs have
a good days sport-Field artery on
the march receive municipal welcome at
Radford and Salem--Wiiliam and Mary
Conege opens with large attendance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
WOMAN is
LARGE DEFAULTER
Thought to Have Defrduded
United States Playing Card
Company Out OF $4,000
lRv Associated Press.l


NEW YORK, October 2.-Marle Lay.
ton Johnson. aged twenty-nne years,
the wife OF Albert NJ. Johnson. a dentist OF
I.archmont N. y, was arrested tonight
on a warrant specifically charging her
with the grand larceny of 5000, The total
amount of her defalcations, however,
may, it is said, amount to $4,000.
The complalnants are officers OF the
,Jnited States Playing Card Company,
with head officers in Cincinnati and a
branch here.
Mrs Johnson. whose maiden was Marie
LAYTON was bookkeeper in the New
York office, and In addition, acted as
private secretary to Manager r. II. Nc
Cutheon She was married to DR., John
son in 1891, but did not leave her POSI-
ton after the marriage.
The accounts of the concern We're kept
in the Hanover National Bank, there be-
ing New York and Cincinnati account
there. Cincinnati would send a bill Of
goods to New York. which would be sold
for $1,000, and that amount would be
placed to the credit of the Cincinnati
account, hut, 1t Is alleged Mrs. John
son would charge the New York account
with 5000 taking the difference herself,
To make the account balance she would
then raise small bill OF goods shipped
from Cincinnati, from say 3d. TO $2oO9,
Mrs Johnson Is Il tall, slim, prtty wo-
man, with fair complexion and brown
hair.
1t is stated that Mrs Johnson speech
lated in Wall Street and lost considerable
money there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
TO BENEFIT The
STATE MILITARY
All the Officers Of the City
Held a Meeting Last
Evening.

Betterment Of the military OF the State
and the promotion OF social intercourse
was the object of the officers of tho city
who gathered last night at Murphys
Hotel. Those present included the officers
OF the Richmond Light Infantry Blues.
of the Howltzers and OF the seventletb
Regiment.
Arrangements were made to form an
association OF all the officers of the State.
and committee was appointed to map
out the details. 1t consists of Major c. O.
Sayille, Colonel l.. l.. Cheatwood and
captain w. M. Myers. These gentlemen
will meet next Friday evening at the
seventieth Regiment Armory,
Most of tho officers in the city We're
present last night, Invitations had beert
extended to Adjutant-General Male, Col
onel 10 Lane Stern and Colonel George
Wayne Anderson, but they were unable to
be present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
LIBRARY BOARD
WILL ACT TODAY
Fiqht is Apparently Between
Messrs. F. P. Brent and
j. G. HdnkinS.

The new State Library Board Will hold
adjourned meeting to-day, and 1t Is like-
,v that the body will succeed In electing
a librarian, having had the matter up
at two previous meetings,
The question of eligibility has been
raised on Mr.. John Pendleton Kennedy
of washington, D. c., on the ground that
in order to he elected to office IN Vlr'
rinia the applicant must be a qualified
voter of the State. Mr.. Kennedy Is a
former resident of Winchester, and he
NAV be a voter in Virginia. though it
is not known whether he is or not.
Messrs. Brent and Hankins are UNDER
stood to be the leading candidates, and
II would cause no surprise should one
of them be chosen. The board Is COM
nosod of DIR. j. A. G. Chandler and Mr..
S. S. p. Patteson, of Richmond; Judge
Theo, S. Garnett, of Norfolk; Hon John
w, Fishburne, Of Charlottesville. and Mr..
Armistcad c. Gordon, of staunton,
So far, 1t is understood that no ballots
have been taken, but the members are
believed to be divided In their choice,
as follows: For Brent. 2; for Hankins, 2;
for Kennedy J,
This new officer will take charge as soon
as he is eelected, as Mr.. w. w, Scotts
term has already expired under his resig-
nation, and he Is only serving until To-
day to fill in the gap.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
daughters and nelghbors were closely

daughters and neigbbors were closely
questioned.
Mrs. Solari. who lives next door to the
Scots, says she heard the pistol report.
She. Tyler Scott and the sisters seem to
have been the only two persons who heard
The shot. Policemen Hughes and Ogilvie
went to No. 3O17 East Franklin Street and
brought Henry S. and Luther r. Green
street, brothers, to the store Henry s..
or Sam, as he is called, was the man
whom Tyler Scott says was in the store
FIVE minutes before he heard the report
1t was stated by another witness that
Luther r. Greenstreet had been seen pass
Ing by the store about 11:25. Both men
were questioned by the officers, and also
by the coroner when he came, and, as
a precautIon, placed under arrest as sus-
'ricious characters. and later were locked
up in the First Police Station. But the
police do not think they are guilty. The
motive seems to be entirely absent, as
both men have long been on very friendly
terms with the confectioner.
CLOSE EXAMINATION,
Dr.. Taylor came in short time and
made examination Of the wound. and
questioned every one clOSely WIN SeeIiee'
to Know anything about the circum-
stances of the murder.
Mr.. Scott came to Richmond from
Amelia county about thirty years ago.
He has been keeping the fruit and candy
store at the present stand. No. 2I11 East
Main, for many years. lHe was esteemed
and liked by all, and was a harmless,
good man.
Besides the two sons, there are two
daughters, Misses Mary E. and Florence
G. Scott, both grown. His wife has been
dead about three years.
An Inquest will be held by the coroner
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
MINIATURE ALMANAC. .,o,
e FlCHMONO.

Prospects OF the firm Of John l.. WIZ
liams and Sons seem brighter: oHers oi
assistance: creditors will not press them
Stability OF the banks of Richmond
demonstrated beyond doubt-State
committee disposcs Of many contests; de-
cides to have no general speaking ~ tne
coming ampaign--0fiicers Of the state
to form military association--Whi hite
teachcrs In colored mission school---!Doc
Bacon 10 be hanged to-day at Chase CITY;
the Governor having practically decluea
rot to intervene turther----Decislom OF
Major Anderson suBtains the condltion
that the Barksdale pure election law is
in enect---First Presbyterian Church,
having been rernodeled, to open to-mor-
Richmond Horse Show to be
nearly as good as that of New York,--
Itenrico Committee of Investigation takes
up the Hcchler-Todd case to-day----Cl!y
Democratic Committee reorganiZes-Li-
brary Board to elect librarian To-Day
contention made that non-residents OF the
State are not elig!ble-7-Death in BATH
more Of Charles S. Crcnshaw.--Mess essrs.
Everett Waddey and Z. 1. Bemiss test, EST,
Committee--Discusslo as. to whether
the Methodist Church is losing Its spirit
uality MAN NCH ESTE Full Republii;,
can ticket to be put In the held----fu = VI vi
feturns from the district show that Rob-
cr, s. Rves was defeated by majority
or 2l3 votes. and John G. Robertson lost
nv more than 3vO--Election committees
niceting--C nittee on Health meets
Funeral of w. II. Farmer to-day---A
pretty wedding Sma!! boys arrested
Tribute to Judge C!opton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
DOC BACON
HANGS TODAY
Governor Montague VIII
Hardly Interfere Again.
NEGRO TAKEN TOBOYDTON
Gallows is Made Ready, and Prisoner
Says He is Ready to Die, but Still
Protests His Innocence "A
Most vexing Case.

Doc Bacon, the Mccklenburs negro.
convicted of attempted criminal assault
and twice respited by Governor Montague
will hang at Boydton to-day. While HIS
Excellency did not care TO make any
statement concerning the case for pnoii-
cation last night, 1t is well understood
that he will interfere no furthc'. out That
he will simply permit the law to take
its course. The position of the Governor
ali along has been to act upon the af-
vice of the law officers Of Mecklenbars
county and he has done this at every
stage. lie said the other day that he
would interfere no further unless some
new evidence favorable to the prisoner
should be brought to his attention and II
is known that there has been none. Ihe
case has been most vexing one ana tne
Governor has given it his most earnest
attention throughout.
TAKEN TO BOYDTON.
The following special from Petersburg
to The Times Dispatch was received on
the subject last night:
doc Bacon. in the charge OF DeputS
Sheriff Beale, of Mecklenburg county,
was taken to Boydton tonight at MD
night. where he will hang tomorrow on
the charge OF attempted criminal assault.
Bacon says he Is ready to die. he rs
typical. negro with an earnest open coun.
tanance, He has talked freely and not
once have any state1uents. been conflict
ing. ~, .,,,or-
ing Progress. talked with Governor Mon
tague over the telephone this evening
but has no new evidence 10 suo.l't. SUP. l..
Those. who have taken great 'nie,es. ta -,
the negro bade him farewell tonight ana
ho sthanked them all for their efforts and ana
Kindness.
"The Impression here is still that the ne
gro is innocent. but those most acuVe
and earnest in his be!.al: have no "or1
90 oens,,ra for the Governor. They ap-
nreciate the trying position Of the Exc
cuttve and are confident that he has act
ed with much deliberation and aiter
careful consideration of all the evidence
before him."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
GOLD MEDAL
TO MISS GRAVES
The Concluding Day of the
w. G. t. u. Convention.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Oct. r.
The morning session of the concluding
day of the twenty-first annual conven-
ance a'uca Union Of Virginia was opened with
devotional exercises, conducted by tho
Rev. Dr. John b, Turpin. of the First
baptist Church, ,,,o-
was then taken up and the various de-
partment superintendents appointed, as
STATE State organizer, Mrs. NJ, w. Newton,
'ti General eeri secretary J, branch. Miss Es-
telie Rudd, Of Norfolk,
Non.aicoholic medication, Mrs. r. Alice
Brown, of Lincoln, va. -,
Thomas p, Bagby, Of West Point
Sunday school work, Mrs S, f.. Bates,
Evangeiistlc work, Mrs Amy Leech' OF
A5esano'sn, PenaI and roformatory work, Miss
Margaret @ i, crenshaw; Of Rlehmopnndd d,on
Securing homes for homeless chlldren'
Mrs William T. odsrs Mdnsnee, s,nd OF nfinoI iors Mrs
p pnrlty, Mrs. Mary r. Webb. of Nor
iofN, Peace and arbitration, Mrs. r, H,
'1',esi 1I'',eessisiation and petition, Mrs, Nj. J..
u. Pretlow. of PretloW.
Virginia Call, editor and business SIN ! man AZ.
Work among coored people, Mrs. Fan
.n,e Iiayes, Of Norfolk.
Secretary l.. II. l.. branch, Mrs Sue
James, of Onley .. o.. ~ ,ost
ree}stien rhe sH'' on 'u any subject related to tenn
perance. attracted large audience To
the Methodist Church last evening ,,,ss
medal mmlaips was presented by Mr. ". McAi-
lister, Of the University Of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
GEN NERAL

Stock market makes good headWaJ
against depression caused by embarrass-
ment Of Baltimore and Richmond firms.
and there was some buying after the
bad news was out. mostly by profession
al operators--Damaging evidence is ad-
tduced against rillman in his. trial for
the murder of n. G. Gonzales; State
makes good progress In the presentation
OF its case and twenty witnesses are
heard during the day--Man hanged
three times by an Ohio mob escapes with
his life and is spirited away to jail by
officers of the law-Pretty woman un-
der arrest on charge of grand larceny
is said to have defrauded the United
states Playing Card Company to the eN-
tent of fifty thousand dollars--Pittsburg
is shut out by Boston American team IN
second game of the series for the cham
pionshp of America-Bad News ciS,-
lures the Dixiana stakes at Morris ParH
finishing half a length ahead OF Reil-
able, with the favorite in third place
Feeling in Baltimore over the embarrass-
ment Of the Middcndorf and the Williams
firm is that 1t is only temporary, and
will be shortly passed--Sea board stocks
not affected. but they lose In price
Mr.. Yoakum Is made chairman or the
Board of Directors % ale Seaboard sys-
tem--Weekly Review Of Trade states
that with the exception of blast furnaces.
manufacturing plants are all unusually
busy--Ma jor,G General Corbin Is assigned
to the commdnd of the Department of
the East-South and Western is TO be
extended to rich Oal-tields---BenJamin s.
Thomas, secretary of the Maury county
CTenn.) Fair Association, succumbs to
heart disease while attending the fair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
SHOT BY A STRANGER
IN A CITY BARROOM
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Tlmes-D -Dispatch.)
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, October John
Ryan. we'll known resident OF this city,
was shot last night by stranger in a
bar-room, and probably fatally injured.
The shooting is said to be the culmfnn-
ton of row about a woman supposed
to be the wife of the man who did the
shooting. AS soon as Ryan fell, the man
rushed from the saloon and escaped. The
woman, about whom the trouble occur
red, made her way to Washington, but
was arrested there this morning.
The officers were unable to obtain any
information from her as to the Identity
of the stranger. Mr.. Ryan was taken
to the Alexandra Hospital, where It
was found that the bullet had entered his
left lung His condition is regarded as ex-
tremely critical.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
BREAK BACKBONE
OF REVOLUTION
Turkish Troops Gaining the
Upperhand and Struggle
is BEING Abandoned.
(By Associated Press.)

SOFIA. BULGARIA, Oct. 2,-According
bone of the revolution in Macedonia Is
broken, the Turkish troops are gaining
the upper hand everywhere, several In
s,irgent chiefs have been killed or wound
and fleeing to the frontier, tho revosu-
tlonary bands are sustaining heavy losses
and are seeking refuge In large num-
bers. and the Turks occupy every i'm
portant point along the routes of retreat
10 the frontier
Fighting is reported to have taken place
throughout the districts OF Razalog, Mel
nix. Demirllissar and Nevrokop
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
Ready fer His Execution.

fSnecinl to The mes-D1snhtcn.!
ROyDTON. VA. Oct 2.-The sheriff
sent to Petersburg today for Doc Dr. Bacon aeon
AZ one prefath Of the best crops Of tobacco made
for time in MeeklenbuTg 1Gs has niantern Seen
~ tha cure is a most excellent one.
Ihat 4 IS iMe now i being marketed. but the price
Is so low, that but few are willing 10
sell. o. !. he,nr
rapidlv built and will soon be ready for
the rector. The building will have eisht
rooms and large hall. besides COOK
room.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
DEPARTMENT OF EAST
UNDER GENERAL CORBIN
nav Associated press.)

WASHINGTON, Oct. ,2.-Major General
Corbin Acknowledgement of the army, Is
to be assigned to the, command OF the
department. Of the East. with head e1 l.,
York.
command of this department will take
An order also has been prepared in
the War Department, directing General
Chaftee, now commanding the Depart
ment of the East, to take station In the
War Department for the purpose OF fa-
mliarlzing himself With the duties of
chief of staff, which hesWill become when
General Young retires In January.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
WOMEN TO FIGHT
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
1pu Associated Press.O

(By Associated Press.)
WHEATON, ILL, Oct. Two , West
ter OF Westward-Ho, and Miss Bessie
Anthony, Of Glenview. who holds the
Western championfShlp5 !. viii tDs fIts of
Women,s national champion. Both won
over o. 'eti their opponents in the seml-hnas
to-day, Miss Carpenter defeating Miss
ilarnerlne Harley, of Fall hVeT, Two
beating Miss Fanny Osgood. Of Brook,
line, By the still narrower margin OF one
up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-03
WHOLE CHRISTIAN
POPULATION MASSACRED
(By Associated Press,)

SOFIA, B5LGani1.. Oct.-2,-rhe Mace
DOMAIN revolutionary headquarters assert
the whole Chrlstian population Of the
town of Mehomia (Razalgo), province Of
Zerzes, was massacred September 18th.
capped with the news.
Mehomia is an important town and The
seat of the local government, The pop
ulation was about equally divided be"
tween Turks and Bugarlans, The lat
ter numbered 5000 persons.