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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
Curtis Jett and Thomas White
Plead Not Guilty.
CASE is SET FOR MONDAY
An Attack on Jail Last Night Was Pre-
vented by Firing Of the Guard and
a Fierce Storm Which
Ragged.
(By Associated Press.)

$
JACKSON, KY. May os.-Curtis Jett
and Thomas White were arraigned to-day
for the murder OF ]. B.. Marcum, and
pleaded not guilty. After considerable
delay a consultation among the attor-
neys was held. French. OF Winchester;
Noble. OF jackson. and ]. B. O'Neil, Of
Covington. participated. This consulta-
ton resulted in White and Jett filing
afIidavits asking Judge Redwine to re-
move Elizor Little on the ground Of
prejudice. They allege that Little said
they ought to be hanged. Judge Redwine
was sick, and announced that he was too
unwell to hold court to-day. The at
torneys then argued a motion as to
when trial should commence. The de-
Tense wanted two weeks time. claiming
they cannot get their witnesses sooner
The case was set for Monday, which Is
the first day of the regular term OF
court, and there is q special term over
Saturday. The grand jury Is still work.
ing on the Cockrill case.
SHOTS EXCHANGED.
Early last evening n body OF about
sixty armed men were noticed In jack
son. They were not together. but kept
close to each other. At midnight tho
providers began to sneak across the street
from the bank south OF the jail. The
guards commando tneW 10 IldIt IHey
refused, and In reply fired several shots.
The guards returned the fire, The prowl-
ers ran about q hundred yards further
and fired again. The guards then poured
three volleys into them in rapid success
sion. Moving objects were discovered on
the north side OF the JAIL and the guards
fired again and killed COW. "A few
moments before the firing flash of
lightning revealed squad OF men In the
hills In the rear of the Jail. 1t was then
expected that concerted action was to be
made to reach the jail and the troops pre-
ma rad to give any comers hot reception.
hut a terrible storm was raging and 1t
was absolutely dark. SO that no further
demonstration was made.
Colonel Roger Williams left to-day for
Lexington. The camp OF the troops was
last night. It is thought that Colonel
williams will ask for more troops and
more equipment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
HON. A. c. BRAXTON
FOR U. S. SENATOR
Believed He Will Announce
His Candidacy to Succeed
Martin in a Few Days.

Hon. Allen Caperton Braxton, OF Au-
gusta, the brilliant Democratic leader
and author OF the corporation ordinance
of the Constitution. ia in the city on pri-
yate business, and 1t Is the opinion OF
those close to him that no will In all
likelihood announce his candidacy for the
United States Senate to succeed Hon.
Thomas s.. Martin before ne leaves for his
home.
Mr.. Braxton is engaged In trying a
case in the Circuit Court of Chester
field county, and will probably be here
for several days.
He is staying at the westmoreland
Club, and when seen last night he talked
in the most interesting manner concern
Ing the senatorship.
"As at present advised, ! am not ready
to announce myself" said Mr.. Braxton,
.if, indeed / shall later on decide to
enter the race
''It is a laudable ambition to aspire to
represent ones State In the United States
Senate, and confess that am not ayerse
to performing the duties Of the office.
should be chosen. but 1t Is to me an
exceedingly delicate thing to think OF
asking the people to vote for me.
IT regard the station as the highest In
the gift of the people, but for the mere
matter of entering public life ] do not
desire 1t.
.If by going to the Senate could rem
der some service to my people, and they
should honor me with their preference
for the distinguished position. should
feel that had repaid them to some ex-
tcnt for their Kindness, but 1t will never
be the hanlterng after public position
that will lead me to enter the struggle,
II am deeply touched by the kindly so,
licitatlons that are made by my many
friends. both personally and by letter,
10 induce me to run for the Senate, and
/ confess that ! have not yet decided
what i shall do"
Mr.. Braxton has declared uneeuivocally
in favor of the senatorial primary plan.
and said that whether he should he In the
race or not, he would do all In HIS power
to preserve the evident will Of the people
ron this subject
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
THE RELIANCE
WINS AGAIN.
Constitution Had Accident
and Dropped Out.
HER ToPMAsT BROKEN OFF
She Had Sailed Game Race, and Was
Half Mile Ahead Of Old Cup De-
fender When the Mishap
Occurred.
HERTOPMAST BROKEN OFF
(By Associated Press.) }

NEW YORK, May 2s.-The Constitu-
tons hoodoo almost spoiled the race Of
the trio Of cup defenders in Long Island
Sound to-day. After sailing nine miles
of the first leg of the race the Consu-
tution's topmast was carried away in a
little pun Of wind and she was out OF
It. for the day. When the accident oc-
CURED the Constitution was half n mile
behind the Reliance, and was leading the
Columbia by an equal distance.
Reliance and Columbia finished the race,
but 1t had become procession, for
Columbia was never formidable after the
first five miles had been sailed. Reliance
crossed the finish line winner by min
utee and 27 second. Constitution had
sailed game race until the accident.
She had been handled skiltully but had
been unable to hold the fast Reliance.
After bit Of jockeying at the start
ing line Captain Rhodes put the Con-
stitution In the best position he could on
the windward quarter OF the Reliance,
though Captain Barr had sent the Re1-
ance the whole length Of the starting line
clear to the mark opposite the commit
tee boat before he would give way and
permit the Constitution to cross and take
the position. The lufflng gale continued
after the starting line was crossed and
until the Reliance's superior speed had
pulled ner out OF q DAD POSITION.
SNAPPED OFF
Reliance had drawn away haft a mile
on the Constitution, :.t!!:t:a the latter felt
the disastrous puff The starboard upper
spreadcr, which stifrened the topmast,
gave way, and the hollow wooden topmast
snapped off eight feet above the main
mast head. The broken spar. together
with the club topsail pole, the balloon lib
topsail and the 'soDmast rigging hung
suspended by the club topsail across the
main peak halyards.
The yacht was hove to and the wreck
ago quickly cleared away. No one had
been injured. After the wreck tho Con-
stituhon came tipping home under her
lower sails.
Reliance beat the Columbia four min
utes and thirty-two seconds on the first
leg. and thirty seconds on the second leg.
The last leg WAS a long slant close
hauled fetching the finishing line with
out a tack or pinchins too closely into
the wind. It was the prettiest spectacle
Of the day, for tho wind had freshened
to IL knots, and the Reliance had her
lee rafl down into the froth and was
reeling of ii knots to the hour. while
the pride of former years dra agged mile
and half astern. Reliance had beaten
her three minutes and five seconds on
that leg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
VIRGINIA.

The Southern Presbyterian Assembly
select Mobile as next place Of meeting:
Lively discussion over publicat ton 4. and
Sunday-school reports---The Episcopal
Council of Southern Virginia select Pe-
teraburg as next place Of meeting. BY
trymen to be commnnica nts--S essfui
point-to-point races OF the Pine I'LL Hunt
Club at Front Royal. Sa.---A site se-
lected for the new Portsmouth postoffice
The schedule Of games for the Univer-
city baseball team has been Issued
Policeman Walk indicted for murder at
Bristol. but he is gone--The Amherst
against Southern Railway because train
left passengers--.The bones OF hog
found in n saw log In Mecklenburg---s
School commencements at Franklin Va
in male academy and female seminary
Teachers OF the Ninth Congressional Dis
It. Pepper, distinguished physician OF the
Southwest. dead--A silver dollar paid
from Confederate Treasure after surren-
der kept by veteran az souvenir--The
oldest citizen OF Portsmouth celebrates
his ninety-seventh birthday--The French
cruiser Tage exchanges courtestes with
the Norfolk navy-yard--Rev. George r.
PEOPLE OF Petersburg g--Programme.o of the
CONN encement exercises at the Uniyer..
sity of Virginia-The decoration OF
Graves Mt Suffolk on the occasion of Me-
moral exercises not affected by resolu-
tions OF Daughters OF Confederacy--
Member OF the Virginia Constitutional
Convention dies from the kick Of horse
County Court---New bank organized and
ofIicers elected at Staunton--Hon. n. st.
George Tucker to make literary address
mt Emory and Henry commencement,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
MORE ARMY
SCANDALS
Conduct Of Major Howe to.
Be Looked Into.
COURT OF INQUIRY
Secretary of fWar, in Making Public the
38 Papers. Argues the Case for Major @
Howe, and Presumes Him
Innocent.

(By Associated Press.)

sSs= (by bsoc1hteo EreSs.)
WASHINGTON May 29.-secretary
pa,+ :, ,aa,, ,,ada n,,h,,o 81, ~. 10 ner.
frooe e '1uo puDtto pD'o e'.i ~ -l -
IN connecuoh e Win WIN tne c@hAfB @ ' es ii4auo
,np authorized the brutal ana fatal wl,ip-
,,n.. - ,,a..,,. ot,,,a. ha,d ~, .or era
pms - ii''t. lt 90 no'o a. -
a' a. haoas' Guaon, 3a ~ .he sprins u 1o0o'
Secretary Root says, IN part:
"Howze's character OF conduct AFFORD
q very strong presumption against tho
prooaoliity o. ms havlils uoiie eno tauiss
solely by ex parte afiidavits OF large
number OF native Flliplnos. who We're
hostile to the American troops. and who
unite In telling story, which. II 1t is
to be believed, exhibits the most revolt
lected these afndavits nearly three years
after the Incidents to which they relate,
appears by his own letters and the testi-
mony OF his brother officers to have
entertained a bitter PERSONAL animosity
towards Major Howe. It is clear that.
with the feelings which he retained.
Major Hunter was not llRely 70 pe oapa-
Bile Of making n really impartial invesi-
CATION. and that for this reason he was
an unfit person to be assigned to that
duty"
Major Hunter, who made the charges,
sent them to Governor Taft. and not
through the regular military channels.
The secretary says this was designed
to secure Major Howze's removal from
command, and was underhanded and most
renrehensible."
CHARGES FAIISI0.
TIN, secretary quotes from q report OF
the philippine commission into the
charges. It's findings were to the effect
tbot tha cruelties charged never existed.
Secretary Root concludes as follows:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
GEN ERAL.

Irish Lad won Brooklyn Handicap from
Gunfre by an eyelash and broke the race
and track records--The Reliance wins
another race, the Constitution having lost
her topmast in a puff Of wind after put
ting up game race--secretary OF War
makes public tho papers In the case OF
Major Howe, accused Of cruelty IN the
Philippines. and at the same time argues
the case and presumes that the charses
are faIse-Slr Charles Dixie declares the
changes In British fiscal system, proposed
by Mr.. Chamberlain, are revolutionary.
and opposed by an overwhelming majority
OF Parlament--Stock market was acute
ly weak. and the bears made their attack
with confidence and success--Repu plican
County Convention at Cleveland endorses
the administration of President Roosevelt
and favors him for the nomination--F
ley knocked ont In match before the
Savannah Athletic Club, and will probably
Two r.. Thousand people killed IN an earth.
quake, which destroyed whole town OF
Isiatic Turkey--Petersburg boy WINS
bachelor of divinity degree at Yale-At-
ianta Is to make an effort to secure the
shops of the Seaboard Air Line, recently
Burned at Observation-Disclosures of
tramps thought to have been killed In the
wreck on the Southern Railway near Bir-
mingham. Ala.-sir Thomas Llpton's new
cup challenger sails for this country un-
der convoy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
THE KINDERGARTEN
TEACHERS CHOSEN
School Board Names 1t In
Honor Of Mrs. Lily Mead
Valentine.

At a meeting of the School Board, held
last night at the City Hall. the following
members were present; James II. Capers,
chairman; r. II. Shine. William M, Tur-
pin, b. G, Ebel. f. w. stin. Charles
fHutzler Reuben Burton, A. L Phillips.
The superlntendents report shows; To-
tai ROLL 121o7; monthly roll. 10,So1i per
cent. of attendance. 92,S.
The board decided that the kindergarten
In the Second District shall be named
the valentine Kindergarten in honor
OF Mrs. LILY Mead Valentine, the presi-
dent of the Richmond Educational Asso-
citation, to whose influence the kinder
garten movement Is much Indebted
The following were elected as directors
of the kindergartens: Misses Anna B..
Kirk, nj. Annie Bates and Georgia Ry-
land; as assistants: Misses Isabelle j.
Buchanan. Elsie g. cranz and Alice y.
MoneuTs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
STATE OF THE THERMOMETER
IMMATURE ALMANAC
RICHMOND.

In the Council made BY Commonwealths..
Attorney Richardson during the trial of
conclude their session--Date Of =. NJ c.
a, convention fixed and reports Of sccre-
taries subnitte.l--- New plan proposed TO
aid in keeping the clyde line from desert.
ing Richnond--Gaaser gets a contract
for paving Engineer md firemen killed
in railroad wreck are laid TO rest--Fran,.
power company-A new real estate firm
OF brilliant hue launched---lnterest in
election OF president of University Of Nlr-
Etnia---Gambling case 70 come up IN 10. 70
sermon on the Jews preached in Norfolk
New corporation Is formed---Big
building opened at the Methodist Orphan
roNhatan-Dr. Pitt tells Of an Interest,"
ing visit to Bufalo--Annual convention
OF Missionary AllianceG 6 eneroslty OF
J.icutenant-Governnr Willard----G; overnor
lngs in the United States courts---Ar-
rangements for big mnss-meeting at the
Bijou sunday---Cringan inyestiga ton not
toes attend funeral Of Mr.. Josiah Ryland
Republican State and Executive Com
1nittees called to meet here----No further
Developments In street-car trouble-Mr.
date for United States senate.A new
liquor bill to be observation-disclosures
Memorial exercises to-morroT------John NJ.
King found guilty. and given q year IN
Jail: exceptions taken and to be argN,d
later: Kings ball bond doubled and he Is
Observation-Disclosures plays Newport News
at Broad Street Park to-day--tY. 81. G.
A. banquet tonight. MANCHEsTER---- - 49,
Dernilment OF cars being Investigated
Voters urged to Representatives,
tertainment---- Wedding invita- ions
Benefit In Swansboro.-Funeral services
Grocer assigns--P Picnic today at Fall
ing Creek H54s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
ATLANTA STRIVES
FOR 5. A. |. SHOPS
VIII Offer Site Free and vii
Send Committee to Con-
ferMith Mr.. Williams.
Especial to rhe Times -Dispatch,)

ATLANTA, GA. May 2s.--Atlanta is to
make an effort to get the shops OF the
Seaboard Air Line, recently burned at
Portsmouth, located here instead OF be-
ing rebuilt ON their tormer site. Tho
movement was started by the Journal.
an afternoon paper, which to-day. In a
two-column editorial, calls upon tho City
Council and the Chamber OF Commerce
to take the matter UP with the railroad
officials and to send committees to Rich-
mond to confer with President h iliams.
interviews with a number of prominent
citizens are published All agree that At
lanta Is tho logical location. for the shops
and promise to Join in subscribing to q
fund to purchase site The PROPOSE
ton Is to furnish the railroad company
d site free of cost II 1t agrees to Locate
xthe shops heres
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
RICHMOND, VA, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1908.

Merchants Banks OF that city.
Among the Richmonders interested are
Messrs. r. c. Williams. Jr., r. s. Bosher.
Fred p. Noting. and w. NJ. Habliston,
who bought the stock in the banks owned
by j. r. Harman, e. NJ. Funkhcuser and
G. p. Bowman.
Mr.. Hablston was seen yesterday af-
ternoon and asked about the report that
the two institutions would be consolidated.
At first he said he did not wish to make
statement. Then he replied r-at he did
not think So
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
BIG STRIKE IMMINENT
IN THE QUAKER CITY
(By Associated press.)

PHILADELPHIA, PA. May 2S-one
Of the greatest strikes In the history OF
the textile industries OF the country will
be inaugurated in this city and vicinity
at quitting time Tomorrow night. unless
the textile manufacturers Grant the de-
mauds OF the workers, who ask thai
their working time be reduced from sixty
to fifty-five hours week. 1t Is ex-
pected that by Monday $1,000 persons will
have voluntarily laid down their work
In the hope CT Forcing the manufacturers
10 give them shorter hours, 3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
CUP CHALLENGER
SAILS FOR THIS SIDE
iBr Associated press.l

GOUROCK, SCOTLAND, May 2S.-sir
Shamrock Ill, the Shamrock l.. the steam
yacht Erin and the ocean tug Cruiser.
whose combined crews number 175 men.
sailed from here for Sandy Hook to-day.
well Gags We're everywhere displayed,
and bands, whistles and sirens combined
with the cheering of the spectators to give
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
MET INSTANT DEATH
FROM BOILER EXPLOSION
Cry Associa ted Press.j

KNOXYILhE, TENN, May 2s.-Two
men met instant death this afternoon
at a pumping station Of the Southern
Railway at bridgeport Tenn, by the
explosion of twenty-horse-pow boiler
The dead men are Frank Owens, OF
Knoxville, pump inspector of the South
ern Railway, and John Blanchard, engin-
eer at the pump station. The building
was practically demolished
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
.MAY-POLE DANCE
FOR THE HOSPITAL

A May-pole dance. given yesterday at
st. Patrick's School, Twenty-hfth and
Broad Streets, for the benefit Of tho Chim-
borazo Hospital was greatly enjoyed. It
will be repeated this afternoon Mt $50
o'clock, and it is expected and desired that
a large crowd will be in attendance.
The dance was given under the Board
OF Lady Managers of the hospital, and
was an entire success, Forty-four chill
dren took part. The sight was a most
beautiful one from start to finish.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
LADY COWELL-ST
PARTED FROM HUSBAND
fBy Associated press.I J

fBy Associated Press.}
& LONDON, May @.-Lady Margaret
cowell-stepney, daughter OF Lord De
Tabley. was to-day granted a judicial
separation from her husband. Sir Arthur
Cowell-stepney on the ground Of deeer-
ton. The baronet. who Is former MEM
ber OF Parliament and. wealthy land
proprietor OF Wales. is now in Boise City,
idaho. where he recently renounced his
title and became an American citizen and
also secured divorce there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
TWO VlRGINIANS
ARE SUCCESSFUL
fRy Aseociated Press. ]

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-The following
candidates have qualified for admission
to the Military Academy, June Is, 1903:
Alabama,-William L. Martin, Jr., Mel
win G. Faris, Thomas L. Coles.
Florida-John r Peyton
Georgia--Warren Lott, Jr.. Emmet VIII
son, William r. Henry, Paul j. Horton.
South Carolina-Calhoun Ancrum.
virginia~-1Iunter B. Porter, John b.
Rose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
PETERSBURG BOY
WINS HONOR AT YALE

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
NEW HAVEN, CONN, May 28.--Robert
Ritchie Harwell, of Petersburg, Is one Of
tho lucky thirteen announced to-day as
recipients OF the degree Of bachelor of
divinity at the Yale Divinity School, next
wednesday at commencement Harwell
is 3. A. graduate Of Hampden-sidney
College, in the class Of 81, and stands
among the highest in scholarship Of the
graduating class.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
RICHMONDERS BECOME
STAUNTON BANKERS

A number Of prominent Richmond men
have become Staunton bankers. having
purchased the controlling interest Of the
Augusta National apd tAe Farmera pnd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
COLONEL DE PEYSTER
DIED AT HIS HOME
Rv A.socIated Prese !,

PoUGTKKEJs1E, N. 2. May B.-Col-
country seat at Tivoli on Hudson last
night Of cirrhosis of the liver. Three
weeks ago delegation of fellow-citizens
visited his home and presented him with
medal for raising the first flag over the
fallen capitol OF Richmond. In 1885. He
served as a lieutenant in the Civil War
and was breveted lieutenant-colonel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
PRESIDENT LOUBET
TO VISIT ENGLAND

By Associated Press.)
PARTS, May 2s-It was officially an
nounced to-day that President Loubet
WILL proceed to London between July 1s
and July % to return the visit of King
Edward. and that he will stay there
three or four days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
REPORT FOR REVISION
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
nav A..ociated press,

IBy Absoc1hteu Prtss.J
LOS ANGELES, CAL, May 2s.-1n the
Presbyterian General Assembly to-day a
motion made by DR.. w. N. Page. for the
adoption OF the report Of Committee on
Revision OF tho Greed as whole, pre-
vailed by unanimous vote.
The moderator later was authorized to
appoint q committee to confer with the
Cumberland Presbyterian ComItfsse on
the question Of uniting the two churches.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
Twelve Months and Fine
for John M. King.
WILL TAKE CASE
TO HIGHER COURT
Kings Bail Doubled and Hels
Again Set at Liberty.
SENSATIONAL CHARGE
OF MR.. D. G. RICHARDSONf
Declares that There is Sull In Existence
| Combine, Which a Councilman
and Former Member Of the
Street Committee Are Con-
nected Wlth-lnterest-
ing Proceedings.

We, the Jury, find tho prtaonsr
guilty as charged in tho within oer-
tIfcate OF appeal Of tho Police Justice
and the copy Of tho Indictment there
with attached, and fix bis punishment
at one year in jail and 4ssssa his f,no @
at 800.
JOHN c. FREEMAN, Foreman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
FOUR OF THE CREW
OF PEERLESS ARE LOST
INV As.oclated press,

LUNBNBURG. N. g.. May 2s,-News
has been received from New Foundland
OF the drowning at the Bay of Islands OF
four of the crew of the schooner Peerless
of this place and also of fourteen men
drowned from another Lunenberg steam
vessel, the name of which Is not given.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
SITE CHOSEN FOR
PORTSMOUTH BUILDING

(By Associated Prcss.)
WASHINGTON, D. O., May 2.-Assis-
tant Secretary Taylor has selected rs
a site for the postof11ce building at Ports
mouth, va, the property on the southeast
corner of Court and King Streets. Price,
S15 60
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29
SUMMARY OF DAYS NEWS
THE WEATHER..

WASHINGTON, May 2s.-Forecast for
Friday and Saturday:
Virginia and North Carolina Showers
Friday and Saturday, except fair ON the
coast; light, variable winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-29

The predicted showers came yesterday
and made the temperature exceedingly
pleasant during the latter portion OF the
to-day.