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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
BILL DEAD
FOR ALL TINE
III -----------
President I.andstrcct Is Said to
be Very Mitch Disguised at
Action Of Congress.
SUIT AGAINST 4. !. co.
Independents to Move Against
1t Under Massachusetts Laws
or Sherman Antitrust Act.
SUIT AGAINST A. 7. Co.

From what can be gathered here from
gentlemen lust back from Washington,
the Tawncy tobacco bill, directed ngainst
the stft-methods or The American TO"
bacco Company, Is denl tor all tiino TO
come. There will be no effort to icsus-
citato It,
Mr., John Lardstreet, president OF the
independent Tobacco Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION, has not yet returned to the
city. no has gone North, and Is now in
New York on other business, Mr.. Land
street. It Is understood, IS suprcnlely dis
gusted with the situation. lie has
worked hard for tho bill, ard did 50 at
tho last session. He has made frequent
trips to Washington and has done every
thing possible to stir up the congressman,
on tho subject Representing ono Of tho
largest Independent concerns in Inc cou,l-
try he was directly Interested In the
of tho independents resulted In only
ha1f-hearted support from that quarter.
rhe matter will probably now be dropped
once for all.
Tho defeat Of the bill was due IN part
to the opposition of the American To-.
bacco Company, but In chief to the dlvl-.
sion among tho independents. 1t Is gen
orally felt that the bonus and gift
schemes are den1oralzlng In their effects
upor the trade. ard hence tho movement
was made against them. Some VI tho
independent manufacturers, however tried
the thing themselves. Business vas very
excellent, and they, attributed 1t to the
bonuses. They suddenly ceased to OPP
pose bonus schemes, and even advocated
them. There was big division IN tn,
organiza ton over this subject, and this
division In sentiment is declared to Ire
the chief thing that Influenced the COM.
mittee in voting against tho bill.
Some rather sensational developments
IN tho New England fight are likely to
come very shortly. This fight is being
made by the Independents against the
American Tobacco Company, which re-
certify tried to close tho doors Of tho
j6bbers and the retailers to the indepen-
dent manufacturers. A pitched battle
has ensued, and Mr. Landstreet said Il
few. days ago that the association Of
which he Is the head was confident Of
victory. @
The new developments will be. In the
nature Of q suit against the American
Tobacco Company under the Massachu-
setts laws. or the Sherman antitrust
law 1t is held that the New England
combination is conspiracy in restraint
Of trade. An attorney has already been
engaged. The suit will probably be
brought by some individual Boston con-
Germ, which will be backed up. In the
way OF moral and financial support, by
the Independent association.
The tobacco market closed yesterday,
after a. Week OF three days. The re-
cetpts were not very large. There Will be
no sales to-day or on Tuesday. The
breaks will resume on Wednesday next.
The condition of the market ir the way
Of prices may be summed UP with the
paradoxical statement that the low grades
are high and the high grades are low.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01

. Z .-.i-
foreman OF the Atlantic and Virginia
Fertilizing Company, was nearly blinded
a. few days ago while unloading ~ q car
phosphate getting into his eye. b
The paror OF tho Rev a. A. Jones,
pastor OF the Denny Street Methodist
Episcopal Church was the scene Of q
quiet wedding Wednesday afternoon at
$50 o'clock, when Mr.. Jefferson B. Davis.
Of Henrico county, and Miss Emma L.
Perry, of this city, We're united In mar
riage Mr.. and Mrs. Davis will reside at
Mr.. Davis's former homo, IN Henrco
Clara, tho little 7-year-od daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kitwell, OF VIII
liamsburE Avenue, who was quite badly
burned Wednesday afternoon by her
clothing catching fire is getting along as
nicely as could be expected.
Mr.. George Mcdowell, of Fulton Street,
Is able to be out. after q recent illness.
Mr. William Y, Davis, whose right leg
was badly broken several weeks ago
while he was operating n large machine
saw at the Richmond Cedar Works. Is
improving rapidly and Will soon be able
to give up his crutches.
Virginia. Councils Daughters Of Liberty,
will meet tonight at Nelson's Hall.
At the meeting Of Mattaponi Tribe; IN, No.
nesday nlshE. eight brothers We're, put
through the warriors and and chiefs
degrees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
NEGROES HELD BY
JUSTICE JOHN.
To Investigate Small Fire and
Robbery-The Police Court
Yesterday.

Justice Crutchtield yesterday held Hen
~ Carter and Washington Fitzhugh as
suspicious characters, pending an invea-
tigation of the circumstances Of a rob-
berry alleged to have taken place at tbs
home of Carter,
A white man named Denton was carried
to Carters house by F1tzhugh, Tie went
10 he'd and was awakened by tho police,
who saw flames and smoke coming from
the house at All early hour yesterday
morning. There was no one In the house
but Denton, He was pulled out, and then
he announced that he had hsen robbed
of 81.
Tho fire department put out the flames,
with little loss. and the arrest of the two
negroes followed The fire looked like
inccndlarism.
Lizzie Fields and Lucy Jones were each
fined $3.50 and put under bonds for using
bad language in the First Market,
John Jones and William Prentice We're
treated similarly for being disordcrly
on tho street.
Robert Brown. for cursing and abusr
ing, was put under bonds for sixty days.
Robert Williams, as a suspicious char
acter. was sent down for ninety days.
Then few drunks We're discharged
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
CHANGE OF. PLACE FOR
EASTER EGG HUNT

Tho annual Easter. egg, hunt, for the
Society of Broad Street NJ. T.. Church.
viii be given on Saturday next. April
I'd, at the home Of Mrs. Minetree Fo!kss.
No. COS North Eighth street. and between
The tickets held by the children, read
that the hunt Will be given at the church
parsonage. No. 1910 East Marshall street.
but FOR good and sufficient reasons the
place for holding it has been changed,
and tho hunt Will take place at NO, WS
North Eighth Street
requested to give notice OF tho change.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
FULTON NEWS.

Car No. 636 of the Passenger and Power
Company, while turning the corner Of
Williamsburg Avenue and Denny street
yesterday afternoon about s:@ o,es4ciki'
No damage was done. 80.
4 AIR Charles Wade, Of Louisiana stFdef.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
REV. JAMES P. SMITH
AT MADISON SCHOOL

Rev. Dr.. James Power Smith. who prob
ably knew Stonewall Jackson better than
any man now living. delivered an, address
on the great commander before the f1nr
highest grades OF Madison School yester-
day.
The children sang some war songs, and
the occasion was thoroughly delightful.
DR.. Smiths visit was highly appreciated
by teachers and scholars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
Every Item . Daily Necessity II
RIDICULOUS PRICE.

Whole sweet Pickles, quart-.......s.loo
hLarae irlsl1 Potatoes, peck. ...........3 300
d Cans Salmon tor.................. 900
Esat American Granulated Sugar, AVE-.
Larne bottles Ammonia. ........,...... 80
8 bounds California Peaches for......2so.
Arbuckie's ArIosa Coffee, lb.......,..11c
Lion Coffee, pound.....4..........
Mountain Roll cutter, ib..,.,.........15 100
small California Hams, pound .........e go
2 bounds Nav Hotr,iny and orlts tor. &c.
lbs White A sugar for. ESQ
Small White Beann, quart.
Flake Hon,lny, pound ...................ac
Best city Meal, per peck........t.... 1so'
or bushel .t.................... .ooc,
Quart Mason Jars Vanilla eyrup..... 100
BEST Cream Cheese, pound...........1Sn
Canned r on,atoes, large cat1s..........7o
New Clipped Hcrrlngs, dozen for. 25c.
GOOD Lard, pound. ............ 80.
Quart Jars rome.M Made sweet Pick.
GIBSON 'og !, Xxx Mt Vernon. oscar
PEPPER Ola Brands Whisky, bottle $50.
3.b lars Home. Made Preserves ..... 1870.
Blackberry or Catawba Wine, quart 20.
Glnaer Snaps or Soda Crackers, lb.. ..41ac'
salt PORK, per pound ...................7o
Sn,ttItco Hams, ound...............15
niackInp and Scrub Brushes. So
B bars Octagon Shaped Soap FORE. ESQ.
Good Green or Mixed Tea, pound. .... 25c.
New Virginia BuckWheat, 2 lbs. for. 25c.
Fresh Bologna Sausage, pound. ........Io
Clothes Pins, dozen. ...................1
Prepared Buckwheat, In 2.Ib pack
puffy,s Malt Whtskey, per bottle. SOC.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
Richmonders in New York,

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
NEW YORK. 8 March 3l--Waldorf--G.
W. Stevens 81 IManhaItan-vW. Northrop;
MerlborougfTJs3F; tAnderson: ASHLAND
j. n. Brown; Kenslngton--J. Al g. Chand-
Ter; Grand-J, Lands treeI tsi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
.Woman's Missionary Society.

mans Missionary Society OF Grace street
baptist Church VIM DO held this after
noon at half-past 4 o'clock, The press-
dent earnestly begs every member to DO
present. ffl 4F st$
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
ID IdlfS75:}BY Norfolk Westenl

A---~
LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY a ggss
300 A. M.ANORToLIi 5 LIMITED. * Arrives
Norfolk 1l:2o A.; n. Stops only at Petersburs.
9:o5 a. M.-cHtcAGo EXPRESS. Burst
parlor Car, Petersburg to Lynchburg, and
Roanoke. Pullman SeepersiS Roanoke to Cos
umbus. Blueneld to Cincinnati; also Roaffoka.
to Knoxville, and Knoxville to Chhttanoosai
and Memphis. 6s4i&@ff I'M 5$lA59ll
1910 r. M.-RoANoKE EXPRESS for Farm.
Vile, LynChhurg and Roanoke. eS% 8sil
400 r M,-oCEAN, SHORE LIMITED. Ar.s
burg, Wnverly and SUFFOLK Connects with
stenmers to Boston. Providence, New York;
Baltimore and Washington. ssi7a
7:25 r M.-For Norfolk and all stations east
& o:4o p. M.IsNEw ORLEANS SHORT LINE
Pullman Sleepers, Richmond to Lynchburg2 and
Ronnoke; Petersburg to Pulast Lynchhurg to
Chattanooga. Memphis ard New Orleans. Cafe
Dining Car. ~ III " 33 sFShSsit
n and sio 3 IL from No ;sf co *.
NJ. and t7:30 F. NJ. ~ ftgfI5
R Office No. sas East Main street. s32 .ss
W. B. BEvII.I. SiS9g G. H. BOSLEYj tfss#e
Gen'l. Pass ACT. Dist. PasLs Art
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
Work Of the Police.

Secretary Pollock reports the following
work OF the police for March: Total ar
rests. 476; misdemeanors. ael felonles, 20;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
Beth Ahabah Auxiliary.

A quarterly meeting Of the Beth Ahabah
Auxiliary will be held Sunday. April Sd,
at p. NJ. in the Sabbath school rooms
Of Temple Beth Ahabah. All members
arc requested to attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
DALEY Quartette Tonight,

The famous Daley Quartette will give
a concert to-night@At Calvary BAPTIST
Church. Sacred and other attractive mu-
Sic viii be rendered. Every one who has
heard this quartette has been delighted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
~ IsttsTEE's AUCTION SALE; OF TIM.
BIER LAND IN THE COUNTY OF
CHESTER III ED. VIRGINIA.,


BY virtue fof d deed from W. g. Gibbs
and others to the UNDERSIGNED, dated
october IL. 1909, Of record in the Clerks
Office OF Chesterfield county. Vlrginla.t1
Will offer for sale In front of the Corpor-
alton Courthouse, in the city OF Peters
0ues' rH apiR2 IS April TIN, 1901.
V1RG1NfN HONfEsT FAD of John 4.
Gibbs about seven miles west Of Peters
burg. Va, on or near tho sNVoodpecker
This farm contains 401 81-2 ACRES. and
Is divided by tho County Road leaving
one-third of which Is cleared and the
balance heavily tlnbered. and much OF It
IN original growth This tract hns on
Tile other Is 1875 acres; about one-half
cleared and In n good state Of cultivation
with all orchard OF about two acres,
and the balance OF this piece Is highly
tinbcrred. This tract has a house and
outbuildings. Is GS4,
This land Is we'll watercd by q we'll;
springs and running streams. This land
Is well located, and IN the most healthy
part Of Chesterfield county.
TDRNfS: One third cash. and the bal
ance on time, to be announced at the
SALE and to be secured by a deed or
trust on the property.
JAMES p. CUNNINGHAM,
apr Lids Trustee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01

We Will sell at our auction warcrooms,
612 East Broad Street.
Il i 1oso ociack 20 loads e. Honsohod
Furniture Of every description, Carpets.
Mattings, Sewing Machines Pictures.
Lace Curtains, Lamps. Crockery, Glass
ware, Pictures, Mirrors. This sale en-
braces everything pertaining to house
keeping and sold for parties declining
housekeeping and moving from the city.
and must be sold 10 make room for other
consgnments; Will also sell Large Gro
GERS Refrigerator. Counters. &C.. &C.
THE VALENTINE AUCTION co.. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01

FOR RENT.
BRICK STORE AND DWELLING NO.
500 East Leigh, corner Third Street. Good
s''A'u - = SUTTON & CO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01

REAL ESTATE For Rent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01

BY j. B. Elan & Coz,
Real Estate tAuctoneers.
a CURT SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION (.
~ Ga OF7tTTIEa vALUAB1JE
1IREE-STORY BRICK BUILDINGS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
BY Tho Valentine Auction Co..,
Gl2 East Broad Street. IN.

r ARGE; AND ATTRACTIVE AUCTION
IL SALE OF HOUSEHOLD TURNI-
TURE, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
GROCER'S REFRIGERATOR COUN-
TIERS, &C.. &C, iIt9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Negro in the House.

A strange negro entered the residence
of Mr.. Randolph Otis, on the west side
Of Fayette street, near King street last
night. Mr. Otis was away from home at
the time, and the members of his family
made an cutlery, when several gentlemen
ran TO their rescue. The house was search
ed and one ofthose engaged looked under
a bed and seeing a pair ofshoes grasped
them, supposing the negro's feet were
in them. The intruder, however, escap-
ed at the first alarm, and could not be
found. Officer Lyles, who soon arrived
on the scene, obtained a description OF
the negro and endeavored to locate him.
A night or two ago negro in passing
a gentleman's house in the same neigh
borhood used some disgusting language
within the hearing ofseveral females who
were sitting at the front door. The man
of The house knocked the darkey down.
Peopleliving in the western and north
western portions of the city express the
opinion that they are not afforded proper
police protection. At the present time
negroes swarm in these localities, especial
" after dark, and 1t is aTerred that one
officer in the ward is not sufficient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Cantain Davis Promoted.

Captain J. V. Davis, who for nearly
thirty wears has been the Superintendent
of the National Cemetery at Alexandria,
will by the first of June be in charge OF
the National Cemeterya at Antietam, Nd,
to which place he has been transferred.
He will be succeeded BY Mr.. A. ii.
Gale. of Bsrrancas, Fla. The change Is
in accordance with the line of promotion
pursued by the Quartermaster General
Department, and is appreciated by the
genial captain, as has been other acts OF
the department toward him, especially
that by which he has been continued SO
many years in Alexandria, where he long
ago became enc of us and among whom
he is so Justly esteemed. While his
friends and acquaintance (and they are
legion) rejoice with him in any success
which may crown him through life, they
all sincerely regret to hear that he is to
be transferred from our midst, although
they realize the fact that the department
under which he serves has prolonged his
STAY here longer than could have reason
ably Seen expected. Captain Davis will
carry with him the good wishes OF the
community, mingled with their regrets
that he could not remain with them.
Captain Davis was appointed to the
cemetery at this place September ! 1871 I.l
and apart from about six months in 1881
when he was superintendent of the GENE
tor, ot ;ttle Rock Ark. he has been {
prominent figure in our midst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
The Primary.

The democrats of the city will hold a
primary on Monday to select candidates
for Mayor and the City Council. The
polls will be opened at the usual voting
places and will be kept open from sun
rise till sunset. The voting Will be oy
ballot. Any candidate can have his
own tickets and can get friend OF
friends 10 hold them at the polls, pro-
yided no consideration or promise oil
consideration is made.
Some misunderstanding has arisen
as 70 which of the Messrs. Ballenger is
candidate for the Board of Aldermen
from the Second ward. At the city
democratic committee meeting Wednes-
day night the names of both Mr. Theo,
BaIleneer, the present incumbent, and
his son, Mr.. w. w. Ballenger, were
submitted, and in the meantime the Pro-
eressiye Association had endorsed the
former for the position. II was authorl-
tatively stated today. however, that Mr..
Theo. Ballenger will not be candidate
for reelection, but that his son, Mr. w.
w. Ballenger, will be.
1t will be remembered that the names
of Mr.. Worth Hulfish as a candidate Tor
Alderman and Mr.. w. II. McCuen for
Council, both from the Third ward, were
left off The democratic ticket. When
the secretary of the Progressive Assocla-
ton was asked today about the ticket
which had been submitted BY that asso,
citation he replied that it would stand
lust as submitted and that he had not
been informed of any Withdrawals. The
ticket contains the names of Mr.. Theo.
Ballcuger, Mr.. Hulfsh and Mr.. McCuen.
Mr.. Peter Aitlheson Of the First war
has declined to be a candidate for Coun-
Gil from that ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
THE RECENT ASSAULT CASE

Attempt to Get Up Excitement Last
Night Abortive-FaIse Alarm ofFirt
Brought Numbers OF People in the
Streets-Condition of Injured Men
Unchanged.
The murderous assault upon Captain
w. l.. Brown and Mate II. NJ. Griffith
of the schooner Annie Ellen at an early
hour yesterday morning by Edward Jen-
kins, negro, was the main theme Of
conversation throughout the day and foi
some time last night. There was an
evident ripple of excitement among a
certain class, and what would have been
the outcome is still matter ofconjecture
had not Justice Cation taken prompt
measures in causing the darkey to be
taken out of the city early in the even
ing. By the time many persons had
eaten their suppers and appeared on the
streets Jenkins had been placed in the
Alexandria county Jail far out OF reach
of the madding crowd.
This course was resolved upon early
in the afternoon and was carried out in
a quiet manner by the police. 1t was
long after dark before this fact became
generally known, but large number Of
people appeared on the streets notwith-
standing, although no disorder followed.
About eleven o'clock last night false
alarm of fire was sounded, evidently for
the purpose of bringing a crowd into
the streets, but the attempt was in q
measure futile, as most people OWNED
the object. About this time Mr.. VIII
liam Gambler one of the wardens at the
Jail and also special policeman, had
occasion to arrest negro for disorderly
conduct in the northern part of the city.
While on the way to the station house
persons on the streets assumed that, he,
being one of the Jail wardens, had Jen'
kins in custody and was about to replace
him in the station house. The crowd
became denser as the officer and the
prisoner neared the station house, but
there was practically no disorder, and
later the throng dispersed. The re-
mainder of the night was quiet.
The condition of Mate Griffith, who is
at the Alexandria Hospital, was unchang-
ed this morning. His condition is be-
lieved to be serious. He is 6S years old,
and there is some doubt expressed as to
whether he will survive his injuries, al
though it was said he was resting more
comfortably this afternoon.
Captain Brown was aboard his vesse
this morning. Hesaid his condition was
better than that it was yesterday, bu
persons who talked with him did no
share his opinion. He was in stupol
and answered questions in monosyllable
He was seemingly averse to entering th'
hospital, although it was apparent tina
he needed attention. He attempted tt
eat his supper last night, but could re-
tain nothing on his stomach.
There is still considerable indignation
among a large class of people concerning
the brutal assault and robbery, and thu
prompt removal of jenkins from the cit!
may havespared the city disorderly scenes
If not an overt act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Cases POSTPONED.

As stated yesterday Commonwealth
Attorney Mackey, of Alexandria county,
will not be able 10 arraign the St.
Asaph poolroom men until June q,
the first day of the next term OF the
County Court. Judge Nicol has grant
ed the writ of prohibition applied for on
Wednesday, and this action will have
the effect of estopping the hearing OF
the cases set for Saturday before the
Justice of the peace at Fort Myer
Heights. Judge NicoPs action for the
present takes the matter out OF justice
Hagen's jurisdiction, and consequently
there will be no preliminary hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Election Officers.

The city Electoral Board met last
night and appointed the election Officers
for the city as follows:
First ward-Registrar, Wayne Byersi
judges, Edgar Warfeld, jr, o. f.
Phillips and Richard Grover; clerks,
Lewis Woodward and Walter Donnelly.
Second ward-Registrar, G. ii. Bos-
sart; Judges, r. NJ. Latham, G. E. Price
and John Boyd; clerks, Frank Smith
and r. l. Latham.
Third ward-Registrar, G. H. Bontz;
Judges, B. F. Penn, Carter II. Smith
and A. A. War6eld; clerks, K. l..
Carne, jr., and J. T. Harrison.
Fourth ward-Registrar, j. I. Law
Ter; Judges G. r. Davis, Harry McLearen
and w. H. P. Kelly; clerks, NJ. T.
Vincent and Murray Gaines.
The first named judge in each WARD
was appointed commissioner OF cleo
ton.
These officers are requested to qualify
as soon as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Police Court.

TJustice II. b. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning
William Payne and Harry Davis,
both colored, arrested by Officers Sher-
wood and Allen for disOrderly conduct
and fighting, were fined So each.
Ellen Crump, cOlOred, arrested 10y
Officer Belts for vagrancy, was fined 80
John Williams, colOred, arrested by
Special Officer Gambler for disorderly
conduct, was fined So.
A white mao, arrested by Officer Fer
guson for vagrancy, was sent to jail Tor
80 days.
a white man, arrested by Officers Gill
and Howson charged with lunacy, was
held.
A man, arrested by Officer Nicholson
for assault. was fined 3. 80.
William Jones, colored, arrested BY
Officer Belts for assaulting Norman
Knight. colored, was fined $3.50.
George King, colOred, arrested b!
Officer Belts for disorderly conduct, wa
fined 50. so.