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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
Richmond.

White Democrats vote this afternoon
from till S o'clock to elect delegates to
the state Convention; The peop,e VIII have
an opportunity OF expressing their wishes
regarding the continuance Of the primary
--Engine ieures the track Of the Allan
tic Coast Line trestle and careens over
edge OF the mld-alr structure: no one 10
hurt--A -Arrangements nearly completed
for the Randolph- Macon alumni banquet
Thursday evening" bic made5up show
Ing that Parker now has l3D delegates IN :
etructed for him and Hearst ls a close sec
ond at LIS: the rest are nowhere; quite a
large number OF delegates have not been
Instructed al all-----Qucstion Of patents for
wooden legs in the United States Cir
cult court-Episcopal Council complete
~ overlooks report In favor OF the Beth
any Institute proposed for this city; few
are yet talked OF for the new and impor-
tnnt position OF archdea coli--- Pickett
Camp has ladies night and the veie-
rams feast on good music, Handsome
franklin Street residence sod--Grand
Master OF Odd Fellows. Mr.. George ".
Morriss. honorcd by local "three-link"
brethren MANCHESTER R. Delegates to
State Convention TO he chosen by ward
meetings; twelve to be elected with one
#haIf vote each In convention--Death Of
Mrs. Green----Fumeral Of MIR. Ellis
Meeting OF Joe Johnston Camp tonight
Corporation Court In sesson---Fight
on Hull Street
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ALL IS DOUBT
out IN. OHIO. 0 HI. 0.
Hearst and Anti-Hearst Forces.
Both Claim That They Will
Control Convention.
MANY CONTESTS REPORTED.
Decision of These Will Matsril--
ally Affect the Outcome.
Hearst Men to Open.
Isnatoh .hy Laok London. J
(By Associated Press.)

+ COLUMBUS, o., May .23.-Leaders are
In conference here to-day preparatory to
the Democratic State Convention OF the
next two days. Nothing seems to be
settled In advance except the nomination
OF Webb P. Huntington, Of Columbus, o.,
for SECRETARY of State. He has no oppo-
sition.
The Hearst men have for weeks been
contendng in Ohio for district delegates
to the National Convention. at St. Louis
and for county delegates to the State
Convention here this week, but they have
failed to get majority Of either. SO thRt
there will be no such scenes, of contest
as were expected here during the week
The Hearst men are now In favor OF no
Endorsement for any one for President
This would give them the district dele
gates they have secured. while any In
structions or the unit rule would prevent
them from getting any votes from Ohio
at ST. Louis. 1t seems certain that there
will be no instructions for either Hearst
or Parker.
Hearst adherents tonight say they will
have n majority in the State Centraf
Committee tomorrow, when contests Will
be Determined over two hundred dele
gates from Cuyahoga Hamilton, frank
lin, Montgomery, Summit, Miami and
Madison counties. Bryan and Hearst par-
tisans saw they have. out Of 723 delegates,
351 while their opponents have III with
200 doubtful.
Opponents of Hearst say the contests
Will be decided in their favor by the
Committee on Credentials, that their poll
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TREMENDOUS \
SENSATION. \.
One Of Best Known Citizens OF
Buckingham Arrested
for Arson.
THE FARMvILLE \ i. 7. JAIL i
). W1ooldridges il Custody and
i + Fo.,rb,e.ss5 81 b,s.s Wanted for Burning
Fathers House Of Latter.
Especial to The Tames=Dispatch)

Especial to The Times=Dispatch)
NEW STORE, VA, May "a tre-
mendous sensation was caused here yes
,crday when officers from Farmvlle,
assisted by citizens OF this county. ar
rested Mr.. =. C. Woodbridge, one of the
best known citizens Of Buckingham coun-
ty, charging him with the burning OF the
dwelling and outbuiidings OF the late
John s. Forbes. on the night of March
Cd. an outrage which caused widespread
indignation and which subsequently re-
sulteu in the death OF this venerable cit
izcn. The arrest was accomplished by
officer FOCUS, Of the police force, assist
ed by Messrs. Hopkins II. Gillian and
Edloe Spencer of Farmvllle. and Messrs.
richard and Reece Morgan, Of this coun-
ty. The prisoner was taken Immediately
to Farmvllle. which is outside of this
county, and placed in the Prince Edward
jail fcr safe keeping.
Warrant for Forbes.
At the same time, warrant was issued
for the arrest OF Charlie Forbes, a. son
OF the late John s. Forbes, who Is
charged with being an accomplice In the
robbery and burning. This was the oc-
casion of another sensation here. As has
been published, this young man disap-
peared from home on the day before the
night of the burning, and up to yester-
day. had not been seen In this section.
At sirst some were bold enough to sng-
gest In a tacit manner that this young
man was at the bottom of the crime
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AS ASSISTANT
ATTORNEY Y=GENERAL
The Gallant Confederate and
Able Lawyer Is Honored
by the President.
THE WORK OF HIS FRIENDS {: }!
Senator Daniel and Others In
tercede With Mr.. Roosevelt
and Secure Appointment.

tFron our Regular correspondent.)

From Our Regular CorrespondentD
WASHINGTON, D. c.. s2s.-colone
John s. Mosby was to-day appointed ar
assistant attorney-general OF the United
states. and Immediately took the oa g
Of offlce, Ills future home vii be be Y Y
this city. and his Office VIII De IN ths
Department OF Justice.
sThe prodlgal has returned home" said
Colonel Mosby this afternoon Twas
appointed from Virginia, and I CAV my
place OF residence as Warrenton. Fau-
lquIer county. have lived all apund.
I was appointed to the land ofib by
President Mckinley and credited tCali-
fornia I had lived sixteen years Sap
Francisco before Mr.. Mckinley ms m, +
special agent OF the land ofi1c,hree .
years ago. President Hayes aInted
me consul to Hong Kong in 1878. nave
frequently seen it stated that ap !,
pointed to that Office by Presideirant. Z. -
AS matter OF fact, / declined take G,
ottice under General Grant 1 Wonsu =,
at Hong Kong nearly seven y and -
was removed by Mr.. Clevelant then T.,
entered the legal department the ~,
Southern Pacific Railway Com with ~
offices a San francisco. and coH- ~,
nected with the road for slx'years. nc
The day before General Graed he ~,
heard OF my removal fronce by s,r
President Cleveland. and he a. wrote Nh,
letter to Governor Stanfo Cali evj
fornia. asking him to appos 10 a ~
position with the railway ny. | ma
remained In the employ of 'uthern tha
Pacific as long as the roat IN the thss
control of Stanford and c. Finston. -
When other interests ass control
I came to Washington az made lhs
special agent OF the gener office,
and worked in Nebraska. ao and IV
am just from Alabama. nave ised
been stationed for year Now. ms
am Mosby, OF Virglniappose Oily,
will not again change mY'ce. lsste
Urged by His ls. slss
A few days ago Senafel Mr.. -
Iosenh Rryan. of Richmp was a TOTO
'',ool,. I-....l----.- te "a
. TIT /ran.yn,o -, caya,e) fas .Orty-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
PRIMARY HE
ISSUE TODAY
Election OF Delegates Pales Into
Insignihcance Before This
Burning Question.

Richmond Democrats Will elect their
slxty.one delegates to the State conven'
tIon this afternoon, In primaries to be
held In all the usual voting places OF the
city, from 4 to o'clock.
Interest eenters In the fight over the
state primary principle, as there are con-
tests for delegates In only three pre-
cInets. The words "Prlmary" and "Antl-
primary" are printed at the bottom OF all
the ballots.
those desiring to have direct voice
In the selection OF candidates for public
office In the future will erase the word
nAntI. primary" from their tickets, while
those who are opposed to popular noml'
.natlons and who prefer that ward meet.
.Inos, caucuses and conventions shall pre-.
vaIl. will strike out the word "Prn1 ary."
Ali registered white Democratic voters
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
F-scven Places Visited and
ny Of Them hen Found
Without Tenants.
EXTENSIVE RAID
MADE. I'M MANY YEARS
Ter 10 Gain Access to One
the Police Had to Climb
n Fire Escapes Hon
| john Kelly ELI Tired
Of So Many Y
Visitors.
/ .aon,iated Press

tBy Associated Press,)
YORK, May 23-Twenty-seven
inspected OF being pool rooms.
ted. fourteen persons were taken
ody. and ninety-four telephones
|telegra phi instruments were con-
today in police raids irit New
I,fteen Of the raids were made
Eenderloin precinct. Police In. In
Brook was In direct charge Of
while Inspector Titus Cap
BIZ and twenty-five plain clothes
| ID out the orders in the Tender
tlh ten OF the telephones sew
eg.racing books and one prison
zen. The other raids were
Il vous parts OF the city.
+ tlplaces visited in the lower lower
a ofSnhattan, 1t is said, was was
ais e exchange. and here he nine ;nf
tsaesai inlary racing sheeetls e we're
3cdate d the police. In anotner te
!, ~ tephones we're found. and
,nlnlrlenrl were taken out.
! TAoln police visited the place
,sIto spt BY Honest John" Kelly
r,atouelly \ on he steps
H., get in here unless you have
!, III said Honest John" I've
), to,ny visitors lately. and I'm
"a fling people the house.
'he IS made no effort to enter.
,wo ID the room said to be kept
Fraarrell, on Thirty-third Street.
ay a colored woman in charge
II blse. but nothing more. AT
(which Circular Joe" Vendis
sal maintain on Twenty-seventh
eet,e were no occupants. A tele-
me; found.
II places reputed to have dealt
hsn the races were visited, but
i them were vacant when the
c,rived. In one place on Broad
,posite the postofficc, the police
seed to climb from the roof of a
/ down to the third floor on a
ape. They found twenty-one tele-
but no person inside. The place
y. had been vacated in haste.
aids were the most extensive
i this city in years. and covered
.rict from Forty-second Street tc
terry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
A LEPER IS.ED
FOR Thief time. y: ;
New Orleans Boy Entered
Home in Bad p be
Sent Out
(speclal to The TIatch,)

NAV ORLEANS 23.-For
tba first time in the 1.-THE world,
nr,enars hns heen cur(ll shortly
Ia 'discbarped from n ION for the
c,ra ~ ,cnrosy. A ench boy,
rIftnen Years old. whd leprosy
far three years anfn In the
Louisiana I.epers' HoSear ana a
half, will be dischart that lnsl-
tuition within a moi boy came
fron, New orleans admitted to
the asylum In OctoE Wnen ad-
mitted he was Of thdcollce, He
was covered with ellpeclally on
his face. which waleprous "
GERS. His face Is some, VIM
clear color in the q WIN mar
on eve brows and He has lost
Tic ieering grin peIlepers, and
could not be reco the satle
person who went II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
Persons Leaving Dalny as Late
as Sunday Declare There
Had Been No Attack.
ARMY MEN ARE PUZZLED
BY lNACTlVlTY OF KUR0kl3
Probably Waiting N for News y, s
From His Flanking Column. mn.
Russians Preparing to Re
treat to Hardin Muk-
den and Lao y Yang slllg .5.. \
May be Burned.
ST. PETERSBURG, May, %

ST. PETERSBURG, May 20
-11:3o P. M.-It is reported
that Foreign Minister Larns-
dorff has received a message
from the Russian consul at Che
Foo, saying that the Japanese
have made a land attack on
Port Arthur and that in doing
SO they lost fifteen thousand
men, killed or wounded. The
Russian loss is placed at three
thousand men. The ultimate
outcome of the fighting is not
stated. The truth Of the report
is questioned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
North Carolina.

The special committee report on condi-
ton Of the Atlantic and Danville. made
public. arralgns the management for lax
fairs: two many free passes and rregu-
larities; declares the property very val
liable one--James D. Glenn, of Green's
boro. in extremls from an attack of ap-
poplexy--The Wilmington bar sends
strong endorsement of Judge Pebbles
Lumberton contempt cases come up
Thursday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
iSubpoenas Are Served.
(By Associated Press. J

IW YORK. May 23.--subpoenas were
lised and served by the district attor-
ms officer to-day on Superintendent
D.ly, of the racing department. Of the
l,stern Union Telegraph Company, and
assistant Superintendent Mitchell to APP
,ar In the John Doe proceedings to-
lorrow. The proceedings are based on
,e raid at an alleged pool-room In East
orty-second Street last week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
HARDWARE M|4ER
FOR Al MEETING
(By ASsONI,,, \,

WASHINGTON, btared 80, ~ ~
Southern Railway aeainst 80
the District SuprL con ,,n M rn,,
rlrs. Nauu'." n nbslt when the
f--'o'' Mn'Nr Of a receiver.
The railroad c9of rottnn seaS
hank owns l6o,T
oil now in this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
Colonel Buell. Dead.

(By Associated Press)
PHILADELPHIA, May 23'-lol9iiel rt.,.i, AZ,
gustus G. Buell., a veteran OF tle GiYii
War and later widely known as q way
correspondent and author Of standard
life of John Paul Jones. died to-aaY
alter several weeks illness,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
TERMINAL HOTEL
Ar WEST POINT SOLD

Especial To The TmesTpIspatehF
WEST POINT, VA, May @-rermnsl
Hotel sold to-day at auction for Ss.'p.
and was bought by Messrs, Samuel Ire
land, John Ashmead, of Philadelphia, and
John ~. Hackney. OF New jersey,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
Reyolutionists Defeated.

MoNTEVTpEo, URUGUAY, May, 2s.-
President ordonez announces victory
over the revolutionists bS the govern
ment troops under General Mumts; il,iias;
Eighty Of the revouuonlsts were K40ea
and 200 wounded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24

highest temperature yesterday......,. g
Lowest temperature yestcrday... ..... q
Mean temperature ycstcrday......... ~
Normal temperature for May.,....... 81
Departure from normal temperature. %
precinItatlon during past "a hours. $50. 90
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
MlN1AruRE ALMANAC

-N -HI- ~ -T-0I- ~ NIHy IT, I3IfW
Sun rises .458 HIGH TIDE.
sun sets Morning ........ :m
1ioon sets IS j q Evening .........l2:35
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24
Be Sure Read the ia huy Times That Bargain LAY
SUMMARY or THE DAYS NEWS
The Weather.

i WASHINGTON. Mag 2|-Forecast Tor
Tuesday and Wednesday:
Virginia Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,;
fresh west winds. \. =. ~,
North Carollnu--Tair Tuesday and we'd
nesday; light south Winds
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\ nam on THE THERMOMETER.

4 I1se''J -. Observation-Disclosures T2
y, =, Observation-Disclosures. S3
70 y Ar IS
9 +; AZ .,....,.............. So
q p n ,.,,.,.................. II
- ,nidnirilt OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-24

1,lch,nond had yesterday one Of the
hripht and really summer weather.
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.Yo,, Will Find

the best places for country
beard advertised IN the ,ree-1,es
Want Ad. Country board Col
unn. Be sure and consultlit.
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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-10-28
AS BETWEEN TIE PLACES
What Mitchell Has to Offer the PEG.
lir vi the State for Removal
OF Capital.

There are a great many people
coming TO Mitchell these days who
have been out to Pierre in the past
mouth and We have had occasion to
talk to many OF them. 1T is decided
ly interesting TO hear the expressions
OF regret that South Dakota has
been 50 unfortunate i'm all these
years To have the capital located i'm
such an out OF the way place, away
Off from the Travelled road of civiliza-
tlon. We were told that Mitchell
has nothing to fear in the least Dy
Pierre taking all the people out
there, as it IS simply a vote getter
for this town. We have it on 1aii.
able information that scores OF men
who We're Pierre adherents halr
made the first trip of their lives oilI
there and they We're surprised beyond
expression as there was so little tC
offer for the retention of the capital
Hundre and scores OF mcn baNl
come to Mitchell after theil pierra
trip ard the result has been that
they have invariably changed THEN
minds on the location OF the capital
after making a thorough inspection
They lind in Mitchell building that
is iargcl and more commodlous for
he legislature and all OF The state
L4 1".4
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-10-28
Notice.

a party by the name of IL. G. Cor
don has been taking a few subscrip-
lions in this county for The Capital.
The publishers of The Capital hereby
warn All persons not to pay him any
money from this date nor give him
any credit on account OF his repre-
sensations of being i'm our employ.
We have no solicitor in the field at
present. Parties who hold any of his
receipts for subscription prior to this
date are requested to deliver them at
this office and duplicate receipts will
be issued for them.
The Mitchell Printing Co.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-10-28
NOTICE OF

Notice is hereby given that on Tues
LAY the Sth day of November next an
lection vii. be held at the following
lection precincts all in the county OF
Dawson namely to-wit:
SertN Township, School House No. ;.
Badger townships School House No. /.
Be don lownshlp,Schoo House No. !.
NJ crnon Township, at Town Hall
in Mt. Vernon.
Beulah Township, School House No. IS.
Mitchell Township, Sheriff Office
Court House
Prosper Township, School House No..
Lisbon Township. School House No. s.
mon Township, School House No. 81.
Baker Township, School House on
Section 10.
Tobm Township, School House No. 10.
Rome Township. School House No. q,
lst Ward City OF Mitchell. John Roths
plumbing shop in block is, original plat.
end Ward CIT, of Mitchell, Minsor &
Hager's building, John Colvins machine
office, block 10 original plat.
5rd Ward City OF Mitchell, Mckinley
X Eddy's bulding on lot Is block 4
original plat.
4th Ward City OF Mitchell, City Hall,
block s original plat.
For the election of following State
and County officers.
-Four Presidential Electors.
Two Representatives in Congress.
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Secretary of State.
One State Auditor
one State Treasurer.
One Attorney General.
One Superintendent of Public Instruct
ion.
One Commissioners Of School and Pub
lie Lands.
One Railroad Commissioner.
hree Judges Supreme Court.
One Circuit Judge 4th Judicial District.
One State Senator for 18th district.
One State Representative for I3th
district.
One County treasurer.
One County Auditor.
One Sheriff.
One Clerk OF Courts.
One Register OF Deeds.
one superintendent of set ools.
One States Attorney.
one County Judge.
One Coroner.
One Surveyor.
One County Commissioner and Com
missioner district.
And also amendments to the State
Constitution will be voted on to-wit:
Article Twenty, Section One.
Article Twenty-nine, Section Twelve.
Article Eight, Section Eleven.
Which election will be opened at eight
o'clock in the morning and will continue
open until five O'Clock in the afternoon
on the same day.
Dated this 5th day OF October, 1904.
O. d. SIEARNS,
County Auditor.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-10-28
Proposed Amendment te til. CONSTITUTION
ofths state OF south Dakota.

To II { peopI. OF the State OF South Dakota;
The Eighth Legislature OF the State of South
Dakota, at the session thereof begun and held at
Pierre. the capital. on January 9Th. A. ID. 1903.
and concluded on March 9th, A. ID. 1913, proposed
the following amendment To the constitution of
the state, VIZ:
"A Joint Resolution proposing aud agreeing 10
an amndnent To article twenty of the %cunstitu-
ton OF the State OF south Dakota. entitled seat
Of Government" and submitting the s;.me To a
vote OF the people.
BE 1t Resolved byi the Senate Of the state of
south Dakota, the House OF Representatives
Concerning:
5 i. That at the next general election in this
state the GLOWING proposed amendment to Artt.
Gle i~enty OF the constitution OF the state of
South Dakota, which is hereby agreed TO. shall
be submitted to the electors OF this state for their
approval:
amended so as to read as follows
Article XIX. Section /. The permanent seat
OF government OF the State of South Dakota is
hereby located AT the City OF Atchelt IN fl..
county of Dawson.
$ y This article shall be self executing and
in iuli force and effect from and after n O'clock
NJ :on the 18th day of december A. %. 1Aa
me above proposed amendment Will be voted
held in tins state on Tuesday, the eth day OF
Noyen Der. A.. u 1904.
The proposed amendment will lie printed upon
the ballot followed by the words:
shall the above amendment to the: eonStitu-
ton IN relation to the Seat Of Government be ap-
proved and ratified
L. mediately to the lett of which shah ia print
ed tue words Yes ana Mo- each pre- ,eded by
Indicate bis vote. Electors ddstrins bO vote Yes
WIN place a cross before the word "Yes" and
those desiring to vote No" will EEase . cross be-
fore the word NO.
August, A D. .aH. O.C. HIna.
Secretary Of State.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-10-28


Norice Of Application for Probate of viii.
state of South Dakota, ]
IS In County Court.
County OF DAWSON.
In the matter of the estate of Mary Hof-
%stetter. deceased.
Notice OF time appointed for proving will. etc.
The State of South Dakota sends greeting to
Nettie h. Macmillan. George Hofstetter and Leo
Hofstetter. heirs ut law and next of kin OF Mary
HotStetter. deceased.
Pursuant to an order OF said Court, made on
the 18th day of October. A. D.. 1904, notice is here
by given that Monday, the 3lSt day of October,
A. d. 1904. at 10 o'clock a. IN. OF said day. at the
Court room OF said Court, a 1.-THE city of Mitchell.
In the County of DAWSON. has been appointed as
the time and place Tor proving the will OF said
Mary liofStetter, deceased. and for hearing the
application OF Nettie Il, Macmillan and George
Macmillan, for the issuance to Leo HctStetter
of Letters of Administration, With viii an
iexed. when and where any pe, sOn interested
may appear and contest he same.
Witness the Hon. w. Abbey. Judge at the
County Court, and the seal OF said corri, this 18th
day of oc oner, A ID. 1904. at his GtIice IN The cit,
of Mitchell, county OF DAWSON. staff. OF south
Dakota. :. C%ATrRELL,
Seal Clerk OF tile County court.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-10-28
AFTER SICKNESS

Has weakened your system and left you
almost helpless, yeu will find a few doses
Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters very bene
fetal. 1t is the sick mans friend, and for
over fifty. years has given complete salts.
faction, 1t is without an equal for restoring
strength, inducing sound sleep and building
up solid flesh. Then ii also cures Indiges.
ton. Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Heartburn,
Boating, Malaria or Female Complaints.
Try dottle.