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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
AUTO OUTRAN
BANDIT GANG.
Party Carrying $4,000
Are Attacked by DeS-
peradoeS.
RUNNING PISTOL
FIGHT: NONE HURT
Machine Rushed Ahead at Full
Speed and Soon Distanced
Pursuers, Who Were Riding
Ponies-Money Was Be-
ing Taken Prom Ranch
to Bank.
fspccIa1 to The TImes- pIspatch.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dspatch.)
BLISS, o. r., June 13.-An attempt
was made between midnight and day
light Monday morning by dcsperadoes to
hold UP the treasure party carrying the
$4,000 OF receipts taken from the show
on No. 1O1 ranch Sunday. 1t would have
treasurer was carried from tho Miller
Brothers ranch to Ponca, 60 be placed
in bank, had not outrun tho horses
OF the bandits. AS 1t was, there was a
brisk fight between the party guarding
the treasure and the bandits.
After the show tho cashiers counted
UP the receipts under an open shed. The
count began before all the visitors had
lief, and a large throng crowded around
and watched the handling OF the money.
Among them, George Miller, ono Of
the proprietors Of 1e1" ranch, noticed
several men, who were known to be des-
perate characters and later learned that
plan had been laid to hold up the train
on which It was intended to take the
money to Ponca. He, therefore, changed
his plan and decided to take the treasure
in Dr., Thomas's automobile.
The money was placed In ten sacks
and loaded into the machine DR.. Thomas,
his chauffeur, MacGowan; George Miller
and w. G. Maurice went along ns qua rds
They left about / o'clock. so as to fool
the robbers
When they reached Cowskin Creek.
about four miles from here. where the
road makes long detour, q half dozen
armed men rode from behind a clump Of
willows and made for the automobile.
Miller called for N1acGowan to put on
speed and began firing In the direction
of the robbers. DR.. Thomas and Maurice
Joined him, while MacGowan crowded on
all the power the big machine could
carry. y 3s "a ~.
The robbers set up n yell and spurred
their horses toward their victim. firing
as they came. But the ponies were no
match for the automobile. which was out
OF range In less than a minute.
The machine continued to Ponca, where
the money was taken to the house Of a
friend Of Miller where 1t was kept un-
der heavy guard until the bank officials
could be aroused and the money locks :
in the vault. Nobody was hurt but the
speed regulator was shot off the auto
mobile.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
ANOTHER MAMMOTH
DOCK IN NEWPORTNEWs
Over a Million to Be Spent in
Enlarging the Ship
Yard.
Especial to The Times.DIspatch.,

4 NEWPORT NEWS. VA. june 13,-Gen-
eral Manager w. A. Post. of the Newport
News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Com
pany, to-day received instructions from
President Oroutt to begin tho construc-
ton OF q new dry dock. Tho two largc
basins at tho plant arc inadequate to
handle tho steadily increasing business
of the company, and 1t Is understood that
the new dock will be constructed as soon
as possible. Now shipways and 'otber
improvements are to be made at the
plant, and 1t Is understood that In all
over ono million dollars will be spent.
The now dock will be seven hundred feet
long and large enough to accommodate
the largest warshlp afloat or building.
It will bo built OF concrete.
No clue to the whereabouts OF Arthur
]. Hamman OF this city, who disappeared
In Baltimore last week, has been discoY-
cred. Hamman had over five hundred
dollars upon his person, and Went to
Baltimore TO purchase goods He con-
ducts racket store here, and his busi-
ness Ii In excellent condition, Ills wife
Is almost prostrated,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
NORFOLK POLLS BIC
VOTE IN THE PRIMARY.
Will Take Second Day to De-
ternine the Re
suits.
Especial 10 The Tlmes-Dlspatch

NORFOLK, VA. June 13.-The frst
days vote Of the Democratic primary
for city offices shows q lareor propor-
ton of the voters than was expected, and
the total vote is 56as. The count for
the various candidates will be finished
tonight, but the indications are that
all Of the old onice-holders are returned
to office, and that the only good govern
mont candidate who wins Is Billy Doy,
whotis accused of u trade with the
opponent of the administra ton, James ",
Trehy, By whom he Is saved
II ia stated by the politicians that.
tho following are tho indicated win
ncrs: James Y. Trehy, clerk Of COURTS;
". w, Dey. commissioner of revenue;
II, s. Herman. treasurer; John II. Law
ler city sergeant, and w. L, Baker,
collector.
These are the most important and hard
est contested offices, Some Of the others
are IN doubt and the next daX's>returns
two days hence, Will be required to de-
termine the nominees OF the Democratic
party.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
FORT HUNT REPELS
WASHINGTON ATTACK
Lively Engagement Results in
Destruction Of Offending
Ships.
(By Associated Press. }

FORT HUNT. VA, June l3.--The first
gun In defense Of Washington was fired
by ono of tho S-inah batteries OF Fort
Hunt at OIL o'clock Tonight, The tar-
get was ono OF the units OF Admiral
Diclins's squadron, which appeared TO be
OF tho cruiser type. She had Just
rounded Marshall's point, about three
miles below the fort. proceedttlg slowly
up the river. That she was an "enemys
was Indicated by slgnal from one Of
tho first searchlights. Aftor tho initial
fire, the shooting became general. and
six minutes WAS taken UP by Fort WASH
ington's 1a,inch batteries. Not reply
came from tho warshins, and whom the
required number OF shots from tho fort
had been lired to oonstrucSiveiy nut the
ship out OF action, the Airing ceased.
The offending craft praceeded calmly up
stream during the cessation Of the dEai
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
men IN CRAY At
CAMPF IRE AGAIN.
.Never-Ending Stream Of.
Confederate Veterans
Pouring In.
FEDERATION DEBT
HAS NOW BEEN PAID
Report Of Chief Of Staff Scores
Wealthy Members Of Order>
Who Refused to Contribute.
Death Rate Past Year was
Heavy-Reunion Be
gins To-day.


(By Associated Press.)

LOUISVILLE. KY, June 1S.--Louisvllle,
decorated to an extent, hitherto unknown
and smiled on by typical summer weather,
extended the hand or hospitality to-day
to a never-ending stream Of arriving
veterans, who have come to Kentucky to
attend the fifteenth annual reunion OF
the United Confederate Veterans, which
opens tomorrow. s
In every hotel and at almost every
corner in the business section of the city
the men wearing the gray are to be
found. To all purposes the reunion Is
Is officially set for Tomorrow Among
the prominent ex-Confederates now here
are General Stephen D. Lee. commander
.in-cfief; General Joe Wheeler, General
sAndrsw J. West, of Atlanta. commanding
the North Georgia Brigade, who came
in at the head OF large delegation of
Georgians; Lieutenant Governor G. Irvine
Walker, of South Carolina; Genc,tE .->,on
Bolivar Buckncr, General William e.
Micklc, New Orleans, adjutant-general
and chief Of staff; Chaplain-General J.
William Jones, of Richmond, and General
Clement A. Evans, of Atlanta, the chair
man of the History Committee and the
Battle Abbey.
Virginia Delegates.
1t was the intention Of the History
Committee TO hold meeting this after
noon, but owing to the non-arrival OF
several OF It's members. the meeting has
been put over until Tomorrow Governor
Bcckham, who Will extend the welcome
of the State to the veterans. is expected
tomorrow morning,
The Virginia and Maryland delegates
came In this morning and some of the
great army OF Texans arrived during
the afternoon. The 1ennesseans began
arriving In force nlis evening, followed
closely by detachment Of the Arkan-
sas regiments. Much regret has tbeen
expressed over the receipt of letter
from Judge Emory Speer. of Macon, Ga.
announcing his inability to be present
1t had been expected that Judge Speer
would address the orphan brigade OF
which he Is member.
Tho accommodations arranged for the
veterans are on large scale, and are
believed to be complete. At several places
s3f /rontin,,ad m Third Ioape.1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
.MIDsHIPMAN DROWNED
DURING MAN0EUVRES
(By Associated Press.)

Z ANNAPOL1S, MD. June I3.-A Wlre-
less message was received Mt the navy
academy tonight from Commander G.
J. Badger, commanding the United States
battleship Newark conveying news Of
the death by drowning Of Midshipman
L. L. Vertrees, of the second class. Tho
Newark is one OF the vessels now en-
gagged in the army-navy joint exercises.
and was at anchor off TIackett's Point this
afternoon when young yertrees with a
number of other midshipmen, was In
swimming. Young Vertrees was nine-
teen years old and n son OF w. J. Yer
trees, of BUSHNELL Ill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
CHINESE BOYCOTT
AMERICAN GOODS
Newspapers Refusing Advertise
ments From Manufacturers
From United States.
PRESIDENT II E E !, ! !, TAKES UP MATTER Il 1 !. !
Has Conference With Mctcali
Over Question Of Exclusion
Investigation.
PRESIDENT TAKES UP MATTER
Law Investigation.
i(By Associated Press,

TIEN TSIN, June 13.-The boycotting
of American goods by! the Chinese guilds
is daily assuming more serious proper
tions. The guilds have quietly deter,
mined to carry the boycott through. and
the prospect for American manufactur.
ers is rather gloomy. The native news
papers are refusing advertisements OF
American. goods n.
President T axes Matter Up.
WASHINGTON June 13.----Ar to-day's
Cabinet meeting the President took up
with Secretary Metcalf, Of the Depart
ment Of Commerce and Labor, the pro-
test filed with him by members OF the
American Asiatic Association against
what they regard as the harsh enforce
ment OF the Chinese exclusion law.
Both the President and Secretary Met
calf are anxious to do all in their power
to promote the export trade Of American
manufacturers, and, with that end IN
view, they will take up this subject OF
the admission to this country OF the
Chinese exempt classes in a definite way.
Representatives OF the cotton textile In
dustry are apprehenslve lest the reported
action OF som OF the ennlIgration Off
cIals may result in a boycott by Chinese
merchants Of American made cotton
goods.
Secretary Metcalf proposes to inquire
into the subject to ascertain what, If
anything, may be done to eliminate what
the Chinese regard as abuses OF the ex-
clusion law. 1t is suggested, however,
that the subject Is one which neccssu-
rily will have to be dealt with by Com
gress and not by the executive branch
Of the government. Secretary Metcalf
expressed the opinion at to-dny's meet
ing that the law was not enforced with
unnecessary harshncss. Tho necessity Of
close scrutiny Of the certificates was
pointed out by the Secretary, as many
OF such certificates presented arc found
to be fraudulent. The Secretary indI-
Gated that during tho present fiscal year
seventy three Chinese, bearing students
certificates. had applied for admission
and that seventy-one Of them had been
admitted The other two wero debarred
by disease.
Secretary Wilson informed the Presl.
dent that he was pressing his investl-
cation OF tho charges filed with Inn
that leak had occurred in the cotton
crop reports Issued by the Agricultural
Department. but he yet had boen unable
to develop proof to sustain the charges.
The agent OF tho secret service and
others making tho Investigation have
been instructed by Secretary Wilson to
leave no stone unturned in their inquiry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
ENGLAND AND AMERICA
BACKING UP FRANCE
Will Not Agree to Moroccan
Conference Unless Satisfactory
to Paris Government.
(By Associated Press,)

LONDON. June 1s,-Great Britain, as
one Of he powers signatory to the Madrid
convention OF 1880. in answer to the re-
quest of the Sultan OF Morocco TO join
an international conference for tho con-
sideration of the Moroccan question, has
announced that It's preference Is not to
take any part In the conference unless
such action would be satisfactory to
France. The United States has taken
the same stand, the two powers being In
accord with France that such a confer-
ence would not be the best way of pros
noting urgent reforms in Morocco.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
a Terrific Assault Last
Night Repulsed by
Land Forces.
BRILLIANT SCENE
IN HAMPTON ROADS.
Warships With Guns Belching
Flames, Steamed at Full Speed
Past Forts-The Attack on
Washington Also Repelled. s
Value of searchlights
Demonstrated.

Especial to The Times Dispatch by Wirelesa
Telegram via Fort Monroa) A
SCOUT BOAT, HAMPTON ROADS,,
June 13.-lt Is army night, for the
navy. has again been utterly annlbl- &
lated by the fire from Fortress M on
roe, Wool and Humphreys, The Texas,
like cat With nine lives, Ia theoretl-
calIy again at the bottom Of the bay
and With her the Hartford and Hornet
are supposed to be reposIng under
the waters that ripple In front Of the
forts. A. Ps
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
Virginians at Cornell.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch
ITHACA, N. r, June 13--Among the
students who will receive degrees at Cor
nell University commencement. June 23d.
nre two Ylrginians, Douglas Walker ELL
son, Richmond. mechanical engineering,
and John Early Elliott, A, b.. Hampton,
civil engineer A large proportion OF the
graduate class completes Its course In
engineering subjects and will receive en-
gineerlng degrees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
COURT HAS REFUSED
STAY OF EXECUTION
(By Associated Press.

ALBANY, June 1S.-The Court Of Ap-
peals to-day refused to grant stay of
execution In the death sentence, to per-
NIT motion for reargument in the case
of Albert L. Patrick, convicted Of the
murder of William M. Rico. Tho court.
which will adjourn on Friday, until Oc-
tober, will fix the date of execution be-
fore its adjournment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
RUSSIAN POSITION
OFFICIALLY STATED
Gear Now Awaiting Reply From
Japan-Speculation AS
to Terms.
I3y Associated Press. /,

y ST. PETERSBURG, June 14-2:1o a. NJ.
Instead of publishing the text of its
official reply to the message from Presi-
dent Roosevelt regarding the initiation
of peace negotiations With Japan, the
Russian government decided. with the
purpose OF taking the public into its con-
fldence regarding the prospects Of peace,
to issue q statement summarizing the
status of negotiations which statement
will appear in the form OF n communl-
cation in the Foreign Office Gazette to-
day. The statement, which pays a grace
full tribute TO President RoOseVelt's ac-
ton, expresses in u general way Rus
sia's willingness to negotiate, without
entering into particulars, which cannot We
considered to be definitely determined
until the receipt of the japanese reply.
The Official Statement.
Tho communication, after rcciting the
reception of President Roosevelts note,
says:
~ 'In reply TO this communication the
foreign minister, acting under the
Emperor's orders. informed the ambas-
sador, In a note dated June 18TH that
the Emperor, deeply sensible OF the
sentiments expressed by the President,
was pleased to sec therein fresh
mark Of the traditional friendship unit
81 ing Russia and America, ana precious 2
proof that President Roosevelt was
In complete accord with the views
the Emperor held on a general settle
ment so essential to the good progress
OF the whole of mankind. AS for an
eventual meeting of Russia and Japan
csc plenipotentiaries charged with as
certaining how far 1t would be pos
sible for the two powers to elaborate
conditions OF peace the nlHerial gov
"a nhinpt ion in
principle TO such an attempt II the
Japanese government expressed de-
sire therefor"
Ianat1,s Terms y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
GREEK PREMIER
ASSASs|NAT1ED[:|. ! { / { | !. !
Delyannis, Popular Idol, Stabbed
to Death in Athens By Pro-
fessional Gambler.
CRIME INFuRIATeD PEOPLE. e p ! {
Crowd Threatened to Lynch the
CRIME INFURIATED PI
Crowd Threatened to Lynch the
Murderer-2o 1000 Followed
Body to House.
(By Associated Press.)

Z J.. u
y ATHENS, June 13-Theodore P. Del
5yannis. the popular premier OF Greece.
was stabbed and mortally wounded by a
professional gambler named Gherakarls
at the main entrance Of the Chamber of
Deputies at 5 P NJ today. The premier
died within three hours. The assassin.
who was Immediately arrested. said he
committed the deed in revenge for the
stringent measures taken by Premier Del
yannis against the gambling houses, all
OF which recently were closed.
The premier arrived at the entrance OF
the chamber in carriage. Gherakaris
approached, saluted the premier. and
opened the carriage door. The premier
was in the act of thanking Gherakaris
for his courtesy when the gambler
plunged long dagger into NJ. Delyan-
MISS abdomen, inflicting frightful
wound.
The murderer was Immediately over
powered by the attendants. Medical as
sistance was quickly secured and the
wounded statesman was taken to, a Red
Cross station. where an operation was
performed in an effort to stop the IN
ternal hemorrhage. This was unsuccess-
full, and Premier Delyannis died at 1880
O'Clock.
People Infuriated.
The news spread quickly, and 1t would
be impossible to describe the popular
evidences OF sorrow or the anger Of the
crowd who attempted to lynch the as
sassin Lynching was prevented by the
gendarmes, who rushed their prisoner
from the building to- prison.
It is estimated that 10000 persons fol-
lowed the body Of tho premier from
the Red Cross station to his late resi-
dence. Members OF the cabinet and the
Chamber of Deputies were among the
crowd, many of them weeping. King
George, who is at Tatoi, was Informed
of the assassination, and announced that
he would at once return to Athens.
Investigation by the police shows that
Gherakarls was recently liberated from
prison, having been sentenced to eighteen
years for the murder of his wife.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
KAIOCHOU BAY TO BE
FORTIFIED BY GERMANY
.lRx Associated Prass.)

- :
BERLIN, June B.-An imperial order
to fortify Kiaochou Bay, the German
concession In tho southern mart OF the
Shantung peninsula, has been Issued.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14

Wagner's ga5 to so per cent, reduction sale on
entire stock of select drug store goods Will
pvsiiiyeiy rontinue 10 July lat, DON'T Iaii 70
tg.ke advantage Or ".
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-14
Iapan's Terms.

The fact that tho Japanese government
has not yet communicated With Russia
as to the time and place and the nuns
her of plenipotentiares Is not consid-
cred strange inasmuch as the text of the
a,usslan reply, sent TO Washington yes
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01

absorb 10000 on that day, any novice
with lead pencil can figure out what
caiculators like the packers will
do TO prices when receipts double
ana treble their needs as they do on
the first day of the week.
II used 10 be the fashion of stock
yards and commission men to boast
that their particular market wouid
take any sized receipts almost with
light fluctuations of price unless free
offerings were long continued. These
middle men now admit that where
more than the desired supply is forced
upon the killers they take advantage
OF the presence of such supplies and
justify the trimming they give ship
pers by the plea that their excess pur-
chases entail extra cost for feed and
shrink in holding until their heads can
be cut off by the regular operating
force.
It's safe to say that the big ones take
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01

operating its own leased line of refrir-
Grafton cars with its present kin phi
ung out carload of dressed meat
daily ---
The relief stOckmen and consumers
hoWl Tor VIII be a long time coming
e II government intervention is d.
pended upon entirely toll bring il about
The receiptseat the big places mus he
diminished by the erection of packine
houses at suitable places throughout
2 the country to provide fer local de-
Inana- RMS viii place the business in
the hands of more BUYERS and salIar-
increase the difficulties Of successful
manipulation and ii viii insure an
eyener run OF offerings. supplies. ever,-
Where
q -- Every toc4lpaan in Utah viii -bsi1
with delight the early prospect Of
nome market and every meat eater OF
TINS section should be an enthusiastic
booster OF the initiatOry movement 10
provide one in salt Lake for this bic
mountain territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01

points with their consignments, all of
which go directly on sale after they
leave their own feed lots. Monday at
Chicago, and Tuesday la Kansas City.
and the same days at Omaha, St Louis
and elsewhere, have finally come 70 be
days when every body wants to offer
stun for sale; and the receipts at the
different points are terrific in numbers
on these days. as a thing of frequent
occurrence now, with the lightest kind
OF offerings for the remaining days of
the week When it is remembered that
the principal buyers of the fat kinds
OF cattle at all of these selling places
are the big packers, Armour, Cudahay
MiTris and Swift and S. md S.. the un-
wisdom Of piling up offerings beyond
their ordinary needs on given days is
apparent
If the usual combined kill of Monday
at Chicago makes a steady market for
1900 cattle, or the five markets will
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01
His PRAYER.

Louisville Herald: 7 CHANGED to be on
the batteshlp oregon on its famous trip
around the world said Charles Gnau OF
the United States navy Among our
crew was one of the most Dious men
ever saw This fellow had been warned
that on the next day a great battle
would probably be fought.
Being in the next room 1 heard him
when he prayed that night. lay special
stress that the vessel upon which he and
MS comrades were serving might escape
danger He said. among other things:
oh. Lord. shield from the danger
OF the shots and other projeCtiles Of the
enemy but If any shells and solid shot
do come to our vessel I pray thee that
they may be distributed as prize money
Is overwhelmingly among the Of
ficerS. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01

care of themselves in their bids when
they accommodate the shippers by buy
ing all their supplies of the week on one
or TWO OF the five marketing days. for
Saturday is practically a holiday.
Efforts are now being made by the
commission men, stocKyards people and
the railroads TO secure a better dis
tribution. As usual the work is all
planned and being carried out by the
middle man in the shippers and sellers
DehalI, the latter's pet-day practice be
ing the obstacle in the way of it's early
accomplishment. Il would seem that
the change ought to be speedily
brought about in view of the damaging
effect the present lack of method has
upon prices, and particularly as the
regulation of mutton receipts. begun
several years ago and faithfully oh
served since, has accomplished the
needed reform in the marketing Of
sheep. The usual delay in changing