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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
FOUND DEAD IN STREET.
Mr., R. H. Leath Expires Sud
denlv in City of Petersburg.

Mr.. r. II. Leath, OF No. 42G u,, Noran
found dead early yesterday morning on
Byrne Street In Petersburg. Death was
due probably to apoplexy or heart disea Sc y,
Mr.. Leath had gone e e. Pate e!a'1u geo q
in Byrne Street, where ho complained OF
feeling III. He spent the evening, now.
ever, after eating l!gh, supper, and left
Was never again seen nliye. !,
The body was taken to Badger q
AIoore's undertaking establishment no In
quest being deemed necessary, and was
brought to Richmond yesterday afternoon
BY his brother. Mr.. Joseph T. Leath.
Mr. I.eath was tWenty-slx years OF age.
For the last four years he had been en-
ployed as n clerk In the store OF Julian
" Tyler, First and Broad stree1S lie rs Is
Leath, two sisters, Misses Jennie ana
virginia r.; three brothers, Joseph IT,,
Franklin a. and W, II. leath
The funeral service Will DO held at 6
o. clock this afternoon ut lakewood Gene
terry,
Ogilvic, j. w. Hancock, w. w, McAlllster,
joseph FL Gordon. Y. j. Gary. NJ. H.
Coleman T. M. Gordon and Julian w,
Tyler,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
MUST BE.FREEQ 0
POLITICAL Pull !
Conference on Charities and Cor
Il rections Considers State
Supervision.
5(By Associated Press.)

PORTLAND. ORE. July 1.-THE gem
eral session to-day Of the Conference on
Charities and Corrections considered the
subject OF State supervision and admin
istration, the topic being introduced BY
the report Of the Committee on state SUI
pervision and Administration, read by
Miss Julia Lathrop, Of the Hull House.
Chicago chairman. The report, In part.
follows: 43f 4 ~ 81
E'"rhe great essentials Of State superv.l:-..
sion and administration as they appear
are
IL Absolute Independence Of the ex-
ploitation which we know as political
Influence on the one hand, and on the
other hand, strict accountability to the
proper State authorities. li..S
% The enlistment Of the finest trained
ability in the public service.
8fS.'3 A sustained, intelligent public In
terest." ias 5S 4, ia, Il
Miss Lathrop also read a, paper on the
subject going into the details OF the es-
sentias necessary to successful end
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
JACUA HELD UP
TRAIN IN TUNNEL
More Than Two Thousand Peo-
pie Held at Bay in
Colorado.
Try Associated Press.l

COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. july IT,
More than 1000 people and four pnssen-
ger trains on tho Colorado Midland Rail
road were held UP In tunnel No. 8. two
miles west of Mantou, by y flerce South
American jaguaS si
Before he was captured the animal
clawcd Joseph Bennett. Of this city, cut
ting n severe cash across the right leg.
Miss belmont. passenger on one OF tho
trains, became frightened, and In en-
deayoring to scale a high cliff fell n dis
lance OF twenty feet, breaking her left
leg.
The 5aguar and polar bear. belonging
to a circus, occupied two compartments
in, a large cage that was londed upon q
flat ear OF tho train, The cage was too
high to enter tho mouth Of the tunnel
and as the cage struck the roof OF the
tunnel, II was torn DIV and the animal
escaped, II dashed through the tunnel,
but upon emerging at the other end found
itself In a narrow CUT. AtleF some e.
fort the animal was again captured and
placed In his cage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
RAPID TRANSIT.
Efforts Being Made 70 Begin
Construction Of Trolley Line.

It is now repeated on npparene'iE II III al
t.nIie Rapid Transit line Is soon to
be constructed. The company, formerly
known as the jenkins Rapid TRANSIT
Company, was chartered about two years
ago and secured the requisite franchises =, MS
tme to time. The feature of. the line as
projected is to be a great viaduct extend
Ing from Marshall Street, near Twelfth
or Thirteenth, to Church Hill, across the
valley OF shockoc Creek.
The corporation behind tho scheme has.
It is alleged. secured the services Of he
Southern Contract Company. Of. Philadel.
fpha. to - nee the line. This company.
has takts ,l,e. contract Of constructing
the line, and has. It is said. agreed 70
take the stocks and bonds Of THE COM
lpany in payment for the work OF con-
struction. FL, Fl 8 n
OF constructing the line must be COM
pleted prior to January J, 1906, or the
franchise lnpses. The promoters dc MT
anticipate being able to do N this, but
Hope for an extension OF time on evidence
being given ow intention to push the work
with all expedition practicable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times Dispatch.) sH
BOISE, IDAHO, July 17.-Genernl W.
w. Blackmar. commandment chief OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic, died ycster-
day from intestinal nephrit!s. r. s{,
Mrs Blackmar was withNsthc general
throughout his Illness. The body WILDE
embalmed and taken to the home OF the
family In Boston. ~ a ~ 5Ii5 "a
General Blackmar arrived here on July
10th on an Inspection tour of Grand Army
posts throughout the Northwest. He was
Ill when he arrived and gradually failed.
The seriousness OF his condition wal kept
from the public at the request OF his wife.
Wilmon Whllldon Blackmar, soldier and
lawyer, was born in Bristol, Bucks county,
Pa, on July 25 1s4l He was born the
son OF the Rev. Joseph and Eliza Jane
(PhiIbrick) Blackmar. OF English descent,
In the generals childhood the family re-
moved to Boston. whore he began his
education In the Brimmer School, later
attending the Bridgewnter Normal School.
He was fitting for college at {. PHILLIPS $
Academy, Exeter. N. H.. when the ClVil
War broke out.
He enlisted rs a private In the Eff
tecnth Pennsylvania Cavalry, and was
promoted through all the non commits
stoned grades to orderly sergeant OF his
company; was then commissioned lteuten-
ant and transferred to the First West
Virginia Veterans Cavalry. He carried
The colors across deep gully under heavy
fire OF the enemy on the field OF Five
Forks, around which the brigade rallied
and won the fight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
NEWS GATHERED
FROM S0|.U||THS|D|.E+:
Twclvc-Ycar- Boy Charged
With Stealing
$74.
CONTRADICTORY ACCOUNTS
CONTRADICTORY ACCOUNTS
Two Infants Die-Wedding Bells
to Ring-Excursion Next
Friday. I.

Robert Gooding, twelve or thirteen
year-old boy, was arrested yesterday
by officer Moore for tho alleged larceny
Of 81 from Mr.. 8. Flournoy, who runs n
wood yard at Second and Hull Streets. Mr..
Flournoy said that on going down to his
office early yesterday morning the boy ac-
.costed him and asked him to give hin, a
Job He assented readily, as he needed
more help, and took the boy With hin, him 10
his office There Mr.. Flournoy changed
bacco and other articles from MS pockets y,
and laying them on the desk and putting
on his working apparel. linn I nm ed 4, sIy
the boiler room to turn off the water
had hidden 1T under pile Of wood at
the office. He was gone, about three min
oee 10 sd both he boy his ~
vent in pursuit Of the boy. The two went
up Seventh Street toward Perry and saw
shirt. The boy passed unrecognized, and
with this Information and description Of
the LAD given hlm Oses Mooto { Shan
conflicting stories, hrst admitting that ne
had taken some Of the money. then that he
Il
the yard and then that he knew nothing
Of It. In the end he said that he had
lied when he stated that he had taken
the money To one persppn he said that
other he denied having seen any one. Mr..
FIournoy said that no one else was near
the place at the time.
Mr.. Coly, uncle OF the boy, who had
employed him for six months and knew
him well tried to draw a confession from
him, but Robert denied all knowledge Of
the money.
Robert lives on Perry Street with hts
talk sometime ago OF sending the boy %
the re formatory.
Two Infants Die.
Alexander. the fourteen-m son
Of Mr.. and Mrs Robert McCrone. Of No.
51s West First Street. died at o'clock
yro rome ns
ents at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Mrs, R. 6. Red ford, OF No. 1915 Balm
day she was buried yesterday 81 70
O'Clock In Maury Cemetery. Rev. G.. Q.
Wood ward conducted the services.
Personals and Briefs.
Mr.. Charles T. Petit, who has been III
for some time, was olt yesterday, but
still suffering somewhat from the effects
Miss Agnes Wills. OF swnnsboro and
Mr.. w. A. Allen, Of Amelia county, Va,
will be married at the home Of the bride,
on Thursday, July goth. at II o'clock A.
M.
Mr. Bernard p Robertson will leave
soon for Alaska, where he will work IN
the gold fields. He will join Mr. and
Mrs. John T. Friend at Seattle, Wash,
and thence they will journey together to
West End Methodist Episcopal and
Clopton Street Baptist Churches will run
a combined excursion TO West Point Fri
day, July 21st. N.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jenkins left sun
day forNew York city. where the for1per
err and Company contractors.
Misses Mary and Edna Eanes, OF, Port
Norfolk, are visiting Miss Mamie john
son. Of No. 5l0 West Thirteenth street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
SUMMERS HOTTEST DAY.
High Temperatures Prevailed All
Dav-FeW Prostrations,

Yesterday was by long ODDS the not;
test day OF the sumnNr " lhls ely ana
under the rays OF a. scorching sun, and
secured no respite, the mercury register
Ing up IN the high figures even after mid,
night. Tho high temperature recorded
vate thermometers registered many de-
grees higher. That Is the OFFICIAL maxi
mum temperature, however.
From about 81 In the morning the mer-
curry early began TO soar until By noon
ii was ak ninety in sheltered places, From
that point until 8 p. NJ, the shiny glohule
ihuttered upward In the tube until the
high point was reached. and then tena7
md yery siowly rocetled MS darkness fell.
AZ no time w 10 q a. n. 40 the mercury
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
NEGRO SAYS STAli
TROOPS ROBBED HIM.
(By Associated Press)

MONTGOMERY, ALA. July l7--At an
early hour this morning u darl1ng hold
up occurred at the store OF ]. s. Holmes.
a negro, on Red Ridge Road and mem
bers Of tho State troops, now In their ans
nual encampment here. arc charged with
being the guilty persons. clerk IN
Holmes's store alleges that a sergeant ana
two prlvates entered the place. and hold
Ing him at bay, rlhed the safe and cash
register Of the money. tle says they also
carried away cigars, whiskey and sash
OF flour, The police department was no.i-
fled and went at once 70 work on INV
case. The robbery was also reported 20
the State Department, and Adjutnnt-Gen-
eral Brandon Is using every effort 10 70.
cate those guilty. acting under orders o
Coyernor Jelks, ll, n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
!. NATIONS UNITED TO ACT.
European Countries Take Steps
to Break Up Slave Trade.

RERI.rN. July ls.--The Rcichsanzciger-
publishes the details OF the treaty en-
Tered into between twelve European eoun-
tries, which having been 4 duty ratified &c
Statots obIigate themselves 10 esta bllsh
each bureau for the collection OF In.
formation regarding the solicitation .of
broad. These bureaus are to exchange
Information among themselves, and II
strict watch Is to be kept, particularly
a t large railway stations and seapcRts.
to detect persons engaged IN the white
slave trade, sy
While no American State Is party to
The treaty, 1t is understood that efforts
to suppress the trade will apply equally
to those who try to enticc girls to North
or South America. ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
WEATHER STOPS AUTO
CLIMB UP MOUNTAIN
Roads Very Heavy and None Of
Last Years Records Were nj
Broken.
5(By Associated Press. J

/, BRETTONWOODs. y. H., July IL
Unfavorable weather conditions married
the automobile climbing contest up the
heights of Mount Washington to-day Of
the. fifteen events on the programme only
four were run off, A heavy rain storm
OF the early morning made the roads
heavy and none OF last years records
were broken. Several accidents occurred
but none of them was OF a serious
nature. The winners in the several
classes were r. E. Parker. OF Detroit;
Burt Holland, Newton, Mass; r. NJ.
owen. Lansing, Mich; and j. Souls,
hartford, Conn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18

fall below 80. unofficial thermometers
registering 81 Mt the hour named.
to have been very few prostratlons. One
case was treated BY the city hospital
staff, bit not another was reported. In
qulry at several Of the largest Industrial
plants eliclted that no prostrntions have
been reported there
371t was fierccly hot day, however. and
pedestrians and those working otit OF
doris labored less Htrenuously than USUAL.
Thousands suffered from the oppressive
heat and IRE still suffering.
The weather Indications for to-day give
no hope OF a respite. Not even thun.
der storm Is forecast for to-day; Just
fair continued warm Menther.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
MANY WERE KILLED
IN THREE. MONTHS
Interesting Facts About Railroad
Accidents in Bulletin Issued
BY Government nm 7.
by Associated Prsss.l.

q. WASHINGTON. July ll7.-Accident bull bull
luetn No Is. just Issued by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. giving an
account OF railroad accidents In the
United States during the months OF
january February and March. 1906
shows that during that quarter there
were rs passengers and 2o4 cmployef kll1-
ed and 1851 passengers and zoo en-
nloves injured In train accidents. maxi
Ing in nll Zs2 persons killed and 3.71Siinl-
4ured in train accidents. Other acct :
dents TO passengers and employees. not
the result OF collisions or derailments.
hrine the total number Of casualties up
10 1896 $3.50 Killed and 1897 Injured,
There was decrease Of y In the tota,
number OF persons killed as compares g
With the quarter ending December O. =
1904 5.a M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
= GIRL HELD FOR MURDER.
Slew Mann Who Treated Her With.
Fiendish Cruelty.
ifRy Associated Press 5s,a3t

NEW YORK, July l7.-Berthe Claiche,
on trial by a coroncr's jury for killing
Emil Gerdron on July 9th, was to-day
held responsible for his death, and was
committed to the Tombs prison without
bail. Subsequently she vas Indicted by
tho grand jury.
After enticing Berthe Claiche to Amer
lea from Franco under 10 false promise
Of marriage Gcrdron forced the girl 70
60 OH tho streets and earn living for
him at the sacrifice Of her own good
name. His excessive cruelty caused tho
girl to have Gerdron arrested on July
9th, and then, frightened by his threat
ening attitude, she shot MIN Wnlle Inc
police were III the act Of making the
arrest I'LL 5rf t4 49, lsg5{ ls5t{s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
STOLE ROOF OFF HOUSE.
Negro Boys Rob Factory Roof Of
Copper Sheeting in DAYLIGHT

Sergeant u. C. Bailey, Of the First
District accompanied by Detective Glib
son, yesterday arrested George Johnson,
n thirteen year old negro, upon charge
OF stealing copper from the roofing Of
the American Tobacco Compuny's fac
tory at Twenty-thlrd and Cary Streets.
The little negro is believed to have work.
ed with others In cutting the copper from
the roofing. Damage to the pudding will
amount to about twenty-five dollars
The thieves made their way to the roof
OF the building from an adjoining build
Ing, and then with axes cut the copper
out. The. theft was committed In the
day time. but the buildings arc so sit
uatcd that the noise would hardly at
tract the attention of passersby.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Officer Murdered.

(By$ Associated Press)
LODI, July 17.-Part Of the Ekaterin,
burg regiment, stationed here, mutinied
to-day and killed an officer. The mutt
neers were arrested.
a Owing to the state of siege the cti-
zens Of LODI are compelled to contribute
$50 daily towards the maintenance OF
the troops hena.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
AMBULANCE ON THE RUN.
One Heat Prostitution Only, But
Many Hurts and Accidents.

One Heat Prostratiof1 Only, But
Many Hurts and Accidents.
X Or. Pitt Of the ambulance corps an-
swered fourteen calls yesterday. It was
the busiest day he has had for some
time.
At 11:bo yesterday morning, Wilbur
at the Chesapeake and Ohio
roundhousc, was Frustrated from
the heat. He was treated mn
taken to his home, 2510 East Marshall
Street.
Albert Qunrles. thirteen year old
white boy, fell from fence ut sixth
and Leigh Streets at .s5 o'clock yes
iterday afternoon md broke his arm. Hc
was treated and left.
Charles Coatney, n negro. had little
difficulty with another negro near the
First Police Station ut o:40 In the after
noon and Or. Pitt took seven stitches to
restore his cutlcle to Its former whole
ness. ut 4.
Charles Tlllcry, a twelve year old white
boy slipped on tho pavement At Elghth
and Broad Streets at four, 9 clock IN the
afternoon and fractured his leg. he 4
was treated and Ia en- home.
Three stitches were taken In Otto
Johns's head at 4:4O r. NJ. otto had been
struck sauareIy with a brick. TIL. brick
was put out of commission. .
Some unknown gent" SHE'D q stone At
John Diamond a negro. and John $ nose
met the stone. At $3.50 last night, Or.
Pitt Strengthened the nasal organ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
TO BE MARRIED TO-DAY.
Wedding Of ]. G. Phelps Stokes
and Miss Rose Pastor.
,snecIal % Tho Times. plspa tch.)

LENOX. MASS. July 1.-THE marrius :
,,1I'-G phe,ns stokes, OF New York to
Miss Rose Harriet Pastor will place M,,.e
in Noronton, Conn, TOMORROW, Inc IN e
country home Of Nj. s.okes's father aadi mas
been selected as the place OF me weda!ns,
en zee. Of the family Of Mr. and Mrs Anson
Phelps stokes ana few Of Miss Pastor
relatives Mr.. Stokes and Miss Pastor, i are
Arson Ans Phelps Stokes and their son. Harold
Stokes, arrived Saturday from Il Europe d e.
Ii wa there that Mr.. and Mrs. stokes '''et
their future daughtcr-in-la
I II is Understood that the wedding VIII ne
simple. II will be followed by breaRra l!;i
alter which Mr.. and Mrs. stokes WI!
leave here for a wedding journey
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
GEORGIA WILL GIVE
$4,000 TO JAMESTOWN
~ 4 ssociated Press.l

NJ ATLANTA, GA, July ia Dill carry
Ing an appropriation 81 Soo'uO Tor the
jamestown Exposition, was introduced In
the House Of Representatives OF the
Gnoruia General Assembly here to-day.
The bill was drawn In accordance with
ia prepared by the jamestown EXPOSE
tion Commission, of which w n.
Mitchell, OF Atlanta Is chairman, Mr.
Russell, & OF Muscogee. introduced the
measure. IL is believed the BIN win pass.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
\ School Teachers Elope.

5g5 Especial to The Times-Dlspatcho
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July IT,
The Virginia summer School Of Methods
experienced Its first real romance Thurs
day afternoon, when Miss ] p. Carpen-
ter, az Ruckersvllle, Va, a student OF the
school .eloped with Mr., Gibson, TO Wash
'ington, where they were married,
The young people returned to the unl-
verslty Of Virginia Yesterday procured
Mrs, Glbson's trunk, and left AZ once
Tor their future home. - s.'e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Several Killed on Lightship.

y (By Associated Press'l
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. July l.-Jrhs
Mercha nts' Exchange tonight rerelyea
the following cablegram from la'o'sn
= HThe Norwegian steamer Trieoor has 3,
nassed here july H. towing l,,shtshlp q.
The lightship signalled. Hollcrs pursti
several men Killed, "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
REDMOND FORCES &c
WITHDRAWAL OF BILL |:
nav Assoc!ated Press.l

LONDON July 17.--Upon Speaker
Lowther's agreeing to the contention Of
Clause OF the redistribution OF seats bill
must be debated separately, Permier Ball
four in the House Of Commons to-day
WIthrsW ne o shhSn gon ~ w Messon PREF Of
Parliament, adding:
's''This course was taken as His Males
tvs goyernment IS not nrepatFsa 10 TO-. con- con,
session,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
LOUISVILLE STATION
. DESTROYED by Flame
(By Associated press.)

LOUISVILLE, KY. July I.-Union pas
scnger station at Tenth and broadway
VAS destroyed by fire tonight. entaillng
a Hi loss S OF $50, oo6 The nre started on the
Ton floor OF tho four-story stone structure
and although every fire engine IN ne
city, except tho, reserves, was on me
Steadily. Two hours after the fire. started
the building was eaten 10 a shell,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
MR.. WAGNER LEAVES,

Mr.. John Il, Wagner on Saturday closed
h;s fifteen years service, lacking ono
month, as city passenger and ticket agent
~ ths Norfolk and Western Railroad.
ana will tomorrow assume the duties
~ city passenger agent OF the railway ut
Norfolk, the eastern terminus ee shA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
JAPSORGAN|z|NC
new GOVERNMENT ] 4
Have Practically Completed Oc-
cupation Of Island Of
Sakhalin.
MORE TROUBLE IN RUSSIA !L
Part Of Regiment Mutinecrs
People Oppressed BY State
Of Siege at LODI
MORE TROUBLE IN RUSSIA.
NV Aasoclated press.N

7 LONDON, July 1s..-The correspondent
OF the Daily Mail at Hakodate. Japan,
says that the Japanese have ctically
completed the occupation OF tho island
OF sakhalin, and are organizing Il ov-
eminent.
The Shanghai correspondent OF The
STANDARD says that the Japanese have
landed On sakhalin. 125 miles OF light
railway and three thousand coolies.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Another Riot IN
NEW YORK STREETS n !: {:
lRy Associated Press.l

NEW YORK. July s1s.-Riot!ng between
whites and blacks was resumed after
midnight in the San Juan Fiji district. IN
sixty-tlrst and slxty-second Streets. pc
tween Amsterdam and West End AVe-
nucs. Many shots were fired aud twenty
negroes and one white woman were ar
rested. Policeman David Roche had MS
skull fractured Police reserves we're
called out.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Murderers Executed,
NV Associated Press. J

By Associated Press.)
Bress SSwSitey and M Charles Jackson teoi.
ored) were put to death IN the ELECTRIC
shot Captain William II. Reyes during Il
quarrel In the latter's saloon In New
York city In September, 1893
jackson killed Charles VI. Roxbury
with club In July, 1903. In the Bronx
In an attempt at highway robbery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
At the Hospitals.

"A. w. Lumsden, OF GordonsyIlle.. Va,
was operated on last night at the Me-
mortal Hospital and Is now doing we'll.
derwent an operation Friday at the Me-,
mortal Hospital.
Dr.. John r. Wheat has just been ops
Grated on at the Retreat for the Sick by
DR.. James w Henson. and Is mprov-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
King Succeeds Blackrnar.

(By Associated Prcss>
BOSTON. MASS. July 17.--OwinG to the
death OF General Blackmar, commander.
7in-chief OF the Grand Army Of the Re-
public yesterday, the leadership Of the
organization now devolves upon General
John R. King, Of Baltimore, senior VICE
commander. @4 ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Four Negroes in a Fight,

Four negro men VIII answer to tho
charge Of hghing IN pool-room on
Nest Broad Street hafore Justice Crutch-
field this morning, Richard Turner. a..
+. Harris. Otto Johnson and William
Redd are the four men who will have to
tell the court why they fought oyer 9
game OF pool. They We're arrested last
hight BY Officers Nelsz and Iulcher and
lodged In the Second Stati0nM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Bombaiding Naibuchi.
asnniafed Prcss.l

ST. PETERSBURG. July .l1-General
7Linevftch, under date of July 10th, re-
ports tina the japanese on July i4tf we're
BON harding Nnibuchi on the southeast
coast or the Island OF Sakhalin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Young Women Hurt.
nv a ssocIated PreSs, }

,IH iy1 Ass s,,GI 1T vs vonny wo.
men en- wero probably fatally hurt, and
their two male companions had a. ra-
markahle escape from Injury to-day,
when an automobile racing n from. Of ,n 9
ynted railway pillar and the car. The nu-
tomobjls was reduced almost to SCRAP
iron, Sg.s ~ 5iB IS IA, ii -