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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
GOVERNMENT MAY
PROSECUTE MORTON
President Said to Have Told De-
partment 1t May Now Go
Ahead.
tFrom our Regular correspondent,)

(From Our Regular Correspondent,)
WASHINGTON, D, g., June H-The
interesting statement is made to-day by
man who knows what goes on at the
White House that the President said
yesterday that he had not the slightest
objection to the prosecution OF the Hon,
Paul Morton, after that gentleman has
retired from the post Of Secretary Of tho
Navy. Mr.. Morton admitted to the In
terstate Commerce Commission that
while yice-presdent Of the Santa re
Railway, he had allowed rebates to the
Colorado Fuel Company.
After Judge Harmon and Mr.. Judson
had investigated this matter for the De-
partment Of Justice, they are understood
to have recommended the indictment Of
Secretary Morton. 1t Is said the Presi-
dent objected to the prosecution VI a
cabinet official. He may have known
of the contemplated retirement Of Mr.,
Morton. At any rate, the story is to-day
that the President has told the depart
ment 1t may go ahead.
Mr.. Judson and Mr., Harmon are un-
derstood to have retired from the SER
vice Of the department because OF the
refusal to prosecute Mr.. Morton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
WAS. SESSION OF
MARKED SUCCESS
Richmond College Graduates Re
! ceive Rewards for Diligent
Work.
WELL KNOWN MEN HON oRED
Degree Of IL. D. Conferred .on
Dr.. Pitt; ID. d." is Given
Rev. NJ. a.. Jones.

Last evening occurred the final exer.
cises Of the Richmond College. A beau
tiful night blessed the occasions, though
the great heat gave some discomfort.
The boys were to receive their diplomas.
and fathers mothers and friends were
there to see them get these tokens OF hard
labor. The chapel was comfortably
filled. To inspiring strains Of the band
the procession Of trustees. faculty and
degree men filed in. Caps and gowns
for the graduates has long been the cus-
tom with the college. and the boys pre-
sented a striking appearance with their
academic trappings and were accorded
splendid greeting when they appeared
and took the place assigned them upon
the rostrum. Nor did i the girls forget
them. Upon appropriate occasion great
masses OF flowers were II presented to
those favored Of the fair ones. 4. q
Prayer was offered by J. M. Pitcher,
sD. D. President F. w. Boatwright. in
welcoming the audience made a running
account OF the college year, stating that
no death had occurred In the college
community; that the number OF students
had been 238, and that the year had been
In every way successful. '8 #
In the delivery OF medals. OF which
there were many. Dr. w. r. L. Smith
made q record which delighted the audi
ence. He delivered six medals in Just
five minutes, as follows:
Improvement in speaking In Philologian
Society, to Mr.. Jay B. Hubbell.
Improvement In speaking in Mu Sigma
Rho society. to Mr.. J.. S. Kahle.
Best debater. Mu Sigma Rho Society,
to Mr.. B. c. Jones. as AZ Sg4
Best debater, Philologian Society, to
Mr.. r. r. Ankers.
Best orator from both societies, to
Mr.. P. w. James. 3s
Best essayist from both societies. to
Mr.. ]. 2. Lodge.
Rev. r, A. Goodwin. or Richmond.
presented to Mr.. Jay B. Hubbeii the
Tanner Greek prize. In his remarks the
speaker congratulated the recipient on
receiving such distinction In the noblest
most exact and most perfect OF languages.
The third medal to be received by Mr..
Jay B, Hubbel was tho Crump prize
CONTINUED on Eighth Paxe,)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
RICHMOND MAY be !.
Home FOR PARLIAMENT
Next Session Likely to Be Held
Here-Permanent Meet
ing Place.
(From our Regular correspondent,)

IN (from Our Regular CorrespondentD
WASHINGTON. D. G.. Juno 14.-If
Richmond will agree to defray the ex-
penses Of 1 the session Of the Southern
Industrial Parliament, to be held next Oc-
tober, 1t will be held in Richmond. This
statement Is based upon information OBJ
tanned from the secretary of the parlla-
ment. which was organized here last
month, Atlanta made q bid for the con-
yention, and the Chamber OF Commerce
agreed to pay the expenses of the ses-
sion. which were estimated at one thou
sand dollars. 1t was thought that At
Ianta would be the meeting place, which
lis fixed by the executive committee, but
1t seems that the Georgia metropolis Is
slow about coming up with the money.
Governor Glenn. OF North Carolina, h
chairman Of the executive committee,
which Is to fix the meeting place He
has declared for Richmond, and It Is
stated that a majority of the committee
wants Richmond selected as the place
OF meeting. 1t Is the intention to make
the meeting place the permanent home
of the parliament, and q bureau, with
ono or two men In charge will be estab-
lished In the city selected as headquar-
ters. The object OF the association is to
encourage immigration to the Southern
States, and the investment Of capital IN
the South,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
DIPLOMATS ARE
MUCH ENCOURAGED
Reassured BY Lamsdorff in St.
Petersburg-Oyama Threaten
ing General Engagement. n
(By Associated Press,)

(. Il
ST. PETERSBURG, June 15-1:30 A.. NJ.
Every foreign minister and ambassador
now in st, Petersburg attended q res
ceptlon given by Foreign Minister Lams-
dorff yesterday afternoon. Several diplo-
mats who displayed some unnecessary
nervousness earlier In the day over the
concluding clause OF the Russian foreign
Offices communication to the Gazette
(saying the Imperial government has mo
objection In principle to the meeting OF
plenipotent!aries proposed BY President
Roosevelt ~ the Japanese government
expresses q desire therefor') were reas-
sured after talking with the foreign min-
lister and learning that the commun!oa-
ton did not reproduce the exact text q
the note.
The Foreign Office Is In constant com-
munication with Count Cassini. the ans
bassador at washington. but beyond the
statement that nothing has been ar.
ranged, 1t youchsafes no information. The
chances OF the meetings. taking place N
the United States. however. seemed TO
have vanished. AZ announced IN the As
ISOLATED Press dispatches Sunday the
choice Of Russia Is Paris, but II Paris
should not be acceptable to Japan, RUS
sla Ia disposed to the selection OF the
Hague,
The principal objection to Manchurta
Is the time which would be necessary 20
get the negotiators to the scene u ~
understood that the flrst task Of the
Will be tho conclusion
o. q limited armistloe. This must cGne
soon In order to avoid q general engage
rnent. which reports from the front lndl-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
BANKERS NEE
IN CONVENTION | 1. D
Twelfth Annual Gathering Of the
Virginia Association to Be
It's Greatest.
MANY VERY FINE ADDRESSES
Body Sits for Two Days at the
Richmond, Then Goes
to Old Point.
MANY VERY FINE. ADDRESSES

The twelfth annual convention OF the
Virginia Bankers Association will begin
at i9:3o A. NJ to-day in the assembly room
OF the Hotel Richmond. and will be lin
every respect the greatest and most in
terestlng ever held. More Virginia bank
ers will be present. more prominent bank
ers from other States will attend and
make addresses, a better programme has
been provided, and the entertainment Of
the visiting members will be handsomer
and more elaborate than ever before.
A most prominent man In attendance
on the body will be Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw,
Secretary of the United States Treas
ury and a brilliant authority on finance.
Prominent Georgia and Carolina bankers
and many from New York, Philadelphia
and Baltimore are expected to attend
and several will make addresses. The as
ISOLATION will sit in this city to-day and
morrow and on Saturday morning will
go to Old Point, and there board a. steam
er, holding Its closing session on the
water A banquet will be rendered the
visitors at the Masonic Temple on Fri
day evening at o'clock.
Mr.. w. NJ. Habliston. of this city,
president OF the National Bank OF Vir-
ginia, is president OF the association, and
mas QOuc uluCu W tiIc plcdSuiC y VI
the visitors, and, Indeed, to build up
the association. Mr.. N. P. Gatlng. Of
5Lynchburg. secretary Of the association,
without invidious distinction, deserves
and will be accorded great credit for
having aroused the general interest OF
Virginia bankers In the value OF the as
ISOLATION. and enlisted their active CO.
operation in making 1t of great practical
value to the vocation For years the
association had but small membership.
being confined chiefly to the city banks.
but by active agitation OF the value Of
such organization to all similar instl-
itutions, the bankers Of the smaller towns
and OF the rural sections were enlisted.
and are now among the most enthusias-
tic members.
Many Are Coming.
1t is expected that fully two hundred
and fifty bankers will attend the meeting
here, and these. with about fifty ladies.
who will accompany members. will make
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15

fs9si Especial From Staff Correspondent.) u Es
FORT MONROE, VA, June 14-Mto-
night.---At a late hour tonight there were
no Indications OF the presence of Admiral
sDickinss fleet in this vicinity and at
headquarters it was stated that no In
formation as to It's whereabouts had come
to hand for some hours.
The night is very clear with the moon
shining brightly and this may have the
effect Of preventing the attack which has
been expected all day. The searchlights
are in opera ton as usual and everything
Is in readiness for an immediate call to
arms in the event OF an attack.
4 Some OF the small vessels OF the fleet
were reported In the Potomac this even
ing and It is stated that they made an
unsuccessful attempt to cut the cable
connections in the Potomac close to Forts
Hunt and Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
LADY SACRIFICED HER
LIFE FOR HER PET DOG
fsnecial to The Times-Dlspatch

& Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)
LYNCHBURG, VA, June 14.-Mrs.
Lucy Puckett while trying to save pet
dog from being killed by a fast vegetable
train on the Southern this evening. a
short distance from the city, ran upon
the track directly in front OF the train
and was instantly killed. Her body was
horribly mangled, and Mrs. Puckett was
dead when the train was brought to a
standstill. The county coroner was noti-
fled, but when he Investigated the cir
lcumstances OF the death decided that no
inquest was necessary. The dead wo-
man Is about fifty-nine years Of age
and her husband is In Ohio.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
lRx Associated Press,

e WASHINGTON, June 14-Gradually.
the negotiations for peace In the Far
East are nearing q focus. The one point
to which the energies Of those directly
concerned In them now are being directed
$is the choice Of "a place for tho holding
$of the conference tS OF the plenipoten-9
&tiaries Of the elllgerent powers. 7 is
known officially that three cities now are!
under consideration by Russia and j apan.
These cities, named in the order OF the
likelihood Of their final selection. are
Washington, the Hague and Geneva.
Thus far, no decision has been reached.
Paris and London hayo been eliminated
from the equation. 1t Is understood that
the Russian government objects to any
sAsiatlc city. It's preference being for some
European capital. After objecting to the
holding Of the conference in Paris, the
Japanese government expressed a willing
ness to consider other places which at.
forded adequate facilities. although It Sis3
assured that Jnpan's 6. preference & would
be some Far Eastern city, practically
within the theatre OF war.
Finally, however. the selection seems.
to have narrowed down to the three
cities named. Objections have been made
by the Japanese to The Hague, but IL
is not believed these objections are fun
damental or unalterable.
- fiOWeVct,f tiS .AiSt o. Ael
washington appears to be tho city most
likely to be selected. It can be said
on authority that If the conference Is
held in the United States, it will be in
washington. No other place In this
country has been considered seriously.
After the selection Of the place OF the
plenipotentiaries. the two governments
Will name those who are to represent
them at the conference. Then an armis-a
tice between the contending armies In
the field will be arranged. and. pending
the result OF the peace conference. the
great ann,ies facing each other In Man
churia will lie on their arms, awaiting
the flnal signal from their governments.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
TOBACCO TRUST
SECRETARY | |A||| HELD. |
Refuse to Produce Pa
perS and Was Fined
for Contempt.
TAFT ALLEGES
BIG CONSPIRACY
Charges Compact With Imperial
Tobacco Company Of Great
Britain to Modify and Re-
strain Trade-Case to Be
Taken To United States
Supreme Court.
-. 81


. y e
NEW YORK. June 14.-Willlam H.
McAlister, secretary Of the American
Tobacco Company, was adjudged guilty
OF contempt In the United States Circuit
Court for having refused to answer ques-3
tions before the Federal grand jury in
connection with the investigation Of the
so-called tobacco trust.
McAllister was asked questions con-
corning tho business affairs OF his COM
pany, and was served with q subpoena
requiring him to produce papers and
OF the American Tobacco Company. Upon
the advice OF his counsel he not only de-
clined to answer the questions, but to
produce the papers asked for. taking
the ground that he was protected by his
constitutional rights. He was then taken
before Judge Lacombe. In the United
States Circuit Court. found guilty OF con-,
tempt and fined IS. Judge Laco:nbe also
ordered that McAllister be taken into
custody by United States Marshal Henkel
until such time as he purges himself OF
the contempt by answering the questions
and producing the books and papers. An
application for write OF habeas corpus
was denied. g5 Nv S@t 8 5 s
McAllister then was taken before
United States Commissioner Shields.
where he furnished $1,000 ball for his
appearance pending an appeal to the
United States Supreme Court. The
higher court will be asked to pass upon
the constitutonality OF the points at
issue, which really involves the right OF
the Federal grand jury to conduct Its
Investigation under the Sherman anti
trust law.
Alleged Conspiracy.
Assistant United States District Attor-t
"a u at
the ho!nvestigation, Informed Mr.. McAllis-
ter, SO the papers In the case say, that
the American ~ obacco Company WIS
charged with having conspircd with the
Imperial Tobacco Company, Of Great
Britain, to modify and restrain trade in
leaf, chewing and smoking tobacco and
cigarettes
Mr.. McAllister was asked to produce
contracts, alleged to have been made IN
England on September 27, 1902, between
the Ogdens Company Oimited), the Con-
Cigar Company the Consolidated Tobacco
Company, the British Tobacco Company
and the Imperial Tobacco Company.
through which agreements, 1t was
claimed, the corporations named sought
to control and restrain the export to-
bacco trade. An agreement in connec-:
ton with the tobacco trade Of the United
Kingdom also was asked for. as well as
q third series Of agreements OF contracts
executed in London before the then
United States Consult General II. Clay
Evans. on the same date, between the
companies named and Williamson,
whitehead, Fuller and Jones 1nskip.
The latter agreement. 1t was alleged.
also was connected with the attempt on
the part Of the corporations named to
control and restrain the export trade In
the class Of tobacco specified. between
this country and Great Britain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
AMERICAN FLAG
OVER: men IN GRAY.
Stars and an Stripes Pre-
dominate in DeCOra-
tiOnS in Louisville.
GREAT REUNION
HAS NOW. BEGUN
Appeal to Men for Assistance in
Erecting Davis Monument.
Leaders Get Loud Applause.
Speech By Lee-Dr. James
Mookes's Blessing for
the President.
By Associated Press.)

LOUISVILLE KY. June 14.-For the
second time IN Ave years. the. United
Confederate Veterans and. auxiliary or
CARNATIONS gathered in I. louisville for
their annual reunion, their reception to-
day under a. blazing sun and with miles
OF brilliant bunting flying In the breeze
being In strong contrast to the weather
conditions of five years ago, when record
I breaking rains prevailed during the en-
tire period of the reunion, and even
caused a postponement of the parade IN
the last day. The decorations this year
are on a. lavish scale, and 1t is remarked
that the American flag predominates.
The reunion was officially opened short
ly after the noon hour, when General Ben
nett H. Young, commander of the Ken
lucky division. called the perspiring mass
OF humanity In the horse show building
to order and introduced the Chaplain
General, J.. William Jones, Of Richmond.
Va. DR.. Jones. in his invoca ton. prayed
that the blessing of Almighty God may
rest upon the President OF these United
States. and that he may be enabled to
be the President of this whole country
and every section.
A few moments later, Governor j.. c..
w. Bcckham. In speaking OF Kentucky's 8
welcome to the old men in gray. said:
"A5''ll ii ULtlHS y tIstL II you siIouiN 1!iCcI
here, on the borderland of the great
struggle, where we were SO torn asunder.
The great contest has been settled for
all time. Peace has her advocates as
we'll as war.
at is now gratifying to us all that
there is but one flag. In tender mem-
ory we have laid away the Stars and
Bars, and we rejoice that we have the
same flag that hoated over US before
the war;
Loud Cheers for Leaders.
rousing reception was given the
commander-in-chief, General Stephen D.
Lee, when he arose to respond for the
veterans to the addresses OF welcome.
The general was in splendid voice. de-
spite the long wait in the heated build
Ing. and his speech was interrupted
many times by cheering.
Cheers were given the few remaining
great figures OF the Confederacy, as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
FLEET BEATEN BACK. .
Second Attack on the Baltimore
Fortifications Comes to Grief.

BALTIMORE MD, June 14.-Anothel
attack was made on the Baltimore fortifi-
cations early this morning, this time BY
the cruisers Of Admiral Dckins's fleet,
the Newark and Atlanta. with the assist
snnce Of the gunboat Sylvia, with the
members OF the Maryland naval militia
on board.
The guns Of the forts poured in with.
ering fire on the advancing vessels, and
4 In a few minutes the Atlanta sent Up - :
rod rocket which those on shore took for
n signal of surrender. The other two
vessels continued their efforts to get past
tho forts, but were beaten back,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
SAILED DOWN STREAM.
fRu Associated Press.

FORT HUNT, VA. June 14.-The ships
OF Admiral Dickins's fleet, which at
tackled the defenses Of Washingt last
night, lay at anchor above the fortlfica-
tions after the battle until o'clock THIS
nno Nv one. exactly In the order they
had nscended No demonstration was
mada before the forts, and the ships soon
disappeared around Marshall's Point and
into the lower Potomac.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
PURITAN AGROUND.
All Efforts to Float Ship Unsuc-
cessful-Carried Reserves.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Juno 1.-THE
monitor Puritan is reported to be hard
aground off Point Lookout In the Po-
tomac. She has on board the naval re-
serves OF the District Of Columbia. and
was to have participated In the ma
noeuvers last night against Forts Wash
ington and Hunt. All efforts for two
days to float the ship have so far proved
unsuccessful
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
OYAM|A THREATENS
| GENERAL ATTACK;
PARL.E.Y STILL ON. |: \.
Negotiations for Peace
In Far East Now Near
ing Focus.
DANGER OF BATTLE
TO HASTEN TRUCE
Japanese Armies Preparing to
Strike-Linevitch Also
Active. Is
SENSATIONAL INTERVIEW
WITH WITTE UBLISHED.
Affairs Of State Going From Bad
to Worse President Of Ministers
Says-Japan Objects to Paris
and Washington May Be
Choser-New Com
plication.
(By Associated Pres,

(By Associated Press.)
GUNSHU PAS s, MANCHURlA,
juno 14.-The Japanese have forced
the advanced posts OF the Russian
left beyond the kao Che River, and
are occupying the heights north OF
the river. A heavy force seems to
be behind this movement. leld {
Marshal oyama 10 ready for q gem
erai offensIve. tl n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
TORPEDO. ATTACH
HOURLY / EXPECTED | ! Il
Seven Warslips Located BY
Scout Boat TensMiles From
Bug Light.
FORTS READY /. |: For 3 APP oAcH
Monitor Carrying Naval Re
serves Fast Aground Attack
on Baltimore Repulsed.
FORTS READY I For { APPROACH

Special to The TImes-Dispatch by Wireless
Telegraph. via Fort Monroe.)
TUG RENO, CHEsAPEAkE#RA
June 16-1:3o a. Seven war
Il ships have been located ten miles
from Bug Light. The scout boat
Reno picked them ~ two 1ours ago.
EAStorpedos attack Is expected BY early
morning. Searchights are NpIayInU
In the direction OF the enemy.h
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15

Tho most notable Incident OF Waxuars Rs
opening Sale IL the compliments we have on our
stock being SO much superior IN quality 70 what
they have been seeing at other storefy ThiM
Is in no sense Of the WORD q cut7rate saIot Is "
o general reduction on our snttFs stoch q
ssleSt drug stoys Saodk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
\ lBY Associated Press.l

(By Associated Press.) f55
LONDON, June 15.--The Japanese
correspondent Of the Daily Telegraph
at Mol, Japan, says:
1.-THE rainy season has started In
I ManchurIa, and the mud In the roads
Iis knee deep, but this will not ln.s
terfere with military operations, glad
tIdIngs Of which may be expected
Within a few days.n se
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-15
Loud Cheers for Leaders.

Continued on Second Page,
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Continued on Twelfth Page.)
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Continued on Eighth Page,
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at Is now gratifying to us all that
there is but one flag. In tender mem
sory we have Laid away the Stars and
Bars, and we rejoice that we have the
same flag that foated over us before
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
N~~0~S
Continues.

2
~, Ii, Ia, block /, Remington's second
addition -. !. :. s, 1275
L. NJ Edwards to j. Knutson. ss lott 4, qgs,,,-
block Eastis' rearrangem!snt go
block / Mound Bay Park ...e. q 2lo
E. H Horton and wife TO J; ~ Bryson, %,
o. II. Buehhol and wife to G. 3. Purdhan u
H. l. Brown to NJ G. Getty, lot 3, Abbie ooo
Farmers ssH & Mechanics Savings bank to w
j. Keith In Groveland addition: 1000
II. H. Folsom and wife to " H. Wilkins zen
THOMAS a wv ". Gallagher and wife to W. H.
Gallagher, lot s, block 3, Harriet Park 4oo
in section ds '5 s. township lis, range 5000
NJ. A. Bake and husband to w. H. keve-
lin and wife, lot 9, block O. Menage,s A,o
Power, lots 5, 8, I, s. vlock Il, Pleasant , 7oo
], r Anderson auol.c and wife to r. 6. Moore
part of lot 4, Griggs' addition -. 10
rs and IL block /. Badger q Penney,s 100
P. af II. Robinson and wife to p. Beekerin
sf Rai1e s and wife to NJ. ]. Pauison and ID
wife. lot S, block 1, Gilbert Anderson's 900
6. aS ". %nriham and wife to j. L. Weav. 80
er ct al, in section 31-120-21. l,sOo
re % IS so Mime
second division Remington Park. 100
A. Marshman and wife to George P. An
derson. lots and 2, block L, ]. g. 10
Tabour's second addition. ....... 42I
p. Higgins to Dana Gady and wife lot ,zo
O. 3. Gibson and wife to J. Frederick,
lot 5, Hengler's addition. 2,4oo
Thomas w. Gallagher and wife to ]. p.
Gallagher, lot 0, block 8, Harriet Park. 400
NJ. Fewell and husband to George w.
EdSertOn on
o. NJ Farnham and wife to X. Rydstrom.
hams addition ...................... 400
- : 1E - 20 -
Total .................. .$35, 04o