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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
SAID WAS F|L|P|NO;
SHOT C0L0RED MAN
Discharged Soldier, Adjulgcd
Dangerously Insane, Will Be
Sent to Asylum.
HAS A GOOD ARMY RECORD
Halted Passers-By with Krag-
Jorgensen Rifle and Fright
cned Children.
HAS A GOOD ARMY RECORD
Especial TO The Times.Dlsnatch.)

Especial TO The Times. DIsnatch)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, FEB. pa
5p pnti.. Of lunacy last night adjudgcd
Ropert Lias, brother OF Rev. j. G. I.ias n
wen known colored minister of this city.
On unsound mind and dangerous. and the
nntforl,inate man will be committed to the
asylum in Petersburg -
The testimony of witnesses tended 10
snow SNOW a tendency, manifested since in
fancy, towards periodical mental aberrl-
tious. 5The, young negro, after having the
lever is, IN the philippines, developed serl-
JUS Jus, malay OF type placing him in The
class of dangerous lunatics
LAS served as a soldier in the Philip.
pines. and after several years got an
honorable discharge as an invalid. While
IN san Francisco he enlisted in the navy,
and and served on board the Texas and
charleston as coal passer.
returning to charlottesville six weeks
and then IL was that he developed the
as dangerous, He dressed himself pecu-
larry, and OH one occasion bought two
men hawks, and after carrying them
home broke their legs and patched them
about midnight he put on a white lamp
shade on his head. and picking up Kras
Jorsensen he announced that he was a
Filipino. After soaring the children for
n whiie ne went ont on the street. He
was barefontsd and had his trousers roll
to several passers-by, Walter Coleman, a
Young negro employed at the University,
came along. and Las halted him. Cole
man passed on with some playful re-
mark. Las jerked up the army rifle and
let let him have II through the thigh. The
inches through the hip. Coeman's condl-
ton is serious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
MORE DONATIONS
TO BRUTON CHURCH
Special to The Times Dispatch,

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Feb 25.-Presl-
dent George Walter Stevens. Vice Presi-
dent Decatur Axtel and several other
prominent Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
officials paid visit to williamsburg IL
few days ago at teh invitation OF Rev
w. a. r. Goodwin. rector of Bruton
Parish, to inspect the work of restoring
the historic church edhce. The gentlc-
men We're travelling In President Stcvens's
private car.
The party was met and shown over the
church by the rector. The plan of re-
storation was gone over, and Mr. Stevens.
and party expressed themselves as great
lys pleased in every detail.
President Stevens promised to contri-
butte 5000 towadd the restoration fund.
This will he enough to complete the fund
needed for the new organ, which will cost
$500. Mr.. Carnegie has already contri-
buted s1,125 President Stevens also prom
lsed to lay the matter of further cons,d-
Grafton of the restoration work before
the board of directors of the road at its
next meeting. 1t Is hoped that the rail
road company will also make donation
To the restorat ton fund.
Rev, Mr.: Goodwin has been In New
York for the past week In the interest OF
the restoration fund. While there he also
visited Boston, where he gave the order
for the organ TO the manufacturers.
Bishop a. NJ. Randolph, OF the southern
Diocese OF Virginia, will visit Bruton
Church on May 9th. on which! date he
will administer the rite Of confirmation:
The bishops visit will be later than usual
this wear, &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
Mr. Lamar Pound Leaves.

Ito, some few it has been known for
several days that MI. Lamar Pound was
seriously considering transfer TO an
;bthert field of work, but only yesterday
did It become known that he would ac-
cept the offer.
Mr.. Pound has been in Richmond for
some five years as Bradstreet's superin-
tendent, having come here from Norfolk,
Where he, served the company IN the
same capaclty for quite period. 1t is
generally known and appreciated that
the conpany's business under his super
vision has prospered greatly. and tile
transfer comes as n we'll deserved recog-
milton OF faithful and untirng efforts
He has large number of very warm
friends. Hot only in the city of Rich
nond, but throughout the entire terri
tory OF Rradstreet's office in Virginia unii
North Carolina, the employees of which
will learn Will, sincere regret Of the
change, hut who will rejoice With AIR.
Pound in his good fortune and congrntu-
late the city OF Nashville upon being the
gamer OF What Richmond loses.
Mr. Found will leave tonight and enter
upon his new duties ON March list. 1t is
understood he will be succeeded by Nil.
u A. Ga wtl,rup, WHO comes from SaNan-
nah, whore he has been tho superinten-
dent OF Bradstreet's office. He is an
agency man of long experiences and his
credentials ard Of the highest,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
GOV. BLANCHARD To
WITNESS HANGING
Negro Murderer Coleman to An
swer Crime Upon the
Scaffold.
SILL GUARD PRISONER
The Execution Will Take Place
at the Parish Jail on
Thursday.
lRy Associated press1

SHREVEPORT. La, February 2o-It
is probable that Governor Blanchard will
witness the hanging of Charles Coleman
the negro murderer of Margaret Lear. in
hanging will take place between the hours
of II a. NJ. and i. NJ Governor Blanch-
ard left to-day for Baton Rouge and will
return to Shreveport Thursday morning
accompanied by the Assistant Secretary
of state, who will bring the State senl
with him. Immediately after the Gov
lernor's arrival here he will sign the death
warrant.
Feeling having subsidized. the military
company from Monroe, which has been
here guarding Coleman. was relieved
from duty to-day and ordered home,
leaving the city this afternoon. Three
companies are still at the Jail and will
be kept there until after the hanging.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
POsTMAsTERsHIP.
Rotation In and Rotation Out"

Especial to The Times Dlspa tch.)
CHASE CITY, VA, February 25.-Archi-
tect West. of Richmond, has been here
sevral days making plans for new build
ings and contemplated improvements on
Old ones The spirit of more and better
!conveniencesS seem to animate all VT II,
The Women's Literary Club and the Eu-
chre Club have weekly entertainments,
and vie with each other In Decorations.
sions of social enjoyment.'
There Is a spirited contest here for
misunderstanding hetwesn j. M Sloan,
incumbent for a series OF terms, and w.
a niimerously signed petition favorlng n
change. Rotation In and rotation out"
seems the demand of people.
"I.assiter, fort Congress, has recently
been IN this county, In, his own behalf, and
from all expressions Of opinion, he, is de-
cided.y in the lead of all other aspI-
rants.
at warehouses. Prices are well main.
stained. sat -
Horse snd mult dealers are abundant
ard prices. ..t-h. Fg
Timber iendS are IN great demand and
II'CeS sod
Labor is scarce ana the negro,
as II reliable laborer on the farm, is not
TO be depended ON. White farmers re-
prove and cultivate, and the profits are
greater. No man who is willing to work
can ran to get employment
Freight, and passenger traffic on tile
railroad is largely increasetl
Fire insurance 6nnlpa mics have heen for
3tnn;lte IN thG. last Year. ,sl.s
There are three new pa pers In his coun-
~, and they are nearly all filled with
wants Of The people can he supplied al
r
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26

William and President Roosevelt. and
designs symtolical of German and Amcri-
can relations.
The wedding Of Prince Eitei Fritz sec
ond son OF Emperor William. and the
Duchess Sophie Charlotte. OF Oldenburg.
on Tuesday, will almost be replica OF
that OF the Crown Prince and Crown
Princess last June. The Duchess Sophie.
as part of the pageant. will enter Berlin
tomorrow evening. proceeding through
flower and banner bedecked way to the
castle. where the Emperor. surrounded
by his family and numerous German
princes, will welcome her. The grand
mother Of the Duchess Will drive with
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26

The Emperor also received deputa-
ton from the United German Veteran
Societies of NorthAnnrica, consisting
of soldiers who fought in the war with
Denmark. Austria, and France. The
veterans were introduced by Vice Admiral
Bucchge. chief OF the admiralty. who
is an honorary member of the societies.
This deputaton presented the Emperor
and Empress with huge bowl on an
onyx column the whole about five feet
IN height. Three buffalo heads, sur
mounted by bronze figures OF indians, are
on the base of the cup. which is also
decorated with bows and arrows The
bowl contains also portraits OF Emperor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
VETERANS ARE PLEASED.
Soldiers at the Home Entertained
by Pupils of Springfield School

through the medium of Mrs. n, ".
Curtis. principal and the pupils of Spring
field school, the. one hundred and sixty
aome wsrs sqsa a the sGas
compare.
ment was held. was crowded with lie Inc.
were SO We'll pleased and deishte s9's Miti
that at the end of the entertainment they
a IgI; .I, them Tier Wit With the onse familiar
y s Tine Most shd1Sr them
with pleasure both TO Themselves a ans,
the anpreciatlse audience.
ing from the kind hearts who conceived
AID carried ca ,ri, It out The veterans and
The following is the programme rem
Composition on George washington by
Malcolm. Nor1nent; Star SpanSlcd Ban
1.ar by Sprin,g|tleld Chorus: RECITATION on
Vernon BELLS by Springfield Chorus; Com
position on r. f.. Lee. Eva Powers: Mary
s,rdr NY +, Marylqnd BY sprnlsGSd Gho's
Southern Aud ti Lang syns BY sprinsiield
som by EsR Smith, RsStason 'a our
Chieftain, by Hattie Brltton; Tentlng To-
nIsht BY Springfield Chorus gharfe
net Sweet and Low hy Spring Chorus:
a Quiet Cup of Tea, Flossie Foster, Lizzie
Mason, Virginia Lacy. and Ruby Hart:
Woody: Dixie by Springfield Chorus. "a
Each and every one OF the participants
in the entertainment sustained their re-
rounds Of applause from the highly
pleased audience, and as TESTIMONIAL of
their high appreciation the old Veterans
gave them their hearty rebel yell at the
conclusion to the performance.
Wilmington IN. CO. office. Bradstreet's.
is spending n few days in Richmond with
Mi. Lamar Pound,
is5N
Mrs. j. A. Thomas is in Baltimore, Sis-
sitiOy n friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
COLLEGE ALUMNI.
Forme, Students Of Richmond
College Will Meet Tomorrow.

A meeting OF the alumni of Richmond
College has been called for Tuesday af-
.ternoon to convene in the Chamber OF
Commerce building, The meeting will
be called to order at . O'clock.
The object OF the call Is to form an
alumni association of Richnrond College
in this city, There are some FIVE hum
dred or more men now living in the city
who We're at some time student at rho
college In some lepartmcnt. There is
tho beginning of powerful organization,
such one as should exist here,
Tho signers OF the call include some of
the very prominent men OF the city They
ARE Or. VI, ri. Levy, Judge 8, -. witt,
l4ieutenant- Governor j. Taylor Ellyson.
Hon. Wyndham r Meredith, MIR n, II,
MeAdams AIR, Il. y. Pollard, Mr. j.
Aston camel. Prot. w. u. rousfec.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26

her in the entry into Berlin instead OF
the Empress who is indisposed. Tho ho-
tells are filed with minor German royal
families.
up the boxes at the gala opera per-
formanoe on Saturday night. occupied
the principal places at the banquet in the
great white hall of the castle this even
Ing, and will form a rich setting of cos
tunes and uniforms for the wedding cere-
monies. of which there will be three. the
signing of the. marriage contract under
the statutes of the House of Hohenzol-
civil law oaths on Tuesday and, an hour
later. the religious rites in the chapel OF
the castle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
Celebrate Silver Wedding Ami
versary and Receive Govern
mental Bodies.
BRILLIANT MILITARY DISPLAY
Wedding Of Prince Eitcl Fritz Re-
/, plea Of That of Crown Prince
Last June.
tBy Associated Press

BERLIN, February 2b.-I5mperor VIII
liam and Empress Augusta Victoria re-
ccived populations from the Reichstag,
the Prussiun Diet, the Prusslan House
OF Lords and other governmental bodies
at the palace to-day. who rendered con-
ordinations on the silver wedding ami
versary OF their MatestIcs. which occurs
next Tuesday. Deputies from many Ger
man cities also presented written adj
dresses The Mayor OF Berlin handed
the Emperor document bearing the
names OF the Emperor and Empress and
showing an expenditure of $4,000 for
charitable Institutions.
Their majesties, according TO their reso-
utions, announced months ago. will not
receive presents from their subjects ex-
cept the money for charitable uses. which
many municipalities and numerous mer-
camille companies and private individuals
have voted or donated for new hospital
extensions or for founding new instItu-
tons for the relief of suffering, estimated
ut 100000 to sl2.Oco.O00 Such an out
pouring Of donations is quite without
precedent In Germany. About one hun
dred annexes or new foundations will be
dedicated In Prussia Tuesday, all re-
ccivng the names OF the Emperor or the
Empress.
Brilliant Military Display.
a brilliant display was made BY the
Populations OF military officers from
Great Britain. Russia, Austria and other
powers, ms they drove down Inter Den
Linden to present their congratulations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
NO COAL STRIKE
SAYS Mr.. LEWIS
He Ought to Know, for lie is
Second in Command OF Mine
Workers.
REDUCTION is RESTORED
Anthracite Operators Must Grant
Advanc9 on Account Action
Bituminous Operators.
REDUCTION is RESTORED
cBy Associated Press,

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, February 25.-
IL a statement Issued tonight TO the
Associated Press, Nice-Prcsiaent T. l..
Lewis. of the United Mine Workers of
America, declares there will be no strike
OF the United Mine Workers in Aprn,
saying the operators will restore the re-
duction accepted By the miners two years
ago and perhaps more.
The statement follows:
You may accept one proposition as a
fixed fact. that there will be no general
strike in the mining industry April l.
The operators Will restore the reduction
accepted by the miners two years ago,
and perhaps more. +. l. Robins, OF
Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Taylor, of Illi-
ncis, leaders OF the operators. recognize
their untenable position at indianapolis
and have gracefully submitted to the inc
vitable, and viii pay an advance to the
miners. A general strike will be averted.
Business will not be paralyzed by in
dustrial strife. An era OF peace Will be
established for another period of years
and the trade agreement method of set
ting labor disputes will win new friends
to It's standard. ts.a.
THE anthracite operators must now
grant an advance in view of sthe action
of the bituminous operators.
The details will he worked out later
convention of the miners
Practically all of our agreements ex-
pirc March 81 next. BY virtue of this
arrangement. the mine workers of the
country are now in a position TO COM
pei operators to deal with us Justly.
Tho iron and steel industry and the
railroads of the country, very large CON
sumers of coal-were never more pros
porous than now
Developments will prove. first, that
some of the large corporations repre-
sented at the recent Indianapolis joint.
convention We're not in position to,
make a successful resistance of the min
ers demands, and second, that the great
coal consuming public will not materially
suffer BY reason of the advance which
will be granted to the miners"
(Slgned) II. l.. LEWIS,
ice-President United Mine Workers of
. Il i =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
MRS. M|zNER HAS TORN
OFF HER WEDDING RING

+ NEW YORK. NJ 81. February Mrs.
Yerkes- AIlzner mas hroken her long silenca
and laid bare the whole sTory OF her
latest romance and marriage. She eou9l
denlns Mizner bitterly rs thes cause of.
her latest troubles. She SAYS she has lost
faith in humanity. SheSsays she has torn
her wedding ring from hewsnngcE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
Statement of Robbins.

(Byf ASSOClateQ IreSSJ
PITTSBuRG. PA, February 25.--Fran-
els l.. Robbins, chairman of the Execu-
tive Board of the Pittsburg Coal Com
pnny, and one of the operators VINO was
a party to the Interstate agreement. was
not in the city tonight, but earlier In
the day he said:
There has been no change in the Sit
uation between the bituminous coal oper-
ators and the United Mine Workers re-
gardng the arrangement of new wage
agreement for the year starting April
list next. There can be no compromise
offer to the miners without Il meeting of
the operators who are members of the
Interstate agreement. and no such meet
Ing has been held, nor has one been
called The dispute between the miners
and the operators remains identically as
it has been since the adjournment of the
Joint conference In Indianapolis,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
Confidence in Pritchard.


The Hon. James NJ. Gudger, Member e7
Congress from the Tenth District 1T
North Carolins:
Strive, the undersigned ieti:ccrath
OF your constituency. hive learned With
great surprise that the lIpn. Spcnces
Blackburn has annouucedl his intention
OF attacking on the floor of the House,
the character of United States Judge j,
C. Pritchard. also one CT Your cUnsit-
uents While We feel sure that you would
do your full duty JS any. of souT ocr-
sttuents. regardless of,spolitisai afTiii;l-
TONS we wish to besp sa> your especial
interest in this MATER.
I'VE have known Judge Prtctard 50
long and have such unbou,tlctl corfi-
dence in his unflinchiIg integrity, rot
withstanding the great difference be-
tween us and him on folitIca! que stiols,
we wish to ask You to spare no pains in
seeing that his ch,:acter and condrc.
whatever It may iitve nccn. 10 shown
up in its true light Only. fllly believing
that the more truth that can be brought
out the brighter the character NJ cir
distinguished felow-citizen will shine
(Signed) Joseph S. ADAMS. James II
Merrimon. James t. Sawyer. E. sluder
w. b. Williamson. Ben. Posey Loci
Craig. Frank Carter Marcus Erwin.
a. Shuford. Charles a. Moore. Henry Il
Stevens. Charles A. Webb. Thomas \
Jones. julius c. Martin. Dun Merrick
w. w. Jones. j. D. Murphy, W. r
Whitson j. Frank Ray.
Not Unlawful There.
1t is alleged that the charges which
Congressman Blackburn proposes to bring
against Judge Pritchard are to the cf
feet that he. while United States Senator
appeared before the Department at Wash.
ington on behalf of clients.
1t is stated by Judge Pritchard's
friends, that at the time the alleged vio-
lntions occurred. It was the commorsprac-
tice of representatives and senators to
appear tefore the departments in the
interest of clients, and it was not ,len.
as 1t Is now, a violation Of Federal
law
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
Richrnonders in New York.

Especial to The Times Dispatehl
NEW YORK, February 25.-Herald
Square, Mrs. NJ. III. Davis, Miss B. Major;
Darlington. j, l.. Case and wife; Imperial,
j. b. Lawrence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26
CHARGES AGAINST
JUDGE PR|TCHARD.
Congressman Blackburn to At.
tack Federal Jurist on Floor
of House.
PEOPLE TO STAND BY JUDGE
Stated That Pritcflard's Dcrelic-
ton Was Before Practice
Was Illegal.
PEOPLE TO STAND BY JUDGE
(speciallto The Times-Dispatch.,

Especial 10 The Tlmes-Dlspatch.J
ASHIEVILLE. N c., February 25.-As
the result of report circulated in thia
city yesterday. from apparently authentic
sources, that Republican Congressman II.
Spencer Blackburn had determined to att
tack the reputation of United states Judss
Pritchard and District Attorney Ho,ton
on the floor of the noAse of Rcpresent.i-
tives as part of his defense against ira
charges now pending against him for vio-
lation of the Federal statutes In accepting
fees for appearing before the governmcns
departments at Washington after hs
election to Congress, the following letter.
signed by prominent members of the bar
of western North Carolina. has been for
wnrded to Congressman Gudscr, at wush-
iuptOn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26

Mrs. j. a. Thomas is in Baltimore, Sis-
iting relatives and friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-26

Mr.. r. b. Bell, superintendent of the
Wilmington IN. CO. office. Bradstreet's
is spending u few days in Richmond with
Mi. Lamar Pound,
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-03
CLOSE CONFERENCE
Rock River Conference Of Methodist
Episcopal Church Results in
Many Changes,

? Chicago oct 1.-The Rock River
conference of The Methodist Episcopal
church closed its sessions tonight
with the reading Of The assignment of
yariou, ministers. Many important
changes were made The Freepou dis
rict loses It's name and identity ana
various changes wero attached TO the
Rockford and Dixon districts. Each
of the other districts, including the
three Chicago districts and the Joliet
district, also received various motif
cations. r export is now included
in tn Rockford district and Elgn II
changed from Rockfor to the Joliet
district Three new presiding elders
were appointed. Or i u Traveller
Dixon district; Dr r. II Pooley
Joliet district. and Rev. H. V. Holt
Chicago Eastern district
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-10-03
EQUlNOCTGAL STORMS.

The atmc pheric disturbances which
have caused such anxiety for The
safety of New Orleans and other Gul.
ports the past few days, known a.
equinoctial storms have long been be-
lieved TO be caused by the passage Of
the sun across the equator at the
time of the spring and autumn cqui
noxes. OF course this T. a figurativc
expression, as the san being station
airy, il is the change in the position ~
the earth ard not of the sun which
produces the change OF season. This
.lnaDular belief as to the cause OF the
storms which 20 frequently occur with
in short time preceding or following
the equiuoctial period. which in sprinr
is March p and in autumn Sep ember
%, is denied by the scientists. the oc-
currence of the storms being claimed
as mere coincidence and not a case
of cause and effect However correct
this theory. the prevalence Of lorna
does or hurricanes at these periods.
those in the spring occurring in the
sou hsrn and those II the fall in The
northern hemi phere IS Too persistent
to do away entirely with tine common
belief
OF late years there have been q
number of such storms. IN the spring
OF 1889 thee was one al the Samoan
Islands, in the South Pacific ocean. in
which a number of American and
German warships were wrecked while
thai which occurred Sept. s. 1900. al
Galveston and destroyed G.900 live.
1000 buildings and other property Of
the value of s1s.0)0050. is fresh iu
; the public memory. A similar one At
Hong Kong on the 18th inst was
quite as destructive OF live and en-
tailed heayy loss of property. II is at
such periods also hat the great West
Indian hurricanes occur which briag
destruction 10 the Islands and sweep
norihwsrd along the Atlantic Goa q
with damaging effect upon land and
q the shipping a. sea. their trend ~
al instances being from the south and