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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
GOOD PROGRESS
IN GAYNOR CASE
Now Expected That Government
Will Conclude in Week or
Ten Days.
(By Associated Press

SAVANNAH, GA, Feb. 26.---rhc gov
eminent is progressing more rapidly in
the Greene and Gaynor trial, and the
outlook now is that the prosecution Will
finish the presentation of its case with
Ii. a week or ten days, though It Is not
Improbable that collateral Issues may de-
fer the determination for a greater tune.
In response to an inquiry from the court
District Attorney Erwin stated to-day
that he was nearing the end of the gov
5ernment's case.
There were three distinct phases of the
evidence to-day-the cross-examination of
C. p. Goodyear, of Brunswick, which re-
lated especially to the conspiracy charged
by the government; the testimony OF j.
w. o. Sterley as to the alleged forging
of certain names by Michael a. Council
~, as one of the overt acts IN turther-
.ance of the conspiracy, md the exami-
nation of Alphonso X. Desuiscard, In re-
gard to the accounts Of Greene and the
aGaynors in the American Exchange Ma
tional Bank, of New YOrK, the govern
ment announcing that it was now enter
ing upon the proof to the alleged division
of profits between Greene, Gaynor and
Carter
9. P. Goodyear testified on Saturday
as to an Interview with Carter and Gay
nor. In which he said he was offered
SIG 900 and one-thrd interest in the
profits OF s7500Oo on the proposed twin
ietty project of Garter in Brunswick liar
Dor If he would abandon his dynamite
blasting plan and go in with Carter ana
Gaynor. He was asked il he did not
think at the time It was conspira.'s
He said that he so considered It, Ele
was asked why he did not then decline.
He began an explanation, IN which he
said Carter had been prosecuting him,
but the court stopped the witness, saving
that the matter did not reflect ON the
vitness' honor, and no explanation was
necessary, as Goodyear subsequently re-
iected the proposition.
The government then put on the stand
i. w, o. Steriey, who testified that the
signature OF w. II. Gnynor, secrctnrS, and
II. c. Bogart, signed to the bond ana
Supplemental contract for work IN the
savannah liarbor We're forgerles, m the
Handwriting Of NJ. A. Connolly, one q
the defendants The alleged object OF
tbc forgeries was to get the documents
.to Washington within4a certain, time, IN
order that they might secure Immediate
action az officials there
Court adjourneasuntil to-inorrow,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
CROMWELL & MORGAN
HAVE A LIVELY TILT
Sharp Words Pass Between Them
in the Panama Canal Com
mission.
az Associated Press.l


WAshiNdloN IN, feoru e.l u ne eH-
ANIMATION Oh "ii'anh -Ne'so'' '',p en-,
VINO mas isureu larSeS III eoiiA'ee'io'.
with the sale ol tne raii''iiia .ah lt
properly TO the United States, was oesuii
by the senate committee on ihter-ocetilic
canals TO-DAY. Many OF the Questions
asked ME-. Iroin"eii reiasea W the NJ
terview at tne Mammalian aotel III New
lork resaruihs tHe resisiia,ioli VI VI,
wallace, "hen oecrelai! iait, Mr. Wal
lace and Mr.. Cromweli were present.
lhere were frequent ,llts pet"eeh . .ne
witness ana senator MORGAN because lhe
FORMER was not more speciiic III llis an -
sWcrs 10 'he luessions ny 'Hc sena'",.
illuminated ora.ili'ics'hs ~ Tue closs
OF the day. when MI Croth"ei refused
70 answer various questions ASKED ps tne
S.ha'oi' anu VI. i'..e' ne Muuu
deai win the witness IN the semitic "hen
the facts regarding the. resignation OF
MI Wallace come out. Mr.. Croinweii re-
piled with some warmth that that was
the only safe place TO DO IT,
me TWO men, scarcely hve feet apart.
locked at each other in anger, but the
strained situation "as removed by Chair
man Miiiard, VINO interpreted that the
witness had possibly answered the ques-
lions propounded. An adjournment was
taken until tomorrow
a feature Of MIR. cromwelfs statement
and upon which he was closely question
ed was with reference to the retirement
OF Chief Engineer Wallace and the tes-
tiihony which MI wallace had given be-
1ore me committee: he said that the ex-
piaiiation which MI wallace gave the
committee was radically different from
that winch he gave at the time he re-
urea, which was: Ihat lie mad been Of
iered u larger salary.
ar. Srohi"eii uescriped the maj inter
Wv oeeMee, oecletay lat Wallace
una Sro'nWeii as painful IN the extreme;
that attef MI Wallace had told the sec
rotary that he was going to quit the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Rural Routes.

CFrom Our Regular CorrspondentD
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. February 26,-
Rural route No. 3. ordered established
April IT, Mt oblinger. Leo county, Va.
serving go people and 104 houses.
Rural curriers' appointed:
virgnia-Dante route No. 1, Robert a.
Phillips carrier; c. NJ. Aburgy. substi-
tute. Ivanhoc, route No. q Samuel c.
Johnson, carrier; Thomas c. Johnson,
substitute.
North Carolina--Chocowinit route
No. /. n. w. Latham. carrier: John p.
Hill, substitute. Grouse. route No /.
Lafayette, Carpenter. carrier. Sidney Pa
sour. substitute. Garland. route No. l,
Colon +. Lamb. carrier: William II.
Lamb. substitute. Kenly. route 8. Hold
ard Il. Boyette. carrier; Edgar B. Far
mer, substitute. Rutherfordton. route
No 8. Joseph p. Lewis, carrier; Lonnie
Callihan, substitute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
COTTON MEN TALK ABOUT
OvERMAN COMMISSION BILL
(ny Associnted Press. \

WASHINGTON, February 26.-Reprc-
sentatives of various branches of the
cotton industry to-day called on Socre-
tnry Metcalf, of the Department of Com
merce and Labor and discussed the Over
man bill providing commission for the
of the cotton export busi-
ness. They included William Whittam
Jr.. of Charlotte. ~ c.: Erlstcr Ashcraft.
former Senator McLnurin, OF South Caro-
lima: John w. Allison and j. G.. Hamilton,
of Tcxns. The delegation conceded that
the commission should be under the De-
partmcnt of Commerce aud Labor.
Later the delegation called on Secretary
Shaw. urging him to recommend legisla-
ton reducing the duty on press cloth
from IS cents to 20 cents per pound.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
LECTURE ON PARIS.
DR.. Laws Delivers Talk of Great
Educational Interest.

paris and It's Environs' was the sub,
ject last night of Rev. DR.. Curtis Lee
Laws. of Baltimore, in a splendid descrip-s
tive lecture In the Y. NJ. c., A. hall. un-
der the auspices of the Baraca Bible
class Of West View Baptist Church.
The room was filled with a large au-
dence, who We're more than gratifed with
the descriptive and Illustrated account
OF the old-Word city, famous for its
architectural beauty, unrivalled for its
magnificent splendor and unsurpassed for
Its kind-hearted, volatile and goddess peo-
pie.
With splendid series Of stereoptlcon
views the lecturer took his fascinated
audience on tour through the city by
the Seine, showing Its palaces and struc
lures of beauty and renown, and ua-
ssoribng the attractions of its people, and
its life and the splendors OF it's ancient
and historical buildings.
The course has much OF educational
interest, and It is probable that large
number of children Will go> to hear and
see what DR.. Laws has to say and show
of the great European cities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Prince Napoleon.

Prince Napoleon In 1870 was something
OF prophet, When he heard OF the
emperor'g declaration of war he hurried
to ST Cloud and had a stormy inter-
View with the emperor. He didn't hesi-
tate TO gay, st Ia the emperor who has
brought this upon us,' and the emperor,
while offended at his frunkncss, admitted
that your presentlments perhaps COR
respond with mine" Then the prince
fired his last shot and showed that.
though he might go hstray ~ many
thngs. he knew of the weakness OF
France and the strength Of Germany. He
turned on his heel and, with that bitter
ness which he didn't hesitate TO- exhibit.
when occasion required, said: $50 be ~
SO he IL Let MS lip~eNer make haste ~
pack our possessions, for We ure already
beascn.---- And so the result proved
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
ONLY LIGHT PRACTICE.
Will Not Let Pitchers "Cut
Loose" Until Middle Of Week.

v 7V5pHCIdI7 10 thu ITl1leS-IJISpHtCII'1 ~
SAVANNAH, GA, February 26.-Sparks
ana kid" Nichols did not show up this
morning. ns was ey5eecged. IT Is more
nnce tomorrow, They will at once join
the other Phillies in light practice. All
present Gleason will not allow the men to
er work will be inaugurated about the
middle of next week. Gleason slys W..e.i
the time for hard work colsss he Will keep
noon noe IA and viii soon whip them into en-
celent shape. He has an ally In the
weather, which continues fair and mod
crate If this holds out for week he
Will soon have every one In good shape
Several other players of the Nationa! and
American Leagues are practieing With the
Phillies, hut they will leave IN a few
days to report to their teams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Movement Against Foreigners.
(Rv 4 ssociafnd PreszA

PEkIN. February 26.--At meeting of
in effect, with reference to the repre-
sensations of the United States regarding
the sending OF troops to the Philippine
Island for Chinese contingencies, that
against foreigners; that the boxer rising
will never be repeated, and that the gov
eminent is able to handle all local DIS
t,irbances
Chinese officials are greatly worried
and annoyed over reports circulating
abroad that China is In condition OF
unrest and the action of the United
States has hurt their pride.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Report on Cotton Leak Bill.
LRv AssocIated Press

IBy .ASSUVIuttU I'TtSS,J
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. February e6.--
The judiciary committee of the S3,ate
to-day authorized q favorable report on
the so-called cotton leak bill. The
bill provides for the punishment by fine
or Imprisonment OF all officials and en-
ployes of the government who take adj
vantage of any information obtained di-
rectly or indirectly. by reason OF their
position. affecting cotton or other grown
products.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Eminent Physician Paralyzed

(Special to TIE TNnes-Dispatch.)
RALEIGH, n. c.. February 26.--Dr. r.
e. Hines. the oldest practicing physician
III Raleigh, suffered stroke of paralysis
and is In eXtremis, his death being ex
pected at any time He is eighty-ninc
years old and served several terms as
president of the North Carolina Medical
Society. He has been active in his prac-
tice all through his declining years and
FOR the past two years has, besides keep
Ing up his regular private practice, filed
with credit the duties of city physician
paralyZcd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Lady KNOCKED Unconscious and
Child III Her Arms Unhurt.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
MEHERRIN, VA, February 28-Mrs.
John Slayton was struck by lightning
yesterday during storm and rendered
unconscious for several hours. Mrs. Slay-
ton, who lives several miles from Pleas
ant Grove. this county. was visiting near
this place, and was holding the little child
of Mr.. Willie Powell In her arms when
she was struck She was knocked to-
the ground and when assistance reached
her She was partially blue from the force
of the shock. Tho child she held In her
arms was unhurt.
While the lady Is not entirely out of
danger, there are good chances for her
racOyery .ta..r'qt-,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
The Calibar Bean.

The famous Calabar bean Is said to
be worse than strychnine. Tho natives.
use 1t for an ordeal. IT II person is ac-
c,lsed OF IA crime he is made, 10 eat one,
being adiudged TO be guilty IN case OF
DEATH which Is almost ineylta'ble. Ans
other seed employed FOR like pirposs
is that of the ordeal tree of Madagascar,
said to he the. most deadly Of vegetable
One Of these seeds about tho
size Of an almond Will Kill twenty men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Doctors to. Discuss Tax.

The regular meeting of the Richmond
Academy of Medicine and Surgery will
be held in the T. p. a. building tonight
pt o'clock.
DR.. f. c. Levy will explain the work
lngs of his department, and the physi-
fians will enter upon II discussion of
The State license tax, for the repeal of
Which they are using every endeayor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
COAST LINE OPERATORS
MAKE THEIR WANTS KNOWN
fRv Assoclated Press.l

WILMINGTON. n. c., February GA
committee OF ten, representing the sta
ticn agents and railroad telegraph opera
tors OF the Atlantic Coast Line system,
from Richmond. Va. to Tampa, Fla. is
here comforting with General Manager
W. n. Royal, with reference to certain
adjustments of salary, relief, etc, that
are wanted by the employees in that de-
rartment, the nature of which is not
given out for publication. The confer
encc will last for several days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
THUNDER STORM.
Lightning Burns a Large Barn
in King William County.

Especial 10 The TImes-DIspatch.)
ETAA MILLS, VA. Feb. 26.-'rhe first
thunderstorm of the season passed over
this section yesterday afternoon at Lao.
The lightning struck j. 4. Morens barn.
and it burnt to the ground. destroying his
crop OF corn, peas. fodder, harness ana
farming implements. The loss was very
heavy. There was no Insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Alumni VIII Organize.

meeting of the alumni of Richmond
college has been called for this after
noon at 8 o'clock in the assembly-room
81 the Chamber Of Commerce building.
The meeting is for the purpose Of form
ing local chapter of the Alumni AS
iociation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
No General Strike, Says Mitchell

tRy Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, February 26,-John Mitch
ell, president OF the United Miners of
America. to-day endorsed the opinion that
Mere will be no general strike OF miners
pm April lst next, which was given out
hst night in Indianapolis by Vice-Presi
Rent r. l.. Lewis, of the United Mine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Three Clubs Caught.

Three social clubs we're raided Sunday
by the police, and the bartender of every
place was placed under arrest and re-
puired TO give bond for his appearance
Those arrested were August DAVIS, BAT.
tender OF the Manhattan Club: Amad
Nolpnd, bartender at Campbell,s club as
and Il, ], Fulcher,, of the club at ~
East Brond street. All were charged with
selling liquor without license on sun
day,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
CUT DOWN MEMBERS
FROM THE SOUTH
Mr.. Keifer Offers Such a Bill in
Retaliation for Disfranchise-
ment of Negroes.
CBy NggOcIYte ed prasa ,

WAsHlNGToN, February gG.~-geprc-
sentative keltef Ohio, introduced a bll
io-day to reduce Tho number OF repre-
sentauNes itt the House. of Southern
states. beca'lse OF the ACKNOWLEDGMENT
o. o. negro voters The bin makes Il reduc-
Zion as folln%s;
Alabama, from nine to five.
Arkansas ffom acven TO live.
Florida, froni three to TWO.
IePfsla from ele9ea 10 AiX.
Louisiana, from seven 10 three.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
DR.. Palmer Dead.
(Bv Agsoclated Prcss.)

BALTIMORE. MD. February 26-Dr.
a well-known civil war correspondent
and author of the poem, "Stonewall jack
sons Way died In this city to-day, aged
cighty-one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Protest Against Armorv There

The Second Baptist Church will protest
the Burton lot at Adams and Main ain Streets
directly behind the Second Church. as he
site for an armory, The following. We're
the Council as replesentntlves OF the
church. Messrs. n y. Starke. j, D..
Crump, w. u Whitehurst and j. Taylor
TIC is possible that Grace Episcopal
Church VIII net With tho Second Baptist
Church, butIno official action has yet been
tHkHll.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
FRENCH DELEGATE
PRESENTS A NOTE.
This Points Out That Conference
Must Now Discuss and Decide
Moroccan Bank Question.
ALARMING VIEWS ARE HELD
Opinion Held in Diplomatic Cir
cles That War Between Ger
many and France Probable.
(By Associated press.o

ALGEC1RAs, February 26.-M. Revolt,
the principal French delegate TO tho Mo-
roccnn conference, handed to Herr Won
Radowltz, the first German delegate. n
short note from the French government
relative to the proposed Moroccan bank.
pointing out that 1t was now for the
conference to discuss and decide the
question, and expressing that the French
scheme did not promise commercial and
economic equality. The nature of tins
reply has caused an increase OF pessi-
nism In quarters already inclined to pre-
dict the failure of the conferences but
impartial delegates retain their hope OF
the success OF medatory efforts between
Berlin and Paris.
Pessimistic View Held
tBy Associated Press)
ST. PETERSBURG. February 26.--Most
alarming views with reference to the re-
lntions between Germany and France
prevail In certain diplomatic quarters,
wherc the situation Is considered to be
extremely tense and conflict by no
means unlikely. The ambassador of one
great European power told the Associated
press to-day that war. In his opinion. was
Inevitable and had, In fact, already been
decided upon. 1T is said" added the
diplomat. who Is not ranked among the
admirers of Emperor William. that for
the whinrs of one man. you must be
plunged into tue horrors Of war
At the French embassy opinion as to
the situation Is frankly ressimistic. and
the outlook at present Is regarded as ex-
trenlely serious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Mrs. Greenwood Lighthouse
Keeper.
(By ASSOCIATED Press,)

(By Assoclated Press,)
WASHINGTON, February 26,--President
Roosevelt to-day. Mt the instance Of q
delegation from Alexandria, Va, decided
to direct the lighthouse service to make
Mrs Margaret Greenwood keeper of the
lighthouse at Jones' Point, near Alexan-
dra. For forty years her late husband
held tie nOsition
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

mississippi, from eight to three.
North Carolina, from ten to six.
South Carolina, from seven to three.
Tennessee. from TN to eight.
Texas. from sixteen to twelve.
Virginia, from ten to eight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Nominations Confirmed.

CBy Associated Pressb
to-day confirmed the following nominal
items:
John NJ. Colt. South Carolina. examiner
In chief In the Patent Office.
Postmasters-Ten B. w. -urford,
~ Sinclair. D,-nrci,,,rer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Postmaster Named.

tBy Associated P.sssb
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The Presi-
dent to-day sent the Senate the follow
ing nominations of postmasters:
North Carolna-D. C. Pearson, .uor-
gantown.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-07-13
GOING TO DENVER
More TIL a Score of Cairoites Listed
For the Trip to Denver
Tonight.

The Cairo delegation To Denver has
grown from fourteen, which il was
few days ago to nearly thirty, and
that number Is likely to be made M
by tonight when the train viii lcavt
here. The sleeper which il to carry
them through will be here at O'Clock
tonight and will leave at 2:20 a. m.
AS made up last night the list OF pas
sengers from here was as follows:
r. Hebsacker and wife. w. G. Gun
bingham, Mrs. Rose McGauley and
Miss Belle Cunningham. Paul G.
Sehuh and wife, Mrs George Feuchter
and Miss Alma Block. A. W Weldon
and wife, T. ]. Kerth and wife and
their guest. Miss Elizabeth Jenner. of
Evansville. A Richert and wife and
A. P Schroeder and family Of Grand
Chain; Mrs j. T. Lynch cni three
children, Miss Maud Gilman. Miss
Lippitt, F. Teichman. Edward, Cant
well, Jack Calvin aud p II. Smy'h.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-07-13
Making Good headwaY.

Information received al the office
of Captain Harry Burgess. engineer
in charge Of the Louisville district
and also IN charge Of the survey that
IS being made Of the Ohio river is
TO the effect that the two Surveying
crews which started ten days ago on
the lower Ohio river are making ok
ceiicnt Roadway. one Of the crew
started az Owesboro. Ky. and the 9th
er started at Ca eyyille. X. The
low water makes the work easy. Last
fan 'he work was greatly retarded by
high water Captain Burgess will go
down the river on an inspec ion trip
within the next few weeks lie VIII
visit both parties. He likely will meet
the lower crew at Golconda. 1ll.. and
the upper crew at Henderson Ky. Re-
ports are made 10 Captain Burgess
weekly by the crews which are under
he command Of Captain S. F. Cree
l.us.-Courier Journal
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-07-13
THE WEATHER
Calro's SeansonaI Deficiency n TEN.
perature and Precipitation Steadily
observation-disclosures Promised
WFx.s To-day

The weather bulletin issued by the
I II. s. Department Of Agriculture. dat
ed July 8, indicates that since March
/ up to date, Cairo ha1 4 daily detic
iency In temperature OF ] D degrees
and a total deficiency in precipita-
tion of 6.8 inches. Tie normal precip-
itati0n for the season Is II inches, AL.
though the mercury yesterday was
very little If any. higher than II was
the day before, the day seemed warm
Ell. for the air was humid ana orp. es.
sive. Street Thermometers ranged
from IA to IS and at midnight last
hight they recorded rs degrees, The
Sky was cloudy nearly all day, bnt not
enough so to promise ram. Rain Is
much wanted by the farming com.
munity. Thirteen points reported
measurable precipitation yesterday
morning
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-07-13
BIG WALL
Contractors From Chicago Here to Be.
gin Work on Concrete Structure
For Illinois Central.

Messrs Bates and Rodgers. contract
ors from Chicago. arrived several
days ago to begin work on an import
ant concrete structure for the Illinois
Central-the retaining wall for the
great fill on the bridge approach, Elk
cayation for the foundation was begun
yesterday half a score Of teoms be.
ing employed
The wall will be a massive affair
It will be located on the westerly side
of the Big Four tracks where the
bridge crosses said track and will be
extended to height of probably forty
feet above said track. 1t will serve as
the abuttment for the earth filling of
the approach. on which Contractor j
ID. Lynch has been at work for some
time past, pushing it To completion as
rapidly as possible. The wall will
have two great wings extending back
ward at proper angles, forming
great pocket in which the end Of the
earth bank will be securely held. One
end Of the steel work of the first
bridge span will rest on the end of
he earth embankmcnt and the other
and on the first stone pier at the |
liver bank.
1t is expected to complete the con
'rete work and the filing by the com
ng fall.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-07-13
General Conditions Are Good.

Tailor Lut2 had his jail gang AZ
work yesterday on Washington ave
nue trimming up the grass plots on
either side and clearing away the
rubbish. He and Health officer Orr
agree tina the streets q the city are
In heater condition now than they
have been in many years. The Health
Officer declares that the citys sani-
tary condition is excellent. the peo-
pie having cleaned Up very generally.
However. both officers say that many
people are careless about throwing
refuse into he streets for city carts
10 haul away