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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
1nereare from ssO.OOO,OoO to seO,OoO, O,oOO

Richmond, Va, March S.-The stock holders of the Atlantic Coast Line held a meeting to-day and passed a resolu- tion, prepared by the board of directors, authorizing the increase of the stock of the company from $5O,OoO,oOO to $6O,0OO,- 900. A number of prominent financiers from New York, Baltimore and Will mington, N. C., were present. The meeting lasted not quite fifteen min utes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
DEATH DUE TO BLOWS.
Finding of Coroner's Jury in the Ten-
 ny Case.

San Francisco, March S.--A coroner's jury, after holding an inquest on the death of Harry Tennebaum, or Ten n.y." who died several days ago after a prize fight with Frankie Neil, to-day rendered the following verdict:
 We find that death was caused by blows inflicted in boxing contest held at Mechanics pavilion on February 2S, 1906, by Frankie Neil, and further that there was gross negligence on the part of the parties having charge of the contest for not having the contestants examined by registered physician prior to the exhibition, according to law, and we hereby find said parties responsible for the death of said Harry Tennebaum.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
NINE TRY FOR SPRINGSIDE
CANDIDATES TAKE SECOND CIVIL
 SERVICE EXAMINATION
Those Who Failed Last Time Try Again--Questions of Simpler Nature on This TriaI-No Difficult Problems in the ArIthmetical Part-The Paper of Questions Given.

OK QueSt1Ons Given.
 Undaunted by the failure of all three candidates at the first examination, nine applicants for the position of man. ager at Springside home took the sec ond examination offered. by the civil service commission in city hall last evening. The three candidates who tried the first examination were on hand again, reinforced by six new ap- plicants.
 The difficult arithmetical problems of the first examination were omitted, and in their place place were substituted a simple set of questions. The technical set of questions had practical bearing on the Springside home
 The examination paper given was as follows:
 One-.General CD Handwriting Handwriting will be marked according to legibility and neatness. Write the following sem tence as plainly and neatly as possi- ble: An empty bag cannot stand up- right"
 (2) Writing rom dlctat1on-W Write rom dictation sentence to be read by the examiner.
 (S) English spelling a list of twenty words to be read by the ex- aminer.
 (D Arithmetic (do all the work in full on your paper)-
 (a) Write in figures the following
 Seven hundred and twenty-five
 million, eight hundred and forty
 seven thousand, three hundred
 and four dollars and twenty-nlne
 cents.
 (b) Add the following: $S5.5O, $2O0,
 $S26.S5, $49, $1,45N27 $1,492.24, $12,-
 524, $1,776.O4.
 Co From 2,470, ,624 take 64O,52S
 (d) Multiply Ii, 7S7 by 4S5.
 (e) Divide 6,s248S6 by S,324.
 Q) What per cent. is S4 of 275? (5) Letter writing Write a letter to the superintendent of charities, of about one hundred and fifty words, reporting fire at Sprlngside home and explaining the measures adopted (Continllad m Fifth papa
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
Resolution Regarding "Town Topics.''

Washington, March S,-Representa- tive Bourke Cochran (N, Y) introduced a resolution to-day requesting the post master general to report to the house whether Town Topics is admitted to the mails, and whether the government assists the publication in fits said occu- patton of extorting money by black mail"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
MIDNIGHT FALSE ALARM.
Smoke from Fire in Stove in Center
 Street Calls Fire Companies.

Because stove in which fire was being started in the building occupied by the Leek Sign company, q Center street, smoked and caused smoke to come out of the building shortly before 1 o'clock this morning, some one sent in an alarm from box 21 at Chapel and Orange streets and four five compan- ies rushed at full speed to the center of the city. Upon arriving at the box the departments were sent home. There was no fire except n the stove.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
wealthy Englishman Missing in Russia

Tifiis, Caucasia, March 8.-An Eng lishman named Ibstock, who exported wool to America, has mysteriously dis appeared from neighboring Tartar village, and it is feared he has been murdered. Ibstock had S1O,0O0 on his person. The authorities are doing every tf1ing possible to ind the missing man.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
Good Bill Defeated,

Boston, March S.-District Attorney John B. Moran's bill designated to fla cilitate the collection of evidence against medical men carrying on an H. legal business, was defeated in the leg islature to-day by a vote of 45 to Il.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
WASHINGTON HEARsGooD NEWS
Advices from Algeciras to State De
 pertinent Decidedly EncOuragIng.


 Washington, March S-state depart ment advices from Algeciras to-day were decidedly encouraging. They con- vey strong impression that the dele gates were approaching an agreement. Details of the reports coming to the department are withheld, as has been the custom since the beginning of the conference, but it was evident that a feeling of optimism prevailed where there had been great doubt of the suc- cess of the conference. It is not ex- pected that the conference will termin- ate suddenly, even in the event that this hopeful feeling Is well founded but rather that while the critical point may be safely passed within a day or two, the sessions will continue for some time in order to permit of the arrange ment of details under the general agree ment upon the great questions of prin- oiple. Therefore no vote is looked for at once.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
white House visitor Carlson Insane.

Washington, March S.-Peter Carlson, who was arrested at the White house on the night before Mss Roosevelt 8 wedding, was to-day declared insane by a jury in the supreme court of the Dis trict of Columbia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
s7.7sS.52s for Indians.

Washington, March S,-The house to- day passed the Indian appropration bill, carrying $7,7S5,52S. It then pro- ceeded to tangle itself up over the bill to abolish the grade of lieutenant gen. eral in the army.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09
Aid for CycIone sufrerer..

Meridian, Miss, March S.-The finance committee to-day issued a statement saying that subscriptions to the tor nado sufferers has reached s21 ,000, which includes 5000 contributed by the state.
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SCHWAB DOING WELL.
Declares He is Now But Slightly rn-
 disposed.

Kansas City, March S.-Charles M. Schwab arrived in Kansas City from the west in his special car over the Rock Island railroad at S:3S this after noon. To an Associated Press repre- sentative he said that he was only slightly indisposed, the result of three weeks constant railroad traveling. He was in fine spirits. The trip will be continued east tonight.
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INCREASED RATES FOR
 WORKMEN OF NEW YORK
UNANIMOUS ACTION TAKEN BY GRAND LODGE or THAT
 STATE,

Varying Tax of From Ten Per Cent. "n
 Younger Members to One Hundred
 Per Cent. on the Older-Expectation
 That From Ten to Fifteen Per Cent.
 of the Members Will Drop Out
 Good News for the Members of the
 Order in This State.
 Syracuse, N. T., March S.-The grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen by an almost unanimous vote decided to-day to adopt increased rates varying from 10 per cent. on younger members to more than 100 per cent. on older members. It is expected that from 10 to 15 per cent. of the members will drop out. Grand Revolver Bleh- don has about $162,OOO, including $5O.OOO coming from the supreme lodge, which will be used to pay claims more than five months old. The new rates will go into effect immediately and it is ex- pected that about a year will be requir- ed to wipe out the total deficiency and put the lodge on sound financial basis so that there shall not be another deficit
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-09

This will be good news to members of the order in Connecticut. It is well known that the jurisdiction of New York, being one of the oldest in the order, naturally had the highest death rate It was in this jurisdiction that the first benefit by the order was paid in 1869. An undertaking to give relief to such an old Jurisdiction entails a heavy burden and this action of the New York grand lodge, whereby old CT members are to contribute share of this burden, will greatly relieve the responsible members of the order at large. Plans similar to the one adopted a. the Syracuse meeting have been all ready adopted in other jurisdictions, calling for relief from the supreme lodge.
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GREEN ACQUITTED.

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-29
Does Not Know Course.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
III hsttStSJ IG- VA, December o.
Robert Gillian. Of the General State Hos
pital. stated this evening that he knew
nothing as yet of what course the board
would pursue should Ir. Foster attempt
70 retain his position as superintendent
Of Eastern state Hospital after Jan
uary lst, tho time specified for his with
drawal MT Gillian said that me had
received no notice OF any special meet
ing OF the board about the matter. and
had heard nothing definite about the re-
ported Intentions OF Dr. Foster: but could
see no possible reason by which he could
retain tine position after January 1st
The regular quarterly meeting OF tn.
general board viii Tee held at the Central
State Hospital. near here, January 9th
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-29
MEN FINED FOR
MAKING HIM WE'D
NOW TO SEEK ANNULMENT

lsDealaI 70 ne rlnes-D.spa,ca-l

CLARKsNILLE. VA. December 2s-
The Chandler -Eiam case. tried before
Aagistrare john Wood to-day. closed at
late hour with tAe decision OF tire
court that Robert T.. Chandler. father Of
Aiiss Bessie, bc fined So. and that Bob
Chandler. his nephew. Do fined $50 and
costs
The case has attracted much attention.
as both families are largely connected.
and the fac that it was tried during
Christmas helped 10 augment the attend
ance. Messrs. r. j. Chandler and Texas
Bob Chandler, by force. took young
Elam 10 Bessie Chambers home one
night this week and. having license and
parson ready. married him TO the girl.
While young Efam was being taken -
be married Dee was threatened by the
most abusive language imaginable. and
SO much intmidated that the preacher
never knew he was not willing TO be
married ELAN Was represented ny
Judge Henry Wood. or this place. while
Commonwealth Attorney Goode was
assisted by Thomas y. Williams.
An All-Day Hearing.
The trial was held at the Planters.
Warehouse. Five witnesses for the lc-
fense. including Mrs. Bessie Exam. the
new bride. were examined. and six for
the prosecution.
The evidence proved conciusINcly that
acted, was not the betrayer of the former
Miss Chandler. Owing TO the delicacy
OF the inquiry, the first witness Mrs.
ELAN. was examined by the Justice in
private. Mrs. Elan was almost over
come with modification. and wept bitter
ly she told her story.
Three witnesses for the prosecution.
however, gave damaging testimony as 20
her character. Her father was present
and wept over the distressing situation
I'm which his daughter was placed. and
said ON the stand that he had never had
an intmauon that his daughter was not
good woman. and could hardly believe
IL now.
There were letters produced i'm court
from Mrs. Elan which went - exonerate
Richard Elam and confirm the damaging
testimony made in reference to her past
character.
While there was much sympathy felt FOR
tho father. who had evidently been rnisIed
by his daughters statements. public SON
tment was large in favor Of the young
groom. who had evidently been victimized
by q designing woman and most uniustly
dealt with.
The court. in rendering its decision.
placed ine OF So on II T. Chandler
the father Of the bride. and so on Robert
Chandler. and divided the cost and re-
minded tho two Chambers that they were
still under a peace bond and cautioned
them TO observe the same. Tt is now
thought there viii be no further trouble
I'm the matter. Tho case was on trial most
OF the day and a portion Of the night.
steps will at once be taken to annul the
marriage between Richard Elan and Bcs-
sic Chandler
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-29

PHILADELPHIA. PA. December -
Alexander J0hnstone Cassatt. president
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad. and one
az the foremost railroad men and hnan-
Gers i'm tine country. died suddenly at his
residence iu this city to-day Mr. Cas-
Hatt. who was little more than sixty
seven years Of age was stricken with
heart disease shortly before o'clock.
and died before assistance could bee given
Nim- He was victim or an acute heart
attack, known professionally as the
''Stokes-Adams symbronc."
Though Mr.. Cassatts death was en-
tireiy unexpected, he had been in III
health for nearly year. His condition
was aggravated by an attack OF whoop-
3ng cough which he contracted from his
grandchildren while NJ Bar Harbor In
September. lie never entirely recovered
from the effects OF the attack. and when
ne returned to Philadelphia. ne remained
Tor several weeks at his country home
before he resumed his arduous duties in
connection with the management OF the
railroad and its allied interests. lie con-
tinued attending TO important matters
until his birthday. December Sth. on
that day he was siXty-seven years Of age.
and after celebrating the event with his
famlly, he never returned 70 his duties
at the railroad offices
Drove to the Last.
Mr.. Cassatt spent much OF his time
driving. and he was out as late as last
Monday. subsequently he was known to
have been confined to bed. but even then
his condition was not regarded as alarm~
ing. While not feeling entirely well. MIR.
Cassatt arose this morning, but remained
sn his room. lie seemed to be IN good
spirits. shortly before Il O'Clock, while
sitting in n chair in his apartments. he
suffered an acute heart attack and became
unconscious. His wife and his daughter,
Mrs. Plunkett Stewart, We're with him,
and his physician. Dr. J. TT. NIusser. was
summoned. but he was dead when the
ply sician arrived. DR.. Musser said that
death had been almost instantaneous.
The news Of Mr.. Cassatts death wns
nt once telephoned TO Broad Street Sta
tion, and was flashed through the fnan-
cial and business sections Of the city.
causing much establishment, since the
public and even his closest business asso-
ciates were given TO understand that
nc was not seriously ill.,
The effect Of his death upon the local
stock market was not as great as might
have been expected. Pennsylvania was
quoted at 1SS Ii when the news was re-
ceived, and the stock dropped only three
quarters on the report
Some months ago Mr.. Cassatt made
CONTINUED on Seventh Page)
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NEGRO cur ACES
STILL CONTINUE
Chinaman Shot by Negro Wear
ing Uniform Of Twenty-hfth
United States Infantry.
MACKLlN'S ASSAILANT KNOWN


Ell RENO. OKLA, December 2S.-Re-
sisung am attempted hold-up in his laun-
dry tonight. lee Sung was shot ara
severely wounded by a negro who wore
the uniform OF the United States Army.
The assalant escaped. Soldiers from
Fort Reno. the shorn's posse. policemen
and many citizens are searching Tor the
negro.
The numerous outrages perpetrated by
nrsrpes believed 90 Dee discharged soldiers
OF the Twenty -hfth Infantry have aroused
public sentiment to white heat
Lee sung was alone in his laundry
when the negro entered. and pointing
pistol az him, demanded money. The
Chinese attempted to draw "a revolver and
tie negro fired. the bullet entering Lee
Sung abdomen.
The negro was dressed in tho fun uni
form or the Omitted States Army. but il
is not known whether Dee is a member or
the negro stroops now stationed az Fort
Reno. or ono uf tho discharged soldiers.
Some of those dismissed for participa-
tion in the Brownsville riots carried their
uniforms away with them az the time
of their discharge.
Major Iourose. commanding officer at
Fort Reno, when asked what action ne
had taken, refused To discuss tho case.
81 am getting sick OF this business %
he said. Every time crime ia COM
mitted 1T is Laid 10 the negro soldiers"
Macklin's Assaliant Known.
EL RENO. OKLA. December oS.-Ma-
jOr Peurose. commandant at Fort Reno.
Tonight refused to- make aIy statemort
REGARDING report that be has a clue 90
the Identity ana whereabouts OF the ne
Gro, bolieye3 to be discharged soldier
OF the Twcuty-rfth Infantry who shot
and seriously wounded Captain Edglr
Macklin week ago
To is believed. however. that Major
Perrose ha$dcrnite information and -hat
tae assaiiant may be in custody within
O. short time.
Excitement and intense racial feeling
prevails over the assault on AIRS CIf-
FORD Yesterday by a negro soldier. While
Major Peurose declines 60 discuss tho ar
fair 30 Is said that an OF tho regulars
have been accounted for. and that tho
ltssault was either boy discharged sol-
dier or negro civilian who might have
purchased "a CASTOR uniform
Brownsville Incident.
BROWNSVILLE. TEX. December 2S
George w. Reudal, a retired business
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LADIES IN PERIL
IN AUTO CRASH
Large Touring Car Sidc-Swipei
by Hack Moving at Right
Angles 70 1t.
PEDESTRIANS WERE IN PERIL
Mrs. James Brown Potter, Who
w as Passing at Time. Had
Thrilling Escape.

A collision occurred yesterday afternoon
about $50 o'clock on Franklin Street.
at the corner or Jefferson. between a
hack and an automobile, in which several
we'll known ladies had "a thrilling ESCAPE
from death or serious injury. Fortunate
ly. no one was injured az au. and. con
trary TO the usual result the auto was
the chief sufferer. the hack innicting the
damage and escaping almost unscathed
in the crash
The automobile a large touring car.
owned by Mr.. C.. b. Antrim. was being
driven by Miss Hattie Ross and contained
also Mrs Willie Palmer and Mr.. Antrim
Mrs. James Brown Potter. or New York.
formerly Miss May Handy, or this citv
and Miss Cally Ryland. young lady
well known In literary and social circles.
were walking along Franklin Street Just
In front OF the jefferson Hotel q- -ao
moment OF the collision. and had rather
remarkable escape from INJURY. the auto
s~erVing 70 the pavement, where it coli
hded with and prostrated two small trees
and then skidded 20 the pavement. and
a moment later described an arc and re-
turned 10 the middle Of tile street. where
its wild career ended
Could Not Avoid Clash.
The hack was driving towards Franklin
Street from the direction Of Broad and
the auto was moving cast=ard along
Franklin Street when the driver Of the
mack turned into Franklin. Miss Ross.
who was driving the auto. steered the
machine 10 the right, when it quickly he
came evident that a collision was un-
avoidable. and sought in every way To
escape contact with the other vehicle.
Despite her efforts however. tho hack
crashed into the auto. the pole of the
tenicie striking the rear portion of the
car and seriously damaging it. but FOR
tunately not striking any OF the occupants
or the vehicle. The auto. after the sud
den turn. skidded to the pavement and
ran for a short distance thereon before IL
was again turned into the roadway and
brought TO stop. The machine was
found TO be severely damaged by the im-
pact OF the collision. and the occupants
were given a bad scare. as wera Mrs
Potter and Miss Ryland. who narrowly
avoided being struck by the machine. For
tunately the auto was not running at "a
high rate OF speed when the accident oc-
Cured; otherwise the results would In
evtably have been more serious. The
hack sustained little or no injury from
the shock.
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YOUNG LADIES
LOSE THEIR WAY
Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Party
Mixed Up" by Virginia
Roads-Weather Cloudy.

sCOTTsVILIE. VA. DeceTfer o.
From tho bayng OF dogs and tho snan
Of suns through the fields and woods to-
day, the hunters OF Pine Knot have been
enjoying fine sport. Theodore Roosevelt.
Jr. and Miss Langdon. Miss Ethel Roose-
vclts chum, were out on horseback. ex-
ploring tae roads about the country
About o'clock in tho afternoon they
rode past Giendower. and soon after an
parenty lost their way, as thev inquired
cf persons they met in the road the WAY
to Plain Dealing. Ar winners house
was just Ia sight at the moment. Bots
rode mounts from Plain Dealing. Mis-
Longdon wore a brown suit. with browa
hat. Tho weather has not behaved itseu
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Lane VIII Not Talk.

lSprctai 70 The Times Dlspatcn.1
WlLllAMSBUR> r. Va. December 2S-
Colonel T. ". Lane State Commissioner
OF Hospitals. las received letter from
pr. Foster. declining 10 vacate his posi-
ton as superintendent of the Eastern
state Hospital by January 1st. When seen
hy The Times-Dispatch correspondent Col
onel Lare admitted that he had received
a letter from Dr. Foster. but would not
state it's contents
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BOWLES WILL BE
MAJOR OF BLUES
Colonel Willard Profered the
Command But Declines. Ow-
ing to His Work.
WAS URGED TO ACCEPT HONOR


Captain r. ". B0wles. of Company A.
Richmond risht Infantry Blues Battalion.
"' ''0
OF the battalion 7t meeting 10 DE held
some evening next week. This action is
assured by the decliuation of Hon. JOS
arb b zy,u.r1 who a., tb, s,,,,e.s+.,,,
"- O"P P''l-' i''".'' "'S 0''0'eo ana 'iR0u
10 accept tne majority. So reluctant was
Captain Bowles to aspire To- the vacancy
caused bv th, recent resienation of Major
,,,,o.t,,o,,d t,... ,... .,...i.,...., $3.50.
O" '''-' " "'''i''u q" Do " S''"-
oi''''e' i-'e" "ller oo'0"e' willard de-
' ~. p.i-'l
erleet.a
C-111 vrJ.t, ~
OOiOliSi w AIdI OSSIlnes.
Colonel Willard WAS offered the honor
or command OF the battalion by the ofh-
GERS ana asked time Z" consider the
matte, Expressing ms appreciation OF
.Ne n""or ara nus cealre Q" accept II, n
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GENERAL LlTVlNOFF
Is ASSASSiNATEO

ONISK. ASIATIC RUSSIA, December
2S.-General Litvinoff. Governor Of the
province OF Aknolinsz. was assassinated
In the street close 20 his Office to-day by
two unknown mon.
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Hedrt-DiSedSe Was the
Immediate Cause of
His Death.
LEFT FORTUNE OF
FIFTY MILLIONS
Was Greatest Railroad Man of
His Day, and Controlled More
Interest Than Any Coatem-
porary-It is Probable
That Samuel Rae VIII
Succeed Him.
a. J. cAssATT.

1639-Born in Pittsburg.
1s59-Craduated as civil engineer.
1856 perintendent OF Warren and
franklin road.
fG7o-Ceneral superintenoent Of
Pennsylvauil system.
fsy1-Cenerai MANAGE of all Penn
syiVania lines east of Pttsburg.
1s73-Thirc vice president OF Penn
SyiVania Company.
1ssO-First vice. pres dent OF Penn
syiVania Company.
1se3-Chairman Of the Road Com
mittee OF the Pennsylvania lines.
1s99-President OF the Pennsylvania
Railway Company
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GERMAN ARMY OFFICER
COMMITS SUICIDE

POTSDAAI GERMANY. December %
1t became known to-day that Major
Won Wiedcnbach Nostitz ~ Jaenkendorf
formerly Of the First Uhian Regiment ~
the Guard. and belonging TO "a we'll
known aristocratic family. shot and Killed
himself here on Christmas Day No
reason IS given for the suicide Of the
officer. who left a wife and four chu-
dran.
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WILL SENATOR PROCTOR
DRAIN DISMAL SWAMI? ?

WASHINGTON. p. c.. December 2s.-
Senator Redneld Proctor, OF Vermont, is
ia Norfolk. It was stated here to-day that
tho visit OF the venerable marble king
had to do with q scheme for the drain
age OF Dismal Swamp. IL is stated that
Senator Proctor Is interested in the en-
terprise. But in his absence this could
not be verified.