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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
INLAND ROUTE To
AVOID HATTERAS
A Dozen Sea and Inland Ports
Represented in Convention at
Wilmington.

WILMINGTON. n c.. November a.
a dozen principal sea and Inland ports
IN tho states on the South Atlantic sea-
board were represented I'm tho second
annual meeting OF the Inland waterway
Convention here to-day James H. Chad
nourn' Of Wilmington. presided The
principal addresses were by Congressman
John H. Small and Charles r. Thomas OF
North Carolina Major r. T. Hale. OF
Fayetteville. representing the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress. J. A Tay-
lor president OF the Wilmington q. c.
Chamber Of Commerce; g. II. Forrest Of
Baltimore. W. l.. Morgan OF South Caro-
lima; II. 4. Jackson. OF Charleston. s c.:
Colonel T. StovcI. OF Savannah. Ca. and
others Delegates TO the association have
accepted an Invitation TO visit Fort Cas-
well, al the mouth OF tho Cape Fear
River. with the local Chamber % Com
merce tomorrow.
The delegates were very enthusiastic
and the meeting is giving great impetus
70 the movement for the Improvement OF
national waterways primarily with the
accepted project OF twolve-feot pro-
tected route from Norfolk. Va. 70 Beau
fort. y. c.. avoiding the dangers OF Cape
Hatteras
AZ the afternoon session tho associa-
ton heard interesting addresses from
J. u. FOX. Of Arkansas. representing tho
National Rivers and Harbors Congress:
Major r. W. Van @. Lucas. Of Whining
ton; W. L. Cahoon. Of Elizabeth city.
Senator T. NJ simmons az North Caro-
lima, +. b. Taylor. OF Columbia. s c..
and others Hon. John II Small. OF the
First North Carolina District. was warm
" endorsed and recommended for ap-
pointment 70 tho existing vacancy on
the House rivers and harhors committee.
The work Of the National Rivers and
Harbors Congress was endorsed and
twelve delegates at large appointed to
the annual meeting In Washington, D.
c.. December 9Th and Eth
The following officers were elected.
President J r. Estiu Of Savannah:
Nice-Presidents p A. Stoval, OF Savan-
nah: w. p. Morgan. Of Georgetown. s.
c.; Captain James McCarrick. Of Nor
folk; ] Allen Taylor OF Wilmington:
Major A. 7. Hale. ~ Fayetteville. c. II.
Forrest. of Baltimore. was elected secre-
tary and T. b. Clark. OF Column hia :.
O.. treasurer. Executive committee-E.
3. Tay.or. OF Columbia; James IT. Chad
bourn. OF Wilmington. and Hon. John
H Small. Of Washington. n c.
The association entertained an invita-
ton 10 meet next year at Norfolk. Va.
as a guest Of the Board OF Trade Of
that city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Prominent Citizen Of Buckingham
Has Terrific Struggle TO Keep
From Being Killed.
CUT WITH HOOPS AND eoRED
A Timely Shot From a Colored
Mans Gun Kills the Big
Buck.

AKVONIA. VA. November e7.-Sews
has just reached here OF a most remark
able and distressing happening. in which
Lr. Louis D.breu Jones, prominent
citizen. who lives AT Sew Store. in this
cl Unity. was attacked and badly injured
o1 q vicious male deer which he was
trying 20 drive back into an enclosure
where IL was kept IS p pet. Several
others wore likewise painfully hurt by
trc deer
The deer. q tremendous buck. had been
.r the possession ~ the family for two
years. IL had developed much strength
and had branching pair OF horns It
ras kept iu an enclosure near the house.
ont of which % WAS never allowed 10 60.
II happened that the deer iu some way
uanaged % jump the mgA fence which
enclosed him. and upon getting into Tie
rard. began Co make FOR everybody in
sight "Uncie" Nelson Brooks a valued
old colorcd attecte % the household. was
Knocked down and gorod. and old Aunt"
Margaret the cook. in spite Of her 20
pounds. was sent on q sonlersauit lnt tn.
hack kitchen door Miss Florence Jones,
niece 81 tho family, was then attacked
and thrown violently down.
Mr. Jones then ran out and attempt
% drive tho animal bark into its on
closure Tne curaged animal turned upon
hlm. slashing him with his feet. knock
ing him down 6nd g1rinE him with his
horns. Mr. Jones is a large and heavy
man. but managed 10 rise time after time
90 erappie with tho deer. each time to be
Knocked down again. In attempting 70
hold the fierce buck by the horns 90 re-
strain him from going f,m 20 death Mr.
Jones's hands were cut and lacerated al
most into shreds and his clothing was
stripped entirely from him. There was
no other man on the place EXCEPT Old
Uncle Nelson. who had been disa BLEED
early in the action. and the struggle be-
tween AR Jones and the deer continued
for some time.
Mrs. Jones ran out upon the highway
and finally succeeded On attracting the
attention OF a colored man. Fred Brown.
hy name. who ran in and seized q gun
and went 70 Mr.. Joncs's rescue. he fired
az close range. killing the deer just a.
Do had Mr.. Jones down in the last at
tempt 20 stamp and gore him to death
Mr.. Jones was then taken into the house
whore he received IA best Of attention.
Since that time he has been I'm bed. but IS
recovering rapidly from his injuries
most Of which are happily. but flesh
wounds. and while painful. are not very
serious
In the meantime the rest OF the family
and the neighbors are eating venison steak
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
MUSIC IN SCHOOLS
IN PETERSBURG
School Board Decides That Vocal
Music Would Be Advantageous
10 Schools.
RESULTS IN RICHMOND READ
New Trunk Company Using
Tobacco Factory for Tempo
rary Quarters.
- 1y - aen -

Special by southern Bell Telephonel
~ EtteB Ik0 VA. November ~
The question OF introducing the teaching
or vocal music IN tho public schools Of
petersburg was not finally decided Al
long and well attended meeting OF the
school board this evening The rerort OF
tho committee on tea cheers and text-books
saying they considered 10 advisable to
introduce the teaching ~ vocal music at
this tms. was laid on the table. and the
committee requested e. ascertain tie cost
az Ga teacher and how soon one could be
secured. and report TO the board A com
mHnioation from Isham z. Dyer. who rep
t's'ntt tae organized applicants OF the
Ii"p"rltlp-. Was read. and contained lot
'"iH from tao public school sIpeflutend-
ent- ~ Richmond. Norfolk Newport News
LSn lDarE and Stauuton. ali statiug that
excellent results bad brou obtained from
ile teaching 90 vocal music lu the schools
O. those cities
The local committee on teacher ana
textbooks has twice reported unfayor-
eNiF % trr utlrrslrlor. the 0ret ~crorf
being referred nncl. 10 tno board
The charter 81 the now trunk cornpauv.
NatEpu. Bernard end Rogers. incorp0rat-
80, has been reviewed 20 toe office ~ the
clerk - the courts for record. THE COM
pan1 is empowered 90 manufacture. buy
hnd sell trunks. haEs and ike articles.
ond le allowed capitol stock ~ not lees
tHhu @7,N'i RIOS more than $50 500. The
"ifr"fs. who ago aN weu known youug
business uoa 90 fhis clf,.. arc. President
trar-o S Bernard Dr.. Vice President
Herbert Rogers. Secretary and Treasure~.
= Powell Watfon. These gentlemen. with
tnorec N. Watson aud Brooks Rogers
compose The directorate
la" factory 40 Jefferson and Henry
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Can You Use Food
When You Get It ?
Thousands OF Storaohs starvino Where
Mouths Are We'll Fed-Costs Moth
Ing 70 Relieve this Condition.

Eating is fast becoming too much a
parI or me daily routine. IL not a mere
gotten out Of tho way az 7uickiv as nos
siole. Little thought is given TO e'wnat
klnd Of FOOD, its effect upon the system.
and whether 1t VIII be Of Use in builds
ing UP the tissues OF Tie body
Your stomach viii revolt. ir IL Be- NOT
already DOING so. IL must shut I'D for
repairs. What of Che dizziness and
sometimes pain which stop Won afte~
hurried l-nch2 What OF the general
distress AFTER heavy dinner feeling
OF pressure against tle heart which calls
"a halt and makes She breathing dIflcuity
is tt common for YOU 20 be- oupressad
with belching and sour eructatf0nsq A ne
you constipated and then do YOU laugh
ingiy toss dime 20 the druggist for his
most palataple rcloff Beware OF tenn
R2I3 5aTy Stres that are but pallistives
which our hesn is heir 20 seem az FIRST
10 rtAcNe. bur lu reality. if not injecting
poison into the system. lay the founda-
uon Tor a dcepcr-soatcd and more far
rcnching disorder.
Three-fourths o. all diseases originate
with breaking down o. the q gestion.
ana nine-tenths or all digestive troubles
originate with one or more OF the symp-
toms named above.
Beware. then. OF Indigestion and Dys-
pcpsia. If you find yourself aching list
less lacking in ambition when you should
be on tho alert
10 not doctor tho stomach
It needs rest from food and drugs
DO not flush ont the bowels
II takes more than forcing food through
the passageway 90 make blood ana
tissue and nerve.
DO not starve your stomach
Food as q thing 90 be worked for am
there is in II aud your stomach viii
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stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain
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chemists attest this fact Stuart's pya-
pepsla Tablets go to the source OF the
trouble and positively restore tho glands
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the one exception Of Caucerl
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Fitchett-Godfrev-


NORFOLK, VA. November 27-Rfiss
Mamie Alice Godfrey. daughter OF Mrs
Sarah Elizabeth Godfrey was married
this afternoon at S o'clock to Mr.. Paul
Vernon Fitchett. at the home or the
brides parents, No. Io6 Wood street. bv
Rev Calvin s. Blackwell. pastor of the
First Baptist Church.
Miss Godfrey wore eoing-away gown
OF brown cloth. with hat and gloves TO
match and carried n bouquet Of Brides
roses Miss Nellie 1. Godfrey was mad
OF honor
The bridesmaids were Miss Grace VIII
hanson and Miss Vera Fitchett Mr. Ed
ward Fitchott was best man. The ushcrs
were Mr. James Lawrence and Mr. Waldo
Gustin.
Mr.. and Mrs Godfrey left Immediately
after the ceremony for Northern trip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
MEMBERS MERRY
AFT TER MEETING
Presidents Advisers Very Chip
per After Long Conference
With Him.
DISCHARGE OF THE NEGROES
President Surprised at Agitation
Caused by His Order. But
Says 1t Must Stand.


WASHINGTON. -. c.. November II
Cabinet officers were quite chioDer and
even merry with their quibs as they iect
t"c White House to-day after the Cabinet
meeting Even Vice-Presidont Fairbanks.
as a rule one Of the most staid OF men.
was light and airy for the time lie had
just arrived from Florida. ana dropped
IN Tor few minutes chat with the
President
The orange crop is fine this year. "
ne remarked. and the lemon crop-but
you had better consult AIR. Hearst about
that That was when he entered the
White House. As he was leaving. he
Dutted into Secretary Root. How is tho
Ambassador % AL the World" he iD-
qulred as he extended his hand
secretary Wilson encountered "a group
or politicians discussing presidential pos
s4o-hiies near the door. SIR. Wilson was
Dofn IN Scotland. and rs ineIgIble FOR the
presidency, but this did NOT prevent some
one from naming ham OLA rae spot FOR
tue once never pay any attention 70
ll't DNzzlng OF that bee. said the So
Iettis. AL that attracts Zoe IS the siren
c'lA OF the ho--WeCvl ana tine efforts to
eradicate err sipeas from swine"
of the ngsl time in several ruouths
there was fun attendance al ILL.,. Cabi-
net meeting = humber OF topics We're
considered The session being Irotracted
lated 90 some feature OF the Cuban stu
alton. hut no statement was obtainable
GA tne subject
T. is understood from visitors to the
N nate House to-day that President
Roosevelt was evidently much SURPRISED
az tie agitation over the discharge OF
the three negro companies OF the Twenty
flffh EeEimrnt which was a subject OF
lnErr discussion IN tho Cabinet meeting
u happened that the first callers az the
mansion were two negroes Charles An
dersou. Collector nf Internal Revenue f0-
New York district, and Emmett y.
scott private secretary to Booker SNash-
in2fon- They declined 20 tell what oc-
Curred az their conference with Mr.
90 ont 20 the President that unless
some action was taken 90 courteract the
feeling the order had provoked IL might
nave serious political consequences The
President. the same authority has r. re-
sp0nffc that the order must stand At
The same umo 70 is thou~ht he will find
a "ay 70 soften the asperitlos Of the
case
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
RYAGED WOMAN
BURNED TO DEATH
Dropped Lighted Match on the
Hearth, Which Ignited
Garments



SCO1 = b LILLE. VA. November ~
Mrs James Tillman died nj her home, two
miles from SCOttsville. at o'clock this
afternoon. as a result OF burns received
yesterday. Mrs Tillman. her dinner being
already prepared. was lighting q IRE to
make coffee The match with which
to kindle the FIRE fell 20 the floor. but
still. and the tiny flame gradually crept
up the edge OF Ner skirt until her cloth
Ing was in "A light blaze. She vas in
the house all alone at the time ffe
other members Of the household who
were on the place being out in the field
When assistance finally reached her from
Air. Robinson. passcrby. her injuries
were SO Ereat that recovery was inn
possible. Some OF her clothing being
burned into tho flesh Or stinson rem
dercd medical attention
Mrs. TNiman leaves. besides her hus-
band Mr. James Tillman seven daugh-
ters. Mrs. Irene Herndon. Mrs f. Hitch-
cock. OF Richmond; Mrs. Hattie Taylor,
Mrs. r r. Johnson. Miss Mary Tiliman
and Misses Kate and 7. Virginia THU
man. Of Richmond; four sons Nessrs
Jacob, ]. b.. George and John Tillman:
three sisters, Mrs. Cornella Faris. Mrs
Johnson and Mrs Clements. and one
brother Mr.. Richard McCary.
Mrs. Tillman came 20 this nefChborhood
from Fluvanna. and had lived here for
thirty years. She was n member OF
tho Methodist Episcopal Church. South.
and a faithful and earnest Christian. In
the hour Of trial she was truly a friend
In need.
some Of her children lived too Ear
away 20 reach her bedside Miss l..
Virginia TNlman arrived here to-day Just
H''een minutes after her mothers death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
MINISTER H0UYD OVER
FOR SHOOTING FARNER
Especial 10 The Times Dispateh.l

SALISBURY. y. c.. November 27.-At
Maiden. Catawba county, yesterday afte--
noon, Rev. J J. Peyssur was bound over
to Superior Court for shooting Ezzell
Burk, n weu-kn0wn farmer, near that
place. last Friday. Burk was also bound
over. charged with assaulting the min
lister while hunting on his lands The
two men were given "a preliminary hear
ing. and In. evidence was 80 conflicting
that both were held for the higher court
Interest IN the affair has been intense
since the shooting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
RECTOR RESIGNS.
Rev. Alex. Gait Goes South or
Account of His Health.

lSP1Nlal ~ q ne AIM s-Dlepatcn
ABB IN MILLS HANOVER COTN-
TY. VA November 27.-Rev Alex Gait
preached his farewell sermon sunday at
Church OF our Saviour. ard on Thurs
day leaves for his new field. High Point
n c.
He and his wife have many warm
friends in this parish. who regret very
much his leaving, and hope his health. in
n mnder climate, may be speedily re-
stored.
Charles II. Vaughan. Jr.. after p years
absence. is AT home on sick leave
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Odd-Fellows Meet.

Mr.. Roland f. Chase. grand master 7.
.. o. F.. visited tho Joint meeting OF the
Manchester and Richmond lodges last
night About two hundred OF the odd
Fellows Of Richmond accompanied him in
his visit to Manchester. and the meeting
was one Of the best and largest OF it's
kind ever held IN this city. Besides those
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
AT THE ACADEMY
ON THANKSGIVING

"By Right OF Sword" il the Thanks
giving attraction at the Academy, with
the handsome young romantic actor.
Mr.. Robert Wayne. in the leading role
Mr.. Wayne has been playing for the
last five years in the West where he IS
a great favorite. and was brought East
by Mr.. Wells az great expense
''By Right OF Sword" will be seen at
A-ath naatinee and night performances.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Haller-Doriot.

Especial 20 The Times-p snatch
bristol, TENN, November Z7-Afiss
Emma Bernard DOriot daughter OF the
late Victor Doriot. was married 10 VIII
liam II. HaIer. Of Portsmouth. va. Mt
o'clock this afternoon. The event was
solemnized IN tho Central Presbyterian
Church. Rev. W. Fl T. Squirrs. the
pastor. officiating The bridal party was
rendered a reception AZ the home OF
the brides sister, Mrs. William X Vance.
The bridal trip will be TO Eastern Viz
ginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Personals and Briefs

The ladies OF Fifth street Methodist
Episcopal Church will give a ThanJ,s,ri,,-
Ing supper on Thursday in the lecture
room from until 10 p. NJ
The ladies OF Beta Chapter. OF Stockton,
street Baptist Church. will serve a
thanksgiving dinner on Thursday in Odd
Fellows Hail.
Miss Martha Louise Tiuscornb Nronda,-
night became the bride OF Mr.. Henry
Ashbrook- The ceremony was performed
at the home Of the bride by Rev. J.
Fix
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Amos G Rlackhnrn

Air Amos q. Blackburn died suddenly
IN his home in Henrico county az p. II
yesterday. Tie was fftv-slN years of age
lie leaves ono SON. Ahhve Blackburn Four
sisters and one brother
Tho funeral VIII bee held from the resi-
oerce ~ his nephew. r. 3 Sowcu III
South Pine street. at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Intermeut VIII be IN Henrico
county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Reid-Garrett
ispeoiai % me Times-nl10atcn-

Especial 20 The Times Dispatch
GLADYS. Campbell. CorrNr,y VA
November N.-Mr. William Reid ana MISS
Kate Garrett were married az the Bsp-
list parsonage at Gladys va last Tues
day. Rev. J. a. Barnhardt performed the
ceremony. Mr. Reid IS resident OF this
place, and Miss Garrett Is from Ilalifax
county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
DEATHS

COOLEY Died. at the residence Of his
uncle. George Davis as North Thirty
third Street. r. J. p. COOLEY. Dr.. son
OF r. }. Z. Cooley CT Ashevillo y c..
Remains win pc sent TO AshevNle az
geo o'clock THIS MORNING.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
IhanksgiVing Service.

The Presbyterians will hold special ser
vices on Thanksgiving Day at Y p NJ in
the Presbyterian Church IN Manchester.
The sermon viii be preached bv the Rev
o B. Strickler, OF the Union Theological
seminary. one OF the foremost of the
preachers OF the Presbytorian C.b,ircb
1T. Rev y. NJ Randolph Rish0p NJ
the Episcopal Diocese Of Southern Vir-
Einia, Will administer confirmation az
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church next
sunday morning at II o'clock Blshop
Randolph will also conduct tho se~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
DestroYed bv Fire

The residence of AR. II. G. Mammalian,
who lives about a mile and a baif ont-
side OF Manchester. was totally DESTROYED
by fire Monday afternoon at O'Clock
Every EFFORT possible was made to ex
ungulsh The flames. but without avail
The dwelling was frame structure
Nothing was saved. Mr. Manahan car
ned no insurance. and his loss is esti-
mated at $500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Virginians in New York.

- lrpecial q The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK, November Waldorf
w. s. Forbes. Beinont-E C.. Candcc.
w. Candee. Manhattan-nr 4. J.
Thorne and wife. Crand-Mrs. T. N.
Miller Brestn--H w Bates Wood
ward--T r. Jcffers Alberto. w.
Lawrence and WIFE Miss y. Bennett.
Park Avenue-A. G. Capcune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Milton Barr Wilder.

Milton Barr wilder infant son OF ~ d.
and Mrs j. * Wilder. AGED six months
and TWO days. died az has parents resi-
demo. yesterday
IT,. lun.rM not-cn viii b. given latcr-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28

from Richmond. there was a large NUM-
Der from lodges in various villages of
Chesterfield county. Mr.. Chase addressed
the Manchester Lodge. and was followed
in n short address by the past grand
rnaefar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
She Is Safe at Home.

Policeman NJ. J. Moore yesterday re-
ceived letter from Ella Kasal. whom
Mr.. John Moore ana one OF two other
cltzenA with tho energetic policeman.
heiped to get away from the carnival
company recently. and send to her home
IN Cleveland. .. She has arrlxad sac
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-28
Victoria NJ. Never.

Victoria n. Meyer died az l.40 j. ~
> stcrdag az thn res lcrcr OF hcr parents.
t't last Marshall street She YVES nine
months odd. tre daughter OF Ar Lewis
and Mrs Marie Meyer.
Tine funeral VIII take place from the
residence at J.. 81 to-day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
WESTERLY LOSES
RICHEST WIDOW
IN THAT TOWN

Mrs. Hannah b. w. Brown, tho
wealthiest woman in Westerly. whose
property is valued at si,o00,00o. died at
her residence on High street, last even
ing.
She was the widow OF Edwin n.
Brown. who died 20 or 80 years ago.
and left to his widow a fortune esti-
mated at 100000. which he had made
during the civil War period In mann
featuring army blankets
Their only child is Mrs. Catherine
Nevins wife of DIR. Russell H. Nevins
OF Lyme, Conn.
Mrs. Brown was born and married
in the house in which she died She
was a member Of Christ Episcopal
church OF Westerly.
She was the daughter OF oliver ID.
Wells OF Westerly, her mother being
the daughter OF Rowse Babcock. Sr.,
and sister TO Edwin babcock OF Elm
street. Westerly.
Mrs. Brown was born 70 years ago.
and obtained her education in the
Westerly schools, and was married
when about 90 years of age
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
AMERICANS KILL
FIVE JAPANESE
FISH POACHERS

Washington, Aug. s.-A report OF the
killing of i've Japanese fishermen and
the capture OF twelve Japanese prisoners
on Attu Island. the westernmost OF the
Aleutian group. the prisoners having been
taken by the revenue cutter McCulloch.
commanded by Capt j. G. Cantwell, was
made 10 the department OF commerce and
labor yesterday by Edwin w. Sims. so
licitor for the department, who is In
Alaska to enforce the new law prohibit
ing all persons not citizens OF the United
States from fishing I'm Alaskan waters.
The Japanese killed were shot by Amer
leans on Attu Island. before the McCul-
loch arrived.
Lawrence O. Murray, acting secretary
OF commerce and labor promptly turned
the cable dispatch over 10 Robert Bacon.
acting secretary OF state. Mr.. Bacon will
Immediately communicate the informa-
tion he has received To the Japanese am
bassador, and will express regret that
the Japanese poachers were SO summar-
ily dealt with by the Americans OF Attu
Island
The cable dispatch from Mr.. Sims does
not make entirely clear the character OF
the offence OF which the Japanese were
guilty. but IL does show that the officers
and crew OF the McCulloch were In no
way responsible The japanese were
trespassers on American territory, hav-
ing come ashore probably 10 salt and cure
the catch.
There is no reason 10 expect interna-
tional complications as a result OF the in
cident yesterday reported To washington.