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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19

Hotel that both we're drinking and sfor--}4
got to lock the door. that while they were
In a compromising posi- ton, Duncan and
Mlchle came into tho room. and caught |;
them. Hawkins said he had not gottani
any money from Ballantine. Witness
said that Hawkins and Bnlnntne Werd
friends and We're frequently togethe 81. 3stffss;;
" Charles B. Stevens, clothler, and II 80
Roy X. Flanagan. the family physician
Of the accused, stated that Hawkins r1add (
statements to them. a check was introSj
duced OH the Farmers Loan and crust
Company OF New York for $1,000. given
to r. c.. Duncan, and cashed by thu
JEFFERSON National Bank. George Mason(
who WAS recalled, knew Of no rea son
why such check should be given. On
cross examina ton, Mason said Eallantin<i
had given several checks Of which ih1E
= (Mason) knew nothing; several were fo1
large amounts. IA
Court adjourned ut o'clock until tolS
morrow morning. M ft
X 1t is not Improbable that the final dis
position OF the alleged matchmaking ca SEA-
Will be made this week. Judge Nforris,l
when postronement was asked a the,
March term OF the court. notified the ats
Hfornrys for the defense that he wished
speedy termination Of the case. &
continued postponements We're derogatorY
to the best interests Of the accused nna
the Commonwealth.
History Of Case. 77S
The History OF the case is too we'll
known Ia need repetition. { sunless
to state that John S. Hawkins, Henry
Niche and r. G. Duncan are CHARGED
with II conspiracy to export money 'front.'
the late Robert y. Ballantine by the ADJ
of threats to publish allegations concernStj
Ing his private habits. which ne res
garded as damaging enough to effect his
standing In society. . /. a5s4
Ballantne hew ont his brains IN MA
mothers house In Newark, N, j., on thaij
evening OF December 9th, Twenty-fouFis
hours afterwards. John s, Hawkins Wa 81
arrested and warrants were out for I'nn-j3
can ana Niche The trio was charged
with having bounded Ballatine to hlsl
death In their desire 4" extort money!
from him. Niche WAS absent from TN
city when the warrants were sworn ont.IiH
I1e returned here after. several Weeksi8
and surrendered to the authorities, Dtn.a
canhas never been heard from ana th1 /
prosecution processes an entire lack "a
information regarding his whereaboutst4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19

Vans Nfetts, Dr r. n. Bellamy and
Messrs. A. s. Williams, ". L. Walker
T. B. Willard. Walter sprunt and l.. E.
Hail. groon1snen.
The bride was attired In white hrocaded
SATIN en- train. with rose point lace. and
veil Of tulle caught back with orange
blossoms. Her hoquetS was a shower one
artistically made UP OF roses and lilies
OF the valley.
The maid OF honor wore an elegant
costume Of white chiffon cloth trimmed
with real lace, with white hat. with long
plunies She carried pink roses. The
In pink liberty satin, with hat orna-
mented with dropping plun1es and bouquet
OF roses to match,
Tho bridesmaids woro pink Powered net
over white chiffon, made Princess fash
ion Each appeared exceedingly stylish
In II picture hat CT roses and each car
red a large bouquet of roses to match
In color.
The gentlemen of the party wore frock
coats with small bou tonneres In pink
to adhere to the color scheme OF the
wedding.
Dr., and Mrs. Wood left for the north
tonight. They will sail from News York
Saturday on the Hamburg american
liner Pennsylvania for Hamburg, whence
they will 40 to Munich, where they will
spend two or three months. Dr. Wood
pursuing course OF spccial study.
In honor OF this bridal rar:y AMI also
in honor Of the bridal party Of the l1mer-
son-Van 1.euven wedding LArioso Ger
man Club is giving it's Easter dance to-
night It is. an elegant affair and the
german Is being led by Mr.. Clayton Giles.
Jr., the clubs leader,
Monday at noon tho bridal party was
given a dinner at the elegant South Front
street home of Mr.. and Mrs, James
Sprunt and yesterday afternoon was given
n trolley r'do to WrlghtsYlle Beach,
where an elegant seashore luncheon WAS
served, Miss IMcy Hridgers being the
hostess, Last night the party was en-
tcrtuined at Il reception at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs r. G, de Rosset, Mrs. de
Rosset being sister OF the bride
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
Confederate Memorial.

(special to Tho Times Dlspatch.)
NORFOLK, VA, April ls.-Piokett-
Buchanan Camp Confederate Veterans,
have fixed May 10th as the date for the
annual Confederate memorial exercises
here.
Commander Hoggard, of the camp, said
to-day the question OF Joining IN the
celebration with tho Army ana Navy
Union and the Grand Army OF the Repun-
lie on National Decoration Day, when
President Roosevelt is to make his adj
dress at the navy-yard, was not CON-
sIdered. The speaker for the exercises
on May 10th has not been decided upon,
his selection having been left to COM
mittee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
The Veterans for New Or.
leans leave Richmond
1880 Noon Monday,
April Esd.

The veterans OF Richmond and vicinltyf
have definitely arranged IA leave Rieh- 1
mond at 1880 noon, Monday, April 2adsa
VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY, SpectatS
Pullman and coaches VIII be arransed3
for their accommodation. going througha
from Richmond to New Orleans wlthoutl
change. This arrangement will only resi-
auire one night out as they Will arrlye1
in New Orleans at st5 r.. NJ, Tuesdatsi
April oath,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19

,case, but he paid him on an old case he
owed for appearing In court.
On every hand the prosecution was
handicapped by4its own .wI illnesses, except
in the case Of Collector Harkins.
The cross.exanlination OF Blackburn
was short, Judge Golf refusing to allow
outside matters gone into. based as Inn
peaching matter.1n tho morning it took
only fifteen minutes TO get jury, both
sides making two peremptory challenges
each being made. One negro is on tho
I, I -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
CHECKS SHOWN IN
HAWKINS A K TRIAL
One for thousand Dollars Ad-
lnitted to Identify Signature
Of Ballantinc.
Larger Checks Were Excluded
George Mason, General Manager
for Ballantine, Gives in His
Testimony.
Larger Checks Were Excluded
George Mason, General Manager
(snecIal to Tho Times DIspatch.)

(Specinl to The Mines Dlspatch,)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, April h.
John s. Hawkins, charged with black
mailing the late Robert p. Ballantine,
millionaire and society leader, was put
on trial in the Corporation Court this
morning, Judge George w. Morris on
the bench.
commemorative Attorney Dabney is
assisted by Captain r. s. Ker. tho Com
n,onwealth's attorney Of Augusta county,
who made quite q reputation a 8 assistant
prosecutor in the McCue murder trial.
Mr.. Hawkins Is defended by Charles
W, Allen, former Mayor Of Charlottes-
vile, and his brother. w. y. Allen, Com
monwealth's attorney of Allegheny
,,n,,ntV
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
HoRsFoRp,s ACID PHOSPHATE

Relieves Headache, 4
caused hy summer heat, oyerwosk, nfrs
vons disorders or impaired aigcst4on5
Relieves quickly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
SPECIAL NOTICE
C.: g. O. Sunday Outings
Old Point, Ocean View.
Huckroe and Norfolk,
COMMENCE SUNDAY, APRIL 18th.
Round S1.25 Trip

TWO trains. parlor cars, leave Richmond
every Sunday. $40 and . A. NJ. Return
Ing. leave Norfolk, via. Ocean View Rall,
way, 4 p, Mi Ocean View, 1880; Old
Point, sn5. Arrive Richmond 1919 F., n,
Tickets also good, returning, via G, ~ q
steamer leaving Norfolk 4:30 F. NJ; fast
/ train leaving Old Point 4:55 r, Nj New-'
ports ews. .5;26 =, M. Arrive Richmond
Il ~ n, 3 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
Pleisants-BoWles,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
MONTPELIER, VA, April 1s'-Alr, John
Peasants, of Moody, and MISS losephlne
Bowles of Louisa, were married IN Rlril-
n1ond to-day. Mi. and Mrs Bowles will
make their future home In Hanover
county, ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
To Build Big ,Caisson,
snenlal d The TImes-pIanatct

Especial to The Tlmes-DlspatchD
NORFOLK. VA, April IA big
caisson for the new dry-dock that Is
being constructed at the naval station at
Charleston. S. G., is TO he built at the
nayy,yard here. The decision to build u
here has been reached by the Navy De-
and it is expected that the work
OF preparing for the construction will
commence, at once,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19
The Evidence.

George Mason. general manager OF the
BalantIne estate. Edge Hill, the first
witness. was handed checks amounting
to $4,000, signed by Bollantine Tho de-
Tense objected to their introduction, Judge
Morris held that the ores amounting to
$4,000 were not admissible at this time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-19

A large deposit Of fossil walrus and !
mammoth bones has been dlscoY nd ut
Santa Cruz. Cal r. ~ +, I 4; MI
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
MOB ATTACKS HIppLE,s son.
Police Rescue Heir Of the Bank
Wrecker.

WreCker.
Nipples son had a rough expert
ence Wednesday in Philadelphia when
he emerged from the bank building
A man in the crowd saw him and
shouted: There goes the son of a
rogue who said he had no faith In men
who smoke cigars and chew tobac-
CO." Immediately the mob took up
the cry and made a rush for Nipple.
For a few moments II looked as
though he would be roughly handled.
the mob back and rescuing the fright
ened man from it's wrath. He was
hustled into a carriage and taken
away.
Receiver George II. Earle, Jr.. We'd
nesday took charge OF the affairs OF
the Real Estate Trust company, which
Tuesday failed because of the heavy
loans made by Frank K. Nipple, late
president. to AdoIph Segal, a promot-
er, upon insufficient security. Until
Mr. Earle completes his investigation
the exact condition of the company's
eiiotio SSiiiiicS VIC toib' me iSSSiFSA,
however, expressed the belief that the
trust funds are intact John II. Con-
verse, a director of the company, one
of the foremost Presbyterian laymen
in the country, upon whose petition
the receiver was appointed, said he
was satisfied that the securities of the
various Presbyterian church boards
are safe.
The Presbyterian hospital, of which
Mr.. Nipple was treasurer, Wednesday
elected the Fidelity Trust company as
his successor. and through that con-
Germ learned that the institutions Sc
curities, amounting to $1.50O,0o0, are
intact.
While It is believed the securities of
, the board of trustees OF the general
assembly are equally safe, it will be
necessary to elect new treasurer be-
fore the fact can be determined.
1t developed Wednesday that Mr..
Nipple had on deposit for various
Presbyterian organizations $3.50, 900 in
cash. Included in this was the sum
Of $4,000 deposited hS the Women s
Foreign MISSIONARY sookety to be used
for rebuilding the home for rescued
Chinese slave girls In san Francisco,
destroyed By the earthquake.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
MAYOR LIVES IN A TENT.
Lack OF Houses i'm Aberdeen Forces
Him to Camp Out.

The mayor Of Aberdeen is home
less. He is compelled to spend his
nights In a tent on property he owns
and eat his meals in hotels and res
taurants There are many persons in
that city in like condition. and fast
as new houses are being built the
supply falls far short of the demand.
Some days ago Mayor A. n. Aldrich
sold his hotel to his brother and he
left for vacation at Big Stone, when
he returned he left his family at the
summer resort. He then began al
search for a house. but could find
nothing. There is not vacant house
in the city and many are now over
crowded. Finding 1t useless to waste
any more time in looking for home.
the mayor decided to have residence
built. In the meantime, he purchased
a tent which he will make his home
until the brick residence is ready for
occupancy. '
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
THE FAMINE SPREADS
PEOPLE OF FOUR MORE PROV.
INCEs IN DISTRESS.
Entire Cost OF Feeding People Falls
on Central Governmcnt-Cost OF
Grain for -Four Provinces VIII Be
s2I, 500, 900.

A dispatch from st. Petersburg
gays that by the end of September the
famine will have spread to the prov
inces OF Kazan, Simbiruk, samara and
Saratov. The zemstvo treasures are
exhausted and the whole cost of feed
ing the people devolves upon the CEN
trail government.
The grain required In the four prov
inces for fecd and sowing will cost
approximately $21,500.00o.
In spite of the earlier diagnosis Of
the hopelessness of her case Premier
lStolypin's daughter, who was badly
injured by the bomb explosion in her
fathers apartments Aug. rs, is still
alive and there are hopes Of her re-
covery. The others wounded are i'm
proving except the student. Dulevitch.
and the carriage driver, Bernasky.
Both were suspects. but have now
been cleared.
Among the unknown have been
recognized Princess Eudoxia Canata-
cuxene. Nine. Istomia. a member of a
noble family, and her s-year-old son.
Five corpses have not been identified.
A commission sitting under the
presidency Of the ministry of eduea-
tion has recommended the reopeNing
of the universities, except tihe one at
Warsaw. and other high schools, snder
practically the same conditions that
were vanity tried lest antumn, name
ly. an artoasmous governnsed by a
professional council, without the con-
sent of which the police wfii not be
permitted to enter the universities.
AS a result OF this method the univer-
stiles became the meeting place Of
revolutionists OF all classes during the
great October strike ana Gen. Tre-
poff finally closed them.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
AN INTERNATIONAL TRUST.
Diamond Match Company Combines
with Japan and England.

Diamond Match Company Combines
with Japan and England.
Russell Hawkins, of New York, vice
president of the Diamond Match
company, Is on his way to Toxic. ia
pan has entered into a compact with
the Diamond Match company with q
vsev TO forming an International trust
Of the match product The combine
10 TO include the Ers4Ash match con
Germ dominated by Bryant & NAY
Negotiations for the formation of q
combine have been in progress since
the Russo-Japanese war. 1t is to be
a trust in FORM but net In name, fer
the purpose of avoiding many possible
troubles that are ever annoying SINH
lar combines in this country and Eng
land. The interests will be conducted
under separate names In different
countries as are at present the inter-
ests of the Diamond Match company
in this country and the British empire.
Japan has carefully nursed the match
making industry and is an important
factor in the distribution of the prod
uct throughout the far east
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
WEEKS HAPPENINGS
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A con-
DENsED FORM.
New Crop Records-PrOspcct is Tor
Yield of Mere Than 5o,ooo'ooo
Busbels-Oats and Other Smaii
Grains Turn Out Well.

w. II. Smith, Of Huron, auditor fo1
the Van Dusen Elevator company,
with headquarters in that city, anu
who is one of the closest observers OIL
crop conditions and yields, in an inter
view upon this subject makes the fol-
lowing statement:
without any doubt whatever soutn
Dakota has just harvested the largest
and best crop of small grain ever
raised in the state. The weather all
season could hardly have been I'M
proved upon, and consequently an
kinds cf grain did their best In max
ing the 1906 yield the largest eVeS.
While the rainy season we had snort
time ago hurt the quality of the gram
a very little bit, the quantity OF the
crop more than makes up for tiiis'
Some thrashing has already peen
done, and from the reports OF the
threshing gangs we are making fair
estimate of the yield all over the
state and consider the same fair ana
conservatives"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
SMOOTH YANKEE swINDLER.


Poses as Member Of MarvGrA Crew
and victin;izes Britishers.
A well dressed young American, pos
ing as a member Of the Harvard crew,
vicitimized London tradesmen out of
several hundred pounds sterling dur
ing the past week. His plan was most
simple. Registering at the large ho-
tells under the name OF one OF
the members of the Harvard
crew he would go TO stores and order
clothes and other articles to be sent
TO the hotel where he was stopping,
asking that the bill be forwarded the
next day. When the collectors went
for the money they were informed
that the man had left soon after the
arrival OF the parcel. Apparently
merely for bravado the man called on
the curate OF fashionable church and
promised to contribute $4,000 to vari-
Gus charities. After waiting some days
for e,emoney the curate caAed at the
American embassy to inquire for the
man. who had given the name OF d. A.
Newall, No. z In the Harvard boat,
and found that he had been deceived.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
Skinned Diseased Cattle.

Two South Dakota shippers are un-
der bonds for shipping stock that was
known to be diseased. The new in
spection law coNes back upon the
shipper for primal responsibility. The
man who knowingly puts upon the
market stock that's diseased will have
to pay for II in fines or imprisonment.
Stockmen through the state are study
ing up the question, and the agricul-
tural college is sending out literature
upon the prevention and detection of
disease. 1t is apprehended that the
focks and herds. of the state can be
practically freed from disease with
reasonable care, and 1t Is the deter
mination Of the authorities to use ev-
cry effort to stamp out infection wher-
Nver encountered
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06

Bad Loans Wreck Real Estate Trust
Company.

bad Loans wreck Real Estate 1fSist
Company.
The Real Estate Trust company. or
Philadelphia. organized In 1885, the
depository for nearly $1,000, 900 OF
the funds OF the Presbyterian church,
and holding 5000 coo OF the money.
of the city Of Philadelphia and $780,
600 of state deposits. has closed ns
doors.
The failure was caused by heavy
loans made by the late president.
Frank X. Nipple, to Adoiph Segal, a
promoter. on insufficient securities.
A desperate effort was made to
save the institution by the board of
directors through an appeal to the
Clearing House association, but that
body declined to subscribe a guaran-
tee fund OF $7,000,o00 because of In
sufficient security.
The liabilities are placed at 49,
100000, with quick assets of $3,500,-
900 and doubtful collateral amounting
to $s,o00,000.
George K. Earle, Jr., president OF
the Finance Company of Pernsyl-
vania, was appointed receiver, and in
a statement to the public he expresses
the hope that he may soon be able to
recommend plan to the depositors
| that will better serve their interests
and terminate his services.
President Nipple was always re-
garded as conservative financier, but
| following his sudden death last Fri
day, an investigation by the directors
disclosed the fact that his loans to
| Segal had been made regardless of
| proper security. and that he had
made false statements to the directors
| OF the banks condition. Friends of
the president express the belief that
Segal exercised hypnotic influence
over Mr.. Nipple.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
FRISCO STRIKE UNSETTLED.
Street Railway Men Refuse to Retua
to Work,


to Work.
The carmen's union at San Francis
co Tuesday night issued lengthy
statement replying to President CAL
houn's invitation to return to work. 1t
is firm refusal and notification that
the company, in It's future negotia-
tions. must deal with the union and
not with the men as individuals.
President Calhoun said Tuesday
night: I'VE will operate the cars, but
! cannot say when"
Another special train loaded with
strike breakers was started for San
Francisco from New York Tuesday
night by James Farley, who has been
employed to put an end to the big
street railroad strike in that city
Three Farley trains are now trying to
cross the continent in four days, saw
ing day on the average passenger
schedule. Another train will leave
Jersey CITY Wednesday night, and still
another may leave Thursday night.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
LONG DISTANCE sUIToR WINS.
Dakota Girl Leaves for South Africa.
to Wed.

Miss Maud Knickerbocker, South
Dakota belle, sailed from New York
Saturday en- route to South Africa,
where she will be married to j. F.
Pyles, a prominent young American
mining man. The marriage will be
the elimination of an interesting ro-
nance, which had its inception a cou-
pie of years ago in the Blick Hills or
South Dakota.
Pyles was formerly q mining man
in the Black Hills, but owing to his
ability he was offered a fine posi-
ton in South Africa, which he ac-
cepted. Before his departure he was
enamored of Miss Knickerbocker, but
lacked the courage to propose mar
riage to her previous to his depart
ure for his new field Of endeavor. But
later proposed by letter and was ac-
cepted by cable.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
KILLS FATHER WITH AK. u
A Spokane Youth Commits a Horrible
Murder.

~
Murder.
The body of James F. Sloane, a pio-
neer merchant of Spokane, Wash.
was found Tuesday behind a pile Of
rocks in an alley near his home.
An investigation proved he had
been murdered in his room shortly
after midnight, the body being loaded
into wheelbarrow. taken to the alley
and dumped against the rocks
Sidney Sloane. the 17-year-old son
of the murdered man, was taken into
custody by the police shortly after the
body was discovered. At first he pro-
tested his innocence, but later broke
down and confessed. He said he slew
his father with an ak in the hope OF
getting $500 which he thought his
father carried.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
PEARLS ALONG THE "JIM."
Sanborn County Man Makes a Valua-'
BILE Find.

Encouraged by the success which
has attended the efforts of pearl fish,
ers along the Mississippi river and
tributary streams, F. A. Patton. OF
Sanborn county. became convinced
that pearl hunters would find a profit
able field of operation along the
James CJim") river in South Dakota.
HIS experience shows that his idea
was a correct one. He took UP the
search several days ago. and now has
been fortunate enough to find pearl
of good size which an Artesian jeweler
declares is worth at least $25. Mr..
Patton, who is the pioneer pearl fish
er of South Dakota, also has found a
number of smaller pearls in tho
search.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
WESTERN STOCK
Is Finding Ready Market in the
East

On account of the shortage in the
markets of eastern cattle, the western
stock is finding an especially good
and ready market. In the last week.
range cattle have brought from 10 to
Is cents higher. Last week thirty-one
head of 1,516-pound Wyoming range
steers sold at, $5.75, the highest price
any rangers have realized since No
vember, 1902. South Dakota double
wintered Texans have been bringing
from s4.35 to Sass. 1t was feared
early in the season that prices would
lower on account of the fact that the
market might be overstocked owing to-
the fact that so many of the big stock
men purposed gsing out of the busl-
ness, but such has not been the case
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-09-06
Western League Bal, Al Sion, C,tv :,

Western League Ball at Sioux City. Ia.
Following is schedule Of Western
League games to be played at Sioux
City during the Interstate fair:
Sioux City vs.. Des Moines, Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday. Sept. IL,
IL, IS.
Games will be called at 10 O'Clock
each day at Mizzou park SO as to give
visitors a chance to see the games and
to attend the fair In the afternoon,