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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-03
WEDDING BRINGS 81
CHILDREN TOGETHER
Aged Bureau County Pair Marry and
Their Combined Family is
Large.

Sterling. H.. Dec. 3.-William Evers,
aged 40 years, and Agnes Rivert, aged
II. both of Manlius, Bureau county
were married yesterday The wedding
brings "a children under one roof.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-03
Graft investigation by Frisco
Grand Jury Entering New
Avenues.
MUCH ROTTENNEss FOUND
Auditor Horton in the Net Now and
Board of Public Works Comes
Next.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. g. The
grand jury's work is broadening out as
new avenues of graft are opened up.
The latest investigation has uncovered
big frauds in the office of Auditor S.
be indicted for malfeasance
An expert accountant has been at
work on the auditors books for sew
eral days. He declares that there has
been wholesale looting of the treasury
since the fire. One item found was for
100000 for stationery for municipal
offices since the fire This stationery
was published at about twice the mar
ket price from Phillips, Smyth & Van
Orden.
Public Works Next.
The next department to be investi
gated will be the board of public works.
Frank Maestretti, former head of this
board. has given much testimony in
to frauds in it's management.
For one thing he declares Abe Ruef eX-
acted 10 per cent of all teaming bills
for the department.
There is no question that the grand
jury has complete evidence that Dotn
Ruef and Herbert Schmitz, brother of
the mayor, were part owners of the
resort on Jackson street
and that they drew a large revenue
from it, What makes their connection
with this den more infamous is that
they paid nothing for their interest,
but forced the proprietors to admit
them at partners just as Ruef forced
Graney and Coffroth to give him
quarter share of stock in the Belvidere
music hall.
Police Drew Revenue,
These facts, as well as proof that
many policemen drew fat revenues
from this brothel, have been gained
from the books of a concern which
Agent Burns seized. Testimony in the
brothel cases is so complete indict-
ments will probably be found tomor-
row.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-03
Out Again.

Madrid, Dec. s.--The cabinet has re.
signed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
farmer PITCHER
IS ENTERTAINED.
He and His Ten House Col
leagues Now Here, Given
Lunch.
BUBBLES OVER WITH HUMoR

An informal though thoroughly enjoy
able. lunch was rendered by Major Will
liam II. Sands at Murphy's Hotel yester-
day afternoon to Hon It. G. Pitcher,
long q member of the House from Fau-
quer and those who served with him
in his last session OF 1s99-1eoo.
OF tho latter there are but ten in the
present House. These arc Messra. Clarke.
Cardwell. Churchman. Walker. Jennings.
Early, Owen, Bland, Baker and Powell.
Only these, the host and few intimate
friends. of Mr.. Pitcher were present.
The latter class included Delegates
Taliaferro, OF Gloucester; Green, of Fau-
quier; Byrd, of Winchester; Bowman. of
Salem, and Doorkceper Newhouse, Clerk
Williams and Mr.. C. A. Boyce.
The lunch was served In a private din
ins-room. was delicious in every way,
and was greatly appreciated and en-
joyed When the cigars were reached
on the menu, Major Sands proposed n
toast to Mr.. Pitcher. and the latter re-
sponded in his happiest and most humor-
GUS vein, his remarks provoking frequent
outbursts of laughter and applause.
the veteran farmer, II found some young
members, some old ones. but all good
men.
II was not here long before 1 found /
was the worst in the bunch, and every
body was trying to keep me straight.
In my legislative meande-ings of twelve
years. lit upon young man named
Early, from Green. and ] thought he was
about the grecnest fellow / ever struck.
told him II he would pay attention and
be on his good behavior, he might de-
velop into something. and he took me
seriously and started to lighting some
of my bills. gave him second lecture,
and he has turned out all right.
Called It Luck.
And there was my friend Billy Card
well, Speaker Cardwell now, I believe.
Well. I always thought that good luck
and lack OF reverses might turn him
out something. And that dear old leg
islative colleague. Mr.. Jennings. one OF
the best men in the world. Do you
know I keep a little, book and set down
the names of all the good men I meet,
and that of Mr.. Jennings is written just
beneath that ofltBishop Randolph.
John Owen always reminded me OF
a bad boy who was sent to school be-
cause he was not wanted at home. I
asked sJohn why his people sent him
here. and he said he didn't know.
"As for Tom Clarke he is wonder.
He was never known to offer a bill or
to display the slightest interest In the
proceedings, but he keeps on coming
back. He Is one OF those useful fellows
who don't bother about ngering things
out, but who will do anything you ask
him. ] only had to wink at Tom when
! had a fight on and he was with me-"
Mr.. Pitcher made humorous and pleas
ing references to all the other gentle
men who had served with him In round
ing out his official life, and then all the
others at the board made happy re-
sponses. When they had concluded the
"oid farmer said he felt ashamed OF
his speech. as all the others had over
reached him In oratory and In humor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31

sion after having heard the evidence of
Mayor Carlton Mccarthy, upon whose
complaint the Arcade was closed. and 10
whom is credited the arrest and the other
witnesses who looked at the pictures;
viewed Tor himself tho pictures that We're,
objected TO, and listened to lengthy argu-
Iuent hy counsel for Ferrnndini and
brief appeal from Commemorative Attor-
ney Minitree Folkcs.
No testimony was adduced yesterday.
Rev Mr.. Adkins, who had heen called in
by Justice Crutchiield when u VISIT 10
the Arcade was made, WAS IN court, but
I'it was agreed at the outset that The evil
dence already given in tho case, together
| With the fact that the police justice had
! looked III the pictures for himself. was
4 sufficient for the rendition of q verdict
| rs TO the propriety OF exhibiting such
| scenes In the machines. Hundreds pres
! cnt were curious 10 know tho minister's
| views regarding the pictures no had seen.
| Mr., Smith made an earnest appeal for
J tho acquittal OF his client He contended
/ that there had been no intent To violate
! the law and that this was borne ont by
/ the evidence Of all parties concerned lie
/ reviewed the entire matter IN detail Air.
\ Folkcs delivered a powerful address from
the standpoint of the Commonwealth l'he
! question 10 be decided he declared, was
/ whether these pictures, as they were OK
hibited -1endeae to corrupt the youth,
! Justice CrutchheId ala not deliver a
4 lengthy decision. He said tile case was ~
| Very clear one to him--that the pictures
| Nero not proper ones to exhibit, and he
! would impose the fine OF $50 ana tile
minimnm punishment 'df one day in laIl.
An appeai @as taken.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
EXHIBIT BY MIR. sTRAUs.
Fine Specimens BY Talented
Young Richmond Artists.

IT is well worth visit to the Richmond
Art Company. No. East Broad Street,
10 see the very attractive exhibit of wa
ter coors, paintings, etc, by Mr.. NJ. NJ.
Strause.
MIR. strause is tile son of MIR. Julius
Strause, of this city, and is well known
here, having taught at the Richmond Art
School about two years ago. He spent
a year in Paris, studying under the best
artists, and the result of that years hard
work is perceptiple in the display now
being made. Mr. Strausc intends visiting
Spain in the late spring and early sum
mer and will probably remain there for
some time to come.
Mr.. Strnuse is at present located in
New York. and one can find no more
attractive place in the metropolis than Il
visit to his studio. He numbers among
his friends some of the best known artists
and sculptors in New York, and his popu-
larity there is attested by the number
of orders he receives for his oil and wa
ter color subjects.
Recently two of his water colors were
accepted at the Water Color Exhibit, in
New York, and these also are among his
collection. Mr.. Strause is still very
Young and has evv'y promise OF bril-
liant future for him. We wish him
continued success.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
FRANK FERREND|N|
GETS DAY IN jail
Pictures Exhibited at the Penny
Did Tend to Corrupt Youth
full Morals.

Convicted of exhibiting in vitascopic
machines pictures that had a tendency to
corrupt the morals of the youth, Frank
Ferrandini, proprietor of the Penny Ar
cadc. located at No. 2fo East Broad
Street. was sentenced to pay q fine of $50
and TO serve one day in jail BY Justice
John J. Crutchheld in Police Court yes
terday morning. An appeal was noted.
and Mr.. Guvernator became security for
Ferrandini's appearance before Judge
Witt, of the Hastings Court.
Justice Crutchield rendered the deci-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
REMARKABLE TEST.
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We have given Hypmei a most thor
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The remedy has made so many cures
that we have urged It's use In the most
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Breathed for n few minutes four ti.nes
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restores complete health. It's healing
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The complete Hyome outfit costs only
81, and conssts Of an inhaler that can be
carried In the pocket or purse, and will
last lifetime, a medicine dropper, and
a bottle of Hyomei. III this Is not suf,-
Gent for complete cure, additional
bottles of IIyomci can he obtained for
80 cents.
Compare this small expense with the
fees,charged by specialists.
II you cannot obtain Hyomef Of your
dealer, 1t will DO forwarded by mail. post :
age paid on receipt Of price. Write
to-day for n free sample bottle and con-
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
BANKERS MEET HERE.
Executive Committee of Virginia
Association in Session.

The executive committee of the Virginia
State Bankers Association met yesterday
afternoon at the Planters National Bank
for the purpose of deciding upon a place
for the annual meeting.
The members could not agree and the
matter will not be determined until next
month. 1t is said, however, that Old
Point will be selected.
Last night the members attended II
banquet at Rueger's, after which the
party went to the Academy to see Ken.
dali in THE Vinegar Buyer"
Among those present were Messrs. W.
NJ. Fill, r. H. Smith. w. P. Calling. g.
r. Burnett. Frank Noting. j, r. Me-
Adams, T. X. Sands. Meade Addison.
Waller Holladay. y. NJ. Miller, Jr, and
Kcesee. IA,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
Lecture of Mr.. Talcott.

Mr. w. G.. Talcott, OF Dayton. Ohio.
will lecture In the Young Mems Christian
Association hall Thursday night at $50
O'Clock under the auspices of the auspices
OF the joint Committee on Progress and
the Civic Improvement League.
The purpose of this lecture is to enable
others to derive the benefit of the skilled
employees knowledge. This problem has
been solved by the National Cash Regis
ter Company at It's factory in Dayton.
Ohio.
The means is the Suggestion system.
which has been in effect at the Dayton
factory since 1891, and which has in re-
cent years been adopted to greater or
less extcnt In OF her factories.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
ORDERED MANY ENGINES.
Norfolk & Western Asks for Bids
"a Rl1ild More Trackaqe.

Special to The Times-Dispatch)
ROANOKE, VA, January 1.-'rhc Nor
folk and Western has ordered A,o0o coal
cars and seventy-fve freight engines The
engines were ordered from the American
4 Locomotive Company Bids have been
asked for the construction of the single
track from Forest to Concord. around
5Lynchburg. and for double tracking from
Montvale to Lowry, Plans are also being
drawn for n large foundry building, as an
addition to the Roanoke shops.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
SIX MONTHS FOR CARTER.
Charged With Obtaining Money
Under False Pretenses,

In default of security in the sum of 500
l.. B. Carter. a negro, went to Jail yes
terday morning to serve n six months
term. He was charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses.
Lucy Carrngton, a negro woman,
charged with infanticidc, will tell about
the case this morning. The coroner's
jury yesterday afternoon brought in a
verdict that the woman was guilty of
criminal neglect
Annie Bell Page, one nf Fl the blacklist
negro women who ever appeared before
the One John, was accused of rolling
n man for sl7. There was no direct tes-
timony against her, but the circumstances
We're suspicious, and she went to Jail for
sin months. if
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
Revival at Fainollnt

The evangellstic services at Paramount
Christian church, conducted by the RAY
81, d. Coffey. Of Lynchburg, Will con
tinue through this week. Already fifty
eight have requested church membership,
Great interest Is being shown and flo
work at this point is receiving new
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
Make Thorough INQUIRY.

MAYOR Mccarthy said that tho matter
would be thoroughly investigated. When
asked If he had talked to Mr.. West. he
said he had lie said that Mr.. Whitlock,
3Ir. Reid and himself, q subcommittee of
tie Police Board, were IN session on Mon
day afternoon when the West charges
were brought to their attention We
sent for Mr.. West who told us what he
knew" said the Mayor.
A member of the Police Board said he
had talked With Mr.. West, who knew
absolutely nothing of his own knowledge.
and that later he had talked with Mr.
Vests Informant. THE charges of black
mail anu hush money are absolutely
Ainfounded'' said he There may be.
however, other improper acts. which will
be thoroughly investigated"
The officer against whom the charge
Is made has been on the force for num-
Der OF Years.. Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
Wages Of Sin.

This was the subject OF the sermon
preached asst night BY Rev. Father
Waters at the mission being held at the
chapel in Fulton These services which
attract large congregations, will continue
through the week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
C. & o. Earnings.
Mr.. Vaughan in Harness Again

dH611d1I III 11d111eSS A8d1n.
Mr. Charles W. Vaughan, who has
been in the retail hardware business in
Richmond for twenty years. but recently
sold out his business on Broad Street,
VIII soon be In the harness again
He has leased the property No. . West
Broad Street, and will open u retail
hardware store there in about ten days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31

shooting of pigeons, birds or other fowls
for amusement, Is proposed In BIN OF
fered in the Senate yesterday by MT. saie'
of Norfolk The bill provides that. VINO
ever keeps or uses live pigeon FOWL OF
other bird for the purpose or a target
or to be shot at either for amusement
or as a test OF skill In markrAknship. or
shoots at bird kept or used M afore-
said or Is a party to such shooting or
lets any building, room. field or premises,
or knowingly permits the use thereof FOR
the purpose OF such shooting. shall be
punished by fine of not more than sO
or by imprisonment for not more than
30 days or by both. The act does not APP
ply to the shooting OF wild game.
In the Senate yesterday two joint
resolutions were offered by Captain
Camm Patteson. of Buckingham, calling
upon the United States senators from Vir-
glnia to offer an amendment TO the Con-
stitution of the United States so as to
provide for the election of United States
senators by the people, and asking further
for an explanation of why, under the
repeated instructions from the General
Assembly of Virginia, they have failed
to take such action heretofore.
Interest on the House side to-day. VIII
likely center in the fight over the Rev
crap Dill, winch HIS DteH iiidoe a spSS's'
and continuing order for 1890 p. NJ. The
bill is being earnestly opposed by Dele
gate Harry Houston. of Hampton, and
there are numerous men from the Tide
water section in the city working on
both sides.
a bill which has created great interest
in the western portion of the state re-
ccived Its death blow In the General Laws
Committee of the House yesterday
The measure was offered by Mr.. Martin
Williams. of Giles, and was designed to
prevent the pollution of the waters of the
commemorative. Its introduction brought
here an army of prominent Western and
Southwestern attorneys. who pointed
out that its passage would greatly en-
barrass the mining and manufacturing
interests of those sections.
1t was adversely reported. only the
patron voting for It, and he Will to-
day move that 1T be dismissed.
The Committee on General Laws of
tho House Will tonight finally consider
the bill offered by Judge Martin Williams
4 II ~, ana ~ fine Wharton anti-cOmpuct fire
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31

painful circumstances last summer, is
now in Russia, the guest of her friends,
Count and Countess Won Nolken. with
whom she will spend the winter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
WE'D IN WASHINGTON.
Miss Bowen, 81. Remington, Mar
ries Mr.. Trice. OF Newport News,

Mr.. G.. M Trilc, of Newport News, ana
Miss ulma %, Bowen, Of Remington, Va,
were united in marriage Tuesday after
noon in the city Of Washington. ID, G.
The bride ls the attractive: daughter Of
we'll known in Richmond, Newport News
and Norfolk. Mr., nrlce came to New
port News from West Point, Va. and for
the past eleven years has been chief clerk
for the west bound loading department OF
tho Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, In that
city. lie is popular with all WHO know
Mr. and Mrs. Trice left immediately
after the wedding ceremony for a Two.
weeks visit TO Southern points OF inter-
After February l5th they will he ut,
nome nj aNJ2 West Avenue, Newport
News, Va, where they viii reside IN the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31
POLICE ANGRY At
VESTS CHARGES
Commissioners Will Meet This
Afternoon 10 Make In
vestigation.
MR.. VESTS INFORMANT TALKS
Says He Told the Story in Private
Conversation No BLACK
mail"
MR.. VESTS INFORMANT TALKS

Interest in Rev. Mr.. Vests charges
against a member OF the Richmond po-
lice force has in no way abated; Indeed
the matter has been the talk of the
town ever since the field secretary of
the Anti-Saloon League preached his
sermon on reform" en- Sunday last.
The police force to a man are indig-
nant and are outspoken in saying that
Mr. West has done every one of them
grave injustice by making general
charges without specifying the guilty.
An officer said ON yesterday: What
are we to do? We cannot resent the
attack like other men, for If we do we
viii be dismissed from the force We
are all obliged to sit still and permit q
man TO SANDER us. There is not man
on the force that does not resent the
aifront that Mr.. West has placed upon
the service.
The name OF the officer against whom
the charge was made by Mr. West is
known to The Times Dispatch, as well
as the information from whom Mr.. West
heard the story.
The Board of Police Commissioners
will meet this afternoon and until that
time the 1uth0rltleSi request tndl inc
names be not made public.
How 1t Came About.
Mr. Vests informant said yesterday
afternoons Yes, l spoke5 of this matter
in the presence OF Mr.. West, but j never
thought that lie would disclose what
had told him. In fact l had never seen
Mr.. West but twice In my life. and |
thought he understood that WAS at
work on the case. In the fervor and
zcal of an extempore discourse he said
cry much more than l had repeated to
hisn. !.
! did riot say that "blackmail or
hush money wac being levied by the
police, for If such state of affairs exists.
do not know 1t. said that there was
Corruption and petty graft" and l
named a police officer. whom had rca-
Bon TO believe was guilty. In fact, l have
the names of three others who are appa-
rcutly implicated also. ] had no desire
so njure the families of these men. and
] was working quietly to have them
dismissed without publicity, hut now
that the city officials have called me into
the matter. shall be obliged to tell what
I know and 10 produce my witnesses.
The corruption that / speak of is
regarding tie operation of. bar-rooms.
so-cailed social ciubs." and other dis
orderly places which. according TO my In
formation, have been continually visited
by these police officers. who make them
solves Mt home in the resorts, and accept
iayors.s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31

floor OF the House yesterday were Con-
gressman Carter Glass, OF Lynchburg. and
Judge William r. Rhea. of Bristol.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31

Madam Hasleff in Russia.
Madame Hasletf, wife Of Professor j.. II.
liaslefi, who met his death under most
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31

at an important meeting OF the Senate
Committee on Public institutions and
Education, held yesterday, argument WAS
heard on the primary school bills offered
by Mr.. Thomas. of Lynchburg. and judge
Sims. OF Louisa. No action was takerL
THE Executive Committee of the Coz
Operative Education Association has
unanimously adopted n resolution rec
ommemnding the passage OF the Thomas
BILL which appropriates 10000 additions:
for the primary system.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31

The Committee on General Laws of
tho House Will tonight finally consider
the bill offered by Judge Martin Williams
to e-enact the Wharton anti-compact fire
INSURANCE law. Much argument is ex-
ipccted on both sides.
Among the prominent visitors ON the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-31

legislation designed TO prevent the