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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
LAST DEAD BURIED
The Unknown Victims LnId to Rest
To Make buildings Flrepr0of.

~ .'A>HANS HAICuEuO1s
CLEVELAND. o., March a.-When
twepty-one tiower-strewn little white
baskets We're placed beneath the ground
In Lake, View Cemetery to-day the last
of the 16T charred remains of the chill ;
dren who lost their lives in the burn
ing OF the Lake View School in Collin
wood Wednesday We're laid to rest. The
twenty one caskets contained the
bodies Of the seven unidentified chill
dren and four that Were claimed at
the last moment. All were buried to-
gether in one big public funeral.
Of the eight churches in Colinwood,
The parents Of the unclaimed ones
attended the churches of their respec-
tive faiths. When the services We're
held, all of the church bells In the
Village We're tolled Simultaneously. Also
the Cleveland schools at the same hour,
At the coroner's inquest to-day Fritz.
Hirter, the janitor OF the ill-fated
building. was eSonera tad from all blame
for the f1re by Coroner Burke.
Late this afternoon a public meet
Ing was held by Cleveland city school
officials, city officials and editors oi
the Cleveland daily papers. The School
Board was urged to make immediate
repairs to tho present buildings. but II
the school buildings until all repairs
have been attended to.
Tonight the School Board decided
to raze the Mayhower School building,
located In the Ghetto district at once
and erect q larger and modern fire.
proof building In its place, Other
school rooms We're ordered closed in
various parts OF the city until fire
escapes can be built. Fire wardens
will be stationed at all Of the dam
gerous buildings, who will patrol the
buildings until they are placed in an
approved condition.
The board also decided to issue bonds
for $+5D,000 at once to make repairs.
1t was stated that 1t would require
about $1,500.0o0 to place all of The city
school buildings In a perfectly safe
condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
MAY SET sCHMITz FREE
California supreme Court Afflrms RuI-
ing That No Extortion Proved.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, March o.
That former Mayor Eugene Il. Schmitz
was unlawfully convicted of eXtortion
and sentenced to five years in prison
Supreme Court unanimously refused to
grant a rehear!ng of the case before
the Distric. Court of Appeals, which
several weeks ago reversed the judg-
ment and order OF the trial court, and
ordered the discharge of the defendant
on the ground that under the law no
offense had been committed.
The Court OF Appeals held In the
brief that even though Schmitz had
accepted money from French restau-
threat and was. therefore, not guilty
Of extortion under the statutes.
Schmitz has been held In jail ever
since his conviction, as there are sew
eral other indictments standing against
him.
Abraham Ruef, who was Jointly in
dicted with schmitz. pleaded guilty,
and his sentence is now pending. To-
days decision Of the Supreme Court
that schmttz will Immediately apply
for release from the county jail on
bail. and Ruef may do likewise.
The prosecution proposes at once to
bring to trial some of the many other
charges preferred, against them.
The sustained decision of the Appel
late Court held that the Indictment of
which Schmitz was convicted was de-
fective in that 1t did not aver that
co-defendant, was political boss in
control of the city. and that, as such
they were In a position to exercise
power and undue influence over the
police commissioners so as to bring
about extortion. and that 1t did not
show that Schmitz resorted to unlaw-
full means in threatening to have Ii
quor licenses withheld.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
LIQUOR MEN PUT UP MONEY
Governor Smith Expresses Belief Tint
They HIVE Been In Politics IN GeOrgin.

Governor Smith Expresses Belief Tint
They Have Been In Politics In Georgin.
ATLANTA, GA. March Ex-Governor
Hoke Smith to-day opened his cam
paign for recollection as Governor of
Georgia. In n speech at Decatur he
referred particularly to the disfran-
chisement bill passed by the last Legis-
lature, and said the people would have
an opportunity to ratify 1t at the next
election
The Governor referred IN strong Ian
guage 10 lobbying influence on cleo
tions, and said:
II have no doubt that in time gone
by there has been u continuation In
Georgia between certain railroad in
terests and the liquor dealers associa-
ton, which put UP the money for can
didates for the House OF Representa-
tives and the Senate. I believe they
put up the money to pay expenses Of
candidates for even more important
Offices. The State mas been deluged i
With matter, all printed In Louisville,
KY, attacking our reform movement. SO
far as railroads are concerned No
foolish cry, especially II 1t came from
a Georgian. was unworthy OF notice by
Louisville publishers"
On the prohibition movement he said.
I'm opening my campaign two years
ago. before the Legislature met, I
frankly told the people that was q
local optionist; that would vote
against tho sale of liquor II called upon
to vote In my own county. but that,
while did not advocate State pro-
hiHtion law. I would approve 1t II tho
Legislature passed 1t. During the two
years between my first announcement
for Governor and the meeting of the
Legislature. the temperance sentiment
in the State grew with wonderful
strides, and the Legislature, In passing
a State prohibition till, responded to
the overwhelming will of the white
.people Of tho State.
"Since the Legislature adjourned the
Temperance sentiment has continued to
grow, and 7 believe In the near future
q state prohibition law will drive the
sale from Alabama. Tennessee and
North and South Carolina. and hope to
see Florida. Texas and other Southern
States fall into line"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
LETTER SAME AS SPEECH
Supreme Court so Holds In Case Rclat.
ing to Election Contributions.

Supreme Court SO Holds In Case Rclat-
ing to Election Contributions.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March e.-That
a request'for campaign contribution
made by letter is equivalent to a re-
quest made in person where the let
ter is received and read. was held by
the Supreme Court of the United States
to day in the case of the United States
VS.. Edward Thayer, of Dallas. Tex
which. in an opinion by Justice Holmes
was decided in favor Of the govern
ment.
Thayer is a member of the Republi-
can State Committee Of Texas, and he
was charged with violating the civi'
service law by sending letter to
Deputy Internal Revenue Collecto,
Wood during the campaign of 1906. ir
which he urged Wood to contribute y
portion of his salary In aid OF the
Republican ticket The Federal Dis
trict Court for the Northern District
of Texas refused to hold Thayer gull
ty. because 1t was not proved tha,
Wood had read the letter In a Federal
building. The decision to-day reversed
that finding.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
KEEP ANARCHISTS OUT
Renewed Vigilance Showed Dy the Im-
migration Authorities.

NEW YORK March o.--The recent
activity of tho immigration authorities.
consequent upon the murder OF Father
Leo in Denver and the attempt on the
life of Chief Of Police Shippy, OF Chi
cago. Is bearing fruit. To-day the
special board of inquiry at Ellis Is
land ordered that Abraham Baschek.
twenty-fou years old. an immigrant
from st. Petersburg, be deported. Bas-
chek. while under examination, ad-
mitted belief In anarchlstic theories and
an order was at once issued that he be
sent back to Europe.
Lieutenant Joseph Petrosini, head OF
the Italian branch OF the police detec-
tive bureau. called at Ellis Island to-
day for information as to the previous
history of a dozen immigrants who
were suspected Of anarchistic tenden-
cies. He furnished the names of the
suspects to Immigration Commissioners
Watchorn. saying the men came into
the country within the last seven years.
The records were searched and such
Information as could be found was
given to the New York detective. The
latter refused to divulge the names of
the men he was after or their present
" Whereabouts, :.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
ALFONSO TO BARCELONA
Insists Upon Going, Though Part of
Ministry Fear for His safety.

MADRID. March e.-,King Alfonso
left for Barcelona shortly after 6
o'clock this evening. He will spend
two days there. It being decided at
the last moment that he should leave
Barcelona at $50 on Wednesday af-
ternoon instead Of on Thursday morn
ing. Some of the Spanish ministry
We're opposed to his going. while 9TH
ers We're of the opinion that the dan
ger of the visit had been greatly eXag-
gerated. The King himself was Got
to be dissuaded, expressing the be-
lief that this evidence Of his determi-
nation and courage would be appre.
ciated by his subjects, and that the
visit to Barcelona would be of great
political advantage.
Queen Victoria remained in Madrid,
but all the members of the royal
family accompanied the King to the
railway station. Large crowds assem-
bled on the streets, through which he
passed and cheered him enthusiastical-
ly to the station. which was filled with
people. who gave him a hearty send
off. He was greatly pleased. smiling
and saluting repeatedly Senor Maura,
the premier. and Captain Fernandez
Nino, the minister of marine, accom-
panied him on the train.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
TORPEDO BOATS SAIL
Leave For Panama After Spending
Eight DAYS mt Lima.

LIMA, PERU, March s.-After an
eight-day visit the American torpedo
boat fotilla sailed this afternoon for
Panama. The little boats got under
way about 2 O'Clock. and with an ex-
change of salutes. steamed out Of the
harbor and turned north for their
1,50O-knot run.
The hotilla arrived here three days
ahead of time. On account of its eX-
tended visit, the .Peruvians found am
PIE opportunity to display their hos
pitality. The American officers and
men were highly pleased at the enter
tainment arranged In their behalf. But
Notwithstanding the round of enter
tainments. Lieutenant II. l. Cone, the
commander OF the flotilla, did no:
neglect to put his boats through a Sc
ries of maneouvres for the benefit
of his own. men. End The enjoyment OF
specially invited guests on several
occasions. The destroyers left Callac
in better condition. 1t was said, thar
when they. steamed away from tht
United States.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
EVELYN SEEKS SEPARATION
There Has Been nm Estrangc ment, But
Thaw Hopes for Reconciliation.

NEW YORK. March 9.-Col. Frank
lin Bartlett. the lawyer. who has been
sist in Strengthening out the troubles
of her son. Harry K. Thaw, is quoted
as making the following statement to-
night regarding the break in the reIa-
tions between Thaw and his wife. Eve
lyn Nesbit Thaw:
THE reports that have been printed
to the effect that Mrs. Evelyn Nesblt
Thaw has been shadowed for evidence
truth. Mrs. William fhaw is inclined incline
to be fair and just with her sons wife.
Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw desires 4
separation from her husband. and her
husband hopes that there will be re-
conc!l!ation. There has been an es-
arrangement between them"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
OCCURRED AT DANG E
Informat ation Received at TazeweII Does
Not Tell OF Reported LynchinE.
nc...i4e TIE sTisnatnh

TAzEwELL. VA. March s.-1n a
drunken brawl at a., dance near
Swords Creek. in Russell county. last
night, Fred Dye. young white man,
shot and killed John Mutter and
George Call. also white. All partici-
pants at the dance were said to have
been drinking, and a fight ensued
from an unknown cause. Dye escaped,
but was captured later, and taken to
jail at Lebanon, the county seat, seat, as as
Swords Creek, but 1t became evident
that a. lynching was being planned by
the friends Of the dead men, and an
engine was brought from Richlands,
and, with posse of men. the prisoner
was rushed to Cleveland, distance
OF sixteen miles, where he was taken
through the country to the county
jail.
Deputy Sheriff Davis captured Dye.
No cause whatever could be assigned
for the double murder. except that all
participants were crazy drunk. Both
dead men were unmarried. 1t is not
thought here that the friends of the
dead men will attempt to take the
prisoner from the Russell county jail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
I, OF Acapulco.

NEW YORK, March 9.-The posi-
tion of the American battleship fleet
as given in the wireless dispatch from
the Georgia is off the Mexican port OF
Acapulco. In Its long flight from the
fleet the wireless message was relayed
only once. The message was picked
up by the Southern Pacific steamship
Creole. bound from this port to New
Orleans. while off Pensacola, Fla, last
night. and was repeated to this city
The message had travelled 1000 miles
when the Creole received 1t, according
to the officers of the wireless COM
pany, who explained that notwith-
standing this was an unusual distance
for wireless messages to travel. the
season OF the year was favorable t
long distance wireless transmission.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
INVESTIGATE THE GROUNDING

Naval Board to Inquire ms to Cause Of
Accident to Maydower.
WASHINGTON. March 9.-The Navy
Taussg. the commandant Of the Nor
folk Navy Yard. to appoint board Of
investigation to look into the ground
ing OF the yacht Mayflower in Chesa-
peake Bay on Thursday night. The
Commander yogegelsang.
a dispatch from Captain Taussig to
the department to-day shows that the
damage sustained by the Mayhower Is
slight, and that 1t will not be neces-
sarv to dock the vessel to make the
necessary repairs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
TRY PRIESTS ASSASSIN
Jury Secured and Taking of Testimony
to begin In Denver To-day.

Jury Secured and Taking of Testimony y
to Begin In Denver To-day.
DENVER, COL, March "a Jury
was found to-day to try Giuseppe ALA,
charged with the murder Of Father
Leo Heinrichs. who was shot to death
at the altar OF st. Elizabeth's Roman
Catholic Church, February 23d. while
administering the Holy. Sacrament to
ALA. Tho entire session of court to-
day was taken UP In the examination
of thirty-three talesmen before Judge
Greeley Whitford. The defendants at
torney. Robert Fl. Widdcomb, used elev-
Ell peremptory challenges.
When the jury was finally filed
Judge Whitford instructed the Jurors
that they would be kept together and
not allowed to communicate with any
one during the trial. Adjournment was
taken then until tomorrow morning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
PUT IN RECEIVERS HANDS
South Carolina Lumber Concern Char.
tered Under Virginin Laws.

South Carolina Lumber Concern Char.
tered Under Virginin laws.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-United
States Circuit Judge Pritchard. who
was in Washington to-day, announced
the appointment of F. B. Wetherill,
j. C. Courly and j. N. Howard as re-
ceivers Of the kanawha Lumber Com
pany, OF South Carolina. a corporation
organized under the laws of Virginia.
Bond was fixed at $4,000 each.
Judge Pritchard was on his way
from Asheville to Richmond. He went
to the Capitol and saw number of his
former colleagues in the Senate. He
went also to the War Department. and
had somewhat extended Interview
with Secretary Taft. 1t Is understood
that Judge Pritchards visit, Had no
connection with the pending dispensary
cases In South Carolina. The judge
declined to discuss that matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
DEATH IN FOREST FIRE
Four Persons Fatally Burned In ringing
Flames Near TOinnhawk, n. e.

WILMINGTON, N. Gu March 9.-Pas.
sengers arriving on a belated Atlantic
Coast Line train from Fayetteville this
morning report a fierce forest fire
raging in the vicinity OF Tomahawk
fifty miles west OF ,..lmington. Hun
dreds OF cross-ties were burned and
four men of the community, one white
and three negroes, who had turned out
to fight the flames. were cut off and
fatally burned. one OF the coiored men
having succumbed to his injuries last
night.
The fire was famed by high wind
and swept everything before 1t, The
railroad track OF the Atlantic Coast
Line was burned for some distance
DELAYING for six hours the train whic.
brought news of the fire. There is nc
telephone communication with Toma
hawk, and the extent of the damage
to property cannot be learned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
ARE SHOT FROM AMBUSH
Three Men Fired Upon From Convent
Grounds mud Ono VIII Die.

TAMPA, FLA, March 9.-Dr. Gio-
vanni Granna. prominent physician.
his brother in-law. John Orifino. and
a friend, Alfonso Mule. were shot from
ambush in Ybor City by four men
who had secreted themselves In the
grounds of st. Joseph's convent. Mule
will probably die. The others were
only slightly wounded.
All are Italians. and the shooting
is believed to be the result of Black
Hand plot. Five thousand dollars was
demanded from DR.. Granna several
weeks ago and he had also been noti-
fled to leave the city Demands have
also been made on other prominent
Italians and much alarm has prevail
ed In the Italian colony. The police
picion
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
Not Needing Appeals of His
Young Wife, Crowd Takes
Life Of Alleged Murderer.
OTHER MEN INVOLVED
ARE PLACED IN JAIL
Thomas Gross and Fred Dye
Charged With Completely in
Killing, Hurried to Lebanon
to Escape Vengeance.
Fatal Shooting at
Dance Cause.
Especial to The rlmes-Dl.pa,ch.l ]


~ RISTOL, VA, March 9.-Swift
vengeance was meted out to
~ Jackson Presler. a young mar
ried man. who was taken from
his home. near Swords Creek,
Russell county, Va. in spite of his
wife's appeal, last night by mob OF
500 men. who hanged him to tree.
George Call and John Mutter. young
men who are said to have stood high
in the community. were murdered ir
cold blood Saturday night, and Presle,
was charged with being implicated ir
the killing, which is said to have beer
committed without warrant.
Two others Arrested.
Thomas Gross and Fred Dye, young
men, who are also charged with having
been implicated in the double murder
were arrested Sunday and hurried to
Jail. at Lebanon, distance OF about
twenty miles, in order to prevent q
lynching, as sentiment was then at
fever heat. and efforts were being made
to organize a mob.
A message from Lebanon late this
afternoon stated that the two men hat
been lodged In Jail there, and that
news had been received that the moi
which lynched Presler was being in.
creased, and was said to be on it's way
to Lebanon with a view to lynchinG
Gross and Dye. The sheriff immediate
~ increased the guard around the jail
and a battle is anticipated in the even
the mob goes on to Lebanon.
On account of the remoteness o!
Swords Creek, which Is in the noun
tain district, 1t has been impossible t.
receive details of the murder here. II
the event of battle tonight news o,
1t will hardly reach here before to-
morrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
SITUATION TENSE
At CAPITOL NOW
Appropriation Bill Hangs in
Balance and Fight Will
be Long and Hot,
RADFORD TRYING TO
UPSET SCHOOL PLAN
Senate Has Adopted Report, and
House Will Go After 1t This
Morning-Attack on Board
of Fisheries Yesterday.
The Racing Bill
Dead.
IMPORTANT BILLS
PASSED YESTERDAY
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
To rearrnnge the circuits and fx
the time of holding the various
circuit courts.
To provide new charter for city
of Charlottesville.
In relation to license for catching
asli for oil or manure.
TO provide n cattle quarantine.
Regulating the hnndling of state
school funds.
Regulating fees of county officers,
sherlns, sergennts, cOnstnbles, etc.
SENATE.
Providing penalties for sending
threatening letters.
In relation to the cstntcs Of per-
SONS presumed to he dend.
In relation to carrying concealed
weapOns.
Fixing the compensation of COM
mlssioners of the revenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
FLEET OFF MEXICAN COAST
VIII Reach MaEdaIenn Bay Two Dny,
Ahead of Schedule.

ON BOARD u. S. S. GEORGIA, 5 p.
NJ. March S.-(Via United wireless Tel
egraph Company.)-The fleets position
at this hour is latitude l4.a7 north
longitude l0.2.01 west. The. weather
is fine and the ships are moving along
at speed of ten and half knots an
Magdalena Bay on March 18th, two
days ahead of their schedule. The
cruise has been successful in every
way. The ships are in perfect condi-
tion and will be ready for record tar
get practice Immediately upon their
arrival at Magdalena Bay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
Tonnssl Is Illectrocutcd.

TRENTON. N. j. March 9.--Michael
Tomass was electrocuted at the State
prison at 1880 O'clock tonight for the
umrder of his landlady, Della Congelio.
Tomassi was accompanied by two
priests, one of whom was Father Fish,
the Catholic chaplain of the State
prison. Tomassi was In a state of col
lapse. Death was instantaneous.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
Had ,1umps On the Dolphin

An epidemic Of mumps aboard Sec
retary of the Navy Metcalf's dispatch
boat, the Dolphin, was narrowly avert,
ed several days ago by the removal
of six stricken mon to the Naval HOS
the officers of the vessel say that but
six men We're stricken, it Is UNDER
stood that thirty-tive others We're
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
TRIES TO END HER LIFE

Woman of Whom Little Is known At
tempts Suicide In NOrfolk.
NORFOLK, VA, March 9.-Mrs
Marie Morris attempted suicide to-
night In the Chamberlayne Building by
swallowing three blchloride OF NOR
curry tablets. She will recover.
The police have been unable to se-
cure any information as to the identity
OF the woman'a friends or relatives, or
why she tried to end her life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
RING BELONGED TO BERRY

Damaging Evidence Agatnst Felkcr
Unearthed In Pawn Shop.
NEW ORLEANS, LA. March o.--Chiei
OF Police Ii, Mallory Boush, OF Norfolk
Va. to- day had identiliedsa ring pawn
ed by parish prisoner here as the
property Of All. Berry, n young Geor-
ygian. who was Killed IN Norfolk last
October. This prisoner Is II. c.. Felker
alias George Hamilton, who, with
Charles Woatherbee. was arrested here
recently and convicted OF several rob-
berries. Chief Boush found no evidence
against Weatherbee, The ring was
identified to-day by II. B,JIones, a jews
eler Of Atlanta. Ga, !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
INVALID FROM VIRGINIA
DIES IN MISSISSIPpI

Especial to The Times-D Dspatchsl
CHRISTIAN, MISS. March o--Miss
Mary T., GOODWIN, of Virginia, and Mrs.
FT, Hearford, of Chicago, both aged in
valias. who came here together sew
eral months ago, died within five min
utes Of one another to-day. The res
mains were sent to their respective
homsA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
DEATH ON THE RAIL.
Man Partly Deaf Is Run Down by 6
N. & w. Train.
[special to The imes-plspatch.l

LURAY. Va. March s.-James
Weaver, aged about fifty years, was
run over by Norfolk and Western
train near Rileyville. this county, yes
terday, and killed. Weaver was some
what deaf. and. though the engineer
sounded the whistle In an effort to
attract his attention, he did not dis
cover the oncoming train until too
close to escape. Weaver was the son
of Tillman' S. Weaver, a prominent cit
izen of this county, and leaves a widow
and several children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-10
RESIST JAPAN's DEMAND
Chinese Propose to Get Back by BOY.

Chinese PROPOSE 10 Uet bnck Dy boy.
cottinE Her Manufactures.
CANTON. March "a monster meet
ing was held here tonight to resist
the demand of the Japanese for the
release of the Tatsu Maru. The meet
ing was attended by a great number
of prominent personages, who vlgor-
ously asserted China's sovereign rights.
A resolution was adopted to the eff.
feet that, falling the confiscation, OF
the ship and her cargo, boycott would
be inaugurated against japanese man
ufaCturerS.