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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
WIFE NOW WITH HIM
Mrs. Evans ard Her Daughter Join the
AdmirnS at Hot Springs.

Mrs. Evans ard Her Daughter Join the
Admiral at Hot Springs.
PASO ROBLES, HOT SPRINGS. CAL.
April 9.-Mrs. Robley d. Evans and
her daughter, Mrs. Charlotte C. Marsh.
arrived here late to-day and joined
Rear Admiral Evans at the Hot Springs.
Their coming cheered him greatly Mrs.
Evans and Mrs. Marsh We're accom-
panied by Lieutenant Frank Taylor
Evans. who went to Los Angeles TO
meet them: Mayor A. c. Harper, of Los
Angeles. and a number of friends
Licutenant-Colonel George II. Torney,
department surgeon general at the
Preside. San Francisco. who is per-
sonal friend of Admiral Evans. was
here last Sunday and made thorough
examination OF him. He agreed With
DIR. P. e. Mcdonald, surgeon OF the
Connecticut. who is in charge OF Adj
miral Evans. that the proper course
OF treatment was being followed. Dr.
Torney will come to the springs again
to morrow or Sunday.
Now that, the ad,niral's rheumatism
has been greatly relieved by the treat
ment here, the efforts of the physi-
clans will be directed toward build
ing up the admiral's strength.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
FOR SELLING COCAINE.
Man Convicted in Norfolk and Given Three
Years In Penitentinry.
rSpecial to The Times dispatch.


NORFOLK. VA, April 9.--Doc Richard
son, charged with the illegal possession OF
COO aine for the purpose of traffic In the same,
was convicted in the Corporation Court to-
dav and sentenced to three years in the PEN
itentiary under the new Virginia State law
for the suppression OF the sale of this most
dangerous drug.
The trial of w. II. Mackimmie, proprietor
of a Butte Street drug store, indicted joint
ly with Richardson. occurs on Monday next.
Richardson's trial consumed two hours.
witnesses were positive in their identifica-
ton of the prisoner as thesperson from whom
they had purchased cocaine. Richardson
taking the stand became terribly tangled
under the fire OF Commonwealth's-Atto
Triton. and asked the Commemorative at
torrey II he expected man to convict him
self. Richardson declared that Mackimmie
had given him Sl62 with which to order the
cocaine, which he simply secured and turn
ed over to Mackimmie. in the rear Of whose
place he had picture framing establish
ment. This judge Wilcox. counsel for the
defense. commended was no violation against
the State law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
THIS LAST WEEK
OF FLEETS STAY
To Weigh Anchor at Magdalena
Bay Tomorrow and Steam
for San Diego.

MAGDALENA BAY. MEXICO. April
3. via SAN DIEGO, CAL, April 9.-The
Atlantic fleet to-day Will enter upon the
last week of its stay at Magdalena Bay
Ships Will weigh anchor April 18th and
steam for San Diego. where they are
due to arrive at 1 P. NJ. Tuesday, April
18th The feet formation will be
slightly changed for the last leg of tile
journey, when Admiral Thomas trans
Connecticut. The third and fourth
divisions will change places Rear-Ad-
miral Sperry, on the Alabama, COM
handing the eight ships of the second
squadron. The Maine and Minnesota,
of the third division, will also change,
the Minnesota taking the place in line,
and Captain Harder, of the Maine, as
Stunning temporary command of the
fourth division.
Torpedo drills have practically beer
completed. The work of coaling the
ships is being rushed forward with
all speed day and night. Cleaning and
painting is going on on all sides
Every bit of metal and wood work Is
being gone over with the most scrupu-
lous care. The ships will be models
of order and cleanliness when they
roach the California coast.
steward on the Rhode Island. died
Friday night of Brights disease, and
was buried Saturday in the little
cemetery in Magdalena. This is the
second death since the fleets arrival
here, the first one being an ordinary
seaman on the Missouri
Commander Albert w. Grant, of the
Arethusa. will become chief of staff by
order of Admiral Evans as soon as his
ship reaches this port.
Commander Grant succeeds Captain
Fl. Ingersoll, who was detached while
the Connecticut was at San Diego. 1t
it understood that Commander Grant
will be chief OF staff to Admirals
Thomas and Sperry when they succeed
to command.
Preparations are proceeding for the
fleet regatta to be held Friday. The
officers and men have greater liberty
now, and are putting their time IN
training for the coming athletic eXer-
cises Hunting fishing and outdoor
sports are the chief pastimes.
Boxing bouts are being held on
board the ships almost nightly in pre-
paration for the fleet championship
events scheduled for Los Angeles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
FOR OPEN SHOP POLICY
Lake Carriers Association Determine
to Follow This Line.

CLEVELAND. o.. April 9.-The open
shop policy Will be adhered to by yes
sci owners in the operation of boats
on the Great Lakes this season. A
stand of this character in dealing with
organized labor was unanimously
agreed to at the annual meeting of the
Lake Carriers Association here to-day.
The rule Will be put into operation
at once, and will affect upward of 40
600 men. Whether the plan adopted by
the boat owners will be opposed by the
various unions is unknown. None OF
their representatives was present at
the meeting.
While the carriers do not take the
position of being antagonistc to or
ganized labor, they say employees VIII
be dealt with individually. irrespective
of their labor affiliations. The vessel
men also recommended the paying OF
the highest wages.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
LITTLE HOPE FOR BILLEK
Supreme Court Denies Petition of For
tune Teller For Kchcnring.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL, April a.--Un-
less Governor Deneen or the State
Board of Pardons intervenes. Herman
Btllek will hang in Chicago April cath.
lexis petition for a rehearing.
The condemned man is a Bohemian
fortune teller, who is accused of having
caused the death of several members
of a Chicago family named Vzral. who
persisted one after another from pois-
oning.
After Billek's conviction. Father j.
y. O'Calasilan. head of the Paulist Or
der In Chicago, became convinced tina I
Blllek WAS innocent. Later two of
the principal witnesses against Billek
acknowledged that their testimony was
perjury. done at the instance of q po-
lice officer and assistant prosecutor.
whose alleged motive was to gain pres
tige and promotion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
SHOT AT TARGET HIT WHALE
Big Ono. Killed by Shells of Fleet, on
Shore Near Los Angeles.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April o.
During it's target practice at Magdalena
Bay the battleship fleet apparently hit
an immense whale, The wounded mon
ster made its way up the coast as far
as Newport Beach, near Los Angeles.
and was tossed ashore by the tide yes
tcrday. dying. The monster is be-
tween forty and forty-1ve feet In
length, and has two holes through the
middle of its back, which undoubtedly
were nj ade by shells, stray or other
wise. 1t is the largest whale ever seen
dead in Southern California,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
PRoTECT THE UNIFORMS.
Naval Officers Urge Bill to Prevent
Discrimination Against Men.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., April 9.-Many
naval officers We're present to-day at
hearing before the Judiciary Conn
mittee of the Rhode Island House of
Representatives. to support a bill which
intended to protect the uniform OF
the United States Navy in all places
when Worn by those who are not per-
mitted to dress In civilians clothes.
The bill grew out of the case of Chief
Yeoman Fred ]. Buzle. who was re-
fused admission to a Newport dancing
pavilion because he was In uniform.
Letters from Admiral George Dewey
and Rear-Admiral S. B. Luce favoring
the, bill, were read. Admiral Dewey
said:
Not only myself but the service at
large. was much interested in the case
Of CHief Woman Ruzle VS., the Newport
Amusement Association. and 1T would
Seem that the bill, it passed will pre-
vent such recurrence and protect our
men md the national uniform"
Prominent among the speakers We're
Hear-Admiral r. F., Chadwick. retired
Captain A. G. Dillingham;, superintend-
ent Of the naval training service, and
Lieutenant- Commander r. s. Sanchez.
Mate Mckay, of Newport, told the
gathering that the sailors at Newport
had come TO feel that it was badge
Of dIshonor to wear the uniform In
ghat city. He asked that his ,shpmates
be protected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
Jacobs & Levy
ROBERTS WINS HIS CASE
Having Liquor For Use in Proprietar,
Article Not Violation of Inv.

ATLANTA. GA. April a.-The Geor-
the decision of the city Criminal Court
In the case of DR.. f. NJ Roberto. who
vas fined for keeping liquor in a pub
lie place.
tionality Of the state prohibition law
In the definition Of what public place
is The Court of Appeals holds that
In the meaning and spirit of the law
can't is kept as an ingredient OF prep
aration not an intoyicant 1.-THE ntoxi-
cant itself being kept under lock and
Key and lot accessible to the public.
DR.. Roberts was arrested after the
discovery IN Ills place of business OF
liquor which he was using in the man
ufacture OF a proprietary article.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
TAFT ON PHILIPPINES
This the sccrctnry's Theme mt Banquet
In Cincinnati.

In Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI. o., April 9.-Secretary
w. H. TAFT was the guest of honor
and sole speaker at a banquet to-
night given by the Phoenix Club, which
was attended by more than 800 proni
nent citizens. nearly all of whom were
old friends and neighbors of the sec
Rotary.
During the day Mr. Taft was busy,
most of the program, however. being
noon in the Chamber of Commerce was
the occasion for a few remarks on the
Panama Canal. In the afternoon he
was taken to League Park. where he
saw a baseball game.
The reception that preceded the even
ing banquet was largely attended. Mr..
Taft spoke at the banquet on the Phil
ippines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
kLLs WIFE; snoors SELF.
said they Qunrreied, tic Lost His TEN.
pcr, Killed Her :nd TricM to End Life.

per, Killed Her and Tried to End Life.
PITTSBuRG. PA, April 9.--Willian
r. Reiss. proprietor OLA meat market
at Economy. the former communistif
settlement near here. was found thi
morning in his home by clerk lin
conscious and apparently dying FROM
a bullet wound. while his wife lasI
dead in her bed, also the victim of
bullet.
Confessing late to-day, it is allege
that he fired two Ahots. A forrnsi
charge of murder was placed again
him and policeman is on guard
bis bedside in hospital in Rochest,
Pa, where he was taken soon af
the tragedy was discovered. lie $
that when he returned home
night lie and his wife became iir
we'd in an alteration, during WI
she called him names, which kext
him into an uncomfortable frenzy and
he shot her dead. He then attempted
to end his own life.
Friends of Reiss attribute his acts
to q deranged mental condition. About
five years ago he had begun the cree
tion of hotel in Economy and APP
piled for a liquor license. Being re-
fused this, he abandoned the hotel
plan. and since. ii is said has been
despondent and melancholy. The
Reisses were married seven years
ago, and relatives say they apparently
live happily. Members OF the family
know of no motive for the crime. The
body of Mrs. Reiss was broughtlTo the
home of her mother, Mrs. futtenweil-
er, in this city. from where funeral
services will be held
Reiss is seriously wounded, but is
expected to recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
CH|NA'S BOYCOTT
AGAINST JAPAN.
Merchants Guild Of Hong Kong
Will Not Contract for Japa-
nese Wares.
WOMEN IN THE MOVEMENT
One Thousand Females, Robcd in
Mourning, Pledge Support OF
Popular Step.
WOMEN IN THE MOVEMENT

SHANGHAI, April 9.-Thc Chinese
Merchants Guild Of Hong Kong has
notified Its coinpatriots at Nagasaki
Kobe and Yokohama not to contract
for any further Japanese wares, and
only to- use non-Japanesc bottoms in
the shipment of goods. The piece
goods dealers are adhcring to the boy
colt against Japan.
At meeting held at Canton 1000
women dressed in white. the sign OF
mourning. pledged themselves to sup
port the boycott after listening to
hysterical addresses on the subject.
Viceroy Tuan fang IL improving.
Japan Is reported to be sending a
stronger force of troops to the Kwanto
district.
Following the seizure of the Japanese
steamship Tatsu Maru of Macao by the
Chinese authorities. on the charge that
che was engaged in running arms for
the use of Chinese rebels. there was
intense excitement in Canton and Shan
ghai. caused by the desire on the part
OF the Chinese. that their government
refuse the request OF Japan for the
return CT the vessel with an apology
and the payment of an indemnity.
The Chinese government acceded TO
Japan's demand in a slightly modified
form, and the Indignation of tho can
tonesc was without bounds. They held
meetings OF protest. and proposed. us
a retaliatory measure, the adoption 81
general boycott against japanese
goods. The boycott began March 18TH.
Women at several OF the meetings
gave pledges not to ask in the stores
for any goods of Japanese manufacture.
On March 18th $1,000 Cantonese
pledged themselves to the death to
uphold the dignity OF China. BY the
next day the feeling had spread to
Hanisow and Shanghai in both of
which places indignation meetings
were held.
On March 22d $4,000 Cantonese as
sembled in massmceting organized
by the Canton Self-Government Socie-
~. The principal buildings were draped
in black. and violent speeches were
made. Scores of people at the gain
ering took off the wearing apparel
of Japanese manufacture which they
wore--caps and handkerchiefs-and
made huge bonfire of them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
For Killing Ills Mother.

ANDERSON, S. c., April o.--Grover
Blake. who killed his mother with a
hammer for the purpose of robbery,
March 2lst last, pleaded guilty to-day
and was sentenced to the penitentinry
for life. The sentence was received
by the youth With scarcely a change
of countenance, butaon the way to the
jail he said the judge had been very
kind to him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
TEUTONIC GETS IN AHEAD
Admirers of the Caronin Charge Her
Dcfcnt to the Fog.

NEW YORK, April s.--After close
and exciting race. which began at
Daunts Rock, in Queenstown Harbor.
on April 3D. the transatlantic liners
reutonic, of the White Star Line, and
the Caron!a. of the Cunard Line, ar
rived here to-day. Although the Teu
tonic made the trip in six days twenty
one hours and six minutes, outstrip-
ping the Carona by one hour and TWEEN
ty-six minutes, the admirers of the lat
ter boat claim that only the fog Of
last evening made her the loser in
The Caronia started thirty-seven
minutes before the Teutonic, but the
boats We're never more than ten miles
apart, leading alternately. The pas
sengers were greatly interested in the
race.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
VIII Command Worlds sympathy

LONDON, April 1o.-The Times, in
an editorial this morning, on President
RooseVelts message on anarchism, says
that the President has entered on a
campaign that will command the SYM
patty and moral support of the civil
lied world. Fuller particulars, says
the Times, will be awaited with the
deepest interest in all the states OF
the Old World, and, whatever may be
thought of the prospects of his strug-
gle with this terrible evil. honest men
everywhere will wish him victory in
the fray.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
MINISTER TOLD FORTUNES
Court Convicts Aged DIR. George III.
Brooks on Testimony Of Women.

PITTsBuRG. Pa, April o.-The Rev.
Dr.. George II. Brooks. pastor of the
First Spiritualistic Church of Pitts
burg. has been convicted in open court
of fortune-telling. The minister, who
lis about sixty years of age, is said to
have derived large income from read
ing the Lands of women at 81 per read
ing. There was quite an array of wit
ncsses against him to-day, some OF
them women of the best families, who
testified much against their Will.
DR.. Brooks made defense for him
self, saying that he had simply been
experimenting In psychometry read
ings. adding. II can sense these spirits
at times thousands and thousands of
miles away Sometimes l cannot con-
verse with the spirits. but at other
times 1 can converse with them quito
freaI,-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
WAR VETERANS SUICIDE
Colonel w. l.. Delncey kills Himself
by IuhulinE Gas,


PoUGHKEEPSIE, n. Y. April o.
Colonel William l.. Deacey, who was
a boy soldier during the Civil War
committed suicide early this morning
by inhaling gas at his boarding house
He left rambling letter, declaring
that he had homicidal mania, and
rather than commit homicide had de-
c!ded to take his life.
Coonel Lelacey. at the age of SIX
teen. enlisted in New Jersey regi-
ment and served through the civil
War. He was taken prisoner, con-
fined in Libby prison and at Belle
Isle, and was twice wounded. We was
admitted to the bar of New York
State in 1879, and since then had prac-
ticed law in Poughkeepsie. He was a
prominent c. A. r. man. In 1892 he
was senior vice commander of the State
department of the Grand Army.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
CHINA CRIES OUT AGAINST
USE OF LOTTERY TICKETS

HoNGKoNG, April 9.--The Hongkons
Chamber of Commerce has sent a circular
10 the London, Manchester, Liverpool, Brad
ford. Glasgow, Shanghai. Tien-Tsn and
other chambers OF commerce suggesting di-
pie matte action against the Japanese Cot
ton Splnners' Association in their apulosSI
t. Insert lottery tickets in bales of ccie
yarns, thus artitlcally fostering the ia
anese trade 10 the detriment of the India
The value of Hongkong's yearly lmporta
tions amounts to S25.00oO00 OF which 80 pe
cent. are Indian. II IS commended that III
,Inl anese scheme is calculated to appeal L,
the gambling instincts of the Chinese,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
OPEN BIG ROLLING MILL.
Large Plant to Begin Near Norfolk the
First of May,
Especial to The Times Dispatch]

I I
NORFOLK, VA. April s-.fhe half-m-
lion dollar plant of the West Virginia Roll
ing Mills, located on the Eastern Branch
of the Elizabeth River, near the Underwater
junction of the Norfolk and Southern Rail-
way, will begin active operations With be-
tween 200 and 400 men on May 1st.
This plant is composed mostly of the 81
gnntic machinery taken from the Carnegie
Mill, which was located at Allegheny, and
tho finishing touches arc now being put on
1t Will manufacture bars for reinforced con-
crete rails cotton bands and other similar
steel products, The output will be 600 tons
daily To accomplish this 1t will be neces-
sary to use two carloads of coal day
Contracts for period of five years have
already been let for the entire output OF the
mill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10

opposed to the present government. in
Guiding the better classes of Hattiana
contemplate movement which VIII
bring matters to crisis within very
short time. 1t Is said that they will
take advantage of the presence in thu
harbor OF the United States warsfips
to make an armed demonstration. nof
in the expectation of overthrowing the
government, but in the hope of preclp,
itating landing, of marines and sub
sequently American intervention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
Much Capital Awaits Investment.

LONDON. April 9.-As an Illustration
OF the huge amount of capital await
ing solid Investment in London. II is
announced that the first days applica-
tiuns for the County Councils 3l-2
per cent. of $l3,750,0o0, issued at par,
amounted to s5oO,Oo0.oOo. A similar
loan year ago was issued at 81, and
then it was covered about twentyfold,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
Mrs. Sage. Gift to Princeton

PRINCETON. N. j., April 9.-At a
Princeton University to-day announce
ment was made of the gift of S25O.OOO
from Mrs. Russell Sage for dormitory
building 10 be used by members OF
the freshman class. The board adopt
ed a resolution thanking Mrs. Sage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
ChnlIenge 10 n Duel.

ST. PETERSBURG, April Count ylad
ms BohrlnsSI, president of the Consto,
tional Conservative Party and marshal,
nobility. has challenged Prof Paul n. NJ
kotf, leader of the Constitutional Democss8
t. duel folotnw n dispute arisng bet ns
them in the duuia Prof. Miiukom he5tV
ciined 10 accept the challenge. on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
Norfolk Man WEEDS.

Especial to The Times pispatch,l
NORFOLK. VA, April p,---Advices have
been received here to the effect that II. n.
Page, vce-president OF H. II, Page q Co.
lInc1, OF Norfolk, was on last Tuesday
married to Miss Barberina Page, of SPRING
nclo, Mass, in New York City. Following
tbs ceremony MI, and Mrs Page left for
California; where they viii spend several
months, but VIII then return TO Norfolk,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
TO INVESTIGATE THE TRUST
CONTROLLING NAVAL STORES

sAyANNAH, GA. April a.-The gen
era grand jury for the Southern Dis
trict of Georgia WAS to-day charged
by Judge w. b. Sheppard, of the
Northern District of Florida III con-
anectIon with the investigation that is
to he made of the alleged trust that
controls the naval stores trade, The
court charged the jury upon the Sher-
man law to prevent combination In res
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
HAITI IN A FERMENT.
Said That Natives Want to Force In
Prevention by Amcrica

PORT AJ PRINCE, April 9.-There Is
reason to believe that measures are
now being taken in this city to force
the intervention of the United states, II
possfble AT tho moment apparent
tranquility prevails, but there is good
authority for the statement that hos
tility against the present Haitian gov
ernnent is growing more intense.
1t is rtmored and the rumor is q
very general one. chat those who are
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
ONE BURNED TO DEATH
AND PERHAPS ANOTHER

NEW YORK, April Gone person is
known to have been burned to death,
and another life is believed to have
been lost, in fire that drove twenty
tenants from house In Pitts Street
early Tonight. A body supposed to be
that of William Chesney, a youth. was
found in the ruins.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
LOOKING FOR A FIEND
WHO WILL HARDLY LIVE

FORT WORTH, TEN. April "a special
from Longvicw. Tex. says: Intense eN-
element prevails here following an attack
on tweive-year-old May Norris by Albert
Temple. a negro early to-day. While re-
turning home from a visit in the neShher- \
hood the negro seized the child and att
tmepted to carry her into nearby thcket
but dropped her and ran when her sefeS,
attracted the attention Of an old negro H.
started to the rescue. Almost every mar
ana boy able TO bear arms is looking for TN
negro, and IL caught he will probably b
lynched st.a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10

straint OF trade ard gave his view as
to what constitutes monopoly. or
lenses against the Sherman law, he
said, are usually committed by the
forming of conspiracies. and he charged
that the evidence secured should be
carefully sifted to ascertain II there
has been any conspiracy formed and
entered into
4 number of witnesses were ex-
amined, and moro will be examined to-
morrow. 1t is said the jury will re-
port Saturday. N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
rurnY nEAps pELEGAT1oN.
Ills i.ist the Only One Filled for Dele
gates from City of NOri0iiS.

Especial to ,be Times pspatch,l
NORFOLK, VA, April 9,-lames v,
Trehy, the leader of the state organ
ization" faction of tho Democratic
party will head the Norfolk delega-
ton to the Democratic State consen-