Richmond Palladium (Daily), 24 January 1902 — Page 1

BAIL Y PAUL ABlUM.

TrDTTOI WEKKI,ETABI.IMHE1)1H3I. UAl JL.Y KUTAU L.13HW.13 RICHMOND DAILY PALLADIUM,' FRI DAY, JANUABY 24, 1502. O N'K CEXT A COPY. Signal Station, Pike's Peak, Colorado. PHOTO BYE F OALBCY. WEAKENS AT LAST

FAREWELL Banquet to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Elder at the Hotel Westcott Last. Evening.

Tbe farewell receptions to J. F. Elder and wife have been numerous the past month, and the dinner given last evening at The Westcott was tbe last a sort of cap-sheaf, as it were. It was a most elegant affair, ooe not often equaled in Rcbmond. Mr. L ve tal apparently dor e his best, and the result was what one of the guests describes as a "drem," lasting from 7:30 to near midnight. Tne dinner was served in the ordinary , and the aTnement was uci que. A large circular table was arranged for the eDtire party consist ing of 32 guests. The fl ral decora tions were superb. Tbe center of the table was occupied bv an immense floral decoration of white roses, vines and ferns. Tbe room was in perfect elegance, a " vision of handsome men, beautiful women, Gne linen, elegant china, aud , daintt viands ' There were eight courses, with all the delicacies that could b thought of, almost, and closing with the cigars and the coffee Cain' full orchestra furnishtd beautiful mi Fie Tne social part of the supper was en ir-y infor mal. Every guest was required to tell a story, make a speech, or sing a song; and several o the best after-dinner speakers in the city were present. Fun and good fellowship reijrned sunw. The guests, of whom there were 32, were the following: J. F. Elder and wife, John Poundstone and wife, Leroy Brown and wife, Omer Hollingsworth and wife. Harry Downing and wife, C. W. Elmer and ife, J. A. Carr and wife, A. G. Ogborn aDd wife. E. U Beatty and ife, J. H. Nicholson and wife. Frank Lackey and wi'e, Mrs. Howard Dill, Mrs. F. A. Wilkie, Mrs. Walker, Miss M. E. JJ. CulbertwMj, Dr. Harry Weist, Horace Starr, John L, Rupe.Durton Westcott,Jesse lieeves, George Love. Attempt to Assassinate the King of Greece. V'enna, Austria, Jan. 21. The Naue Freie Presse prints an unconfirmed story of an attempt to assassinate Kmg"George o Oreece, by a man who attacked the King with a knife in a park. The park inspector interfered and received a wjuod and arrested tbe would-be assassin. Old Officers Reelected. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 24. The miners' convention re-elected President Mitchell, Vice President Lewis and Secretary and Treasurer Wilson. George Stevens Dead. The death of George Stevens last f veuing, as stated in the obituarv not c s in this issue, was not a surprise to his friends us it was ap parent for some time that he could not recover. He had been in a help ! ss condition for some weeks Mr. Stevens came here from New Yotk something over twenty-five years ago and was a clerk in Hunt's grocery. He then went to Connersville and was in business there for sometime, and returning here clerked in Denison's bat store. Later on the A. and P. Tea company put him in charge of their business in this city, , which he conducted t with marked ability and success, until failing health compelled bim to retire from active life. From then! n be did a little iasuracce business, i He as one of the staunchest mem- i bers of tbe Masonic fraternity, a val-j ued member of Richmond lodge. He; was master of this lodge for several terms, and treasurer of the lodge at tbe time of his death. He was also high priest in the chapter. Danish West Indies Ceded to United States. Washington, D C, Jan. 24 The treaty ceding tbe Danish West Indies to tbe Uaited States was signed today It will be sent at once to the senate. Refused to Retire Hobson. Washington. D C, Jan. 24. The; naval retiring board declined to re- ; tire Captain Richmond P. Hobson at ; bis rqieton account of a Section of j bis eyes. Tbe board of physicians ; reported that his eyes are not per-;, manenlly injured. Kentucky Breaks Out. j . Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 24. In the house today Averdick (Dem.) of Coviogton offered a joint resolution condeming President Roosevelt for send ing a special envoy to the coronation j of King Edward. Rigdon of Bracken offered a resolution prohibiting the j use of school books which do not give ' Admiral Schley full credit for the victory at Santiago. j Philippine Bill Passed inj the House. ; -1 "Washington, D. C, Jan. 24. Inf

- - the bouse Cannon emarded a separate vote on the amendment of tbe bill tj appropriate f :M),MN i for the proection and shelter of the army in '.he Philippine. Tbe amendment carried 173 to 105. Republicans all voted for it; Democrats against exuept sixteen. Richardson moved to recommit the amendment with instructions to amend providing that the President furnish a detailed statement how tbe money is expended. This wan defeated 124 to 159 and the bill was passed. Watson Honored. (Connersviilc News.) . Hon. James E. Watson has been asked to make the speech at the Grant memorial meeting in New York city in April. In urging bim o accept the invitation, Speaker Henderson is reported, to have said: "Jim. 'Uiere are a- thousand men in the United States who would give a thousand dollars for the opportunity to make that speech. We have selected you and want you to do it." Health Office. The measles seem to be dropping. There were but four new cases reported today, in the following families: Don Hail, 246 south eighth street, Ed. aged 7 years. M. H. Bradley, 215 north sixteenth street, Herbert, aired 6 years. Will Piehl. 1124 north -1 street, Iorley, aged 8 years. W. S. Thompson, 433 rorth ninth street, Fannie Dean, aged 7 years. BIRTHS. To Frank and Jesse Stout Personett. 1210 Hunt street, a daughter, and son, third and fourth children. They are twins. All dointr nicely. To J. A. and Maggie Epps Wade, 205 south twelfth street, a daughter, second child. American Horseman Suicides. New Market, England, Jan. 24. Lew Warner, the American horseman, died this morning from the effect of a suicidal pistol shot. Suf fering from pleurisy caused the act. EARTHQUAKE Felt in St Louis, Kansas City and Other Places. St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 24. Two distinct shocks of earthquake were felt in St. Louis and vicinity about 5 a m. The first shock was light but the second was more severe. Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 24 What is believed to be an earthquake was felt in the northeast part of the city today. No damage resulted. Quincv, IlL, Jan. 24 A pronounced earthquake was felt here at 4:40 a m. It lasted nearly a minute. The oscilliation was from the west. The shaking of walls was perceptible in many brick houses. St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 24. An earth: quake was felt distinctly at Alton and Belleville At Alton many per ' sons left their beds. Some got into the streets.. , Notice to Candidates All those desiring their names placed on the township tickets for road supervisors should report Iheir names and pay their assessments to their respective towns-hip chairmen on or before February 1. W. E. WlNEBrRG, Chairman County Central Commit-

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NEW CAMERA CLUB. An Organization of Photographers for Pleasure and Profit A newCameraclubis being formed here that will oe a most interesting organization, not only to members but to the citizens at large, lhe club will endeavor to get every person in the city owning a camera into its membership. Every month or so there will be a public exhibit of work for prizes. The competitiou for prizes is not to be limited to the members, but any person in the city will be allowed to compete whether a member or. sot, witb tbe uoder&tandJ mgv liowevWTthat picttireSt&Ktn-gr prizes are to become club property.. The exhibits are to be novel. The pictures are to be submit ted In the form in which they are originally made carbon, velox, aristo, or other prints, of any size. From the original negative a lantern slide is to be made at the expense of the club, but the exhibitor is privileged to make his own slide if be prefers. The prizes are to be awarded by a committee of five. The exhibits of the slides are to be made in the Gennett, and tickets will be sold to the general public. The receipts from the sale of tickets for each meetingare to be given in cash prizes after the expenses of the meeting are paid. Schley Starts For Chicago. Washington, D. C, Jan. 24. -Admiral and Mrs. Schley left on the Chicago 10:50 a. m. train in a private car attiched to the Baltimore and Ohio train. Masonic Funeral Notice. All brethren in good standing are requested to meet at Masonic Temple Sunday, January 26, at 1 o'clock p. m sharp, to attend the funeral of our di e?ased brother, George T. Stevens. R. Pause, W. M. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. 'Gatzek Edwin L , sKn of -Joseph Gatzek, died last night at 12:15 at tbe home of his parents, 317 south fifth street, aged 14 vears. Tbe funeral will take p ace Mocda.v irniner at 9 o'clock fr-m St Andrew's church, intermeut at St. Andrew's cemeterv. Manford James L. Manford died vesterday afternoon at the home of his son." J. E. Manford. 218 north sixteenth street, from pneumonia, at thj age of 65 years. The funeral takes p'a- tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the hom. Rev. Parker of the First Baptist church officiating. Intermert will be at Earlham. Stevens George T. Stevens.aued years, died last right at 7:30 o'c'ock, at his home, 1017 north A street, from paralysis of the brain. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Presbyterian church, Rev. I. M. Hughes officiatii g, and will be in charge of Richmond lodge F. & A. M. Interment will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. The Get overall factory started up Monday in good style and has been adding to the force daily. Work is going on lively down there now.with a good force on and orders beinff filled with a rush. . I

MLIAIJSBIIRG The Knights of Pythias Capture and Over Run the -Town Completely. Williamsburg had one of the biggest times, last evening, on record in the entire history of the place, tbe occasion being the dedication of the new K of P. ball. T H&. town was overcrowded with Knights. There were 250 from the three lodges in tfcis city, who were joined at the C. II. & M. depot by 25 (ronrCenterville. They took a brass band with them. On arrival it was found that the lodges at HollanstAijj, Fountain Pity? Lyn-nd (!JaI gerstown naa aiso sent delegate, which eo crowded the little town that there was barely room to stand up. The hospitality of this place is well known, and was put to a hard test to take care of their visitors, but it was done and well done. All public places were thrown open, even private houses. There were seven cand dates to initiate in the dedication of tbe ball and it was soon discovered that not half the Knights could get in. So the Odd Fellows tendered the use of their hall, which was gladly accepted. Coeur de Leon lodge of this city took three of tbe candidates through the first two degrees, in Odd ITeilows' hall; Lynn lodge did the same for the other four, in the K. of P. room. The Williamsburg lodge took all seven through the third degree after the visitors left for home at about midnight. The new lodge room is very nice and amply large to supply the needs of this hustling lodge for many years. The boys have nice paraphernalia and are well fixed every way. The building belongs jointly to the lodge and to James Clements, who has the drug store on the first floor. The dedication ceremonies were presided over by C. E. Shiveley, past supreme chancellor. Tere was a neat supper at the close of the ceremonies. A'HOTlNE. The Ice Combine Ordered to Produce Its Books and Secret Agreement in Court The sensational event in the suit between the C. R. & M. railway company and the Union Ic; company for damages transp'.red in circuit court this morning. The attorneys for the railroad, Jackson and Robbins, moved f-r an order to compel the local trust to produce its books in court. This the attorneys for tbe ice company fought hard, but the judge made an order requiring the company to produce books and also the secret agreement by which all the local ice companies were bound into the combine last spring. This will be awaited with interest by the public The jurvmen were taken over to view the premises this afternoon. The 20th Century clab will give a parlor social Sitarday evening. Jan. 25th at the residence of Mrs. Frank Hampton. 17SJ Ft. Wayne avenue, up stairs. Everybody cordially invited to attend and also the candidates of tbe city. .

RKAIV H KKI'OItT lllll Aaimt Anarchist onn to Be MllllllHtlHl. Washington. Jan. 24. Tne details of a bill directed against anarc hy and anarchists vas practically determined upon yesterday by the special committee of members of the house judiciary committee, appointed to consider this subject. The language of some ot the provisions is yet to be settled, but ail of tbe essential features of the forthcoming measure are determined upon. The measure will provide the death penalty for an attempt 10. kill or as sault the president or anyone in line of succession for the presidency. Ac accessory before the fact is to be treat ed as a principal and an accessor after the fact is punished in a lest degree than a principal. Any person who counsels, advijg. or advocates tbe assaulting' lo fcimflgot an ofHrei-oT tbe United States shall be fined or im prisoned. ; No, alien who aivocates an overthrow of organized government ot who is affiliated, with an organization holding such views is to be admitted to this country. Provision is also made for the punishment of those con spiring in this country against a for eijrn ruler. The special committee probably will report to the judiciary eommit'tee within the next few days and a report to the house is expected soon thereafter. '

The Howard Trial. Frankfort. Ky.. , Jan. 24. Some strong testimony has been introduced to controvert the alibi set up by the defense In the trial of James Howard. The proprietor of the Board of Trade hotel and numerous other witnesses testified that Howard was not in the hotel at the time Goebel was shot and that neither of his alibi witnesses. Robertson or Poore. was there. Howard's story as to his whereabouts or. the day of the shooting was also con tradicted on several points The attempt of tbe defense to fasten the shooting on Henry Youtsey or W. R Johnson was given a severe blow by several witnesses testifying that Dr Johnson was at his home in Jackson county on the day of the shooting ani for some days previous thereto The case may drag over into next week. Ilssn't Bpft Sen Sinr. Lexington. Ky.. Jan 24. John Gentry, a farmer, who was shot by Alfred Fuller, a negro near this city a few days ago. died at a h-Hta! here yes terday A posse of farmers pursued Fuller into an adjoining county and pot a house in which he took refuge tinder guard, awal'ine reinforcements Fuller jumped fro-n a second-story window and has not since been appre bended The ehoo'fnK was provoked by Gentry reprovine Fuller for bots terousness in a crossroads store. In unw t-'tvinsi Machine. South Bend. Ind.. Jan. 24. A. W. VanDorsten .of this city has filed his entry for competition in the Louisiana Purchase exposition contests and exhibits of aerial navigation devices. He has completed his machine. He says he win not divulge any of his secrets until the morning he steps Into his machine and sets sail for St. Louis. He claims to have worked out the "cyclone force" problem. CHANGE. OF FIRM. Jones," Aclermati and DeuiterCo , are closing out all the goods of the late firm of l. M. Jones & Co. A large stock of dry good?, notions, carpets, lace curtains, linoleums, etc , most be sold. "

StitrXeoketi Chinese Em per-, or Catches a (ilimpse of a Larger VorM. OLD IIESKKVE P.IJOKEX

The r.itriiers Erected By the Jlam t.u Dynasty Seem N.tw to Have lirtu IStokeu Forever. Kwan? Hsu For the First llfcmfi Ministers As ICf inexniatives ul Equal o ! );. Pekin. Jan. 24. The ministers of the foreign powers here have attained the goal which has been their aim since Intercourse between China ana the powers began. They have been received as representai ives ot sovereigns equal in rank to th Chinese emperor. The audiences yes'erday ' betwtea the emperor and the ministers were held in the innermost large, hall of the forbidden city. The emperor sat upon a dais behind a table. There were four princes at the back of his chair and. a dozen officials at each side. The dowager empress was concealed by a screen, according to the stories of the attendants, and remained invisible. The audience chamber was furnished ornately, in contrast to the dingy rooms which served for these audiences under the old regime. The secretaries translated the addresses of the ministers, copies of which were banded to the emperor. The replies were delivered by Prince Ching. The emperor was silent throughout the audiences and remained stolid and impassive. Formerly the emperor replied to the ministers In Manchu and the prince interpreted what he said. Ys erday he appeared as an automaton, and the secretaries of the foreign ministers who were present report that he looked weaker, less intellectual and more childish than prior to the siege of the legations. The ministers of the foreign powers entered the forbidden city at the main gate, leaving their military escorts outside. At the second gate they en tered yellow cfcgjrs Jjke tho furnishr ed for the prmees and secretarlea. They walked through the inner court" of the forbidden city and their cortege 4 retired from the city by the east gate. AN CIUJHNT MOVEMENT Cubi Ini-i-is l"on lteipreal Kelaiioiih With I'ncle am. Havana, Jan. 24. Yesterday was a holiday in Havana. A large meeting in the interest of reciprocity was held in the Tacon Theater at which Senores Mentoro. Zayas and Dolz were the speakers. After the meeting a procession was formed which marched to the palace of the governor general. Here a commission waited upon Govc-nor General Wool and presented resolutions to the effect that the people of Cuba of all classes. Cuban economic societies, political parties and municipalities, believed that the ruin and desolation now threatening the island rendered useless 'the efforts of the United States and Cuba to establish a stable government and reconstruct the country. These resolutions also suggested that the Cuban commission now inj Washington be recognized as representative of the entire island and said that it was a duty which the j United States owed Cuba to establish relations of reciprocity with that island. The American Club, which participated in this manifestation, sent cablegrams to President Roosevelt, the speaker of the KTuse and the president of the Merchants" Union of New York, urgins the es'ablishnient of reciprocity. ONI S-out Held F r M order. Cheyenne. Wyo., Jan. 24. Tom Horn, the scout, Indian fighter and stock detective, who was arrested days ago charged with the murder ot Willie Nickel!, son of an Iron Mountain ranchman, who was assassinate last July near his father's place. given a preliminary hearing yesterday and held for trial in the d!strict court without bond on the charge of murder In the first degree. Ienie Brother' Murder. Chicago. Jan. 24. Robert McFetlidge. the wealthy ice dealer, who wa shot Wednesday night by his brother William as the result of a business fend, died last evening. William MeFetridge denies all knowledge of the hooting, although there were a number of people who saw him shoot hit brother down. Natural Ga (Competitor. Mnncie. Ind.. Jan. 24. Announcement hag been made that tbe Bold glass works, which it was feared kl shut down in order that it might be dismantled and the machinery taken to tbe Boldt factory in" Cincinnati, Is merely closed to make a change T fuels, as producer gas win be used l the plant hereafter instead of natural gas. Work on the producer tanks began yesterday .