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The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Mrs. j. /. Carroll, Hostess.

An enjoyable afternoon was spent in
the home of Mrs. J. l.. Carroll in West
Park street, Tuesday, by few friends
who called to meet Mrs. O. J. Mcconnell
of Lothrop, who is the guest of the hostess.
Needlework and stories added to the pleas
ure of the hours thus spent informally and
light refreshments were served during the
afternoon. Those who called were Mrs.
Martha Fish, Mrs. d. W. Tilton, Mrs. A.
H. Jones, Mrs. c. E. Williams, Mrs. J. H.
Hall, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. c. P. Connolly,
Mrs. Henry Mueller, Mrs. c. M. Prentice,
Mrs. c. A. Jackson, Mrs. J. II. Harper,
Mrs. A. J. Gibson of Mssoula, Mrs. Sc
vile and Mrs. Bell.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Miss McGrath in the Goldberg this after
noon from q to 6 o'clock. Following is
the Droprom ,s reuderc1.

Miss McGrath in the Goldberg this after
noon from a to o'clock. Following is
the program as rendered:
Yellow Jouquils gavotte Uobearuning),
Charles Scott; Narcissus, Op. - tNevin), Win.
nifred Sullivan; -Four Leaf Clover" waltz,
Op. 262 (Engemann), Rose Mcilugh; "Reve-
re Traumere," Op So NolhD, Susie Mac
Elvenney; I'm Spring Time" tScfroeder),
Mary Burns; Now ! Lay Me" lullaby (Chad
wielO, George McIIugh Marching Through
Georgia." Var. (Weber), Adele Vallencourt;
"Flowcr Song" Gangc), Margaret Ncvin;
"Nalse Gentle" CNevin), Bertha Millzuer;
"Will O"rhe Wsp," minuet QlerschcD, Leo
Slater; "'Ihe Dance OF the Mermaids" Glen
schcD, Maud Peters; 80 Seantissma," duet
CMozarD, Annie Williams and Charles Scott
Caanhe, Waltzcs CIlogzmann), Nellie Hayes;
"Iendresse," Op. 50 Pacher), Ethel Vac
chivery.
There were a number OF guests present
who enjoyed the music and the social hour
after which refreshments were served.
The guests included Miss Vallencourt,
Miss Fossie Guilty, Misses Lulu and Min
ME Mcdonald, Martha Ashton, Amelia
Rose, Theresa Powers. William Hamilton,
Mrs. Mcdonald and Mrs. Stanaway.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Ball Mask.

The mask ball given by Mr.. William T.
Sielaf in Renshaw hall Tuesday night was
a pleasant affair. About 500 persons we're
in attendance and many Of the costumes
were beautiful, while others we're decidedly
original. Those winning prizes for their
costuming included Miss Iva Williams
Miss Lizzie Heron, John Tuthill and Tim
Carlson.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Philodonois Entertain.

Youth and beauty added to the blaze of
lights and enhancing music Of the dance
given by the Philodonoi club Tuesday night
in Elite hall. There was gathered there
handsome young men and beautiful young
girls of the fashionable set, and the light
heartedness of youth made the hall seem
a place of enchantment. The decorations
were in keeping with the spirit of the club
and the national colors blended with the
soft lights of the shaded electroliers.
Gowns worn by the fair young girls
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
SEALSklNS GOING LOWER
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Victoria, B. c., Dec. Io,--Local dealers
received cables from London today an
nouncing that at the sale of seaskins held
there today the price declined IS per cent
from last year, the average being about
$1s.s3, whereas $3.50 was received last
year. OF the catch of $4,000 skins sent
1900 were delayed and missed the sale.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19

added the touch of color needed to relieve
the dress suits of the men. Carter's or
ehes,ra furnished the music
Those forming the party included Mrs.
Dennis Driseol as chaperon, Miss Loretta
McCarty of St. Paul. Miss Bcss Skyrme,
Miss Margarc. and Miss Mae Reinhart,
Miss Nell Lloyd, Miss Mamie Driscoll,
Miss Laura Gindrup, Miss Molle Walker,
Miss Emma Buol, Miss Christine Nissler,
Miss Elsa Russell, Miss Dora Henningsen,
Miss Charles Russell, Miss Maud Nissler,
Nth Mcssrs. Arthur Mueller, John Corett,
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
American Beauties.

A delightful little dinner was that given
by Mr. Arthur Mueller at the Thornton
on Tuesday night His guests were Miss
Loretta McCarty of St. Paul, Miss Mamie
Drscoll Miss Emma Buol Miss Margaret
Reinhart and Messrs. John Corette and
Adolph Heilbronner. The appointments
were beautiful and American Beauties were
the flowers used in decorating.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19

Guy Davidson, Reno Sales, Adolph He'll
bronner, Bob Engalls, Harry Talent, Hor-
ace Merkle, Marvin Merke Marvin
jenkins Garfield perrier, James White,
Mac OBrien, Percy Lander and Arthur
Young.
Miss McCarty of st. Paul was the guest
of the club and the charming presence of
this young girl did much to add to the
pleasure of the evening. Lemon punch
was served during the evening.
This club is composed of the younger
business and professional men Of the city
and is considered among the most exclusive
organizations in the city. The young men
belong among the best families and are
well known as ambitious and enterprising,
and they have established a reputation as
entertainers which is to be envied by mem
bers in older clubs.
Music-Recital.
The pupils OF Miss Margaret McGrath
gave pleasant recital in the studio OF
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19

guests of friends in this city, having come
over to see ben Hur."
Mrs. S. c. Ashley of Helena is the guest
of her daughter Mrs. J. B. Leggat in West
Granite street.
Miss Amelia Cordcs has gone to Platt,
Neb., to spend the holidays with her
parents.
James Fahey of Winnipeg who has been
visiting his sister, Mrs. G. w. Cockrell,
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Sunday School Gift.

Mr. and Mrs. William Bergman enter
tained few friends at their home in i37
East Centre street Thursday evening.
Those present included the Sunday school
class OF the hostess and they presented
her with two pretty hand-painted vases.
Music and various games added to the
pleasure Of the evening.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Brown-liniief.

A quiet wedding this week was that of
Miss Eliie Brown and Mr. Charles Lindicf,
both Of Divide. They were married
Wednesday afternoon at AGO o'clock in
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Reber,
Sf2 West Granite street. The bride wore
a travelling gown Of gray Venetian cloth
and was unattended. None but few rca-
tiyes were present.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Whist Party and Prizes.

The Rathbonc Sisters of Centeryille gave
a card party in the Sons of ST. George
hall Tuesday evening There were FL
tables and whist was played. Those vim
ming prizes were Miss F. ONeill, Messrs.
Steven Rule, Peter Eddy, M. O'Neill and
w. Phillips.
Two of the prize-winners were men, who
played in the place of women, as there
were not a sufficient number to fill the
table. Refreshments were served in the
adjoining room and the evening passed all
too quickly to the players.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Prettily Apnointed Dinner.

One of the small but pretty affairs of
the week was the dinner given at the
Butte to Mr.. and Mrs. George Berry on
Wednesday night. The table was prettily
appointed and red carnations added the
needed touch of color. Those at the table
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19

fine young man and well liked by his bust
ness associates.
The -Four Jacks occupied orchestra seats
at the "Ben Hur" performance Friday
night, and enjoyed refreshments at the
club rooms after the play.
Those who entertained with box parties
last nigt at the Broadway included Judge
and Mrs. w. w. Dixon, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
K. Heslet, Mr.. and Mrs. Wishon, Mr.. and
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Pleasantly Remembered.

Former Senator Lee Mantle was the re-
cpient of delightful surprise Sunday
night when number Of eongenial friends
entered and took possession Of his home
in North Montana street. Miss Butler
sent a message to each, telling of the
birthday.
Among the guests were Judge and Mrs.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Anderson-Phillips

Miss Dora ID. Anderson and Mr.. Dean
w. Phillips were married at the home of
the brides brother in oIs Utah avenue,
Thursday evening. Rev. ]. w. TAFT oflici-
ating. Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips will reside in
this city.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19

the last of the week by the women Of ST.
Josephs congregation was great success.
The booths were prettily decorated and the
dinners served Of the best. Quite credit
able sum was realized for the church fund.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Box Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. C.. C. Coe, with their
guests occupied a box at the Broadway
theater last night to see ben Hur." Those
with the host and hostess were: Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Semper of Anaconda, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Rowland of Logan, Mrs. Bow
man and Mr.. w. Corbett After the play
supper was enjoyed at the Thornton.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Garrett-McGee.

Miss Pauline Garrett and Mr.. Hugh Nc
Gee were united in marriage at the Grace
NJ. Z. church, Sunday evening. Rev. Mr..
Halt officiating at the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. McGee will make their home in this
city
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
just Four Years Old.

One of the pretty birthday parties Mon
day night was that of little Earl J.
Mitchell, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Barton
Mitchell of 73o Main street. The after
noon was spent in playing games and re-
freshments were served.
The guests included Mabel Lynde, Lulu
Davis, Margaret Morrison, Margaret
Lyden, Earl Miller, Raymond Wise, Leo
Miller. The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
Jam Miller, Mrs. w. r. Wise and Mrs. S
]. Davis.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19
Mountain View Cantata.

The cantata, prince of Peace"
promised for next Tuesday night by the
choir of the Mountain View NJ. +. church
in North Montana street, is claimed to be
one Of the prettiest ever sung in the
church. The chorus will consist of 30
voices and among the soloists are several
excellent voices.
They are, Mrs. c. Y. Fulton, Mrs. c. L.
Bovard Mrs. Pcnaluna, Mrs. A. +. Booth
Miss Cora Jenkins, Rev. Mr.. Chcrgwin,
Messrs. A. L. Booth, George Tppctt Matt
Weber, Mr.. Penaluna, Mr.. Bowden.
Miss Dillon will accompany on the vio-
lin, Mrs. Booth on the piano and Mr..
Booth on the organ. There will also be
quartets, double quartets and male
chorus as part Of the entertainment.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19

were Mr. and Mrs. Berry and son Carl,
Miss Mae Thorne Miss Ida Thorne, Mr..
and Mrs. Dan Brown and Mr.. Chatfeld.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-12-19

St. Joseph's Bazaar.
The doll and apron bazaar given during
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
TREASURER SHORT
IN HIS ACCOUNTS
Shows That Detail
cations May Reach Sum Of
Forty Thousand Dollars.
(By Associated Press,>

I CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 19,----According
10 an official statement issued by the
Central Trust Company to-day it has
lust found that 2. w. Raider. late sec
rotary and treasurer OF the concern, was
short In his accounts at least $4,000, at
the time of his death on August cath
last.
III, n, .NIessick, who. succeeded Mr. Rad
den as secretary and treasurer, states that
llle shortage Is covered by an indemnity
bond, and that bank will not lose q
cont.
There have boon runors In clrcula-
ton for some time past that Raider cons
,,nitted suicide as a result OF his financial
difficulties In addition to his short
nge with the Central Trust Company IT
mas developed that Radder, as secretary
and treasurer, Issued to himself ono share
Of stock OF the company In due form
and subsequently fraudulently raised tie;
certificate 70, read one hundred shares
Upon this certificate he secured LOAF!
Of $4,000 from the Euclid Park National
snnk. The latter concern has brought
suit against the Central Trust COMPANY
to deler,nine who shall lose this money,
()ihtr forgeries. uncovered by the bank
officials Will, It Is said, result IN bring.
Ing the toral amount involved. to nearly
$40 O0o Raider was one Of the best known
business men IL tue city. ii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
DIETRICH
is ARRAICNED
Refuses to Plead tosMost Serious
Indictnent-Trial Set for
January,
(By Associated Prcss,)

4 OMAHA, NEB.. December 1o,-When
the United States District Court con-
vened to-day United States Senator
Charles II. Dietrich. under indictment for
alleged conspiracy to secure the appoints
ment OF Jacob Fisher to the position Of
postmaster at Hastings, Neb.. and for
alleged benefit by leasing building to
the government to be used as postoffice
at Hastings, accompanied by General
John G. Gown, his counsel, appeared for
arraignment.
On tho first indictment the senator
refused to plead, his attorney stating that
Its insufflciency would DO challenged 10
the othor indictment tho senator pleaded
not guilty and both cases were set down
for trial on January 4, 1904. This date
was not set, however. without a protest
from Assistant District Attorney Rush.
who claimed that this governments case
could not be prepared In SO shors a time.
Judge Munger said that Senator DIE
trlch individually could not DO considered
as having more than citizens right,
but that In view Of his office being
pra ct!caly vacant while he was detained.
no would set the trial tor an early date.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
.P[OLITlCIANSl in
READ ENCOUNTER
Governor Davis Strikes His OPP
ponent for Nomination
With a Cane. ia

FIOPE, ARK, Dec 1o,--Durlng Joint
discussion here to-day between the three
candidates for the Democratic nomination
for Governor. personal encounter oc-
cured between two of the candidates.
Governor Jeff Davis and Associate JUS
tce Carroll D. Wood. Of the Supreme
Court
Governor Davis struck Judge Wood on
tho load, causing blood to flow freely.
AS Judge Wood attempted to relaliale, re.
was seized and kept from reaching the
Governor. Later, he dsentnngled himself
and strl st the Governor on the arm, The
prncirals were arrested and placed under
bond for their appearance In the May
or's Court January 10th.
AS Governor Davis was closing his
speech to-day, he accused Judge Wood Of
having gone to New York tor secure In
fcrm,illon against Senator James X.
Jones. In the last campaign for United
States senator, The Governor said he
himself had fought Senator Jones In the
open, but that Judge Wood had knitted
him and was traitor, Judge Wood
Quickly arose and said tho Governor
would have ia retract or he held per-
sonally responsible "hereafter
4"Why not now?" said Governor Davis,
accompanying the remark by striking
Judge Wood with a cane Officers In
terfered and prevented further trouble
after Judge Wood struck the Governor
on the arm. This Ia the FORMER nome
Of ex-senator Jones.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
RUSSIA WISHES s
TO AVOID ]. ] / TU ]. J.
Within a Few Days Submit An
other Proposition to ss
Japan
/ fBy A,socln ted Press,

al IS * tBy "a ssocinted press.) M
NJ PARIS. Dec. 1e.---R Russia; has made an
other move toward. 4 avoiding rupture
with Japan, and there Ia reason to be-
leye It will be followed In few days
hyg the submission OF a second PROPOSE
ton, tending to-. amellorate the present
strained situation.
The action already taken consists III
giving assurances that the first propp.
sition,a which the Car approved. was not
In any sense an ultimatun, or sine qua
non. but was}a preliminary step tending
toward a pacific adjustment. This decla-
rntlon is considered by the officials here
as removing one of the most dangerous
aspects of the situation. as 1t had been
asserted that Russ!u's proposition was
practically an ultimatum, which. on be-
Ing rejected by Japan. made Il rupture
certain On the contrary. Russ!a's assur-
aEces permit Baron De2osen. the Russian
minister at Toxic, to continue the nego'
tintions even beyond the terms Of the
first proposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
DENIAL OF
GOVERNOR | / !.
Says He Never Wrote Concern
ing MI. Mathews
Election.
DR.. BoWDolN ALSO II { Z DENIES.
Wires That the Governor Did
Not Write Him on the
Subject.
)R. BoWDoIN ALSO (: . DENIES,

Governor Montague was seen at the
read the published statement in which
Senator Barksdale was quoted as having
said on the floor OF the Senate yes
sterday:S"'1 am Informed by the delegate
from Accomac that tho Governor, who
named the present chairman Of the Board
OF F!sheries-and who is also county
chairman-had written letter saying
that s.. Wilkins Mathews should be de-
teated at all cost. That letter was ex-
hlDlted by the chairman"
Yes" replied the Governor, IT have
read the statement and Will say that
have never written Doctor Bowdom nor
any one else such a letter, and, OF course.
no such letter could have been exhibited.
1 have not endeavored. directly or indl-
rectly, to Influence the chairman or any
member Of the Board Of Fisheries con-
corning the election of Mr. Mathews.
"Thes. being the facts, the public can
reach its own conclusions as to the mo-
tives which inspired the statement of MI.
Barksdale.'
Lying upon Fills Excellencys desk In
his library was q telegram from DR..
Bowdoin, stating that tho Governor never,
wrote him any such latter, and that
4 he had never shown Mr.. Mathews any
letter from tho Governor. The Governor
was perfectly sure in his own mind that
he could not have written any SUCH,
but he wired DR.. Bowdoin to find what
was his recollection on the subject The
telegram Of DR.. Bowdoin Is ms follows:
'fBloxom, Dec. 10Th.
"Governor a. J.. Montague
"Rlchmond, Va:
'You never wrote me urging defeat Of
Mathews, nor have ever shown him any
letter from you.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
STREET CARS;
AS HE |. !: ARISES,
Strange Situation in Chicago as
;s. Result Of Strike Of Car
rage Drivers.
WITH FUNERALS.
Strikers Even Refuse to Allow
Sick People Is be Carried carried
to Hospitals.
By Associated Press.)

:.
Ii CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Undertakers'
wagons and street cars were used to con-
yey the dead to the cemeteries day on
account OF the strike OF carriage and
hearse drivers. In nearly every Instance
the funerals were watched by union
pickets, who were there to see that no
livery carriages formed part Of tho fu-
neral procession.
The most prominent funeral OF the day
was that of Judge Jonas Hutchinson, FOR
fifteen years on tho bench Of the Supe-
$rior Court The remains OF, Judse Hutch
.Inson were taken to Oakwoods Cemetery
In an undertaker's wagon, while the pri-
yate carriages of his personal friends
wero used tor tho pail bearers and intl-
mate friends Of the family.
i Some disturbance was caused at the
funeral Of Mrs Anna Week, Bohemian
woman. who was murdered three days
ago by her husband When Undertaken
Anton Lnhart drove up to the church
with his wagon he was hooted and jeered.
but no direct violence was offered.
POLICE PROTECTION.
Police protection against strikers for
funeral corteg,,s on their way to the
cemeteries was demanded OF Chief Of Po-
lice O'Neill this evening by committee
from the Joint Livery Association. and
was promptly promised by the chief He
ordered the police inspectors to afford
every protection In. their power, but re-
fused to allow tho officers to be seated
in or drive tho vehicles bearing the
bodies.
A funeral car Instead Of hearse as
we'll as police guard. was utilized by
Undertaken; Joseph Blake to clrcumvent
striking pickets from whom violence was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
BRUTALITY
CUT THROAT /
OF HIS / !; WIFE {.
"a Woman the Victim Of
Three Men.
KILLED WHILE H-R
HUSBAND5H HER.
Threw Her Head Back While.
Another Man Did the s
Murder. IA
$500 9 --------.
ONE OF. THE TRIO
C0NFEssEs THE CRIME.
Under an Assumed Name the
Husband Attempts to Join the
I. S. Army and Sends Let
tiers Home for a Recon-
nnendationAll Three
Men Now in Jail.
Threw Her Head Back While.
Another Man Did the 5
ONE OF THE TRIO q.
CONFESSESs THE CRIME
Especial to lie Tlmes-Dispatch.)

Especial to i..e Tlmes-Dispatch.)
5sMIDDLEsBoRo, KY. December Ia
Charles Nelms who Is charged with
killing Alice Lamb here several weeks
ago, has been captured in North Caro-
lima. VIII helms and Philip Haynes
who are In jail In Pinevllle, ny.. under
the charge, have confessed. and state
that Charles Nelms hired them to do the
killing. They also connect him with the
Wentz disappearance. stating that he
aided In the abduction OF the young Phil
adelphian ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
MORE PAPERS,
President Transmits Panama
Correspondence to the House.
my Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. Dec. le.-Presldent
Roosevelt to-day transmitted to the House
the third installment OF papers relating 70 !
the recent revolution on the lsthmus ct
Panama. The papers comprise the cores
pondence between the State Department.
and Minister Beaupre at Bogota relative
TO the Hay,Herran treaty, consisting OF
1870 letters and kilograms sent between
March 18th and November IS. 1893. Mr.
Hay instructed Mr.. Beaupre to keep Aim
advised on every phase OF the situation
and to use his influence In favor OF rail
cation OF the treaty. Mr., Hay ASKED
whether there was any OPPOSITION
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
SEVEN ARE DEAD
AS RESULT OF FIRE
nv As | Prass.\

NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. ls.-seven
are dead and seventeen seriously injured
as 1, result OF q fire that broke out last
night In tho womans dormitory Of Wal
del., University.
rhe dormitory was four-story build
Ing OF L.t TX and the only means OF exit
was down the main stairway, which was
shortly cut off after the fire broke out
and the inmates rushed panic stricken
through the smoke and heat seeking
IN avenue OF escere. BafNo' - Us
they sought the wi COWS and sred tn m.
selves leadlong 10 the grou..u,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
PREP AIRING FOR THE
COMING OF CHRIST .I+|.I
Evening Light People at Pound
ing Mill Under Great
Excitement.
lsnec,o, TO The Times Dispatch,

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
Z TAZEWELL, VA, Dec, l9.-Great OK
element exists at Pounding Mil. Fifteen
miles east OF here among tho Evening
Light people, sect Of reiglonlsts. They
say that Christ will come next Thursday,
and great preparations IRE being made.
one lady. the wife OF a prominent msr-
chant there, 1t is sad, has ha dan elnno-
rae wardrobe made for tho occurrance,
and thele Is much excitement In tho COM
munity
one Of the ministers of THIS section mar
ried recently a we'll known young lady OF
that community.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
7=cHRIsTMAs. EyENTS PlCTORIALLY PRESENTED.
Special Christmas Matinee
FOrsTh "a. ~ p. @. Members.

dispatch chIens
eu Theatre VIII be the
Tor
membership Of over tso
the T. O. cc matinee Nosn'ns e,se WIZ.
gentlemen
COMMITTEES Of ladies' who With
look little folks
misplaced IT, hunt you
VII DO sent
e been In up e to-day VIII receive
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
DAVID B. HILL TO
ARGUE FOR PATRICK
tBy Associated Press.3

NEW YORK, Dec. la-Notlce was
served upon District Attorney jerome to-
day by counsel for Albert u, Patrick,
convicted of the murder OF Millionaire
Rice. that former Governor David b,
HTl had been engaged to argue the ap,
n,al made by Patrick before the Court
Of Appeals at Albany next month. The
district attorney has engaged former
supreme Court Justice Judson l. Lam
don. OF Albany, to argue the appeal Tor
the prosecution, N & 8. s q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-20
JAMESTOWN IS
in The BALANCE
An Appeal to the People Of Vir-
ginia to Save the En-
position.
(special to The Tlmes-Dlspatcl.)

----- \ (SpECIHI ITO ~
NORFOLK, VA, December 49, =
Great disappointment Is felt here at
the failure OF tho railway systems ~
take more than SlCo.o5 Of the stock Of
the exposition. Third Vice President
Wool said to-day that unless the public
VIII give 100000 within the nsNt ten days
tho project will fail.
rhe Executive Committee of the James
town Exposition Tonight issued stronG
statement calling on the people OF the
community and Of the state 70 subscribe
a quarter OF a million dollars before the
first of the year and thus save the
scheme.
1t IL feared that tha time remaining
Is too short In which to have this bal
apce underwritten and Individual SUB
acrptlons are all that Is looked TOT,