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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
MERCHANTS WILL
CLOSE UP EARLY.

Leading retail merchants on Broad
Street will shortly begin closing their
establishments at 8 P. NJ. Beginning with
July LIST this will be The closing hour for
Messrs. Miller and Rhoads, except on
Saturdays, when this store will close at
6 r. NJ.
Messrs. Fourqurean. Temple and Com
pany gave out the following statement
on the subject last night:
With regard to early closing, We would
say that we have always advocated 1t.
and for many years have closed our store
Independent Of others all the year round
at 6 o'clock, and on Saturdays. during the
summer months, at ! O'Clock. In this
way the clerks get the cool of the cve-
ming. a continuous rest on Saturdays.
and it allows our customers some little
time after their dinners to do shopping.
This we still prefer to any plan sug-
gcsted. but will cheerfully do what all
may agree upon, with the privilege OF
doing little better"
1t Is understood that other we'll known
firms, including the Cohen Company and
J. B. Mosby and Company, cheerfuly ac-
cede to this proposed new schedule, and
that they will soon announce their inten-
lions on the subject.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
'ALL now AWAIT
REPORT OF STATE
Session of Executive Committee
Of Equitable Yesterday Devoted
to Routine Affairs.
A. S. BACON MAKES ATTACK.
Says Policyloldcrs Have Been.
Thrown From Fryingpan
Into the Fire.
i. S. BACON MAKES ATTACK
lBy Associated Press.)

g 10y AsSoCtdteu ieos'J
NEW YORK. June Disappointment
Hendricks, OF the State Insurance De.
pnrt,nent, said to-day that he had not yet
submitted his report In the Equitable
matter to Governor Higgins. He declined
to say when he would do so.
To.days session Of the Executive Com
mttee was devoted to routine business
At the conclusion Chairman Morton salu
that until the Hendricks report is given
conservative. 1t is now not expected that
the report will be made public before next
Monday or Tuesday.
The committee OF pollcy-holders, OF
which John D. Crimmins Is chairman, to-
day adopted a resolution declaring 1t TO
be the opinion Of that committee that
.the voting trust win assure an honest
the interest Of the pollcy-holders and in
view OF the delay In the contamination OF
nutuulza ton, the present plan Is ell
titled to the support or tho policy-hoiders
OF the society"
Alexander s. Bacon, counsel for Roland
w. Dufort and other policy-holdels, to-
day made an attack on the recent trans
puny's stock by James H. Hyde to
Thomas F., Ryan.
II am not sure how far there had been
any bonafide sale of the Hyde stock
said Mr.. Bacon. II believe that the policy
holders will shortly find that they have
been thrown from the fry-pan into the
fire. If this Is really sale, dummy trus-
directors The twenty-eight directors to
represent the policy-holders will be really
selected by the management or their
agents. " 33a ,a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
FLEET AGAIN
ATTACKS FORTS
(By J. ssoclated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
FORT MONROE, VA, June 16.-Admi-
raj Diclslns with his squadron again bonn
barded Fort Monroe tonight. The en-
gagemcnt was an exact reproduction of
the performance OF last night.
Tho bombardment began at 1850 O'CLOCK.
The monitors approached after the tor
pedo boat destroyers had made run by
firing continuously and creating bank
Of smoke. 5SG
novel feature WIS the audacity Of
four OF the steam launches Of the; squad
ron Painted black. they formed a line
and ran tho length OF the fort dose In
shore, firing continuously with one pound-
ers. q
The battle was witnessed by crowds Of
people who lined the sen walls, eXcur-
slons having been run to Old Point
throughout tho day. The demonstration
is designated in the rules governing the
war game as a ''run-by by night. The
result In number and accuracy OF shots
will have to be computed later. The
mines Of tho defense We're supposed to be
removed.
The Joint exercises OF tho army and
navy. which began last Sunday, will end
dcted that n vigorous battle will take
place here tomorrow morning
Long range firing between the fleet OF
Admiral Dckins and tho fort began
shortly after II O'Clock to-day. The fleet
was divided into two squadrons and APP
proached the fort from the Chesapeake
Bay and from the Capes. The smaller
craft did not participate. Tho engage
ment was in contrast to TINT of last night
In that it contained nothing Of noise or
excitement. Tho one-pounder fire of the
ships could not be heard, and the primers
of the mortar batteries made little noise.
Tho benefit derived was In tho range
finding practice. From the naval stand
point. the object OF the Reconnaissance
in force" is to locate the shore batteries
by drawing their fire at long range
The double turrct monitor Terror with
drew from the war game this afternoon
on account of damage. She proceeded to
the Norfolk Navy Yard for repairs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
BRIGHT SCENES IN
BANQUET Haul
(contlntled From First Page.)

est, secured by collateral, and reject
commercial loans on longer time, and at
much higher rate OF interest. ! repeat
that before this country shall become a
greater exporter of manufactured prod
ucts, our people must learn to conform
to the demands of the foreign trade.
Governor Speaks.
When Governor Montague was present.
ed by the toastmnster to respond to the
toast "Virginia,'' the reception accorded
was quito as noisy and enthusiastic as
that which greeted Mr.. Shaw. After he
had bowed his Acknowledgements and the
applause had subsidized, the Governor be-
gan his address. In the course OF 1t he
said In substance and In part:
"There is no need to speak to a Vir-
ginia audience about Virginia. One man
has one view, ono another. We are debt
ors to mother Commonwealth. You
have considered whether you will have
bank examiner i hope you will have
one. If he be an examiner We have
heard described the transcendent strides
Of this republic. We are part Of It. ]
may say to Mr.. Secretary, you were
never in danger save when wc were
against you, and we will never be- Wherl
the isthmian canal is completed, no other
Commonwealth Will profit SO much as
Virginia. We make everything IN TINS
country necessary for our existence. We
grow enough cotton to clothe US; we
/ raise enough beef to feed us.
virginia as a state does not mean her
soil, nor her lofty hills, nor her misty
seas. 1t is the mind, the heart of Its
people, proper sentiments, reverence
for the things that last forever. We need
not export so much OF our raw material
+, If we will teach. The future will record
us as we utilize our past. People who
live In q free government are all SOW
! ereigns. We are a part OF the electorate
OF the Union, and share Its RESPONSE
billtics rs we'll as It's glorious history and
destiny"
The Governor closed with an eloquent
! picture OF Vlrginia's possibilities and q
pleasing prophecy Of its future.
Toasted 'The Ladies'"
Toastmnster Habliston then introduced
Mr.. Wyndham r. Meredith to respond to
the toast. "'rhc Ladies'" Mr.. Meredith a
i charming post-prandial speaker. was in
happiest vein and treated his theme with
sparkling wit and humor, relapslng into
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
VETERANS MARCH
UNDER OLD FLAG
Great Parade Of Confctlerates
Closes Reunion i'll Louis
vile.
LOUD CHEERS FOR LEE CAMP
Battleflags Recently Restored By
Government Much i'll
Evidence.
tBy Associated Press.)

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Juno 16.-I3eneath
the shot-riddled battleflags that floated
over many q sotlden field and to the
thrilling strains of Dixie that oft had
checred them on to victory or defeat, tho
Confederate veterans who wore tho gray
marched to-day in proud review before
thousands of people gathered In Ken
tucky's chief city to do them honor.
There was not much in the way Of
formation and order In the line, SO far
as the old boys were concerned, but they
marched with sparkling eye to the old
tunes and heard the same cheers that
have stirred their blood annually since
the reunions became part of llfo In the
South. Many of the captured battleflags,
recently returned by the government were
carried In to-day's parade, and were the
objects of interest and vencration.
The temperature was near the SO mark,
and John Coke, of 1.awrenceburg &y.;
j. B. Allen, OF Virginia. and William Pot
ter. aged sixty-two, OF Nashville, were
overcome and taken to hospitals.
The Great Parade.
The parade, which formed at First and
Main Streets, was in three grand divi-
sions, comprising the Mississippi
Department, the Department OF the Army
OF Northern Virginia, and the Department
Of the Army OF Tennessee. Colonel Ben
mott II. Young, commander of the Ken
lucky division, was chief marshal, and
tho following were in command OF che
three divisions:
General w. L. Cabell, Texas, the Trans
Mississippi Department.; General G. Ir-
vine Walker, South Carolina, the Depart
ment Of Northern Virginia; General Glenn
cnt A. Evans, the Army Of the Tennessee.
At the head Of the column, as special
alests Of the reunion, rode General Joe
Wheeler. In citizens dress, and Jcffer-
son Davis Hayes, grandson Of President
Davis. They were escorted by Wheeler's
cavalry.
Next came the commander-in-chief, Cen
eral Stephen D. Lee. and staff. The dis
tingulshed leader was cheered at every
turn The commanders immediate escort
was the Columbus Rifles. from the Cen
erals home city, Columbus, Miss, and
then followed carriages containing Miss
Carrie Peyton Wheeler, sponsor for the
South, and her maids OF honor.
Lee Camp Cheered.
General c.. Irvine Walker, Of South
Carolina, occupied his familiar place as
head OF the Department of the Army OF
Northern Virginia The West Virginia
division headed the department., with
General S. S. Green in command. The
r. r. Lee Camp of Richmond, Va had
the place OF honor In the Virginia division.
The marching OF this campfwas splendid,
and the men were cheercd heartily Then
came tho Tom Smith Camp OF Suffolk.
Va. and stonewall Jackson's old brigade.
with several tattered flags. These old
men and their flags aroused the crowd
to much enthusiasm. The William Watts
Camp. of Roanoke, brought up the rear
OF the. Virginans
Ohio was in limo with one camp. It's
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
CONDUCTOR RUN OVER.
Bids on Steel Bridge Over Roa-
noke River.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch3

Especial to The Dspatch)
! WELDON. N. c., June 16.-Captain j
w Foster. freight conductor on the Sea-
board Air Line. was run over BY shift
Ing engine at poykins, Va, last nlght ant
seriously injured. One OF his hands wat
cut off, his arm was badly torn and
bruised, and he received some wounds
also about the head.
Captain Foster was taken to Norfolk
this morning and placed In hospital
for treatment,
Representatives of bridge companiet
have been here this week making esti.
mates on the proposed new steel bridge
over Roanoke River. The committee Will,
have two surveys madeleine above thu
Seaboard bridge and the other below.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
MURDERER BROKE
DOWN ON GALLONS
lRy Associated Press,l

PEORIA, ILL., Juno 1e.--otis Bolts,
twenty-one years old. was hanged here
today for the murder of his sirl wife
last January, lie strangled her vita a
piece of ribbon. Bottss mother wanted
to attend the execution. but he said;
Don't do 1t; you Will make me lose my
nerve"
When Eotts mounted the scaffold and
faced the crowd the air of brayado which
he had mants4ae1 was abandoned. and
he burst into tears.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
Columbus. and

FuedIlQudTteTS rs III ~ SOluInDuS,u amp IL
boasts four members
Maryland had but a few members in
line and they were Just ahead Of the
South carolnians.f General Thomas w.
Carwile headed the South Carolina divi-
sion. Following hislcommand came the
famous camp from Asheville. n c..
carrying their familiar hornet nests and
several battle flags. There had been a
misunderstanding, and the men Aron
the mountains fell In line ahead Of their
commander.
With the Asheville men were camp
OF Cherokee Indians. who fought with the
North Carolinians, bringing UP the rear
i OF the department under General Walker.
General Clement A. Evans, of Georgia,
rode at tho head offsthe Army OF Ten
ncssee Then came General a. ]. West,
of the North Georgia Brigade. Following
as his escort WAS heEdrum corps Of the
Atlanta fire department, headed by their
chief, w. r. Joyner. Tho bright uni
forms of tho flremen land their splendid
playing and marching evoked a continu-
Gus roar OF cheers as tho column moved
on. After, them came the Tige Anderson
Camp OF Atlanta, and then q small de-
stachment of Veterans marching under
the colors Of the Forty-second Georgia.
their color-bcarcr holding proudly aloft
battlcflag not much larger than a
lady's handk erch!ef,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
TOXIC is PLEASED
WITH WASHINGTON
Japanese Entirely Satisfied With
Selection of American
Capital.
lBv Associated. Press.l

(l3y ASSOCldteu't !.
TOXIC, June 1877 p. M.-Barring the
distance and consequent delay, the Jap
anese are entirely satisfied witt the
selection of Washington as the place
for the peace conference. 1t was hoped
that some point in Northern China would
be chosen in order to permit of speedy
meeting of the plenipotenttaries and an
early determination of the question OF
reaco or a continuance of hostilites. but
the acceptance of Washington is general
and cordial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
NEW MISSOURI LAW.
Statute Against Race Track Bet
ting Goes Into Effect To-day.

(By tAssocia ted Press.)
ST. LOUIS. MO-, June 1s--The new law,
making race track betting In Missouri Illegal,
goes into effect tomorrow. Union Park will
close but racing at Delmar Will continue II
! Is said an eastern system Of Specializing on
races Will DO adopted. Ff
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17

other russian forcs, juno 18th advanced
from the valley OF The Tin River to
the village OF Van Loungow pushing
back tho Japanese advance posts. The
same dhy. the Russian cavalry Occupying
Nanshantchenzi, retired slightly north
ward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
Clarlz-MurphY.

(EueClal 70 Tho TImes-Dspat ch.) ~ "
NORFOLK, VA, June ls,--The marriage
of Miss Esther o. Murphy, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G, II, " Miller, and Mr..
Arthur !" Clark occurred last evening at
the residence Of the BRIDES parents, No.
6l3 West Brambleton Avenue, and was a
maids OF honor, Miss Estelle Murphy q
bride. and Miss BESSIE Guynn. Mr. All.
gnstus G.. Deyer was best man and Mr.,
Leonard llcrn, or Sml,hhed, acted al
master of ceremonies. The ceremony wai
the Christian Memorial Church, at
o'clock. On their return from a Northern
wedding trip Mr., and Mrs, CLARK will
reside with Mr., and Mrs. Miller
HoRsF oRD's ACID PHOSPHATE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
Class Celebration.

The class OF 1908 OF the Richmond High
gchooI Will hold their class celebration to,
night at $3.50 o'clock at the R,lou Theare Ad'
5.-ta.,nn WIN ha hv ticket only y
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+ & / !. N 4 .
a serious tribute to the sex ere he closed
and one that Ell cited warm commentator.
Mr.. Meredith declared that lie had
often addressed ladies. bur never so many
at one time. II am reminded In this con-
necton OF the sentiment. How happy l
be to-night, with 'tother dear charmer
away have always sympathized,' said
he, with women, because they have
borne the burdens of the world. While
the males have enjoyed the blessings
He Illustrated this by a references to one
of George TIiot's stories where II the
choice between swifehood and spinsterhood
is characterized as one of two hardships.
Mr., Meredith congratulated tho bankers
upon the presence of tho ladies. and paid
lofty tribute to the sex, wherein the
faithfulness OF women was placed supc-
rior to the strength of mon and rever-
emily crowned with the jeweled dladem
Of her own virtues.
"Old North State
Mr.. Joseph g. Brown, of Raleigh, in a
poetic and beautiful speech, throbbng
with love OF his native State, responded
to the toast, The Old North State" and
eaaptivated his hearers by tho charm OF
his graceful diction and his graceful, un-
pretentious oratory.
y Mr.. Brown began his address with a
bit of humor. When he first left his
native State and came to Virginia, he
eagerly looked out of the car window
to see the State line, the line where
he passed into Virginia. TO his amaze
inent, The did not know when he crossed
into Virginia! Since he had grown old
err, he had realized more fully that there
Is no difference between Virginia and
North Carolina. between yirglnians and
Carolinans. !S
Continuing, Mr.. Brown, in a burst OF
poesy and patriotism paid loyal trib-
ute TO his mother State. He character
lied the narrow State as the golden
clasp on the gtrdle that encircles the
universe. lie summarized In happy man
ner the slor!es OF the Old North state,
materially aud IL every other respect
The term "Tarheel," often used III leris-
Ion, is one OF which Carolinanx are
proud. The speaker declared that 1t was
knightly term bestowed BY General
Lee, who said on one occasion, God
bless these Tar Heels, who stick so close
to the line of battle" st
Mr.. Brown spoke tenderly, even elo-
quently Of the ancient friendship OF the
two States. paids5an eloquent tribute to
Virginia IN \. and closed with the quotation
Of the poem
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17

Virginia Summer School of Methods,
Charlottesville. Va. from points within
the State, tickets on sale June 24th, 25th
18th. July 1st I'd. Sth, 9th, 10th. 18th and
14th, final limit August 18th. with pryi-
lege Of extension to October Goth under
special ARRANGEMENTS,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17

Fl DON'T EXPOSE YOURSELF
to ein barrassr11ent by wearing
a cheap bathing suit.
Don'ttake chances in q hired
suit.
Suits for all figures at the
right figures are here, war
rarltsd NOT "to come out In
fhe Nxa&hO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.

GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.
A sensation has been created by the
announcement that the Grand Duke
Alexis Alcxandrovitch, uncle Of the
Car, and high admiral Of the Rus
sian navy, has resigned and that
tho resignation has been accepted
by the Emperor. This develop
ment is said to be the outcome of
charges of Encouragement and in
efficiency and tales of corruption
against the marine department.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
Carolina, Carolina,
Heavens blessings attend her.
asking his hearers to unite with him l.
drinking q toast to her.
Mr.. Cabell's Speech.

drinking a toast to her.
Mr.. Cabell's Speech.
Mr. HablIston. in presenting. Mr.. cabell.
enumerated his varied services to the
city, and In the business world. Mr. Ca
pen responded to to the t1ns names
glzed for the fact that his theme afford
ed little scope for humor and levIty and
treated It seriously, making 1t a thought
full and beautiful address, wherein the
al asset in the business world was vivid
ly Impressed. He congratulated his
hearers that though we live in age re-
ferred to by some as an age Of COM
mercialism, we neyer@as people lost
sight of the value Of worth and char
actcr He welcomed a commarciaism that
meant enterprise and achievement with
honor and in conclusion impressed the
sacred obligation that a good name car
rled with 1t. VIrginia's1 glorious past, he
oblige.". In closing, he expressed the
confident hope that Virginia bankers
would prove always so true to the trust
reposed in them that their names might
eNer, be synonyms Of commercial in
tegrity,
Our Guests"
Mr. Habliston then presented Mr.. John
Stewart Bryan to respond to the toast,
Our Guests" Mr.. Bryan made one of
the most charming addresses of the eve
ming. He introduced his address With
several anecdotes effectively told and en-
Enthusiastically received by his hearers. He
stated that he had expected to respond
to the toast, Tho Press, and was dunn
founded to learn his mistake. Ills
knowledge of banks and banking was
CLEANED from outside the grill where
he stood as a suppliant. Bankers, he
said, were trustees Of the public wealth.
He spoke Of the prosperity % Virglnin's
banks and their growth, stating that for
many years he state produced many
great men but few banks, but now It
was producing both. IIe eonsratulatedi
his hearers that Ideas Of thigh finance"
had not invaded this State and expressed
the hope that they would not. lie paid a
fine tribute to Mr.. CLEVELAND and then to
President Roosevelt, who, he said, was
beloved from one end Of this land to
the other. because no had taken the
broad and eternally enduring stand OF
Justice to all men. 6a
Mr.. r, l., maddox, of Atlanta, who
had delighted hts hearers at the morning
session of the convention, was called
upon, and mada bright and clever re-
sponse albeit eXtemporaneous Apropos
OF substitutes he declared that a prize
offered to Governor Oglethorpe's lmmi-
grants for tbs first child born In this
country was the first subsidy ever Of
fered to stimulate our infant industries,
He expressed his appreciation OF Vlr1
.gnia hospitality and assured his hear,
ers OF his remembrance of this meeting
OF the association.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
HoRsFoRp's ACID PHosPHATH

Cures Headache
caused by summer heat, oyerworli. nor.
vous disorders or impaired digestion, Re-.
lleycs quickly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
SPECIAL RATES OF ONE FARE PLUS
3 TWENTY-FlvEN CENTS FOR THE
ROUND TRIP VIA SOUTHERN
RAILWAY TO POINTS
NAMED BELOW

Summer Schools. Knoxville. Tenn, tick
e. cts on sale June me 18Th, 10Th, 2oth 9Th
fifteen days from date Of sale, with
privilege of extension to September Goth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-17
s1.ooup.

Low Shoes. Straws, Panamas, Negli-
geo Shirts, Outing Suits. Thin Under-
wear--everything for comfortable dress,
here.
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Honorary Veterans.

Laura Talbot Gait. Of Louisville, the
girl who refused to sing Marching
Through Georgia" with other pupils In
her school, rode with the camp from
Augusta which has made her an honor
airy member. This camp had a large
representation and carried seven battle
flags. The Benning Camp, Of Column
bus Ga, which made a splendid mp
pearance brought up the rear OF the
Georgians.
Memphis, Nashville and Columbia
camns made the Tennessee division
headed by General George Gordon. one
of the largest In the parade, General
Gordon and the South Cross Drill Corps,
! of Memphis, composed Of a beyy OF young
women, and riding in a tallyho, We're
heartily cheered, as were the Memphis
Drug and Bugle Corps, the uniform Of
the latter attracting much attention.
THE Nashville and Covington commands.
with splendid representations were In
strong contrast to the Forbes Bivouac.
which had but six men in line For
rests Cavalry brought upthe rear OF the
Tennesseeans. General w. B, Ballen-
tyne commanded the Florida division.
The representation OF the State was
small.
The head of the parade reached the
reviewing stand about half-past one. Gem
eral Lee and General Wheeler We're given
an ovation General Wheeler watched
the parade seated on his horse and was
overwhelmed by the. veterans thousands
stopping to shake his hand.
Al, ovation, led by Mrs Helen Long
street. wife of General James Longstreet,
was given General Simon Bolivar Buck
ner and Mrs, Buckner when their car
riages passed,
Bear Strain Well.
The general expression among the yot-
Grams was that the parade was the
largest in the history Of the assoca-
ton. Owing to the fact that a great
many veterans dropped out Of line before
the reviewing stand was reached. 1t IS
difficult TO make an estimate OF the
number in line,
On tho whole, the old soldiers horo the
strain and fatigue well. There were
no accidents to the veterans worse than
being overcome by the heat, and these
were not serious