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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
TAFT is SILENT ON
POLITICAL PLANS.
Not Proper for Him to Make Any
Statement Just at This Time,
5, He Says.
GOING TO THE PHILIPPINES
Besiegcd by Reporters, Secretary
Declines to Talk of Stirring
Political Events.
GOING TO THE PHILIPPINES

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.--Rc-
turning to Washington after months
absence, Secretary Taft to-day re-
sumed routine duties at the War De-
partment 1t Is doubtful IL in his
Washington experience the secretary
has had to deal with more newspaper
men than he saw to-day. or course.
they were interested in his Southern
journey, but they were mainly desir-
Gus to learn Just what the secretary
intended to do in answer to the chal-
lengc which Senator Foraker had Is
sued In regard to the contest in Ohio.
The secretary, however. frankly told
his newspaper callers that he was un-
der the disadvantage of a considerable
absence from the country with only
scanty news of the important politi-
cal events that had occurred. He did
not feel under the circumstances thai
it was proper for him to make any
kind of a statement as to his politi-
cal opinions and plans
Replying to direct inquiry, the
-jecretary stated that 1t is his intention
to sail for the Philippines about Sep
TENDER LIST next.
The secretary reiterated his state
ment last night that he intended to go
to Ohio next Friday and would make
three speeches while away from Wash
ington. But the secretary added with
a smile that none of these speeches
would be in any sense political.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
MORE SECRETS OF
BLACK HAND WORK
Italians Give Testimony Against
Men on Trial at Wilkes
barre.

wILKESBARRE, PA, April 23.-The
trial of the BLACK Hand cases, with
Charles Rizzo on the witness-s stand,
was resumed in the Luzerne County
Court to-day. The witness gave DAM
aging evidence against some of tho
defendants. Identifying several of them
as the parties who intimidated him
and threatened his life IL he did not
give them certain sum of money.
Rizzo held to his story throughout Il
long cross-examination.
Joseph Rizzo corroborated the testi-
mony of his brother Charles. and iden-
titled n letter sent to the RizZo broth
crs, in which the defendants threat
ened to blow up their residence If they
did not do as requested in former let
tiers sent to them.
One letter demanded $500 in cash, to
be taken to No. shaft. near Pittston,
to be concealed there in a certain
place. Riz2o and a few friends, all
armed with guns and carrying the
money, went to the spot, deposited the
money. and then hid themselves in
ambush, but UP to late hour that day
no one appeared. They returned home
and sine then were asked to give up
$500 to man who would meet Rizzu
alone on one of the prominent streets
in PittSton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
ANOTHER ARREST
IN THE BOND CASE
Oliver bennett, Broker, Held
Along With Loan Clerk
Douglass.

NEW YORK. April 23.-Another step
intended to explain the disappearance
of bonds valued at about $4,000 from
the Trust Company of America was
taken by the police tonight when
they formally placed In custody Oliver
NJ. bennett, a broker of AZ Wall Street
William O. Douglass. an assistant loan
clerk for the Trust Company, is al
ready under arrest, charged with the
theft Of the bonds. and the warrant
upon which bennett was detained by
detectives alleges the receiving OF
stolen goods. 1t is charged that he
received sixty-one bonds of the Chi
cago, Rock Island and Pacific Com
pany, each valued at $1,000, and OF the
issue of May l. 1903. It is complained
also that bennett knew that the bonds
were stolen when he accepted them.
The arrest of the broker had been
forecasted because of charges prefer
red to the police by officers of the
Trust Company, after their investiga-
ton of the larceny. and because of
the alleged recovery of $4,000 worth
of the missing securities in benefits
room at the Manhattan Club yesterday.
bennett was placed in a cell for the
night. He was visited by. his attorney.
Forbes B.. Henneset, who said on leav-
ing: Neither nor Mr., Denntt Will
make any statement tonight. One,
however. will be issued Tomorrow"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
BIG MEETING HELD
BY BROTHERHOOD
General Secretary Makes Interest.
ing Informal Talk and Answers
Many Questions.

a large meeting of st. Andrews
brotherhood. with all the chapters in
the city strongly represented. was held
in Grace Episcopal Church last night
No set speeches were heard. but Mr..
Hubert Carlton. general secretary Of
st. Andrews Brotherhood. with OFF,
ces in Boston. made a short. informal
talk. Mr. Carlton Is an oxford, Eng
land, man, and has had large expe-
rience having worked in the mis-
sions in East London. He is an in
teresting talker, and his remarks
about the coming convention of st.
Andrews Brotherhood, to be held in
Washington. d. c., In September,
drew much attention from the audi
cnce. He spoke OF the labors of the
brotherhood and the many opportuni-
ties which it presents for effective
work, saying that advantage should
be taken of every opportunity. He
described the general methods of work
and the use of opportunity. and then
answered many questions put to him
by those among the audience. All
the questions were answered salts
factorily, and the interrogators went
away much enlightened
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
TWO DEAD; TWO DYING.
Whole Family of People Victims
of. Maladv.

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CHARLOTTE N. c.. April 23.-As the
OF the Jordan family, of Wadesboro. N.
c., are dead, and all the others, except
the mother are either dying or suffer-
ing from poison. On last Friday Mr..
High Jordan. the father, who works
in Wadesboro silk mill. became very
Ill. On the same day. three children
Alban, Fanny and Clara-were taken
Ill, suffering intensely. Sunday after
noon two others became Ill, growing
worse, until last night. when they died.
These were Leila and Sall.e, aged eight
and four respectively. Yesterday Cleve-
land. Lester and Ed, aged seventeen.
seven and nine years, began suffering.
apparently from the same cause. Doc
tors were called in last night and We're
unable to secure any substance to IN
dictate the cause of the poison.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
-H
AboNinayl;s
"7he queen Of Table W'atens'
GREAT OPERA TO BE PRESENTED
1T WEDNESDAY, CLUB FESTIVAL

brings to mind the chorus OF the phil-
istines In the first act. Then comes
the ballet so we'll known In concerts.
From this moment until the fall OF th4
curtain there runs in the orchestra
hurried motive. which is heard with
rhythmic effect In the evoutions of.tfe
sacred dance; which gives the measure
to the bitter mockings of Delilah and
the sacrifcial ceremonies. which. cons
stnntly quicker and more impetuouS.
accentuates the movement of the final
chorus. The motive Is feyerish, mys-
tical: It's rapid pulsations give the idea
finally of the religious madness of THO
Philistines inspired by the madding
rites at the shrine of Dagon. The bal.
let is cut in two by a phrase of great
breadth sustained by arpeggtos OF the
harp. and thus Is n strange solemnity
given to the dance of the priestesses.
After the irony of Delilah. and tho
supplication of Samson to tho Lord, ~
n skilfully made canon, sung by De1f-
lah and the high priest. There isl4
sonorous chorus of great brilliancy,
in which effect is gained by simpto
means. Samson puly down the tens
pie. and the curtain falls with a. few.
measures of orchestral fury" 9ff
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
BANK PRESIDENT
HELD FOR THEFT

CHICAGO. ILL, April 23.-Charles q.
King, president of the First National
Bank, of Scotland, S. D.. was arrested
here to-day.
The arrest was made on information
received by the Office OF the United
States District Attorney in this city
from William G. Porter, the district at
torney at.SiouN Falls, S, D. The charges
funds Of the bank In the sun.Sof sal,-
ar and OF Issuing to himself nine cer-
tificates of deposit of SCOOP each, and
then converting the money to his own
use, ID II 81 3fss
to South Dakota Without eStraditIon
proceedings and denied vigorously that
he had committed any illegal acts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
BARGE ARCADIA
PROBABLY LOST
Captain, His Wife and Dozen
Sailors May Have Perished
in Lake.

MANISTEE, MICH, April 2S.--The
wooden lumper barge Arcadia, which left
this port April 18th for Two Rivers, with
II cargo of hardwood. has undoubtedly
been lost in Lake Michigan, with her cap
tain and owner, Harry May his wife and
about n dozen sailors. Marine men here
have given her up as lost. and would
not be surprised to hear that her wreck
was caused by a boiler explosion. Some
hold to the theory that the ship went
down as the result of the big storm of
April l4th.
The cargo of the Arcadia was shipped
by the State Lumber Company, of this
CITY. to the Hamilton Manufacturing
Company of Two Rivers. The boat has
not been heard from definitely since leav-
ing Nlanistee. Wrecknge has been found
along the beach from Pentwater, north
to Little Point Sauble, and part of it has
been identified as the cargo OF tho lost
craft.
The Arcadia was "a wooden steamer
f1l0 feet in length, 26 feet beam and 0
feet draught registering gao tons and
was built in Milwaukee, Wis.,. 1855.
The Arcadia left Manistee April 18th,
April 18th and 14th Lake Michigan was
swept by such severe storm that navi-
CATION was almost completely tied up.
1t was during this storm that the Arcadia
was probably lost. Wreckage was sighted
four miles off, lying In the direct course
to Milwaukee immediately after the gale,
hut until the bulwarks bearing tho
steamers name washed ashore to-day 1t
was Impossible to identity the wrecked
tCvpft
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
DR.. CARVER HAD
TOO MANY WIVES

MARSHALL. MISS. April 23.-Dr
John Carver, alleged bigamist, who is
said to have at least seventeen wives.
was captured yesterday at Fort Smith.
Ark Carver Is charged with defraud-
ing his wives out of 100000
The specific charge on which he was
arrested was that of dcfrauding Mrs.
Lola Davis of Battle Creek, out of $685.,
600. Carver married her on October
10 1905, at Battle Creek. He went
with her to New York, and they decided
to buy boarding house. He told his
wife to 20 home and raise all the
money she could on her property and
forward him a draft. and he would
make arrangements to have her come
on in two weeks after all details had
been settled He got the money, 1t is
claimed, and disappeared.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
Babek Prevents Malaria
A Good Spring Medicine.

For more than a quarter of a century
Elixir Babek has been used in all cases
of mlasmatic diseases such as malaria
fevers, chills, ague and kindred all
ments, with most gratifying results.
No disease Is so much inclined to re-
peat its attacks as intermittent fever.
Slight mistakes of diet, colds and emo-
lions are sufficient to provoke tho fever
again. The ntermttent fevers of warmer
cimes.{ on account of their symptoms
rapidly following onn another called re-
mittent fevers, mostly befall a person,
without previous warning, with q sudden
chill or cold and hgh fever. WEAKNESS
in limbs, and headache
10 prevent the attacks of malarious
Or Intermittent fovcrs you should take
elixir Babek, rs 1t removes the strong
est and most obstinate fcyers, It con-
tains no .,qlinine and Is absolutely free
Of narcotic and drastic qualities.
Elixir Babek Is an excellent tonic for
strengthening and invigornting the sys-
TEN and should be used by every one at
/, &c Sold l atsnll drug stores In soc bottles
only. Ask for elixir Bubek.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
Barn and Horses Burn. .
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
BOOKER. SUSSEX COUNTY. VA.
April 23.-The barn of Messrs. Charlie
Hollywood and Lee Turner, two young
men, who were farming together near
here was totally destroyed by fire last
night. between the hours of and II
o'clock There were two horses In the
barn, one of which was burned up. Tho
other was burned SO badly that it will
very probably die. All of their feed
was lost also a farm wagon, and all
farm implements.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
but thought to be the work of incen-
diaries.
insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
Represent Bad Type.

lyon would, of course, be ent'rely
within your rights II you merely an
ncunced that you thouaht Mcssrs.
Mover and Haywood were desirable
citizens. though in such case l should
take frank issue with you, and should
say that, wholly without regard 10
whether or not they are guilty of the
crime for which they are now being
tried. they represent as thoroughly un-
desirable type of citizenship az can
be found in this country: type which.
in the letter TO which you so unrea-
sonabIy take exception, l showed not
10 be confined to any one class. but
to exist among some representatives
OF great capitalists as we'll as among
some representatives. OF wage workers.
Condemns Rich and Poor.
"In that letter I condemned both
types. Certain representatives OF the
great capitalists in turn condemned me
for including Mr.. Hartman in my con-
domination of Messrs. Meyer and Hay
wood Certain of the representatives
of labor In their turn condemned me
because / included Messrs. Meyer and
Haywood as undesirable citizens to-
gether with Mr.. Hartman. / am as
profoundly Indifferent to the condemna-
ton in one case as in the other.
II challenge as right the support
OF all good Americans, whether wage
workers or capitalists whatever theii
occupation or creed. or in whateve!
portion of the country they live. wher
condemn both the types of bad citi-
zenship which i have held up to repro
baton. IT seems to me a mark of utter
insincerity to fail thus to condemn
both; and to apologize for either robs
the man thus apolosizing of all right to
condemn any wrongdoing in any man.
rich or poor, in public or in private life.
You say you ask for a square deal
FOR Mcssrs. Meyer and Haywood. SC
do l. When i say square deal 1 near
"a square deal to every one: 1T Is
equally violation of the policy of the
square deal for capitalist to protest
against Pronunciation of capitalist
who is guilty of wrongdoing as for g
labor leader to protest against the
pronunciation of labor leader who
has been guilty of wrongdoing. I stant
for equal justice to both, and SO far as
In my power lies ] shall uphold justice
whether the man accused of guilt has
behind him the wea1thiest corporations
the greatest aggregations of riches ir
the country. or whether he has behind
him the most influential labor organi.
cation in the country"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
ROO EVELT NOT TO
ALTER HIS OPINION
Rcitcratcs That Meyer and Hay
wood Are Undesirable
Citizens.
IN THE HARTMAN CLASS
Tells Miners That Alleged Mur-
dcrers OF Governor of Idaho
Are Bad Type.

WASHINGTON. April 23.--In 81 letter
addressed to u. A. jackson, of Chicago.
chairman of the Cook County Meyer
Haywood Conference. made public to day,
President Roosevelt replied to the criti-
oisn OF his recent letter, in which he
referred to Meyer ana Haywood, officials
of the Western Federation OF Miners,
charged with implication in the murder
OF former Governor Steunenberg, OF
Idaho. as Undesirable citizens" The
President says he regrets any body OF
men should so far forget their duty to
their country as to, by formation of so
cieties and In other ways. endeavor TO
Influence justice and coerce court or
jury; that they, not he. are trying TO
Influence Justice. and he condemns what
he calls their fragrant improperly In the
matter. He says that he indicated no
opinion as to their guilt OF the Steunen-
berg murder, but that 1t was a simple
absurdity to suppose that because man
is on trial he is free from criticism MS
TO his manner OF life. He said he might
nv well be accused of trying TO influence
the suits against Hartman, some OF
whose friends had also criticized nm.
He said that Meyer and Haywood stand
as representatives of those who habitu-
ally appear as guilty of Indictment to, or
analogy for. boodshed and violence. lie
lnls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
BLIND HORSE NOW
PULLS AMBULANCE

Dexter and Alice Roosevelt. horses
used by the city ambulance, are both on
the sick list. Dxter has developed a
brainstorm, the physicians think. Any
how, he acts crazy at times. He will not
be made to work for some time.
Alice Roosevelt, bay mare, stepped
on a nail, and is in the hospital at tho
home. Ananias. Il black horse. totally
blind, Is being used now.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
AY4scHooL WORKERS
State Convention Opens in Dan
yille-Committees Named.

DANVILLE, VA. April 23-The six
tenth annual convention of the Vir-
gina State Sunday School Association
was called to order at Main Street
Methodist Church. in this city, tonight,
President George w. Walker, of Blacks
burg. presiding.
MIR r. c. Stearnes. secretary of tho
State Board of Education, made the adj
dress of the evening. His subject be-
ing, 1.-THE True Basis of Education"
Mr.. Joseph d. Eggleston, Jr.. was to
have made this address, but was de-
tanned.
Committees were appointed as fol-
lows:
On Nomination-H. G. Merchant
of Charlottesville. chairman; A. L.
Knowles. of Staunton; Dewitt Crane.
of Newport News: S. l.. Adams, of Black
Walnut, Halifax county; Rev. j. ]. FIX.
of Manchester, and h. G. Moseley. OF
Danvlle.
On Resolutons-Rev. A. L. Phillips,
D. D., of Richmond. chairman; j. A.
Parker, of Raphine, RockbridEe county;
j. W. Mart, of Bristol, and H. N. Whites
sell, of Rockingham county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
Delivery of Merchandise.
Sullivan Wins Fight,

LOS ANGELES. April o3.-Mike
(Twin) Sullivan, of Boston, defeated
Billy Melody, after twenty rounds OF
lighting for the worlds welterweight
championship here tonight. The fight
was fast and furious, the men standing
toe to toe and slugging between
clinches and exchanging hard blows at
close quarters. They weighed in at
las pounds at 3 o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
Ryland Hudson Bridgeforth.

ISpeC1HI 10 IHe IlIHts-lJfspatCh.I
CREME, VA. April 23.-Fireman Ry-
land Hudson Bridgeforth died here to-
day. at the home of Mrs r. j. Drauker,
with whom he had been boarding.
Death resulted from injuries received
two weeks ago. by the packing blowing
out the injector on his engine.
Deceased was very popular and only
twenty-nine years of age. He leaves
1 father Mr.. E. r. Bird Ecforth, OF
Wilson'S; three brothers and three sis
ters.
Remains will be taken to Wilson's
Tomorrow, and laid to rest in the fam
lily burying- ground.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
FORMER POSTMASTER
NOW SEEKS HEARING

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 23.-Arch
NJ. Hughes, who was removed ten days
ago as postmaster of Columbia, Tenn,
for alleged inattention to duty, will
be given a hearing tomorrow by Post
master-G General Meyer and First AS
sistant Observation-Disclosures Hitchcock.
This arrangement followed visit of
Mr.. Hughes. accompanied by Repre-
sentative Gaines, to the White House
to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
Negro Murderer Hanged.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.-wil-
liam Burge. negro, was hanged here
to-day for the murder of his Wife, Daisy
Burge, in January. 1905. After the
murder, Burge attempted suicide and
then escaped from the hospital where
he was sent under guard. He was tried
twice. feigning insanity during the
second trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
BETTER SERVICE
FOR N0RTHS|DE
Citizens Hold Mass Meeting and
Adopt Resolution Addressed
to Car Company.

An enthusiastic and well-attended
mass meeting OF the citizens of Barton
Heights. Brookland Park and Ginter
Park was held last night in the assem-
bly, hall of the Barton Heights School
to discuss matters OF great Importance
to tho citizens OF the little town. Rev.
r. II. Pitt, d. D., presided. and opened
the meeting with a graceful speech brirn-
ming over with goodwill and humor, pre-
senting the object of the gathering-the
consideration of the street car service,
with view to its improvements.
! Solos and duets rendered by Misses
Lyla and May King. and Messrs. Bassett.
Hough, J. l.. Houston and F. S. Jones,
interspersed the discussion OF the bust
ness matters, and were greatly enjoyed.
Resolution Adopted.
After full and free discussion. Mr..
Thomas w. Gardner offered the follow
| ing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted
Resolved. by the citizens of Bar
ton Heights, Brookland Park and
Ginter Park, in m;ss-meetins as
sembled, That desire the fol-
lowing improvements In our street
car services:
First That the First Street cars,
on reaching Broad Street, be run
down Broad to Eighth, to Main, to
Ninth, to Broad, and on to Barton
Heights and Lakeside Park.
Second. Tint nm earlier ear be
put on In the morning.
Third. That n committee OF six
two from Barton Heights, consist
Ing of Mayor John Il. Rose and DR..
Il. II. Pitt. and two each from
Brooklnnd Park and Gintcr Park
| hn In fet. n c:l1 n the officials
of the Passenger and Power Com
pnny, and urge upon them the me-
cessity for action along the lines
suggested
| II was developed during the discus
sion, that If car We're run fifteen
| minutes earlier in the morning, 1t
would enable residents of the North
| side to reach their work by Z A. NJ.
| A number of the citizens present COM
| planned that on account of the late
starting of the cars they We're fire.
qucntly DELAYED in reaching their
| places of employment.
! Delivery of Merchandise.
Citizens at the meeting also entered
some merchants in Richmond to deliver
| merchandise in Barton Heights. and the
| following resolution was adopted:
| ..Thnt the citizens of Bnrton
| Heights earnestly protest against
| the unjust discrimination by certain
| merchants in giving free delivery of
| merchandise to people of Richmond
| LOCATED ut points more remote than
the people OF Barton Heights"
! 1t was shown that some merchants
| delivered and charged from twenty five
| to fifty cents for so doing, while others
/ would not deliver at all. Yet many of
! the same merchants Will deliver free
[ of charge beyond Richmond College,
| which place is as far removed from
| First and Broad Streets as the heart of
| Barton Heights.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-24
.DRYS WIN BRISTOL
BY BIG MAJORITY
Contest Most Exciting i'll His
tory OF That City-Mucil
Betting Done.
[ Special to The Times-Dispatch.

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BRISTOL, TENN. April 2s.-rhe
tory terminated to-day when Bristol
voted to abolish saloons, the vote being
539 to 1872. This means that twelve
saloons will be closed May LIST. to be
followed by the closing of thirteen sa-
looms in Bristol, Tenn, November LIST.
The campaign, which was full OF ex-
citement from the start, reached it's
climax this morning. when four thou
sand men, women and children paraded
the principal streets, led by the Bristol
church societies and temperance or
ganizations were represented, while
three hundred college girls were in the
parade. Hundreds of banners. bearing
the enthusiastic throng, and it was
two hours before the parade was dis
banded. While the parade was form
ing, songs were sung and prayers We're
offered.
About $4,000 in bets is known to have
changed hands on the result practi-
cally all bets having been placed at
the rate of two to one in favor Of the
dry ticket
it is learned tonight that the brew
paign fund, having considered it a
hopeless proposition on account of the
big dry majority recently recorded in
Bristol, Tenn.
night. whistles We're sounded through
out the city and hundreds Of people
paraded the streets yelling enthusiasts
tically.
Victory for Drys in Radford.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
EAST RADFORD, VA. April 23-Lo-
cal option election passed off quietly to-
day with much, interest shown on both
sides, and resulted in a victory for the
dryS by n majority of l1S.