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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
HAMPTON ROADS
IN BLAZE OF LIGHT
Half a Hundred Great Ships Illu-
minated from Stem to Stern
With Incandcscent Bulbs.
SCENE OF GREAT BEAUTY
Brilliant Moon Shonc Over the
Matters, Adding Vastly to the
Splcndor of the Effect.

JAN ESTOwN EXPOS ITION
GROUNDS, April 26.-Hampton Roads,
the scene. to-day of one of the most
notable naval reviews of the world,
blaacd brilliantly tonight with tho
lights of half Il hundred mighty ves-
sells of war. The illumination of the
combined fleets of Great Britain, Ger
many. Austria, the Argentine Repub-
lie and the United States crowned with
fitting splendor the magnificent day
picture which had been presented
when President Roosevelt. aboard the
naval yacht Mavflower. sailed around
the anchored squadrons and received
tho welcome OF their thunderous guns.
fired in chief ma gisterial salute. Tho
daylight decorations of vari-coored
signal flags, stretched in Tutoring
strings from stem to stern, gave way
with tho setting sun to the glow of
thousands of electric bulbs and the
far-reachng flash of hundred play
ing searchlights The vessels of the
American fleet were completely out
lined in incandescent bulbs. Military
masts and turcets. waterline and free
board, were strung with the fairyllke
iilament lanterns and in bold letters
across the bridge the name of the
vessel burned the identity of the big
fighter into the night. A brilliant
moon shone over the waters and added
vastly to the beauty of the scene. The
vessels of the visiting fleets were also
gorsously arrayed in light effects,
some of the designs being decidedly
unique and interesting. Their search
light drills We're watched with won
derment by those OH shore. and with
unstinted admiration by the American
officers and sailors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
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PlMPLES AND ERupTlONS

There are three great facts concerning
pimples and other eruptions.
The first Is that they all proceed from
an impure condition OF the blood.
The second Is that they are all cured
by correcting that condition, ana In no
other way, as thousands who have both
cred with powders, lotions and other eX-
ternal preparations have found out
And the third is that Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and Pills correct that condition us
no other medicines do. make the blood
pure and rich, and In so doing radically
and permanently cure plmples and all
other eruptions.
Hoods sarsaparilln and Pills are the
medicines that will do you the most good,
Accept no supstlIut A, 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
Charitable Worl

Slld1 lldUlc w ok.
He was also a member Of the Ambu-
lance Corps during the war and rem
dered valuable services in this line to
his State.
For long number of years, and
up to the time of his death. he was
president of the board of directors of
the Retreat for the Sick. and took the
deepest interest in the affairs of that
institution.
He was man of charity and never
turned deaf ear to the pleadings of
the poor and oppressed of Garth.
MIR. Powers was dcvout Christian.
and had for n number of years been
a faithful and valuable member Of the
First Baptist Church of this city.
For ten years he was the superin-
tendent of It's Sunday school, and was
both institutions. He enjoyed all Chris
tlan work. and was broad in his re-
ligious views.
Mr. Powers was a man of great
popularity. though his quiet demeanor
and retiring disposition forbade him
to seek public honors
He was first vice-president of the
Chamber OF Commerce some years ago.
and by virtue of this fact was the
logical man for president, but he de-
clined to allow the use of his name.
and declared that some younger man
should be chosen
Hc served five years in the Board
of Aldermen of his city, having been
elected to succeed Mr.. l.. D. Crenshaw,
Jr. resigned, in May 1888. and having
been elected for a full term of four
years in 1854.
Faithful Public Servant.
Mr.. Powers made faithful and in
telligent Councilman. and always had
~ tint 10 n his civ at heart.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
Death of Infant.

y. X. Hooker. h. r. Rucker, Captain
James ri. Lipscomb, and William Allen
and Clerk Alien Pettgrcw.
Death of Infant.
Albert Taylor the infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Taylor. died at the
Fourteenth Street. yesterday morning
at O'Clock. The funeral will take
place this morning at 10 O'Clock from
tho residence.
Mother Goose Success.
"rhe Mother Coos" entertainment
for the benefit OF Meade Memorial
Church. was 81 decided success, and the
audience seemed highly pleased with
the production
In the play. The costumes were most at
tractivc. and altogether tho ladies who
had charge of the entertainment llavo
cause TO feel much elated over the sue
cess of the enterprise. Following the
play refreshments were dispensed.
Among those who took part werc
Mamie Walden. Hazel Beattie. Arthur
Lance, David Hay, Florence Hay. Ber-
nard Walden, Jr Margaret Ellington,
Catherine Prentiss. Gladys Frostic. Vir-
sinia Pulllam, Dorothy Gilbert. Lciia
Friend: Andrew Danron. Esther Shot
we'll Lucy Kinds, Virginia Garnette,
Nora Duval. Ida Gwathmey. Margaret
Gary. Jas. Robinson. Catherine Graves.
virginia archer. SlFRlnih JONES. flOI-
encc Rcdtord. Emily Lacy. Bland Cary
Elizabeth owen. Florence Rex. Lizzie
Dennis, Louise Weisger. Mary Will
liams, Milton Staples. Graywell Phillips.
Violet Pettlgrew. Annie Bowling In
gram, Howard White. Annie Friend.
Henrietta Garnett. Mae Bradley. Gay
Garnette. Bert Daffron. Georgia Frostic,
Marion Shiplett. Temple Carter. Lnciel
Williams. Robert Daffron. Catherine
Gary. Gladys Robinson. Margaret
Brooks. Edith Robinson, Hermann Daf-
from, Nav Wnlthall and Agnes Jones.
Personals and Briefs.
Among the Manchester citizens Mt
the opening of tho jamestown ESposi-
tion yesterday were Mr. r. "A Bowen.
Squire l.. w. Cheatham and Mr.. John
w Moore.
Ira l.. Tiller. brakeman on the South
ern Railway. who lives at No. Sis Balm
bridge Street, was injured yesterday
while ut work. and WAS removed to the
Retreat for the Sick.
Mr.. A y. Morrissett had the misfor-
tune TO lose case of shoes recently.
The case Is married. A. b. Norrissetf.
Swansboro. Va. A reward Is offered to
any person who brings the goods In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
Quiet Dav in Courts.

Owing TO the absence of the judge
and the apparent lack OF litigants, the
wheels of Justice did not turn !n the
City Hall courts yesterday. save In tho
Police Court. which always Erinds.
Judges Scott and Witt were at the
Jamestown Exposition opening. Judge
Grinnan was in town and at work dur
ing the day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
LITTLE INTEREST IN IT. !,
Believed Councilmanic Investigas
+;on WIFI NOT Amount 4o Much

No date has been fixed yet for TIE
Investigation by the special Joint COM
mittee constituted TO inquire into the
action OF the Finance Committee in
transactions. Despite coclssure state
meuts to the contrary. nobody seems to
he urging the investigation. and 1t
appears TO be conceded that since tho
message OF the Mayor covering tho
points to be Investigated. there Is moth
ing left for the committee to do The
Investigation can develop little which
is not conceded in advance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
STORM LAST NIGHT.
Rain, With Thunder and Light
Ming. but It Passed Quickly.

Blue skies and balmy breezes charac-
fcrizcd the weather conditions yesterday,
and in the Afternoon it waXed warm, even
like n, summers day, when Miss Muller
usually r=,les tho meadow. Between 10
and II o'clock p. NJ. there We're heavy
showers. with thunder and lightning,
but it cleared OF again before midnight.
Rain is prophesicd for to-day. and It
will probably be cooler. Fair weather Will
resume its sway on Sunday, according
TO the Washington report
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
Rockefeller Gives $4,000 600

CHICAGO, April % John d. Rookie
Teller, IT was announced this afternoon
has presented to the University OF
shout ten city blocks. valued at 81 600,
600. During the past sixteen months
Mr.. Rockefeller has given $4,000 900 to
the university, and the total of his
: gifts since the founding Of the institu-
ton amounts to $9l.4l6,O0O
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
PAY YOUR POLL TAX

With but one week more for the
payment of poll taxes, thousands OF
persons have neglected to qualify
themselves to vote, The fourth day
of May is the last wherein one may
pay his capitation or poll tax In time
to qualify himself for suffrage before
the Democratic legislative primary.
Furthermore, unless the tax Is paid
by May 4th, persons failing to pay
Will be unnb.e TO vote for members OF
the Legislature in November.
For the convenience of persons who
have not paid, the City Treasurer will
keep the office open until 3 r, Nj.
Saturday, May tth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
LITTLE BROTHER PLAYED,
INDIAN AND SCALPED HIM

Charlie Atkins and his little brother
We're playing at Eighteenth and Main
Streets yesterday, and the little brother
had a knife. He was evidently playing
Indian. for he sashed Charlie across the
scalp. nearly taking 1t off. Dr. Hudg-
ms, of the City Ambulance Corps. had
to take eighteen stitches to get the locks
to stay in place.
Mrs. Albert Kramer her father. Col
onel Nat. B. Floyd, and Miss Daisy
Hancock are among the Richmonders
at tho exposition opening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
Marriage License.

a marriage license was issued yeter-
day by Deputy Clerk F. Lawton
Crutchneld. OF the Hastings Court, to
Walter B. Reuss. n merchant 1T this
city. and Miss A. Laurie Knight,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. knight.
of this city. The couple will be mar
ried to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27

y. FERGUSON, H. NJ Robertson. II. l.
Brown. a. A. Adkins NJ. a. Campbell.
y. X. Hooker II. r. Rucker. Captain
James ri. Lipscomb, and William Allen
and Clark Ailcn pntiIErcM.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27

Albert Taylor, the Infant son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Taylor. died at the
residence of his parents. No. 407 West
Fourteenth street yesterday morning
at O'Clock. The funeral will take
place this morning at 10 O'Clock from
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27

sotlc in the conduct Of their private
affairs.
MIR. Powers was a member Of the
old Richmond Howitzers. and WAS
present at the famous raid Of John
Brown at Harpers Ferry.
Charitable Work.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
AERIAL WARSHIP
BUILT BY GERMANS
Craft Carries Six Men and
Four Guns Against
Wind.

BERLIN. July 17--Germany has
solved the problem OF constructing sue
oossful aerial warships Experiments,
now being conducted by army officers
with the new machine, are said to have
proved il far superior TO any similar de-
vice ever invented.
Army officers claim that the new in
venton will completely reYOiutionize
modern warfare.
Ii IS claimed for the new airshi1 that
q can carry a crew OF several men.
a number Of quIck-hrlng guns 20 protect
il from attack by other airshiDs. while
It principally would drop explosives
upon the camp OF an enemy or on a
city. Thz new machine consists OF
cigar-shaped balloon carrying an alumi-
mum hull and a motor. The lifting
power Will raise six men and four
rapld-fre guns.
The ship responds readily 70 its helm,
and It is claimed that IN maneuvers II
has maintained speed OF thirty miles
an hour against the wind
Experts declare the new machine is
far superior TO the French airship.
"Pstrie." for which 50 much has been
claimed. and that Germany control OF
the invention viii make her practically
the military master Of the world
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
OLD HARGIS FEUD
IS BEGUN ANEW
Mountaineer Alleged to Have
Been Lured to Death
by Henchmen.

LEXINGTON. KY. July lit has
been learned that curt Smith, who was
shot TO death IN Breathitt county. bv
SlSel Turner, was lured to his death
by members Of the Hargis feud faction.
Smith was brother OF John Smith. a
former Harsis henchman, who confess
ca 10 having helped kill Dr. 3. d. Cox.
James Cockrill, and James B. Rarcum
at the beheSt OF the Hargises and Ed
Callahan.
Curt smith was a bodyguard OF his
brother, and to get him out Of the wav.
It is asserted. the members OF the for
mer Hargis gang, secured Smiths con-
sent 10 enter card game with Turner
Deeply interested In the card pane
Smith did not look up for some time
and when he did. II Is alleged. he was
surrounded by members OF the Harpis
gang.
Smith demanded that he he allowed
TO leave, and half arose from his seat
instantly Turner had his revolver ont
and shot at Smith. Smith drew hts re-
volver ard fired at Turner. who craucb-
ed behind the table and was not htt
4 turner then fired two more shots ana
killed Smith. Turner surrendered 70
lne officers at Jackson and is in faii
lurner Is moonshiner and has IRE
quently been IN trouble in Breathitt
ana other mountain counties.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
John BARRETT PLANS
SANITARY CONFERENCE

The third international sanitary con-
ference OF the American States viii De
held IN Mexico City, December 81. 1907,
official announcement being made today
BIZ John Barrett, director OF the Bureau
OF American Republics. Every Amcri-
can republic has been urgently requested
10 send delegates to the convention. III
view OF the Importance OF the work
10 be accomplished.
The provisional program arranged VIII
include. among others, the following
reports and studies;
Each delegate viii bring z paper cover
ing the tTansmfEsible diseases OF his
cour try, the condition Of the ports. what
assistance the general government
gives the states and municipalities. and
what sanitary police laws have been
issued since october. 1896.
Original papers relative TO the dis
covery OF the yellow fever germ, and
whether yellow fever and malaria are
transmitted otherwise than by the sting
OF mosquitoes viii be read.
Every effort 20 make the convention
successful IS being made by the MeNi-
can government and a fun representa-
ton from the different republics IS be-
ing urged by Director Barrett.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
AWARDED
IN BRIDGE WORK
Residents Benefited by Inn
proved Highway Over
AnacoStia River.

The jury empaneled for the purpose
OF condemning land incident 20 the i'm
provement OF the Anacostia river bridge
made is report 10 Justice Anderson 90
day Awards Of damages amounting 90
$S2s59473 for the extension OF Monroe
street from Harrison street nOrthWarG
TO the Anacostia river. with a width
OF sixty feet and benefits assessed IN Tie
sum OF S2S.25O were recommended
In Frederick's subdivision damages as
follows were found. Lot Is $3.50:
lot IS, S2,50s8g. lot 20, S2.S7I67. lot o.
$,SU70; lot p, S6,S23-30; lot % 81, 1910;
lot a, S4Sl- p; part OF Chichester division,
so, 45l-2Q: lot .. $50.
The following benefits were assessed:
Lot Is. $3.50: part Of parcel % $1,000.
IN square 56Q1-Lot 500, $1,000; lot T.
500; lot Is. S475. lot IS. $50. lot II. s425;
lot Is. 500; LOT Il, $50; lot II. $50; lot 10.
$50: lot, 8. $500; lot 8. $40: lot 500, $3.50;
LOT S0l. S225. In square 5763-Lot sos, $50,
lot $50. $50; lot .. so. lot 3. 500; lot Z.
$50; lot 500 SOS; lot sol, 500; lot 7. S275:
lot 5, $50 In square 5770-Lot 4, 500;
lot 3. SlO0; lot 500. none; lot s1l, none; lot
sos. 800; lot So, $50: lot sos. S150
Attorneys George G. Gertman. Barn
ard & Johnson. and julius A. MaeieI
represented the property owners.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
|OD LAWYERS
BACK At STATE
hat Three Men Be
Id Within Jurisdic-
ton of Court.
5unentS Will Begin
Late During This
Week.

BOISE, Idaho. July 17.-Haywood's at
torneys are likely 10 retaliate on the
state By having certain witnesses arrest
ed foi perjury. At opening Of court this
morning the defense requested that De-
tectiTe D. C. Scott, Sherin Rutan, OF
Telluride, and William Dewey, a non
union miner. be held within the j,lris-
diction OF the court.
Prosecutor Hawley complained of
slight illness and asked for recess. which
the court denied.
Rebuttal was resumed, o. NJ. Sackett
beng called to relate labor troubles
that existed at Telluride.
The trial is moving more and more
rapidly to a contest between the mine
owners and miners federation.
The Steunenberg murder has not been
mentioned by any Of the witnesses in re-
DuttaL The only question raised has
been whether the miners or the mine
owners were responsible for lawlessness
In the mining camps during past strikes.
the net result Of yesterdays proceed
lngs was the contradiction OF several OF
The defense's witnesses whose testimony
controverted that Of the prosecutions
chief witness, Harry Orchard
IOday's session is expected to practic-
ally complete the rebuttal evidence. The
deiense VIII then open IN sur-rebuttal
II mas but few witnesses to put on the
stand, maintaining that the State has
Wholly tailed 10 make out case against
HAYWOOD Arguments will begin late in
the week.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
FRISCO'S MAYOR
POET-PHySICIAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. July i7.-Ed-
ward R. Taylor. physician and devotee
or the muses., has been chosen mayor
OF the city and the county Of San Fran
cisco.
The board Of supervisors met last
evening and. with the exception Of
Iveitmoe and O'Neill, who apparently
SAVIOR less Of estheticism than their
tffete colleagues, voted to end the I'M
certainty OF san Franchises future by
naming to the executive chair the fol-
lower or Blackstone and Hippocrates.
The Gordiau knot has been cut BY the
selection Of DR.. Taylor as helmsman of
the municipality the prosecution gives
TO the public the assurance that the
city is safe. and that the well
fare of the community and the
reputation it has enjoyed as a seat Of
culture and of art will be maintained In
the future as in the past
DR.. Taylor Is a well-known figure in
the community AS for his poetic pro-
clivities, the decision OF the big stick
welded by Langdon. pedagogue and
lover of literature. is taken to show
Enthusiastically that the old glory OF the
city IS 10 return, the light TO shine once
more, and the praises Of St. Francis
VIII be sung In every meter from the
iamblc to the dsctylic
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
MRS. |. SPEER DIES
ON VIRGINIA VACATION

Mrs Luther +. Speer. OF I'd North
Carolina avenue southeast. who had re-
Gently gone with her children for a va
cation 10 Lovettsviile, Va, died al that
place yesterday morRing.
Mrs Sreer was Miss Myrta Raub.
daughter Of DR. Jacob Raub. a surgeon
In the civil war. and late Of the Pension
Ofice. She was born in Bethlehem. Pa
Mrs. Speer was a member Of the Metro
politan Presbyterian Church. and was
Identified with It's many organizations
as well as being connected with various
social clubs.
She is survived by two children.
Franklin and Sarah. aged about ten and
eight years. respectively. Her mother.
Mrs Raub. also lives at the North
Carolina avenue home Mr. Speer Is
employed in the Bureau Of internal
Revenue or the Treasury Department
The funeral viii be held from the
family residence at I Oclock tomorrow
afternoon. TO which all friends are in
vited.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
DAMAGES AWARDED
BY COMPROMISE
District Supreme Court AL
lows $1,000 for Change
of Grade.

Justice Anderson, OF the District Su-
preine Court, today signed an order con-
hrning an appraisement made some
time ago by the Union Station Grade
Damage Commission, IN favor of Jere-
Hilah Mackessy, the owner Of premises
- Massachusetts, avenue northwest. sub
Jet TO a remittitur. filed by Mr. Mack
essy, reducing the appraisement to s.. 600
The Union Station Commission award
ed Mr. Mackessy $500, November, 1906
as damages sustained by him as a re-
suit or the change OF the grade Of Mass
achusetts avenue made by the District
commissioners in connection with the
Union Station improvements. This
award was objected 70 by the District
commissioners, and the marshal was d.
rected to summon a fury OF seven citi-
zens 10 pass upon the case
The order passed by the court today
was the result Of a compromise OF the
case agreed 20 by Mr.. Mackessy and
he District Commissioners
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
Elk Bands Parade
Infancy Costumes
As Crowds Cheer

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. July 17.-After
a particularly strenuous day yesterday.
the Elks awakened today TO another
program crowded TO the last line with
interesting events.
The grand lodge renewed its session
at the Academy of Music this morning.
Good time is being made with the busi-
ness of the convention. An airship
flight, automobile trips, inspection of
universities. art galleries and colleges,
music and park outings. baseball
games and racing. river excursions and
band concerts are the order of the day.
The principal event was the splendid
masked parade of bands which began
to form at 10 o'clock this morning. The
Elzs. In fancy IMPLYING uniforms. pre-
scented a fine appearance. The process
sion led past the reviewing stands,
where the adjudication of prize COS
tunes took place. The route of the pro-
cession was hanked from the curbs to
the buildings with the thousands and
thousands of cheering people.
Fancy drills and exhibition maneuvers
will take place today.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
CATHOLIC Y. N. c. A.
MAY Be FORMED

n INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July H.
whether there will be Catholic Y. NJ
Il. a. will be settled at today's sessions
Fof the American Federation Of Catholic
Societies. Al Buffalo, n. Y, last year a
committee was appointed by the fed.
$eration, and its report on such n project
will be made today. 1t Is thought the
delegates viii strongly favor such a
movement.
Yesterdays sessions We're taken up
with the reports of the committees. Sew
/eral minor changes were repol ted by the
scOmmittee on constitution, and a decla-
ration Of principles was put forth by
the resolutions committee. Both were
adopted. The convention also sent a
message to the Pope at Rome renewing
Dts allegiance.
A mass meeting was held at Tomlin-
.Fon Hall last night. J. r. Roche. OF
] Nebraska city, Neb.. and Bishop Nc
sFaul. Of Trenton, n. J.. being the priu-
.cipal speakers.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
WAR ON MCCLELLAN
NOT MURPHY'S INTENTION

NEW YORK. July 17-Tvo ,bo,,z.-s
men who assembled in TaransDr, I'LL
expecting that Charles :. Mur5iv va
20 40 something TO Mayor NcCiellI1
cohcInded mat the Ist Of AD-iI 1ad
moved into midsummer.
All that the sweltering crowd had
ior us pains was the adoption of a
4VO word resolution expressing fdea-
DOurAe COCHRAN had evolved since the
control OF pl'cfc service ccrUOr,lfi1rs
snh for faciii .at.ng the adjudication 81
cases in the courts. u
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
JACKSON MAY ESCAPE
TRIAL FOR BIGARY

BALTIMORE, Nd, July I7.-Dean c..
Jackson, while awaiting in the court
house lookup to be tried for bigamy.
tainted about noon today. and was i'm
nediately returned to jail
He probably would not have been
tried. anyway, as his first wife who
nFes IN Georgetown. again failed 10
appear in court
1t is understood she VIII not appear
to prosecute.
His so-cailed Baltimore wife vbor,
ne is alleged 70 have married under An
allas, was In court. 81