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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18
Civic FLAG WAS
RECOMMENDED.
Ex-Confedcratc Said Confederate
Emblem Would Arouse
Dead Issues.
BURY RECOLLECTION OF WAR.
.UNDs BURY RECOLLECTION OF WAR
Councilman w. L. White Afraid
Of Bringing Out Bloody Shirt.
Vote on Flag.

The flag of Richmond the design Of
which was recently suggested by Mayor.
Mccarthy was recommended to the
Council by the Committee on Ordi-
nances Charter and Reform last night
after spirited discussion, in the
course OF which n Confederate soldier
vigorously opposed the Incorporation of
the Confederate colors in the flag.
Councilman W. Il. White was the OPP
ponent of including in the design the
Norman shield with the Confederate
emblem thereon, and In the course of
his protest against 1t he declared that
to adopti 1t for the civic flag would re-
vive a dead issue and bring out the
bloody shirt II think we should bury
the recollectons of the war;" said Mr..
White, "as l believe every true Con-
fedcrate has. | claim 1t Is unwise, In
eXpedient and impolitic to incorporate
it In u civic flag"
Mr.. White proposed as n substitute
that the portrait of William Byrd be
substituted for the Confederate en-
blcm. but tho committee voted this
down, Ncssrs. White and j. j. Lynch
alone voting for It. The committee
then recommended the ordnance cm-
bodying the Mayors design by a vote
Of 3 to 3, Messrs c. p. Davis, j., j.
Lynch and w. 4. White voting No"
and Messrs. Cary, Dabney, Ferguson,
umlauf and Grundy In the Affirmative,
Mr., FI,msdon Cary replied to tho OBJ
lection of Mr.. White.
Wanted More Pay.
The committee sat until midnight,
most of the time being consumed In
hearing persons advocating or oppos-
ing specific ordinances. many Of which
related to salaries.
After hearing Mr.. CARRIER In advo-
cacy OF his ordinance requiring pawn
brokers to make monthly reports Of
their business. and listening to Messrs,
Sam Stern and Jacob IN opposition,
tho committee recommended The ordi-
nance for re lection.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18
CHARGE GATTIS
WITH FORGERY
W.ell-Known Cotton Broker Alb
sent from Charlotte Police
Looking for Him.
Especial 10 The Times. pispatch.l ]

CHARLOTTE, N. c., May 17-News
leaked out here tonight of the unex-
pected absence fro mthe city Of w. O.
Gattls, local representative OF tho firm
or Charles E. johnson and Company,
of Raleigh, cotton brokers'. Gnttis is
charged with forgery. The amount
involved Is not definitely known, but
IT IS not less than several thousand
dollars. t
Gattis. It seems, entered into deal
with ono w a. Smith, of Pineville,
this county. to form. a partnership for
buying and selling cotton. Shortly
after the deal was made, three weeks
ago, Gattts Is charged by warrant with
having forged a bill of lading for
tifty bales OF cotton, and thereafter
TO have uttered q forged note through
tho Charlotte National Bank to cover
the first forgery, securing thereon not
less than $4,000. He has not been
heard from since by the police.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18
WIDOW OF YERKES !.
GETS I: ( HER lei DIVORCE !.
Court Grants Separation from,
Youthful Husband, Wilson
Miner,
ON STATUTORY GROUNDS ID
ON STATUTORY
May Resume Her Maiden Name
and Marry Again if She
Desires.

NEW YORK. May 17,-Mrs. Mary
Adelaide Yerkes- -Mizner widow Of
Charles Il. Ycrkes, the millionaire trac-
tion promoter of Chicago and London.
to-day was granted an interlocutory
decree OF divorce from her youthful
husband, Wilson Miner BY the terms
Of the decree Mrs. Yerkes-M Mizner may
resume her maiden name, and she Is
also granted permission to remarry
should she choose. The marriage Of
the wealthy widow and tho young
Californian, many years her junior. a
few weeks after her husbands death
created wide public interest.
Almost from the first tho match
proved not to be happy one. and ru-
mors OF proceedings looking to a SOW
erance of marriage ties began to cir
culate several months ago. Mrs. NIiz-
ner asked that the divorce be granted
on statutory grounds. The suit was
not opposed. None of the proceedings
before the referee will become public,
as his report Is sealed,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18
ORCHARD STORY
IS DENOUNCED
Halt in Haywood Trial While
Court Deals With Side
Feature.

BOISE. IDAHO, May 17.-At tho
opening of the steunenbcrg murder
trial to-day, Judge Wood directed the
prosecuting attorney or Ada county to
Investigate the circumstances under
which Harry Orchard was interviewed
for publication yesterday, With a view
of ascertaining II there had been any
attempt to influence tho Jurors In the
case, and to take such steps as he
found the circumstances to warrant.
In drawing attention to the matter,
Judge Wood asked counsel If they
could offer any suggestions as to the
duty Of the court.
+ There was u long discussion, IN
which tho Interview was condemned
by counsel for the defense ard pros
ecution alike. but without any final
decision No additional jur9rs We're
secured to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18
Mrs. Roosevelt and Archie Ac-
company Him to Virginia
for Rest.
BRINGS SECRET SERVICE MAN
For First Time President Takes
Sloan to Pone Knot
With Him.
Especial to The TImcs-D Dispatch. ]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, May IT,.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, May 17.-
President Roosevelt, accompanied by
Mrs. Roosevelt and little son, Archie,
reached Mrs. Rooscvelt's cabin, pine
Knot" in southern Albemarle shortly
after 4 o'clock this afternoon, after a
drive from North Garden, on the line
Of the Southern Railway. The Presi-
dent said to the little group at the
station, where he disembarked. that
the trip from Washington could not
have been nicer. The day was ideal.
and the drive to pine Knot" which
was made in double trap,from "Plain
Dealing" the home of William VIII
lner, the New York banker, did not
lack in pleasure Mr.. Wilmer did the
handsome thing by the President In
tho matter OF horses. sending for his
use his two splendid sorrel stations.
Plain Dealing and Engineer. Soon af-
ter the immediate presidential party
left North Garden, Secret Service Guard
Sloan followed in It's wake. This is
the first time an officer has accompa-
MED the President to pine Knot" and
If there is a special reason therefor it
Is not known. An effort to got an
expression from Assistant Secretary
Latta on the subject was without re-
suit.
It is understood tho guard will be
quartered at"Plaln Dealing" which is
loss than half-mile fom tho Roose-
welt cottage
Archie Pale and Thin.
Absolute rest for the President is
said to be tho object OF the trip, al
though the thin textures of little
Archie. who seems scarcely recovered
from his recent Illness, might rcas-
onably suggest that he was consld-
cred. The little boy had with him guns
and nshing tackle. and the ever press
ent blank terrier. Skip which came
from Colorado "Pino Knot" is n right
crude place for n presidential hunting
lodge, and little has been done to
soften its ruggedness. A. little spring
cleaning and some flowers and shrubs
from Richmond make up the whole
story Of preparation. Although the
hour OF the Presidents arrival In
charlottesville was, known, there were
not more than fifty people at tho sta
l.tion when tho train pulled In. To these
| tho President sald:iI have come down
into Virginia to spend a few days. +
am glad to see you all.
| Assistant Secretary Latta returned
/ to Charlottesville, where he Will res
main until the President returns y to
Washington Sunday, s5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18

AF+a,, A., =, ,,a,,..;,,,,s -, z
= So ~
unsurpassed IN the history OF tne
Baptist denomination tho world over;
after three rother,ncs m,,de nam
y
- up'' 's ~ : NE a''u iuui Il
es from the lips OF men eminent among
their fellows: by encouraging reports.
which proved tho wonderful advances
=, -
heht OIL G1flstlah work IN al direc-8 ''''
tions of endeavor; by crowds so large
that the immense Auditorium, with its
c,n,c,t, os 5ooo mamie cou,d mi
;, ID 4
liolu 'l'e1'' Ny every oS'uci'ce q grow
Ing power and spread of Christian
faith-after all this, the Southern Ban
10. ro,,ir, ,tth,n tha .,ostn.,
''s' eon nSe'i.'o''' "f'A't ''o .'ostAs
minutes OF the hlsht session or It's Sec ses
ond day, was electrified by gifts, both
OF money and services, which. because
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18
FAIRLY .FLAYED
BY COMMISSION.
S. II. Wolfe. Insurance.
Actuary, Taken Sharply
to Task.
LETTER WRITE ii
COLON BUI'IO On
Corporation Commission Wants
to Know If It Is True That
He Is in Sympathy With
the New York
Mans De-
1nand.

Developments which are at once full
OF public interest took place yesterday
in the matter concerning the recent
examination of the affairs of the Life
Insurance Company. of Virginia by Mr..
S. II. Wolfe, a New York actuary,
when Corporation Commissioners Stu
art and Willard. who sat in the case
at It's final hearing, addressed letter
to Commissioner Rutton, fairly faying
Wolfe, and asking Colonel Button IL
1t is true. as stated by Wolfe, that in
his efforts to have his report made
public he has the active cooperation
of the insurance commissioners.
1t should be stated in the outset that
though Colonel Button is out of the
city, and could not therefore be seen
last night, the insurance department IS
in no way in sympathy with Mr.. Wolfn
in tho matter. and will not give aid
or comfort to any proceeding which
runs counter to the decision OF the
Corporation Commission.
The commission did not give out the
letter to Colonel Button, but during
the day an order was entered making
plI the papers connected with the case
81 public record of the department, and
1t was therefore possible for n repre-
sentative Of The Times Dispatch to
gain access thereto.
NIcmOrnnilun Entered.
This memorandum, however, is en-
tered on every sheet of Mr.. Wolfe's
report which is distinctly liscredited
and rejected by the commission in its
recent opinion, which sustained the
company In every particular save one:
"This report as to the matter OF
tho Pennsylvania mortgages ac-
quircd by the company prior to the
incumbency OF the present presi-
dent, Mr.. John G.. Walker, has upon
thorough Investigation and review
been dscredited and rejected by
the State Corporation Commission,
as set forth at length In lts for
NOR order of May l, 1907, and no
person III, or employed by the de-
partment OF the commission, nor
any other person, shall publish
copy or use this report, in whole
or In part, without attaching
thereto, or to the part thereof so
published, copied or used this
4 memorandum in full.
'Ia, II. WILSON.
81 "Clcrk State Corporation Com
mlsslon."
inlay 10. 1907"
A Warm Letter.
The letter of tho commissioners to
Colonel Button. which was examined
on the public records of the depart
mont last night, is a biting utterance
so far MS 1t refers to Mr.. Wolfe, and
{ II indicates plainly that the body will
not permit an employo of Il bureau
under Its control to dictate as to what
shall be done concerning it's decisions,
The letter refers to Wolfe's demand
on Colonel Button for the publication
of the report as "the insuTerablo and
unparalleled insolence manifested by
your employee" and calls upon the In
surance Commissioner to know IL 1t is
orue that he is giving Wolfe his ac-
tive co-operation in the matter.
1.-THE commission cannot dignity this
communication by reply to Its nu-
Continued on Third Page.l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18
MMANDER TO
RETIRE HERE,

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May lit is
announced to day that Dir. Thomas NJ.
owen, who is serving his second term
as commander-in-ch of the United
Sons of Confederate Veterans. will not
permit his name to be presented frr
another election at the coming reunion
In Richmond, While thoroughly ln.loye
with the work Pr. Owen finds himself
overwhelmed With official and personal
obligations. and can no longer glye
the time necessary to the office,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18
MAN CONVICTED FOR
KILLING WIFE AND BABY

.W!AYCRosS, GA, May 17.---The jury
In the case of Fl. T. Lylles, charged
with the murder OF his wife ana baby,
to-day returned verdict OF guilty,
This was Iylles's second trial, tho first
resulting In mlstrlal. Lylles claimed
that tho shooting was an accident,
Sentence was dniayred,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18
DRAMATIC SCENES
AT NIGHT [ !. SESSION E; ! ]
Total Of $136, 900 Sub; );
scribed for Foreign Mis-
sions at One Meeting &
MARKS NEW EPOCH.
In CHURCH NVORK
Astounding Offer of5 MI. Brooks.
OF Georgia, to Give $50, 900
Caused Intense Excite
ment-Convention =
Refuses TO Go to 5
Another Hall. n
PROGRAM TODAY
AT AUDITORIUM

o:3o a. M.-Convcntlon called to
order. l5
O.3o to 1890 A. s1.-Report on eds
ucntiOn.
1O:3O a. NJ. to IL NI.-Southcrn
Baptist Theological Seminary.
II to LIP. M.-Thc Training School.
1 r. M.-lteccsa.
+. M.-.Afternoon session called
to order.
to 8 z. M.-Smndny School md (
Bible Board report and l.liHcrsslon.
to q L. NI.-NIisccllnncous bus-
incsS.
Sal? 7. M.-lIone NIlssions--report
ana discussion.
MONDAY PROGRAM.
0;3O a. M.-KIOme Missions.
T.. Observation-Disclosures business.
S:16P. M.-Ilenring from returned
missionaries. foreign mission field,
ana final ndjOurnmcnt.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24

entihcally. This exhibit, prepared with
much care and at no small expense by
DR.. Curtis, is in charge of Dr. James
F. Lawson resident physician, and will
prove highly instructive and beneficial,
not only to medical men, but will be
equally so to the layman and everyday
citizen. The promoters of the exhibit
are anxious to convince the world that
the colored physician and surgeon are
keeping in the front ranks of medical
science, and there IS no doubt in the
minds of those who know of their abil-
ity that they will succeed in their very
laudable endeavor, if the enterprising
physicians and surgeons themselves will
rally to the support of the movement as
they should.
The race has quite a number of very
finely equipped hospitals in various sec
tions, notably Philadelphia, Washington,
Richmond, St. Louis, Louisville. Chica-
go, Kansas City, Decatur Ala, Memphis
and other places, and it IS expected that
all of them will be represented in some
way on the 3oth.
The gentlemen associated with Dr-Cur-
tbs on the special committee on exhibits
in medicine and surgery stand at the
head Of their profession and enjoy a ma
tionaI reputation. They are DR.. George
c. Hal, of Chicago. one of the found
ers of Provident Hospital, the best
known institution of the kind west OF
, the Alleghenies; DR.. R F. Boyd, Nash
vile, Tenn. DR. J. A. Warfeld, surgeon
in-chief Freedmen's Hospital, Washing
ton, D. c., and DR.. J. J. France, who
has done so much to elevate the tone
Of the Negro professional man in Ports
mouth and Tidewater Virginia.
r. w T.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24
COME ONE COME ALL

people expected attend the grand barbecue and free
picnic children Deanwood Park Danwood D Labor
Day. September 1907 from 1I3o PM given bv the
Great Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church. zo8 street north
west Rev Simon W. Drew DID, pastor benefit of raising
$4,000 for building fund
P M-P1atfom meeting. The noted speaker " : IT War
ner, will be the of day.
Short addresses will be delivered BY Rev c H Mcdonald DID,
Pastor OF Concord Baptist Church. Albany n Y B. Tby
DID, pastor of Mt Gead Baptist Church New City; Rev E
n Mcdaniel 3D. pastor of Fountain Baptist Church. Summit N
j. Mr. a Landlord MS President Business League
Washington D. c. Judge E. NJ Hewlett Editor W. Calvin Chase
OF The Bee and Rev J. B. Mclaughlin DID. O city,
At the pig will place The person catching the
pig by the tail will be awarded the pig.
Music by New Waldorf Orchestra; Prof J. Smith director
This picnic open to ALL regardless of SEX denomnato
Admission adults, IS cents children years ACCOMPANIED
by parent guardian, free
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24

DR.. Cuftis is In receipt of letters from
prominent doctors in every section of
the country testifying o their deep in
terest IN the forthcoming exhibit,and all
indications point to a showing ha wilt
reflect great credit upon the entire pro
fession On the Exposition grounds IS
a beautiful four-room cottage, elegant
ly equipped in instruments and all the
paraphernalia of a modern hospital It
IS primarily there as concrete ilIustra-
ton of the advancement of the race IN
hospital management and to show by
photos, charts and demonstrations what
the physician of our. race is doing in
private practice, in special work. in hos
pitals, medical colleges and sanitariums,
with statistics touching their material
prosperity and the results attained sci
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24

Miss Maria Wade will leave the city
next week on a short vacation for the
East.
Mrs. w. c. Clinkscales, the popular
music teacher, is spending her vacation
at Garrisonville, Va.
DR.. c. Sumner Wormley will sing
during the offertory at ST. Luke's
Church tomorrow morning.
The Misses Chaine and Emma Patter-
son and Miss Louise Wills, of 1892 18th
street. n. w, are enjoying the sights at
Saratoga.
Mrs. Elizabeth Walker and daughter,
Geneva, are spending their vacation at
Asbury Park.
Major Robert A. Tascoe, who has
recently returned from Abyssinia and
East Africa, will arrive in this city Au-
gust p on business in reference to that
country. He will be the guest of his
brother, Sergt. c. A. J. Tascoe, 1912
Rhode Island avenue northwest. Any
one desiring information may see him at
that address.
Mr.. A. E. Mannings, manager of the
Indianapolis World, was in the city last
week, and left on Saturday for the
South. Mr.. Mannings is one of the
hustling newspaper managers in the
West, and man of ability
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24
NEGRO DOCTORS AT JAMES
TOWN
Graphic Demonstration of the AdyGnce-
meHt of the Negro in Medicine,
Surgery and Hospital Manage
1Hent. on AngNSt so

surgery ana fIOSPILdF HdStdge-
ment, on AngRSt 80.
Washington. D. c., August I7.-Plans
are well under way for physicians
Day" at the jamestown Exposition. The
event will be httingly observed Friday,
August 80, under the personal direction
of DR.. A. NJ. Curtis, a leading physician
Of this city, formerly surgeon-in-chief
of Freedman's Hospital. The program
for the occasion will embrace a num-
Der of learned papers on the topics now
uppermost in the medical world, special
" prepared by the most prominent Afro
American physicians in the country
Some of the subjects to be covered will
treat of the tuberculosis evil, sanitation,
public health, unwholesome housing of
Negroes in large cities, and the devel-
opment of modern hospitals for the care
of colored patients, concluding with a
clinic, during which a skilled surgeon
will perform a difficult operation in lap
arotomy or some form of major surgery
to demonstrate the impoved methods in
vogue, by which cases once regarded as
necessarily fatal may be handled with
assurance of a favorable termination, if
the proper care is taken. Particular
care will be taken TO emphasize the work
of the trained nurse in attnding delicate
operations and in the management OF
the many details Of the sicz-room.
The attendance of many noted physi-
clans and surgeons from abroad IS ex-
pected. The annual session of the Ma
tional Medical Association will be held
in Baltimore, August p, 28 and 20, and
il IS understood that at the close OF
the meeting there, arrangements have
been made by Dr. Curtis and the Balti-
more local committee to have the mem
bers proceed practically in body TO
Jamestown, as an attractive "outing
feature of the session, as well as to take
part in the instructive exercises in con-
nection with Physicians Day" at the
Exposition. The dates are so fixed as
to make the trip a convenient one for all
concerned
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24

The above cut IS that of DR.. r. H.
Cook, of Natchez, Miss, the editor of
the Natchez Weekly Herald, and pastor
of the Shiloh Baptist Church, in the
above city. He is the acknowledged
leader Of the younger members Of his
race in the ministerial ranks. He is a
power and eloquent speaker and orator
of today. He is one of the leading Odd
Fellows in his State. a true Knight Of
Pythias. and a true Mason of the De
Gree Mystic Shrine He will be in our
city to attend the convention, and viii
probably speak while here.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24
DIR. CLAIS A. LFFTWICH.

DR.. CLAIS A. LEFTWICH.
One Of the most successful and elo-
quent scholars connected with the c.
NJ. E. Convention, and pastor of Lanes
C. NJ. E. Tabernacle, Fourteenth and c
streets northeast. is DR.. Calais A Left
wich. This young man has a record of
which any person should feel proud
When DR.. Leftwich was sent to this
church there was a feeling Of rest, be-
cause the members were convinced that
this young man was tn right person in
the right place. He has held many po-
sitions of honor and trust, which will be
evidenced by brief history Of his ca
reer, as follows:
Calais A. Leftwich, AN, DID, pastor.
ABB, AM, Howard University.
BID, Cannon Theological Seminary.
DID. Paine Seminary, Alabama.
Special simmer course, Harvard Uni
versity.
EARLY COLLEGE DAYS.
Learned printers trade in Bee Office.
Editor Of Jackson Head Light, Jack
son, Tenn.
Editor Of Christian Daily Index, Mem
phis, Tenn.
POSITIONS.
Pastor Of Israel C. H. E. Church,
Jackson, Tenn.
Pastor of Georgia Street Church, Mem
phis, Tenn.
Pastor of St John Church, Sherman,
Texas.
Pastor of Morning Chapel, Ft. Worth.
Texas.
Dean, and Professor Of Latin, Greek
and Hebrew, Lane Coll ;ge Jackson
Tenn.
Professor Of Ancient Languages,C ,Cn i
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24

ticket to October Ist if you will deposit
IN Washington, D. c., or Norfolk, Va,
your ticket. Many of the southern dele
gates are already arranging to meet in
Atlanta, Ga, where a special train is be-
ing arranged for This train will leave
Atlanta Ga, by way of the Southern
Road or the Seaboard Air Line going di-
rect to Washington. All delegates that
desire to visit the Jamestown Exposition
will do 50 after the National Convention
adIourns.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24
NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVEN
TION.

Rates to the National Convention at
Washington, D. c.: Announcement has
beer made that the excursion rate for
the 2zth Annual Session of the National
Baptist Convention which is to be held
in Washington, D. C., September nth to
10th, has been fixed at one fare plus Is
cents for the round trip, for all points
south of the Ohio River and west Of the
Mississippi. Tickets on sale to stop over
al the Jamestown Exposition after leav-
ing Washington. Another provision is
made in this rate, which viii extend the
The Washington bee., 1907-08-24

man Institute, Jacksonville Fla.
President Of Homer College, Homer,
Louisiana
Professor Of Latin and Greek, Nor
gan College, Lynchburg, Va.
Professor Of Cremistry, University of
West Tenn.
PRESEN WORK.
Lane c. NJ. E. Tabernacle, Fourteenth
and c streets northeast; a new brick.
modern church, complete in every re-
spect, etc; $1,000 rally movement to re-
duce the heavV debt.
Fe left the city Thursday for the
South, where he will lecture in the in
terest Of his church, ana The Bee wishes
him much success.
DR.. Calais A. Leftwich left the city
Monday on a lecturing tour South.
Prof. J. A. Martin and wife, with
Mrs. Rishes, of Jackson, Miss, friends
of DR.. L. H. Harris, the popular South
West Pharmacist, were in our city last
week. After sightseeing, etc, they de-
( parted, for Cincinnati, Ohio.
/ Brother Banks held regular old
time bush and camp meeting at Dean
wood. D. c., last Sunday There were
several thousand present 585
Rev Father Joseph Burgess preached
at St Cyhpen Catholic Church last Sun
day Father Burgess is a young colored
priest just starting out -iq zidi
The white brother is having a tough
time with his Italian subjects vs. The
Black Hand OH if the eoIpred brother
would only unite zero ssob
Read The Bee l5jeo0I e 5HB
} The fight between ole Cans and o.
: Brien has been call of