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New York Financial Market.

New York, Dec. 21.-Money on call
firm, SOLO per cent. Prime mercantile
paper, 1910 per cent. Bar silver, 53hc
per ounce.
, 1907-12-31
THE BUB0N|C PLAGUE
IS ABOUT CLEANED UP

Pacific railroad ran away on the east
slope Of the mountains just west Of
here last night and forty loaded cars
were ditched. Several brakemen were
injured.
, 1907-12-31
RAILROAD NOTES


Trainmaster Let's went 10 Rawlins
movement of trains from that terminal.
, 1907-12-31

Freight Train Runs Away.
Helena, Mont, Dec. 31.-An east
bound freight train on the Northern
, 1907-12-31
CHANGE OF DAY FOR
AID SOCIETY Meeting.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth.
odist church will meet at the church
at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, instead
OF on Wednesday, as usual, Wednesday
being a holiday .
, 1907-12-31
Many Rats Killed.
Former judge Dead.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 31.-Charles l..
Thompson, for twelve years presiding
judge of the Colorado court of appeals,
died today of asthma and bronchitis.
, 1907-12-31
Is GOOSE A FOWL

ls GOOSE A FOWL
AND HAS IT A cRoP2
City Attorney McMurray, John Kun
kle and DR.. McCollum are "all up q
stump on the momentous proposition.
Z" Has a goose a crop and is it q fowl?'
The matter has assumed the proper
lions Of IN international question. a
former resident of Missouri and pre-.
sumed TO be familiar with fowl gen.
orally, being appealed to for light.
, 1907-12-31
Governor Of IIoiIo Wounded.

Governor Of lIoilo Wounded.
Manila. Dec. Ex-Governor Lopez of
Iloilo has been shot and seriously
wounded by a disappointed politician.
The wound is thought not to be fatal.
, 1907-12-31
Pine Prices edueed

Minneapolis. Mimi. Dec. 31.-The
prices Of northern pine have been re-
duced 81 to So per thousand feet.
, 1907-12-31
FOREST SUPERVISOR
WILL ATTEND MEETING.

H. M. Conrad of this city, assistant
supervisor Of the Medicine Bow forest
will be here on the 10th to at
tend the sheep convention in this city.
, 1907-12-31
OIL STOVE SMOKES
AND CAUSES ALARM.

An oil stove in me Of the rooms vt
the st. Regis, left by the occupant
when he left the room temporarily.
smoked and caused an alarm to be sent
In. Another roomer climbed through
the traneom and opened the door from
the inside. The only damage wa from
smoke.
, 1907-12-31

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nsws By reading The Republican,
, 1907-12-31
STATES MARINE HosPI.
tai SERVICE AND THE CITY
HEALTH OFFICERS GET.
TING BETTER OFT.
Of Rats Slain and Large
Sum Of Money Expended, Only
Seven Cases Being Reported Dur
ing December and Three Cases
Remaining Under Treatment
Freight Trains Run Away.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 31.-With
only sever cases of plague reported
during December, and but three cases
remaining under treatment, the bu-
bonic plague in San Francisco has
been almost eradicated as the result
of the vigorous campaign conducted
by the United States marine hospital
service, with the cooperation of the
local health authorities.
Many Rats Killed.
Over $780, 900 has been expended in
the campaign and 10000 rats were
killed. The total number Of cases OF
the plague reported was 1876, the
deaths sixty.
, 1907-12-31
BLOWERS
RETURN TO WORK
THREE THOUSAND MEN RESUME
POSITIONS AFTER SHUTDOWN
OF ABOUT TEN DAYS.

Companies Rushed With Orders and at
Some Trouble Getting HeIpeJohn
Mitchell Of United Mine Workers
at Medicinal Spring in Missouri for
Benefit Of Health.
, 1907-12-31

Daily R.public.n. 80 c.ns. . month.
, 1907-12-31

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
TWENTY YOUNG
LADIES GRADUAT E
Close OF Half-session at State
Normal Occasion of Enjoy
able Exercises.
MUSIC BY eLEE CLUB
Students Themselves Furnish
Delightful Entertainment-Dr.
Kent Speaks.
1UsIc BY eLEE CLUB
Especial to ZINC Mines. pIspateh /,

Especial to The Times DIspatch.)
FARMVILLE, VA, January 2S.-To-
night, before one of the largest and
most representative audiences seen in
Farmvile for years. twenty young ladies
of the State Female Normal School
were presented with well-earned diplo-
mas Eleven of these were professional
Last night Rev. j. NJ Owens, of
sermon before an audience which
crowded tho Normal School auditorium
to the doors His text was, Have that
mind In you which was also In Christ"
The exercises were opened tonight
with a hymn sung by the Normal
School Glee Club, followed by invoca-
ton from Rev. j. D. Harte,. of the
Farmvlile Baptist Church. The exer-
cises consisted of salutatory, by Miss
Virginia Stubblefield; song, '"The Lost
Chord" by the Glee Club; address. by
DR. &C. w: Kent; song, THE Showers"
from III 'rrovatore," by the Glee Club;
valedctory, by Miss Mary Mercer Scho-
field; delivery OF diplomas, by President
j. l.. Jarman.
The gift of the class to the school
was Guido RENTS beautiful picture
Aurora" in colors,
A majority of the graduates will
leave for their homes tomorrow and
next day, while few of them Will re-
main here to the close of the session
in June to gain additional experience
in teaching. The second half of the
session Will begin Wednesday, the S0th
instant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
THOUGHT MAYOR
At BOT TOW OF IT
1rate Woman Interviews Captain
Mccarthy on Matter He Had
Nothing to Do With.

Mayor Carlton Mccarthy like all other Of
hctals, has his troubles. and by this time he
has become almost accustomed to tlkm
Yesterday he had a call from lady who
criticized him severely for q thing he had
never done. or authorized to be done.
The lady In question Is connected with the
Richmond Art Club and her censure of tho
Mayor grew out of a publication, purporting
to interview the Mayor as to n report that n
young woman was posing MS n model for
nude studies by an art class. The lady in
question was indignant Mt the alleged atti-
.ude OF the Mayor. but when he got chance
to do so he made IL clear to her that her
criticisms. as applied to him. were not lust,
since he had specifically declined to be
quoted in any way. 1t is said that some of
the ladies of the club expressed the belief
that the Mayor WAS at the bottom of the
newspaper publication"
Mayor Mccarthy stated that a reporter
had called on him and informed him that q
young woman was posing as an art study,
and asked him what he was going to do
about 1t. He replied that he would do moth
ing about it, as he knew nothing OF the mat
ter Asked il there were not laws applicable
to the subject, the Mayor took down the
statutes and referred the reporter to them,
specifically stating that he knew nothing OF
by the reporter and that 1t was not his bust
ness to construe the law. He referred the
reporter to the Chief of Police. stating that
he (the Mayor was not a policeman.
The Mayor emphasized the fact that he
positively refused to be quoted on the sub
iect, and was surprised to find his name
mentioned in connection with the matter.
of the ladies of the club. the Mayor felt
that he had been subjected to criticism when
he had nothing whatever to do with the
matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
What Mr.. Ward Says.

I'm several places where we have con-
Quoted similar campaigns" said Mr..
Ward yesterday. we have faced a diff
cult situation three days from the close,
and have won out.
mo one has anything in reserve that
has not been reported. though every
committeeman at work has a number of
prospects that will make the last three
days great days We have usually got
some of the largest subscriptions during
the last two or three days Of the cam
paigns with which have been con-
nected. and we have every reason to
believe that some of the wealthy citizens
of Richmond who have been carefully
considering the situation will come for
ward with large subscriptions before the
campaign closes At the same time we
ought to have a great host of small SUBJ
scriptions voluntarily brought to head
quarters, for with two years in which to
pay the money, q poor man can give SO.
We have to date less than 1000 sub
scrlbers and 1t ought to be made 1000.
This can only be accomplished by peo-
pie bringing their subscriptions to head
quarters
The members of the young business
mems committee were not downcast
by the comparatively small reports an
rounced yesterday. They We're asked
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
RATE l. CURRY GOES
OVER FOR ONE DAY.
After Testimony of Mr.. Bevill
Commission Adjourns Till
To-Morrow.

After finishing with General Passen-
ger Agent w. B. Bevill of the Norfolk
and Western, as witness In the two
cent passenger rate case, the Corpora
ton Commission took recess until
Tomorrow morning at II o'clock.
Z, The testimony of Mr.. Bevill practi-
cally closes the case for the Norfolk
and Western, and when the hearing is
resumed tomorrow it Is probable that
the Atlantic Coast Line will be heard.
1t did not take great while to get
through with Mr.. Bevill. He was clear
and direct In his answers to questions
put him by Attorney Cooke and Major
Anderson, and only one session of the
commission was held yesterday.
Mr.. Bevtll went all over the ground
covered by the Chesapeake and Ohio
passenger rate man, and declared that
1t would work a great hardship on his
road if the proposed new schedule
should be put into effect
He enumerated the classes of low
rate tickets already being sold by the
Norfolk and. Western. including excur-
sions, and tickets to conventions, NOR
NAL schools, etc., and thought these
We're about all the reductions his road
could we'll stand.
Mr., Bevill made good witness, for
the reason that he seemed to be thor
oughly familiar with his subject, and
did not hesitate to impart the infor.
nlatloa he had to the commission
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
ExoNERATEs VOOLFOLK.
Danville Jailer Held Blameless for
Escane of Eipht Prisoners Friday

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
DANVILLE, VA. January 2S.-An IN
vestieation OF the jail delivery which oc-
CURED here at about noon Friday, result
ing in the escape of eight prisoners. be-
cause the jailer. r. L. Voolfolk, had left
the big iron door unlocked, was held be-
fore Mayor Harry Wooding to-day. Jailer
Voolfolk stated that when he was at the
Jail. about two hours before the delivery,
he thought that he locked the door Sc
curely, and put his weight against It to
make sure that it was fastened. The
only way he could account for the door
being unlocked was that the bolt must
have caught in some of the machinery and
revolved back to It's original position. The
Mayor exonerated Voolfolk of any blame,
and said that 1t was one of those I'M
avoldable things which will happen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Jacobs & Levy
CITIZENS OPPOSE
SCHOOL CHANCES
Powhatan County Much Stirred
Over Tidewater and Western
Train Service.
Especial to The Times Dtspatch.l

Especial 10 Inc II fies-DlSpdtcI-l
large and enthusiastic, meeting Of the
citizens OF Powhatan county was held
in the courthouse Saturday in opposi-
ton TO the proposed changes In train
service on the Tidewater and Western
Railroad. Mr. ". I. Rudd was elected
chairman and Mr. James A. Tilman sec
rotary.
After much discussion Of the matter
the answer fled by Messrs. Justis and
Thraves on behalf OF the citizens Of Pow
hatan and Cumberland counties TO the
petition filed before the Corporation
Commission by the railroad was adopted
as expressing the attitude of the meet
ing.
On motion OF Mr.. ". r. Davis, 1t was
resolved that the commission should be
asked to compel the running of an early
and late train over Its line from Farm
Vile to Moseley on Mondays. Wednes-
days and Fridays, so that the citizens
might make connection with the Bon
Air train at Moseley.
1t was also resolved that the commits
sion should " asked to compel the rail-
road to purchase additional rolling stock.
so that its train service might he made
adequate to the demands OF the public.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

Fever heat is the situation in the Y.
NJ. c. A. new building campaign. There
are but three more working days and
ABOUT 900 has, yet to be raised. many
of the largest pledges being contingent
on the whole amount being subscribed
by January 31st. Additional solicitors
are greatly needed and volunteers are
called for to report at headquarters this
remaining.
Large contributors who have not yet
come forward are urged to send in their
subscriptions or phone TO headquarters
for some one to call, as the time IS
short. 1t will now be- impossible to re- CHI
all the names that have beer listed.
even with additional solicitors. ar.T the
public are urged to take hold of the sit
IIation with 81 vim,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Masons Elect Officers.
rsnec,.I ~ The ,mes.plspatch.l

Especial TO The Times. Dspatchl
FERGuSSON'S WHARF. VA. January
28.-At stated communication OF Jor-
dan Lodge. No. 131. A. +. and A. M.
held in their hall at Pon's, Isle of
Wight county. Thursday. January 26th,
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term: w. Z. H, worshipful
master. Thomas ]. Little, senior war
den: w. D. Gwaltney, junior warden;
w. Hayden Gwaltney, treasurer; James
w. Stallings, secretary; w: Ashton
Gwaltney, senior deacon: w. Perry
Gwaltney, junior deacon; W. II. Little,
tiler. and Thomas A. Batten. chaplain.
This lodge. which is an old one, has
recently built handsome and commo-
dious hall, and has taken on new life,
and seems to be in more fourishing
condition than for many years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
KAFFEE KLATscH.
Mrs. Richardson Hostess of a
UNIQUE Entertainment.
Especial to The Times Dispatch
:, SrN DnIAyuN ", q o

SpeCldl 10 inc times Dlspatch.)
WEST POINT, VA, January 2S.-Mrs
George W. Richardson was hostess on
Friday afternoon in her beautiful home
able and recherche "at homes" Of the
season. 1t was in the form of "a Kaf-
fee Klatsch." A prize was offered to
the lady who hemmed best dainty
linen napkin While the hemming pro-
crossed, harmless dish of gossip was
enjoyed; later delicious cake and in
vigorating coffee was served. After
that the judges, Mrs. Samuel Bland,
Miss Mary Gatewood and Miss Crystal
Farinholt, awarded the prize, hand
made silk card-case. to Mrs. M. M. Pull
Ter, as proficient in the art Of hem
ming.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Richmond Doctor Operates

WAKEFIELD, VA. January 2s,-AIrs.
j. n. Devaney was successfully operated
upon in her home here to-day by DR..
J. Shelton Horsley. OF Richmond. Mrs
7Devaney is seventy-three years Of age,
and has been in bad health for several
months. She is the mother of DR.. W. T..
Devaney. OF Dendron, Va, who with
his associate. DR.. j. Fl. Parker was
with her. during the operation.
Much interest Is being taken here in
the trial which IS to be called to-mor-
row between several merchants, who are
selling some form of cider and extract
of malt. and certain citizens who are
attempting to prohibit Its SALE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Came in Special Train.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
BON AIR, VA, January 2S.-The local
passenger train, due in Richmond at s:35
a. NJ, was four hours late to-day. This
train accommodates over twenty pas
sengers daily from Bon Air. and there
mer and school children until an engine
and coach was finally sent out from
Manchester for them. few fortunate
ones, on telephone communication, caught
the early train, which was over ten
hours late.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Six Inches of Snow Fell.
CSpecial to The Times-Dispatcl

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
airy 2s-The first snow that has fallen
in : this section since Christmas COM
MERGED to fall yesterday about P. NJ,
and about six inches of snow covers
the ground this morning. The ther-
mometer commenced to fall very rap
was the coolest this winter. Most Of
the farmers have filled their ice-housos,
and those that have not Gun do so on
this 1raaZe - -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
INCREASING IN VALUE.
Mecklenburg Real Estate Has
Greatly Advanced in Past Year.
(snecIaI 10 The Tfmes- DispatchO

Special to The Times Dspatch)
BOYDTON, VA, January 2S.-The
lands in Mecklenburg are becoming more
and moro valuable. and the best evil
dence of 1t Is the increased price Mt
which they are being sold There were
three parcels of larfS sold at auction
here yesterday by the commissioner Of
court. The highest price paid was sIs.25
per acre. and the lot was without build
ings upon 1t. The lowest sold tor little
over $500 per acre. Real estate. parti-
cularIy where there IS timber upon it,
has Increased two-fold in value.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
DWELLING BURNS.
Farmer Goes Out on Visit, and,
Returning, Finds House in Ashes.

BOYDToN, VA. January 2s.-Fire de-
stroyed the dwelling house of Mr.. Sanll
w. Algood. a very worthy farmer. living
entire contents OF his house. Mr.. Algood
had gone out to visit a neighbor. and
on his return there was nothing but the
smoudering ruins OF his home. He had
no insurance on his dwelling or furnt-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
ONE MAN TO PRISON.;
OTHER GOES FREE

Especial to The Tlmes-D ispatch.)
AMELIA G. H., January 2s.-The Cir
cult Court consumed the whole day in
the trial of the cases OF Overton Jack
son and George Goode charged with
shooting and killing William Wilkinson.
jackson was adjudged guilty and given
three years in the penitentiary, and
Goode was acquitted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Miss Sallie Robinson.

Especial to The Times DispatchD
FREDERICKsBURG, VA. January
2S.-Miss Sallie Robinson died at her
home here last night, after brief III
ness, aged thlrty-nine years. She is
slirvfYed by her mother.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
MISS SKELETONS BROTHER
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

LYNCHBuRCSf VA, January 2S,-
Herbert Shelton, brother of the young
lady who was crimnalIy assaulted in
Amherst county several weeks ago, was
accidentally shot in his neck this morn
ing at Wnesap, where he was at work
on a railway contract. He was exam
lining revolver with a friend and the
weapon was discharged. 1t is not
thought the young man is seriously
injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
OBITUARY.
Goodrich Overton.

Especial TO The Times bispntchD
FARMVILLH, VA, january 28,-After
q short illness OF only two days. Mr..
Goodrich Overton died yesterday morn
Ing In this place, aged twenty-one years.
He was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. j, j.
Overton. OF Prince Edward, and one of
the most esteemed young men OF tho
community. Fills funeral will take place
Tomorrow morning from the residence
in which he boarded. and the burial VIII
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
APPEAL FROM
COLORED PEOPLE

The cold weather has brought forth
great cry Of pain and distress from
the aged colored poor, whose needs
must be given prompt attention. In
turn they have made run on our
mission, asking for aid, but our sup.
now appeal to the public for contrl-
buttons Of old clothes, food, fuel,
money or anything to assist us In
taking care OF them. These can be
sent to the mission house, No. 202
East Leigh Street, or call phone No.
4931, and they will be called for.
Respectfully,
ADA F.. LEWIS,
President CoIored City Mission.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Mrs. N. T. Arnes.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. January IS:
county, died a few days ago at hospi-
tai in Washington Her remains were
taken to Westmbreland county and In
tered at Yeocomico Church. She Is
survived by her husband and five chill
dren.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Mrs. Hannah 3. Hoffman.
fsn.c,oI IN Tho Tinas. D,snstch,

Especial to Tho Times. Dispatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, January Is.
Mrs. Hannah B. Holtzman, wife OF
John A. Holtzman, OF Cufpeper county,
died day or two ago at her home. OF
Jeffersonton, after brief illness. She
is survived by her husband and i've
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

to raise. $4,000. They have already
handed In pledges or cash for. more
than $4,000, and they are going to
uphill work that Viii be required to
have the grand total of 100000 re-
ported Thursday night. The keynote
20 the more VIII be the phys
cally impossible for the present number
OF solicitors to see every one who Is
able able or who wants to give; It's ao cues
forth and subscriptions being sent IN
voluntarily.
that too much reliance, should not be
placed on the citizens committee to
come in with the large sums needed at
it up to the young men, who have
broken all records. and who are now
asked to shoulder the burden of some
of the members OF the citizens COM
mittee.
Crisis in Campaign.
1t was emphasized yesterday that not
a dollar reported is being held back.
This was only too evident by the small
report announced. The books were not
every available cent could be included
in the daily report. The success of
the campaign rests upon three things:
weather. citizens more young men
who will volunteer to solicit. and every
body cooperating In sending in sub
scriptions to headquarters, No. 1000
East Main Street. The telephone num-
Der is 600.
The crisis in the campaign was seri-
ously discussed at the meeting yester-
day. Brief addresses were delivered by
Mr.. Sands. Mr.. Ward, Mr.. Bryan, Mr.
Duke, Mr.. Hardwicke. Mr. Tuck. Mr..
Mckee, Mr.. Hawkins and others. 1t
was generally agreed that the workers
We're UP against a big proposition to
raise $4,000 in three days. The. re-
ports for the day We're disappointing.
However. the tone of the remarks was
encouraging, and there was no talk of
letting up. The young men were more
determined than ever. 1t is with the
people of Richmond to decide whether
the campaign will be success.
Meetings Every Day.
welcome visitor at the luncheon
yesterday was Rev. DIR. F. r. McFaden,
pastor of First Presbyterian Church,
who is strong supporter of the Y. NJ.
C. A.
There will be meeting of the citi-
zens' committee every morning at 1890
paign closes. NJ, notice will be sent
out. owing to the limited time and
the announcement through the news
papers and at headquarters Is to be
taken as sufficient invitation.
The boys of the association reported
total of s327.75 last night The boys
We're organized about week ago, with
Ramon Fisher as leader.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Mrs. Bette S. Coleman.

DANVTLLE. VA, January 2s.-Mrs.
Bette S. Coleman. wife of John s. Cole
man, well-known merchant of Mount
Cross. died to-day after a long illness
She was forty-three years Of age and Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
DEATHS.

GRINNAN.-Died at the residence OF
his mother Mrs. NJ. A. Grinnan in
Washington. 2; G. January e at 2:l6
Remains will arrive In Richmond at
2:16 TO-DAY. Interment in Holly
wood.
at her residence, Sum
day January 29th, at S:15 p. NJ, Mrs,
CARRIE II. PUTNAM. wife of F. w.
Putnam, in her thirty-ninth year.
residence. 1908 East Marshall Street,
TUESDAY EVENING.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
CAMPAIGN NOW
At FEVER HEAT
Three Days Left, and $4,000 Yet
to Be Raised by Workers
of Y. M. c. A.
NO MONEY BEING HELD BACK
Crisis Has Been Reached, But
Managers Are Hopeful Of
Success.
Y. M. C. A. NEW
BUILDING FUND

The following amounts indicate the
reports made yesterday by the chair
men Of the subcommittee of the
Young Business Mems and Membership
Committees, and the standing Of the
teams:
Young Business Mems Committee,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

be made at Rico Depot with the honors
Of his Lodge of Odd Fellows and the
Farrnville Guards. In both Of which the
deceased was valued member