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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
PRESIDENT STANDS
PAT ON G0 J ]
Will Not Modify Order Renlov-
ing Federal Troops Till
State Acts. 81

WASHINGTON. D. C.. December Ga
Tho appeals to President Roosevelt to
have Federal troops remain In Gold
field, In the opinion OF White House
officials Indicate q desire on the part
OF those sending them TO rely solely
on tho national government for pro-
tectioil. Tho position the President
hns taken IN the matter is that tho
state Of Nevada should exhaust every
means within Its power to control the
situation, and that Federal interfer-
ence should be supplemental only TO
the efforts being made by tho state.
Nothing in the appeals so far received
indicate that any steps Whatever are
being taken by the state. Until this
is shown TO the President 1t was stated
at the White House to-day. his order
OF Saturday, withdrawing the troops
on December s0th. viii not be changed.
Smnll Forces Arc WORKING.
GoLDTIELD, New, December a.
With tifty men at work underground,
the Mohawk mine resumed operations
to-day. after being closed for more
than three weeks. The Consolidated
mill and the Nevada. Goldfeld reduc-
ton works are now running.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
FASTENING CRIME
ON HENRY YOUTSEY
Several New Witnesses in Powers
Case Give Sensational
Testimony

GEOlst'I;TOWN, KY. December Ca
The seventh week or tlieitrinl OF Caleb
POWERS. for alleged complicttS In tic
nssassfnationso William Goebcl. OPEN
ca to-day. POLES Judge j. N. Hub
tpnrd. of Grysoii. n.y., was recalled to
Identify a letter written by him to
Powers which embodied the substance
of his sensational Testimony given Sat
urday relative to the plan to kill Goe-
bci. outlined to him by Yontsey I'lic
letter was written by Judge Hubbard
to Powers while the latter was IN
tho Newport JUL.
j. l.. Hopkins. the next witness, gave
equally sensational Testimony, recount.
ing conversation lie had with Yout-
sey IN the Agricultural building two
days before G0cbel was shot, In which
Youtsey said: u sent to Cincinnati for
some cartridges thnt will fix him
(meaning GoebeD. and will give sto0
to any man who will fire the shot.
But If ! cant get anybody else to do
the work j Will do 1t myself"
Albert Melton. in whose possession
was found tho Marlin rifle with wlltcl,
Gocbel was shot. was on the stand
To-day to identify and trace the gun.
Melton identified the weapon by its
number. but was unable to say posi-
lively who gave it to him. Directly
after tie shooting of Goebel Melton
went into the hall OF the executive
where several persons were
gathered about the door Of Caleb Pow
crss office, from which the shot was
fired. Some one handed tho gun to-
Melton during the excitement. He
thought the man who gave him the
gun was person who had been pointed
out to him as "Youtsey.' but was not
positive.
An Interesting Turn.
An interesting turn In the trial is
The arrival hero OF w. j. Davidson,
Assistant Secretary of State under
Powers. and before that superintendent
Of public instruction under Governor
Davidson will take tho Wit
ness stand in defense of Powers. David
son left kentucky about the time
Taylor and Finley did. In the testi-
,nony of Youtsey and Golden he Is
charged with being one OF the con.
spirators in the Goebel assassination,
but he was not indicted with the
others. Since leaving kentucky. near.
~ eight years ago. his Whereabouts
l,uve been unknown save to few
friends. He said to-day that he had
been In II snail town in Indiana, near
Indianapolis, most of the time, engaged
In the construction business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
TWO NEGROES SHOT
AssaiIants Unknown, They Say; Believed to
Hnve Had Row ThenselYes.

Two negroes, Henry Ellis. of No. 500 North
Second Street. and Robert Parker. OF No. Ell
We. Charity Street, were shot last night
and though each declares that he was Ia.
juied by an unknown person, both wee
shrck, according to individual statements
at nearly the same place and at about the
same, time. Ellis declared that he was shot
al SIX or eight times by some one firing
aim was bad and only one bullet took effect
and that In his right knee. the cap of which
cured at Second and jackson Streets.
Parker was fired at under the same Cir
cum stances. though he declares that he was al
was shot in the left leg. whereas the other
was shot In the right leg. Evidently both
were shooting low They were treated "
DR. Strole, of the ambulance CORPS
With gentle tongue each negro disca,ms
knowledge OF the other. Suspicion. however.
lcads 70 the belief that one unknown negro
was Ellls, and that tho other was Parker J.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
DISPLAY STAND ROBBED

E Schaff. of Los Angeles. and Two Local
Merchants Suffer Heavy Loss.
Early sunday morning some experienced
picker OF locks broke into the display stand
>. East Broad Street. and took therefrom
alout s3s5 worth OF jewelry. most OF it be-
ohging 10 Z. schatf. Los Angeles iewelry
merchant, who came here on Decembe ist
.rtm the jamestown Exposition to sell mis-
letL over stoek at the auction.
l. e Mayer. proprietor OF the Richmond
art company, lost jewel case containing
-aa!i dozen silver spoons. valued a, SIS
and +; Wiedanteld, an opt!can. who leases
peruon OF the store lost silver eyeglass
Or 1twe!ry altogether Were stolen.
Ihe burglary was discovered by Police.
aroused by the finding OF pretty garnet
areteh and q broken vase near the display
Hand. Investigation disclosed the theft
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
GOING TO CHINA
Richmond Friends OF Miss Wilson Bid ]

Richmond Friends OF Miss Wilson Bid Her
Godspsed.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles y. Mckee gave a re-
caption; last night at their home; No. I4o.
son, who will leave for China this week as
a missionary OF the Presbyterian Church.
were present twenty or more members Of
the covenante-s, Company Five. Fthe society
of boys over which Miss Wilson has pre-
sided for a number of years. During the
evening Miss Wilson was presented by the
tcys with a handsome pearl brooch. Quito
q number Of people called during the even
Ing to say good-by to Miss Wilson. who will
leave Richmond on Friday for her future
l one ut IInngchoW,1 Chino. lt-sl.taaI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
NATIONAL BANKS SOUND
Cash Resource. Exceed Deposit. by
Great Sum.

WASHINGTON. December os.-A
statement showing the condition OF tile
national banks OF the United States at
the close of business December Sd was
to-day made public by the Comptroller
of the Currency. 1t shows that tn,
total loans and discounts of the banks
aggregate s4.5S3.337,004; Individual de-
posits. s4,176,S13.717; cash resources,
Ss60.7S4.73e; capital stock, 1901. 6S1, csc;
United States deposits. s2g21170S..
The net balance of clearinghouse cer-
tificates in the banks on the date NAM
cd was s64,344,12s. The percentage Of
legal reserve to deposits is 21.31 per
cent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
PETTUs in COURT

May az Be Released from Jail II Friends
rake Him Away from Richmond.
Looking as sane as the ordinary NAV
Willlam t. Pettus was sent from Tie
Guy Jail IN the Hastings Court YES
terday morning to answer for the MIR.
W Wi,. OF ), Lizzie Miller (colored). Judge
WIZ, however. postponed tho henrinr
nntil January. On the same dav Ie
Killed the woman Pettus made a rnur
uerous assault on a white man. but
vas was acquitted by a jury on the ground
was committed Wv 'tt"'o
Though Judge Witt will not permit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
For CoIored Poor.

The colored poor are requested TO
visit the Union Mission Band rooms.
get their hot meals. Although the
place is overrun with callers for food
and supplies the band will try to pro-
vide special gift tomorrow for all
who come.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24

Pettus to be released IN Richmond be-
cause of the popular fear OF him, he
intimated yesterday that n mol pros
would be entered to the murder charge
II any of Pettus's, friends should take
So far. however. none of them have
appeared. officers at the city jail say
that Pettus is perfectly sane to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
GOES TO LOUISVILLE
tuberculosis Exhibit Being Packed for Ship

ment at Once.
Mortimer have been busy for the past two
aoys packing and preparing for shipment
TIE exhibit of the National tuberculosis AS
ISOLATION. which was displayed here last
week In Sanger Hall. The exhibit will be
leken az once TO louisville. Ky. where II
VII remain for several weeks. From there
VIII go to other Southern cities. includ-
M; Atlanta and New Orleans.
with the exception of an enrolment fee Ut
slo me exhibit was brought here at no
resi the orsanzation which collected and
slleh maintains 1t being purely for human
nar'an purposes. The fund raised here was
~. me rent of the hall. the necessary ca.-
pth,er work. electric lighting and other OK.
Wiises OF that character. all the physicians
hho others who lcctured during the week
tlNing their time freely for the general
btnett OF the community
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
No OFFICIAL Funeral,

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 23.--
In conformity With his dying request.
conveyed in q telegram to the SER
United States Senator Stephen r. Nal.
Tory, of Florida, who died last night,
VIII not be given an official funeral,
hut II VIII be conducted privately and
Congress- therefore, Will be appointed.
and such Senator'S and members as
VIII attend the obseduies will do so
ulotllcially. Senator Mallory's aversion
here and the telegram he directed to
DC, sent yesterday occasoncd no SUR
prise The funeral services Will be
conducted at Pensacola Tomorrow.
J. ne desk Of the dead Senator in the
Senate chamber was draped to-day. 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
BLIND, BUT SINGS WELL
Little Harold Lawrence, OF Til. CITY,
Crentes EnthIlsInnm In StnMnton.

Creates EnthusIusm in stn,lnton,
the Virginia School for the Deaf and
Bilnd, IN stanton, one of the greatest
pleasures of the evening totllose WHO
Harold I.awrenca, sos, Of Nh. James
Lawrence, OF thia city, woe tot. not
much over seven years of age. IA first
Year pupil he is, whose voice Il so we'll
for that OF Young, man. The little
fellow y cleyer hi rug-tmc music.
NSauacpilic and negro dlniect singing.
&c Us g little prodigy and promises "
make his mark. NJ. S5l,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
Housebrcnker Got Nothing.

a thief went into the kitchen at No.
eos East Main Street, yesterday eve..,
ming, but his palms went unrewarded.
into his head to go before he was dis
covered. Anyhow nothing was stolen,
and the Kitchen was left.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS
.Acadcmy--"1'l,c Walls OF Jericbo.,
biJOu-.rhe Hired Girls MiIiions.s
MISUNDERSTANDING Rink and Wild
PuccinI'. wonderful Opcrn

Puccinl's wonderful Opcra.
Not SINCE ShYases production OF
'arsital" here have nlusic.iovers OF
Richmond been so fortunate nA in the
= no work is tor tho most part 30 lnrll.
lingly dramatic and pitifui that 1t Is
hard to be coldly crtical about IT. "
score, and indeed OF the work as a
whole, 1t is the somewhat light and
trivial tone OF the, first act. both mu.
sically and dramatically. Tnc story OF
place, and reflects small credit upon
the foreign visitors, American in this
instance. to the romnntio islands OF
Japan: Perhaps T. y just as well.
ceeding acts. both OF which are inn
measurably superior to the first in the
beauty OF the music. as well as in
sic OF "Madam butterfly as a whole Is
a strange combination Of the familiar
qualities OF La Boheme.' with the rich
ness ne ,,s and majesty IN many instances
the orshestration, particularly. reminds
sifal." The soprano part, upon. which
ns shief sune Iaraen ao Of & a s
RenA Vivlenne whose singing was
artistically perfect, ana whose thrilling
dramatic power was fully equal to the
1dSh lIuUOsSO upon HcTs lne part is
very trying, both vocaliy and dralnat-
ically. and It may be safely said that
no artist who has ever sung in grand
opera In Richmond has been more COM
permanent than was this distinguished
young American girl. The work OF
AIR. Vernon Stiles. as Lieutenant Pins
kerton was excellent. and but for the
have raised well-merited applause.
Mr.. Ottley Cranston's presentation OF
the part of Ben Sharpless, United
states Consul" was natural and pleas
quality OF his voice and his perfect
were heard to great adj
Miss Ethel Du Ere Houston.
as suziki the faithful maid. was fully
equal to the demands upon her. which
Is saying q good deal. Her rich con-
tralto voice is smooth and we'll rounded.
and her acting was satisfactory.
It is seldom that four such beauti-
ancc. and the audience. which was
Very brilliant one, gave the highes,
evidence OF its appreciation by breath
less attention and restrained applause.
work OF the principals, the perfectly
trained chorus and the thoroughly and
consistently Eastern atmosphere. which
is so importantsa part of such pro.
successful in creating, the work as
whole depended in great measure Tor
Its charm upon the beauty and ma
jesty of the orchestral score and the
perfect sympathy and training OF the
great orchestra which rendered 1t.
aided in this country and abroad for
several years as one of the greatest
OF modern operas. and Richmond thea.
tres oers have been led to anticipate
e. musical treat quite out OF the ordi-
nary. That they were not disappointed.
but. on the contrary, felt that the half
had not been told. Is the highest tri-
butte that can be paid to Puccini's Won
derful work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24

The Mecltlenburg Hotel. Chase City,
Va. is the sportsman's Paradise. Why
not spend the holidays there? Congo.
NAL company; excellent shooting and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
REV. DR.. RAY TO WE'D
Prominent Baptist Minister TAX . BriIe
ai95 From Texas ~

The Rev. 7. B. Ray. D. D.. educationa
secretary OF the Southern Baptist Foreign
Mission Bonrd. with Offices In this city. viii
be married at s p. NJ. January Asst. to Miss
pMyle Jasper. OF Plano. Tex. The ceremony
Will take place In tho First Baptist Church
AT Plano. Or. Ray left for the South scv-
oral days ago. He and his bride expect 70
be at home In Richmond after January 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
Broke Into show-Ca.e.

Willie johnson and Pink Thompson.
both colored. were arrested late last
night by Policemen Kuhn and TAFT on
case OF weinstein's shop. No. North
Seventeenth Street. They got only
one pair OF shoes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
RIVER PIRATES STEAL BOY
Arthur kclanO, Who Interrupted Theft
lIns Disapucarcd.

NORFOLK. VA. December 23.--Ar-
thur, Chad Kelano, an eighteen-year-
from Boston, is believed to be the vic
tim of river pirates. He has been
for q week. It is said that he
the thieves as they at
tempted to make away with a yawl.
The barge cabin was looted. The po.
lice are hard at work on the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24

Many other nice things to
give, too--or, il you're afraid
to rely on Santatoo much, you
may buy 'enn for yourself.
Bath and Dressing Gowns,
Au to and Carriage Robes,
II u n ting and House Coats,
Slippers, Pajamas, Fla SKIS, Silk
Suspenders and Scarves--
everything in Xmas boxes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
,I,.tr,sl IN Cock ran Case.

The case OF Robert Cochran against
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany. for $4,000 damages, resulted in
disagreement yesterday. 1t was the
second mistral.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
THE WE THEIR

Forecast Virginia and North Caro-
lina-Fair and colder 1,uesday, with
snow in mountain districts Wednes-
day fair; fresh west winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
CONDITIONS YESTERDAY.

RIchmond's weather. was rainy and
warm. Range of the tllern1oueter:
~ M.,...i..3.g.....63 0 II. M.....3.i al
8 II. N. ......, ....65 IL midnight. 4. 6 9
AyeraEe....... 5-6
Highest temperature yesterday..,. 81
Lowest temperature vest rday... As
Mean temperature yesterday ,,t,,.. So
Normal temperature yes teruny,s, 80. 40
Departure from normal temperature rs
3.,I.i..,3. !. ...... is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24

Stephen Russell Mallory was born
at Columbia, S. c., at the home OF his
mothers sister. November 9, 1S4s. His
father was Stephen Russell Mallory,
born in Trinidad in 1913, who was Sec
rotary of the Navy of the Confederacy.
at one time q member of the United
states Senate from Florida, and one OF
the prominent men of his day.
Tory his early education. In 1864 he
entered the Confederate Army In
Northern Virginia He was appointed
a mdshipman in the Confederate Navy
early in the following year. ana served
with that branch OF the service until
the close OF the war, 6
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
QUIET BURIAL FOR
SENATOR MALLORY.
At Wish Of Dead Florida States
man Funeral Is Not
Public One.

!, PENSACOLA, FLA. December ga
senator Mallory died at his home here
at l2:4S a. NJ. After an illness caused
by a general breakdown on November
2oth, with paralysis of the left side,
began sinking rapidly.
Senator Mallory recently announced
that owing to his Ill health he would
not seek reelection. and several candi-
dates FOR his seat have already declared
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24

The Russell Brothers.
The Russell Brothers made their first
appearance in Richmond last night,
when they presented The Hired Girls
In all the large cities OF the East.
the West and the North the Russell
Brothers are popular favorites." In
their sketch they are good. Last night
the house. which was pretty well filled.
to be perfectly satisfied with the per-
formance. From critical viewpoint
the Russell brothers and the Hess sis
ters were the whole show. the latter
in the third act creating something OF
furore In their turn and being
compelled TO respond to numberless
encorcs.
One of the largest musical come
dies playing at the popular-prce play
houses is the revised edition OF Hurtls
g. Seamon's production. I'm New York
Town" which is to be at the Bijou New
Years. week. While TN New York
Town" is said to be hodge podge. It
is claimed, nevertheless. to be a thor
oughly effervescent and modern COM
edy that will hold attention through
out the entire performance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
Canned Goods

Under this head wa can OF.
fer the most complete variety
Of fruits and vegetables ac-
cumulated. comprising every
variety and kind. with prices
% suit any purse, and with
that fine, new flavor sugges.
tive OF the fresh garden, and
little better.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
Old Virginia Hams

If the finest cure. made from
1omefed. small hogs. tender
and poignant: any size, In
10th Orange County and Gem
uine Snl!thfeld. Cooked on
order.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
Candies

For those who want a pure
article, made OF sugar and
ruit, our stock offers endless
suggestions In Molasses, Pea
nut, Butter, cocoanut Tafy.
Old-time Cream. MINIS OF all
colors, In dainty style; Choc-
: plates OF the most beautiful.
flavor, with finest fruit.
3lace Fruits, assorted or
separated. per Mound, and put
up In all-size fine. fancy pack
ages. Glace PruIes. stuffed
8 a delightful morsel. Fancy
Box Candies. many small now
elites, good and cheap, too nu-
mcrous to mention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
Plum Pudding

of that toothsome flavor ever
recalling the desire for an.
other. In one. two and three
pound cans. Sauce In cans.
ready for use.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
Olives and Pickles.

add tone to the Holiday
meal, and are relished by all
Stuffed and Queen Olives in
any size bottle.
Imported and Domestic
Pickle. including those rare
always please tho particular.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
Mince Meat
Branded Fruits

The finest selections of fruit,
packed In pure French Cog
nae. small and large Jars.
Peaches. Pears. Figs. Marrons.
Cherries, etc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
ne
l2s

The best quality, sweet and
Hey. In fancy pulled or layers:
packed In boxes OF one. two.
three, Ave and ten pounds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24

We carry a large and at
tractive assortment OF exclu.
sive styles. filled with the
best selected fruit, which viii
make most excellent presents
for the sick. Baskets sold
empty also.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-24
Fruit Cake
Nuts

All OF the best selections.
tine and sweet. Almonds,
Palm. Pecans, Walnuts, Pc
cans (paper shelL. Waluuts
(paper shell). Filberts and
'ull assortment OF Shelled and
Sailed Almonds, Walnuts. Pc
cans, Plstachio.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-28
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET.-Money on cali opened at 2a.
per cent; highest, per cent; lowest 2Ie per cent;
closing 212 per cent; last oan 21 per cent; ruling
rate, 2st per cent Time money was quoted at S
per for thirty days. 61116s per cent for sixty
10 ninety days and 6j1a7 per cent for four five and
six months Commercial paper quoted at
sIad7 per cent for sixty to ninety days and four
months and : per cent for others.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-The foreign exchange
ma rlet opened weak a further decline of 10 to
IS points sterling rates to 48T4 $3.50 for cables
4s5s5Q4 $500 for demand sterling and 4.s2S0G4. $3.50
for sixtyday bills Short francs were quoted at
51s7k less 1-32 and short reichsmarks at 95 less
1-32 London discounts were reported easier which
induced the drawing of bankers bills. Weakness
in market increased after the first hour apd
rates fell 20 points further. making a decline of
about lie per cent from Mondays close In the
afternoon cables were quoted at 46140G4SI45, de-
u1and sterling s6559f 1910 and sixty day bills
at 4s2A. Short francs were around b161s less
i-1s and short reichsE,arks at 81 15-1eGe5 less
1-32 Some cotton bills were reported and the
purchase of stocks here for London account helped
on the decline.