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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
RAISE BALANCE
OF FUND TO-DAY
Chamber OF Commerce Commit
tees Struggling to Accom-
plish This End.
WORKED HARD YESTERDAY
Will Meet at S o'clock This Al
ternoon to Figure Up
Results.

With TO. say and tomorrow left in
sHi.. raise the balance OF the 100000
needed rs a maintenance and ADVERTISE
ment fund TO bring Richmond property
before TIE throng of visitors who will be
heie during the year. the nineteen COM
nittees of the Chamber of Commerce
feel greatly encouraged at the outlook,
though Il prominent leader OF the move
nent said last night that it would require
COED. hard work TO accomplish the de-
sired results.
u The committees toiled earnestly yes
Hterday. though no figures as TO recent
results Were available. as the next meet
ing will not occur until 3 o'ciock tins
afternoon.
The chamber has taken most pro-
sressive and enterprisins stand in the
matter. and the committees, composed
largely of strong business men. are de-
voting themselves ndustriously and UNI
sc!fishly to the work. They are making
personal and business sacrifices in order
to raise Il fund to be used in a patriotic
cause, and they earnestly ask that citi-
zens will respond promptly and literally
to their appeals. There are but Two days
left In which to complete the amount
needed, and it is believed that the. bal
ance viii he secured in that time.
Will Fight to End.
The conmittefh did considerable work
yesterday, but'n0" ono knows with what
&a.iccess. as owing totthe fact there was
no meeting thore was no comparison OF
notes or adding up of the various amounts
that may have been secured by indiviCiu-
al members. The work will be resumed
( this morning, and heavy days cam
paign Is anticipated. If 1t Is possible the
entire amount will be gotten by o'clock
This afternoon, as Tomorrow is Il short
4 business day. and but little can -. ac-
complsned in such work on Saturdays.
At the last figuring up, Wednesday ar
ternoon, the committee was short about
s7,oo0. 1t may be that this was mate
rally reduced as a result OF yesterday 5;
work, but the members will continue
z their labors to-day with the view of get
ling this amount. The campaign being
feondDcted viii be short and sharp, and
those who arA leading it arc being COM
2mended for their unGeltisb labors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
HELD ON SUSPICION.
George Davis Told Bicycle Story
@ That Did NOT Hold

George Davis, n negro, who came Ia Rich
mpnd from Maryland. VIII remain here for
twelve months. In default OF security he
Eaas cent TO jaIl for year by Justice
pfutchfeid yesterday morning
~ Davis went 20 the store of Mr. Thompson,
- bicycle man, Wednesday aud said he work
4 I'd for Mr.. Horn, for whom no wanted a
laheel. Mr.. Thompson sent ien empoye with
the negro and learned from this employee
gthat the 'rycle was not beng used hy the
fHe9ro.
working "A cycling game ana inimediatelp
went on the trail. Al result he found the
5,nan and followed him down Marshall Strcu,
y I'D out house and exclaimed that his en-,
Y 73loyer; lived there.
3$sZ The Goorbell Was rung and Davis asked
the maid for permission TO use the tele.
phone, A second later the landiaay appeal-
I'D and said she did not know tho Negro
who was with the 1naglstrate.
DAVIS was afterwards taken 70 The Sec
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
REAR BOULDER IN
HISTORIC SPOT
Arrangements for Commcmora-
ton Of First Settlement at
Richmond.
Mr.. ELLYs0N CHOSEN ORATOR
Lieutenant-Govcrnor to Present
Mcmorial-Mayor Mccarthy
TO Accept

Arrangements have been about COM
pleted for the unwilling OF the monu-
ment in Candles Hill Park which win
commemorate the first landing of white
men at the falls OF the James and the
first effort to make settlement at the
present site OF Richmond. The work is
being done under the supervision OF the
Association for the Preservation OF Nir-
ginia Antiquities. and the formal exer-
cises will take place on the afternoon OF
June 10TH
This date marks the three hundredth
anniversary Of the famous exploring ex-
Just after locating the Colony on James
town Island during which. according TO
Smiths narrative, the party proceeded
TO the falls OF the James and made II
landing and erected cross as mark
OF their "Furthest West"
The monument will consist of heavy
boulders taken from the bed OF the James
River, surmounted by bronze cross, with
appropriate inscriptions. The monument
will stand in the circle at Candies Hill
Park overlooking the river. this being
quite near the spot where 1t Is supposed
from the narrative that Smith and his
party cainped.
Program for Unwilling.
Tho exercises of unwilling the nionu-
ment viii be of simple and impressive
character, and viii take place at ) p. NJ.
Monday June 10th.
half Of the people OF Virginia.. will be
made by ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS J. TAYLOR
lGilyson. and the monument Will DO ac-
cepted on the part of the city OF Rich
mond by Hon. Carlton Mccarthy. Mayor.
Mr.. Henry Sydnor Harrison has ac-
cepted AN invitation TO read an original
poem at this .timc, and the schooI-chil-
dren OF the city viii sing number OF
patriotic airs. The Rev. w. V. Tudor
ID. D., will make the opening prayer
and the Rev. w. r. l.. Smith, u. D.. Will
pronounce the bcnediction.
The occasion will be notable one
and will no doubt attract the attention
OF all those interested In the history OF
the State and in tracing the earliest set
Elements in America.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
A PROSPECTIVE WEDDING.
Miss jamie Marie Nolan to Be
come Wife of Mr.. O'Keefe.

a wedding OF interest to many will be
that between Mr.. Frank O'Keefe, a popu-
lar employe of Murphy's Hotel, and Miss
jamie Mario Nolan. daughter of Mrs.
nue.. which will take place on April
cath
The ceremony will be performed in ST.
Patrick's Church at nuptial mass. ana
will be. performed by Father McKeefrey4
Mr. John Nolan, brother Of the bride
elect, will be best man, and the ushers
will be Messrs. James McCabe. DR.. r.
B. Leonard. James ManninE. Charles
Epps and Frank CatognI.
After the ceremony, the bride ana
groom will start on their honeymoon to
New York. Washington. Philadelphia and
Wilmington, Del.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
TO HOUSE
BAPTIST HOST S.
Boarding Houses and Residences
Will Accommodate the Hun
dreds of Delegates.

Mr., w. D. Duke. chairman of the
committee on hotels and boarding
houses for the coming Southern Ban-
list Convention, has issued a circular
letter 10 the hotels and boarding.
house keepers of the city, with blanks
for securing certain data about the
rates and accommodations. r 1t is cSs
pected that tho gathering this year
will be tho largest in the history OF
the Southern Baptist Convention, ana
the committee are lnaking every pos
sble arrangement for the comfortable
housing of the delegates and visitors
The Baptist Convention opens on
May 10th, and will last for five or SIX
DAYS, There will then be ten days re-
spite in which to get the city intordcr
for the great crowds that will come
to the Confederate Reunion and the
unNeiiing Of. the two monuments The
reunion opens on May 30th. a NUM-
Der Of the Baptists from the far South
and West are having their tickets so
arranged as to allow them to spend
the intervening time at the Jamestowh
Exposition and return toRichmond in
time to Join in the great Confederate
celebration.
--------------- r
Mrs $. l.. Cole. No, South Pine
street left for Washington D. g..
Yesterday 10 visit her mother, She VIII
return Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
AS SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER
Young White Man Arrested at
Hotel Is Held.

A. Crcckmore, alias a. Ayrc. the young
white man, who is held here a suspicious
character, is wanted In New York. He is
alleged to have stolen lot of jewclry.
Without bail the sent to jail from
Police Court yesterday morning He ar
rested at the Lexington Hotel as n suspicious
character. Captain Tomlinson chief of de-
tectives who made the arrest, learned that
several robberies had been reported at the
hotel and placed Creekmore under arrest.
Two visiting cards. bearing different names.
were found on the prisoners person.
He later said that he had posed as de-
tectivo for Il Joke
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
CIRCULARS TO TAXPAYERS
Commissioner of Revenue Hawk
ms Sends Out Warning.

Commissioner OF Revenue O. a. Haw-
kins has sent out a circular letter to
all taxpayers who have failed to return
their tax lists as required by law. The
circular contains Il warning that unless
these lists are properly filled UP and
signed regarding the income from all
sources In excess of 5000. the person SO
falling in these particulars will be as
sessed arbitrarily. II the amount
charged thus Is excessive. the only re-
lief will be through the Hastings Court,
and the burden Of proof and the costs
Will be on the taxpayer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
MR.. RAMOS TO PLAY.
Will Preside at Organ Concert
at CreWe Tonight.

Mr.. Manly b. Ramos, OF this city, re-
ceivcd n telegram yesterday, when MAS
followed ~ letter, asking nm 70 d Pre-
side at an organ concert at me ne, larse
Baptist Church OF Crewe to- mig nj.
rhe chnrch has recently installed the
only - pipe organ in the town Sa 4, and Mr. Mr.
rhe occasion promises TO 70 n of one %
arda an elaborate program has been ar ar
ranged, +,,r,, ~ il,e CITY to-
morrow, n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
NEGRO WOMAN FELL DEAD
Death from Natural Causes Gre
ated Considerable Excitement.

Martha Abbott, a negro woman, fell
dead at the corner of Eleventh and
Leigh Streets last night. The ambn-
lance was called. and DR.. Mason re-
sponded. He took the woman to her
home, No. 920 Turpin Street.
The woman had been suffering from
neuralgia for some months, and her
death was not unexpected. Coroner
Taylor was called and viewed the body.
An inquest was unnecessary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
ndor,+ Virginia Rules.

! letter has been received at tho Cor
norotion Commission stating that the
.Rn,lroad Commissioner Of the State OF
washington has adopted the uemurrage
rules promulgated by tho Vlts'''lie Noi''-
= ,rheso rules have been adopted by sew
ornl other states in different sections OF
tho country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
DIR. LEVY ON TOUR. !,
To Study Methods of Fighting
Tuberculosis.

DR. Ernest c. Levy, city health officer.
yesterday started on his tour OF cities
In the North and East with view Of
acquiring by close observation and
study some idea of the methods prac-
ticed in the cities he will visit for
fighting tuberculosis.
Dr. Levy will visit New York, Boston,
Baltimore and probably Philadelphia.
The tour is being made under instrtc-
tons from the Board of Health Com
missloners, and will last about ten
days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
TRIBUTE TO MR.. WEST.
Deceased Young Lawyer Honored
by His Associates at the Bar.

1A ~ y ~ AAS1iS1 VI
by His Associates at the Bar.
Resolutions of respect to the late
Benjamin Herndon West were adopted
"Wednesday afternoon by meeting of
the members of the bar of the city over
(which the Hon. Henry r. Pollard pre-
sided. The committee named to draft
the resolutions consisted of Messrs.
ernest M. Long (chairman). George C..
EFitzhugh. Geddes II. Winston, George
Bryan and Colonel George Wayne An
6derson. Mr.. Frank r. Sutton, Jr., was
secretary of the meeting.
Z The resolutions pay d handsome tri-
butte to the deceased, citing his success
$ful surmounting of obstacles in prcpar-
ling for his profession, his studious
habits, his industry and manly quail
ties, and ehlog!zlng him especially on
his conscientious Christian character
and modest manliness.
q The resolutions are admirably drawn
aand pay a deserved tribute TO one of
#Richmond's most beloved young men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Mrs. Martin Much Better.

Col. Joseph Button is in receipt of n
letter from Senator Thomas S. Martin.
written In Rome on April 5th, in which
he says the health OF Mrs. Martin Is
completely restored.
April oath, and arrive In New York May
ID They will come at once from New
York to Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Patterson II. tGialllnef ana MISS
Lucy Cioode Boyd, of Reidsville, n. G.,
spent Wednesday night With their sis
ter, Mrs. Birdie Boyd Mason. at No iO7
east Main Street on their way to New
York, where they go for months
stay.
Mr. Nathaniel Smith Kenncy and
bride, formerly Miss Taylor, OF WASH
ington, are at tho Jefferson for a
few days. They will mako their home
in this city during a large part AZ
the year.
Mr. William Grigg, who has been
spending some time at Virginia Beach,
while recovering his strength after y.
severe illness, Is expected home In a
short time. Mr.. Grigg is very ponu-
lar with tho members of the younger
set, who will be glad to know OF his
complete recovery
Miss Daisy Yarbrough has returned
to her home in stanton, after short
visit to friends here.
Mrs. S. H. Boylsln is visiting her son,
MI Frank Boylsin, in New York. Later
she will go to Boston, where she Will
bet the guest of friends.
Among those from a distance who
are here to attend the Creath-Rose
wedding are Miss Kathleen Blount. OF,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
HORSE RAN INTO A CAR.
Animal Bruised Up and the Boy
Driving Given q Scare.

William Anderson, a fourteen-year-
old white boy, driver Of n grocery wag
on, drove his horse into a Main Street
car last night. The horse was badly
skinned up, and tho boy was thrown
from his seat and considerably bruised.
Passengers on the car say that the mo-
torman was not to blame for the ac-
riIEnt .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
SOCIETY
CONTINUED from Fourth Page.)

announced her marriage at noon We'd
nesday to Mr.. John Branch Stockton.
of Denver, Col The ceremony took
place in st. Louis. No., in the home OF
theobride's intimate friend. Mrs. Marion
Lambert, formerly Miss Florence
Parker. OF Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stockton left shortly
afterward for their future home in
Denver, Col.
Tr. o. M. A. Meets.
Junior lakewood Memorial Associa-
ton held an important called meeting
in the home of the president, Mrs. C.
w. Massie. yesterday afternoon. Several
important matters in connection with
Memorial Day and the Confederate Re-
union were settled.
1t was decided that the Junior Assoc
citation should assist the Seniors in a
reception to be given during the re-
union Mrs. Dudley Edwards was
elected delegate to represent the asso-
citation at tho Confederated Memorial
Association Convention meeting here
during the reunion. Miss Grace Scher-
merhor mis- her alternate.
Tho following ladies were appointed
committee to make garlands for Me-
mortal Day. and will meet on Wedncs-
day. May Sth, for that purpose: Mrs.
Abner Goode, Miss Mary Curtis, Mrs.
Brown, Miss Lola Brown, Mrs. A. T.
King, Mrs. Kellam, Mrs. Richardson,
Mrs. William Moore. Miss Alice Moore,
Miss Bates. Mrs. Talley, Miss Godsey.
Miss Wingfield. Miss Bailey, Miss Julia
Woody and Mrs. Bryan.
Tho next meeting OF the association
will be held on Monday, April goth.
Auxiliary Meeting.
Tho Church Hill Auxiliary, Retreat
for the Sick, met yesterday afternoon,
with Mrs. b. a. Hord, No. 1900 East
Broad Street
Reports from their recent entertain-
ment showed a profit Of $A5.
An application for free treatment was
granted, and the patient will take the
place of another who has just left the
Retreat, after receiving the best care
for q month.
Church Social.
All members Of the congregation Of
Grace Street Presbyterian Church arc
invited to social to be given this
evening from to 1890 o'clock in the
lecture room Of the church.
L
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
BRICKS FELL ON CHILD.
Little Negroes Painfully Injured
hv the C0ncuceion

Cora Williams, a four yenr-old negro
child. was probably fatally wounded
yesterday afternoon by having lot of
bricks from a house on Cabell Street
fall on her head. The child was walk
ing along the sidewalk when the bricks
from scaffold on tho third-story on
the house being built on the street.
tumbled off. The ambulance was called
and DR.. Mason treated the child.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
MORE ANIMALS COMING.
Bostock Gets Large Shipment to
Be Trained Here for Exposition.

Be Trained Here tor EXPOSITION.
Bernard Schultz. treasurer of Bostock's
wild Animal SHOW, has received telegram
shipment of animals for Richmond had just
arrived in New York.
They will be shipped direct to this city
and will arrive here tomorrow or Sunday.
The shipment embraces ten lions. eight tig-
er3 two elephants. four bears and four
.camels, The animals will be put In training
upon their arrival here for the jamestown
Exposition.
The animals were shipped from Europe,
and arrived In New York without any special
incident,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Mrs. Melnot Herbert. Of Norfolk. an
nounces the engagement OF her dnugh-
ter, Estelle Nannette. to Mr. John
Thomas Scarborough. The wedding
will take place on the evening OF We'd
nesday April Gath OF the resi-
dence OF the brides aunt. Mrs. john
Z. Foster, on Chestnut Street. Berkley.
Miss virgie Charles. of this city. at
tended the marriage OF Miss Ethel
to Mr.. Frank Charles. which
took place in Newport News OF, We'd
nesday.
Captain and Mrs. l.. c.. West who
have been visiting here have returned
to Danville.
Miss Katie Burnett, OF Pennsylvania.
is spending several weeks with Mrs
Nicholas Cooke. She Will visit the
Exposition before returning
home.
Mr.. Samuel Donald, OF stanton. Is
in the city.
Mrs. Yarbrougn. of this city. is the
guest OF her daughter. Mrs. Z. S. Blan-
ton, in Newport News.
Mrs. d. @. Eggleston and Miss Daisy
Esgleston. of Charlotte county, are in
the city this week.
Mr. Walter. FL Addison has returned
to his home in Lynchburg, after visit
ing in Roanoke and Richmond.
Miss Miriam Haldeman has returned
to her home in Newport News. after a
weeks visit to friends here.
Mr.. Elmer Williamson. who has been
treatment at Memorial Hos
pital here, has returned to his home in
Roanoke.
Mr.. i. NIcWtlliams has returned to
Union Theological Seminary. after q
visit to friends In Newport News.
The Hon. ]. w. Churchman has re-
turned to. staunton, after a visit to
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Miss Nora Chi!dress. of unionVille.
Spotsylvanin county, Is undergoing
treatment in the hospital here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Miss Crystal I'arinholt, OF West
Point, will be one OF the sponsors at
tho Confederate Reunion in May. Miss
Bessie Lamb, daughter Of Congressman
Lamb, will be Miss Farinholts maid OF
honor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Mr.. Stuart Receivers.

MY Alexander STUART. of Abingdon brother
of Hon. Henry G. Stuart, OF this city: VINO
ms been very III In Memorial Hospital, left
the hospital yesterday Ho expects to leave
for his home this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Union Springs, Ala, and Mr. John
Edgar Rose, Jr. Of Mobile. Ala.

Mrs Talbot Wake. Jr., and Mrs. Ar
mold Wake lave returned to their home
in Norfolk, after visiting friends in
this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-01
PREMIER PUGsLEY RETIRES.
Successor Requests Entire New Bruins
wick Cabinet to Remain.

Fredericton, n. H., May 31.-Hon.
VIM. pugSley. premier of New Bruins
wick, gave up the renS of office today
to contest the vacant st. John seat in
The Canadian Commons in the Liberal
interests. lie placed his resignation as
premier and attorney general in the
bands Of Governor TWeedie and recon-
mended Hon. C. w. Robinson, provin-
cial secretary. as his successor. The
resignation was accepted and Gov.
TWctdie Immediately sent for Hon. Mr..
Robinson and entrusted to him the task
of forming q new administration.
The now premier requested all the re-
naming cabinet officers to retain their
portfolios. All were sworn in as fol-
lows: Premier. provincial secretary and
attorney general, pro tenn, Hon. Cliff
ford w. Robinson; chief commissioner
of public works, Hon. c. H. Labillois;
surveyor general, Han. F. J. Sweeney;
solicitor general, Han. Wendall P.
Jones The portfolio of the commission
er of agriculture is held by Hon. l.. p.
FarriS, at present in England.
There will be an appointment to the
attorney general portfolio, but not i'm
mediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-01
ALL RECORDS BROKEN
BY Cold Weather of Past Two Months
Cold and Rain Predicted.

Washington, May 31.-The weather
bureau tonight announced that all rec
ords We're broken by the low temper
ature throughout the country during
the past two months and made this
forecast:
Temperatures will continue compar-
atively low Saturday and Sunday over
the Eastern portion of the country and
will change but little in the extreme
West. over the central portions it will
be warmer by Sunday.
''The entire section east of the Mis-
sissippi." added Forecaster Franken-
field tonight. may expect cool weather
and rain tomorrow and Sunday. From
present indications the weather will
turn warmer by Monday and after that
weather will have real summer tenn
peratuTe."
Following is the official report of the
bureau tonight regarding the remark
able cool weather of the past two
months:
The month just ended was remark
able as being the second successive
month Of abnOrmally low temperatures
for the Middle and Northern districts
east If the Rocky Mountains except
along tn" immediate Atlantic coast.
The record. combined with that of
April. furnished a mean temperature
lpWof by several degrees than the COM
hincd mean of the same two months of
any previous year of which there is
record. In the vicinity of Washington
the combined mean for April and May
was 53.3 degrees, five degrees below
normal temperature, while that for May
alone was % degrees. also five degrees
below the normal temperature and
cqualling the previous low record of
May, 1882.
1.-The same general conditions also
prevailed in greater or less degree from
the middle Atlantic states and lower
Lake region westward through the
great corn and wheat districts and We're
especially marked in the upper Missis-
sirii valley"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-01

length in Vindicatinn Of the South from
the charg" az having fostcrcd slavery
anl forced q iii solution Of the union.
lie gave resume of the events which
led NJ to the war between the states
ana concluded US follows:
Don't tel me with mollycoddlish
emphasis that the soldier Of the Con-
fcdcracy fought for what he believed
was right. If the courage shown when
carnage Laid tie RED curtain Of death
over thousands, if unWavering faith
fulucss to the cause which he fought.
if the undying resistance to the in
vad"rs of homes ana hearts mean any
thing. the soldier Of the South fought
for what he knew TO BE- right"
On the expression Of these scnti-
ments the great audience stood On
chairs. ana. waving hats, flags, scarfs
and handkcrchicfs, chccred uatil
hOarsc.