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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
WOULD GUST RYAN
FROM EQUITABLE
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]

ALBANY, N. Y, March "A bill to
force Thomas f. Ryan to turn the con-
troll of the Equitable Life Insurance
Company over to the policyholders was
introduced in the Assembly Tonight by
A. e. Young. The measure provides that
all domestic stock life companies must
be reincorporated as mutual companies.
This would hit, in addition to the Equl-
table, the New York Life, the Home Life
and the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Companies.
Mr.. Young also offered bill to cut
down the big salaries paid to Paul Nor
ton, president of the Equitable and Pres.
ident Peabody, of the Mutual. The lars'
est amount which any officer or director
of an insurance company could receive
under the proposed law is $4,000 year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
ARCHIE DOING WE'LL
SAYS 4 Or. RlXiY
Getting Along Well and No Oc-
casion for AlarrnOthe
Children Isolated.

WASHINGTON. D. c., March 4.-Con-
siderable Improvement was shown to-
day in the condition of Archie Roose-
welt, the third son of the President,
who has been III since last Friday with
an attack of dlphtheria.
DR.. RiXey, upon leaving the White
House tonight. said:
"Archie is getting along nicely. His
condition is not serious. and there Is
no reason for alarm. The other chill
dren have been isolated as precau-
tionary measure, and I do not believe
there is the slightest danger of then
contracting the disease"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
NEW BANK OPENS.
Lexington, N. c., Has Another
Financial Institution,
/ SpecIal to The Times- Dispatch

LEXINGTON. N c., March 4-The
Commercial and Savings Bank, the third
bank for Lexington, opened It's doors
to the public this morning. a handsome
and gratifying business was done on the
opening day. This bank, with a capital
OF s25, 900, and many OF the best business
men of this section behind it, means
much to the development and progress
OF Lexington.
The officers and directors are as fol-
lows: J. w. McCrary, president; r. j..
Buchanan, vice-presdent; j. f. Deade-
rick, cashier r. b. Craven, manager
Insurance department. Directors--J. T..
Hedrick. j. W.. McCrary, E. b. Craven,
e. j. Buchanan, w. II. Walker, j. w.
I. Crowell, w. a. Bailey, j. G. Walser. y.
III. Hinkle, d. L. Brinkley, p. j. Leonard
anil B. n. Finch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
BRYCE TO SPEAK
At JAMESTOWN

letter from Captain w. Gordon McCahe
of this city. a LONGTIME friend Of the
ambassador. Last night Captain Me-
Gable received IA reply expressing tho
interest of Mr., Bryce in the occasion
and indicating that he will he pleased
to attend and make an address. The
other chief speaker will be Governor
Swanson.
Members of the Association for the
Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
and others will leave Richmond on the
morning of May 18th, travelling to
Jamestown in the steamer "Pocahon-
tas." 1t Is expected that MIR. Bryce
will como to Richmond and accompany
the party as the guest of the associa-
ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05

Hon. James Bryce. the new British
Ambassador to the United States, has
accepted an Invitation to deliver an
address Mt jamestown Island on May
18TH, the occasion being the celebration
under the auspices of the Association
for the Preservation of Virginia An
tiq'il ! of the three hundredth ami
Versary o. the settlement of the island.
upon the arrival of Mr.. Bryce In
Washington he was waited upon By
senator John w. Daniel and DR..
Thomas Nelson Page and urged to at
tend the exercises commemorative of
SO important an event in the history
OF England and America. This invita-
ton was supplemented by a personal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Gillispie-Word.
Special to THE Times Dispatch. /

Special to The Times Dispatch ,.
KNOXVILLE, VA, March A quiet
but pretty marriage was solemnized at
the home of Mr. ID. NJ Word to-day at
high nooa, when Miss Efie Word became
the bride of Mr.. G, Emmett Gillispie,
son of the late James Gillispie, Rev
Charles NJ. Darrell, pastor OF Bucking-
ham Presbyterian Church, officiating.
The parlor was beautifully decorated
with evergreens, an arch being formed
of running cedar In the centre of the
room, from which large bell was sls-
pended. Just before the ceremony the
curtains were drawn and candles lighted
making pretty, effective scene. The
| bride and groom entered the paror to
| the strains OF Lohengrin's wedding march,
| which was rendered by Miss Annie j.
| Spencer The bride wore going away
| gown Of navy blue taffeta silk, with hat
| and gloves to match. Miss Louise Word,
| maid OF honor, entered with Mr. Louis
| Gillspe, who acted az best man. Only
n few friends were present on account
Of the recent death of the grooms
father,
The bridal party, consisting of Messrs
y. Nj. Word, Stuart and Louis GillispIe
Henry, David, Jim and John Word, Her
man Spencer and Dancy McCraw; Misses
Louise Word Annie Spencer. Hannah
Martin and Pearle Steser. accompanied
the bride and groom to Dillwyn, wher,
they took the afternoon train for Rich
mond. After spending several days her,
they expect 10 leave for Washington
where Mr.. Gillispie viii engage In bust
ness,
The happy couple entered the trail
amid showers of rice. Miss Fflic viii
be greatly missed by her many friends
who tender her wishes for a long III
and much hauunesa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
GIVE HORSES GLASS.
Organized Effort in Loudoun to
Kill Stock.-Several Dead.
1Snncinl To The Times. pisnafchl

LEEsBURG, VA, March Am organ
tied effort is being made In the northern
part Of Loudoun county by parties un-
known to poison the horses and other
stock belonging to certain farmers in
that section. George Ashby. of near Hills
boro has lost within the last few days
five horses from pertonitis, induced by
the presence of ground glass in their
stomachs. Two other horses owned by
him are sick, and cattle owned by other
farmers are sick, suffering the same
symptoms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
GRAND JURY NOT
TO INVESTIGATE
Usual Inquiry as to Blind Tigers
Not Be Held at Present
Term OF Court.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
DANVILLE, VA, March 4.-The regular
criminal term of the Corporation Court,
Judge A. NJ Aiken presiding, convened
this morning at 10 O'Clock. The grand
jury has been occupied to-day IN look
ing into the various cases sent on from.
the Mayors Court. Few witnesses other
than those wanted in specified cases have
been summoned, and the usual general
vestigation of blind tigers and gam
bling Is not looked for The first of the
cases to be taken up for trial was the
indictments against George Smith and
William E. Buck, charged with selling
whiskey without license. Smith and Buck
were indicted on three charges, but were
prosecuted under but one Indictment.
The jury returned verdict Of guilty
at $50 and COSTS to which Judge Aiken
added jail sentence Of sixty daye.
Buck was acquitted.
Ed. Richardson (whte), who was in
dicted at the special term of the grand
jury on the charge Of wife-desertion, was
acquitted. Richardson Is a one-legged
man, and the evidence introduced did not
show that Richardson was guilty.
This afternoon the case OF f. NJ.
Clarke tcolored), charged With selling
whiskey without license, was tried He
was fined $50 and costs.
Ask for Receiver.
In the Corporation Court this morning
Judge A. NJ Aiken presiding, the Hol-
| land Wooding Company, Incorporated,
requested the court through their attor-
ney, Mr., Julian Meade, to appoint re-
| ce'ver and to wind up the affairs OF
the company. The Holland Woodine
| Company has for the past several years
been conducting a carriage harness ane
wagon establishment here. AS the pa
pers have not yet been filed, the liabili
ties or the assets of the concern are no
4 known.
Charles Gee. who was recently finet
500 and costs In the Mayors Court OF
an Indictment, charging him with main
tanning gaming room. to-day paid tn
fine imposed on him. Gee, 1T Ia under
stood paid his fine on condition that N
prosecution will be made against him o.
the charge under the city ordinance
which places n jail sentence on the Keep
ers of gaming-rooms. This was the re
suit of n compromise Of counsel an
with the understanding that the accuse
will discontinue the offense he Is charge
, with committing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Three Pass Examination.
tspeclal ia The TImes- plspatch. |

CIIARLOTT ESN1L.LE, VA, March 4.
OF the five students who took the
recent examination held at the Uni
versity of Virginia for the Rhodes
Scholarship, three were successful, as
follows: N. d. Smithson, of Washing
ton and Lee University; George w
Cahoon, OF the University Of Virginia,
and Arthur p. Gray, of the Episcopal
High School. Alfred B. James, of Leb-
anon, Tenn, who passed the eXamina-
ton held at the university two years
ago, is also eligible for appointment
this year. the committee on selection
for Virginia, consisting of President
Il. A. Alderman, of the University Of
Virginia; DR., S, c. Mitchell, of Rich
mond College,. and Professor r. V. "
Painter Of Roanoke College. will meet
at the university Monday next TO make
the appointment,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
"WAs A COWARD
Governor Glenn So Admits Him
self to Have Been.
tspeciaito The times Dispatct1.

IN tSpecIal to The Times DispatcF.1
RALEIGH, NJ c., March i.--Ctovernor
Glenn, in an address Sunday night be-
fore the congregation of Edenton Street
Methodist Church, on the Need of
North Carolina for Christian Young
Men" took occasion to declare that
in not advocating legislation for a
State election on prohibition when the
State Anti Saloon League was meet
ing here early in the session of the
General Assembly he had acted the
coward, and that he regretted very
ny party leaders who had urged him
Ito discourage such a course on the
part of the Anti Saloon League at this
time. and he had desisted. He had
favored prohibition all along, and
should have been governed by his own
conscience, which had urged him to
stand out for prohibition
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05

building Will cover more frontage and mako
a more imposing appearance than the ma
jority of the State buildings at the e9posl-
ton. 1t VIII present most attractive APP
pearance, and VIII be one of which the city
may be justly proud
The following architects competed for the
building on their plans therefor: c.. Il
Howell. Dimmock Lee, w. r. West and
holland & Baskerville.
Work on the building will begin without
delay. and there Is good prospect that 1t will
be ready for occupancy by the time Che ex-
position begins In April
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
HOWELL GETS CONTRACT
FOR RICHMOND BUILDING
Work Will Begin Without Delay and Structure Will be Ready for
Occupancy BY Time Exposition Opens
In ApriI

The subcommittee Of the Council Commit
tee on Grounds and Buildings. consisting Of
Aldermen Robert Whittet and Reuben Bur-
ton and Councilman r. Francis Green, yes
struction of the Richmond building at the
Jamestown Exposition to Charles X. How
ell, of this city. The building is to be of
frame or staff. and will cost when complete
Colonial type of one full story and sec
ond story with dormer windows, giving the
effect of two-story building.
1t is said to be a fact that the Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
SUDDENLY. CLOSE CALL,
Dormitory at Crescent Academy
Burns.
Ispecial to The Times Dispatch, ]

SPENCER. N c., February A
dormitory building of Crescent Acad-
envy. at Crescent. Rowan county, was
burned Yesterday, entaiing a loss of
$1,000. Sixteen students We're asleep in
the building when the fire started, and
n number had narrow escapes from
death. losing most of their belongings
The origin of the fire is unknown. The
structure will be rebuilt at once.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Erect Labor BUILDING,

NORFOLK, March 4.-The Central
labor bodies of Norfolk. Portsmouth
and Newport News, have decided to
erect on the Jamestown Exposition
grounds, labor hall to cost between
$4,000 and $4,000, which will be de-
signed for labor headquarters during
the exposition, and in which 1t Is pro-
posed to have the Union Label En-
hbit," authorized by the American
Federation of Labor at Minneapolis
last November.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
MEMBERS OF CABINET
TAKE NEW POSITIONS

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March 4.-G. B.
Cortelyou at q few minutes before 3
o'clock this afternoon relinquished the
Won Myer. who was recently Ambassa-
dor at st. Petersburg, and soon there
after proceeded to the Treasury De-
partment, where he took tho oath of
Shaw. ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
CHARLOTTE MILL
men TO TESTIFY
Government Rests Its Case and
Evidence for Accused Will
Be Heard
OPERATIVES IN THE NORTH
HILBERT and Golden, Of Fall River,
Say Plenty Of Idle Workers
Are to Be Found There.
OPERATIVES IN THE NORTH

GREENSBORO, n. c., March 4.-When
afternoon rested the case OF the govern
ment in he penalty suit against Il. a.
Smith and Sumner Sargent the Char
Iotte mill men. charged with violating
the immigration act there was not the
slightest intimation of n motion to non
suit by counsel for the defendants. but
instead they called their first witness
Attorneys for the mill men say they
will fight the case out before tile jury,
and are confident of victory. There Will
probably be fifty or more witnesses in
troduced by TIE defendants. and most of
tie number IL is stated. will testify as
to a great scarcity OF cotti1 mil drera.
tiyes In tile South Sumner Sargent, one
OF the defendants, testified to-day ani
asi that in the mills OYER which he has
cent"ol there Sas d lacN OF fifteen ! et
cent enough labor to operate his mills
last year.
Idle Operatives There.
The last witnesses for the govern
ment this morning were Albert Hib-
bert of Fall River Mass, general sec
retarv of the American Textile Union
and John Golden. president of the same
organization. They said there were
thousands Of operatives out of work
in New England who would come Soutf
ii hours were not so long in mills ant
the scale of wages so low. These
operatives would set the idle nachin
cry to work and there would be nj
necessity for bringing in aliens
1t is said that Governor Glenn. O
that State. who commissioned T. NJ
Costello. the missing defendant Stat
immigration agent, may be called upo,
to testify on behalf of the defendants
1t will probably be the middle o
next week before the case goes t,
the Jury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Mr.. Chichester to Run.
Isnacial TO The Tlmes- Dispatch. ]

LEESBuRG, VA, March 4.-B B, Chi
chester, of Leesburg, son of Captain A..
NJ. Chichester, Sr., of "Ivor," near Lees
burg, has, through the public press, an
nounced his candidacy for Congress from
the Eighth District, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries to be he'll
this summer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Prominent Lawyer Paralyzed,

-------- ISVeUIHI I1TsPUtVH,
WOODSTOCK. VA, March 4.-Hon,
Philip w. Magruder prominent attorney
of this place, was paraly2ed in his Office
this afternoon and is in n critical condi-
ton at his home here. He Is siNty-nine
wears old
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Mr.. Sully's Condition Improved

NEW YORK, March 4.--T'he condition
of Daniel j. sully, who has been crti-
ealy Ill with pneumonia, was reported
to-day as very much improved.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
SYLVESTER PRAISES POLICE
Crowds Of Christmas Shoppers Well
Taken Care Of, He Says.
ShOPIifters Kept Well in Hand and
StOrekeepers Suffered hut Little
from Their work.

Maj Sylvester announced last night
that he was greatly pleased with the sue
cessful way in which the crowds Of
Christmas shoppers had been handled
during the past two weeks Despite the
fact of the inadequate number Of avail
able policemen and the ever-increasing
population the thousands Of people who
fiocked to the shopping districts in their
desire to buy presents were we'll pro-
tected. and few unpleasant incidents oc-
Cured.
The superintendent Of police believes
that never in recent years have the streets
been kept in such order as was the case
on Tuesday night.
The greatest evil Of the Christmas
crowds. the shoplifters. were kept well
in hand. the major believes, and store
keepers suffered but little from their
work. The pickpockets likewise were
held in check, and but few Of the thou
sands of shoppers were their victims.
In speaking Of the shopping season.
Maj. Sylvester said that he was greatly
impressed with the attitude OF the mer-
chants of this city in endeavoring to
show their patrons the advisability Of do
ing their buying as early in the season as
possible. IN this way. it Is said. the un-
desirable occurrences associated with
crowded streets and stores was done
away with. and both the buyers and the
police, who are protecting them, have
had an easier time.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
POLICEMAN MANSFIELD DIES
Passing of Well-known Member of
Washington Force.
Connected with the Department for
About Twenty-Five Years-A
Good Record.

Philip Mansfield. who for nearly twen-
ty-fve years had been a member Of the
Washington police force. died last night
at the Providence Hospital, after an ill
ness of a few days
Last Sunday he was stricken with
paralysis OF the entire left side. This
gradually affected the heart, resulting In
death about : o'clock last night
BY the death Of Mr.. Mansfield the police
department loses one Of its most popular
and competent men The deceased police
man was regarded as possessing excep-
tional executive ability.
Mr.. Mansfield, after receiving his ap-
pointment. was detailed. for duty at the
Sixth precinct. under former Lieut.. Kelly.
For several years he did duty as a pa
trolman, but was assigned to work in the
statiOn-hOuse. During mis- sixteen years
service at that section. he was assigned
almost continuously to duty in charge Of
the telegraph system and patrol wagon
About nine years ago he was trans
ferred to the Ninth precinct. where he
remained in active service until last Sun
day. He was popular with the other
members Of the command.
As a younger man Mansfield was well
known in aquatic sport circles. having
won distinction as an amateur oarsman.
He was also identified with several gun
ming and fishing clubs of the District.
The deceased patrolman. who was in
his fiftieth year. is survived by his wife
and five children, two boys and three
daughters, two Of whom are married.
For a number Of years he had resided at
l2lO Eleventh street southeast. Funeral
arrangements have not been announced.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
WEIHNACHTEN is CELEBRATED
Plattdeutsehe Vereen Gathers at
Stevens Hall.
AriOn Singing Society Renders
Chorus Selections and Richard
Weissker Recites.

Weihnachten, as the Germans call
Christmas, was celebrated in genuine old
country style by De Plattdeutsche Vereen
at Stevens Hall, in the presence Of the
members Of the society, their wives, and
particularly their children. who turned
out in such numbers as would have
brought forth the most sincere approba-
ton Of President Roosevelt, If he had
known
An immense Christmas tree. reaching
almost TO the ceiling OF the hall. lighted
with innumerable tiny electric lights and
decorated with multi-colored glass balls
imitation snow. glistening silver thread
dolls. Teddy bears. and candy in all
shapes, forms, and disguises, formed the
center Of the most intense attraction Of
the little ones from the beginning Of the
programme 10 the end Of IT,
a programme consisting Of songs. reci-
tations, and music formed the introduc-
ton % the distribution of presents TO the
children, who. at the conclusion OF the
regular numbers. had entire sway OF the
floor. indulging In a wild riot Of plays
and dances and other children's frolics.
The programme recitation numbers were
carried out in the German language. and
the following children participated: Willy.
Greta. and Fritz Achter1irchen, Carl
Hohmann. Fridd and Elsa Krieg. Frida
and Lille Hermann. and Louis FRANKIE
Richard Weissker delighted the au-
dience by reciting in Plattdeutsch Fritz
Reuters 'Wenn Elmer debit. wat hei
debit denn kann hei nick mihr dauhn
as hei debit" The Arion Singing Society,
President F. R. RoclSar, rendered a num-
ber of chorus selections. The officers OF
the society in charge of the celebration
We're: Henry Achterkirchen. William
Weigmann. vice president; William Han
nemann. secretary; August Schmidt,
treasurer.
The Columbia Maennerchor will observe
Weihnachten at Schwarz's Hall tonight
and the board Of directors Of the society
wish to invite the members and their
families 20 participate in the festivities
and not miss the treat OF good things
which they have prepared for all.
The Washington Saengerbund. the Co
lumbia Turnverein and the Arion Will
celebrate Christmas on Sunday evening at
their respective halls. There viii be trees
and special programmes at all the places.
and every member is specifically enjoined
not 10 forget the children.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-26
ENJOY DANCE AT RAUSCHER'S
Leap Year Cotillion Club Hold Sub
scription Event.
Younger Members of Society, In
cludinE Married and Unmarried
Couples, Attend.

Washington's younger society set under
the appellation Of THE Leap Year Co
tillion Club" last night held the annual
Christmas subscription dance at Raus-
cher's, Connecticut avenue and l. street,
northwest
The main ballroom was artistically
decorated for the occasion with festoons
OF holly and Christmas greens. present
ing a striking scene that set of the
charming gowns in which the ladies were
attIred. The guests included all the un-
married members Of the society and "a
few Of the young married couples.
Mrs Murray Cobb, Miss Grace Hub
bard Bell, and Mrs. Newbold composed
the committee on arrangements.
Among those present were: Miss Grif-
fifth, Capt. Patterson. Mrs. James
Crawford, Miss Leech. Mr Monroe Hop
kins. Miss Alice Downey. Mr.. Hnnard
Owen. Lieut.. Wilcox. Mr.. Bloomer.
Mr.. Townsend. the Misses Butler, Mr..
Ray Howe, Miss Vera Downey. Miss
Louise Cole Mr.. Jack Palmer. Miss Hen
rietta Fitch. Miss Church. Miss AIcGru-
der. Mr.. Britton Brown, Miss katherine
Clabaugh, Miss Hare. the Misses Meyer,
Mr.. Otis Smith. Mr. Riggs, Mr.. and Mrs
WallcOtt Tuckermann, Mr. Faust, Miss
Olga Converse, Miss Mitchell. Dr. James
Mitchell Miss Constance Hoyt. Miss
Denny, Mr.. Hugh Rowland, DR.. and Mrs
Langhorn. Mr.. Broch, the Misses Pres
colt, Capt. Thomas Arthur Cassels.
Miss Lille Finley. Mr.. Swist, Miss May
Randolph. Miss Belle Hagner, Miss Mar
ion Oliver, Mr.. and Mrs. Summerlin,
Lieut. Revert X Kran. Miss Van
dergist, Miss c. Crawford. DE- Bayne. Mr..
Hopkins. Maj Crosby. Miss Williams.
Mr.. Franklin Ellis Miss Sanger. Lieut..
Corbin. Mr. A. c. Huffer and Mr. Tenny
Palmer