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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
Livingstone College Finals.
:special to The mines Dispatch.

Z n t1l'cNlH1 w 1T" 1H3I3ob-I1lhFt1tCII'I
K SALISBURY, N. c., May 1s.---The COM
mencement exercises OF Livingstone
College, located at this place. Cf,ened
Thomas Bost, of Salisbury, The college
Is one OF the most noted colored oduca-
stional institutions In the South. and q
number Of speakers OF national repu-
tation VIII DO heard during the com
being Booker II. Washington, OF Ala
bama; Governor Il. 3. Glenn. OF North
Carolina; Rev. G. L. Blackwell, OF
Philadelphia; President ]. IN. Kendall
OF Lincoln University; Dr. John G, Da-
ney. of washington; Rev. j. IT, Hector,
OF York, Pa, and others DR.. Wash
ington speaks on Wednesday. May 2od
He will he greeted by thousands, both
white and cOlored.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
VALUABLE PAPERS BURN.
Residence OF AIr. Edward Merccreau
Destroyed by E'ire-CoIleEe Finals.

Ncstdencc OF Mr. Edward Mercerenu
Destroyed by I'ire-COlleEe Finals.
Especial to The Times Dispa,ch.l,
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. May 49,
Fire yesterday destroyed the residence
of Mr.. Edward Merccreau IN Spotsylva-
MIA county, near this city, together with
contents Of furniture. Among the ar
papers, which We're highly priced by
Mr.. Mercereau. The papers dated back
as far az 1850.
The Fredericksburg College COM
mencement exercises Will begin this
year on Friday, May 3lst, and continue
until June 9TH, inclusive.
Among those from this city attending
the Southern Baptist Convention in
Richmond this week arc Rev. DIT. s.
Runaway. Rev. r. A. Williams and
Mrs. Williams, Mrs. s. ]. Quinn. Mrs,
J. P. Rowe and Miss Alice G. Cole.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
blake GETS -FOUR MONTHS.
Negro Bank Jnnitor suddenly begins
to spend Money Freely, $1,000 Stolen.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
DURHAM. N. c., May 1S.-Gaston
Blake, who was charged with the rob-
berry Of $500 from the First National
Bank, was given trial to-day. The
evidence introduced in the case was
circumstantial. The proof against the
negro was not sufficient to give him a
severe sentence. and he was given four
months on the public roads. The evil
dence upon which he was convicted
was the fact that Blake had been
spending money very freely after the
robbery, pretended that he was Ill. and
also resigned his position as janitor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
WHOLESALE THEFT OF COAL.
q. & o. to Make Determined Effort I.
Catch Robbers,

Especial to The Times D Dispatch s.
WINCHESTER. VA, May lS.-yNhole-
sale thefts Of coal from the yards Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in
this city. have led to determined effort
on the part Of the officials to appre-
bend the guilty parties. Detective ].
7. Martin. Of the Baltimore and Ohio
secret force, to-day arrested Robert
Marble, a young white man, and Frank
Myers. negro. and other arrests will
follow.
MARBLE was fined $40 and Myers Eas
held for trial Monday,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
ELECTS OFFICERS.

MIR. Hurry Moses, of Georgia, Chosen
President OF Univcrnity. Medical Class.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. May 1S.---
The annual election of officers OF the
University of Virginia Medical School
to-day resulted as follows:
Harry Moses. of Mt. Vernon, Ca,
president: William G. Marks. of Nay
lors. Va. vice president; ]. Sheppard
Moore. of Arkadelphia, Ark, secretary
and treasurer: Frank NJ. Payne. Of
Birmingham. Ala, historian.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19

that had collected there The hull and
machinery remain in fairly good con-
dition. and 1t is thought that the yes
sci can be rebuilt. The fire started
some distance from the gasolene tank
and all gasolene in the tank was re-
moved before the fire reached 1t. An
explosion Of the tank would have COM
pletely destroyed the launch.
The Petrolia was used for conveying
oil about the harbor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
HEARD RICHMOND MEN.
TriRs Representatives Present Calves
ton CHIN TO NIetcuIf.

WASHINGTON. D. c., 11ay 1s.-sen-
ator Daniel Went to the Navy Depart
ment to-day with Messrs. ]. N. Boyd
and Frank W. Christian, OF Richmond,
representing the Trigg shipyard Com
pany. who presented to Secretary Met
calf the claim Of the company In the
settlement OF work done on the cruiser
Galveston, the construction OF which
was begun at the yards, and com
pleted at the government yard at Nor
folk. The secretary listened to the
statement and received brief in the
case, and then promised to give the
matter full consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
LYON PLEADS GUILTY.
Judge Justice Sentences simss Slayer
to Fifteen Years.

Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch.l
4 DURHAM, N. c., May 1S.-Haryey
Lyon. colored. who was charged with
the murder OF James Sims, pleaded
guilty to manslaughter this afternoon.
and Judge Justice sentenced him to
fifteen years In the penltentiary. The
murder was committed last Saturday,
when Lyon threw a large stone at
Sims, with fatal results,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
JURY COULD NOT AGREE.
Ten Were for ConvictinE Nathan Moore,
Charged With killing His Son.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
WILSON, N. c.. May 1s.-After TWEEN
ty-four hours elaboration. the jury
in the case of Nathan Moore, charged
with beating his son to death, could
not agree, and We're discharged. Ten
We're for conviction. Two physicians
testified that there was congestion OF
the lungs, which Indicated that death
might have been from natural causes,
instead Of kicks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19

Anspach, at present principal Of the
Lynchburg High School and teacher
ever jince his graduation from Wash
ingtoh and Lee University. in 1890, was
to-day elected superintendent of the
public schools OF Bristol. Tenn.
over forty other applicants wished
to succeed r. II. Watkins, resigned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
"pETltoLIAn nuRNs.

standard OIL COmpuny's Launch Is
Partly Destr0yeAi May he Rebuilt,
Special to Tho Times Dispatch.
Y NOISFOLk, VA May l6,--Ftre this
morning partly destroyed the Standard
Oil launch Petrolia. IA the blauncl, lay.
at Taylor's Marina Railway. In Atlantic
City, The fire started In the launch's
sbilge. II is supposed from waste oil
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
Confer. Grown Order.

BERLIN, May ls-Emperor William
has conferred the crown order of the
second class on DR.. Francis Greenwood
Peabody, professor of Christian morals mt
Harvard University. who was selected by
the University!of Berlin as the first pro-
lessor from Harvard In the International
exchange OF professors, which began in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
BUILDING BLOCKS.
Salisbury Man Will Have Factory in
Operation in Few Weeks.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.l
Il SALISBURY, N. G.. May 1S.--A plant
TOR the manufacture of concrete build
Ing blocks has been established in
Salisbury by ]. H. McNeely, a we'll
known coal dealer OF this city, who
will have the factory in operation with
In few weeks. Building blocks ~
oil descriptions, shapes and Sizes will
be turned out in large quantity by
the new concern. which Is the only olls
Of the kind In this section. q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
CHARGE MISREPRESENTATION.
Chchter Lnymnn, Wanted In York, Ii
Taken There to Face Accuker.


Taken There to Face Accuser.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, May 1S.-Chester
Layman. who is wanted by the York,
Pa, authorities on the charge OF wife-
desertion, was to-day taken to York
by Detective White, who arrived here
yesterday with the necessary papers
for him.
Layman had been out on bail pending
the arrival Of the detective. Layman's
bondsman. Mr.. ]. P. Andre Mottu, was
Immediately notified by the police, and
kayman was surrendered by him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19

ELECT MIR. ANsrACII.
Lynchburg Educator Becomes Super
intendcnt of Bristol Schools.
BRISTOL. VA, May 1s.-Samuel G..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-19
Excelsior Gas Ranges
Still in the Lead

Every day we hear Of their SUI
periority. 1t is the most satisfac-
tory Gas Range ever made. Il
uses less gas, bakes cakes or
bread and roasts the meat better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
THE EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.
Meeting Transferred to Greensboro, Owing to Dr. Banister's illness.

Meeting Transferred to Greensboro,
 Owing to Dr. Banister's illness.
 Anniston, March 26.--(Special)--Th Council of the Episcopal Church of the diocese of Alabama. will meet this year with the church at Greensboro.
 It was decided last year by the Council to meet this year at Hunts vile, but on account of the Illness of Dr. Bannister, rector of the church. there, 1t has been transferred. The Council will meet on the third Tuesday in May. and the place of meeting was arranged by Right Reverend C. M. Beckwith, Bishop.
 The delegates to the Council will be selected by the two local churches on the evening of the parochial meeting, which Is the first Monday night after Easter Besides these delegates, there will go from Anniston. Bishop Beck with, Rev. James c. Glass and Rev. J. H. Blacklock. The Bishop will pre- side over tho Council, and Mir. Glass is secretary.
 The laymen who will attend are A. H. Sheppard, member standing committee, and Capt A. P. Agee. chancellor.
 Local Observer ". F. Clark has been notified that the contract for the weather station building in Anniston has been awarded to Algernon Blair of Montgomery, whose bid was t1o,5oo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
sangerfest To Be Held.

The Southern division of the Nstion- al Association of German Singers will hold a Saengerfest in Birmingham, September 2s-2s.
 When it was decided that the Ma tionaI Association Saengerfest would be postponed because Indianapolis was not ready for the gathering. the Southern members began a discussion Joking to a divisional Saengerfest and the majority of the cities favored one in Birmingham. and the date was SC. lected today. Ten cities belong to the Southern division and 1t Is believed that no less than i've hundred sing CTS and visitors will come to Blrming- ham for the festival.
 A program is now being worked on to be carried out at this gathering. Birmingham will entertain on an elab- crate scale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
Judson College Glee Club

Maron audiences have listened to Glee Club entertainments charmed by them but before have they which chaste elegance artistic beauty and rocng fun harmonouy combined the entertainment of the Judson Ladies' Glee Club on Monday evening.
 Misses Pitts Knight soos have been heard several occasions and their clear soprano have always thrilled and delighted the hearers The and with which they sang the charming selections of Monday ected the most enthusiastic applause It is not often voice low and sweet of Miss Williams is heard The by the Club all given spirit and the audience evidence of their by the rapturus applause which brought forth the most bewtching little encores" :"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
BLACKWELL BUYS HOME.
Admission Man Secures Beautiful Place
 axn f0wwfPy.

Annlst0n Man Secures BeautifuI Place
 Bn Country.
 Anniston, March 2e.-(Special )-- pudge D. c. Blackwell has purchased handsome home with 320 acres of mineral and farm lands near Arbacoo- chic. The price paid was &6.000.
 The home is of modern construction. about fifteen rooms. built around an arcade, so that all are outside rooms. The place is fitted up with steam-heat and is wired with electricity. The place is nine miles from Heflin, very near the Tallapoosa River, and will probably be the scene of many happy house parties during the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Of First Meeting.

Of First Meeting. in the District Court of the United States. for the Middle District of Aiabams. n Bankruptcy.
 in the matter of Matte Galiaway. Bank runt Post Office Montgomery. County Montgomery. Alabama
 The aforesaid party having been ad1udEed titied .An Act to Establish Uniform sys- .en of Bankruptcy throughout the United stafass approved July 1st, 1888. a meeting ~ the creditors of the said bankrupt is call sd st the office of the undersigned Referee, ,n inc United States Court House. Nontgom srv' Alabama, on the 10th day of April, st a, 10 o'clock a n., to make proof of asht. and for the election of a Trustee, and s,,ch other matters as are necessary and re- aulrad by the Act of Congress atoresai1
 AaA m sTRATToN.
 RefsreA Montgomery, Ala, March 2s. 1907:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27

The announcement that the Judson College Glee Club would give under the auspices of the ladies of the First Baptist Church in the Montgomery Theatre, to- night received with great enthusiasm by the many graduates and friends of the institution in this city The club has given number of concerts before large audiences and has been received with great enthusiasm In this necton the following extract from The Marion Standard will be read with interest:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
w, 4. Harris is Dead,

After lying unconscious since Friday, W. A. Harris, an aged resident of this city, died this morning at his late res- idence, TOT North Nineteenth Street. The remains will be shipped to Mont gomery Thursday
 MT. Harris was seated on his porch
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
The Ersirht Advance.


 The advance in freight rates of 25 cents per ton on pig Iron, cast iron pipe and kindred articles, from the Soouthern territory to the Ohio River. will most likely be put into effect on the third day of the coming month. Pig iron manufacturers in the Bir- mingham district today expressed the opinion that the railroads would hardly ask permission of the Interstate Com merce Commission for another post ponement of the advance. Although there is a desire that the rate be held off until the accumulated iron, pipe and other products has been moved, the railroads appear to be determined in making the advance.
 It is learned, however, that the con- sumers are making effort to get the railroads to delay 6 little longer in or- der that delivery can be made on such iron and pipe as has been delayed for several months. Foundrymen's associa- tions in the Northeast, North and West are said to be making application for a postponement of the advance, inas- much as they will have to pay the dif- ference in the rate.
 While the demand for iron is not as strong, right now, as 1t has been, there Is much strength to the mart Orders are on the books of manufacturers in this district for delivery during the entire year. Sales made recently were for delivery during the fourth quarter of the year, and though the demand Is holding up 8 little. the manufacturers are in such a strong position they do not show any apprehension whatever
 All the railroads are furnishing the manufacturers and operators more cars now than heretofore. It is accounted for by the fact that the fertilizer busi- ness has been handled and the open weather causes a little falling off in the demand for coal. Both box and open cars are being furnished the iron men with which to move material, and if conditions keep up there will be large tonnage moved in the next few weeks. A prominent manufacturer this morning stated that more cars were furnished yesterday and today than for five months in the same length of time. The iron and pipe movements this week promise to be ice, fnHe NVyaA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
Euuipment for Battery D.

The new equipment for Battery D. the Brandon Light Artillery of Birm- ingham, has arrived, and as soon as the bill of lading therefor comes, the same will be unloaded and put in shape for use. The equipment consists of four three-inch rapid fire guns. with six csissons. The guns are of the lat est patterns.
 Four cars were necessary, to trans port the equipment to Birmingham from Rock Island arsenal, and no ar- ttllery company in the South will be better equipped now than the company here. This equipment Is furnished by the government upon recommendation of Major Goldman of the 18th Cavalry. who inspected the military In this State last year. He was so impressed with Battery D, that he promised to make recommendation for new equip, ment and did so. in the due course of the time the equipment coming to Bir- mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
Five are Fined.

Five of the white men arrested in the recent raid on charges of vagrancy, have been found guilty in the police court They were fined S100 each. Many of the cases have been held up, while other defendants were found not guiltY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
Mab.on After n1etropolitan.

Negotiations are on for the purchase of the Metropolitan Hotel. located next to the union passenger station here. by T. H. Mabson of Montgomery, well known hotel man. Emil Lesser. bad health, and intends taking a trip to Europe, hence the deal. The nego- tiations will likely be brought to consummation before the end of the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
I,ocaflnw nramch OnRce,

ident of the Westinghouse Electric and Misunderstanding Company. head quarters in Pittsburg. Pa, accompa-
 nied by S. L.. Nicholson, industrial agent, and J. R. Gordon, Atlatan dis trict manager of the company, are in Birmingham looking over the situation for the purpose of establishing a branch ofIlce here.
 Mir. Osborne stated that q little Ia. ter it is probable that a district branch office will be placed in Birmingham.
 This district, he stated, is looked upon as a commercial rival of Pitsburg and he was pleased with what he was shown here today.
 The branch office will give employ ment to number of men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

M v Ant @~Shss&&- In the District Court of the United statsA for the Middle District of Alahama- Tn Bankruptcy.
 In the matter of Nose oBrisn. Bank. rupt Post Office Montgomery, County kontGomsry. Alabama.
 Tn. af.resaid party having been adjudgea . bankrupt under the Act ef Congress en titled .An Act to Establish Uniform eys- kem of Bankruptcy throughout the United states" approved July list. 1898. e meeting of the creditors of the said Bankrupt Is call ed at the office of the vndersignsd Referee. tn inc United States Court House. Montgom- cry. Alabama. on the 10th day of April, next at 10 o'clock a m. to make proof of debts and for the election of q trustee. and such other matters as aFs neo- sssary and required by the Act of Congress ''' ASA '. srRArToN.
 Referee. Mont Somery. Ala. March 2s. 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
At Montgomery Theatre. Tuesday Night.
 PRICES OF ADMISSION.
BOx Office Opens Friday, 29th inst.

Reservations may made by utoftown parties by ad- dressing Mesr Hscher Bros Orders for seats must be companied by lheck. Tickets will be mailed delivered ] the office of the Fheater desirea Carriages may F. dered for 10:15 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27

Friday directing 6 negro at some work in the yard when he was attacked with a stroke of apoplexy, the second in a short time.
 daughter came to his assistance. He was unconscious and never regained his mind. He was for a number of years proprietor of the Southern Hotel on Twentieth Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
canning Cempany is Court.

Creditors Of the Queen CanninB Company. of Carbon Hill. Ala. today filed a petition in the United States Court, praying that the concern be ad- Indicated bankrupt. It is cIafmef in the petition that the canning conn pany committed an act of bankruptcy in delivering its plant, machinery. equipment. manufactured product and stock In trade to the Carbon Hill Banking Company. The canning plant put5 up pears. tomatoes and similar producfs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
BLEW OPEN A SAFE
A DARING ROBBERY COMMITTED
 IN BTRMINGHAM.
Me. Used Nitro GIyeerfne in . Laun- dry--Mr. Mabson May Secure a Magic City
 Hotel.

Birmingham, March 26--(special.)-- Professional cracksmen. during the ear- ly hours of this morning blew open the safe of the Domestic Laundry on Ave- nue E and Twenty-fourth Street, using nitro glycerine with soap.
 The safe blowers secured SIPS for their labor. The report of the expio- sion was heard for some distance, put no investigation was made. Employees of the laundry going to work this morning discovered. the safe blown open. No clue was left by the cracks men and there is no doubt but that the work was done by professionals. It Is believed that a gang of safe blowers are working through the State sever- al reports have been received lately of jobs done.
 The police and sheriff's forces are at work on the case here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
First National
 Bank
tNo lsix., All

x3cutwouery. in the State of Alabama. ai
 the Close of Business,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27
Cure for Rheumatism

Relief
 froza Rain after nrss or second Dose Acts by Puri-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27

Montsomsry. AIa., Msrsh as: 1907:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-27

Nontsomery. Ala.. March as. leo7.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-17
A Maker az History.

The late General Shaf'er" said Il
sotlicr. ''liad a contempt for military
y ,sers. Ttss.y who fioHliahed stuinps
ial l,iaps. like n,c.i:tss. got no ss!np,-
thy FROM him. | once heard him rsdi-
Guile military pa. ers. lie said there
was a general of volunteers who got
his leg scratched on Il caisson vince!
in Il retreat and forever after nurSed
and @loried The trifiing wound. grow
ing l1nmr and l:,mer as the years
passed in ORDER that his bravery might
never be forgotten. One day Il young
man calling ON the generals dangh-
ter met the old warrior.
~ see you're lame. SIR said the
young Inan.
Yes said the general pompous'y,
4 am lame
".Slip on the ice?
".No. SIR said the general, with q
frown.
I" Not an automobile mixup. | hope?
'''No.. sir: it was not an automobile
mixup.' The general spoke ferociously.
.'Sleiy.l overiurn. Sir?
THE general rose He set his lame
le. tenicrIy on the floor. Frowning
back sava-eI. flnm the threshold. lie
shouted. IL, read the history OF your
country, you young puppy Mime
aps.is Journal.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-17
A Government Shop Job.

Although no proof was needed that
just as speedy and able vessels Of war
can be constructed in our government
yards as by private bidders. snch proof
Is afforded by the performance of the
b:'ttleship Connecticut. which in her
trial trip maintained an average Of
1913 knots III f""r
The Connecticut wa; built iii the
Brooklyn navy yarl. aal TIE least that
can IL, said Of her is That She is iii
every respect The equal ri the I.otisi-
ana. a sister ship built al i private
yard. which on her trial trip showed 4
speed of 1S.Sc ka0ts
For all practical purposes the new
vessels are io dot,bt el;ia ii ever.
essential respect. though experts i.:.ri
noted that the finish of ire toa;ns.tic,t
Is finer and superior to that IF ;he
Louisiana. Bnt ~ better evidence. ol
the fact that -,>vcr:iEaent. yard, can d.
quite as good work as TIN pirate one
Rear Admiral Evans, WHO said:
The trial OF the Connecticut was ste
.cessful fr every respect considering i.ie
coal used. Tire speed WAS pl.eaoaI.9lsal
engines ran smoothly without tendency tt
heat and the absence OF Vibration and
the steadiness OF the snip wer5. remarked
upon by all. OF all the speed irisls !
have witnessed that cf tie Connecticut
has been the most successful and sat.s-
factory. She has reliable sea spsetl of
eighteen knots. The speed mad oil her
four hours trial averaged lS...: knots
for the four hours. and she ran q. the
rate of 1901 knots for oue-4usrter OF an
hour. The third hour OF the run was the
most successful.
This and the achievement. 1t c,lroni-
cles remove at least one OF the pro
fessed objections OF some congressman
to the building Of warships in govern
Eent yards.