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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Y
pnrehtls having heen made for carry
ing the 5000 or more people to tlisif
( homes from tho Davis section ON Mon
ument Avenue People lined Brohd
street FOR squares and waited patient
Is. or impatiantlS, for half-hclir or
more. only to have an occasiona'
I crowded ear go swiftly by. IT was
scvident that neither the maiihgenen't
isofftfle Police Department nor the street
/ cdr company had any conception OF ~
/ devotion Of Richmond people to tue
{ Confederate cause, and no adealiate
hprovision WINS made for a great out
4 pouring or people.
The occasion was one, however,
which will be long remembered by AZ
those who took part, and many child
whose hand was on the rope Seatef-
day afternoon win tell of the dny to
his or her grandchildren years hence
when they visit the Davis Monument,
ron what will then be the centre OF
bthc handsomest residential street IN
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
DEBT Of ENGLAND
IS Being REDUCED.
Budget Statement OF Chancellor
Asquith Received With
Great Favor.
IMPROVE NATIONAL CREDIT
This Obligation Being Met, He
Deelares-Large Surplus In
stead Of Deficit.
IMPROVE NATIONAL CREDIT

LONDON, April 1S.---In house
crowded in every part and with the
Prince of Wales in the Peers gallery,
Chancellor of the Exchequer Herbert
Asquith. in an able two-hours' speech,
to-day delivered the budget statement,
cia1 achievements of his famous predc.
cessors Gladstone and Harcourt, has
the merit of extreme simplicity in it's
main features. Judging by the debate
which followed. this statement will
meet with greater degree of gen
eral approval and less sectional <nta;:-
onism than usually falls to the 10.
Of budget statements.
Mr.. Asquith had the rare good for
tune OF dealing with a.year of unusual
prosperity in nationa! finances. The
national debt is being reduced rapidly,
and in this connection the Chancellor
of the EXcllequer announced that the
government held it as an obligation
to "rcinstate and improve the national
credit
Brieflyinstea of the estimated de-
ficlt of S23o,UOD for 1906 and 1907, Mr..
Asquith has realized q surplus or $26,-
800 900, while for 1907 and 1905 he es-
Inmates the surplus 1t SlI,l65,000. His
proposals are not .Nr reduction in
Indirect taxation, bus provide relief
from the burden of the income tax by
preferential treatment of earned in
| comes below $4,000 a year to the eN-
tent of six cents for every 50. To COM
pensate for the loss from this measure
| he proposes that the death duties be in
creased.
The chancellor promised an old pen
| sion scheme for next year, and sets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
BASsO AT
MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Henri Scott, Who Has Sung II
Cratorio and Opera,
Engaged.

Henri Soft is gifted with one Of the
rarest of roices genuine basso, with
an cXtensi'e range. His vocal develop
mcnt and musical training We're re-
ceived entirely in this country, tsit the
superb ,nSgnificence of his rendition
lacks noting In comparison With
foreign BON and foreign educated ar
lists. Els repertoire is varied and eS-
tcnslve, embracing the entire range OF
oratorio and a number of grand
operas
During tie past season Mr.. Scott has
sung in company with the, leading ar,
lists of TIL. country at the principal
festivals throughout the United States.
He has been heard before with the
Wednesday Club, with whom he viii
again sing ct the coming May Festival.
The superb chorus of the Wednes-
day Club, numbering over 800 we'll
trained voices, will this season furnish
trcat-that is, II the rehearsals are
an indication--that will make the past
achievements of this magnificent or
ganization seem small. The May Fes-
tival this year is on the I'd, Sd ana
4th of May at the Academy. Reserva-
tons of tickets can be made at the
Wednesday Club business Office, SO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
ACCOUNTS ARE MIXED
BUT no SHORTAGE
Sensational Report as to Uni
varsity Funds Crows Out Of
Bookkeeping Methods.

MADISON, WIS, APRIL 1S,--A start
Ing; report thar discrepancy Of $iOO,-
900 existed In this. accounts OF the Uni
yersity Of Wisconsin, was circulated
at the Capitol to-day.
work on the books Recently the On
pert made q report to the regents Pres
{ idcntsyan IItse, of the university, said
to-day tia there was absolutely no
Suspicion of any misrepresentation OF
funds, but admitted that there has bcen
failure TO properly charge up certain
Investments TO their proper accounts,
When the repprt wastcrculated at3the
aiy came to the State house In person.
Tie eXpainc cd MS hest he could tile do
tails Or the allegedESl0o 00o discrepancy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Vote Not to Be Announced Until To-Day, But OPP
position Admits That She Defeats
Mrs. Howard.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April 1S.--Wfiile
the vote of the Continental Congress for
national officers OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution will not be an
nounced until tomorrow morning, 1T Is
freely admitted by both factions to-
night that Mrs. Donald Mclean has been
reelected as prcsdent-g general of tbs
society. Mrs. McLean's supporters claim
that the entire administration ticket Will
be elected by an Overwhelming majority.
The vote received by Mrs. Elizabeth
Eleanor Howard Of Alexandria, Va, who
was nominated Is the ''insurgent' fac
ton, her friends declare. will make her
the logical candidate 70 succeed Mrs.
Mclean at the Iext session OF the con-
gress.
At II O'Clock to-night the tellers, who
are canvassing the vote. announced that
their work VOID not be completed for
several hours. The official report they
declared. wout not be made public until
submitted to tie congress tomorrow.
Only two candidates were put In
nomination for president gencral--ATrs.
Mclean, TIE Incumbent, and Mrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Howard. OF Alexandria. Wa. Mrs.
Mclean was placed In nomination by
Mrs a. y. Kendall, of Maine. and Mrs.
Charles Terry, of New York. speaking
on behalf OF the majority of the. dele
gates from that State, seconded the
nomination..
The surprise of the occasion. and
which indicated that Mrs. Mclean did
not have the unanimous support of her
own State delegation. was the nomina-
ton by Mrs. Little. OF Rochester, y. y,
of Mrs. Howard for the presidency gem
eral and the seconding of 1t by Mrs. j.
II. Crossnan, OF New York.
After the ballotng began, Mrs. Nc
Lean, the president-general said that
she had been informed that many OF
the delegates had filed out their bal
lots before coming to the hall. She
declared that she was astonished upon
hearing the statement. and that she
would appoint q committee to find out.
il possiblc, how the ballots came Into
the possession OF the Delegates. New
ballots were distributed, and thes bal
-loting proceeded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
GOVERNOR GLENN TO
ADDRESS J. M. c. 4.
North Cardinals Chief Executiv
Will Speak on Associations
Anniversary. 4
J. Glenn. of North

Governor Robert p, Glenn. of North
Carollnd, is announced to sneak III.
Richmond on Sunday under theN au-l
spices of the Young Mons Christian AS
ISOLATION
The first address of the North Caro-
.linian will be delivered at the Bi1ou.
rhentre at 8 80 Sunday afternoon, when
his subject Will be, rs the Young Man
Safe?" At night Governor Glenn Will
speak at Centenary Methodist Church.
sunday will be the iifty-third anni-
ycrsary or the founding of the Rich
mond Young MEMS Christian Assoea-
ton, and 1t is proposed to celebrate
the occasion With series of popular
meetings OF peculiar interest.
Besides the meeting the afternoon,
when Governor Glenn will speak, ar
arrangements have been made for FIVE
church meetings in the evening In DIFF
ferent parts OF tho city and IN Man I
chester,
At Centenary Church Governor Glenn
will speak, and tho annual report OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
RULES ADOPTED EY
PUBLIC SCHOOL 5OfS


a meeting OF the captains ana o. UNI
pires who have consented 10 oiiletatc
at the games, was held al the y. NJ. G.
a. yesterday afternoon, and the final
instructions were given.
only players authorized by the prin-
scipal will be allowed to represent the
school in any league game; umpIres
Will have a list OF same.
Any team failing to appear within
thirty minutes after the time set for
the game will forfeit to the opposing
team
All games are to begin at o'clock,
and are to be played at Byrd Park, ui-
LEGS other arrangements, satisfactory to
roth teams are made. case OIL such
Arrangement, Mr Reithard. of the y.
NJ. c. A, must be Informed before the
day OF the game.
The umpires viii sec that the score
IS correctly kept, ard send same to the
newspapers.
Games postponed on account of rain
will be PLAYED at such time and place
as mutually agreed upon by the man
ayers or captains OF the teams.
The Young 1npn who have consented
TO act as umpires are doing il with
out financial remuneration. and at II
sacrifice OF time and other possible
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
ENTERTAIN CITY's WARDS
Pleasant Evening for the Poor at
the CITY Home.

a pleasant and unique entertainment
was held last evening in the Sunshine
Room Of the City Home for the enjoy
inent of the aged and infirm people
gathered there
Among the features of the evening
were songs, instrumental music, reel
1ations and phonograi)h reproductions
Among those from the city contribut-
ing to the enjoyment OF the old people
We're Mrs. George c. Ruskcll, Miss May
Haupt. Mr.. i-inwood Bryant. Mr. Albert
Payne and Miss Louise Bryant.
1.-THE Sunshine Room" was crowded
with the inmates of the home, and the
evening was greatly enjoyed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

c,c,,,,,Dr,c ,Ir,e n,lo,t,.
49,, 80. =,
80 ,,,,,rIa, r. bis Tstber mn,h..r ana
,lr,.har ~ pay,on q on .tl,e n,pbt ~
n,,ran,her 4 1905 was electroc,,ted In
,t,a annay nj the OHIO penitentinry n
fn,v minutes arter midnight tonight.
, brcak in the machinery at the CO.
lrmbus public service plant threw the
big prison into temporary darkness.
but did not Interfere with the electro
,.u,lo,Il9 $40 IEfnI1r,I, continued TO mani
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
MANY GOVERNORS COMING
TO ATTEND BIG RECEPTION
Quick Responses to Invitation Of Governor Swan
son-Party Of 100 People Coming From Con-
nccticut-- Some Who Have Accepted

Governor Swanson has received quick
replies from TIM. invitations he wired out
Monday TO the Governors OF the various
states to attend the official reception to
be given at the Jamestown Exposition by
His Exccllency and Mrs. s~anson on the
evening previous to the opening OF the
great show. About thirty responses came
in yesterday and all OF them are OF the
most cordial vat,ur. Many of tho Gov
crnors expressed deep regret that off,
cial engagements would prevent their at
tendance upon Tie function, which
promises to be a most brilliant one,
while others replied stating that they
would be present. and giving the number
ties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

~ #.
Manchester Bureau. Times. Dispatcli,
No 1102 Hull Street
Bud Morris (Crazy Bud) went OH a
rampage early yesterday morning. Ilu
first leapcd from the sccond-story win
dow OF his home on Cowardn Avenue,
and then meandcred out Scmmes Ave-
nue. to Dundee He entered the home
of7Mr. Carson and was there found
about 3 o'clock "A. M.
Bud, who Is better known as DR.. Bud
Ingram, could give no account OF him
self when taken In charge.
"A commission of lunacy will be held,
and the negro VIII likely be sent to
Petersburg to enter the asylum.
EIe owns several houses in Manchcs-
ter, and for u number Of years worried
for medical students at the Medical Col
lege Of Virginia. Negroes in the city
have always been afraid Of Bud" be-
lieving that he took live men TO the
college and killed them.
Death of Child.
Nettie j., the two-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Flynn. of Ches-
terfield county, died yesterday morning
at IL o'clock 1nterment Will pc mace ,,,
to-day in the family section Ihe cnlla
had been sick for only few days, and
her death came as a surprise to many
Manchesterians who knew the hothef
and father.
To Hold Bazaar.
Ladies of West End Methodist Church
have completed arrangements for u
bazaar to be held in Gibbs's Hall, FIJI
teenth md Hull Streets The bazaar
will begin on May I'd. prominent en-,
tertainers OF Richmond nave. consented
To assist the ladies for one week.
Personals and Briefs.
Judge William ]. Clopton, of the Cor
nnration Court, will hear applications
for liquor licenses on April 3Oth.
The funeral of Mr. George BauEhan,
who died Wednesday night. Will take
place this afternoon from the residence
at 3 O'Clock, and interment VIII Do
made in Maury Cemetery.
Mr.. Charles S. Taylor. OF Swansboro,
who has been Ill for several weeks. has
entirely recovered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
MAY BE CLARENCE HALE.
Man Arrested in Oregon Held for
Johnson Civ Authorities.

Especial to The Times-Dispateh
BRISTOL. VA. April l6.--press dis
patches announce the capture OF a
young man at Medford, Ore, who gives
his name as Clarence Hale. He an
swers the description OF Roy Hale,
who is wanted at johnson City for
the murder Of Irby Davis in December
last He will be held for Identified
ton The belief that 1t is Roy Hale
is strengthened by the fact that Ack.
Hale WAS headed for the same section
when he stopped here and became In
volvcd in the alleged killing OF Lille
Davis, a sister OF Irby Davis, who
was shot in East Hill Cemetery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
EFFORTS AT LYNCHIMG
ARE MADE FUTILE

NEW ORLEANS, April 1s.-1yncli-
ings We're narrowly averted in two
places in Louisiana to-day and excite
ment has not cntire!y subsidized to-
night Al Clinton. whore negro sus-
lIected of attempted criminal assault
had heen arrested, tho jail was stormed
by about NIFTY rien. Deputy sherins,
however steppcd out the back-door
WITH Tho negro and hid him in the
swamp.
Al Raynor posses were stiIl search
lits Tor negro wanted on a similar
caaEge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
ELEVATOR CASE DECIDED
AGAINST UNION PACIFIC

WASHINGTON. April 1S.--In what is
known as the Peavy elevator case. the
Interstate Commerce. Commission to-day
announced its decision against the Union
Pacific Railroad Company The COM
mission holds that the arrangement be-
tween the Union Pacific and the Peavy
elevators was unlawful, as it was III eX-
cess of the actual cost OF the elevation
Of the grain, and therefore a rebate.
The decision MAS prepared by Com
concurred in hy the majority OF the
commission. Commissioners Clements
aud Lane however filed dissenting
opinions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
East Main Street. Phone 2414 Mr.. |
Walter c. Mercer is in charge of the |
business end
Cor MISUNDERSTANDING Funds.

SPARTANBURG. S. C.. April 1s.-A
message from Mccormick S. c.. says
that Sheriff Lyon, of Abbeville COUNT,
will go to Middletown, n. Y, with n
requisition for Edward G.. Rcnne. who
was arrested there Yesterday at the
instance of the Mccormick authorities
Rennc is n native of Atlanta and is
charged with appropriating funds of Il
dry goods store, for which he was con-
Quoting q sale.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
FORCES BEING WITHDRAWN
AND PEACE ASSURED

WASHINGTON. April lS.--Senor Co
rea. the Nicalaguan Minister, tonight
received a telegram from President &c
laya. stating that the Nicaraguan forces
were being withdrawn from Honduras
territory. The administration OF affairs
has been in,rsted by the victors to the
provisional government OF Honduras.
and President Zelaya expressed the be-
fief that Il permanent peace would re-
suit Senior Coreas advces confirm the
Associated Press dispatches to the cf-
feet that peace negotiations are in prog
ress at Amapalu between representatives
Of Nicaragua and Honduras.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Negro Camp-Car Rifled.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
ALEXANDRIA,, VA. April ia camp
car occupied by a number of colored
people in Alexandria county was entered
last night, and the thieves carried away
Sis in currency and Il gold watch val
ued at $40. together with other articles,
tho property of Charles Joyner. colored.
Two colored suspects are held by the
police for the action of the county au-
thorilicS,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Governor Woodruff. of Connecticut,
says his party Will include ono hundred
persons, including State officials and la
dies. The next largest party, SO far as
has been indicated Will come from West
NirSiiIl. Governor William NJ. o. Daw-s
son. of that site. declares In his mes
sage that he vii have thirty people with
him. and Governor Harris. Of OHIO. VIII
have eighteen. Governor Ansel, of South
Carolina, viii hing up party OF tif-
Governor Warn,ld, Is expected TO lave
quite as many. II not NOR.
Governor SRaison is mucn gratifed at
the responses. ;nd expresses the belief
Governors In attendance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
DIR. LONG PRESIDENT.
Bluefield Pastor to Succeed Presi-
dent Mitchell.
rsnecial to The Times .spatch.

Especial to The Times .spatchl
RRIsTOI,. TENN. April 1S.-The
board of trustees of Martha washington
College the Methodist school for girls
at Abingdon, Va. tonight elected "
s. ID. Long, pastor of Bland Street Meth
odist Church. at Bluehcld. w. Va, to
succeed Rev. NJ. D. Mitchell. resigned.
nc president Of the college. DR.. Long
is one Of the best-known ministers IN
the Holston Conference.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

President O. a. Hawkins will be read.
AT. the Third Presbyterian Church,
at Twenty sixth and Broad, the Rev.
Thomas Scmmss, or st. Andrews
Church. will pr,ach.
At the Fulton Baptist Church tie
speaker Will be DIR. Livius Landlord,
of Norfolk, ya..a prominent physician.
At Laurel Street Methodist Church
Mr. Il. w. neamc. OF Washington. y.
c.. viii be the speaker.
At Central Methodist Church, Man,
chester. the Rer.ssS. r.. Elmore. o.
Crewe. Va, Will preach.
AT all five services the themes Will
be Work for Young Alcn. The Need
the Opportunity and the Value
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. a. d. S. Hanover of Walkerton,
Va, was in the city yesterday.
Mrs Frank a. Sherman. of Roanoke,
accompanied by her daughter, Miss
Lily a. Taylor. will arrive in the city
Tomorrow. TO be the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. James NJ. Elicit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Hill Memorial

Especial to The Times. Dispatchl
ALEXANDRIA, VA, april lI,-Thc
Methodist Episcopal Church has select
ed plans for the erection OF a young
peoples building, 10 be known as the
George +. Hin Memorial" The con-
tract viii shortly be awarded, The
proposed structure Will cost over $l0,-
600.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
MANY Deaths from Plaque.

~ NAdity -1S'eK!o 1IOiIi 1dE NC.
SlNII4A, INDIA, April 1S.-There were
5000 deaths from the plague in India
afih ee Waea x, e t%na Apr lst bey
gal, the united provinces and the Punjab.
The epidemic began in the Puaiab in Oc-S
tober, 1887, since when nearly a million
and q Slnlf Of deaths have occurred.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
ENTERS SUIT AGA|NS I
RAPID TRANSIT co.

Mr. John c. Robertson. of Forest Hill.
has just filed a memorandum OF suit
Instituted in the Law and Equity Court
OF the city Of Richmond against the
Citizens Rapid Transit Company. the
chief officers of which are Messrs. Will
bur jenkins and Samuel L. Kelley. OF
this city. The purpose OF the suit, as
stated by Mr.. Robertson. is to recover
$1,000 loaned by him TO the company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
THE WEATHER.

Forecast: Virginia-Rnn Friday;
colder in the interior; Saturday fair;
fresh east, shifting to north winds.
North OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, followed bv
fair Friday; colder In west portions;
Saturday partly cloudy; fresh variable
winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Nc dry season, no crop failure-a har-
vest certain every year.N Such will DO
YOUR experience II you plant your dollars
IN this Bank where careful cultivation
Win make them Yield an increso of 3
per cent. compounded semi-annually.
Omen an account With one dollar II you
like. We treat large and small accounts
with the same careful attention.
\ Tho r. +, p, Route that passes your
home or farm\is the link that connects
us and makes banking with us both
SAFE and PROFITABLE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

How differently he would
have done the turn to-day ina
touring car with a negaphone
and one OF our spring crave
nette coats.
Speaking Of coats, have you
tried on one OF our French
back spring style?
Or have you examined the
different models we have for
spring suits?
All the coming fashions are
here.
For man or boy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
CONDITIONS YESTERDAY.
weather was warm and
ear. Range of the Thermometers:

Highest temperature yesterday. .\62
Lowest temperature yesterday. .... 36
Mean temperature Yesterday. 40
Normal temperature yesterday. 1888. SIS
Departure from normal temperature. %
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
DR., HAUGH PAYS
PENALTY OF CRIME
Elcctrocutnsl at Dayton, Having
Been Convicted OF Numbering
Father, Mother, Brother.
BURNS HOUSE TO CONCEAL ACT
His Plea, WAS Insanity, but Com
mission Declared Him
Sane.

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