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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
All Denominations VIII Meet at James.
town Exposition ON Thursday.

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NORFOLK, VA. November 24.--The
national service, of Thanksgiving. open
to TIE public, and which will be at,
tended and conducted by prominent
clergy CT every denomination. is 10 lie
a great religious and patriotic cere-
mony at Jamestown Exposition on
Thanksgiving Day.
The Right Rev. Alfred McGill Ran
sdolph, Bishop Of the Diocese Of South
gern Virginia; Bishop Galloway, Of the
M. Z. Church. Virginia Conference:
Rabbi e. N. Calisch, of Richmond
Jewish Synagogue. and the Rev. w.
w. Moore. the noted Presbyterian d.
vine of Richmond, are to take part
In; the service. All will make adj
dresses of thanksgiving, and Rabbi
Calisch will conduct responsive read
ings from the Psalms of David, and
Invocation will be made by Bishop
Randolph. The Hon. Harry st. George
Tucker, president of Jamestown Expo
tsition. will preside.
The tThansksg living service will be
held in the Auditorium beginning at
1890 "A. M, There will be religious
and patriotic music by EllerS's Royal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
FUNERAL SERVICES OF
MRS. WILLIAM WEBB
Buried from Methodist Church
of South Boston, Of Which
She Was a Member.
GREAT CROWD PRESENT
Floral Offering Exceedingly
Beautiful-List Of Active and
Honorary Pallbearers.
GREAT
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SOUTH BOSTON, VA, November a.
The funeral services of Mrs. William
j. Webb. nee Miss Elizabeth Noblin
of this place. who died
few days ago, were held In the Metho-
dist Church this morning at 10 O'Clock
services being conducted by her former
pastor, the Rev. B. ii. Beckhan, now
OF Lynchburg. She was about twenty
six years of age, and was the youngest
daughter of the late Hon. r. r. Noblin
She was an active member of the
Methodist Church at this place. and
was also n member of the Ladies' Aid
Society, Epworth League. and was q
teacher in the Sunday school. The
interment was made in Cartridge Gem
etery. a large concourse OF friends
making up the funeral procession. The
floral offerings were pfofuse and love-
ly.
The following gentlemen were the
pail bearers:
Aetive.Messrs. W. H. Shepherd. F.
NJ. Penick. j. D.. Tucker, r. A. Webb
John Wood and Dr. n. s. Belt.
Honorary-Messrs. ]. w. Elliott. W.
II. Lawson. r. Fl. Ednondson. Herbert
Weatherford, ]. L. Johnston.
The flower-bearers were Misses
Mary Slate. Wilma Luck. Annie. Moon
Miss WINNER. and Mesdames Wtltse,
,yNillin gham. Charles WiIborn, L.. r.
Johnson and T.. a. Webb. ~, q
Special music for. the occasion was
arranged by Mrs. r. w. Lawson, OF
the Baptist Church, and Mrs. T,
Blocker, of the Methodist
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
new SCHOOLHOUSE
!. FOR CHASE CITY.
One to BE Built Wliicl,8Wilt Cost
i'll Neighborhood Of
$4,000.
SITE NOT YET SELECTED
SITE NOT YET SELECTED
Authorities Cannot Agree OH Lo-
cation, and Children Suffer
III Consequence.
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CHASE CITY. VA. November a.
This town las always maintained ex-
tcellcit schools, which have made tic
place prominent and attractive for
educational facilities.
+, tho Public High School over two hun.
sdred and nifty pupils. This school ilaf
q principal and six assistants
The Southside Institute. under thu
efficient management of Professo'
Noffsinger for higher education has
"A full attendance. and associated with
7, him are four assistants. 1t Is princi-
/ pally for young ladies. and only
7 small boys are admitted.
+ Private schools are practically aba'i-
doned except for very small Children
q tender years
In thc town proper there are about
two hundred and thirty children Of
school age. Ut Is not a separate school
district. but IS. controlled by the Magis-
ter.ai District School Board of Trus-
tees, enc 81 resident OF the town and
two fron, the country.
New school Building.
The public school building erected
a. few weeks ago Is inadequate for tho
purpose. and In August last an cleo
ton was held to increase the school
the 500 assessment OF property. Thi J
was carried by good majority Of
thu voters OF the district. 1t is now
proposed to erect a modern brick
building to cost $4,000 or $4,000. with
ali the rooms, conyeniences and app
plianccs requisite for the instruction
Fin accordance with the advanced ideas
OF education. But now harmony does
MT prevail among the promoters OF
the scncmc as to tho location of the
building But few good sites arc avail
able. and difference of opinion exists
as tn the place to be chosen.
II the town and district will CO.
operate, factions disappear. and all
make concessions. a suitable location
esn be nclected and n high school
building will be erected In time for
the next year, which will be an orn,l-
nIenI tn tho town and the advantages
afforded enjoyed by all classes of ,hs
pcopie.
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GOVERNMENT BANK
is SUFFERS u Plan.
The New Yorker Would Have
Central Institution Issuing
Currency.
GOOD BONDS AS SECURITY
He Would Cali in National Bank
Notes and Issue Govern
ment Money Only.
Times-Dispatch Bureau.
Munsey Building.

| Washington. D. c.. Nov. "A
Representative William Sulzer. Of
New York, has arrived, bringing with
| him complete plan for the revision
| of the currency and the cure of all
the Ills incident to our financial sys-
| TEN. Mr.. Sulzer said to-day he had
travelled all over. the United States
during the vacation of Congress, Incl
dentally mentioning the csrn lands
| OF Mississippi, whose fertility had
amazed him. He was expected to say
something concerning the cotton lands
of Iowa. but he appears to have over
looked them.
II never saw such abundant crops,
such great mineral resources. and such
Overwhelming prosperity in all my
life" said Mr.. Su1zer. Railroads are
| unable to carry the freight the toll of.
imam is piIing up he said, land thou
sands of more freight cars are needed"
III the Republicans do not respond
to the demands of the people for re-
vision of our currency laws" said ME-.
Sulzer, II shall prepare and offer bill
myself that will cure the currency
evils, and meet the requirements Of
| the people of the whole country"
There were no ifs nor ands about 1t.
The remedy he will offer will cure our
luS Oull1Sul. b 1 i.el
Il think there should be established
In and as part of the Treasury De-
partment," he said elaboratively, "a
central government bank-cali 1t the
United States Bank.sif you will--under
the control of the government and the
Treasury Department. through which
all money shall be issued. and in which
all government deposits shall be made,
and all money issued by the govern
ment through the government bank
gold, silver or currency. The law
should provide that through this bank
the government shall have the right
to issue currency to the banks or to the
people on depositing with 1t govern
ment or State bonds to their face value,
and railroad or municipal bonds that
have not defaulted in interest for ten
years, for 80 or IS per cent. of their
face value, in the discretion of the
officers of the government bank. ALI
national bank money should be called
in as speedily as possible and can
celed, and government money put in It's
place. This will meet the demand for
a central bank, and a more elastic
All national banks should be under
government control and supervision,
Just as they are to-day. said Mr.. Sulzer.
However others may think of his
plan, there is not the slightest doubt
that the Honorable William Sulzer be-
lieves he has solved the problem which
has caused more aching brows than
any other to which our public men
have devoted their time and their
brains
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
METHODIST STATISTICS.
Interesting Statistics Read Before The
Conference OF North, Carolina.

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SALISBURY. n. c.. November a.
From the reports filed with the Stats.
teal secretary at the Western North
Carolina Conference. which closed here
this week, 1t is learned that the church
made substantial gains along all lines
during the year Just ended. n sum
mary of the statistics follows, showing
the net gains or decline for,the year:
Total number of members of the con-
ference e17, a decrease of o: number
OF church members in conference.
s5,o72. a gain of $50: number OF Sun,
day-schools. Ids. an increase of 10:
number of Sunday-school scholars.
62,4s2. an increase of 2.52I; number of
church buildings in conference. 7ss.
an increase OF "a new churches; value
of church buildings. s1.3ss.225; church
parsonages. 1Ss, an increase .of 10,
valued at $335,600; to talyalue OF church
s1.724125: number of women's
societies. $50; money raised by same.
$1,000: infants baptized during year,
1855; adults, 2,733.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
.DRUMMERS' SAMPLES
. ENTER BRITAIN FREE
Agreement Between America
and United Kingdom Regarding
Commercial Travellers.
AMERICAS CONC EssIon.
British Works Of Art to Enter
United States at Lower
Rate OF Duty.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. November "a
A pitifully small concession is that
made to Great Britain by America in
the new reciprocity arrangement, ac-
cordinE to the admission of the OFF,
cials here themselves. but after all 1t Is
pointed out. 1t was the best that could
lie done under the law. AS stated In
the cable dispatches the United King
dom agrees to admit free samples of
commercial travellers, and in return.
America agrees to admit at reduced
rates of duty, works of art originating
III the United Kingdom.
Few Works of Art.
The value OF the concessions made by
America is measured In comparatively
small figures Last year the total
value of dutiable works of art import
ed from Great Britain into the United
States was $I40,016.
The rate OF duty was 90 per cent, al
valorsm and under the new arrange
ment this has been reduced to 10 per
cent, which. in round figures. would,
amount to an abatement of duIy to
the amount OF $4,000 per unnum. or
course it Is we'll known that in most,
cases there Is no duty imposed upon
goods Imported into Great Britain, 50
the value OF the new arrangement will
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
Farewell Sermon.
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81 SPENCER, N. c., November 24.-The
Rev. j. e. Gay, who has been pastor
OF Spencer Methodist Church for the
past four years, preached !, farewell
sermon to his congregation here to-
day. preparatory to his removal ia
Llncolnton, where he becomes pastor
of the First Methodist Church. at that
place. In recognition of the efficiency
and sterling worth of the Rev. Mr. Gay
tho stewards Of. the Spencer church,
made a formal request Of Bishop Nor
rison at the recent session OF confer
.ence at Salisbury. asking that he he
appointed stos'one of the best charges
.inSthe conference He has been instru-
mental inE greatly improving tho church
here along all lines. and his departure
is greatly regretted. HI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
.I.m Gwlne Back to Dixie,

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W1NSTON-SALEM, November "a
Or. Thomas ]. ogburn. secretary and
treasurer Of the General Foreign Mis-
sion Board ofthe Methodist Protestant
Church. with headquarters In Ohio. has
resigned. and will take pastoral work
In the North Carolina Conference OF
his denomination.
DR.. Ogburn Is a native Of this State
and Is a forceful speaker. He says
that when he and Mrs. Ogburn de-
c!ded to return to the Old North State
the family were gathered around the
fircside in their Ohio home and sang
the old familiar Southern air, "Im
GWinc Back to Dixie"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
VIRGINIA GOES TO SEA

Battlcship Sails for New York tn Con-
plete Preparation for Pactfic Cruise.
[specialto The Times Dispatcn.]
NORFOLK. VA, November 24.-The
repaired at the Norfolk navy-yard.
sailed to-day for the New York navy
yard. there to be dry-docked and re-
ceive otter finishing touches for. the
Pacific cruise.
A forty-mile gale was blowing and
a heavy sea on when the Virginia went
to sea.
AS a result OF the completion of work
On, vessels at the yard, sixty man, ma
chinists. molders and helpers were
last night dropped from the LABOR rolls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
10 Sue the Southern.

Special TO The Times Dispatch
WlNSTON-SALEM. ~ c., November
a4.--Mrs Charles r. Holton. whose
husband was engineer for the Soutlern
Railway. and who sustained iniurie.
In the Rudd wreck October 18th. from
which he died a few days atar, has
qualified as administrative OF her hus-
bands estate District Attorney a. r.
iHolton, cousin of deceased. has filed
the necessary papers with the clerk OF
the Superior Court of Rowan county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holton resided at Spencer
at the time he sustained fatal injuries.
Mrs. Holton will institute suit against
the Southern If compromises Is not
effected. It is thought now that thi.
will be arranged
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
THREE CONDIMENTS TO
NORTHERN VETERANS
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SALISBURY, n. c., November "a
Elaborate preparations are in making
for the unwilling of three monuments to
the 1900 Federal soldiers buried in
the National Cemetery In Salisbury
The monuments are being erected by
the States OF New York, Pennsylvania
and Vermont. each OF which appropri-
ated approximately $4,000 for the pur-
pose. The unwilling is expected to
take place in the early spring. when
special trains will be run from each
of the States interested. The cemetery
here is now we'll cared for at the en-
pense of the government.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
To Enlarge Spencer Shops.

Ig 81 ' Special to The II lmes- pspa tch. sH7-l7
M SPENCER, NJ. c.; November ga
report coming 81 from. semi o f11cial
source gained circulation In Spencer
slastSnightS that the Southern Railway
shops are to be greatly enlarged at this
place in the near future, Among the
improvements Which 1T is said will be
made at once is the erection OF q mod
crp and commodious round-house and
the building of a handsome new pas
5senger station, The enlargement is
made necessary by the heavy demands
constantly made upon the shops at
Spencer. s}
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
Monument to jacob.

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WINSTON SALEM, N, O., November
24,--N early all of the Odd Fellows In
tho State are taking great interest in
the proposed statue to Mr. Nathaniel
Jacob, founder Of the Odd Fellows Or.
phanage, at Goldsboro The initial
movement was started In this city. and
the local lodge has received much conf
imendatlons of their efforts to keep the
memory of this good man alive. judy
ing sfromsthe interest which the various
lodges are taking. In the matter, lit will
.beEonly a short time before the statue
VS. erected. n
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Italian Band and hymn singing Ia
band accompaniment. There will be
several vocal solo and quartet num-
bers on the program.
Churches of Norfolk and Newport
News and Portsmouth have been In
vlted TO hold Thanksgiving services
/. In conjunction with the services q,
the exposition. Members of such cioirs
us are not engaged at their own
churches in Thanksgiving services arc
especially invited to attend the expo
stion services and lend their voices
to the congregational singing. which
will be the feature OF the song SER
vice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
seaboard Block Condo mn d.

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NORFOLK, VA. November e.
Mayor Reed, of Portsmouth, yesterday
issued orders that the disputed Sea-
board block in that city, condemned
some time ago, must be RACED by jan
suary LIST OF next year. There has been
much litigation in regard to the prop
eriy. which had been declared UNI
safe. and stay of proceedings was
finally granted. Now, the Mayor de-
has not been furnished, and the law
must take Its course.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
CLOSING DAY OF EXPOSITION
November Both the Last Day of the
Great Fair.


Great Fair.
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NORFOLK, VA. November 24.-!The
program for the closing day OF tile
Jamestown Exposition has been ar
ranged MS follows:
II a. M.-Finai parade Of all troops
on the grounds. This parade will take
place in front OF the Auditorium.
r. M.-Tilting tournament on Lee
Parade.
8 P. M-Chrysantaclnum ball Con-
vention Hall. Admission to this hall
will be by card oalv. but the general
public will be admitted free to the
gallery.
1880 p. M-Clcsing address by Mr..
Tucker. president OF the exposition.
This address will sbe delivered from the
steps in front rs the Auditorium. and
those participating in the chrysantlle-
mum ball will be notified in time 10 he
present.
12 p. M.-Mr. Tucker turns off che
lights. While the lights are dying out
an army bugler will sound taps. which
10 Familiarity known as lights out
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
DIR. Anderson ACCEPTS
GALL TO WINSTON-S.ALEII

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WIN STON-SALEM, n. c., November
24.--Ttn congregation Of the First
tted t. day that DR.. Neal Andersen,
of Moitgom fy, Ala, had accepted the
call recently extended to become pas
tor of this charge. DR.. Anderson will
cone here as soon as the Alabama
Pyesbrtery dissolves his pastorato at
Montgomery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
WILL DELIVER SERMON
AT STATESVILLE COLLEGE
L(special to INC Times.pispatch.l

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SALISBURY, N. c., November "a
DR.. Byron c. Clarke. pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church. in this city, has
accepted an Invitation to deliver the
baccalaureate sermon at the commence
.ment of the Statesville College, at
statesville, in May. Governor r. B.
Glenn will deliver the commencement
address. The college is one of the ed
ucational institutions OF the Presby-
terrain Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
RECTOR OF ST. PAUL IS
Father Donohoe Takes Charge
Church In Norfolk.
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NORFOLK. VA. November 3i.-Rev.
Charles +. sDonohoe. formerly OF Mar
tinsburg. ". Va. recently assigned to
Church. Portsmouth. by Bishop Van
de Vyver. has arrived and conducted his
first service at st. Pauls to-day.
The parishioners of ST Paul's ten
dered Father Donohoe reception at
Knights of Columbus Hall this after
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
New Cemeteries.

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NORFOLK, VA. November 2i:--Gen.
.eral plans have been completed for the
new city cemeteries. George RI. Brown
artist. The designs for the burial
grounds Include number of arches,
crescents and other ornamental rra-
lures. The new cemetery will he called
"Woodlawn." II the wishes of tile Board
of Control are followed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
.Killed While bird Hnut,nr

LEXINGTON, N c.. November "a
Hanes EVerhart was shot and instantly
killed yesterday while bird huntlng,
by his cousin, Robert Everhart.
AS a covey of birds arose, Robert
Everhart's gun was discharged and
blew the back part OF Hanes Ever
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
OBITUARY
ChnrInS HnnrY nrAl,A,

Charles Henry DrOmn,.
Mr.. Charles Henry I3romm son of
tho late Louis Bromm. whose death re-
Gently was source ofsregret to the
German community OF Richmond, died
at s2:0S o'clock yest erday morning. Mt
Street. He was in the ttWesnty-seYenth
some Weeks. fHe leaves one brot her
four sisters: Mrs. William b. Kirscl-
man, of Willamsport Pa. ana Mrs,
Mrs, e. A. Deit.-s.. all OF Rlchmond
The funeral will take place at 3
o'clock this afternoon from ST. Johns
German Lutheran Church.
II. Il. HechIcr,
After long illness Mr.. r. u, Hech-
ler died ut his residence No. 26Oi East
his age: MI, Hechler swasathe son of
his widow, aud fomr daughters,
The funeral will take place at 8
O'clock this afternoon from the resi-
w. IT. Hatcher.
4 Il Mr.. w. II. Hatcher died In altimore
on n Friday morning, He leaves his
ffnther, four sisters and one brother,
The. funeral will be from his aunts
residence, No; 422 South Belyldere
Street. this city, at 2 o'clock this af-
sternoon. 3a
Mrs. Marian Williams.
Mrs. Marian Williams, wife of Mr..
~. s. Williams, died yesterday at 2:453
A. M. at her residence. No. 2400 West
Main Street, She Is survived by her
husband and one child. The funeral
Will take place from tina tabernacle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
NIonticello In New Hnnds.

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{ NORFOLK, VA, November 24.--Gary
W. Sherman. Of Philadelphia, has as
sumed the management of the Month
cello Hotel. Mr.. Sherman is capable
hotel man, and has also been manager
Of the Continental Hotel in Philadel-
phta.9
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
Snow In Virginia.

Northern Virginia is covered with a
mantle OF snow to depth of several
inches. The fall began al midnight,
end continued for fourteen hours. Corn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
Miss Hammers Funernl.

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24mMiss iSe Caroline Hammer was Buried
at Eikton to-day She died Saturday
morning of blood-poisoning, resulting
from fall she received about week
ago. She was seventy years of age and
is survived by two sisters and four
brothers, and her nephew, Attorney
Charles A. Hammer, OF this place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-25
Baptist Church, Meadow Street and
Grove Avenue. this afternoon at 2:3O
Mrs. Mary E. Denton.

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Z HARRISONBURG. Va November
24-Mrs. Mary Z. Denton, wife of VIII
liam Denton. died at her home at Otto
bine this afternoon. She was Sixty
years of age. and for years had suffered
from Rheumatism. which caused her
death. She Is survived by her husband