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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
PYTHlANs PARADE
Drtgades Take Part IN
March Through DOstOn's streets.

BOSTON, MASS, August +--Ten thou
sand members of the Uniform Rank.
knights OF Pythias. resplendent In their
uniforms, and led by bands playing
martial airs, this afternoon marched
through the streets OF Boston.
The parade was grand spectacle.
AS the line moved into the downtown
business section, banners were flying
from almost every office building.
while many places were decked In
Pythian colors. All along the line of
cheers and llandclapping At the grand
stand in Post-Office Square and on
Boston Common the demonstration was
especially pronounced. The parade was
composed OF twenty-five brigades OF
Pythians from every section Of the
country, az we'll as from Canada.
Major r-Generaltstobbart. OF Indiana. was
at the head of the procession.
AT the stand on the Common the pro-
cession was. reviewed by Lieutenant
Governor Ebens Draper, members Of the
Governors staff and Mayor George A.
Hibband, OF Boston.
Captain George Begoie, commander OF
Troop 43 OF the Huzzars, Of ST. Joseph.
Mo-, was not participant in the pa
rade this afternoon. He fell from his
uOTse aC SSdIUp Lyon UelOTe luc DIl.
gade left for the parade. and was se-
verely injured. He had swung his horse
at the head of the Huzzars. when the
horse reared and threw him. Internal
injuries arc feared
Before the parade the knights were
formally welcomed to the city by Gov
,ernor Guild. Mayor Hibbard and Grand
Chancellor George W. Pannlman, OF
Massachusetts,. Supreme Chancellor
Charles A. Barnes, Of Jacksonville. ILL.,.
replied in behalf Of the Supreme Lodge.
Later the Supreme Temple. Pythian
Sisters, opened their tenth biennial at
the Hotel Brunswick, Governor Guild
being among the speakers. At noon
the Supreme Lodge opened its conven-
tion with an address by Supreme Chan
cellor Barnes.
The southern contingent in to-day.s
parade, particularly the Virginians.
made a splendid showing. AT to-day j
session OF the Supreme Council. George
c. CabeIl John II. Dickinson and W. E.
Garrett. past grand chancellors of Nir-
ginia, were raised to supreme council.
The following were appointed to stand
Ing committees: State OF the Order, g.
c. cabell, OF Virginia: Insurance De-
partment, j. L. Scott, Jr., OF North Car
olina.
To-morrow's parade will have more
than double the number Of this af-
ternoon's event, including some OF the
ladies and several handsomely deco
rated floats.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
MEREDITH FOR TAFT
Retiring President Of IInr Association
to support Republican.
Fspeclai From staff Correspondence /

Especial From a staft Correspondent.]
HOT SPRINGS, VA, August a.
Wyndham r. Meredith, Of Richmond.
the retiring president OF the Virginia
state Bar Association, came out to-
night In an interview declaring that he
would vote for Judge William II. Taft
for President this fall against William
j. Bryan.
II have never voted for Mr.. Bryan
and shall not vote for him this year, "
said Mr.. Meredith, when called upon
him IN his room and asked him CON
cerning the rumor of his alleged de
isertion OF the Democratic ticket. which
had caused something OF sensation
among the Democratic lawyers here.
There are two threatening dangers
in the country said Mr.. Meredith. "The
one Is plutocratic Cannonism and the
other Is radical Bryanism; therefore
there is no Democratic ticket to vote.
Judge Taft stands for the enforcement
of the Roosevelt policies, most, II not
all, OF which have had the hearty ap-
approval OF all thinking men In the
South. as we'll as in every other sec
ton OF the country, and he will en-
force them within the law and not out
side OF constitutional government, as
has been charged against the Presi-
dent by enemies"
Mr.. Meredith appeared rather en-
thuNastic over his announcement,
ithdosh he declared that he did not ex-
pect to take on active part in the Re-
publican campaign this fall
Democratic lawyers are heaping the
severest criticism upon Mr.. Meredith
on account of his announcement that
he Will vote the Republican ticket In
the presidential election this fall. Thoy
are saying that any such announce
ment at this particular time Is Ill
considered and inopportune. and de-
serving of condemnation because OF
the high prestige he holds as presi-
dent OF the State Bar. Association
There was some talk t6-night OF a
resolution being offered Tomorrow
criticizing Mr.. Meredth's announce
ment. but cooler heads have prevailed
and will prevent any such action, con-
servative lawyers expressing the view
that the matter had better rest where
II Is, as the association does not de-
sire to appear as partisan political
body. The more Mr.. Merediths change
OF heart Is agitated however, the more
severely his position is criticized, and
1t Is apparently hard for some OF his
lifelong associates to believe that he
will really vote the Republican ticket
this fall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
SUICIDE ABOARD BArTIEsHIP
WISCONSIN OF ATLANTIC FLEET

8 sUvA. FIJI ISLANDS. August A.
The United States Atlantic fleet at s
o'clock this evening was in latitude
1854 south. longitude 1850 west. l.0l7
miles distant from Auckland.
Tho weather Is cooler and the sea
moderate. Albert Il. HeIsl. seaman
OF the battleship Wisconsin, has been
missing from that vessel since July
slst. He was last seen at z O'Clock IN
the morning of that day. Testimony
given before board Of investigation.
which inquired into the seaman's alb
sence. showed that he had been suf-
ferlng from melancholia since July
2Sth. It is believed the man committed
suicide by jumping overheard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
PRESENT SHIP TO TURKEY
syrinns In America start Movement to-
Raise Fund for One.


Raise Fund for One.
NEW YORK, August leading
members of the Syrian colony in this
city have started a movement to pre-
sent Turkey with modern battleship.
The money to build the vessel is to
be raised among all the Syrians in the
New World, their number being esti-
mated at upward OF 100000, and the
gift not only is the commemorate the
granting of a constitution to the people
OF Turkey, but also to express the
confidence felt by the Syrians and
young Turks in this hemisphere in the
genuiness OF the reforms.
The plan was broached at dinner
OF Syrian merchants last night. and
Salim Elias. with whom 1t originated,
emphasized his advocacy of It with an
offer to head the subscription list with
contribution OF $1,000.
Committees will be appointed and ap-
peaisNsent out to the Syrians OF North,
South and Central America, the West
indies and Mexico. 1t is planned that
the warship shall be built in the United
States and be named the Syria.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
JAPs TO WELc coME FLEET.
Garden Party to BE Given in It's Honor
to be Notable Event.


TOXIC. July Is. via SAN FRAN
CISCO, August 4.-The Yokohama re-
ception committee to welcome the
American fleet met at o'clock on
July 10th. 1t reconsidered the pro-
posed entertainment to the American
officers and bluejackets. which was dis
cussed at the previous conference. The
reception committee decided to appoint
special committee composed Of fif-
teen members OF the city assembly. and
the guests to be invited to a garden
party which it is proposed to be given
as follows:
About 23oo officers and men OF the
American battleships and of eight Jap
anese warships. which will be appoints
ed by the government to receive the
Americans; the American ambassador
and his staff; the American consul:
general and his staff, the ministers Of
the various departments, a number Of
Japanese high naval officials, foreign
and Japanese Journalists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
FOR HANDLING LIQUOR
Several Accomac Men Heavily Fined
aud Given Jail Terms.
Especial to The Times Dlspatch.l

80 spectral 10 1He y 1iioS-A.e poSSi''1 .s845
ONANCOCK, VA, August 4.-Con-
under warrant from Justice Parker.
searched the premises OF James Fl.
Harrison and. finding quantity of
liquor in excess of that allowed by
the State laws. took possession Of IT
he was convicted Of seven offenses,
fined $500 and sentenced to imprison-
ment for ten months
Frederick Waddy and son, Ned
Waddy, OF Onley. also tried for SINH
lar oifenses flfty-three. in all, We're
found guilty on each charge by JUS
tfce Parker. Their fines In the aggre.
gate amounted to $3.50 and term of
Imprisonment two months on all but
one OF the charges.
John Henderson, OF Nandrea, In
whose barn eighteen barrels OF liquor
were found. was fined 500 and put
under $500 bond for one year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
WILL HUGHES BE NAMED?
That Is the Question Which All Re.
publicans Are Discussing.

That Is the Question which All lie.
publicans Are Discussing.
NEW YORK. August 4.-General T.
Coleman Du Pont. OF Delaware. was
appointed to-day as director of the
speakers bureau OF the Republican Ma
tional Committee. In announcing the
selection, Frank II. Hitchcock. the ma
.tional chairman. said that he expected
the conduct of this bureau would be q
strictly business administration. Gem
eral Du Pont will give his entire time
to the work. He is the Delaware mem
ber OF the national committee and also
member of the executive committee.
The New York political situation was
canvassed thoroughly to-day by Mr..
Hitchcock and w. r. Wilcox, the chair
man of the public service commission
OF the metropolitan district, who has
been mentioned for the governorship.
Wilcox Not to Run.
1t Is understood that Mr.. Wilcox
would not go into the convention as
candidate against Governor Hughes for
the nomination.
The first State campaign to receive
consideration by Mr.. Hitchcock Will be
Maine until the election in September.
Former Governor John ]. Hill, the
Maine member of the national commits
tee. and State Chairman Boyd held
long conference with Mr.. Hitchcock to-
day relative to getting speakers. They
wanted Mr.. Taft to make a speech In
the state, but this could not be ar
ranged The only national characters
thus far assigned to the State for
speeches are Mr.. Sherman. candidate
for Vice President. and Senator w. u.
Borah, OF Idaho. The dates for their
speeches have not been fixed.
To Confer With President.
Mr.. Hitchcock will go to Oyster Bay
on Friday to take luncheon with Prest-
dent Roosevelt. The national chair
man has not seen Mr.. Roosevelt since
his appointment, and he Is very anxious
to consult with him.
a There is no question so much dis
cussed in political circles here as that
Of whether Governor Hughes. OF New
York, Is to be given denomination.
Even the political leaders from other
States appear curious concerning the
outcome of the delicate situation MT.
Hitchcock has received calls alike from
forces for and against the Governor.
| hut he has refrained from making any
statement of preference.
| H. C. Duncan OF North Carolina, who
i l4 a, member Of the executive comnit-
|Itee of the national committee, Is In
New York to-day going over the South
fern situation with Mr.. Hitchcock. Both
of them were very much interested In
| the announcement from Hot Springs
that Mr.. Taft favored making Wig
orous campaign in certain portions OF
Ethe South. and such a course Is III ac-
Icordance with the views that they have
1hald
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
ENDS LIFE IN HIS ROOM
Former baltimore Merchant Found
With Bullet Hole In breast.

BALTIMORE. MD. August 4.-Joseph
u, Horner formerly a member OF the
Baltimore firm OF j. D. Horner Son y
Company straw hats, and for many
years a resident OF this city. was
found dead in bed with bullet hole
In his breast IN his room at the Hotel
Rennert this morning For number
OF years Mr.. Horner had been q 3trav-
cling salesman for railroad supplies
firm in New York He had shown no
recent signs of depression and had
seemed quite cheerful He was about
fifty-fiye years OF age. S&
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
Count Zeppelin Making
Twenty-Four-H.o(u .( Trip i'll
His Great Airship.
HAS SLIGHT MISHAP,
BUT SOON OFF AGAIN
Rounds. Apex Of Triangular Trip,
and Inventor Confident That
He Will Realize All That He
Has Hoped For-Crowds
Up Early to Witness
Flight.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES August 4.
Arising from Its floating dock
n on the dark green waters Of
Lake Constance early this morn

EDRICHSCHAFEN. August I.
Arising from Its floating dock
on the dark green waters Of
Lake Constance early this morn
ing, the great dirigble airship
OF Count Zeppelin was sent away for
a twenty four hour Journey In the air
to Mayence and return. Late tonight
the apex Of the triangular flight had
been turned and the monster of the air.
with nose pointed southwark was re-
ported speeding along under starry
skies toward Friedrichschafen. where
it is hoped the journey will end We'd
nesday. The flight to Mayence, how
ever. was not an uninterrupted one,
for something was wrong with a pro-
peller while speeding along the valley
OF the Rhine, and Count Zeppelin was
compelled to bring the airship down
to the surface of the river at Nacken-
helm. eight miles from Maycnce. where
repairs were made.
The diriedble was again sent o!,
higli, and the trip that will probably
prove record one was recommended.
The weather for the ascension was
most auspicious The ship of the air
rose ma aiestically to a height of 400
feet. and crossing the lake, circled the
town of Constance, then turning re-
traced the path of its flight, and de-
.scribing perfect circle, passing over
Frtedrichschafen, and then SCARED
westward over the lake to Basle. & g
the Swiss frontier. Turning the Ssf
sci slightly toward the northwest
Count Zeppelin steered 1t over au'.
hausen and then directed its hight
northeasterIy to Strassburs, THENCE fol-
lowing the valley OF the Rhine NORTH
ward to Mayence, distance altogether
Of over $50 miles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
URGE TAFT TO ATTEND
NORTH CAROLINA CONVENTION
Especial 70 The Times Dispatch.

Special 70 The TImes-Dlspatch,1 M n
q CHARLOTTE, N. c., August A.
Every effort is being made BY Char
1tse e ufge ase 80 come
State Republican Convention on August
26th.
Tonight at the Selwyn Hotel, and II
sromtnent man to W Hot Springs tt0V 10 wait 1t
on Mr. Taft and extend an Invitations
"a formal invitation was eXtendeu by
the State Republican Committee, hut
the nominee has as vet given no indi-
cation Of acceptance. n NJ "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
BALDWIN SCORES SUCCESS
First Trial Of His Military Dirigible
Complete Success.

WASHINGTON, D. G. August A.
The new military dirigible balloon,
built by Captain Thomas S. Baldwin,
for the United States Army, made a
successful preliminary flight to-day.
with Captain Baldwin plotting. and
Glen H. Curtiss handling the motor.
Upward Of 1000 spectators watched
the big 3airship make several evolu-
5tions over the drill grounds at Fort
Myer, opposite washington. Captain
Baldwin. upon descending safely, said:
"Everything worked out Just as We
had anticipated. Everything is fine
and the planes worked splendidly."
Captain Baldwin expects to make
another flight tomorrow evening pre-
Continued on Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
BRONSON HOWARD DEAD
Drnmatist and Author
Dies nj YOn.by-the-Sea.

Drnmatist and Author
Dies nj Avon-by-the-sea.
NEW. YORK, August l4.-Bronson
Howard, dramatist and author. writer
of several plays which stand as land
marks in the American dramatic field,
died to-day of heart failure at Avon
.by-the-Sea, N. j., after an, illness Of
about a year. Mr.. Howard went to
the coast resort on June 25th in the
hope that the sea air might benefit
him. Mrs. Howard and several near
relatives were with him as he died.
His funeral will take place at Avon
Thursday, and shortly afterward the
body will be removed for interment in
Detroit, where Mr.. Howard was born
sixty eight years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
FERNlE WIPED OUT
> ANcoUvER, B. c.. August A.
The terribly destructive forest

Great Canadian Fire Not az, Fearful an
at First Reported.
4 OTTAWA, ONT, August 4.--The- Mir,
ister OF tho Interior has received the
following telegrams from rel able I'm
formants inS Frank and Coleman, y
herta. in resbonse to queries sent out
5Contlnued on Second HaGeA \. ,.al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
Great Damnge by Earthquake.

2 HCUNoIAINIINJ1. INLGI1fNI<A, AUSUsC
"A violent earthquake was expe.
.rienced here al twenty minutes past
gothis morning. 1t lasted ten seconds,
and did great damage. NoSpeople We're
killed here, hut It is reported that a
number Of lives We're lost In nearby
towns. The population especially tile
Arabs, were thrown into 2 state ot
panic 4, ~ III @
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
New York Dcmocratic.

BUFFALO. n. Y. August 4.-William
J.Conners. chairman Of the Democratic
State Committee, announced to-day
that on next Saturday he would issue
q call forsthe State committee in New
York City to name the time and place
for the State convention. Mr.. Con-
ners said that the convention would
likely be held either the week of Sep
tember 18th or the goth, and that
Rochester was likely to secure the con-
vention. Declaring that New York
State would be surely Democratic in
the coming election, Mr.. conners made
the following statement to-day:
There is mo question about New
York State, which will give pluralities
|of anywhere sfrem 10000 to 100000 for
Bryan. More than that. Erie county
Will go Democratic BY a large plural
ity which will be the first time that
county has gone Democratic in pres
idential election since 1892, when
Cleveland carried 1t by a plurality of
ninety. Bryan is gaining strength
daily"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
Chairman Mack Says All
Parts Of Country Will Be
battle-ground.
.CONNERS DECLARES NEW
YORK FOR COMMONER
Asserts That State Will Go for
Nebraskan by $4,000 and That
Erie County Will Be Demo
cratic for the First Time
Since Cleveland's
Election.

- = Ew YORK. August Norman
~ H. Mack, chairman of the
M Democratic National Commit
j tee, who arrived here to-day,
has in contemplation plans
that he believes will result In one Of
the most active campaigns undertaken
by the party in presidential con-
test.
Chairman Mack will remain here for
several days before going to Chicago.
While here he Will go over the reports
OF the general situation sent to him
and develop certain lines OF battle for
the presidential contest Mr.. Mack said
to-day:
THE situation as found 1t in this
state, and in fact in all the Eastern
States. has been most gratifying. The
responsiveness of the Democratic
leaders in the East to the call of duty
denotes campaign that will be fought
vigorously to successful conclusion.
Plans are In contemplation for force
full campaign throughout the country,
but OF these can say nothing at this
time. All parts of the country are our
battle-ground. and no one section will
be neglected. Everything ausurs we'll
for the election of William j. Bryan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
DESTROY BRIDGES
Troops Sent Out to- Crush Revolution
Have to Go In Camp,

ST, PETERSBURG, August 4,A
telegram received here from Tabriz
says that a force Of government troops
composed of infantry. cavalry and ar
8tillery, dispatched from Teheran ia
crush the revolution, has been stopped
forty miles away from there by the
insurgents. who succeeded In destroy
ing several bridges. obltglng the force
tot go into camp. Further pillaglng at
Tabriz is expected at any moment aIE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
Soon Repaired Trouble.

Everything was going smoothly
when the trouble to the propeller oc-
CURED. and somewhat dmpeded the
nrorress OF the :atrship. but when the
balioo.. .S:aad been brousil. down Count
Zeppelin found the defect SO sngnt
that he telephoned his secretary al MS
office in Friedrichschafen:
I'VE will start again some time To-
night and complete the trip.
IN less than four hours everything mad
heen made perfect. The people gather
"a on the banks of the stream and
sang patrtotic songs and cheered Count
Zeppelin. o,r
and turned her bows toward Mayence.
where she arrived at II, o'clock and
nassed over the gas-lighted city, al
most beyond the view of the populace
which had gathered in the streets. eA-
Meeting to witness the passage OF the
balloon.
Soaring onward for a short distance,
the airship was turned homeward.
whether 1t will follow the itinerary
laid down by Count Zeppelin. retracing
its outward path to Karlsruhe and
thence flying southeasterly over stutt-
CART to Lake Constance. is not known
If the airship maintains the speed at
which 1t was travelling to-day 1t should
arrive in Friedrichschafen tomorrow
forenoon.
People watching for 1t.
The quiet villages and small towns
along the shores of Lake Constance
awoke this morning to find that the
great event for which they had walt
ed for weeks and months, had oc-
curred-Count Zeppelin's airshtp had
started on an epoch-making journey,
A majority OF the scunr population OF
Friedrichschafen. however, despite the
strict secrecy of the counts. sociates
got wind that something was about tc
happen. and assembled before day
break at Munzell. opposite the floating
balloon shed. In this shed, Mon
day night. workmen had been busy
making everything ready for the jour
ney. At 6 o'clock this morning every
thing was In readiness for the exit OF
the ]airship.
Count Zeppelin could not have chosen
more delightful weather for a start
"A glorious sunrise inaugurated the
day and there was not cloud In the
sky. The lake was as smooth as
| mirror 5i4tatf afst l6t}a fAf t55
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
Farmers Take Notice.

A large group picture of all those
attending the Farmers' Institute will
be taken by the staff photographer
OF The Times Dispatch immediately
ON the adjournment of the morning
4 session to-day In front OF the Frank-
i'm street entrance OF the Jeffersoni
Hotel. W. 81 & B
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05
Plan for Incorporation.

Mr.. Westmoreland Davis. chairman
Eof q special committee appointed by
the executive committee some time ago
TO consider the Incorporation Of the
institute made tentative report last
might with q scheme OF Incorporation
slnd proposed chartar, all gof which was
(Contlnued on Fifth Page,)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-05

Count Zeppelin could not have chosen
more delightful weather for start.
a glorious sunrise inaugurated the
davf and there was not cloud In the
sky. The lake was as smooth as a
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C. A. B.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-16
NEW TROLLEY LINES
Legislature to Bc Pctiiionnd h, ihc
 Connecticut Company.

Al tho ncNt session of the general assembly petition is to he presented asking for a charter for an electric street railway company to operate a line from state and Ferry streets in this city through Ferry street to Mid dlctown aponnc, thence through Fox en, Totoket. North Branford, North Gulford and to Guilford, there to con meet with the Shore Line companys trolley line.
 This route is the same as that plan ned by the Morris Cove company which is still in existence. Tho lncor- porators of the company seeking a charter are Edward Griswold, Fred orlclS Spencer and Edward r Bishop or Gulford charles w. Grannlss. Dwight w. Futile George r. Fowler. Hiram l. Jacobs and Charles Page of East Haven
 A. William Spemy who owns the Morris Cove company. said to-day that he expects to renew hIs petition to the general assembly at the next session for charter for an electric line over the same route.