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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
THE SCHOOL AT osAScocK.

Successful Session Closes With Exer-
cises OF Special Interest.
oNANCOCK, VA. Mas a3.-Sunday
morning last the pupils of the High
School, to the number OF about 100.
formed at the school building and
marched to the NJ. E. Church. South.
where the baccalaureate sermon was
preached by the pastor. the Rev. j. W.
Stiff. The effort was very creditable.
plain forceful and convincing. The
musical program was elaborate and
well rendered by the choir.
The commencement exercises, held In
the school auditorium Thursday night,
consisted principally of music and elo-
cution, and Friday evening in the de-
livery of diplomas and promotions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
DR.. y. +. Clock pend.

[specialto The Times Dispatch.]
REfDSy1LLE. ~ c.. May 23.--Dr. j.
F. Clock for number OF years o
nearby citizen OF Rcidsville. and with
number of relatives and a host of
friends in town. passed away yester-
day at the advanced age of eighty-one
years, at his home. three miles from
town. He was an honored and highly
esteemed citizen.
He is survived by eight children
Mrs. C. NJ. Wolf. Greensboro. n. c.:
Mrs. Way, Florida; Mrs. Montgomery.
Texas: Mrs. Daniels, Lynchburg, Va.
Miss Mary Clock. Mr.. r. VI. Clock. Miss
Maggie Clock and Mr.. Fred Clock. OF
Reidsville.
He was buried with Masonic rites at
Greenwich Cemetery to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
ReyIynl In Chnthnm,

Especial 10 The timer Dlspatch.l
CHATHAM. VA. May 23.-The series
of meetings begun at the Methodist
Church last week will continue through
next week On the first week In june
prayer meetings will he held nightly
In the Presbyterian Church, preparar
tory TO series of meetings TO begin
In that church on the first Sunday In
June. The pastor. the Rev Y. r. cas-
ton. will he assisted in the meeting
by the Rev. w. r. Laird of Danvile.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24

with m address by the Rev. J. N. Edge.
The graduates were Mary Rich, Mary
Suzanne Landlord. Nola Thomas Mears,
Warren. Alice Lillian McGrath. Edna
Earle Doughty, Evelyn Ross Walton.
Lola Mapp Bull. Spencer Drummond
Hopkins and James Corbin Doughty.
About 30 per cent. OF the scholars were
urnmote cd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
Dancing ut Ke.v,ck.

Tsoecial to The Times -D,spatohl
KESSICK, VA, May 23.-The open
Ing dance of the season was held at
the Kesnick Hunt Club house on
Tuesday evening, and was grand
success in every way. Though it-was
threatening rain. yet there was n large
and fashionable crowd present, and
dancing was kept up till the small
hours. At IL o'clock refreshments
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
d. i. TRAYNHAM, of South Boston,
Newly Elected President.

and has plenty of money. which latter
qualification has come to be looked
upon as rather necessary in a man who
aspires to vice presidential honors.
John Mitchell Suggested.
head of the United Mine Workers Of
America, has been suggested as suit
able one to place on the ticket with
Mr. Bryan. Mr.. Mitchell stands fore
most among leaders of American work
ingmen by reason OF his good sense.
sound judgment, and absolutely, clean
character. President Baer, of the Read
ing Railroad, whom labor people re-
gard the embodiment Of the opposition
to organized labor, has borne willing
witness TO the honesty and wisdom of
John Mitchell. Both President Roose-
welt and Mr.. Bryan have more than once
manifested their admiration for Mr..
Mitchell, for his character and his in
tellect. 1t has occurred to some Demo-
Gratis that it might be well to nominate
tc the vice presidency in this campaign
a leader Of labor who is honored and
respected by all classes and who is
almost adored by union abor.
Taft Hostility TO Labor.
Secretary Tafts alleged hostility to
labor organizations is going to play an
inportnat part in the coming campaign.
Several Democrats have been heard to
say that the nomination of John Nit,
chells asi the Democratic vice presiden-
tial candidate ould,insure the tickets
receiving a great bulk Of the union
labor vote.
John Mitchell has shown his good
sense by not dabbling in politics. Al
though he was at the head of the Unit
ed Mine Workers for years and only
retired recently because. of the precar-
ious condition of his health, SO clear
cid he keep himself and his ofganlza-
tion from all political entang
thatfew people know With what party
he has been affiliat!ng.,
II have never votedanything but the
Democratic ticket. said Mr. Mitchell
In response to question when here
as member of tho recent "conserra-
INSTRUMENTATION at the White House.
1t is not known that Mr., Mitchell
would accept the nomination., but the
suggestion will Undoubtedly appeal 20
many as being wise.
One-'Timc virainlRn5 for Vice President.
The boom of W. G, Conrad. of Mon
tana,s u native of Virginia. for the p y
mocratlc vice presidential nomination IS
being nursed with considerable care and
affection. but 1t does not seem to have
developed as rapidly as Its most luke
warm friends could have hoped, Mr,
Conrad spent several months In Wash
ington the past winter and spring. tie
is we'll known In this city and has
many friends. He is a. man Of wealth.
acquired In may ways In the Western
country. whittier he went from Clark
county, Va, years ago. AS fur trader
lumber man.. cattle man. banker, and IN
various other pursuits. Mr., Conrad
achieved great success,8 He lis q mar
of the highest character and lifarss
long Democratic IL probable that his
aloofness from politics during the
greater part OF his life WILL Prevent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
Delegates to Convention.


The following delegates and alter
mates to the national convention were
elected:
w. Saunders, +. u. Quarles. J. FL. Grant,
"A, S. Storis Hampton Fleming, E. H.
Gloves. r. S. Christian. Alternates.t G..
a Eres, s. z. Patch. S. S. Rosendorf
w. w. Webb. II C. Watkins. A. H.
Post B, Norfolk-E. NJ. Stribling, M.
-Alternstes, C. Z. Billups, S. MISSIONER,
W s. Cross. +. r. Hatcher.
Post c. Petersburg w. Price, Geo.
w. Harrison. Alternates. j. r. jolly,
j. Y. Parhanl-
bins. Alternate. i. Z. Faulkner
Post b. Danville-Wm II. Jones. A.
ID. Starting. Alternates. w. r. Fitz-
gerald, ?. e. Conway.
Post T, tplace not shownp-y. Will
Hams. A. D. Brockett. Alternates, II.
Rsed. ". C. Rogers
Post FL, I Williams, A. D. Brock
EFT. Alternates, II. l.. Reed. w. G. Rog
sar fof 6 A AlEefsessP " sa Msh 5
Frank ~ Almond
Post H. Blackstone-W. C. Epes. Al
ternate. d. ". Perkins.
Post l. MaTtinsville-J. D. Sparrow
Alternate, A. 7. Jones.
POST J, Roanoke-R. II. ANGEL. AL
ternate. 7. Lam Couch.
Post x, staunton-F E. .Tribbett
Alternate. E. c. McClpng
Delegates at Large-Jol1n S. Har-
wood, Richmond; 2. R. Barksdale Nor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24

The following delegates and alter
mates to the national convention were
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24

New York, has been mentioned as good
1ice-p presidential timber, and he would
probably accept the nomination IL 1t
We're offered him. Some question has
been raised as to whether the fact that
Mr.. Harrison's father was private secre-
rotary to President Jefferson Davis
would weaken his candidacy at the
North 1t is proper to say that 1t is not
believed that such would be the case.
Mr., Harrison i is man OF high char,
acter, of at least good, average ability
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
ELECT TRAYNHAN
STATE I. ?. 4. HEAD
Continued from First Page.)

NJ. C. Patteson, Richmond. Member
snip, c. w. Saunders, Richmond; Press,
q. E. Rogers, Richmond; Railroad, A.
D. Brockett. Alexandria. va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
Chnnge in Conntitutinn.

Several minor changes We're made in
the constitution, On motion of Mr.
aerbry, the anticoupon bill4 before
Congress was endorsed. Few Ben w.
Beckham, of Lynchburg, was elected
third asslstant chaplain.
Resolutions We're adopted thanking
POST J and the citizens generally for
the pleasant. time they had given the
convention, and then with the bene-
diction by Tsey. Mr.. Beckham and.
with cheers for Roanoke, the conyen-
ton adiourped
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-05-08
final Commencement
Exercises Of the
University Tonight

Chancellor Strong of the University Of Kansas viii Deliver the
Final Message to Members Of The Varsity Graduating Glass;
Corner Stone of New Assembly Hall Laid Yesterday; The
Alumni Banquet Last Night.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-05-08
DEPEW FRIEND
Of FORESTRY
SERVICE
DEFENDS BUREAU FROM
HOSTILE CRITICISM

LB. Morning JournaI saeeinl Lensed Mlrel

-
IBy Morning journal Special Lcnsed wire.l
Washington, D, c., May tn re-
ply to Mr., Heyburus attack on the
forestry policy of the administration, {
senator DepeW of New York, today
i'm the senate spoke at length i'm de
Tense of forest reserves and the re- /
forestration of dcnudod lands. Only
the other day, he said New York
state received one million trees FRONT
Germany for use in reforesting the |
Adirondaclls.
Mr.. DepeW said that he understood /
that every day when one great news /
paper goes to press it consumes touI
acres of spruce. He commended the /
action of President Cleveland in IN /
augurating the system Of forest re-
serves by setting aside 10000, 600 |
acres which was increased to 10000
0O0 under President Mckinley. and Is !
now 15O,O00.OO0 acres. In the last
two years, he said, France has spent
$50,000,00 for demonstration i'm view
of the enormols damage to property
and the homes of the people by floods.
The damage done by cutting off the
forests Of the Adtrondacis was cuorm-
Gus. he said and every spring the
newspapers ten of disastrous floods i'm
states whose streams are fed from
that watershed
MI Teller said the work Of New
York state in rcforestratiou was the
kind he approved. He objected to
having the general government go In
to the business. 1t was for the states
to do such work within their borders (
He objected to the voting of a lump
Of 100000 for the fOrcsty division
Mr.. Aldrich Interrupted to say that
the last agricultural appropriation
bin called for classified and detailed
estimates" for the forestry division
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
TALKS TO RETAIL CLERKS. State Organizer Urges Them To Op. pose Proposed Parcels Post.

At a special meeting of Local 123 of the Retail Clerks union last night State Organizer l.. w. Wright, who came to Birmingham recently to view the work of the local here, delivered an address in which he spoke of the proposed establishment of the parcels post by Congress. He urged the union to go on record as opposed to the mat ter and to so notify the congressman from Alabama. Several responses in sympathy with MT Wright's address were made by members of the local
 The Birmingham local of Retail Clerks has started an active campaign for new members, and MT. Wright is ae to aid in building up the member ~ of the local.
 hAt the meeting last night J. G. lowers was elected secretary of the local to succeed l.. S. Harper who re- signed. E. M Everett, R. B. Green and J. s. Golson were appointed new dele gates to the Birmingham Trades coun- cil A motion was adopted. urging every member of the local to pay his poll tax. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
WILL PREPARE NEW
 BUDGET IN JULY
WHEN MAYOR WARD VETOED THE ORIGINAL BUDGET HE SAID THE CITY WOULD BE FORGED TO BORROW A LARGE AMOUNT.

It is understood that the budget of ex- penses for the city of Birmingham will not be made out until July 1, Although one was compiled in December, it was found to be faulty, and the aldermen con sider it better to change the fiscal year so it will be from July to July, so as to include the collections of 1908 taxes, , which though assessed in December, will not be collected until the first few months of next year.
 It will be remembered that the Mayor vetoed the budget as first prepared, and his veto was sustained by the board. A very interesting statement in the veto was, "The city will be forced to borrow from $250,000 to $500 000," and q am at loss to know by what authority the city will borrow such a sum- as well as who will make the loan." Here is the veto, which has never been printed: December 27, 1907 To the Honorable, the City Council of
 Brmingham
 Gentlemen-I return herewith. not ap- proved, the proposed budget for 1908. In it's present form it means nothing except confusion.
 
 fill the letter of the law, it fails. If it | is a guess at next years operations, it fails even worse
 The board is requested to have a bona fide budget prepared.
 In the items of revenue attention is called to real and personal taxes. It is certain that only a small proportion of same will be paid before January 1909, therefore cannot be counted in 1908. In it1du ba police court fines and road and bridge tax are also placed too high.
 In the items of expenses, $36,150 is all lowed for schools; 1000 at least will be required to run same on their present basis
 There is no appropriation made for un- foreseen contingencies. This item amounts to a considerable sum every year. There is no question but that the city will be forced to borrow from $25O,O00 to $3O0, ,O00 during the current year. In this budget no mention is made of these bor- rowing operations And I am at a loss to know by what authority the city can borrow such sum, well as who will make the loan.
 A budget is supposed to forecast and de- termine actual operations as far as pos sible. Therefore, I think 1t would be better policy for the board to face facts rather than fool themselves with figures that will not stand any kind of test. Re spectfully. G. w. WARD, Mayor.
 You are further requested to consider the advisability of making the fiscal year from July to July instead of from Jan uary to January, as at present. By so do- ing, annual receipts due can be counted on to be collected within it's own 12 months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
BIR MINGHAM TO BE
 POSTAL CENTER
ALL OFFICES IN ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI WILL PROBABLY BE DIRECTED TO REPORT TO THE OFFICE HERE.

Postoffces in Alabama and Mississippi Birmingham for their postal supplies. A letter has been received at the local post office from the Third Assistant Postmas- ter General asking if there is sufficient room in the federal building here for the storing of these supplies. The base ment of the building has been recently made larger and the local authorities have so advised the Washington officials
 These supplies will consist of all the different articles used in a postoffice, and will be received in Birmingham by the car load. Postal cards and other like things will be kept nere by the million. Alabama and Mississippi and most of the other southern states are drawing upon St. Louis for these supplies at present.
 A movement is also said to be on fooe for having all postoffices in the state to report to Birmingham. The fourth class postoffices throughout the state were recently instructed to report to Birming- ham, and it is considered very probable that the first, second and third offices will soon receive similar instructions.
 The making of Birmingham the supply station for Alabama and Mississippi means the employing of additional clerks by the local postoffce. The first second and third class postoffces in Alabama are at present reporting to New Orleans, and if they should be instructed to report to Birmingham, it will also mean quite a. number of additional clerks here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Ahait Signal To Begin
 Big Snb- Treasury Fighf

tion had been located in the south prior to the panic.
 Birmingham sent two delegations to Washington last year to plead for Bir- mingham. The first was composed of about 20 and the last of United States Clerk Charles P. Allison, Joseph F. Johnston, now United States senator: Will son R. Brown of Brown Brothers; George w Pratt of Pell City, Col. E. L. Rus sell of Mobile, and E. W. Barrett.
 This committee fought like Trojans and had the battle won until Atlanta caught them a lick in the solar plexus, which doubled Birmingham's chances like a jaek-knife The ways and means com mittee failed to report on the matter and the situation is in statu quo at the present time.
 W. P. G. Harding was chairman of the joint committee which appointed these men and will probably take a prominent part in the coming fight. Both the Com mercial club and Board of Trade are making preparations and the minute word is received from Congressman Under wood a delegation will be started to Washington. Backed by Greater Bir- mingham's population it is believed Bir- mingham's chances are at least l0O per cent brighter than before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Birmingham, 4 p. m., January g,
HUTCHENS WILL
 PROBE WRECK
Southern Officials Want To Place Re sponsibility For Accident At
 Hiram, Ga.

H. E. Hutchens, general superintend- ent of the Southern railroad, is in Hir- am, Ga, where recently occurred the wreck of the Chicago Florida train, Tn which three lives were snuffed out, and more than 80 people seriously and slight ly injured.
 Superintendent Hutchens will take per sonal charge of the work in Hiram, and will endeavor to ascertain the cause of the catastrophe So far no statement of the cause has been issued. It is the con- sensus of opinion amonl1 railroad men in Birmingham, however, that the engine drawing the excursion party was too heavy for the track and trestle, and that in rounding the reverse curve, which IS in the shape of the letter "S,' the rails spread, causing the baggage car to bump the ties, smash the wooden trestle across Copper Mine creek and hurl all the coach es down the embankment.
 This wreck occurrtd at Hiram, a sta ton about 50 miles below Atlanta, last Tuesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Men Who Ride Insist
 Cour1U Roads Are Worse
 Than For Many Years
W1U Take Census OF
 Greater Birmingham

E. E. Linthenm, J. s. Bridges, H. IL. Huffstutler and s. D. Monroe.
 It is proposed to use at least 600 visi- tors The city will be divided into dis tricts, and the districts will be subdivid- ed into seetons, so that each worker will visit about fifty homes. The reports will be collected and the total census will be known a few days later.
 The questions to be asked will include the address, number of people in the fam fly, the number who attend church once a month, the number who attend Sunday school regularly, and the religious pref erence
 No attempt will be made to tabulate the church members and non-members Judge Carthel is completing his arrange ments and will make the census of great value to the Greater Birmingham work CTS.
 No one knows exactly how many peo- pie live within the extended limits of the city, and as this is the first count to be made, there will be a great deal of inter- est attached to the result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
SAYS BAGGAGE
 IS NOT RECEIVED
Rates Complains, But Nesbitt Says No Complaint Has Been Lodged
 With Commission.

w. D. Nesbitt. associate member of the Alabama railroad commission, stated last night that no complaints had been lodged with the commission concerning the Birmingham Terminal company does not receive in it's baggage rooms at the Terminal station any and all baggage delivered there.
 Theophilus Rates, manager of the Rates Transfer company, stated yester- day. however, that the baggage which he delivers there is not received in the baggage room. Said he in this connec- tion: "When I deliver baggage at the Terminal station. having previously is- sued claim check to the owners, it is necessary that remain on the spot and guard it, preventing the occurrence Of any unforeseen damage"
 This question will probably be live one in Alabama in the near future. as 1t is at present in Atlanta. Atlanta has had the same trouble and the railroad commission of Georgia put an end to 1t by deciding to issue instructions that the Terminal company must receiYss@v bag gage delivered at the station,
 A copy of these instrus to the conI
 joining stax
 Constitutioiy
 put into effect in these several states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
BIRMINGHAM NOW DETERMINED TO HAVE THE INSTITUTION AND IT IS THOUGHT EXTENSION OF LIMITS WILL HELP.

Subtreasury! Greater Birmingham! A winning combination. All is eagerness in Greater Birmingham awaiting the signal of Congressman oscar W. Underwood to send detachment of fighters to the scar of war in the national capital. We've got to have that subtreasury, and we are going to have it or die" is the sentiment which has wrapped itself around the Com mercial club. Board of Trade, the bank CTS and other business men of Birming- ham.
 If Birmingham had had the subtreasury last October there would have been scarcely a ripple of the panic here, s the strong belief of a great many peo- pie It is undoubtedly true that the whole south would have been aided con- siderably if this much desired institu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
SCIENTISTS ASSEMBLE
 HERE NEXT OCTOBER

templating the erection of a shovel faS- tory in Birmingham was read and re- ferred to a committee. It was also announced that the American Associa- tion for the Advancement of Science would hold a convention here next De- tober. This convention was secured through one of the club committees or which pr. w. B. Phillips is chairman.
 This association is probably one of the greatest organizations in the world. It's membership is made up of skilled engineers and scientists of every line It has been productive of great things and the holding of the convention in Birmingham will bring great number of specialists here.
 The Commercial club, with the as- sistance of the city government, will have prepared q book of about 150 pages. showing every branch of devei- opment In the district. There Will also be a number of other things arranged for the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Gambling AHOWed,
 Whisky Being Sold,
 Sdys Mayor Ward
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS WILL UNDERTAKE THE TASK FEBRU- ARY 18, AND ABOUT 500 MEN WILL BE EMPLOYED.

A census of Greater Birmingham is tc be taken on Tuesday the 18th of Feb ruary.. At that time, within three hours and half, it is expected to have the inhabitants enumerated
 The census is to be taken by the Sun- day School association, for the purpose of ascertaining the exact number of church-goers and to establish a directory for the use of Christian workers. It is called religious census, and will be as thorough as possible.'
 Judge Carthel. secretary of the state organization has established headquarters at No. l South Twentieth street. and will be assisted in the work by a committed consisting of D. H. Marbury. chairman;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. B. c. DidIake.

Mrs. B. c. Didlake, age S4 years, mother of Mrs. B. F. Roden, died at a local ho;- pital last night at o'clock after only a few days illness. Several days ago Mrs. Didlake fell and broke her hip She was removed to the hospital and sur vived until last night. The deceased had been a resident of Birmingham for 30 years or more, and was widely respected. She was born in Lawrence, s. C. Funeral arrangements have not been made, but it Is probable that the services will be held some time tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
PUT ON FLORIDA SPECIAL.
Seaboard Starts Fine Train, Which Is
 Doing Good Business.

While it was reported in Birmingham the Florida limited out of New York this season, on account of the road S having gone into the hands of receiv- CTS, and on account of the stringency in the money market, making retrench ment necessary, that road announced the fact that the Florida limited was put in operation this week, and is do- ing a fine business.
 This train is composed exclusively of Pullman equipment, dining cars, double drawing rooms, state rooms, ob . servation cars and drawing room sleepers.