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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07

At meeting OF the officers, held
in the armory last night. Mr.. Hunsdon
Cary was unanimously elected major of
the SEVENTEEN Regiment. The
meeting was called to order by Cap
tain Joseph a. Stone, who has COM
handed the battalion since the retire
ment of Major c. Gray Bossieux. in
the fall. The balloting was a mere
matter of form, as no other name was
presented.
AS soon as tho election was over. a
detachment was dispatched to the city
Hall whore Mr.. Cary was sitting in
the Council Chamber. He accompanied
the squad to the armory and after a
short, but happy, speech of acceptance,
assumed command of the battalion in
Richmond
Makes Speech.
In his address Major Cary pledged
himself to use his hest efforts toward
the advancement of the SEVENTEEN, and
to the end that in future years IL
would be the greatest battalion In the
State from every viewpoint
Major Cary is a son of Colonel Miles
Cary, a graduate of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute and of the University of
Virginia III the law department.
During the several years which he
taken a prominent part in the pubic
life of the city
Besides the qualifications for military
office gained during his four years as
student in the West Point of the
south" he has had practical expert
encc in the organization of companies
and in the administration of military
affairs. At the opening of the Span
ish- American War he was made cap
tain of the Stuart Horse Guards, which
General Lee was to have attached to
his headquarters. No cavalry, however,
was called out from Virginia, and as
the government made provision for the
support of only those troops actually
in service, the command was never mus
tered into the regular army.
Almost simultaneously with the cleo
ton of Major Cary, came the news that
the army appropriation bill, which set
Ties the fact, that the Seventeen will
so into camp at Chickamauga some
time in july, had passed. In view OF
this, the first efforts of the new major
Will be bent toward getting his bat
TALON into good condition to take part
| in the manoeuvres with the regular
army
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07

the legislator, as in the case OF health
department., made UP entirely of prac-
ticing physicians.
Mr.. Montague, however, has devoted
much of his time to humane work.
and he made a hard fight to get his
bill through the two houses. II Is
known that he desired to be one OF the
five members OF the board, but SO far
as can be learned he has no criticism
TO offer regarding the Governors ac'
ton,
The board will organize and get
down to business about July LIST, and It
looks as If Former Sheriff simon Nolo-
mon, of Henrico, will BE made secrc-
taiy at salary of about S2,ooo
year,
The members OF the board appointed
by the Governor under the bin, or
which Mr.. Montague was patron. are as
follows;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
Generally Believed Solomon Will
Be Secretary of New Chari-
ties Board.

Considerable comment hos heen
.,a, ~. 80. ~. c,
"rouseu ny ''e iae' ti'al 6oNei h or
Of Charities and Corrections, neither
namcd uon. I'm Montarue Of this CITY
"'o "aS WIG so' " VIZ o''' = %
the new department. nor consulted with
him concerning the matter. Nh Mon
tarne was ono of the representatives
80. pi,, =, ~,
't'''. is'e''',o''u - VIC ioWoi oi"''e'i ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
ROMANCE ENDS
ON DEATH BED
Twice Married Within Past Few
Days, Mrs. Durrencc Succulnbs
to Sudden Illness.
ELoPED FROM LEXINGTON
Popular Society Girl Used As
sumed Name First-Married
Again by Uncle Here.

Twice married within the past few
days. the first time under an assumed
name at Danville to which place she
had eloped and the second time under
her own name and at the bedside of
her last illness. in the home OF her
uncle. the Rev. DR.. G. b. StricEler.
professor at the Union Theological
Seminary, Mrs. NJ. L. Durrence formerly
Miss Bessie Poague. of Lexington, died
at 1910 o'clock this morning at the
Retreat for the Sick.
Her brother and her husband were
at her bedside. grief-stricken by the
sudden and unhappy ending of the
brief romance. Death was not feared
until short time before the end came
Married Here Again.
Mr.. Durrence and his bride eloped
TO Danville about two weeks ago and
were married. Miss Poague giving an
assumed name. None of. her home
people or her relatives knew of the
wedding, and the couple came on to
Richmond, the bride arriving here in
what proved to be her last illness.
Mr. Durrcnce went to Fords Hotel.
and his wife to the home of her
uncle. There news of the Danvil!e
wedding leaked out, and DR.. Strick-
Ter. determined to set Things right, in
sisted on n second ceremony, and. Sc
curing license, remarked the couple
himself.
So III did Mrs. Durrence become that
she was taken to the Retreat. where
everything possible was done for her
recovery The body Will bo carried
back to Lexington.
Miss PoaEue was the daughter Of
Captain w. 7. Poague. one of the best
known men in his section OF the state.
She was herself very popular as a
young society girl, often coming to this
city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
MANY HEAR EVANGELIST
Large Congregation at Broad Street Metho.
dist Church Last Night.

\ large audience heard Mr. Bradford vii.
iams. the noted evangelist of New York, an
the Broad street Methodist Church last
night. The lecture recital was taken FROM
the first four chapters OF the Gospel of john
and the first chapter Of Hebrews. Mr.. VII.
liams knows how TO hold the attention Of
his hearers The lectures are especially in.
teresting and helpful to Bible class teacheri
ana students
Mr. Williams Will conduct services nj
Bread Street Church every evening this
week except Saturday Miss Bessie WI.
will also sing at each service. The rectali
TO the week will cover the entire Gospel
Of John and q large part Of HebreMs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
MUST TRANSFER
To ALL THE LINES
Council Adopts Ordinance Re
quiring Street Car Companies
to Change System.
CHEAP WATER RATES CUT
Question of Meter Contracts Sent
Back to Committee-One
Committee Abolished.
What Council Did

Adopted ordinance providing for
universal street ear transfers.
Cut water rTte for poor people.
Abolished Committee on Police,
Elections ana Schools.
Referred award Of meter contracts
to Water Committee.
Killed proposition for park in
West End.
Refused to exempt Sanger Hall
from provisions of Dnbncy ordnance,
rcfcrring resolution to committee.
Adopted drunl<ard probation orti-
nance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
Hebrew literary Society,

The first Meeting OF the Hebrew Literary
ana Debating Society WIS held on Sunday
afternoon in the club rooms at o'clock,
with MI Jake Watskey in the chair. Tho
following officers Were elected: Jake Wata-
key, presidents Aaron London, vice-presi-
deEt; Minnie Fisher, secretary; Lena Lon-
treasurer; Isy C;oldsten chairman of the
membership committee of S. O.; Willliej
Josephson, chairman of membership CONS
mittee of club; Aaron London. chairman Of
th- entertainment committees; A. London,
correspondent of the press and w. Joseph
so.., serGeant-at-arms EtI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
FORMER SHERIFF SLATED FOR FAT JOB
Governor Declines to Discuss
Failure to Appoint Montague
as Member.

Dr. Paulus A. Irving, Richmond city;
Hon. L. p. Stearnes Newport News;
Judge r. Carter Scott. Richmond City;
Rev. S. C. Hatcher, Farmville, and
Judge w. w. Moffitt, Salem.
The selection of Mr.. Solomon has
been criticized on the ground that hay
ing spent many years in the prosec,l-
ton and detention of prisoners as
sheriff he Is necessarily more or less
hardened to the DEFICIENCIES of crimi-
nails. and Is not endowed with that In:
sisnt and sympatty contemplated in
the work of tias department. On the
other hand, it is pointed out that the
actual inspection of the prisons Will be
made by the board itself, and that the
long experience Of the former sheriff
and his familiarity with prison condi-
tons will be of inestimable value In
guiding the board
Governor Favored 1t.
The matter OF creating such a de-
partment was brought to the attention
OF the Legislature through the Gover-
nor's message in the following Ian
guage:
Both humanity and good administra-
ton demand that the jails, prisons and
~ and thoroughly examined by a ca
pable and efficient State officer 1t
should be seen that the buildings are
clean and sanitary, that prisoners re-
ceiNe proper treatment, are properly
clothed and are fed on sufficient and
Wholesome food.
Some of the jalls are UNFIT for occu-
patton and are pest-houses for the
spread of contagious diseases. Unfa
vorable conditions. when found, should
pc promptly reported to the proper au-
thorities, and these should be empow-
cred TO apply immediately effective
remedies ! believe it would be far
moro effective and economical to have
by . board" WI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
DOPE VENDORS HELD
Morris and Wife Sent On to Grand
Jury,

Richard Norris and his wife, Annie.
colored. were brought before Justice
Crutchfield yesterday morning on the
charge of having a number of pack
ages of cocaine in their possession,
There was no pretensc of defense. Only
an excuse-that the cocaine was kept
in the house to be given to. negro
gamblers who nightly congregated
there-was offered, and both man and
wife were ordered held for the grand
Jury.
In the article published yesterday
the address of the house was given
as No. Baker Street the confusion
resulting from the similarity of the
names. The Baker street residence is
occupied by very respectable family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
Mothers are at. their wits

Mothers are at. their wits
end many times trying to
find a safe, nourishing food
for the baby that's just been
weaned. This is an impor-
tant epoch in the little ones
life, and on securing proper
food depends the future
growth Of the child.
Grape.Muts soaked in hot
milk, then cooled to the right
temperature, with a little
sugar, meets the require
ments of the newly weaned
child in 80 cases out Of a 100
---perhaps an even hundred!
Try a teaspoonful, soft
ened to a paste with a little
of the hot milk and then all
mixed together-.-half a cup
full. It's safe because Grape
Nuts is made only of wheat
and barley and baked from
IL to is hours. It's great
food for babies or grown.
ups. There's a Reason"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
PAWNBROkERs GET OFF
Intercession OF Senator Martin Com
promise Is Allowed TO Richmond Men.

Eight Richmond pawnbrokers. all charged
with illegally selling playing cards, We're al
lowed to compromise by the United States
government which through the intercession
of United States Senator Thomas S. Martin.
agreed to penalty OF Si5 The usual fine
is. $50. The packs were all second hand,
and the law prescribes that only packs on
which the seal has not been broken may be
soil by pawnbrokers.
The discovery OF the Illegal sale was made
by a government agent. Mr. Sam Stern. a
nawnbroker, was sent TO Washington. and
it was he who gained the intcrcession of
Senator Martin. Tho pawnbrokers claimed
that they were not cognizant of the law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
CALLED TO FAR WEST
Young Richmond Minister Is Wanted by
Church in Oregon.

The Rev. r. F. Hopkins. we'll known
young Baptist minister. whose nome Is IN
nicbmond and who has been engaged for
several years in evan geistlc work in various
parts of Virginia. has received call to
the church at Hilsboro, Ore, stirring town
not far from Portland. 1t Is understood
tha the call came unknown to him on the
of the president of the
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. who
Is often in receipt of inquiries from the far
West for able young Virginia preachers. Mr.
IIn1 kins has the mntter under consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
Burke Case GCc, Over,

Owing to the continued sickness OF Judge
Edmund Waddul. Jr.. of the United States
District Court, the April term of that court
did not convene yesterday, The case Of
Frank T. Burke. of this city. who is charged
with robbing the mails therefore went over.
as did all others on the docket.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
Dr. smith visits seminary.

The Rev. Or. W. r. L. Smith, pastor of
the Second Baptist Church, left the city
Yesterday for Louisville, Ky. to visit the
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary there
and report upon II to the trustees of the
institution at Hot Springs. Ark, where the
convention will meet in May.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07

the erroneous idea that the plan was
to give a park to the West End. His
protest was not necessary.
On the question OF adopting the or
June election the question of a bond
issue for municipal lighting plant,
there was a wide difference OF opinion,
Mr.. d. NJ. White insisting that the
matter should be settled at once so that
the candidates for Mayor could discuss
1T before the primary. The ordinance,
however, was referred to the Joint Com
mittee on Finance and Electricity with
Instructions TO report to the Board of
Aldermen next week
No Relief for Saengcr Hall.
Councilman Umiaur succeeded in
blocking an amendment TO the Dabney
ordinance by which Sacnger Hall could
he put on the same footing as the Ief-
ferson Hotel IN the matter of concerts
and liquor on the same premises. The
measure had already passed the Board,
but Mr.. Umlauf got 1t to the Ordinance
Committee.
There was nothing of especial in
terest in the committee reports. The
Finance Committee recommended
$500 For tho Charities Conference.
fire escape ut the High School. all of
which was adopted. The same COM
mittec rejected a proposition to spend
$4,000 to complete the Auditorium,
Council approving the rejection.
Alderman Ellett's drunkard proba-
ton ordinance. which has many en-
cellent features. was concurrcd in
without opposition.
President Peters got through res
olution instructing the Finance Com
Ward and $1,000 for Monroe in order
to give those sections of the city de-
cent street improvements. the Street
Committee having grabbed the entire
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
Mr. Roxall on rlnunce.

Mr.. William L, Royal, a well known law
ye- and a writer of recognized ability on
questions relating to finance and political
economy will deliver address before the
Richmond chapter of the American Institute
of Banking at Fraternity Hall on Friday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
Totals

There are reports that in the elec-
ton of a presiding officer the honor
this year will fall to Nirsinian for
the first time since the presidency was
held by General George Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
MIR. Southwark Named.

Postmaster r. +. Cabell yesterday named
Mr. W. Ross Southwark as acting superin-
tcndent of the registry division to succeed
the late Captain e. ], Levy, A permanent
a,,polntment will be announced by the post
master later
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
To the Grand Jury.

United states Commissioner Joseph r.
Brady has sent 10 the grand jury a. Brown
tcolored), OF this city. who WIS before him
on the charge OF selling liquor and oleomai-
ssfIne without license
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
cantaln snltzcr RECEIVERS.

Captain Arthur a. splitter, who came
home from Norfolk some weeks ago stricken
with grip and suffering from an injured
leg. has entirely recovered from the former
anu is able to walk a short dist ance every
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
DR.. KENT TO SPEAK
Will Deliver Educational Address at defer
son Auditorium Tonight.

DR.. Charles W. Kent. professor of English
at the University of Virginia. Will speak In
Richmond tonight on ideals and 1dealism
OF Education." The address will be under
the auspices of the Richmond Education As
sociation, and will be in the jefferson audi
torium The public is invited,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
DYNAMO Eel On Him,

James Enroughty, who waB struck over
thc right eye by falling dynamo at the
American Tobacco Company's place yester-
day morning, was operated on at the Memo
raa Hospital later. and Is expected soon to
be out. The injury was not serious
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
Woodmen Celebrate Anniversary.

Woodmen of the World, Hickory Camp
No g. will celebrate the fourteenth ami
yersary in their hall tonight, An excellent
has been arranged for the occasion
WITH an abundance of refreshments, All
yYoodmen are United.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
nr ru.lnr Isriier

Or Philip Taylor vino has been IN all
the Memorial Hospital for some time, ig nov
much improved and !H able TO see his
s.sriends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Bnnt,,le

Richmond chapter, FIampden- Sidney Col
lege Alumni Association, will hold Its sec
iond annual meeting and banquet at the
Jaffarson auditorium on Aprl 23d.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-07
No Park for West End.

No Park for West End.
Because of the high award, the Coun-
Gil, on motion of Mr.. Pollard, adopted
a Joint resolution to dismiss the con-
demnatlon proceedings instituted bv
the City Attorney for park in the
West End near Monument Avenue the
price being $6i,SS5,16. Mr.. CARRIER got
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-30
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fbroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing down feeling, tiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-30
AMERICAN GOODS ABROAD.
Policy of Cheaper Sales Has Conse Mt
of Both Parties

Secretary Shaw estimates that out
of every $1,000 worth of manufactures
exported from this country 80 cents
worth are sold abroad cheaper than at
home. So far the complaint of the
Democrats that our manufactures sell
abroad cheaper than mt home seems to
be true. But this is not as great a dis
count in the export trade as the ad-
vantage given to manufactures in the
importation of raw materials. that they
may employ American labor at Amer
lean wages in the manufacture of goods
that are to be sold abroad in competi-
ton.
1t has been the policy of the Repub-
lican party for a number of years to
encourage such competition in foreign
markets The drawback on materials
imported for manufactures that are to
be exported is not peculiar TO the
Dingley law. The same provision was
in the Mckinley law. and it was incor-
pOrated in the Wilson-G German law by
the Democrats 1t was kept in the law
when the Dingley act was passed be-
cause it became the policy of the gov
eminent by common consent of both
parties.
Last year we imported $4,000. 900
worth of materials which went into
manufactures for export, and the draw
back was paid on about > per cent of
our imports. This would make it pos
slble for the American manufacturers
TO sell about ) per cent of their exports,
or $120,000.000 worth, cheaper abroad
than at home. The advantage given by
the dra wback was given for the pur-
pose of enabling them to go into for
elgn markets and compete. even if
they had to sell cheaper than at home
And this advantage was given in the
Democratic tariff act of 1894 Just as ii
had been in the Mckinley act of 1890
and as it is now given by the Dngley
act of 1897
1t is therefore not a partisan ques-
ton. because it has had recognition
from both political parties 1t is a
part of the policy to meet competition
in foreign markets rather than protec-
ton for the home market. Its definite
purpose is to enable manufacturers in
this countr" to give employment tC
American labor for the production Of
goods for consumption in Europe in
stead of leaving that manufacture to
European PRODUCERS employing Euro
pean labor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-30

side Armita ge-enjoying indeed. his
fellow travellers hospitality. but Armi-
tage. he was forced 30 admit bore all
the marks OF a gentleman He had. to
be sure followed Shirley about. but
even the young mans manner in this
vas hardly a matter at which he could
cavil. And there was something alto
gether likabe in Armitage His very
composure was attractive to Claiborne.
and the bold lines of his figure were
not wasted on the young officer
Armitage was thinking rapidly Of
something he had suddenly resolved to
say to Captain Claiborne. He knew that
the Clalbornes were family OF dis
tinction. The father was an American
diplomat and lawyer OF wide reputa-
ton. The family stood for the best Of
which America is capable. and they
were homeward bound to the Amer
lean capital, where their social position
and the fathers fame made them con-
spicuous.
Armitage put down his cigar and
bent toward Claiborne. speaking with
quiet directness.
Captain Claiborne. | was introduced
to you at Geneva by Mr. Singleton.
You may have observed me several
times previously at Venice. Rome.
Florence. Paris, Berlin. | certainly
saw you. shall not deny that in
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-30

Subscribe for the Register for your
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-30
BRYAN AT TREASURY HELM.
How Would Business Men Regard
Secretary Chosen by Him?

Secretary Chosen by Him?
How would the financial community
like to face panic under Bryan
secretary of the treasury? This ques-
ton goes to the heart OF the degree OF
confidence which could be placed in a
Bryan administration. Even II we had
a new Bryan. sobered by the response
bility of his office. would business men
feel the assurance OF prompt. energetic
and intelligent action to protect the
public faith and save the money mar
ket from disturbance which would be
looked for under secretary OF the
treasury named by Mr.. Taft: business
men are likely to ponder this seriously
between now and November.
1t is not necessary to assume that
Mr.. Bryan still favors opening the
minis to the free coinage of silver to
raise grave doubt as to his attitude
on all questions affecting the mainte-
nance of the financial fabric of the
country. Up TO the convention of 1904
he would not even agree to an expires
sion of opinion that the silver question
had been sidetracked by the great out
put of gold and his present assoefn-
lions and surroundings are such mat
IL Is doubtful If he could make aDy SIN
cere declaration which would 81 Tar to
establish confidence in his financial
sanity.-Boston Transcript