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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
DECLARE BISHOP
WILL NOT LEAVE
Prominent Laymen and Clergy
men Doubt Story, Which Has
Aroused Much Interest.


Though Bishop Augustin Van dc
Nyver has not in terms denied the re-
port that he Will resign the bIshopric
OF this diocese. which at first caused
much excitement among the members
or his church. there seems to be no
foundation for the rumor At all
events, II the bishop has any such In.
tentton, he has kept it closely hidden
from the men who are his personal
friends and who are best acquainted
with the aCtholic affairs in the city.
Last night members both OF the Cath
ollc laity and clergy stated that SO far
as any one save the bishop knew, there
was not the slightest probability OF his
retiring at any time in the near future.
1t has been pointed out that very
often bishops. after having served a
long time hand in their designations.
which are promptly declined. espe.
otally in such cases as that of Bishop
Van de Vyver. where the years OF SER
vice have been marked by signal sue
cess.
Bishop Van de vyver Is one OF the
best known churchmcn in the South,
and the news OF his intended resigna-
ton created great interest. not only
in Virginia and Richmond, but through
out the Southern States. AS one OF his
pastors said yesterday: "a sigh OF re-
lies went up when 1t was found that
there was really no foundation for the
report
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
Bank Report To-Day.

Special Accountant II. B. Boudar.
who was appointed by the Corporation
Commission to make an examination OF
the Bank OF Mecklenburg AMI the
Chase City branch thereof. both of
which recently closed their doors. VIII
submit his report to the commission
o-day. and It's contents are eagerly
awaited by the public.
The report will cover about flfss
typewritten pages. and though Its con,
tents are unknown to any one excep'
the expert accountant and his assist
ants, who did the work 1t Is under
stood that it deals at length with ms
status of the affairs OF both the de
funct institutions.
1t is not known what cause th'
commission will pursue with reference
to making the report public. but 1t !!
supposed that its contents VIII pc slSe'
to the press.
The case is of great interest, espe
cially in Mecklenburg and adjolnint
counties. where many depositors los
more or less heavily. All these an6
their friends naturally desire TO kno"
the exact condition OF the two banks
so as to be able to form some Idea q:
to what percentage OF their losses VII
probably be returned to them. Mr. II
r. Boudar was assisted In the work o.
examining the books Of the banks pS
his son and partner, Mr.. IhoHa'
Boudar, and Mr.. Bertram Chesterman
of the accounting department OF th'
Corporation Commission.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
WANT GOVERNOR
At MANY PLACES
Philadelphia University Anxiou:
to Make Him DR.. Swanson,
But He Can't Go.

Governor Swanson has received an
invitation from the North Carolina
Bankers Association to address its
twelfth annual convention at Moore
head City on June 18th. but finds that
engagements previously made Tor that
date will prevent his acceptance.
Another invitation which came to the
Governor yesterday also had to be de-
clined. This was to dalivc- tho COM
mencement address before the sradu-
ating class of Temple University. In
Philadelphia on June Sd. Accompany
ing this invitation was a request for
the honor and opportunity to confer
upon the Governor the degree OF LII. j.
Inasmuch as the Governor has an en-
ga cement here on June Sd in connec-
ton with the transfer of the Davis
Monument to the city, he will be I'M
able to attend the college commence
ment In Philadelphia
Governor and Mrs. Swanson received
the faculty and students Of the Wo-
mans College at the mansion ~ .
o'clock yesterday afternoon. the occa-
sion proving most enjoyable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
Mrs. Wooters Could Not Re
lease Safety Catch and Negro
Made Escape.
BROKE INTO GRoC cry STORE
Wife OF Proprietor Coolly Went
to Work to Protect Her.
Property.

Exhibiting unusual GOODNESS for a
woman. Mrs S. W. Wooters, of No 1120
North Twenty-seventh Street, drew
bead on a negro burglar early yester-
day morning. and would undoubtedly
have brought him down but for the
TACT that she was unable to relefse the
safety ca tch on the gun she was using.
It was in the small hours of the day,
between light and dark. when Mrs.
wooters heard some one proving
about her premises. She thought at
Srst that it was a colt ranging loose
about the grounds. but when there
came unmistakable sounds of house
breaking she knew that 1t was time
to be UP and doing.
Her husband was absent at the time.
but nothing daunted she ran for his
double-barreled shotgun, and procuring
1t, looked out of window for the
would be burglar.
Negro Escaped.
In the dim moonlight she saw him
running across the yard, and prompt
her eyes with a straight line on the
Intruder. In vain she endeavored to
release the safety, which was down,
and the negro loped quietly away.
The thief had broken the blinds of
the grocery store of Mr.. Wooters. over
which the family has its residence. and
then, after smashing the glass, had
priced the window open. He made too
much noise in his effort, and Mrs.
Wooters was awakened.
She could observe him distinctly
when she opened her window, racing
across the yard, and 1t is only because
she was unacquainted with the manner
Of weapon she was handling that the
miscreant escaped. Mounted officers
Bradley and Andrews came riding by
almost directly afterward. but the ne
gro had by that time escaped, and there
was no clue whatever by which they
could trace him. Mrs. Wooters, who is
described as being naturally nervous
woman. wa S much complimented for her
bravery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
VET OEST'UVOORDLNANC
Mayor Objects to Measure Exemptng Sanger Hall and
to Far0ff One Relating to Electric Light
Plant Matter,

Displaying his usual alertness con.
corning the contents of papers adopted
by the Council. Mayor Mccarthy yes
terday returned TO City Clerk Ben T.
August two important ordinances with
out his approval.
one OF them is the meas sure to sub
mt to the qualified voters at the June
election the question Of issuing $4,000
OF bonds for the establishment and
maintenance of an electric light plant
to be used for municipal purposes only
and the other that to except Sange,
HaIl from the operations of the ordin,
ance recently adopted forbidding pub
nc performances In buildings wher,
liquor is sold. The veto messages vii
be read Mt the meeting of the Board q
| Aldermen on Tuesday night, and unit
| then the reasons cited for unfayorabl,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
CEMETERY OFFICER ROBBED.

4
Joseph Fisiicr In Arrested on the Charge
by Detective Sergeant Mcmahon.
Joseph Fisher (white) was arrested
yesterday evening by Detective Ser
geant McMahon on the charge OF
breaking into the Office at the Hebrew
Cemetery and stealing therefrom some
cloth belonging to Mr.. G. r. Nuckols,
manager of the place
Fisher was suspected by the detec-
tive some time before the arrest, and
he was followed from one place to
another He is believed to have been
connected with the theft OF a lot of
carpenters tools in Chestnut Hill, and
this led to his being suspected of tho
cemetery robbery. Before the straight
questioning of the detective he practi-
cally broke down., and the officer be-
lieves he has a clear case against him.
When seen last night Fisher denied
all knowledge of the affair. though lie
had confessed to Mcmahon that he
used a KEY to get into the cemetery
off ton ! .-tt - IN . ( &
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lie.
As a matter Of courtesy to the coun-
Gil, the Mayor has made it an unbroken
rule of his administration not to dis.
cuss the contents OF his MESA Ees prior
to the time they are officially read,
Objects to Form.
The electric light proposition has
been freely agitated for several years
and Alderman Dabney has led per-
sistent fight for the establishment OF
a plant on the site of the Old Pump
House to be used for municipal pur-
poses only. II is known that the Mayor
has always favored the plan to have
The city own it's electric light plant
and further that this Is his position
now. 1t is beliered. therefore, al
though he Will not discuss the matter
that he finds some objection TO the
form Of the ordinance rather than In
any way to the principle involved,
Inc ordinance, which seeks to amend
lhe present law with reference tc
niaces of amusement makes only ono
cnanse, and that Is to except Sanger
HaH from tho operations OF the orI.
glhai ordinance During the recent up.
heaNal IN the liquor business It was
proNided that no public performance
shouid be held In any building where
llquor IS sold except In hotels, and
an enor. was made Ia bring, Sanger
hal In thr same class with hotels. The
nan Is a public one, and is often rent.
ca Tor musical and other perfor mances
ana thoush there is bar In the build.
ing u Is commended that 1t Is far re-,
moved IRON the meeting place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
HOLDING REUNION
Family of the Late Rev. l.. a. Cutler
Meeting In Hanover.

Family of the Late nev. l.. a. Cntlcr
Meeting In Hanover.
The family Of the late Rev. L. a.
HCutler,a member Of the Marshall Street
Christian Church Of this CITY, are
holding reunion during this week at
the home OF Mrs. Charles Goodloe.
Verdon. Va.
At an Informal reception. held there
on Wednesday evening, Mrs. Goodloo
was presented with set OF silver
spoons given by the other members OF
the family.
Those present were Mrs. T. B. Cutler,
Of Louisa, Va. Mrs. e. y. Stickley OF
Woodstock, Va; Mrs. G. Goodloe, of
syerdon, W.; Mrs. B. +. w. Bryant, of
Thomasville. NJ. c.; Mrs Colder Shu-
mate. OF Relay, Md; Mrs, g. =. carter.
of Louisa, a.; Mrs. John &. May, Of
Louisa, Va,
quite number OF Mrs, Cutters
grandchildren We're also present,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
ELECT OFFICERS;
attend BANQUET
Members of Grand Chapter Of
Order of Eastern Star Hold
ANNUAL Session.

Delegates from all parts OF the
state assembled at the Masonic Tenn
pie yesterday morning to attend the
fourth annual session of the Grand
Chapter of tho Order of the Eastern
Star. the women's auxiliary OF the
Masons. of the State of Virginia. Two
business meetings were held. one for
the election OF officers In the morning
and one for their installation in the
afternoon, the session closing with .
banquet last night officers chosen for
the ensuing year are as follows:
Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Ella NJ
Abrames, Norfo...
Associate Grand Marion. Mrs. II. M.
Barbour. Richmond.
Worthy Grand Patron, Mr.. II. S.
Seward, Petersburg.
Associate Grand Patron. Dr.. j. w.
Kellam, Wachapreasue.
Grand Secretary. Charles A. Nesbi,;,
Richmond.
Grand Treasurer, W. Reginald Wall
ker. Richmond.
Grand Conductress, Mrs. l.. b. Spa
tig, Lawrenceville
Associate Grand conductrcss, Mrs
Mamie c. Roper. Port Norfolk.
AT the banquet last night covers
were laid for $50 people, and each
place was taken. Addresses were made
by the newly-eiected officers and BY
several OF the delegates.
II was decided that the next an
nual meeting will be held in Rich
mond at about the same time next
year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
WOMAN AND GUN PUT
BURGLAR TO FLIGHT
NURSES At MERRY
LEAP YEAR PARTY
Escorted Men, Furnished Flowers
and Cigars, and Tipped
Chauffeurs.

The class OF 1907 OF the training
school for nurses at the Retreat for
the Sick celebrated its first anniver-
sary on Wednesday evening at the
home of it's president, Miss Neal q
unique leap year reception and dance
being given to the 1905 graduating
class
ALFRED in full regulation uniform
and caps, the nurses called in automo-
biles at the home Of their escorts. car.
ried flowers and candy, furnished
cigars, and on arrival at Miss Meals
tipped the chauffeurs and babe then
await their orders. The parlors. draw
ing room and library were tastefully
decorated with cut flowers. ferns ant
ported plants, the class colors Of greer
and white constituting the color
scheme.
Nurses Should Not Marry.
At o'clock the president introduced
the secretary of the class, Miss Caralie
J. Brooks. of West Virginia, who de.
livered an address entitled Nurses
Should Not Marry"
Though she was not able to substan.
tiate her argument by previous stats,
tics of her profession. she at least sue.
ceeded in mourning the enmity of the
gentlemen present, who had been i'm
pressed by both the occasion and thu
surroundings to think otherwise.
After pleasant evening of cards
music and dancing, the chauffeurs wer
again summoned and at a late hou
the ladies conducted their guests t.
their homes.
Those present We're as follows: Dr.
Edward Mccullough with Miss Eliza
beth Fox. DR. Forest Leftwich Will
Miss Lima Steele Dunlap. DIR. C. NJ
Baggarly with Miss Elizabeth Denton
DR.. Harold Mccullough with Miss Anna
Marie Russow, Mr.. Il. Clyde BaggarlS
with Miss Margaret Ann Neal, DR.. A
Milard Saunders with Miss A. Pearlt
Hughes DR. c. Fl. Bradford with Mis-;
Caralie j. Brooks, Dr. W. a. Simpson
with Miss Nlaude G. Willy, Miss Mamie
King. Mrs. Virginia Gregory, DR.
Ramon D. Garcin and DR.. Robert L
Z. r.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
Brief Capitol Notes.

Former Treasurer B. f. cogbill, Of
Mecklenburg, called at the Office of the
First Auditor yesterday and arranged
Il settlement of his accounts in n man
ner satisfactory to the Auditor and the
Governor Swanson has offered re-
ward OF 800 for the arrest and convic-
ton of tho negro who recently as
saulted white girl near Christians
burg.
Treasurer p. II. Sweet. Of New Kent,
and Clerk S. S. Hurt of Pittsylvania.
Among the prominent callers at the
Capitol Yesterday were Hon. Roosevelt
Page. of Hanover, and Hon. ]. w. Will
liams, of Southampton, both members
of the House of Delegates
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
KILLED BY FALL
DOWN 10 STEPS
Aged Man, Badly Injured, Died
at City Hospital in Few
Hours.

Never recovering consciousness after
a fall down a flight of fifteen steps
early yesterday afternoon, Mr.. w. w.
Wilkinson, of 2s14 . Street, died at
the City Hospital at $50 O'Clock in
the evening. He was in the sixty
eighth year OF his age.
Everything possible was done for the
aged man by DIR. ninchman, OF the
city ambulance corps, but his inju-
ries-a fractured shoulder and a frac-
tured skull-were so serious that there
was no hope from the beginning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
Fifth Anniycrsnry

Capitol City Council, No. 15S, Junior
Order of United American Mechanics,
held its fifth anniversary celehra ton
at Thirty second and Broad Streets
last night. The reports of the officers
showed that the council was in -four
ishins condition and that there had
been a. substantial gain in membership
during the past twelve months.
Speeches We're made by State Dep
,lty r. z. Delaney, Past Councillors W.
p. Southaal T. Gray Haddon. ]. F.
Priddv and others. Mr.. j. Graham
WTnne, Jr.. furnished the music after
which Refreshments We're served.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
SENT SON TO STEAL

Three Little Negro Boys Go to Reforms
atory for Robbing Bur-Room.
On the charge of receiving stolen
goods, EIairiett, Brown, colored. was
placed. under $500 security for six
months in the Police Court yesterday
morning. and Ernest Spottswood. Eddie
Brown, E. son of the woman, and Wal
ter Holmes. charged with breaking into
the bar-room of Shirley Ellis and steal
ing therefrom quantity OF whiskey.
cigars and checks. We're sentenced to
the negro reformatory for five years
each. kiah Kidd, youngster seven
years old. who was arrested with the
gang, was dismissed on account of his
tender wears.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
W. EIcct ONccrs.

The monthly meeting Of the Rich
mond Chapter of the American 1nst-
tute or Banking will be held to-mor-
row at Fraternity Hall. The election
the election OF delegates to the ma
itional convention at Providence, r. l..
July cad to a6th. will take place. "a
large attendance is expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
Austrinns to Wed.

After much talking and little under
standing before both Judge Scott and
Judge Witt. Clerk Walter Christian. OF
the Hastings Court. finally issued to
John Lapinowic and Sophia Missouri
both born in Austria, license to be
married. Unless they experience more
trouble with the parson than with the
courts, the couple will speedily be made
one, and will reside In Richmond
a license was also issued to Edward
Stuart, of Chicago, and Rebccca Buftin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
bitten by Dog.

Sobbing from the pain of a wound
in his leg, Carlisle Franck walked into
the Second Police Station last night
and complained that he had been bitten
by dos belonging to Mr.. ]. p. Har-
low. He was accompanied by his
father. who stated that the dog had
once before jumped at and attempted
to bite him. The boy was pretty Sc
yerely wounded.
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Chnritie. Board.

All the members OF the State Board
of Charities are expected to be present
at the meeting. which will be held at
the Capitol at $3.50 o'clock tonight to
organize this new department. and the
session will probably be long.
On the eve OF the meeting no one
appears able safely to predict who VIII
be secretary, though there is every In
dication that an election will be had
before the meeting is over. DR.. Irving
and Mr.. Cabell, of the new board, reside
In Richmond. and 1t is understood that
the other three members are here In
attendance upon the Charities and Cor
rection Conference.
The friends of former Sheriff Simon
Solomon, Of Henrico, claim that he will
win the secretaryship, but members OF
the board will not indicate their choice
for the position. even II they have made
up their minds what they Will ,do.
The meeting will be held in the Of
flee of Colonel John w. Richardson
in the basement OF the Capitol.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08

Services in Beth Ahabah Temple this
week will be unusually Interesting. The
pulpit Will be filed to-day by Mr..
Alexander Johnson. the secretary of
the National Conference of Charities
and Correction. Tomorrow morning
Rabbi George Zepin, of Chicago, Will
speak. Special music Will be rendered
by the choir, and the services will be
conducted by the Rev. DIR. Edward n.
Calisch
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
Ran a SncnIxcns..

Charles johnson tooIoredl. tried on
February 10th on the charge OF rum
ming speakeasy in the Scale House
district and released under $500 bond,
furnished by Paul Talbot. was con-
victed In Police Court yesterday morn
ing on like charge. He was ined
$500 and sentenced TO four months in
jail, and the former bond was declar-
ed forfeited. He took an appeal, and
Was bailed in the sum of $500,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
VIII Have New Uniform.

At meeting of I'itzhugh Lee Camp,
Spanish War Veterans. held on We'd
nesday evening, a report on bylaws,
submitted by Past Commander Skip
with, was adopted. The appointment
of delegates to the next national con-
vention. to be held in Boston. was left
by unanimous vote to Commander lie
Masurier. Quarterly meetings will be
held in June, September, December
and March. 1t o:as decided to have a
special uniform for use In parades and
at military and social functions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-08
Ncgr0cA He'll.

Henry and Robert Coleman and Joe
Collier tnegsoesl, suspected OF house
breaking, We're IN Police Court yester-
day morning, but III. cEse was con-
tfnued 10 the 18th il order 10 procure
further evidence The three were an
rested by Sergeant Amos and Police
man Duffy in room occupied by them
and by John Lewis, who is suspected
81 having committed the Broad Street
Sobbeg!es OF last week.
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lingo Too Much for ,Juduc,

B Martin kocerych and John Korsch,
Poles, of unpronounceable names, were
In Police Court yesterday morning. ON
a deferred charge OF administering a
beating 10 Sldor Cermochuk, fellow
countrymsn of equally unpronounce-
able name. The charge was dismissed
on account OF the hopeless lingo en-
ployed by the several parties in pro
claiming their sides of the case. No
body could make out what either side
Was irving to saw,
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PROGRESS OF ORDER
Reports From I'ythInn Lodges This
Year Very Gratifying.

Reports from the various Pythian
Subordinate lodges for the past. year are
being sent to the offices of the Grand
Lodge, and the showing made by the
order all through the State Is most
gratifying. The reports Of last yeal
Indicated small loss, while those OF
this year will show all increase Of
more than 500, New lodges are now
being organized at -Wytheville, Ash
land, Abingdon and charlottesville
with other points making inquiries,
ton on May a6th. The gathering Of
Pythians fors this occasion is expected
to be the largest ever seen In the
State. BENZ Mora Temple, Dramatic
Order knights of Khorassan. will at.
tend on May 2Sth and confer degrees
on large number OF candidates.
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|LONG FIGHT NOW
NEARING AN END
Expected That Elcctrolysis Con
trovcrsy Will BE Settled i'll
Short Time.
MONEY FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Council Appropriates Sum for
Widening OF Monument
Avenue.
MONEY FOR IMPROVEMENTS

Two important meetings were held
at the City Hall last night, both, how
ever being brief and to the point.
The Common Council sat In adjourn
ed session and adopted several ordl-
nances providing for improvements In
the annexed territory. One of these
apportions out of funds already APP
propriated for public improvements
s62,41S16 to open and widen Monu-
ment Avenue from the Boulevard to
the Roseneath Road, another sets
aside $500 for completing a school
building in Paramount Neither pro-
voked objection. and both were adopt.
ed upon roll call--ayes, 25; noes. Q.
Mr.. Mills got through an ordinance
correcting a clerical error In meas
ure already adopted. awarding to T. j.
Smith & Co. a contract for the con-
struction OF sewer in Paramount. on
Thirty fourth street.
Smashed the ;nvcl.
vice-Presdent E. Harvie Spence oo-
cupied the chair in the absence of
President Peters. and about the first
thing he did was to smash his gavel
to pieces by his vigorous pounding
for order. Mr.. Spence reaks a gavel
nearly every time he presid over the
body.
The chamber presented q holiday APP
pearance last night, having been dec
Grated with flags and buttih1- or one
of the committees on Charities and
Correction which is meeting there
daily On the desks were large vases
OF American Beauty roses, and the
members commented repeatedly upon
the unusually cheerful scenes which
greeted them during their brief ses-
sion.
ElcctroIy~f~ Up Again.
The special Joint Committee on Elec-
trolysis met. and after Informally dis
cussing matters at some length. it was
decided to ask for conference with
the receivers of the Passenger and
Power Company at the City Hall next
Friday night at S o'clock, with a view
to reaching some agreement concern
ing the long drawn-out controversy.
With the aid of the City Attorney
the committee prepared form Of
agreement some time ago, and this
will be submitted to the receivers for
their signatures. 1t is believed that
there is now fair prospect of settle
ment upon basis that will be agree
able to both sides, and that Will result
In the abandonment by the city of the
suit now pending in the Federal courts.
The question of electrolytic damage
to the city's water mains has been a
live one at the City Hall for num-
Der of years but so far no Council has
ever been able to reach any agreement
with the company.
Failed of Quorum
The joint Committee on Rules Of the
Council was scheduled to meet last
might, but failed of a quorum.