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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
MEMORIAL TO BOOTH
To Be Placed in GrnnIcrcy Park, Ne,
York. OnpOSltc plnycrS' Club.

To Be Placed in Grnmcrcy Pnrk, New
York, Opposite Players Club.
NEW YORK, April 15.-Plans are
maturing Tor the erection of memo
rial to The late Edwin Booth, one of
Americas greatest actors, in Gramer-
cy Park, directly opposite the Players
The club which he founded. Members
Of that organization will defray the
cost OF rearing the monument, which
Mill be about $4,000.
The club has made an application
10 the trustees of Gramercy Park, a
private enclosure owned by property
owners in the neighhorhood. for per-
mission to place the proposed memo
rial within the gates. The matter has
not yet oeen acted upon in formal
manner and the plans of the club so
far are largely tentative.
Frederick MacMonnies. a well-known
sculptor. VAlo' WI arrive here from
France SOON. ltas been selected to pre-
pare the model: 1t is the Intention to
represent the eminent tragedian In tho
part of Hamlet, in which he made his
greatest success. Mr.. Booth will be
shown in the garb of the melancholy
Dane and near. him VII, be figures
representing Tragedy and Comedy. The
statue will be life size, or perhaps Of
heroic proportions and there will be
atpedestal of sufficient height to give
dignity TO the memorial. Its material
Will be bronze.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
NEWMAN ON ROOSEVELT.
Characteristic Circular Issued by the
New York Finnncicr.
Especial to The Times Dispatc

Especial to The Times pispatch.l
HIGH POINT, n. c., April 15.-Mr.
Walter George Newman. formerly of
Virginia. out now a Wall Street finan-
cier. while on q recent trip in this
locality, handed out an interesting cir
one has reached the newspaper men of
this city. The circular. which is IL
Illustrated gives the results as he sees
them from iIr. Roosevelts policies. AS
the circular has not been in print In
the state rs far as / have seen. 1t will
no doubt prove interesting reading.
The paper says:
There was devastation and ruin in
the United States. trees growing up
between the rails of the railroads and
through the walls of the largest facto-
ries of the earth: Morgan. Rockefeller,
Rogers and Hartman begging for
something to eat. loaded down with
millions of securities, and in the heav-
ems there loomed up on a golden throne
Emperor Roostervelt, growing aloud be-
tween peals of thunder and lightning,
My policies shall continue forever
while the angels in heaven We're wailing
and Snashing their teeth, and hungry
dogs and wolves We're gnawing the
bones of widows dna orphans. and thou
rghtins against the famine OF the
country with empty pals and empty
stomachs. crying aloud: The wrong
policies pursued. the wrong light turn
ed on, destroying our employers fac
tories, million homes ruined, ten BILL
lion dollars lost. and only one dead
hear We have all been humbugged.
1t was learned that hundreds of
thousands OF these circulars are being
sent out all over the country by the
business men of New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16

II was IN WASHINGTON, Russell and
Tazewell,' said Mr.. Wortham. land I
believe they could be taken as a fair
representation of the Ninth District. I
didn't hear a single Democrat talk
against stuart from Abingdon to
Lynchburg,' continued Mr.. Workman.
and all those who mentioned the sub
ject We're highly, in favor Of his can
didacy.
From all I gathered. am Of opinion
that Mr.. Stuart will sweep that end of
the State. The people I saw talked
Stuart earnestly and enthusiastically.
and they impressed me with the idea
that they really wished him to win"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
FIRST SHIPMENT OF GOLD
SINCE THE PANIC BEGUN

NEW YORK, April 15.-The first en-
ga cement Of gold for shipment to En-
rope since the financial panic was an
nounced to-day. the National City Bank
taking 100000 for Paris. The ship
ment is due to a rise in exchange rates
in New York and decline in sterling
In Paris. Germany Is reported to be
bidding actively for gold in New York,
and it was expected in Wall Street to-
day that gold would so abroad in con-
siderable quantity next week. A report
was current that Secretary Cortelyon
might call on the banks for govern
ment deposits IL the movement became
too heavy,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
JOHNS HOPKINS ALUMNI
VirEinin Chapter to Hold Annual Meet
Ing ut Westmorelund Club TO-Morro.v.

Virginia Chapter, Johns Hopkins
Alumni Association, will hold its third
annual meeting and dinner at the
Westmoreland Club tomorrow evening
at o'clock. There are sixty-seven
Hopkins men in the State, and a fine
meeting is expected, as a large num-
Der of them will attend, Dr.. James
Curtis Ballagh, of the Johns Hopkins
University. Will be present to repre-
sent the university and bring greet
inss from the alma mater and judging
by the past, the evening will be most
enjoyable one.
President, DR.. j. III. Latam, profess
sor of history in Washington and Lee
University; Vice-President Dr. Hall
Cantor, professor of chemistry in Ran
dolph-Macon College, and Secretary
Treasurer, DR.. f. w. Magruder, chief
chemist. Department of Agriculture.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
0YsTEnMEN ORGANIZE.
virginia Packers and Planters Assoc.
citation Formed in Norfolk.

Especial to The Times Dispntch,l
NORFOLK, VA. April 15.--With the
object in view of booming the oyster
business of Virginia and to secure fur
ther protection and laws governing the
traffic. the Virginia oyster Packers and
Planters Association was organized In
Norfolk to-day, the attendance being
large, and all of the packing houses
and oyster-raising sections being rep
resented by delegates. The following
officers were elected:
President, Frank w. Darling, of
Hampton.
Vice President, William Hemming-
way. of Norfolk.
Secretary and Treasurer, S. S. Keel
ing. of Norfolk.
Board of Directors-Alfred Won Ny
venheirl. Norfolk; j. T. White, Nor
folk: T. j. McNeal, Norfolk: NJ. C. Arm
strong. Hampton; DR.. Richardson. York
county, Messrs. Mears. WescStt, Bob
bitt, Wheaton and L. G. Jordan. East
ern Shore: George Wainwright. Ports
mouth: Tiltov Conklln. Norfolk: L.
tererstcin. Norfolk, and Mr.. Gaskins,
Nansemond county.
Fifty firms We're represented. 1t was
decided to enter on a campaign of eX-
ploitation to show that the oysters OF
this section have no superior in the
world for flavor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
JACKSON AGAIN NOMINATED.
President VIII Send His Name to Sen
nte-POstmnstcr Mt Columbia.

President VIII Send His Name to Sem
nte-POstmnstcr mt Columbia.
WASHINGTON, April 15.-Presdent
Roosevelt will again nominate John w.
Jackson to be postmaster at Columbia,
Tenn, the Postmaster General having
recommended that the nomination,
which was Withdrawn from the Sem
ate on March 30th. be again sent to
that body Jackson's nomination was
withdrawn by the President following
an investigation by the Civil Service
Commission In March. resulting from
charges that Jackson was influencing
politically his subordinates in the post
Office
When Postmaster Hughes, OF Column
bia. was dismissed last year, Jackson
who was the assistant postmaster. re-
ceived the recess appointment. The
records of the Post-Office Department
show that his service has been salts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
"THE CRuClFlXIoN" SUNG

Richmond aud Manchester Choir Gave Beau
tiful Rendition mt st. Marks.
Before congregation which filled the
church "The Cruclhxion" was beautifully
rendered in st. Marks Church last night by
choir of twenty voices under the direction
OF Prof. j. Parker Dashiell.
The singing was preceded by the evening
prayer. conducted by the Rev 7. C. Darst
the rector. The choir was composed for the
most part of singers from the Central Meth
ooist Church OF Manchester. though the bass
parts were sung by Mr.. James McBain. of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
railroad Men to Celebrate Easter.

Preparations are being made by the Rail-
road Young Mems Christian Association for
the Easter day services. which Will be h.ld
railroad men and their families are invited
to be present Mr.. W. d. Duke, assistant to
tho president OF the Richmond Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railway. will speak tn
Easter Message OF Hope" Special musc
Will be rendered by the children of the rail-
road homes under the direction OF Mrs G..
L. Thomas and Mr.. ". r. Walker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Thing. Tint win Not Die.

LANSING. MICH. April 15.--William
J. Bryan made two addresses here to
night. He first briefly addressed the
students in an open-air meeting. and
shen spoke in Bairds Opera House. In
The latter speech. Mr.. Bryan declared
that the most popular reform move
ment OF the day was that OF the Sc
lection of United States Senators by
direct vote of the people. Telling why
he had remained in politics. after be.
Ing declared dead twelve years go
Mr.. Bryan said. that the cause of his
remaining was that he stood for things
that would not die
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
bia bin will be ready to be reported

from the committee.
In that connection Mr.. Bacon called
attention to an objection that had been
made to the consideration to-day of a
bill regulating injunctions, which is the
direct outgrowtli OF controversies be-
tween State and Federal courts over
railroad rate laws passed by States,
and said that he did not want recess
to interfere with consideration OF need
ed legislation. He stated that he did
not refer to some things agltated In
certain high places which he did not
favor" but to such bills as the injunc-
ton measure.
Mr. Hale promised that the appro-
priation bill should not be pressed on
Friday beyond reporting It,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
HAD STILL IN KITCHEN.
OHiccrs Raid Place and Capture Pro-
nrictnr After Chase.


prictor After Chase.
WASHINGTON. N. c., April 15.-
Deputy Marshal j. X. Brock. of New
bern, assisted by Mr. Paul Angel, also
of that city, and Mr.. Clark, of Green
vile. succeeded in capturing large
Illicit distillery near GAINESVILLE, Mar
tin county, few days ago. The dis
tillery, 1t seems, was located in the
kitchen OF one James Griffin, who lives
about four miles from the town OF
GAINESVILLE.
Griffin succeeded in GLIDING the posse
by crawling through the floor. and sew.
eral shots were fired after him. after
which the posse were fired on from
ambush, but fortunately no one was
hurt. The marshal and his assistants
finally captured Griffin at the home Of
his brother, a few miles away. and he
was brought to this city and lodged in
jail to await trial, which will be given
him In the United States court April
Doth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
, VOW CAM Cure
CONSTIPATION with = WRnin

The cause OF constipation is the use of
harsh physic. !.
It begins with the occasional use of
salts and harsh pills. They irritate
the bowel lining, as shown by the
gripping and pain.
Then Nature hardens that lining, Just
as she hardens the skin where you
constantly irritate it. The lining
like the skin-becomes calloused.
Its natural functions cease.
Then you take physic ottener-then
larger doses
Eventually the bowel lining grows so
hard that you have chronic consti-
patton.
pills" cent cure that trouble, for
they were the causeof it.
You must do now what you should
have done at first. Take nothing
but Cascarets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
COMMITTEE NOT ENDORSE
This Held 10 he the Province OF the
state Convention.

LANSING, MICH, April 15.-The
Democratic convention committee, at
meeting here to-day, was almost
evenly divided upon the question of
formally Endorsing the candidacy OF
William j. Bryan for the nomination
for the presidency. The vote stood
eleven in favor of Endorsing Bryan and
twelve against Endorsement. the mat
ter being referred TO the state con-
vention. 1t was decided to hold the
State convention in Lansing May 2oth.
The committeeman voting against the
motion said they We're not opposing
Mr.. Bryan's candidacy but they held
that II was not in accordance with the
principles of the party for the state
committee 10 indorse any candidate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
STEAMER GOETAEIF CAPSIZED
AND MANY ARE DROWNED.

. GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN, April Is
The small steamer Goetaelf capsized
here this afternoon. Thirty or forty
persons We're aboard the steamer at
the time of the accident, and a large
number of them We're thrown into the
water. Some of these We're rescued
but eight bodies so far have been re-
covered. IT is believed that others still
are lying under the docks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16

factory. Following the withdrawal OF
the appointment from the Senate (
mass-meeting was held in Columbia OF
April LIST, at which resolutions wer<
passed and a petition signed asking
that Jackson be reappointed. Senatoi
Bob" Taylor and Representative Padt
gett also used their influence 70 hav(
the President again nominate Jackt
son.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
presbyterIes Meeting This Week.

A number OF the Presbyteries OF the Synod
OF Virginia are in session this week. The
presbytery OF Norfolk is meeting In the
Second Church OF Norfolk; Chesapeake Pres
bStery at Culpeper; Kanawha Presbytery at
W. Va, and Winchester Presby-
tory at Charlestown. W. Va. The East
Hanover Presbytery will convene In the
First Presbyterian Church OF Richmond on
April Goth at p. NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Marriage nj Hosnltnl.

HIGH POINT. n. c.. April 15-A
marriage was solemnized last evening
at S:a0 o'clock at the hospital by Rev.
Alexander Calf of st. Mary's Episcopal
Miss Josephine Coleman. nurse, and
Mr.. SAWYER. who was at one time a
patient In the hospital and from which
aftiction the courtship began.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Concludes for Mrs. Mckee.

day concluded his argument in behalf
of A. Hart Mckee, who Is being sued
by his wife, formerly Mrs. Hugh Tevis,
posed largely of his previous argn-
ments. The case will come up again
May 9Th. when the attorney for the
State will sum up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
TWO GAMBLERS CONVERTED.
And One Gives In His Deck of Card
ut l1ilat liilix MI Cla.ssah

And One Gives III His Deck OF Cards
at Pilot Mills Baptist Church.
The Raleigh News and Observer says:
There was exceptional interest in tho
revival meeting at Pilot Mills Baptist
Church on Sunday afternoon, when the
Rev. p. G. Elsom spoke to men only,
ten expressing conversion. Among
those converted We're two gamblers,
and when one came forward to profess
Christ he gave in his pack of cards to
Mr.. Elsom who says this Is his first
experience of this kind. and that he
will keep the cards SO as to illustrate
how Jesus Christ blesses a mans life
by making him turn from sins. During
the revival over seventy-fVe people
made a profession of faith.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
General Daegett Speaks Tonight.

Brisadier General A. s. Daggett. OF the
United States Army, will speak In the audi
torium OF tho Central Young Mems Christian
Association Tonight at s.l5 o'clock. HIS
subject will be Tho Army Canteen. nc
Will be introduced BY Mayor McCaEhy Be
sides the general public. members OF the
vsrious military ORGANIZATIONS are urged to
be present, The address is free.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Could Not Cure Hlccouyhs.

LSpeclnl 10 THO TImes- lspatch.
NORFOLK, VA, April l5--Andrew Brum
lev Portsmouth negro after suffering for
weeks with hccoushs, died to-day The
case puzzled the local physcans as beyond
The hccoughs there was little cause for his
serious illness. All remedies failed to re-
liove the hiccoughs,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
TO STOP THuR,rAN's nook.
Patriotic Women VIII Seek to Pre-
vent Publication If Objectionable.
Especial TO The Times -Dispatch


NORFOLK, April l5.-At a meeting
held to-day. the W. c. r. u, of Nor
folk, appointed committee oompos-
ed of Mrs. r. Fl. Jones and Miss Lena
Shepherd. who, in conjunction with
DR.. l.. T. Royster. of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children,
will examine the book now in course
OF publication, containing the last
confession of Leo c. Thurman. and If
it is Objectionable matter, will appeal
to the courts for an injunction to pre-
Vent its circulation.
1t is understood that the women will
ask the privilege of examining the
manuscript in advance, in order to
save the publishers from any cost, and
being refused this permission the
first book issued will be bought an,l
examined The union Is determined
that it shall not get int the hands
of the young II 1t is Objectionable in
any manner that can be acted on by
the court,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Al Emman,,cI CI,,,rcl,.

Rev. Robert w. Forsyth, rector OF st.
Psul's Church. conducted special Ash
Wednesday service at Emmanuel Church.
In Henrico county. last night before large
audience. Holy Thursday services Will be
held Tonight in the Same church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16

day morning by Policeman Dury, who
wanted him on the charge OF stealing
groceries from Annie Branch. George
was sitting quietly watching tho pro-
ceedings OF the court when officer
Duffy walked up to him and placed
on him m arresting arflh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
rhe Eishth yictIm.

BOSTON, MASS. April 15.-An eighth
victim was aided to the list OF the
Chelsea fire csad late tonight. Mrs.
Letitia BASTARD, aged ninety years.
died at the Relief Hospital in Boston
Nrom old age and heart trouble. incl
dent to the fire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
0&zz||2':|'!g|:&3Q2l2b
LEGG2 2ssAS. G5zzzE2gszza:z5:s

of James Kidd, of Norfolk county, was
ordered held in the Police Court this
morning on the charge of crminally
'assaulting a negro girl several weeks
ago near Petersburg. The authorities
of the latter city have been notified OF
his arrest. Kidd claims he can prove
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16

CHICAGO. April 15.-Marion Grey.
the young woman who was recently
convicted OF using the malls to promote
a fraud IN the conduct of a matrimonial
agency at Elgin, H.. was to-day sen
fenced by Judge Lands to one year In
the house OF correction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
JOHN C. HAGAM PRESIDENT

Succeeds Charles d. Larus as Head Of Capt.
toll Savings Bank.
To All the vacancy caused by the death OF
Nj. e. D. Larus. Mr.. John C. Hagan has
been elected president of the Capitol Savings
Bank. Mr.. John Garland Pollard was elect
ed vice-president, and Mr.. W. T. Reed d.
rector.
Mr.. Larus was made president several
months ago, succeeding Mr.. S. G. Fairhank.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Two Neeroe. Acauittcd.

Hiram Edwards and Richard Berk-
ley. both colored. We're on trial before
a jury in the Hastings Court yester-
day on the charge of breaking into
the house of C. r. Leiber. They were
acquitted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
TO wed Richmond Man.

Especial 10 The Times Dlspatch.I
BALTIMORE. Md. April l5.-License
to marry was issued mere to-day for
Mr.. Frederick W. Pohlmyer, twenty,
eight years old, Of Richmond, Va, and
Miss Bertha V. Hegler, twenty-five
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
deduction Of Wages.

GADSDlIN. ALA, April 15.-An order
was Issued to-day by the Dwight Cot
ton Mills reducing wages Of Its 1900
employees per cent Domestic trade
restriction is given as the reason.
There is no dissatisfaction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Earthquake Shocks.

SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. April
We're felt early this morning at hIil-
ford, Utah, 200 miles south of here.
Houses We're shaken and. people ran
from their homes at the alarm. but no
serious damage is reported. The shocks
were falt at New House. Utah.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
stolen cun Button. Found.

Sergeant Gibson has at police head
quarters a pair of plain gold cuff but
tons taken from small white boy on
the street some time ago. The buttons
were stolen, and were afterwards re-
covered by Sergeant Gibson They
may be identified by the owner at police
headquarters and recovered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Nurses Pin Lost.

One OF the trained nurses at the Virginia
Hospital had the misfortune yesterday to
lose pin which she prizes very highly be-
cause OF its associations Engraved on the
pin was "W B. O., 1907"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Cashier Appoluted

AT meeting OF the receivers OF B. e.
Ccgbill and OF the East Coast Lumber Com
nnny yesterday. with their attorneys. Mr..
Fairfax Christian. an accountant OF this city,
was appointed cashier OF both interests to
&C ntrol their affairs under direction OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Faster in Christ Church.

Service in Christ Episcopal Church this
week have been helpful and we'll attended.
All address has been delivered by the rector
each night at o'clock. The services Will
continue through Friday with special SER
mon Friday morning. The holy communion
will be celebrated tonight. and at A. NJ.
and II a. NJ. Easter Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Noihlnr Ia Anno,lncc.

The State Board OF Education spent all OF
,etterday and several hours last night work.
ins over tho selection OF text-tooks for the
next term of adoption. The board had Moth
ing to give out concerning Its deliberations.
1t Will probably be In session several days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
-------
IratI (onccnleti Xvcnnons.

George Hudgins and Arthur Perry, both
charge of carrying concealed weapons.
che police bageed Annie Jefferson, who Is
said to have stolen $50 from some ono named
7, cook.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
Close Contest.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
FRONT ROYAL. VA. April l5.--In one of
tho most interesting games of the season,
hl!ed with sensational helding and errorcss
rlaying, Eastern College defeated Baltimore
City College , TO ..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-16
THE WEATHER

Forecast: Nirginia-CoIder and fair
Thursday, except rain near the coast;
fresh to brisk north winds; Friday,
fair.
North Carolina-Falr in west: clear
ing in east portion, cooler; Friday.
fair; light to fresh winds, mostly
southwest