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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
TO KEEP LISTS SECRET
Cosmopolitan Club OF Equality Dinners
NOtoriety Shrtnlks From Publicity.

Cosmopolitan Club OF Equality Dinner'
NOtoriety Shrinks From Publicity.
Especial to The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. April 29.--In the belief
that publicity has not materially aided
their cause. the officers of the Cosmos
politan Club. which startled the entire
country with Its equality dinner
where white girls and negro men dined
side by side, refuse to make public a
list OF their members. Acting Secre-
tary Andre Tridon said this secrecy
would be maintained to pro tect num-
Der of the young white girls whose
parents did not know they were nlenn-
bers and meeting with negro men and
treating them as social equals. Some
Of our lady members would not want
their own parents or Immediate friends
to know OF the new relations they have
taken" said Tridon. II am pledged not
to reveal their names"
George =. Wibecan. who was at the
banquet. to-day denied that the ques-
tion of miscegenation was considered
He decried yellow journalism as being
responsible for the unwarranted noto-
riety.
Miss Mary White Ovington. who was
also present. stated that she saw Moth
ing wrong in the meeting. New York
people. she said. cannot be governed
by conditions which obtain in Virginia,
North Carolina and Alabama. Ulti-
mately, she declared. all the nations
iof the world would intermiN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
FOR DEEP WATERWAY
Bill to Extend Proposed system from

Bill to Extend Proposed Syatem from
Beaufort to Key West.
WASHINGTON. April 29.-Another
step In the Atlantic deep water pros
1ects was taken to-day, when. a S sup
plementing the work of the congress
sional subcommittee that has been
looking after the matter. Con-
Eressman Small. OF North Carolina.
introduced in the House concurrent
resolution carrying the Boston to
Beaufort proposition south from Beau
\ TORT to Key West.
va Mr.. Small's resolution is the result
SAf an understanding In behalf Of the
tAtlantic Deep Waterways Association
and is in harmony with the original
Boston to Beaufort bill introduced by
Representative j. Hampton Moore,
President of that association.
The Small resolution authorizes the
Secretary of War to cause survey
10 be made for a continuous water
way by the route or routes deemed
most available from Beaufort, N. c. to
the Cape Fear River. or the northeast
branch OF the Cape Fear River, and at
such point on either river as may be
lheemed advisable; thence to Wynyah
Bay, S. c.; thence to st. JOINTS River,
Fla. at or near Jacksonville; thence
by SOME route oraroutes to Key West,
II 1t shall be deemed advisable to eX-
tend 1t south ofttlle st, Joints River,
with report OF plans and spec!fca-
ttons and estimate OF cost: such SUR
8Hey to be for minimum depth along
the entire route of nine, ten and twelve
feet. respectively, With a recommenda-
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
NEW CURRENCY BILL
To BE con.idere by Banking Commit

To BE Considered by Banking Commits
tee and Then In Caucus.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 29.-As
the result OF a series OF conferences
between Republican leaders In the
House. the lact of which was held to-
day, Representative Vreeland, OF New
York late to-day introduced Dill
to take the place of the currency bill
presented by him. last' week
In the new bill which Is declared 70
represent the views OF substantial
and which Is the measure that Will be
presented to the conference. OF the Re,
publicans OF the House. to be held
within few days. nothing Is left OF
the Aldrich currency bill except the
provision for the payment ct interest
on government deposits in national
banks. The provisions for the issu-
ance Of emergency currency on corpor-
ate bonds are entirely swept away.
The new bill provides for. the forma-
tion of national clearing mouse asso.
Citations by not less than ten nationM
banks. having an aggregate cal Icapital a
A tax OF 4 per cent. on emergency cir
culation, based on clearing house as
sociation securities for the first three
months. this tax to be increased i per
cent each month until 1t reaches 10
.per cent, where it is to remain until
the circulation is retired. Another
section of the bill provides for the
creation of currency commission to
consist Of six members OF the House
and six OF the Senate and six to be
appointed by the President, Mr., Vree-
lands bill will be considered by the
Banking and Currency Committee To-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
KILLED AT TOP Of POLE
Charlotte Lineman Receives Fatal Shock
While Working on Wires.

Charlotte Lineman Receives F'atal Shock
While Working on Wires,
Special to The Times Dispatch.1
CHARLOTTE, N. c., April 29.-Row-
charlotte Consolidated Construction
Company was almost instantly killed
to-day while at work on one Of the
Ge,ompany's poles on South Church
a pole making some necessary chances
IN the wiring when his pliers in some
manner came in contact with a live
wire The leather strap around his
Walst held the unfortunate man, and
the body was brought to the ground
by fireman who placed ladder
against the pole for that purpose.
Only 1.100 volts passed through the
Sictlms body and physicians. who en-
ahmed 1t, state that this voltage would
not have killed but for the fact that
the victims heart was affected. Blank
enshlp Is survived by his wife.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
sIuch sunerinR.

ATLANTA, GA, April e9.-Governor
Hoke Smith to-day issued an appeal
to the people OF Georgia for immediate
aid for the sufferers in last week s
destructive storm at Chipley. Griffin.
Stinson. Harris and Gave City, Ga. In
HIS appeal the Governor says reports
received by him indicate a far greater
degree OF suffering than was at first
supposed. The Department OF the Gulf
Is taking active measures and has sent
officers to several points to report on
the destruction.
In South Georgia and Northern Flor
Ida serious floods are threatening
hoochee and Flint Rivers. which are
reported to be we'll above flood stages.
The Weather Bureau to-day sent out
flood warnings for these sections.
Governor Noel OF Mississippi, to-day
asked the Department OF the Gult LOT
$50 tents. to be sent to Jackson. MISS;
$50 to Natchez and fifty to Fayette.
Tents now at Fort Jackson were or
dcred sent to these places.
Governor Blanchard. OF Louisiana,
wired the department that 500 families
were in need OF assistance, and asked
that fifty tents be sent to the chair
man OF the New Orleans relief com.
mittee for Distribution. This request
was complied with.
Captain Clarke. chief commissary, mas
reported to the department. after a
visit to Griffin. Ca. that the damage
by the storm at that place approximat-
ed 100000, and that 200 persons would
have to be fed for thirty days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
PEACE AND GOOD WILL
It's Reign Begun, Declnres Justice, Sup.
planting Rancor and Bitterness.

II. Reign Begun, Declares Justice, Sup
planting Rancors and Bitterness.
NEW YORK, April 29.--At noon to-
day the liturgical part OF the celebra-
practically closed with the singing OF
a grand te deum by $500 children.
gathered in st. Fatrick's Cathedral to
observe Children's Day and at o'clock
rejoicing with public meeting at Car
negie Music Hall. The evening meJ-
ing was presided over by ex-Justice
Morgan j. o'Brien and others on the
Logue. Archbishops Glennon, Ryan.
keane and other distinguished pre-
lates. Many more persons sought than
could gain admission. The principal
Logue, BourlS Cochran. DR.. James j.
Walsh and Paul Fuller.
In the course of his address Of well
come, Mr.. o'Brien said:
ut is not so many years ago when
the realization of such happy condi-
tions would have been thought I'M
practicable and visionary. for We know
that at the beginning of the nineteenth
century our religion and it's teachers
ment against it was expressed in hos
tile laws and unjust discrimination.
Nothing: could SO signaily mark the
great strides which we have made in
ta,sEa19n thS shf attSss
not only arS pleased with our meet
Ing and the occasion Of Il, but many of
them have gone further, and in public
utterances have emphasized the
times in favor OF religious toleration,
and the fact that differences in re-
ligion no longer make enemies of man
Kind. The century just passed will go
down IN history as one in which the
greatest toleration in religion has been
exhibited and from the bottom OF our
hearts we can thank God that the
days Of bigotry. religious rancor and
bitterness have passed, and the reign
of Peace and good will among men,
has beeun,' -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
ANGLE is FOUND GUILTY
Convicted of Dcfranding, He Ia Given
Four Years mud Fined $4,000.
- [SpecIaINt 10 The Tmes- DIspatch.l

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
DANv1LL.E, VA, April 29.-T. M.
Angle. president and general manager
OF the Dry Fork Distilling Company,
was convicted to-day in the United
States Court here OF having committed
extensive revenue frauds on the gov
ernment. The Jury returned verdict
OF guilty on each OF the five counts In
the indicnItent. and Judge Henry G.
Mcdowell imposed q sentence OF four
years in the penite9t,ary and fine Of
overruled. and Angles attorneys an
nounced their intention to take the
case to the Court of Appeals. The de-
fendant furnished bond in the sum OF
100000 pending an appeal.
The case has been on trial here since
April 18th. during which time q large
quantity of documentary evidence, re-
ports, etc. We're Introduced. showing
over that on which the tax has been
paid.
The distillery OF the Dry Fork Com
pany was seized and closed down last
bonded for $4,000. Which It p'iss IS sup mps
posed will be forfeited to the govern
'ment. It was charged that frauds OF
between $15o.000 and 100000 were un-
earthed in less than two years time:
came the indictment OF every officer
and employe. as well as the govern
ment storekeepers and saugers. The
trial of the other cases will consume
several weeks. and all have been con-
tinued to the November term OF court
here. Angle has been In the whiskey
business for years, and is now under
sentence for violation of the revenue
laws in North Carolina. which State he
left shortly after his plant was seized:
Angle recently purchased the plant OF
the Caper Distilling Company. at Roa-
noke. for which place he left to-day.
He was represented here by Judge w.
p. Bynum and Judge j. j. Britt, OF
North Carolina, and r. w. Peatross,
of this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
REV. Or, DIX DEAD
Distinguished Episcopal Divine Dies In
NeM York nj Agc af EInhtY.Quc.

Distfngulsied E;piscopal Divine Dies In
New York mt Age of EiEhty-Onc.
E NEW YORK, April 29.--Rev. Dir. Nor
gan Dix, rector OF Trinity Protestant
Episcopal. Parish since 1862 and one
OF the city's most prominent clergy
men, died tonight at Trinity rectory
in West Twenty-fiftf Street Death
was due to heart failure, and followed
a brief illness. which took serious
turn three days ago.
DR.. Dix was eighty-one years OF age,
and was born In this city. He was a
son Of General John A. Dix, author OF
the famous dispatch: "1f any one at.
shoot him on the spot" The elder Dix
shoot him on the spot" The elder Dix
was at the time Secretary OF the Treas
the message quoted to Lieutenant Cald-
we'll at New Orleans. Caldwell had
been instructed to supersede the cap
tain OF n United states revenue cutter
who refused to bring the vessel, as
ordered. to New York. +
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
HARPER, THE OUTLAW, eau UGHT
Surrounded by Posse and Found In
GQrret Of Eather.in:LaM,a Home.

Surrounded by Posse and Found In
Garret Of Father-in-Lnw's Home.
KNOXVILLE, TENN, April ga
special to the Journal and Tribune
from Copper Hill. Tenn, says posse
Of nine men, headed by Sheriff Clint
Griff, OF Fannin county, Ca, has cap-
tured the outlaw, John harper, In the
mountains Of Fannin county, five miles
south OF N1cCay's.
Harper was a fugitive FROM justice
for the murder of Allison England
near Blue Ridge. Ga. committed about
year ago. He escaped from the Full
ton county jail at Atlanta Februtry
l, 1907. where he was incarcerated
pending his appeal to the Supreme
Court for theJ murder Of Sheriff Keith.
OF Murray county, Ga Harper was
found at the home of his father-in-
law. William Wimberley, concealed in
the garret. The posse surrounded the
honse and forced him to surrender.
Rewards for his capture aggregated
close to $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
10 BUY TWO ROADS
Virginia md Southwestern StockhOld-
ers Authorize the Transnctions.
Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
BRISTOL, VA, April 29.-The stock
holders of the Virginia and Southwest
ern RaI!way. Of which Henry X. !, Nc, !.
meeting held at the general offices OF
the company in Bristol to-day, I, aM, aa,,
River Rail,toad. a new road forty miles
in length. and also the Black Mountain
Railway, new road. thirty miles
In length extending from Appalachia.
Va, into the coal fields Of Lee county,,
Va.
The Holston River road extends from
Moccasin Gap. on the main line. to
Persia, Tenn, where 1t connects with
the Southern Railway, thus giving the
Virginia and sonthwestsrn a direct rect
and making 1t rival of the great
roads penetrating the Virginia coal
fields. The stockholders also autho-
rized a new bond issue OF s7.o0o0oo, to
be applied to paying for the new pur-
chases and to retiring certain OF the
old bonds OF the company. This action
Of the stockholders will be ratified by
the board OF directors at u meeting
to be held in New. York next week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
BEATEN in COMMITTEE,
GIVE UP THE FIGHT
Connecticut Convention Sends
Uninstructed Delegation, and
Adopts Resolution Class
ing Nebraskan with JEFF
ferson and Cleve-
land.
. . Ew HAVEN, CONN. April 90
The Democratic convention at
III most harmonious session to-

IN most harmonious session to-
Il day chose it's delegation to the
national convention. and the
representation will go to Denver with
out being bound by instructions In
favor of any presidential candidate.
The only delay in the business Of
the convention was caused by the COM
mittee on resolutions, before which a
resolution was presented on the mat
ter Of instructlng the delegates for
Bryan. The resolution was voted down
by the vote of 10 to 49,
The county and congressional dis
trict delegates were accepted as fast
as they were reported from the floor,
and then John j. Walsh, of Norwalk. a
former State committee chairman, and
Alexander Troup. of New Haven. one
of Mr.. Bryan's most intimate friends.
We're unanimously chosen the two
delegates-at-large. Only Messrs. Troup
and William Kennedy Of Naugatuck,
and T. l.. Killen, OF Bridgeport, and NJ.
B. Carey. of Ridgfield, are outspoken
for Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Carey was delegate eight years
ago and is a personal friend OF Mr..
Bryan. Each delegate has the right
in the convention to vote to appoint
his own alternate and any vacancies
made by the delegation itself.
In Good Company.
The following platform was offered
by Mayor Thoms. OF Waterbury. and
unanimously adopted:
I'VE. the delegates OF the De-
mocracy Of the State of Connects
cut, in convention assembled. reaf-
flrm our allegiance to those princi-
pies OF government ienunciated and
expounded by the great Democratic
statesmen, Thomas Jefferson. Gro
yer Cleveland and William Jennings
Bryan.
eve believe IN strict CONSTRUCT,
ton of the Constitution. the pres
ervation OF the integrity of the
three departments of the govern
ernment, home rule and local self
government. and calling for equita-
BILE revision of the tariff. with spe-
cial privileges to none. and we as
sert that in this time of CONNER
cial depression, consequent upon
twelve years of Republican mis-
rule. the best welfare of all the
people can be secured only by re-
turning to Democratic principles"
s'Brynn Sounds Good"
Former Governor Waller. formerly
leader OF the Gold Democrats in the
State, was elected permanent chairman
of the convention.
'who said that there was going to
be i'll will in this convention? Where
is it?" he asked. WHO said that the
mention Of Bryan's name would set
this convention in an uproar? There
is no man in this hall or in this State
who has a higher admiration for Mr..
BRYAN than I have. When heard him
make that cross OF gold speech in
Chicago in 1895 cheered him as lus-
.tily as did any Of the 10000 who heard
him. did not believe in what he
said, but cheered him for the way
he said it. When was In Paris last
time 1 heard a wonderful opera. singer.
and cheered her, but not for what
She sang. could not understand It,
but I cheered her for the way she
sang It."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
NOT BOTHER PINE TRUST,
Believed President Will Not Interfere
80 with Yellow Pine Association

Is rFron, Onr Regular Corresponding.
WASHINGTON, d. ca, Aprl lls, .59.-!s
would not be in the least SURPRISING -. y
the government would let It be known
in a short time that a combination OF
manufacturers of yellow pine LUMBER
Of the South would not be regarded as
In violation Of the Sherman antltrttSt,
III is understood that the manufac-
turers Of yellow pine. lumber Of the
Southern States have formed an asso, So
ciation. far stronger than the one
which has had a somewhat precarlous
existence for several years, and one
whose principal object is the mainten..
ance OF uniform prices. The nature OF
the charter. constitution and by-laWs
OF the trust has been fully outlined IN
a statement filed with the President,,
and Is now in the hands OF Clifford
Pinchot head OF the Forest Bureau OF
the Department Of Agr!eulture, after
having been examined by Attorney
General Bonaparte. It is Known thar
Mr.. Pinchot Is inclined to favor the
trust, In the belief that 1t would tend
to prevent such Wholesale destruction
of the pine forests OF the South by de-,
stroylng competition.
# 1t is safe to say that II It is found
that the trust can be allowed to exist
without violation OF the antitrust law
permission will be granted, and tAel
existence sof the association Will be-,
come a matter Of common knps,W lsdk !a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
FAILURE AFTER SUICIDE
Dcath of Charles Coster Followed by
E'irm's SuspcnsiOn.

~
NEW YORK, April 29.-Following
the suicide last night Of Charles Cos
ter. prominent brokerage man. the
stock Exchange firm of Coster. Knapp
& Co., announced It's suspension .day
on the floor of the New York stock
Exchange. The firm was a prominent
one. and had done an extensive busl-
ness. In statement given out at
the time of the suspension 1t was said
that the action was directly due to
the death of Mr.. Coster. No inttma-
ton OF the firms assets or liabilities
was given, and it was not thought
that anything like definite figures
could be given pending the compile
tIon Of the assignee's investigation.
Mr. Coster. who was rated as mil-
tlionaire, had prepared for his Volun-
tary death with GOODNESS and thor
ouehness which proved beyond any
doubt that the act was premedttated
To-day J. III. Knapp. of the failed
firm. issued formal statement IN
which he declared that Mr.. Coster
had been speculating heavily and that
1t was this speculation which brought
about the suspension of the firm. Mr.
Knapp said that the losses would fall
almost entirely upon Coster and his
brother and to small extent upon
himself On the floor Of the Stock
Exchange 1t was said that Coster had
been caught heavily short of.the mar
4ket. Mr.. Knapp to-day made an as
tsiEnment individually and as survlv-
Ing member Of that firm to Louis Wer-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
KNOX IS ENDORSED
! BY HIS own STATE
Pennsylvania Republicans
Enthusiastic For States
Favorite Son.
LOCAL OPTION PLANK
CREATES QUITE A STIR
Measure sidetracked in Com
nlittee and Ignored in Conven-
ton - Pistol Has to Be
Drawn in Mississippi
to Secure
y Order.

= HARRISBURG. April 29.-The
Republican State convention.
which met here to-day, re-
Il i affirmed the action taken by
the State convention last year,
when United States Senator Philander
G. I>hox was placed before the Repub-
licans of the country as Pennsylvania $
choice for the nomination. The reso-
lutions adopted strongly indorsed the
Senator for the nomination, and also
praised President Roosevelt's adminis-
tration. The platform calls for re-
view by the next Congress OF tralR
Legislation to the end that modifica-
tions may be made to meet present
conditions.
The convention was in session about
an hour and half, and besides adopt
ing platform renominated Judge w.
D. Porter, OF Allegheny county, for the
Superior Court bench. named delegates
at large and alternates to the national
convention and selected presidential
electors.
Has n Lively Finish.
The convention, which had started
off in very tame manner, had
lively finish. Some flutter was caused
by the efforts of julius G. Bone, of
Lackawanna county, to add a local
option plank to the platform, but he
was defeated in the resolutions com
mittee and ignored in the convention.
Abe Stevenson. of Pittsburg, added 70
the excitement by attempting to set
aside the name of one of the four
delegates-at-large, covered by a reso-
luton presented by Senator Keyser.
Of Philadelphia. Stevenson made
lively speech, in which he wandered so
far from his subject that he was called
to order by Chairman Walton, with
Whom he became involved in con-
troversY. The convention enthusiasts
tfcally cheered references to President
Roosevelt and Governor Stuart and
gave prolonged applause when Senator
Knox was indorsed for the presidency.
The convention selected the follow
ing delegates at large: Governor Ed
win S. Stuart, Colonel James E. Emer-
son, Of Philadelphia; Colonel Charles A.
Rook, of Pittsburg. and Representative
Robert P. Hagood. Of Bradford. al
ternates: Congressman Martin +. Ohm
sted, Harrisburg; DR.. Theo L. Flood, of
Titusville; Hon. S. A. Kendall, of SOM
erset, and Henry NJ. Warren, Of Chess
ter county
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
BRISTOL OFFICER is SHOT
Perhaps Fatally Wounded by Man He
Tries to Arrest

Especial to The Times Dispatch
BRISTOL. VA. April 29.-Policen,an
William Campbell. a brave officer of the
Bristol, Va, force. was shot to,night
and probably fatally wounded Willie
suburbs. He had warrant for Raw.
mond Stoots. who was wanted on
charge OF Malicious shooting. The sup.
position, is that Stoots shot Campbel,
The police are Investigating.
Campbell was shot In the bowels, and
his condition Is critical He with two
other officers. had located Stoots and
We're endeavoring to arrest him. WHEN
ensued between him and Campbell,
Stoots escaped. and a posse is search
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
HAS TO DRAW PISTOL
Officer Has to Flourish Weapon TO se-
cure Order in MlssIssippf.
= HARRISBURG. April e9.-The
Republican State convention.
which met here to-day, re-
I u i affirmed the action taken by

cure Order in MissIssippf.
JACKSON, MISS, April 2e.-The Re-
publican State convention. held here
to-day, proved rather tumultuous a
lively isticuff preceding the opening
of the session, when number of those
who favored the selection Of Senator
Foraker for the presidential nomina-
tion attempted to force their way into
the convention, which was controlled
by the supporters of President Roose-
yelt and the policies of the present
national administration. Quiet was re-
stored when special officer stationed
at the door of the convention hall drew
his pistol and threatened to shoot any
one who attempted to force an en-
trance.
The outcome was the holding of two
conventions, one faction indorsing the;
national administration and selecting
delegates known to be favorable to the
policies of President Roosevelt. The
delegates at large selected are:
L. B. Mosely Jackson: J. B. Yellow
ly. Madison: Charles Banks, Mounds,
and w. F.. Mollison, Vicksburg.
The other wing elected delegates,
adopted resolutions denouncing the
present national administration and
instructed their delegates to vote for
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