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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
TOOK OFFICERS FOR HoBos.
1reden County Deputies Seized y
Rowan Oflcinls and Locked UP.

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SALISBURY, N. G., April ~ 49,. go
he,nr locked up on the charge OF being
nlain hobos and beating freight train,
nanuties w. T. Adams and Dock jour-
rev. Two well-known officers of 1redell
cn,ntv. returned yesterday to States
yilIe asserting that they had been
ro,iqhlv treated by Rowan officers.
Adams and Journey We're searching
for nm escaped murderer. and boarded
q train headed for Salisbury. upon
rco aching BARRIERS, twelve miles west OF
this city, they were arrested by officers
there and held here under bonds until
higher officials in Iredell could be COM
m,1nicated with. The Rowan o1ncers
refused to recognize the badges OF the
Iredell deputies.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
Jacobs & Levy
Your Straw Bonnet is here.

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the attorneys representing the League
are confident that the majority OF
these VIII be refused 1T being claimed
that the great majority are barred by
the Byrd law. with Its requirement
that bar-room proprietors shall be
registered voters. A number Of the
saloons against which fights have beer
made on the ground that they are not
properly conducted will withdraw ap.
plications and close up.
Chief OF Police Boush is confident
that under the higher license and more
rigid registrations that not more thai
125 saloons Will be licensed in Norfolk
this year, or eighty-one less than las,
year. II his prediction comes true the
city's revenue Will total s9375o. OF
Sel.5oo more than last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
CITY IS STIRRED
BY A BIG Revival
Great Crowds Attending Chap
man-Alcxander Services, and
Many Profess Conversion.
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NORFOLK, VA, April 29.-The one
thing OF interest in Norfolk at present,
discussed on all sides, is the Chapman
Alexander evangelical campaign. which
has been In progress for week. The
attendance on the meetings Is growing
daily. and the manifested interest is
intense.
To guard against a catastrophe. the
fire and police departments are closely
watching the central meeting In Ar
mory Hall, and at every service people
NY the hundreds are refused admission
and the aisles kept clear. Two addi-
tional entrances. from the sidewalks
10 windows have been erected at great
cost, in order to afford other facilities
In emptying the mammoth building.
The three meetings being held at
churches In other sections OF the city
are crowded nightly. and the conserva-
tive estimate is that 10000 people are
daily hearing the evangelists preach
and sing.
The local committee of pastors and
ilaymen in charge OF the meetings are
delighted with the progress OF the re-
WAL declaring 1t to be the greatest
professed conversion. while that num-
Der manifest interest almost nightly.
DR.. Chapman declares the meeting
one of the greatest he has ever held.
certainly in the last three years. He Is
confident that the results will be as
great rs In Philadelphia, where TWEEN
ty-odd meetings were operated at one
time.
A unique feature OF the campaign
planned for Friday Is what is to be
called "A Day of Rejoicing" Every
body who attends the Thursday meet
ings and the meetings on Friday morn
Ing are urged to bring carnations
preferably. or other flowers. Commit
tees will be In charge to preserve them
until the great Thanksgiving meeting
Friday afternoon. when they will be
banked for two hours al the Academy
Of Music. after which they will be sent
to the hospital and sick rooms OF the
city by the women.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
TEN THOUSAND Fon KILLING.
Norfolk and western Must Pay Heavily
for Death OF Mrs. Munsell.

for Death of Mrs. Munsell.
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NORFOLK. VA. April 29.-Deliber-
ating but five minutes. jury in Cir
cult Court tonight brought in YER
dict for $4,000 against the Norfolk and
Western Railway for the death of Mrs.
U. G. Munsell. OF Springfield, Mass.
who was run down and ground to
pieces beneath switch engine last
September while visiting the James
Mrs. M1unsell. with Mrs. Henry
Holmes. also of Springfield, was In
Norfolk attending a religious conven-
ton. They were walking down West
Main Street when struck by the en-
CINE and both killed. The husbands
Of the two women identified them by
the rings on their fingers. The only
eyewitness to the tragedy. negro
stevedore, Willie Register. said the two
women were on the pavement when
struck; that the engine bell was not
ringing and the headlight was not
burning.
The case OF Mrs. Holiness admins
traitor against the railroad. for the
same amount OF damages. will be heard
to -morrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
NORTH GARDEN LODGE.
Celebrates Anniversary of Odd-Fellow.
ship With Interesting Exercises.

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RED HILL, ALBEMARLE Co, VA,
April 2s.-The eighty-ninth anniversary
of the Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows was celebrated with appropriate
exercises by the North Garden Lodge
on last Sunday. The many Odd-Fel-
lows, their families and friends filled
Trinity Church to Overlooking. The
sermon was preached by the Rev. r.
II. Bowden. member OF the North
Garden Lodge. The music was beauti-
fully rendered by local talent.
After the services were over the
members returned TO the lodgeroom
where a sumptuous dinner was spread
and enjoyed by all present. The lodge
is about six months old. has about
Atty members. enthusiastic and work
Ing. with a hopeful future. II meets
regularly every Wednesday night, and
always has work to do.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
Fight for Delcgatc.' Seat.
REPORTS SHOW GOOD WORK;
- 70 MEET AT GREENSBORO NEXT
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RALEiGH. N. CO. April 2s.-The State
Council, Daughters OF Liberty, Junior Or
der United American Mechanics. In session
here to-day selected Greensboro as the next
Mace 81 meeting and elected officers as fol-
lows state Councillor, George O.. kluttz,
Salisbury; Vice Councillor. A. w. Cole, Bur-
linrton: Association Vice Councillor, Miss
Viola Barrow. Raleigh; Secretary w. A.
Foglcman Salisbury; Assistant Secretary.
Miss Queen Ingle; Treasurer. W. D. Phil
lIps. Spray; Assistant Treasurer. Miss Dell
lila Debs: Guide. Mrs. George A. Kluttz,
Salisbury: Guards, A. B. Cleaver and G. O.
Kelly. Of Cornelius: Grand Representatives,
John F. Reynolds. Winston-sale W. A.
Fogleman, Salisbury; ". D. Phillips, Spray,
The State council has had quite large
attendance, and reports show the order In
Furnishing condition. A local council was
formed here last night with thirty odd mem
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
Given Chance to Vote.
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RALEIGH. N. c.. April 29.-An order
is made by Judge Thomas r. Purnell to
the effect that the May term of Raleigh
United States Circuit and District
Courts convene on May 2Tth, instead of
May 26th. the regular time This
change is in order that members Of the
court, Jurors, witnesses and others re-
main at home May 26th and vote In the
State prohibition election If they so
desire.
Judge Purnell has made permanent
the receivership in the case of the
Egypt Railroad" Gulf to Cumnock,
H. A.. Hennesy being the receiver.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
KEEPING IN THE L1MEL1GHr.
Novel Methods of Advertising Employed
by Wilmington Man.
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WILMINGTON, N. c., April 29.-Wil-
mington is now being treated to the
sensational in political advertising. and
something that is about calculated to
make Tammany braves go away back
and recline.
Colonel George L. Morton. who is
running for reelection to the General
Assembly. and who is prominently iden-
titled with the anti-prohibition move
ment, is to the fore in this line. and
now, sandwiched between advertising
slides at the local moving picture the
aires. appear slides calling upon the
people 10 vote for Morton.
It Is understood that Woodus kellum
Esq. who is Mr.. Morton's opponent
is counting on doing something equally
as vivid-maybe having himself de-
picted in moving pictures, with phono-
graphic accompaniment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
YOUNG wo,IAN,s LEG BROKEN
WHILE RIDING IN CIRCU:
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HENDERSON. N. c.. April 29.-Miss
Edith Loughlin. young lady Of fifteen
years Of age, who left Henderson some
two. weeks ago. accompanied by her
father. Mr.. D. C. Loughlin, for Youngs-
vllle O.. to join circus at that place.
returned home few days ago with a
broken limb. In performing the bare
back act, the horse slipped and fell
throwing her over his head. the right
foot landing in a hole. from which
a tent pole had been withdrawn. break
ing the limb just below the knee. Mrs.
Loughlin. the mother and her son.
u. c. Loughlin Jr., are in the employ.
nlent OF circus now travelling in Cali
fornia,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
THEY SEARCH ALL NIGHT.
But ROBBERS NOT FOUND

BLUEFIELD. W. VA, April 29.-Al-
though 5000 men searched in the noun
tains all lastnight for the robbers who
held up and robbed the United States
Coal and Coke Company's pay roll
wagon yesterday morning at Gary. no
clue to the whereabouts OF the high
waynlen has been discovered. Private
detectives are assisting in the inves-
tigation. A tin box in which the money
was carried has been found empty
where it was thrown away. It devel-
soped to-day that the amount taken in
the hold-up was $4,000. although It
was believed yesterday that $4,000 had
been stolen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
The Livingstone Finals.

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SALISBURY, N. c.. April 29-The
feature of commencement exercises at
Livingstone College here to-day was an
address by Mayor o. B. Eaton. of Win
ston-salen. who was heard by a vast
throng OF both white and colored beo-i
pie. The address was one of great
force. and made deep Impression on
those present. The exercises of the.
normal department of the college were
held last night The principal speaker
was Professor j. w. Trent, of Ashe-i
VILE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
SELLS au1crlLY AT PROFIT.
Farm bought and Sold Within n Week
ut $1,000 Proft-New Jail.
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ONANCOCK, VA. April 29.-The farm
known as the Kellam tract. containing
$50 acres. situated near louisville,
was sold at public auction Saturday
for $3.50 to DR.. John ". Kellam To-
day the doctor sold it to Mr.. Richard
T. Ames. of Onancock. for slo,5oo. The
land is desirable. but the buildings are
quite ordinary.
The Board Of Supervisors. at their
last meeting. determined to erect a new
tnil. and Mr.. Thomas ". Blackstone.
the member for this district, left last
night to Inspect number OF buildings
In Maryland and Pennsylvania pre-
paratory to the adoption OF plan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
EAGLES TO HAVE MEMORIAL.
Wilmington Aerie to Have Interesting
Service on Sunday.
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S WILMINGTON, N, c., April 29.-Ihe
Wilmington AerIe of the Fraternal Or
der of Eagles has completed all ar
rangements for its memorial service at
the Academy of Music Sunday after
noon. and splendid program has been
mapped out.
Worthy president w. S. Register will
preside and will deliver n brief adj
dress. The Rev. r, w. Hogue, rector
Of st. James Episcopal Church. will act
as chaplain, and a well-known quartet
and the 1ne Hollowbush orchestra Will
furnish music for the occasion. NIL
liam ]. Bellamy. ESD. an eloquent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY
AND PRESENT HONOR CROSSES
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Special to The Times Dispatch.
NORFOLK, VA. April 29.-Judge
Leigh r. Watts. of Portsmouth, is an
nounced as Memorial Day orator in
Norfolk on May 18th. feature OF
the day will be the presentation OF
crosses OF honor to veterans by Pick
ett-Buchanan Chapter. Daughters OF
the Confederacy
Rev. C. S. Blackwell. pastor of the
First Baptist Church, has been named
as orator for Memorial Day by Mel.
meier-Shaw Camp. G. S, A.. In Berkle!
Ward Cemetery. on May 2lst.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
Bethany to Compile History.

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SPOTSYLVANIA. VA, April 29.-On
the fifth Sunday In May next there will
be held general reunion of the menu
ybers and former pastors of Bethany
Baptist Church. in this county, for the
purpose OF getting together historical
data in reference to the church. This
church il among the oldest IN the
county and has a long and interesting
history, both as to membership, pas
tors and historical events.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
SIS 'e ef TT 9z1 SGSa4n

stages distressing aent caused by
the stuay feeling in the ringing waery
breathing continual hawking and ping but the
blood becomes thoroughly produce
disease becomes dangerous the
lungs become affected BY the blood
IN the blood whe cataIr the
depended disease
ca cleansing the blood catarrhal matter
and circulation, and
Of the mpuri that causing the trouble Then
nay ye the health s cure Of
the trouble Special book medical advice desired
dee to all who write The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.., ATLANTA. GA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
BECOMES ENTANGLED IN SEINE,
DROWNED IN ROANOKE RIVEF
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ROANOKE, VA, April 29.-John II.
Allen, carpenter. was drowned this
afternoon while seining for fish in
Roanoke River He got his feet tangled
In the net, and while endeavorlng to
release himself became worse entan-
eled, and was drowned before assist
ance could reach him. He was ma
tive of Bedford, hfty-five years Of age,
and leaves a wife~and two children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30

young lawyer and fraternal man
warm in the hearts Of many organiza-
tions, will deliver the Grafton OF the
day and will be introduced by DR.. w.
r. Kingsbury. The Eagles will have
the Academy profusely decorated, and
expect q giant-sized audience.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
still I, Raidcd.
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RALEIGH. N. c.. April 29.-Deputy
Internal Revenue Collectors Merritt and
Poole destroyed blockade distillery
OF $50 gallons capacity, and arrested
two negroes operating it, last night
near LAGRANGE. A large quantity OF
beer and other supplies We're destroyed.
The prisoners were carried to Colds
boro,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
To Sell victoria Hotel.

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NORFOLK VA, April 29.-By order
Of the trustees. Tazewell Taylor and
Walter Fl. Taylor the Victoria Hotel,
located on Main Street, and one of the
prettiest and most modern Of the local
hotels, will be sold Friday, May Sth,
at noon for the benefit OF creditors.
The sale was to have occurred to-day
at noon. but was postponed at the re-
quest of would be purchasers, who were
unable to be present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
DOZEN NEGROES IN DANVILLE
ARE SENT TO PESTHOUSE
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DANVILLE, VA, April 29-About
twelve negroes suffering from small
pox We're to-day taken to the pest
house on the suburbs of the city and
placed under guard.
Smallpox broke out. several weeks
ago in negro settlement here. and
DESPITE the efforts of the physicians
spread. No fatalities are reported.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
MORE LICENSES GRANTED.
Judge Hanckel Allows Twenty, Blu,
Many Are Contested.
Special to The Z

l Especial to The Times Dlspntch.
I NORFOLK, VA. April 29.-In the
Corporation Court to-day Judge
Hanckel granted a total of twenty-one
liquor licenses, making a grand total
of eighty-fve issued under the new
license tax, and which will net the
city revenue Of s53.75o.
All told, there are seventy-one sa-
looms to which objections have beer
filed by the Anti-Saloon League, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
Ward Meetings for Portsmouth.
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NORFOLK. VA April 2s.-Ward
meetings have been called for Thurs
day night In Portsmouth by the Dem
ocratic executive committee to select
delegates to the State convention at
Roanoke. The city is entitled to
twelve delegates in the convention
No names ara mentioned for the po-
Sitions. &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
narrel Factory Durn..

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NyAYNEsBoRO. VA. April as.-The
barrel factory belonging. to Hardin
Bros. was completely destroyed by
fire last night hetween I and. a3o'clock,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
Foundlry and Maehine Workn Sold.

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FREDERICKSBURG VA, April 90.
The Southern Foundry and Machine
Works property In this city was sold
'tlon was bought by. James e, Tyler,
executor of Charles e. Tyler, Of Ball
timore, for $7.a50, and another building
by DR.. S. T.NCassady for $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
LARGE BARN BURNED.
Several Horses and Cows and Much
Machinery Consumed by Flames.
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Machlnery Consumed by Flames.
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EUREKA MILLS. VA. April 20
About O'Clock Monday morning the
lorge new barn belonging to Messrs.
Martin & Beuschoten, with its entire
contents. was burned. The loss was
heavy. including five horses. four cows,
harness. wagons. forage and farm ma
chinery. estimated to be about $4,000.
with no insurance The origin of the
fire is rot known. but 1t is supposed
matches We're dropped and found by
rats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-19
FRENCH LITERARY SOCIETY.
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Exercises
at National Rifles Armory.

The twenty fifth anniversary of the Les
Precieuses Ridicules Cercle Literaire
Francois. a French literary society of this
city. was celebrated last night at Ma
tional Rifles Armory. G street near 9th
street northwest, at which there was a
large attendance Of members. their friends
and many members of the diplomatic
corps.
A comedy farce entitled LA Marianne
De Charley c"Charleys Aunt'o OF three
acts was presented and was well received
by the audience AS Charley's aunt Henri
r Cover carried off the principal honors.
His makeup was exceedingly comlcaL
Joseph Becker was amusing as Etienne
Spettigue and the roles of the students.
Charley and Jack. were cleverly PLAYED
by Reed Paige Clark and Jean l. Schultz
The cast of characters was: William
Babberley. etudiant. Henri r. Cover: LIE
Col Francis Chesney. Dore Wolfsteiner:
Etienne Spettigue. advocat. Joseph
Becker: Jack Chesney. etudiant. Jean l.
Schultz Charley Wickenham. student,
Reed Paige Clark: Brasset. domestique de
Jack. William D. Window: Dona Lucia
d'Alvadorez. Mile Marie MacNaughton:
Kitty Verdun. pupille de Spettigue. Nine.
Marie Becker; Arabelle Spettigue. niece
de Spettigue. Mile. Clemence Martin !:
Ellen Delahayne, niece de Dona Lucia
Mile Eugene de Guerin: Julie. bonnie de
Dona Lucia. Mile Marie Gwinn; regisseur,
Franc Boyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-19
Launch Conger Esta blishes a Record

The launch Conger, owned by the Con-
ger brothers of this city. has just been
put in the water. after having received
thorough overhaulng. It is 80 feet long,
8 feet beam. and Is equipped with a 7Az-.
horse power motor. The cabin space is
II feet long. provided with lockers the en-
tire length on each side. Storage room is
provided in the forecastle and fantail
There is a strong canopy top, with heavy
canvas curtains. which gives protection in
stormy weather. The Conger will be used
by the owners as a pleasure craft on the
waters Of the Potomac and Chesapeake
bay.
This launch. upon its completion in Bal
timore in April of last year. was pur-
chased by the Conger brothers for service
which they established with the Atlantic
fleet in Hampton roads From Hampton
roads the launch followed the fleet to
Massachusetts bay and later was taken to
the League Island navy yard. Philadel-
phia. Pa. From there it was taken
through Delaware bay. the canal and
Chesapeake bay to Norfolk, Va. and was
used In service in Hampton roads until
the fleet departed for the Pacific coast
last December. Upon the completion OF
this work the launch was brought to
Washington. thus making a record for
service for craft of its size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-19

falo Bill'O. Swager Sherley, representa-
tive from Kentucky; NJ. A. Smith. dele
gate in Congress from Arizona: Frank +.
Sargent. commissioner of immigration;
NJ Hanihara, secretary Japanese emDas-
sy; Francis B. Loomis. former assistant
Secretary Of state; S. L. Caulfeld. repre-
sentative from Missouri; Charles A. Town
send, representative from Michigan;
George Cook, representative at large from
Colorado; j. p. Ralph, director bureau OF
engraving and printing; Henry Litcnne1a
West. District Commissioner: H. B. F.
Mcfarland president Of the board OF DIS
trict Commissioners Maj. Richard Sylves-
ter, Superintendent Of police; James Ran
kin Young. superintendent OF dead letter
office; L. A. Coolidge. assistant secretary
lex NJ. Moore. J. L. Edwards, Charles J.
Summer. o. ]. Ricketts,, G. w. Harris, A.
Colt Yates. A. F. Cooper, William g.
Erwing. Gus A. Schuldt. J. b. Mccarthy,
D. ]. Kaufman. ]. Philip Hermann, MOT
sci A. Tolson. L. Stoddard Taylor. P s.
Sharp, F. T. Moore. Henry McFriend.
Stuart Mcnamara. Albert E. Jones. J. NJ.
Alfred, w r. Carpenter. F. W. Mordaunt
Hall. j. Fred Kelley. Charles Fletcner.
w. X. Nottingham, c. c. Carroll. James
Thomas A. Green. Maj John NJ Burke.
c. NJ Shinn. William A. Newcome, George
rockingham, Forest Huff. W. ]. Staub,
Leo Crane. c. r. Edwards. U.S.A.; j. NJ.
Culp, vice president Of the Southern rail-
way; w. H. Tayloe, H. L. Pettus. Thomas
E. Evans. Thomas NJ. Cook. c. a. Meal
lister, William j. Carroll. F. B. Lyon.
Charles A. Goldsmith. Fred W. Carpen-
ter, A. J. Volstead. Charles Pora. Robert
w. Cox. William Muhleisen. S. l.. Solo
mon George H. O'Connor. Richard Gold
en-, George CASTOR and Horace P. De
Hart.
Telegrams of regret were read from
Henry Watterson. editor Of the Louisville
Courier Journal; George NJ. Cohan. the
comedian; John Temple Graves. A. Err
LANCER, theatrical manager; Ambassador
Nabuco of Brazil. Frank 0. Lowden, rep
resentative from Illinois; Senator Dolliver
Of Iowa and others.