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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-02

Mrs. John R. Mcmahon. known in lit
erary work as Margherita Arlina Harm,
is dead of pneumonia in New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-02
JEFF DAVIS DEBUT.
Arkansas Senator Delivers Maiden
Speech.

Breaking all traditions and prece
dents, United States Senator jefferson
Davis. of Arkansas addressed his col
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-01-02

The best sponges cost $40 a pound.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
'ELJ!DED PARENTS AND
SLIPPED AWAY TO WE'D
PHYSICIAN GOES
AS MISSIONARY
Well-Known Atlanta Doctor
Gives Up Practice to Enter
Service of Church.

Or. ]. McF. CASTOR. of Atlanta, Ca,
has been appointed medical missionary
to Lai-Chow. China, By the Southern
Baptist Foreign Mission Board. With
his wife, who was Miss Gay. of Fluvan-
ma county. Va. he will leave for tho
fer East about September LIST.
DR.. CASTOR has acquired some promi-
hence as physician and surgeon in
Atlanta, and is well-known by his con-
tr.butions to the medical journals. His
father was one of the most eminent
physicians in the South.
DR. CASTOR has spent some days in
the city preparing for his trip. and has
been entertained by the physicians here.
A good part Of his time has been spent
in the hospital wards. The funds for
the hospital In which he will work in
China were given by two Of the lead
ing physicians OF st. Louis, Mo.
The Rev DR.. r. ]. Willinghan1, sec
rotary of the foreign mission board.
who has recently returned from trip
around the world said yesterday that
he did rot know of a better field for
musician and surgeon. While at Lai-
CHOW he stood on the side OF a noun
tain lust above the city and counted
as many as eighty towns and villages
in plain view. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
LED BY DIR. CHAPMAN DENOMINATIONS HERE WILL UNITE
IN GIGANTIC EUANGELy77C C4Dl2AlGNNEX7 YEAR

b <
from those denominations which have.
heretofore been most doubtful OF the
wisdom OF a concerted movement.
Not for sixteen years, since Dwight
L. Moody preached in a great wooden
tabernacle. built on the Allen lot, at
Fifth and Main Streets, has SO glgan-
tic a religious effort been launched In
Richmond. the Ministerial Union plan
,aing. under DR.. Chapman's leadership,
campaign which will be felt In every
section OF the community, and which
will make its impress on every strata
OF society.
Dr.. Chapman has recently closed a
month OF remarkable evangellstic work
In Philadelphia. where lie was assisted
by thirty or more speakers and sing
ers. The meetings were described as
being among the most notable ever
held In this country Philadelphia
reports OF the services, and one paper
printed an illustrated eight.page sup
plcment At present the famous
preacher, with Mr.. Charles M. Alexan-
der tho singer who accompanied DR..
Torrcy on his record breaking trip
around the world Is holding a series
OF services In Norfolk.
When approached by committee
from the Richmond Ministerial Union.
Or. Chapman replied that his engage
ments In this country and abroad would
prevent him from coming here this
year, but indicated that he would be
FREQ In January next, or could visit
Richmond later. The Ministerial Union
yesterday decided to accept the Jan-
uary date. A committee consisting OF
the Rows. p. M Ramsay, d. D., Russell
Cecil .. D., William Meade Clark. ].
X. Joliff. M. s. Colonna. j. G, Mac
Il II II
Guthc and Mr.. S. X. Mckee was APP
pointed to hold II further conference
With the evangelist and to proceed
With tho detailed arrangements8for the
gatherings. securing halls, speakers
singers. etc, This committed will so to
Norfolk on Thursday morning to con-
Sill pr, Chapman and the Rtan OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
.H0YT PARTY HAS
MANY |N|SHAPS.
Big Automobile Stuck in Mud
hole and Ladies Come by
Train.
MRS. HoYT PAINFULLY HURT.
knocked Down by Swinging
Door at Hotel-May Buy
Place Near Westover.
MRS. HoYT PAINFULLY HURT

Driving a sixty-horse power French
touring car from New York to Rich
mond, Mr.. Colgate Hoyt, OF New York.
arrived here early yesterday morning.
with the machine inches thick in Vlr-
ginia mud With Mrs Hoyt, Miss Hoyt,
Miss Rice and w. II. Cox. a chauffeur.
he pulled into Williamsburg on Sun
day afternoon. The ladies of the party
came on to the city by train, Mr.. Hoyt
and his chauffeur remaining to fight
1t out with the mud.
At the Jefferson Hotel Mrs. Hoyt met
with q slight accident yesterday at
kternoon Just as she started out the
Main Street entrance, She reached the
door-a light frame affair. which
swings back and forth-as a woman
was preparing to enter.
Being unable to move in time, Mrs.
l4oyt was knocked down and somewhat
bruised. She had to be lifted into a
chair which was carried to her room.
a physician being summoned In the
meantime. It was said last night that
she was not seriously hurt.
Going to wcstovcr.
Although his plans are not definitely.
known, it was stated yesterday that
Mr.. Hoyt will go to Westover to-day
to inspect some property. 1t is said
that he contemplates buying home
In that neighborhood. AS the automo-
bile had to walt here for repairs, Mr..
Hoyt arranged to make the trip In
launch.
which cost-about $4,000, is one Of the
finest that has ever come into Rich
mond. 1t is thirteen feet long.
In addition to its passengers, It car
ried q large amount OF baggage. In
GLIDING two steamer trunks, and did
seem to falter under the load until
It struck Virginia mud hole near
williamsburg on Sunday, where 1t was
anchored for four hours.
AS the automobile was not able u
lit itself out under Its own power
Mr.. Hoyt had to forage for teams. In
a ramble over the woods and fields he
secured eight mules, hired them, and
watched them turn the trick. the
machine was not damaged by Its ex.
narience. but it required a great deal
OF cleaning and some repairs at
garage on West Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
UNION SEMINARY

Orators Chosen for Commencement E1er-
INSTRUMENTATION In Progress.
Union Theological Seminary Will hold ITS
commencement exercises during the week
be ginning Sunday. May 10th, Fina! examl-
naiions are now in progress.
The annual commencement sermon VIII be
delivered on Sunday, May 10th. at II a. NJ,
in the First Presbyterian Church BY the Rev:
Theron H. Rice. D. D., pastor OF the Central
Presbyterian Church OF Atlanta. Ga. On
sunday night the annual address before the
mi. sonary society will be delivered In the
seminary chapel by the Rev. Charles r.
Erdrnan D. D.. OF Princeton. The address
10 the graduating class at the close OF the
session on Wednesday. May 18th. viii be de-
liSered by the Rev. W. r. Laird. D. D., OF
rnnvlie, Va.
The annual meeting OF the board OF visi-
tory will be held on Tuesday and Wednes-
day, May 18th and 18th. when a num-
Der of matters pertaining 10 the welfare OF
the institution Will be considered. Among
these are the question of the erection OF the
new refectory building. for which funds are
being raised by the Richmond churches. and
the matter of the increase OF the general
endowment of the seminary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
c. & 0. may HAVE
NEW BOND ISSUE
Additional Funds Needed to
Complete Important
Work.

Although last weeks financing is
sufficient to meet the Chesapeake and
Ohio maturing obligations. 1t Is of a
temporary nature. During the year
ending June 80, 1906. 91.s miles OF ad-
ditional second track were authorized.
At the date OF the last annual report
the portion between Concord and Crook
ed Creek Cincinnati Division), 1913
miles. had not been placed under con-
track. On SIS miles OF the above. and
also on e.4 miles. from Norge to Dias-
cund, involving change OF track.
work had been suspended. awaiting
Improvement in the general financial
situation. The sum Of sl.5347S9 was
expended on this suspended work dur
ing the year. and 1t is estimated that
s1.315.ooo will be required to COM
plete It.
The company, instead OF distributing
a fair share OF profit to the owners
OF the property. was compelled, In or
der to meet the needs OF its shippers,
to apply its entire surplus income. pc
yond the per cent. dividend on com,
mon stock. to the, purchase OF increased
facilities for its traffic. 1t seems rea-
so.,able from the foregoing that the
Chesapeake and Ohio will be in the
market for funds on larger scaie III
thA not distant future.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
BRIDGE SAFE, BUT
new .0NE NEEDED
Commissioners May Urge Modern
Structure Connecting Man
chester and Richmond.

Although the official report prepared
by engineers shows that the Free
Bridge connecting Richmond and Man
chester can hardly be considered In
dangerous condition. recommends
ton will be made to City Council next
week for certain Improvements which
will strengthen some Of the spans. with
probably a report from the commits
sioners suggesting that a new struc-
ture be provided to meet the increasing
demands Of traffic.
The commission, composed OF Rich
mond and Manchester members. Will
meet the latter part OF the week to
prepare final statement. Chairman
James r. Gordon and Secretary ]. r.
.Perdue. OF Manchester are now at
work on the document 1t will contain
the technical findings of the engineers.
together with statements OF facts
which Will largely govern future
plans. II new bridge is erected the
cost will fall upon the two cities which
1t serves.
Traffic Demands 1t.
Mr.. julius A. Hobson, one Of the
commissioners, said last night that
from his information he thought the
present structure was perfectly SAFE.
but he admitted the demand for new
bridge. ut is not possible at the
moment to state just what we will
urge Council to do" he said. for
there are many matters to be settled.
am satisfied. however, that the
cities will be forced to build"
How traffic can be handled while
the work. of building is IN progress IS
a question not easily settled Accord-
ing to estimates a modern bridge can
take the place OF the old one at
cost. of about $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
BEAT FELL0W-C 0UNTRYMAN
Alleged That Russians Set Upon sido

Alleged That Russians Set Upon Sidor
Crrnrochuk Last Night.
Badly bruised and beaten. Sidor Cremo-
ciluk. native OF Russia, was arrested yes
tcrday evening on the charge of nghtinc
with Martin Kocerych, countryman, who
was also arrested. but who did not exhibit
cny marks OF the fray.
Cremochuk seems to have been the OBJ
ject OF the wrath OF several OF his fellow
countrymen, for they Knocked him down.
beat him and stamped him nearly senseless
Later In the 'evening his groans and ap-.
pc ais for help becameso frequent that DR..
Young. OF the city ambulance corps. was
called In to attend him. and the man was
aiken to the City Home Internal injuries
are feared. asg ~ ft5sf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
Traffic Demands 1t.
ORDERS NEW SPRINKLER.

street Cleaning Committee Determined to
Suppress Dust Evil.
Fearing another epidemic of summer dus!
The Street Cleaning Committee at special
meeting last night authorized the superin-
tendent to purchase a sprinkler. arrange
merits being made to secure tch use OF it
until the Council can authorize tho transfer
NJ certain funds for that purpose. Already
there have been many complaints about the
dust. Chairman Julius a. Hobson was pick.
ing 1t out OF his eyes yesterday when a
number OF citizens protested IN the name
OF humanity. and Mr.. Hobson protested
some on his own account. Being anxious to
protect the citizens. he got the members to-
gother and quickly arranged to help sup
rress the nuisance. 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
M'p!ERMoTT's TRIAL TODAY

Has Employed Three Lawyers and Will
Make Hard Fight.
The case OF Edward McDermott and that
Of James Martin and Daniel Timberlake
fcolored), charged either with selling CO.
cane or with having the drug In their pos
sefslon with intent1to sell, will come up for
TIL. second time In the Police Court this
morning. McDermott will make a hard
Geht for liberty. He has employed three
lawyers-Messrs. L. o. Wendenburg, II. NJ.
Smith and Gilbert X. Pollock-to defend
Kim. Martin and Timberlake were dIscov-
cred with the dope" In their possession.
and the penitentiary stares4 them In the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
GOING TO CONVENTION


y,,o,n,a Baptists Will Travel In Special
Section.
E.,,,.,s ~ Virginia are making up party
- LICK will travel by special Pullman over
~. Southern Railway to the Southern Bap-
,isr Convention. which viii! be held at a HOT
Snrinrs Ark. from May 18th to May 2oth.
Irnnp those going from Richmond Will be
the Rev: Dr. r. ]. Wllingham. the Rev; DE-.
and Mrs w. H. Smith, 1.-The Rev. pr. y. =.
Paw. the Rev. DR.. and Mrs. G. W. Mcdaniel.
The Rev. Dr. W. r. l.. Smith. Mrs. Julian r.
Thomas. Or. F. w. Boatwright and the Rev
v. I. Masters.
The train leaves Richmond at 11:15 A. NJ.
on Monday, May 1lth and arrives At Hot
sIrings at Z o'clock the following Wednes-
day morning in time for the first session OF
I he convention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
INSPECT WHARVES TODAY
prs,ness Men Going Down River to Organize

on Tug.
Members OF the James River improvement
Ctmmittee VIII accompany delegations from
inc Chamber of Commerce, the business
Mems club the Retail Merchants Assocla-
ton and the Travellers Protective Associa-
ron on a trip down the river in the tug
Thomas Cunningham, Sr, this afternoon.
Tho object of the trim is TO inspect the ship
lock ana wharf property. which the city
Will be urged TO purchase. The working
Committee viii get together and organize
Captain John a. Curtis. who will be In
command says the tug will leave the Seven
,een'h Street wharf promptly al 5 o'clock.
H. win explain the river situation. They
party vii! not return to the city until Z
o'clock, and Captain Curtis VIII provide for
the appetites OF his friends In the mean
time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
BOY BADLY MANGLED

Edmund smith Falls Thirty Feet -, Ont OF
i Tree and Suffers Many Injuries.
ro,,,nr from a tree at the corner OF Ro-
land a Stree, and Grove Avenue Edmund nloA 4;
smith OF No :oos Wess Man n S1ee esoul l9n
( e e.n Of the brain and internal In
i,,rIes are feared. He was taken to Wa arr !,
nerts drug store where ne mas IAN eyer sni
The accident occurred on Saturday AFTER
room. when the boy was PLAYING win sen-
Val companions He lost his balance while
,hiIty feet from the ground. and narrowly
r,ssed striking "a street engine IN his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
WILL OPPOSE IT


Colonel John S. Harwood. chairman of the
legislative committee OF the National Tray
ciers' Protective Association. will go TO
Washington In the latter part OF May 10 op.
lose an act pending ~ Congress to permit
to consumers free OF taxation,
Colonel Harwood Is acting under the direc.
ton of the hoard Of directors of the Trav-
elrrs Protective Association in the matter.
1ht hoard has declared that the passage OF
the law will .nJure all connected with tho
tobacco trade. and thousands of travelling
adversely affected.
Under the proposed law all ralsers Of To-.
bacco can open stores and cell at retail.
this viii place them in position 10 chr, =.
pete with the manufacturers OF Tobacco ard
c.gats TO the detrlment OF the la1ter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
Minor Disorders.

Several assaults and cases of disorders
occurred last night, and the police We're
busy carrying in the alleged culprits. -.
John Norvell (white) was arrested by
policeman Werner on the charge Of as
saulting Frank Profit.
I lille Edwards tcolored) was locked up on
the charge OF assaulting Augusta White.
She was taken in by Sergeant Ho'dcroft. 1
William Perkins (white) was arrested by
Policeman Daniels on the charge OF being
drunk and disorderly on the street. In
tho station house he used language offensive
to the officer. and this was also marked
down against him
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
Youthful Richmond Couples
Went Off Together and Had
Double Marriage.
BRIDES EACH 10 YEARS OLD
Mother OF One Discovered Clothes
Behind Hall Rack and Stopped
First Elopement.

Unsuccessful in their first attempt
Il, he married, made about two weeks
aro. Miss Edyth C. Adams. scarcely
seventeen, and Mr.. W. w. Vaughan. q
little over eighteen years of age, not
only got away themselves on Sunday
night, but took along with them an
other Youthful couple-Miss Alice E.
Martin, eighteen, and Mr.. Harry w.
Lucy, twenty years old. a double cere-
rlony was performed at S O'Clock on
Monday morning in Pelham. n. G., Mr..
and Mrs. Vaughan returning TO their
home, No. 241s West Cary Street. and
their friends going to Baltimore 10
spend the honeymoon.
Too Young, Parents snid.
some time go MP. Vaughan and Miss
Adams made up their minds that they
could not live happily without each
other, and communicated this fact to
their parents, who. while they lodged
objections, were frank TO admit that
II was only on account of the youth
Of the couple.
Not being satisfied TO await the pleas
ure of The elder people, the two de-
cided to take the reins in their own
hands. Tickets We're purchased both
to the theatre and to Pelham, and all
was in readiness. Mrs. Adams, how
ever, found certain articles OF clothing
secreted behind the hatrack. This gave
her clue as TO the intentions of young
Lochinvar' and his lady love. They
went neither to the Gretna Green nor
to the theatre that night, but laid
deeper plans for the next trial.
Meeting with the same parental OBJ
lection. Mr. Lucy and Miss Martin had
about determined TO wait until Au-
gust, when the groom-to-be would be
almost twen,y-one years of age. the
PARENTS had agreed 10 see the nuptials
celebrated according to the rules at
that time This was satisfactory until
the young people met with their i'm
patient friends on "a Sunday alter
noon"
Slipped Away.
After considerable paIeying. both
couples decided TO be off TO happyland
that afternoon, and laid their plans
accordingly:
Each young man leaving the parental
domicile in company with his flancee'
wearing demure looks as those en
route to evening prayer, slipped out
without arousing suspicion. Later the
couples joined purchased the tickets
and were soon whirling merrily toward
the North Carolina line. They reached
Pelham early in the morning and the
knot was tied forthwith. Without loss
of time the happy ones were soon re-
turning.
Mr.. Vaughan is in the employment of
a transfer company. Mr.. Lucy works
with his father, who lives al No. 1221
West Marshall Street AS soon Is the
father heard of the marriage he wired
his son in Baltimore to stay week
longer than he intended. This the
young man took as ample evidence OF
forgiveness. and telegraphed back that
he would comply with the lnstruc.
lions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
King Brothers Balled.

James and Frank King. brothers (colored,.
We're in the Police Court yesterday morning
OH the charge Of assaultins Patrick Scott,
whom they in turn charged with trespass-
ing Scott could not appear in court, ana
the King brothers were balled in the sum
OF $500 by their father for their appearance
on April Goth. FsS 5sf ss,3s :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
Bartenders' Officers.

At q meeting of the ~Bartenders League,
held on Sunday afternoon. the following offls
GERS were elected: ". H. selvier. PRESIDENT
Q. =. Delhi, vice president; w. II. Martin
financial secretary. The election OF TIL
other officers was postponed until tho meet,
Ing next Sunday. Many applications wer,
received, and the candidates will be initiated
at the next meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
FIVE CLUBS LICENSED
Otter Applications Held Up Temporarily In
Hastings Court.

Hastings Court.
Five OF the eleven social clubs applying
secured liquor licenses from Judge Witt In
the Hastings Court yesterday, the bonds be-
Ing approved. They were Westmoreland.
Commonwealth, Albemarle, Jefferson. Home
uormerIy the Elks) and Helena.
Judge Witt announced that he would act
in all the cases before the 1at OF May. The
Richmond Athletic and Social Club. OF No.
,icn. gave bond, but no anal decision was
ar,icunced. Few OF the mushroom institu-
tons applied the managers being satisfied
that the applications would be promptly re-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
Woman Ia Dismissed.

charged With, dumping tub Of water on the
head Of Mrs. A. H. BEDFORD. a neghbor.
was dismissed OF the charge in the Police
that Mrs. Redford threw ashes into the tub
anu that Mrs Bader retallafed by throwing
the water on her. To both Justice Crutch-
field administered a dose of good advice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
J'pdar Susnic,on

John Jones (coloredl, who was in the
Police Court yesterday morning, charged
with assaulting Fred Jones, young white
man. was ordered held until the police can
Investigate his past movements. He is be-
lieved to be responsible for seve.a! other
assaults and hold-ups.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
MAYOR Spcaks.

The Mems Club OF the First Baptist
Church was addressed last night BY Mayor
carlton Mccarthy, who took as his subject
III ifsmThe Motive the Purpose and the In
sr:ration." The address was a discussion OF
the evils of the country. and was eminently
noints. he emphasized the idea of fghtins
capitalized evil with capitalized good. Fol-
loving the address refreshments were
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
shrIuers Move Headquarters.

Acca Temple. Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine.
will change their headquarters from the
Masonic Temple TO the Jefferson Hotel
for THE increased membership. The cere-
me malls will be conducted In the auditorium,
and the banquets will be served In the hotel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
May Withdraw Petition.

Attorney General Anderson has made no
movement in the Norfolk city poll-tax case
some time ago to the Supreme Court 1t ia
saiG that Mr.. Hermann the petitioner, has
asked permission to Withdraw the paper, but
convenes at Wythevile In June.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
RntI, ca a. .Inil.

Jchn Gruyer and Robert Black ,(colored
were charged In tho, Police Court yesterda!
morning With stealing a hottie Of whiske,
ftcm y. Lleblo, The offense could not bt
fixed on either, and Justice crutchheld pu
teth under 100 security for sixty days
IwEich meant jail, ~ sks XII Nv n nj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
Green,, case Cont,n,,.1

Ing watch from The person 81 hiexapSda.
Marshall, APPEARED in the Police Court veg
tsrdaS morning, but the case was continued
phtil inc 2sth for lack OF witnesses. Green
eAs s'>Slaxed counsel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
Fined for Stabbing.
rt jackson (colored) wa

Robert jackson tcolored) vas fined 500
and put under 500 security for ninety days
IN The Police Court yesterday morning on he
rharge OF assaulting Richard johnson. JobnF
son was pretty badly punctured In sew.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
Ruerer claim Not Valid.

The sewer claim Of William Rueger
against the city, amounting to s3os was
considered at a meeting OF. the Commute.
on Printing and Claims last night. City
Attorney Pollard gave as his opinion that
the claim was not valid, and Mr.. Rueger
tl,ereupon withdrew It,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-28
May Be Cocaine Vendor.

Tom Davis (colored) was arrested last
night by Policeman Duffy on the general
charge of being suspicious character. He
is suspected Of being a vendor OF cocaine.