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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

AIR. aud Mrs. w s. Kessler lcfs yes
terday for a months visit with rela'
tiyes In Alya.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

Senator Henry S. Johnston returned
last night from Sulphur whore he at
tended the X OF = grand lodge meet
ing this week
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

cell TO day on matters before the cor
poration commission.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

Mrs. j y. Keys entertained az 9
o'clock dinner last evening al her
home. 40S Eaai Oklahoma avenue. in
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

VIM lsushy the Indian Territory
coal baron was here last night TO at
Tend the banquet al the Masonic
temple
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

10. F.. Messenger, OF Holdenvile IS
ii the city
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

c. s. Brengle, of the Leader bnsl-
ness department. has returned from
Sulphur where he attended the X. of
r grand lodge this week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

Pat McGinely was in the city last
evening from Norman
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

Representative J S. Shearer has re.
turned from Oklahoma City where he
has been attending the State Wood
mems convention.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

j. S, McNally. general passenger
aeent for the Rock Island railroad in
iA in the city consulting Chief
Justice r. L. Williams In regard
to the routing OF the special train car
i.ing the Oklahoma delegation 20 the
Democratic national convention at
Denver in July
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-08

Col Roy Hoffman. OF Chandler,
was among the distinguished visitors
at the banquet given NJ the Masonic
temple last evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
BOY CHARGED WITH
FORGERY AIRES TED
Frank Jennings Denies Guilt,
But Many Charges Have Been
Made Against Him.

Frank Jennings. a youth Of eigh-
teen years. was arrested yesterday
evening and taken UP to the Second
Only one charge, that of forging the
name Of Mrs. Ada NJ. Cabell. Wife OF
Henry L. Cabell, was preferred against
the boy but it Is stated that there are
other. allegations Of moro serious
nature.
When seen last night in his cell,
Jennings denied all charges against
him. and strongly declared his limo
cence. He was, however, delivered by
his brother to the police at head
quarters yesterday afternoon, Which is
looked upon as practically q confession
Of guilt. He has employed Mr.. Gilbert
Pollock as his attorney.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
WALKING AROUND WORLD.
Companions Gone, Globc-Trottcr Keeps
StOicnlly Mt His Task.

Companions Gone, Globc-Trottcr Keeps
Stoicnlly Mt His Task.
Henri Mosse, who sets himself down
on hotel registers as a globe tro tier"
arrived in the city yesterday from Roa-
noke, Va, on foot and is now stop
Greek, and speaks but little English.
A Times-Dispatch man called upon him
in his room last night. but failed to
gain much information, as the two
could understand but little they said
to each other. It seems that Mosse
left Paris with three other men to en-
circle the globe some time during the
present year. One Of the men died,
another got lost in the shuttle. and
Mosse doesn't know where the third
one Is. He Is holding up under tho
strain, and is still walking on his jour
ney, with his little pack on his back.
He could not make the newspaper man
Richmond, and where he would go
from here. but he said there was a
Greek on Broad Street who could cas-
lily translate his Zine Of talk" into
English.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
WILL BREAK GROUND
FOR new BUILDING
Interesting Exercises Will Be
Held by Y. M. G. A. This
Afternoon.

The chief feature OF the New Year
festivities at the Central Young Mems
Christian Association to-day will be
new building. preparatory to tearing
away the old property on the lot at
Grace and Seventh Streets. The event
will be signalized by a short service,
beginning promptly at o'clock this
lows:
Mr.. o. A. Hawkins, chairman new
building committee, presiding-Prayer.
the Rev. Thomas semmes; UNLOCKING
Sills: pulling out the first nail. Mrs. Al.
G. Gentry, chairman woman's commit
tee; taking out the first brick. Ramon
a. Fisher. eX-presidentAo OF BOYS Bln!e
Joseph Bryan. Cd, Master Kenneth VIII
son Carr, Master James Douglas 8Lecky,
Jr Master o. J. Sands, Jr., Master $.
K. Mckee. ,Jr; Every friend OF the
The new building committee has pro-
ceedcd most carefully in its study OF
plans and in preparations, ana the re-,
ports of the twenty archltects now
viii be In the hands of the committee
on February 5th. The building west OF
the corner will be torn away during
January. and the one On the Z. corner q ss
building. The committee is anxious
to proceed Just as soon as the friends
viii make it possible. There is need
that the contributors aid the commit
tee by the prompt payment of pledges.
Other Features. sSs 81
In the association hall at 1880 there
will be a matinee for boys and girls.
This will be followed by gymnastics
in the gymnasium at 44:SO and o;3o
At $50 IF. NJ the first Of the win
ter night entertainments will be given
by Mr.. Joseph Lorrain, Of New d ork,
"the manufacturer of smiles" III his
songs, whistling. etc, and
BY Polk NInler's Old South Quartet \ I,
their negro songs that are thoroughly
enjoyed by all. At 10 o'clock there
| will he basketball In the gy mnasium,
and the day will close with !. fe low
In tho mushroom on the main fioor.
1.-The members of the board OF ulrec-
ltors and woman's committee VIII re-
ceive informally from to, $3.50 +. N
The burlesques art exhibition, VIII
| he open from to $3.50 o'clock, In
charge Of Mrs. vs. s.. Murray and
Tickets for the night entertainment
can be secured at the associates
| lust before the entertainment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
NEW REGIME IN HENRlCo
Change Went Into Eject at ,IidnIght-OlI
Officers Leaving.

Change Went Into Eject at ,IidnIght--Old
Officers Leaving.
Carrying their papers and other accumu-
lated belongings several of the old officers
who have long been familiar figures at Hem
rico Courthouse took leave fora time at least
Yesterday. giving place to their SUCCESSORS.
who assume their duties this morning
Early in the day Mr.. Simon Solomon. who
has for years held the sherit.s keys. went
forth with his belongings in suit case 10
erter the pursuits OF civil life again Mag
!slrate Angle also swept and sarnished his
Office in the basement. but took the precap-
ton to lock the door and take the key with
ham. saying that he should not be surprised
II he would again occupy the Office in a
short time. Mr.. Green. the TAILOR. also
moved his goods. and as the clock struck
IL last night. turned over the jail Keys 10
his successor, Mr.. r. c. Garnet. This morn
are well supplied, and things In Henrico
will go the even tenor of their way as
heretofore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01

The Rev. Victor I. Masters, of Green
vile, SC, has arrived in the city and
to-day will take UP the duties as as
|sociate editor Of the Religious Her
laid. making his home here in the fu-
|ture.
The Rev. DR.. r. H. Pitt, editor OF the
Herald, long ago found that one man
could not look after the interests Of
the paper, which has grown steadily
In the last few years. Mr.. Masters
comes admirably qualified for his new
work. For seven years he was assoc
ciate editor OF the Baptist Courier. OF
|Greenville, S, c., and for two years ed
tor and proprietor Of the Baptist Press,
of Greenwood, S. G. He is an a. NJ.
graduate Of Furman University, S. c.,
and a&full graduate OF the Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary, Of Lou
lisville Ky. He has a broad acquaint-
ance with his church ana it's conditions,
| liz Virginia. In the early years of his
ministry he was pastor Of a church a t
lPocahontas 81 s lfs5.
Mr.. Masters has secured residence
| In Barton Heights and will DO Joined
there byyhls family in a few weeks. Be
sides his duties as associate editor OF
the Herald he will spend some time
travelling throughsthe State and preach
ling In the various Baptist churches, so
as to be we'll acquainted with the peo-
ple Of his denomination In all parts Of
Virginia. s5 IA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
CHRISTMAS TREE

Seventh Street Sunday School Has Big
Celebration.
The Sunday school OF the Seventh Street
Christian Church held its Christmas cello
tration In the lecture-room of the church
last night. The decorations were fitting to
the Christmas time, and tho rooms We're
Allied with the children and their elders. 4
large Christmas tree stood ut the end Of chs
presents from II
who have been punctnal in attendance and
proficient in their lessons. sS D
Mr.. u, t. Webster presided, and tho fol
HON erton stereoptlcon Views little Folks
in# Other Lands" MI, Cameron johnson;
solos, Misses Juliet Anderson, Edna Chill,
dress and Isabel Smith; recitation. Misc
Marguerite Stoltz. The ent ertainnent closed
with a. prayer by the pastor, the Rev, Or
J. y. Haley. Is bg Ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
lights W|[[ BURN
THROUGHOUT week
City Electrician Trying to Keep.
Streamers on Broad Street
Permanently.
STREET CAR FOLK GENEROUS
General Manager, Huff Promptly
Agrees to Continue Service
Until Monday.

Through the courtesy OF General
Manager Huff, of the Passenger aud
Power Company, the streamer lights
on Broad and Main Streets Will burn
until midnight on Sunday. In tile
meantime. city Electrician Thompson
will make an official report to tile
Committee on Electricity. recommend.
ing that tho service on Brond street ne
continued indefinitely. the fund for
that purpose to be provided in tie
budget for the present year.
The advertising" lights cost SIS a
night; the cost OF one arc lamp IL
II cents night. This latter fact may
be revelation to citizens in the All
nexed territory, who are clamoring for
them, and who apparently have been
under the impression that the cost
WAS about SIT minute. There is 4,
general cry from all quarters for bet
ter facilities. but the Broad Street de-
mand for the steamers Is simply ire
sistible.
Can Get Cheap Rate.
( Mr.. Thompson said last night that.
for Broad Street alone cheap rate
can be secured. but he thinks that for
the edification OF passengers on WASH
lngton trains the service should extend
to Efba instead of the Masonic Tenn
pie II Council declines to make the
service permanent Mr.. Thompson will
urge that the streamers remain 80
that the power may be turned on for
special occasions. He will interview
the merchants to-day and see what
they are willing to do about 1t.
In this connection 1t Is proper to
remember that Councilman William,
Lambeth White suggested that the
sparkling facilities be provided for
New Years night, and out of the gem
crosby of Its heart the Passenger and
Power Company threw in four extras.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01

way to,esee some friends. but as he
did not find the house number easily.
negro was chartered as q pilot. When
pocket for dime, but almost dropped
dead the next morning when he found
that he had parted with the gold coin.
That was bad enough, but when he
called on his friends Monday night
called to say that the gentleman evil
IDENTIFY gave him the gold by mistake.
AS Mr.. Epes was expected that eve
ming. the honest man promised TO re-
turn. TRUE to his word, he turned up
with the money, got dollar for his
honesty, and was thankful
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01

ging. In short time President Pc
tiers, of the Common Council, appeared
and when Mr.. Lynch, who was not ex-
pected. came In the place of Alderman
Mann who did not report the workmen
got busy. They kept it up until
o'clock in the afternoon, and in each of
the fourteen cases examined the Rich
ards charges were substantiated In
all of them, however, he did not have
his figures exactly confirmed for there
was more or less haggling over the
tape line. But in the end he was over
whelmingly indicated.
In the statement printed below the
amount of the overcharge as presented
by Mr.. Richards is given, together with
the amount which the committee adj
mitted In the shape of an overcharge.
The Marshall Ward Councilman picked
out fourteen, and only fourteen cases.
and as there was glazing discrepancy
the fourteen were investigated. In other
words. he bagged fourteen out of pos
sible fourteen. The list speaks for It,
self.
AS to what ne believes to be excess
isive charges for work, aside from the
incorrect measurements. Mr.. Richards
fortified his position in another partlc-
ular by selecting contract which cost
a citizen S13450. He found out exacti;5
low IHuCn eXcdVdClllS was necessary,
how much pipe was needed, and all
other facts, and then interviewed four
OF the leading plumbers of Richmond
Their estimates were: s6S.07, s51.7O,
the two others being $3.50 each. This,
however, was merely side line SO to
speak.
Contractors Already Paid.
! When a property owner desires to
toonnect his house with the street sewer
he must apply to the City Engineer,
who gives out the contract. Apparent
lily. the greatest cost Is In making the
1 excavations. Mr.. Bolton explained that
the regulations require a two foot
ditch for pipe anywhere from six to
twelve inches. The ditch must be
larger as the size of the pipe needed
lis Increased After the work is COM
pleted the Sewer Inspector turns in a
statement. bills are made out and the
contractor Is paid. The property own.
Ier, however. does not settle until few
months later, and it happens that ir
these Marshall Ward cases the city ha.
settled with the contractors withou1
collecting from the citizens Thank,
to Mr.. Richards, the latter will receiy,
financial benefit as outlined in the ia
, BILE printed above, and unless the eli,
can recover from the contractors i
will lose the difference between the 40
tual and the erroneous amounts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
HOT FIGHT ON FOR
SENATE [ C LEI:
Prominent Politicians All Over
State Interested in Lynch
Booker Contest.

With the Democratic caucuses Of the
two houses Of the General Assembly
less than a week off, only one real
fight is in sight-that for the clerk
ship of the Senate. Mr.. Thomas a.
Lynch, of Tazewell, and Hon. Marshall
B, Booker, OF Halifax,sare the candi-'
dates, and prominent party leaders IN
many sections have been drawn sac-,
me other Indeed, 1t Is overshadoWlnG
nearly every other battle to he deter
mined In the early stages of the SEES
sion, and 1t Is freely predicted that the
.iinal result will be close
MT, Lynch has beenSon the ground
for several days, and lie and his friends
are working like beavers Nh. Booker
VIII be IN tomorrow, He Will open.
.heauauarters ut AIurphys. ere Mn.
Lynch has his, and some lively 81 scrai,.8
ping Is expected fromathnt time unlll
the caucus determines the matter next
Tuesday night. sS51 "a If
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
BACK FROM CHINA
Or. and oirs. Woods to Spend Sometime
In Richmond.

III. anu MIS-. NUUuS 10 Spend SOmetfnfe
In Richmond.
Dr.. and Mrs. James B. Woods and family
lnrded at san Francisco on Friday. and
are expected In Richmond by the end Of this
week. DIR. Woods who Is from CharIottes-
Vile. is graduate of the medical depart
mint OF the University OF Virginia. and has
lived In China for tho past fourteen years.
engaged in medical missions In connection
With the Southern Presbyterian Church.
While located at Using Kiang Psu last year.
In the heart of the farlin!ne district. he was
for the distribution of supplies. and large
amounts OF money and food STUFF were sent
out through this agency 10 those who were
actually starving.
While In this country DR.. and aIrs. Woods
viii make their stay with Mrs. Woods
Pc rents the Rev. DIR. and Mrs. James P.
Smith. OF Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
WED IN WASHINGTON

Rchmond Couple Marry at the National Cap-
Trienda OF Mr., NJ. a. Martin and Miss
Iernie Tucker, q popular young lady of
Church Hill, were surprised yesterday to
learn that they had been married in Wash
'inpt0n, their Intention having been kept u
ii ofound secret up to. the last moment.
ccrpe Will return to tho city and will res!
side at No. 2208 NJ Street. Mr.. III. Waverley
Melton, ii friend Of the young people. Sac-,
evmlanied themato Washington and acted
as best man. M. 5
a MI. and Mrs, Martin have q large number
Of friends In tho city. especial " In the
Hast End. Where they both reside. Vt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
VIOLATE RULES

Members Of Virginia Militfn Called t.
Task by General Vaughan.
In view of certain Irregularities II
the service, General G. c. Vaughan
commanding the First Virginia Brig
ade, has issued an order as follows:
tsIt has come to the knowledge
OF the commanding general that
communications from members Of
the Virginia volunteers have been
addressed and forwarded direct to
the ndjutnnt general, United states
Army, contrary to regulations.
"CommnndinE officers of COM
pnnles of the brigade will instruct
the members of their respective
commands of the improperly Of
such, and take such other action as
In their Judgment will avoid like
occurrence"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
!. Acted In selr.nefanse.

vi on the charge of cutting Robert Ramsey
J(coored) In q brnwl near Seven Il Pines
William Calvin, also colored. was released
ny Magistrate Thomas, in Henrico. yesterday
morning, Calvin proved to the satisfaction
OF the court that he did mot use his knife
iuEtIl after he had been Knocked down saNf-
eral times, showing clearly that his act WAS
In &c f-defepAo, K l Tx III, stl4 8Sia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
TO BURNING
HOUSE,; NEVER CAME BACK
Widely Known Physician Of Hanover County Meets
Awful Death in Flames Daughter and Son
Have N arrow Escape.

DR.. Thomas T. Williams, one of the
oldest and, best known physicians OF
Hanover county, suffered an awful and
tragic death early yesterday morning
when he was consumed in the fire
which destroyed his home. His daugh-
ter, Miss Agnes Williams, and one of
his sons, Mr.. William Williams. who
was at home on a visit. narrowly es-
capped cremation. DIR. Williams himself
would have been saved had he not, for
some reason unknown, gone back into
the house. The children attempted to
prevent him from going, but unsuccess-
fully, and he did not come back. Both
son and daughter were badly burned,
and Miss Williams had her hands lac
Grated in smashing her windows to es-
cape.
Origin Unknown.
How the fire started, or at what
time. cannot be said. Even the nearest
reighbors did not see the flames until
nearly o'clock, when the house was
already doomed. 1t is supposed that
the blaze originated in the kitchen.
where the house caught once before,
about four years ago. Constructed OF
IeWn lO6S anu weather DOdTulHS, tNe
building was an easy prey to the
flames, and but an hour or two elapsed
before IT was reduced to ashes.
DR.. Williams lived within quarter
of mile Of Peakes Station, on the
chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. and but
a short distance from Hanover Station.
The neighborhod is we'll populated for
a rural district, but the fire began at
an hour when everybody was still in
bed.
III clad as they were, Mr.. Williams
and his sister rushed for aid, but the
house was too far gone when assis-
tance arrived.
Leading hyklcian.
DR.. Williams was seventy-two years
OF age. and he had been for number
,ot years one of the leading physicians
in the county. He was native OF
Maryland. and served in the Confed.
crate Army as surgeon of Maryland
regiment. Immediately after the wal
he moved to Hanover county, and there
married Miss Pollard, member OF thu
we'll known Virginia family of tha
name He is survived by three daugh
tors: Mrs. Bowe. widow OF Bowler Bowe
OF Hanover county. and brother o.
Mr.. N. w. Bowe, Of Richmond: Mrs
Francis Loucord, OF Atlee, and Miss Ag
mes Bowe: and three sons-Thomas
Med and William.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
Case Postponed.

Hiram crutchneid tcoloredl appeared In
the Police Court yesterday morning on the
charge OF selling liquor without a license.
Hc was arrested on Sunday by Bicycle Po-
icemen Bolton and Palmer on suspicion o.
running a speak easy" in the eastern part
OF the city. Palmer was too Ill to appear.
and the case was continued to January 9th.
The negro was bailed in the sum OF $500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
Leading Physician.
FOUND HONEST NEGRO

Hotel Clerk Got Back $3.50 In Gold
Given for Il Dime.
Edward Epes, the popular young
night clerk of the Hotel Guerrant, has
Just escaped double case OF nervous
prostration. In his stocking Christmas
morning he found a S2.507gold piece.
"A few evenings later he was on his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01

New Years Day at Deep Run Hunt
Club will be celebrated by n morning
behind hounds. the Riverside Pack. of
Petersburg, hunted by the master OF
Riverside. Mr.. Leroy Roper, furnishing
the sport
Deep Run Pack will not be unken-
neled, and while tho Petersburg sports
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01

Imen have the privilege of hunting the
country. they Will have as their guests
the members of Deep Run.
The meet will be at the clubhouse. Mt
| II o'clock. and after the drag. u re-
Iccption will be held at which several
prominent society women and debu-
tantes will receive
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
What Richards Charged and
Proved in Fourteen Gases

e
Claimed. Allowed
MaISin Johns 3l4
:" fourth Street,. O4
D. Horace
H. Street.
g. Marsha
Marsha
, Virginia
Thomns r. BOYLE $50 4
D. i 81
w. - Hose III North
IA IS ri ce & 80
]. and 49, H. o. Carlton houses
iss sa.. issi li.. a;,a street, 81 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
A. w. Smith Fined

y. W. Smith Fined.
w. Smith twhite) was called In the
foilce Court Yesterday morning to answer
to the charge OF being drunk and disorder :,
and cursing and abusing John a. Williams,
Ia was fined $40 and put under 500 30.
curity.