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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
WANT NEW BRIDGE
TO MANCHESTER
Chamber OF Commerce Workers
Realize Importance OF Suitable
Structure ACROSS River.

Following its successful fight In the
interest OF certain bills before the
General Assembly, and in opposition
to others which would have been detri-
mental to the business interests of the
city, the Chamber of Commerce, under
its reorganization plan, is preparing to
begin another campaign which Will un-
questionably meet the approval of cit
liens.
The more important of the new pro-
jects relates to the building of bridge
over the James River, connecting Rich
mond and Manchester. No work can
begin until the means have been pro-
vided. but the undertaking is one which
has aroused popular interest. 1t is
the desire of those who have discussed
the matter to have erected bridge,
suitable for many years, over which
the electric cars from Manchester tn
Petersburg can come direct into the
city.
Wants Street Sign System
In the other scheme the chamber will
take up a work for which the City
Council was weighed and found want
ing. At present there is no complete
system of street signs and numbers.
ia man must depend upon his guessing
powers to get around and about. For
years the public has complained. with
from the municipal government. In a
practical common-sensc way. the
chamber will urge the importaflce of
this work.
Although it was not concerned in the
mass of sane and foolish measures in
PRODUCED by members of the General
Assembly, the organization studied
them in bulk and found some which
were good and some which We're bad.
1t successfully resisted the passage OF
the Cation rolling stock bill which, II
enacted, would have meant the loss OF
100000 a year to Richmond. The leg
islative committee warmly advocated
the bill which required railroad COM
panies to adjust proper claims for loss
and damage to shipments within sixty
days on Interstate, and within ninety
days on intrastate shipments. This law.
1T IS believed will largely facilitate
the commercial business.
Tho committee likewise urged some
modification OF the child labor BILL,
which, If passed in its original form
would have placed Virginia industries
at serious disadvantage with neigh
boring states. Appreciating the great
benefit to be derived from the loca.
lt,on Of the mineral and forestry exhibit
Here the chamber. urged leg islation to
THAT end. and was gratified at the re-
! suit Of It's labors.
Tobacco being one of the money crops
OF the state. the chamber has endeay-
| ored to bring about more cordial rela-
| tons between the growers and sellers
| OF the weed, taking up tho subject di-
rectly with the planters. AS result
| OF extended personal correspondence
the value Of the Richmond market will
become more generally recognized.
The business manager ana other off,
cials Of tho chamber are working to-
Igother for. the future welfare of the
| Organization, at tho same time reallz-
Ing that tho best evidence Of this Is
IN no found in results and achievements
N ,v,,ic,,y members and the business
people Will jointly share.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
THE B|RM|NCHAM'S
FINE TRIAL TRIP

BOSTON, MASS. March 15.--The new
scout cruiser Birmingham came into
port late Today, having completed her
trial trips and exceeded the govern
memt requirements IN her official tests.
day for her twenty-four hour twelve.
knot test. Her record was 1928 knots
per hour.
The cruiser on Saturday morning
started on her twenty four hours o21a :
knot test. This proved equally sue
cessful, che vessel maintaining speed
of 22.865 Knots.
In four-honrs' endurance run carly
in the week the Birmingham devel-
oped an average speed Of 24.32 knots.
The Birmingham is fitted with rocip-
,rocating engines or tho American type,
and Is a sister ship OF the Chester
and Salem. In the Chestar's trial, two
weeks ago. she made an average Of
1858 knots for her four hours endur-
-anCe run.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
Silvia still on Reef.

WOoNSoCKET, r. l., March 15.-The
steamer Silvia. of the Red Cross Line,
bound from New York to Halifax, n.
S., and st. Johns, n, T.. which struck
on Sow and Pigs Ledge, at entrance
TO Vineyard Sound, Just before day
light yesterday, remained hard and
fast on the reef tonight, and the
prospect of saving her looked very
slight AT sunset the seas, driven by
O southwesterly gale, were making a
clean sweep over the steamer. Her
crew who came ashore to spend the
night expressed fear that she would
go 10 pieces before morning.
The passengers, all of whom were
taken off the Silvia yesterday by the
revenue cutter Mohawk, to-day went
70 Boston, where they will be sent Ia
their destinations
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
FOUR HUSBANDS IN LINE;
HELLO, BOYS SHE SAYS

LANCASTER, PA, March 15.--With
a merry Hello. boys" Agnes Jane
Miller greeted her four husbands who
were lined up In Magistrate Doebler's
office last night. The husbands were
all willing to testify against her. and
she was committed to jail for trial at
court,
u just got tired OF having the same
husband hanging around every day."
declared Mrs. Henry, the name she got
by marrying husband No. 4. when |
wanted 4 new one / Just disappeared,
and 1t Is not hard to find another hus-
band II you go about 1t the right
way"
Her first matrimonial experience was
In May, 1900. John Rutter was tho
man. Three years later her love was
bestowed on William Moor. She soon
tired OF him, and in February. 1907,
she married Isaac -. Leaman. 1t was
not all bliss, and In February husband
No 4 was captured---Amos Henry, Last
year, however, she thought divorce
from husband No. was adviaable. and
a divorce was granted In March last,
When Policeman Doebler act to work
on the ,asc 1t was with the prospect OF
Idlscovcring two husbands, and now he
Is searching for more.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
MARTIAL LAW
CITY of hatcher Guarded by Military
while Search Is Made for Bodies.


SATCHEZ. MISS. March l5.-'To-day
has been ore OF eeaseless activity for
city oficigIs and the volunteers en-
sased in searching the ruins OF the
Narchez Drug Company's iiye-story
building, which was wrecked yester-
day by an explosion of gas, causing
the death OF eight persons. At night
fail. the remains of two OF the vic
tins had been recovered, that OF
Cleveland Laub, the chemist in charge
OF the laboratory. and Iuez Meter
VILE, one of the young women em-
ployed in that department. Laub's body
was EMBODIED in an excelsior mattress
badly burned. 1t is believed Laut
wrapped himself in the mattress ii
an unsuccessful attempt to escape the
fire which followed the explosion. The
other was the charred torso of wo
man. partially identified as that o.
Miss Netterville. The search of TIL,
debris will be continued until all OF
the bodies are recovered.
An investigation to establish the
cause OF the explosion has been IN
augurated by Coroner Ducrow. While
the city remains under martial law
the two local military companies
patroling the vicinity of the wreck
ed building, there has been no law
iessness,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16

house, and Murphy came to her assist
ance. Smith drew Ills pistol. II was
tllen that they started for the club, and
that smith fired two shots at Murphy.
She did everything possible to get the
two little children ont OF the house,
but her husband was in such state
that lie would not have allowed any OF
them to go IL the three women had not
got by him and run for their lives.
Thought Trouble over.
Arriving Mt the club house. they
were admitted by Clarence Hall, the
club whip, into the back room, where
they sat around the stove until shortly
before / a. NJ, when Hall and Murphy
decided TO go over TO Acca to see /
Smith had quoted down. Hall says
that when they reached the door MUIR
ply Knocked and Smith came out.
Flows everything Uncle SIP asked
Murphy, to which smith replied: All
right; come IN" Hall, thinking that
there would be no more trouble, went
back to the club. a little later one
of the hands of the Acca farm rushed
in. telling Mrs. Smith TO come home at
once. because her husband had killed
Murphy. When she reached the house
Smith had gone, and the dead body of
his victim was stretched on the floor
OF the bed room.
3 SMITH, WHO VIII DC IltE-nlne years
of age next juno, was employed last
fan as manager. and horse-trainer by
Aessrs. Clyde Saunders and Anthony
Griffith. who lease Acca farm. Murphy
vas engaged a short time afterward !
by Smith as a farm hand and groom |
Smith said that aside from the fact
that the man hung around the house |
whenever lie could. Murphy was good
worker. Mrs. Smith declared last even
ing that as far as she knew the dead
man never drauk--at all events she
had never seen him under the influence
OF whiskey.
Before Murphy went 10 work on the
Farm he lived In the city, but he had
often stated that he had no relatives
mt all. Late last night Il was said
that he had sister. Her address '
however, is not known.
Inquest To-day.
shortly after the arrival of Smith ut
The county jail Magistrate J. I. Lewis
MAS called in and issued warrant.
which was served by Deputy Sheriff .
Garneit Asked by Mr.. Lewis IL lie
Extended 70 employ counsel. Smith de-
e'srsd hs was q poor man and could
no. Afsord IT. He said that he would ;
r-kca bis case before the jury. and be- [
sHsvsas that when the true story was /
sal6 he would be acquitted. Later he r
seated is4t be hsd not thoroughly made
- his mind. No Application was made }
&C. ha!l yesterday.
Ma-phy-s body was viewed by the
r,-rrrv coroner. pT. w. 4. Deas, yester- 8
cav. ard il MAS then moved 10 Kain's :
rzssrtASEne rooms where the posi- |
examination and inquest will {
- lsfi .NfS morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
United States to Be REPRESENTED

the discussion. which is to be begun
December 18th. and continue for ten
days, has been arranged. IT begins
with n review OF American civilization,
Its development and influence on the
world. American international law rs
drawn for definition. and discussion IN
many phases, including commercial and
criminal International law. The diplo-
matte history OF the countries OF inc
American continent is down for re-
view, as we'll as It's political economy,
commercial and customs questions, i'm
migration, Irrigation. etc. Many dues-
lions are down for discussion regard
ing government action in economic
Crises and the feasibility of govern
ment control of corporations; also the
relation OF labor wages to tho needs
OF the laborer, the improvement OF la
Dor conditions and tho question OF la
Dor organization. The police and
criminology present two prolific heads
for detailed topics while American
ties likewise are general subjects.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16

WASHINGTON. D. c., March 15.'-
With President Roosevelts enthusiasts
tic approval. officials OF the Depart
ment of State are endeavoring to add
the fun weight of the leading social
scientists of the United states to the
deliberations OF the first Pan. American
Scientific Congress, which Is to be held
at Santiago, Chile, next December
Congress has been asked to appro-
pirate $4,000 that twenty five dele
gates may go to the congress Off
cially representing this country. The
leading universities have indicated
their interests, and many of them VIII
doubtless be represented independent
~.
The congress is to consider Ameri-
can social problems, with a view to
show the advantage Of all countries
of this continent regulating In a uni
form manner some of their institu-
tons or public departments. thus
strengthening their relations of friend
ship.
comprehensive program to govern
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16

deaf-mutes before him. the Rev. j. w
Mcl.aels told by gestures and signs
the story of Nhman, the leper, at the
venable Street Baptist Church yester-
day afternoon. For the several MEM
bers of the congregation who hear, but
who do rot understand the silent Ian
gunge. u history of the mutes in the
State and their progress was read.
Mr. Micliaes who Is an evangelist to
the deaf of the South for the Home
Beard Of the Southern Baptist
was born In this city. He
Will remain here through this week
preaching sermons in the homes of the
deaf families.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
SENSATIONAL ARTICLES
etatc OF New Jersey to Endcnvor to
Stop AnnrchIsttc Publications.

PATERSON, N. j., March 15.--The
attention of the local authorities has
been directed to a sensational article
alleged to have been published by
those interested in the propaganda OF
an anarchistic teachings. Prosecutor
Emsley to-day said that If there was
any staff. Iaw.@under which he could
proceed in the matter, he would sec
that it was vigorously applied. but he
doubted whether the State laws Were
broad enough to warrant him taking
action in the circumstances.
The medium containing the alleged
incend!ary utterances is said to circu-
late chiefly outside of the State SC
that the question of the propriety OF
the publication is more likely one tc
be passed upon by the postal author
tiles
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
GIRL, ASLEEP, READS
AND WRITES IN DARK

LONDON, March 15.-The particulars
OF an extraordinary case of somnambu-
lism are communicated to the British
Medical Journal by DR.. James Russell.
assistant physician at the Birmingham
Hospital. He says that girl twenty
one years old, who is teacher of the
typewriter and a student of music. en-
tered the hospital to be cured of sleep
walking.
While under observation there she
four hours' sleep and busted herself IL.
various ways, including descending
into the mushroom and playing the
plano, tuning a violin and fitting new
strings to it, and crocheting. Her most
remarkable feats, however were read
ing and writing in the dark.
If ever there was faint artificial
light in the room she would avoid it
and go to the darkest corner, where
she would read various books, study
the theory of harmony and write st.
ters.
One of her letters was addressed to
her music teacher. 1t contained short
essay on The Sonata Form" which
was accurate in tense and construc-
ton. Another letter she wrote was
In German. When she awoke she did
not In the least remember writing or
reading.
An examination of her eyes did not
reveal the reason for her being able
to see in the dark She has now left
the hospital, her condition having Inn
proved, but she occasionally walks
in her sleep.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
WEST END CAMPAIGN
Christian Church 10 Raise Fund for
Erection of New Structure.

After days of preparation. the West
End Christian Church will begin this
morning week of active campaigning
to raise the fund necessary for the
erection of new edifice al Hanover
Street and Allen Avenue. on a lot al
ready purchased for $4,000. The Nor
ris Street building will be abandoned
when the other structure is completed
Work of construction will begin in the
next two weeks.
Mr.. e. N. Newman. of the Seventh
Street Christian Church, will direct the
campaign the purpose of the members
being to secure funds from their own
brotherhood. OF the $4,000 needed
West End Church has paid for the lot
and stands for $4,000 more.
The Rev. II. P. Atkins, the pastor
said yesterday that the new church
will cost $4,000 and that there is
every assurance that the building fund
can be easily raised.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
NO CHEAP RATE
Government No Longer Able to Secure
Low Transportation for Militia.

Government No Longer Able to Secure
Low Transportation for Militia.
WASHINGTON, March l5.-Slncc sthc
2 cents mile railroad fare agitation
has beon in the foreground the ques-
ton of paying for the transportation
Of the troops IF tho national guard
over railroads Is before the War De-
partment. Railroads IN several States
have refused to carry militiamen at tile
old rate, which was 90 per cent. Of the
tariff for passengers. Payments have
Keen previously made on that basis,
and circulars from the War Depart
ment do not permit paying q rate IN
excess Of one-half of the regular rate.
Tho state authorities have been noti-
fed to issue transportation requests
and leave final settlement OF the
amount due the railroads to the War
Department.. When settlement Is made
and the exact amount paid. 1T will be
charged to the stated allotment of the
appropriation for the militia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
Senator WhNte Ill.

BALTIMORE, MD, March 15.-United
states Senator William Pinkney Whyte
is III at his home in this city. His
physicians say that while his condi-
alarming. Senator Whyte was taken
III in Washington on Thursday and
has since grown worse. His advanced
-age-~hc Is eighty-two years old--is
against his chances OF recovery. He
sitting to fiji the unexpired term of
the latc Senator Arthur r. German.
Pending the meeting of the Icglsla-
ture he was appointed in Senator Cor
then Governor OF Maryland. Ills first
service in the Senate was In the late
sixties -i-HF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
MRS. CURTIS COMING
siIvcr-Tongucd Orator Of Texas I
Speak Here Again.

Mrs. Mamie Curtis of Sherman
Texas, known as THE silver-Tongued
Orator" will deliver an address at ST
James NJ E. Church on Wednesday
evening at s o'clock.
The Bristol Herald Courier paid this
tribute to Mrs. Curtis:
she is an orator with true ora
tors power. She is of fine presence
with pleasing voice. Her eloquence
is of that spontaneous quality which
carries conviction with masculine force
Her ability to play upon the emotions
of an audience in simple, undramati
way is marvellous"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
BoNE-sHAKERS CAUGHT
Early Sunday Morning Raid Made by

Police.
Er nafiy ~ ycstKs nhn were rewarded for
ihni, ,t IN. nv the capture of sew
en- en- dnsky abone shakers" who We're
doing IT, y gMEs an F stree t. T fhs
rear Of NO. 1908 E Ma,.s nlA nf ono 1etn 1
MS Snu. VII ,vho vas calmly rakins in the
proceeds proceeds o" OF the the widow" when the
officers walked in. ,.,,ture tho roc,
At this important luhe.a.1h 'nnes s"e i ana
we Were talKi re- ~ Urn so intently that
there Walv' VAS NO no tine to ESCAPE the iror
hand Of VIII q Mq 9he pil /" ms
I" i1nn,or c,, .Wer Coles Tom Johnson
Willie Leo. randall Turner, er WIlt ton
Williams ana Burr brooks entered INC
First station In indian file.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
Death Sentence for Thirty.


ST. PETERSBURG. March Ia
large number of death sentences were
passed to-day in various parts of Rus
sia. Those who will suffer the death
penalty include ten robbers at kre-
lmentchug, four robbers at ISiev, three
men who made an attack upon the
post office at Proskurov, three bril-
gands at LODI, a peasant of Karkov
and two political prisoners at kursk'
AT Keka.crinburg, seven men Were
sentenced to be hanged and one to inn
prisonment for life for an attack upon
the counting house connected with
mine. the property OF one of the Coun'
cillors of the empire
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
mot mt Lumber Camps.

NEW ORLEANS, La. March 15.----
Another serious outbreak Is reported
ish, whore friction was recently
brought about by negroes accepting q
out in wages, The whites standing out
against the reductions A number OF
shot and special train is carrying
the wounded away,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
Jepkins-Nemohr.

\ pretty wedding took place in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Memoir,
on Friday night. when their daughter.
Annie. became the bride of Mr.. Charles
Z. Jenkins. OF Alexandria. The cere-
II. Mensche. None but the immediate
family was present.
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple left for their future home in
AleXandria.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
want. Flnnnces Invcstisatcd.

NEW YORK, March 16.--After
long denunciation Of Controller Metz
for not providing money to put men to
work on subway construction. the Cen
trail Federated Union decided to-day
to ask Governor Hughes to appoint a
commission to Investigate the manner
In which the finances of the city were
administered. A committee was APP
pointed to go to Albany and consult
with the Governor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
BATTLEsHIP MIssIssIPPI TO
BE PUT IN COMMISSION

PHILADELPHIA, March 15,-The
new battleship Mississippi arrived here
to-day from Guantanamo after sue
essful trip made for the purpose Of
officially testing the vessels machinery
The boat will be locked at League
Island Navy Yard and Immediately fit
ted out. and put in commission IL
will take about month to put on the
finishing touches,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
---------r--.------'----' --'--''--'.-
NynnflOll.

Mr.. ]. 4, Antonl and son, ,, III ITO to his
father. Mr.. a. Antons and ms s'9s'''
who has been sick. ~ 1929 East
NAH p st psaf aas LETT for BaltimGrre to
attend the wedding sof Nh, gnes to
Brown, After tho wedding no 80 -
New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
Joint Icntcp Night Services.

| Joint Lenten services will be held
! in Monumental Church tonight at S:15
o'clock The subject will be Means
I of Graca-Confession." on Tuesday
/ night at st. James Church the sub
ject will be Means of Grace-Scrip-
4 ture." and On Wednesday night at st.
/ Marks. Means of Grace--Works OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
n,.hon Connr,n. seven.

CONFEDERATION SERVICES at Epiphany
Episcopal Church yesterday were very
largely attended, the building being
crowded 10 It's capacity. The rite
was administered by Bishop Gibson
to class OF seven. Taking as his
text "Abhorrence of Evil" the bishop
delivered a most earnest and thought
full sermon. Mr.. Potter. organist Mt
Monumental, presided at the organ. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
Gnmbling Don Rnided.

Daniel Gaines and Dudley Martin
both white men. were arrested yes
terday evening by Policemen Goldsby
and Kuhn on the charge of running
gambling house at No. 4o+ North
Seventeenth Street. One is a railroad
employe and the other a bricklayer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
OBITUARY
Miss Adelaide johnson.
spsciol 60 The Times dispatch.

Especial TO The Times Dspatch.l
SOUTH BOSTON, VA. March To-.
Miss Adelaide Johnson, aged about
twenty-two years, died at the home ot
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. john
son, on upper Washington Street, ear.
Nv Yesterday afternoon. She mad peer
Il great sufferer for long while but,
as she was n lovely Christian char.
acter, she had no fear of death She
was for a number of years organist
at Halifax Baptist Church., near Rod
den. Va, where she. resided With her
parents, before moving to this place
a few wears ago. She was at allstimes
a bright and amiables young lady. and
doservedly POPULAR In compliance
made this afternoons,at. sHalifi.x Bap-
list Church, near Rodden. Halifax
county. Va, the place that was 50
dear to her in her earlier childhood.
frhe floral offerings Were beautiful.
Ralph r. Howell.
special to Tho Times Dispatch.1
FRANKLIN, VA. March l5.--Ralph
y Howell, the eleven-year-o son of
Mrs. j. L. Moorel, of this place, died
nj his home on High Street, this morn
ing. about O'Clock, The father OF
deceased was Mr.. G. M. Howell, who
dad about nine years ago, and his
widow has since married MI j. L.
Flo had only beon I'll with pneumonia
for very short time, and his death
was very unexpected. He was the
nephew Of DR.. B. ". Rawles, OF Rich
mond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-16
Girl Commit. suicIdo

TRENTON, II. j.. March 15--Mor,,
ret Burton. aged fifteen years, shot and n
killed herself Tonight at her hoTna
The girl mad become Respondent over
the care OF her mother, who has been
seriously III for some time