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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
CELEBRATE BIRTH
OF WASHINGTON
Banks and Public Buildings ii
City Will Be Closed To
Morrow.

More than the usual preparations
are being made in Richmond and all
Virginia for the celebration of the
birthday of George Washington to-
morrow. The day being legal holt
day all banks, public buildings and
offices will be closed. Unfortunately for
the children in the public schools, the
twenty this year falls on Sat
urday. However, their tasks will be
lishtened to-day, and most of the tins
will be taken up with honorins the
memory OF the Father of His Country.
Among the people generally the day
will be one of considerable merry
making. Practically all the clubs aud
organizations will celebrate, each In
the way which to It seems most appro-
pirate and enjoyable. There will be
innumerable George Washington par
ties. Colonial teas and dances and
cherry tree" entertainments.
New Haven Gunrd Comes.
The most important public event In
Richmond will be the reception OF the
delegation from the Governors Foot
Guard. of New Haven, Conn. by the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues. The
Guard will arrive by way Of the Rich.
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railway at 1880 a. NJ. Tomorrow. vii
be met at the depot by detachment
from the Blues, and escorted to the
Jefferson Hotel. The morning will be
spent by the visitors in going around
the city, accompunied by officers of the
local battalion.
At o'clock in the afternoon they
will participate In the dress parade o.
the Blues, the officers of the battalion
dining with them at the jefferson a,
4 o'clock. At s o'clock they will hi
guests of honor at banquet by the
Blues at Murphy's Hotel. at which
time the clock brought by the Guart
as token Of appreciation for the re
ception extended to them on their re
cent visit to Richmond will be pre-.
sented.
Orders Issued.
Orders for the day. signed by Adju
tant lie Masurier are as follows:
I. This command is ordered to re
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
ODD FELLOWS
BIG MEETING
Members of Legislature Address
Lodges and Arouse Much
Enthusiasm.

The joint meeting of Metropolitan
Lodge of Odd-Felows and Belvidere
Lodge, growing out of the official Wis
itation of the latter last night, was
a decided success. Marshall Hall was
comfortably filled with more than 100
members Of the fraternity. Noble
Grand Sutherland. of Belvidere Lodge.
delivered speech. and was followed
by Senator Roland E. Chase, who Is a
past master OF the State. and who
aroused much enthusiasm by his ring
ing words. When grand master las.
year Mr.. Chase visited more lodges
than any officer who ever preceded
him.
Judge Williams. of the Legislature.
from Wytheville, who was introduced
as visiting Odd Fellow. spoke briefly,
receiving much applause. Mr.. Hanger,
a clerk in the Senate. made a short
talk.
Mr.. Frank Butler was master of GER
emonies. and was very happy in his
Introduction of Grand Secretary T..
Wiley Davis. The many witty remarks
of the genial secretary evoked much
The singing of anchored" and Time
and Tide by Nh. John Minter was
der closed the meeting with appro-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21

The games in the Y. NJ. c. a Basket
ball League last night have changed
the standing of the leaders. BY win
ming from the Deltas the Gammas
jumped into first place, leaving the
Alphas and Deltas tied for second
place. The Sigmas, Kappas and Betas
follow in the order named. On Thurs
day night of next week the order Of
games will be as follows: Baters VS..
Alphas. Kappas VS.. Gammas. sigmas
vs.. Deltas.
Summary:
Gammas-J. II. Jones. left forward;
Z. D. Pearson, right forward; Mcc.
Thomson. centre; G. NJ. Schaefer, left
guard: II. T. Leake (captain), right
guard: j. Shapiro. forward.
Deltas-S. E. Hening, left forward;
]. Licr.anstein. right forward; G. B.
Bradley. centre; R. A. Brock. left
guard; NJ. F. Lawrence (captain). right
guard: w. A. Collins. forward; P. w.
Orchard. guard.
Score-Gammas, IS; Deltas, $.
Sigmas-E. D. Johnson, left forward;
F. A. Jett (captain), right forward; II.
E. Gillian, centre: W. B. Sadler. left
guard: w. A. Hutchinson. right guard.
Betas-C. L. McClelland left forward;
II. T. Simpson, right forward; W. A.
Bruce (captaim, centre; B. j. Coffman,
left guard: w. A. Propst, right guard.
Score-Sigmas. IL; Betas, 9.
Kappas-W. A. Graves, left forward;
j. D. Ewell. right forward; l.. E. Van
SAINT centre; p p Thornton (captain)
left guard: G. W. Roach, right guard
L. L. Twining, guard.
Alphas-W. G. Nuckols. left forward
II. B. Cullen. right forward; v. a.
Wells (captain), centre; G. G. Burch
left guard; j. f. Fair, right guard; D
Cohen, forward.
Score-Kappas, 10; Alphas, H.
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port at its armory at $3.50 O'Clock P. NJ
Saturday February %. 1905. in full
dress uniform, for street parade in
honor of the memory of the illustrious
George Washington.
II. This battalion will form, facing
east, on the west side of Eleventh
Street. north Of Capitol Street.
III. The calls will be sounded az
follows:
First call at $40 P. NJ.
Assembly at S:45 P. NJ.
Adjutant's call at 1855 P. NJ.
". The line of parade will be up
Capitol street to Ninth to Grace 70
Fourth to Franklin to Lee Monument.
where The battalion Will be halted
and fall out for a rest of ten min
utes. The battalion will then be re-
formed and return down Grace Street
to Capitol Square. where full dress pa
rade will be held at $3.50 P. NJ, and
the battalion dismissed.
V. The officers of the Governors
Foot Guard will parade with the staff
of the commanding officer. and the
| enlisted men with the non-commission-
ed staff.
| The clock is Il magnificent piece of
work. which will grace the Blues ar
mory when tina. is completed. 1t is
made of mahogany, beautifully carved
throughout. 1t stands about eight feet
tall. On the face is a gold plate, upon
which is inscribed the following:
presented to the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues by the Second Company
OF the Governors Foot Guard of Con-
necticut. in remembrance of October
I is. 1907"
| After the celebration the Blues will
form in the Capitol Square. and Captain
Edward S. Beecher, descendant jof
| Thaddeus Beecher. one of the original
| Foot Guards, will make the speech of
presentation. Major Bowles will re-
ceive the clock for the Blues.
| PDst-O flee Hours.
Postmaster Royal Il. Cabell an
nounced yesterday that in honor of the
celebration of Washington's Birthday,
the following schedule of holiday hours
lwill be observed in the Richmond post
office:
Stamp window will be open from s
A. NJ. until II Noon, and from 3 p. M.
to Z p. NJ.
General delivery will be open from
s A. NJ. to IL Noon. and P. M. to Z
P. M.
Carriers window will be open from
8 A. NJ, to Il Noon.
Carriers will make deliveries as fol-
lows:
Two and three trip mon will make
one delivery, leaving office at $3.50 A. M.
-Four. five and sin trip carriers will
make two deliveries. ending at IL
Noon. or as near that time as pos
siblc.
i Collections will be made as follows:
Carriers will collect boxes on their
routes. Regular collectors will make
!, three collectlons-S A. M, - Noon and
r. NJ Noon collection to extend only
/ through business district
Stations and B will observe same
A hours as main office. except that thcv
will not be open In afternoon or even.
ing.
| Dispatch Of mails to stations as fol-
(. lows:
i As A. NJ, $40 A. NJ. and II "A. M.
B-6 "A. NJ. $3.50 A. M. and II "A. M.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
GEORGE WASHINGTON
AND THE CHERRY TREE

The Cherry Tree Picking" at the Church
of the Covenant tonight promises to be one
OF the most unique affairs of the season. The
tree was secured yesterday from Thompson
flower garden on the Cary Street Road, and
is whopper It Will contain probably 200
cherries. In place of a seed each cherry
will have in 1t present of some kind. The
loading of the tree will be under the
supervision of Miss Margaret Mckee, who
VIII also superintend the distribution of the
branches after the tree has been cut down
by George Washington" otherwise known
as Mr.. George Shafer. The proceeds Of the
affair Will SO to the pulpit fund OF the
church. There Will be no admission fee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
Severe Journey Across Northern Indi-
ann With Snow Fence Deep.

anu With SHOW Fence Deep.
kENDALLVILLE, IND. February 20.
The American car, in the New York
to Paris automobile race, left here to-
night on the journey westward. The
French car De Dion. having been tow
ed in here by farmers team at l
o'clock. may not be able to leave be-
fore morning.
The journey across Northern Indi-
ana viii be severe one. as the snow
has drifted along the roads even with
the top of the fence on either SIDE and
there has been little travel during the
day to heat a track
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
WHITE Men Awe !.

Fred Alberts and Max Bernstein,two
young white men,. We're arrested last
night, charged with assaulting \. B.
Police station, Both denied their
Waiter Hall and Albert Ramos, both
charge OF cursing abusing and threat
ening to kill Peyton Morse. They will
tell about 1t in the Police Court, to !
day. ~. ,sg.s5s " x
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
TAYLOR-RUrTER TEAM BEHIND
IN SIX-DAY BICYCLE RACE

BOSTON. February 2o.-Nine OF the teams
In the siS-day bicycle race at the Park
Square Coliseum finished to-night's riding
o.. even terms. leaving the Taylor Butter
team one lap behind. That team lost the
lap during a spirited sprint led by John Be-
DEL and Fosler. During the night ffty-ono
miles We're covered. bringing the total mile.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
Charged with Stealing.

Matt Doss, a white man. charged with
stealing So from r. B. Vaughan. of No 1901
East Franklin Street. was locked up in the
First Police Station yesterday afternoon.
Doss Is a sorter and marker in steam laun-
dry and went to Vnughan's eating house for
his meals. He is charged with having stoep
The money while Vaughan was out of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
DR.. Hatcher Invited to Boston.

r,oc1cEtr. ~ u, y 7 1e llHss-i3IspHtCH1
ta at VIII be extended to DR.. William E.
Hatcher. OF Richmond. by his lifelong
friend. Rev. p. S. Henson. of fremont Tenn
PIE, to assist in several weeks OF evangeli-
eai services to be conducted a. tie temple
beginning April LIST
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
OBITUARY
Mrs. Rebecca Hnnsrord nluuu.

After a brief illness Mrs. Rebecca
Thursday, of last week, at the home
OF her niece. Mrs. L. w. Hamlet. of
FranktoWn, in the seventy-sixth year
of her age.
Fortress Bland. of Prince George coun-
ty. Her father. Mr. James Spicely, en-
listed in the Revolutionary War, the
record Of his honorable discharge be-
ing in Washington, anu his name on
the register of the State Library here.
Nathaniel Edwards. her great-grand-
father, was a signer of the nonimpor-
tation act. She was for years Il de-
vout member of the Episcopal Church
and q, faithful teacher in the Sunday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
'e-Kappas, 10; Alphas, l
Standing OF the Teams.

On Saturday afternoon. the goth, at
4:S0 o'clock return game will be
played with Randolph College
in Ashland. All interested in the game
are invited to accompany the local as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
O'Brien-Thomas.

Speclal to The Times Dispatch.l
At Bedford City yesterday Mr.. William.
Nina Thomas. of Roanoke. who has
risa q mere In the past. We're mar
t rha p ane ceremony being performed at
Nj. Golfer. the pastor. Mr.. am and Mrs
q Brlen Will reside here. where they
nave large circle of friends.
DOdson-Newsome.
Special to The Times-Dispatch.l
!, + "a E'ATHsvILLE. VA. February co.
Miss Rosa Newsome. of Lottsburg, and
Mr.. Thomas Dodson, of Cherry Point
We're married at the Methodist par.
ssonage at this place Yesterday. Rev
Mr.. G. Fl. Williams officiating.
Page-Whltc.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch,
BREMO BLUFF, VA, February co.
A quiet but pretty wedding was cele.
brated In the home Of the bride here
to-day at 8 o'clock, when Miss Louisa
tbs Page. of Newport News. va. Rev
David H. Lewis officiating.
Only near friends and relatives OF
the Family We're present present. The b I'D,
taiior-made suit, with hat and gloves
to match. The bride is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Fl. White, q
this place. The groom is a proml.
News. Va, being connected with the
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Company. After returning. from
their wedding trip they will reside II
Newport News.
Weddings In Albemnrle.
Especial to The Times Dispatch,l
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Februar,
so,-NIr. William 2. Glass, Of this city
and Miss Matte p. Johnson, of Louise
county. We're married yesterday al
the parsonage OF the Belmont Metho
dist Church by the Rev. G. 2, Pleas
ants.
Mr.. Oscar L, Gibson and Mrs. Molli
McAuley, both. of Alberene. this coun
ty, were married this morning at tn
Rawlings Institute, the Rev. DR.. Henri
w. Tribble performing the ceremony
ThOmax-Curtls.
Especial to The Times D lspatch.l
sPoTSYLYANIA, VA, February co.
Mr.. Charles S, Thomas. OF Alexandria
Va. and Miss Annie Curtis, OF Spot
|sylvania. We're married here to-day a
Thigh noon. Mr., Thomas Is an employ
Of the Richmond, Fredericlssburg an,
Potomac Railroad, and the couple will
reside in the future in this county. &
h. t5,i4H
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21

tenant Of the Lacy Rifles, Fifty-fifth
Regiment, Confederate Army during
the war: lived a few years after the
war in Petersburg; then returned to
Lancaster. where the rest of his life.
clerk of the County Court.
lie was Christian gentleman, and
one of Lancaster's most useful citi-
zens., He was member of the school
in establishing the high school which
has been such a blessing to the COM
munity.
He is sur, survived by his widow and one
lives In Petersburg. Va.
Miss SaIlie e. Fletcher.
Especial to The Times Dispatch1
oNANCoCK, VA. + ebruary 2o.-alias
of her nephew. Mr.. Thomas i. Fletch-
er. Tuesday, aged eighty-two years.
She was stricken with paralysis more
| services We're conducted this afternoon
! by the Rev. j. j. Cornick, OF the Epis-
copal Church, and interment was made
enRn s a BrSge Dur Mas F EsasRa @
the oldest OF. eight brothers and Sis.
| tiers. and of twenty cousins, and out
| lived them all except Captain Spencer
/ w. Fletcher, OF Cape Charles, Va.
| G. Julian Pnoli.
| Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, February
| 2o.-Mr c. Julian Paoli well-known
druggist, member of the firm of C.. r.
Link & Co.. suffered stroke of apo
plexy at 1890 this morning. and two
hours later pasSed, away in his room
| time conducted a drug business IN
| Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21

pirate remarks. and the secretary read
letters of good cheer from grand Off
GERS residing at a distance.
Belvidere Lodge. No. 1858, will next
month pay an official call on Aurora
Lodge at Fraternity Hall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
G. Julian Pnoli.
Special to The Times.
! DEATHS

last night at 1890
O'Clock. ut the residence of her
brother, Mr.. j. Norman Bowen, Belle
Meade, Chesterfield county, IN her
thirtieth year, Miss LOTrlE BOWEN.
She is survived by three brothers
and two sisters.
Funeral notice later
GATES. Thursday, February
goth, at 10 O'CLOCK. at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs Oberry ~
North Twenty-siNth Street, Mrs.
MARY S. GATES, in the fifty-siXth
year of her age. She leaves four
children to mourn their loss--Mrs.
Mamie Cherry. Mrs. Pearl Bagby.
Messrs. w. II, and j. w. Gates.
Funeral from Leigh Street Baptist
Church SATURDAY, February I'D,
at 3 p. M. Friends and acquaintances
invited to attend. 1nterment In Oak
wood Cemetery.
Darling mother. thou hast left us,
And we long for you in vain.
But we know that thou art freed from
All thy earthly care and pain,
Freed from suffering. thy spirit
Aud In perfect peace thy soul;
Dearest mother, thou hast entered
In the blessed heavenly goal.
HER CHILDREN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21

Some people try to prove
that coffee doesn't harm
any one.
The best way to know the
facts, is to stop coffee and
note the difference in your
condition. If the head aches,
palpitation, nervousness, dis
appear you'll know why.
It's easy to get along with
out coffee if Postum is used
as a regular beverage. II
is a wholesome food drink
made Of wheat---no coffee
or drugs.
:. There's Reason,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
Robert Robertson.
Snecial to The Times Dispatch. I
4, a, MOOuy,
rsnhcInltn trhn rIn,ns-pIsnatoh.

rspeclalto The Times Dispatch.l
LANCASTER. VA, February 20,--AIr.
A. A, Moody, one OF the most respected
and useful citizens of this scounty died
here an Tuesday, He was born In.
Boydton Va, August 81, 1874, settled
In Lancaster Va,. In 1855: married
Miss Mary 5. Leland. OF this county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
Mrs. sallic Bradshaw.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
CLUSTER SPRINGS. VA. February
Orange county, ~ c.. died yesterday
afternoon at the home OF her son-in-
law, Luther G. Adams. Esq. of this
neighborhood.
liam 7. Bradshaw and granddaughter
of Hon. Richard Stanford. member of
Congress from N. G. for twenty years
in the early part of the last century,
be, called Father of the House. a
sobriquet bestowed upon him in debate
by John Randolph of Roanoke, with
whom he served in Congress. Mrs.
Bradshaw leaves four sons and daugh-
c. Adams and John l.. Bradshaw. OF
Halifax, and William CASTOR Brad
shaw, ESQ" of Durham. N, c..
The funeral and lnterment took
Methodist Church being conducted by
Rev, w. a. Jeffreys, the pastor, large
crowd of sorrowinS friends and relu-
tlves being present.
Robert Robertson.
rSnecial to The Times Dispatchl
CFIARLOTTESVILl.E VA. February
ertson, former superintendent OF
grounds and buildings Mt the Univer-
f s;. Of ,virgnia' took place at o'clock
son, on High Street. He was the cid
est son Of Captain. Harrison Robertson
and Mrs, Eliza Marshall Robertson.
shall. he was born August 80, 1851,
and spent his boyhood In panville. Va.
and later finished his education ut
the University Of Virginia and at
United States Geological Survey.
A. A. Moody.
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WITHIN TWO HOURS OF THE OCEAN, AN EASY AND SAFE CHANNEL
d6aa0

is Sc miles, and Of New Orleans, where the
distance is 90 miles. And even now the rates
at New Orleans are under investigation
And New York and Boston Are these
harbors, with their tortuous and congested chan
nels, their heavy tides, and their storms and ice
blockages in winter to be compared with New
port News and Norfolk?
Rates in One Port Not a Criterion in Another
The pilotage rates must be determined by
the particular features Of each port. What is
proper in one is not a standard for another.
The whole theory Of compulsory pilotage
is to raise sufficient sum to maintain pilotage
system throughout the year, giving the pilots
fair compensation. In port where there are
comparatively few vessels year and most Of
these enter and clear during certain months
only, there must be the necessary number Of
pilots to handle the business during the active
period And in such case the compulsory
rate Of plotage is fixed 50 that sufficient sum
is raised from these vessels to maintain the sys-
tenn through the year and pay reasonable
compensation to the pilots.
The rate per vessel in such a case would
be necessarily high. Must the same high com
pulsory rate be enforced where the necessity Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
Y. NJ. C. 4. Basketball League
AMERICAN CAR STILL AHEAD.

ISOLATION team on the trip. leaving her
on the 3 o'clock car.
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g the total burden on few vessels does

placing the total burden on few vessels does
not exist?
The only proper test in each case is what
rate will give the Pilots fair compensation.
1t is reported that Virginia Pilot gets
twice as much as New York or a Philadel-
phia Pilot.
We haze to depend on report because the
Virginia Pilots wont teN
Come out and state the facts, gentlemen
fyou ask the Legislature to regulate your business and
the that has be paid you by law, tell the
Legislature what each of you receive and how
many days in month on an average you work
for that sum-
If your compensation was not fixed by law we would
have no right to ask such questions.
But you request the Legislature to fix and increase
your compensation, then tell what it is now.
Otherwise the Legislature cannot act neLigenly
We were under the impression that what advantages
the harbors Hampton Roads possessed in coseness
the ocean, in safety of navigation in freedom from storm
and ice raighness and Wilderness of channel and lack
Of congestion would be reaped by the ports
By the new Potage Bill all these natural advantages
Of the Virginia ports will be reaped alone by the th-fou
active members Of the Virginia Pilots Association The
shipping interests the commerce Of the ports the PUBLIC
ignored
We Protest.
NORFOLK AND NEWPORT NEWS
SHIPPING COMPANIES.
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One of the most valuable possessions Of
Virginia is Hampton Roads and the harbors
thereon.
But this value depends on its commerce
That its commerce should be encouraged, not
unnecessarily taxed, would seem to be axiom
ATTIC The necessary port charges should be as
low as possible, not as high as possible.
And yet the argument used by the Vlr-
giinnia Pilots Association, and which seems to
have had its effect with members Of the Legis-
lature, is that the association should be given
by law compulsory pilotage rates equal to those
Of American ports not as favorably situated.
Is the pilotage rate to be the same be-
tween the capes and Norfolk or Newport News,
distance which is covered in three hours, as
between the capes and Baltimore, distance
which cannot be covered in less than 2hours2
If the rate is fair to the Baltimore pilots it
is grossly excessive for the Virginia Pilots
Are the Virginia Pilots to have for three
hours work what the Baltimore Pilots have for
twelve?
If there is any difference, in risk, in value
to commerce, in responsibility, or in skill it is in
favor Of the Baltimore Pilots.
That which is true Of Baltimore is true Of
Philadelphia where the distance from the ocean
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21

As A. NJ. s:ao A. M. and II a. M.
Be- "A. NJ. $3.50 a. M. and II "A. M.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21

Orders for the day, signed by Adju-
tant lie Masurier, are as follows:
I. This command is ordered to re-