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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
MAKE BIG FIGHT
TO EXEMPT HALL
Strong Effort to Pass Resolution
Over Mayors Veto-Much
Feeling Being Shown.

Mayor McCarthy's refusal to exemnt
Sanger Hail from the provisions OF the
Dabney ordinance. which provides that
no liquor shall be sold In place with
which concert hall or amusement re ;
sort is connected. has aroused violent
opposition on the part OF the German
citizens. and 1t was stated yesterday
that strong effort will be made to
pass the resolution over the veto. The
measure was first adopted by the Board
of Aldermen under a suspension OF the
rules. When II reached the Common
Council 1t was sent to the Committee
on Ordinance, Charter and Reform, and
after the conditions had been explained
by Mr.. w. H. Zimmerman the commit
tee recommended It's passage by the
lower branch.
Regards 1t As Illegal.
Although Mayor McCarthy's veto
message will not be made public before
Its presentation to Council. It is known
that the Mayor regards the exemption
as illegal under the general law Ex-
ception was made in the case of the
Jefferson Hotel. The Council was as
sured that Sanger Hall would be the
only establishment applying for relief.
The statement that the measure was
vetoed because OF the alleged activity
of liquor people in the primary is re-
sented by the Mayors friends. A mem
her of the Common Council said yes
terday that Mayor Mccarthy informed
him when the matter first came up
previous to the election that the reso-
luton was not proper. as he saw 1t, and
should not be passed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
BRIDE ARRANGED TO WE'D
BUT GROOM WAS MISSING
Sent Won at Last Minute That He Had Changed Mind.
Has Not Been Seen or Heard
OF Since

With everything prepared for tho
coming of her fiancc, r. G.. Feueral,
whom she had known but three weeks.
Mrs. Blanche Diggs, of No. sos West
Clay Street, waited In vain on Satur-
day evening. hoping against hope that
lie would arrive. and quickly explain
the delay. In his stead, finally came
short missive which related that he
had changed his mind. that no was
sorry, but that 1t could not be. She
read the letter through calmly, and
then informed her friends that the
wedding would not take place.
Feueral has not been seen or heard
OF since. He was employed by the vir-
gtnia Passenger and Power Company
as conductor. but had been known
for less than month to Mrs. Diggs.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Humphreys. with
whom she had been boarding since De-
ccmber
He took up his residence with tho
Humphreys short time ago. and was
in the habit Of meeting Mrs. Diggs only
In The mornings for the first few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
PAID DEBT WITH KNIFE

Jchn Henry Smith Is Stabbed by Richard
Winston in Carriage Drive.
Willie Robinson (colored) was arrested on
Saturday night on the charge OF stealing 4
Billie, pair OF trousers and n coat from NJ.
s, Robinson He was not engaged in reading
the Bible when caught by Policeman
Walker.
John Henry Smith, who was half seas
over when he walked into the Second Sta
ton on Saturday night, complained that he
had been stabbed by a man named Richard
Winston.
hack in Jackson Ward, and We're viewing
tho sights when Smith and Winston quar-
relied about the fare. Winston paid his In
debtedness with n knife. and then jumped
out of the vehicle Saith vas sewed up By
Dir. fIinchnan. of the city ambulance corps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
FINALS BEGIN At
UNION SEMINARY.
Dr.. Rice breaches Sermon and Dr..
Erdman Delivers Annual
Missionary Address.

With sermon yesterday morning at
II o'clock by the Rev. DIR. Theron Rice,
of Atlanta, Ca, the commencement cx-
erclses of Union Theological Seminary
began, to continue through the morn
ing services in the Watts Chapel on
Wednesday.
DR.. Eice's sermon, which was deliv-
cred in the seminary. chapel. was on
THE Ministry Divinely Given to
Preachers of the Gospel" He showed
from tho context how God has laid the
foundation for this ministry OF recon
Citation with Himself. the matter,
spirit and terms relating to this, min
istry. the qualities to be manifested in
the service, and the grand results to
be expected from It's faithful perform
ance.
DR.. w. w. Moore. president OF the
seminary. opened the devotional exer-
cises and DR.. II. G. Hill. of Maxton,
N. c.. aided in conducting them.
Annual Address.
Last night. in the First Presbyterian
Church. DIR. Charles r. Erdmar, profess
sor of practical theology in tft Prince
ton Seminary, made the annual address
on Foreign Missions
The speaker was introduced by the
Rev. DR.. Russell Cecil. pastor OF the
Second Presbyterian Church. DR.. Moore
and Dr.. #. c. Johnson, of the seminary,
and tho pastor of the church. the Rev.
F. T. McFaden. D. D.. participated in
the exercises.
Mr.. C. T. Squires, of st. Louis. pres
:dent of the Society of Mission In
quiry, made interesting statements
concerning the missionary spirit pre-
vailing at the seminary during the past
session, and said that the contribu-
tions of the students and faculty had
amounted to more than $500.
The Board of Directors of the Semi
nary will meet in the read!ng-room
of the Spence Library tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock. The usual final en-
tertainment will be given by the un-
dergraduates to the members OF the
graduating class tomorrow evening.
The final exercises of the session will
be held in Watts Chapel. on Wednes-
day morning at II o'clock. The ad-
dress to the class in behalf OF the
Board of Directors will be delivered
at that time by the Rev. William r.
Laird, D. D.. pastor of the First Pres
byterian Church of Danville. TIE d.
plomas will be presented to the grad.
yates by the president of the Beard
Of Directors, Mr.. George w Watts, OF
Durham, N. c.
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But the acquaintance rincncd into
flrmer friendship. and finally the two
decided to be married.
Tho time was set for Saturday even
ing. Feueral left for his work on lrrl-
day morning, but did not return in the
evening. Mrs DiEgs left tho night OF
tho same day to visit her sister In ASH
land, and returned the following morn
ing. The letter came during her alb
sencc. but she did not receive It until
Saturday evening.
The first husband OF Mrs. Diggs, II
was stated, died about ten months ago.
She is young and comedy, and Is said
to be of prepossessing appearance and
address. The Humphreys speak highly
OF her. saying that though they arc not
In the habit of taking In boarders. they
received her at the request of a mu-
tual friend She came here from Nor
folk.
Neither Feueral nor Mrs. Diggs could
be seen when reporter called at the
residence. The story of the delayed
wedding. however. was confirmed by
Mr.. and Mrs. Humphreys.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
EARS TORN OFF

Eddie Robertson, CoIored, Has Appcn.
.lmgea Sewn Rack by DR.. FIicnhmnn.
yesterday morning Eddie Robertson,
colored. Vas caught between tho rear
end and telegraph pole, and his head
was severely mashed, Both cars were
hanging loose when DR.. EIinchman, .pt
tho city ambulance, answered tho call
for help NThe ears We're sewn back
in place. and tho physician believes thn,
they will stick.
Tho accident occurred on Jefferson
Street, between Broad and Marshall
Robertson was moving the wagon
about with several companions when
he was iammed between the tailboard
and the pole.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
BRYAN STOCK UP;
MERCURY DOWN
Major Tyler Discusses Weather
and Politics in His.S Section
of State.

Former Governor ]. Hoge Tyler. Of
Radford, is at Murphy's, having come
here to attend the funeral Of his sis
ter-in-law. Mrs. Henry NJ. Tyler. which
took place on Saturday.
When asked last night about mat
tors in his section Of the State, Major
Tyler said the weather was cold. and
Bryan was growing in popularity every
day.
The thermometer is going down.
and Bryan stock is going up" he de-
Clared.
Wants Instructions.
The former executive seemed highly
gratified at the action of his friends
in various sections of the State, in de-
claring for him as one of the dele
gates at large to the Denver Conven-
ton. and he did not hesitate to say
that he would be pleased to have tho
opportunity of attending officially and
casting his vote for Bryan for Pres
ident. Major Tyler Is one of the
original Bryan men In the state, and
is as devoted to the cause of the Ne
braskan now as he was in 1896.
They can send me with or without
instructions" he said. "but really I
would prefer to be instructed" This
was taken to mean that Major Tyler
favors an instructed delegation SO as
to be sure that Mr.. Bryan will get all
the votes from Virginia.
Tyler or Hay.
So far as 1t Is known, Major Tyler IS
the only candidate for delegate-at-
large from the southwestern section of
the State. The name Of Hon. r. Tate
Irvine, OF Wise, has been mentioned.
but he has not said that he desires the
honor 1T looks now as If the fight
for the fourth place---assuming that
the two Senator's and the Governor
will be chosen-will be between Major
Tyler and Congressman James Hay,
of Madison.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
HEARING TOMORROW

Much objection to saloons at Seventh
aud RrOad Streets.
In the Hastings Court Tomorrow
Judge Witt will give a final hearing
on the question of tho location OF two
saloons at BROAD and Seventh Streets
Objection has been raised by citizens
because oars at this corner are dis
who transfer from tho cars there,
Thompson and Doyle, whose applica,
lions for license renewals were tem.s
porarily help mp, will be represented
In court. IT Is not known who will
appear for complaining citizens.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
HANDBAG RECOVERED

Jamestown Island by berkeley Crew.
The handbag Of Mrs. T. i, Haywood.
of Worcester, Mass, who was robbed
early last week of several hundred
dollars worth of jewelry while en- route
on the steamer Hampton from Nor
folk to Richmond, was discovered later
in the river, floating near Jamestown
Island, 1t was seen by some members
of the crew of the Berkeley who In
formed Captain Gardner. He turned
the vessel about, and the handbag was
picked up, 1T was empty, Tho thief
evidently took out the contents and
then threw tile purse overheard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
ALLEGED FUGITIVE
Horace Strand Said to BE Wanted In
Durham For Attempted Murder.

Horace Strand Said to BE Wanted In
Durham For Attempted Murder.
Horace strand, alias John Williams
colored, was arrested at the Main
Street Station yesterday morning by
Captain romlinson and Detective ser
grom from Chief of Police J. +. Free,
land. of Durham. N. c.. who stated
that the negro was wanted in that
town for attempted murder.
3 The telegram was received but ten
minutes before train time. and the
oficers hurried down to the station.
The train was forty-five minutes late,
and they had plenty Of time. Strand
who answers to the description sent
by Chief Freeland, was searched and
a revolver with one chamber emptie1
was found,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
Surprised BY Constable.

Indulgng IN quiet gains OF "craps' N
one OF the reccsses Of Reattle's quarry yes
terday afternoon. ten young negroes were
surprised TO see bearing down upon then,
a. rstable c. o. Burch, whom they thoueht
10 he enjoying the Sabbath evening with his
der. One, Richard Waford by name, failed
to get away. and he will explain matters
to Magistrate j.. I. Lewis this morning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
Equal to All Emergencies.

One OF the employees of promi.
nent Richmond firm was accosted a
few days ago by a newsboy. who 20
litely asked If he did not want to buy
a paper, rhe employe. with a grip. re
pliod: No ! can't read" The little new
ssN eyed him carefully and. no doubt.
thinking that the young mans look
did not deceive him, answered very
curly with a spice Of sarcasm: .l'il
be hanged II you don't look like 1t.
too" They parted, the young man d
wiser one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
Committee 10 Meet.

rhe state cummlttee OF the NATIONAL So-
ciety for the Promotion OF Industrial Ednca-
ton viii meet In the Mechanics Institute
this afternoon Mt o'clock. The object OF
this society Is to furnish Information for
tho establishment of Industrial schools, with
tho hope OF giving the boys and girls Of
Virginia a better opportunity to get prac-
teal training for life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
street car Arrident.

A buggy driven by Mrs. Joseph schaeter.
OF Grove Road was run into by an electric
caf near No. 1000 West Broad Street on Sat
urday evening. and her daughter was slight.
Nv hurt Both were able TO make their way
home however, and the damage to the yehi.
Gle was sliGht.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
BIshon Confirm. F1fty.

At st. Patrick's Catholic Church Bishop
Van de Vyver at o'clock yesterday after
noon confirmed class of nifty candidates.
forty-slx OF whom were children. FIFTY
services closed with the benedlction OF the
bl. ssed sacrament.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
Meeting Pnstnoned.

The meeting OF the Railroad Mems Club.
which was scheduled to be held in Muir
phys Annex tonight. has been postponed
on accoun. OF the fact that the assembly
hall Is not available. The date o: the
meeting will be announced later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
Frances willard Union,

Frances willard Union,
The Frances Willard Union Will holu
Its regular meeting at the home OF
Mrs p y. Wood No, at2o Floyd Ave
nue. at T. NJ, Tomorrow. New mem.
hers arc desired to help the cause OF
temperance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
.Iost Bnnch of KcYs.

Special Night Waterman Smlthers yester-
day lost bunch of keys on Main street
somewhere between Ninth and Twen,y-thrd.
He would be glad to have them returned to
9oy East Main Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
Nurses 10 Meet.

The monthly meeting OF the Instructive
Visiting Nurses Association Will be held to-
me rrow at noon in the Nurses Settlement
No. 1oS North Seventh Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11

THE thermometer Is going down,
and Bryan stock is going up" he de-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-13
MINISTER'S PLEAD
FOR CLEAN SUNDAY

Special services were held in the
Catholic and Protestant churches yes
terday, the object Of which was TO i'm
press upon worshipers Of all denomina-
tons the necessity Of a more profound
observance Of SUNDAY.
IT IS the belief Of the clergy that the
PEOPLE Of this country are fast losing
their respect for the Lords day, a con-
dltion which, in their opinion, is under
mining the foundations Of Christianity
It was decided. therefore. at a meet
ing in the New York Avenue PrCsby-
terrain Church Monday last. % set aside
one Sunday TO be observed throughout
the city on which sermons should be de-
livered on this subject.
The Rev. DIT. Wallace Radcliffe, %
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, preached a sermon in the morn
ing and evening on different phases OF
he said. is much TO s'la ne by imposing
increasing burdens upon IT'S clerks, thus
stealing the Sabbath Of its depend
ents."
Sermons on the proper observance OF
Sunday were delivered yesterday -
the Rev. II. James +. Mackiu, rector Of
St PauTs Catholic Church, the Rev.
c. Ernest Smith, rector Of ST. Pau! 5
Episcopal Church, the Rev Charles r
Wiublgler. pastor Of the First Baptist
Church; the Rev. Samuel H. Woodrow.
pastor OF the First Congregational
Church. the Rev. John Van Schaick, IT.,
pastor Of the Church Of Our Father
Tniversalist. and the Rev George 2.
Wilson. pastor OF Northminster Church,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-13
CUSTER'S WIDOW
PLANS MEMORIAL

NEW YORK. Jan. 13-In order 10 per-
petuate the memory OF her husband,
General Custer, who was killed IN the
massacre by Indians at Little Fork, in
1876, Mrs Elizabeth Custer has pyr-
chased sixteen lots in Brownsville. West
chester county, on which she viii build
O. large memorial home.
Mrs. Custer, who Is living at the Hotel
Gramatau. Brouxville. intends 10 make
the memorial! a permanent home for
aged literary women.
The site for the building IS near the
Harlem raiirvad station. and not far
from Lawr.nce Park. where many
artists and literary people are now liv-
ing.
Mrs. Custer purchased the lots be-
cause there rad been a boom in real
estate " 6TOI willie, and she was afraid
some realty company would get VUs-
session OF the land and cut IL up into
small villa sites and prevent her car
rying out her plans. The famous gen
erals widow has written several books
and takes q great interest IN literary
women.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-13

Keeling ant more voice. began to de-
mand of The Speaker that members
who had not drawn their Offices be pre-
vented from crowding around the plats
Of the building where the selections
were marked off. lie made the demand
In a highly querulous manner, which
provoked laughter from the assemblage.
lie demanded it again Evidently. he
vas in an unhappy frame of mind.
Then the last blow fell. Members
began sending pages to him to ask him
what Office he had selected when, as
matter Of fact, they knew he had been
unable TO select any.
Mr.. Clayton spoke to the hapless
pages with some forensic force. They
gathered from HIS fierce and muttered
sayings that they could find ample ac-
cOmmodations for themselves and the
whole Democratic party in the place
that was once described by DR.. john
son as being paved with good inten-
lions.
Mr.. Clayton's displeasure grew and
grew.
Luck had not gatherea him into its
fold. Again he demanded that the
members be prevented from swapping
Offices they have drawn This request
was regarded as somewhat unreason-
able. Mr.. Clayton looked annoyed.
Finally his number WAS called. The
House burst into applause.
But 1t was only today that Mr. Clay
ton looked Tadiantly happy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-13
WOMEN DESIRE
STATION DRY"
Helm, Bishop SatterIee,
and Others Address
Meeting.

The Women's Interdenominational
Missionary Society held a protest meet
ing yesterday in the First Congrega-
tioual Church, Tenth and G streets
northwest, against the granting Of liquor
license for the New Union Station.
Among those who spoke protesting were
Representative Hefiin of Alabama.
Bishop SatteTlee, the Rev. s. Reese
Murray of the Union Methodist Church;
Mrs. Mary l.. Ellis, secretary Of the
WOmens Christian Temperance Union.
and a E Shoema ker.
Representative Hedin said to grant a
liquor license at the station would be
10 turn il into a hOrrOT-hauuted den
and headquarters for thieves and pick
pockets. Bishop SatteTlee, while ali
nOunctng that he was not a prohibition
ists because he did not favor the en-
actment of laws that cannot be exc
cuted, yet he favored the segregation
of saloons and was opposed 10 "a license
for the station.
The society will hold another pro
test meeting at the same place tomor-
row night, when Senator Benjamin r.
Iillman viii be the principal speaker.
TEst there is a decided sentiment, not
only In Washington. but in other parts
of the country, against the establish
ment of a barroom in the new Union
Station, is evidenced by the number OF
letters of protest received by the Excise
Board against the granting OF the
The board has delayed any settIe mcnt
OF the question pending the decision of
Assessor F. W. w Griffin chairman "a
ofncio, as 70 whether the signature Of
George ". Martin, superintendent Of
the Washington Terminal Company, is
the only one required in granting the
license Tor a saloon at the station
The necessity for District prohibition
was discussed I'm a number OF churches
and at other special meetings over the
city yesterday, the speakers advOcat-
ing prohibition upon the theme that the
Capital of the nation should be model
for the rest of the country.
Matthew l.. O'Brien spoke at the
Union Methodist Church last night The
licensed saloon, he said, tended to over
throw every purpose for which the Con-
stitutiOn declared our Government es-
tablished. a large crowd attended d
meeting in Good Samaritan Hall, under
the auspices of the Catholic Abstinence
Union. Vice President AIaloney presided.
and the pledge was given TO eighteen
men. A number Of speeches favoring
prOhiSition We're heard
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Clayton Ceases Three Days Pout,
Started When lie Was Left out,
Again Carries His Smile About

Sound the sackbut; likewise kick the
cymbal meFrilyl
Representative Clayton OF Alabama is
in a good humor once more. His 200
pounds OF weight Tadiate glee and com
placency. Such a state OF affairs IS
welcomed by his fellow-rucmbers Of the
House. When he showed up for to-
days session with a smile and pleas
ant salutation for all hands, somebody
lit a bonfire in the Democratic cloak
room.
Mr.. Clayton got out Of humor when
lots were drawn for Offices in the new
House of Representatives office build
ing last Thursday. lie was exceedingly
unIuclzV on that occasion. His number
was not forthcoming until pretty much
everybody else in the House had gotten
a chance At the new offices. Therefore,
ne was not well pleased, because, IL is
said on good authority, he had pre-
yiousIv visited the new Offices and
there, with owlish elaboration and pru-
dent wisdom. had picked out for him
self tie pest Office in the entire build
ing.
Fer him 20 get that Office. however
Il was necessary ,hat his number should
be drawn e.rly. This did not happen.
Thereupon, Mr.. Clayton, with much
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-13
There is a new boom out.

There is a new boom out.
Friends of W. L. Douglas, former gov
ernOr Of Massachusetts, are booming
him as the best man the Democrats
can find 10 run for the Vice Presidency
on the ticket with Bryan. rs the Presi-
Dental candidate.
The Douglas boom is given the color
Of reality, because OF his strength with
organized labor throughout The country
and especially in New York and the
New England States L was said here
today that Mr.. Douglas Will accept the
Vice Presidential nomination. This,
however. Is not authoritative, as he has
given out no announcement as TO what
he would dc If the job were offered him
Labor People Interested.
In this city great interest is fell.
among the labor people. because Of tho
report that a we'll organized attempt
viii be made 10 put Douglas on the
ticket with Bryan.
sam DcNcdrey, editor Of the Trades
Unlonist. secretary Of the Central Labor
Union, and organizer Of the American
Federation Of Labor, SAID today:
There is no man I'm the Democratic
party who woIld draw from the ranks
of organized labor so hearty and strong
support for the Vice Presidency as
former Governor Douglas, OF Massa-
chusetts. Always fair 10 his army OF
employees. ideal in his treatment or the
sunOrdinates In his large manufactuT-
inE industries, Nj. Douglas commands
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-13
DANGER FROM JAPS
ANUSES COY. HOGGATT

II the japanese believe that harbor
In Alaska would be 10 their advantage,
they might come over and appropriate
one. Then they'd learn a few things
about the climate that perhaps they do
not know at present. This Is the suB-
geSti0n made BY Governor Hoggatt, Of
Alaska, who laughs at the fears OF those
.Californians who see large buGbsar
in Japa uese occupation OF Alaskan
inlets.
I'VE are not worrying about any Jap
6ueSe invasion" said Governor HoZggtU
with a laugh. THE only thing that Is
botherinE Us IS the danger Of our not
getting on Pay street. We want an
appropriation for schools ana roads and
other needful things in Alaska tins year,
aud expect to get 81. That's why I'm
still here.
"As Tor the danger Of q japanese oC-
cupatiou Of cur harbOrs, l guess the
Pacific coast people need not worry II
we fortfy one Of those narbors we
ought 10 fortiry all OF them. and thar
would take more money tHan We have
en- the Treasury