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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
c. { D. PRESIDENT
IN LONG CONFERENCE
Returns from Chicago Where He
Talked Over Matters With
Edwin Hawley.

President Stevens, of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio. returned to Rich
mond Thursday night from q trip to
Chicago, where he conferred with
Edwin Hawley and other high off,
Gals relative to the proposed pur-
chase of the Chicago. Cincinnati and
Louisville by the Chesapeake and
Ohio. One object of the conference,
1t is said. was to discuss the report
that the Southern railway would prob
ably be bidder for the Chicago,
Cincinnati and Louisville when this
road, now In the hands of a receiver.
is sold under the hammer In the next
two or three months.
President Stevens came down to
his office about 10 o'clock Friday
morning. and from that time until
nearly o'clock was continuously In
conference with other officials OF the
road here.
The subject under discussion at the
conference was not ascertatned, but
II was reported to have had reference
to the threatened strike OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio trainmen, the re-
suit of whose vote on q proposition
from the railway Is expected to reach
the officials Saturday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
BILL SIDETRACKED;
PRESIDENT BLAMED
Administration Railroad Measure
Goes by Boards when Grand
mother is mr..

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 15.---
It's all President Taft's fault -
This was the excuse offered by lead
ing Senators to-day for the side
tracking of the administration rail-
road bill in the upper branch of Con-
gress yesterday. 1t was explained
that the Senate was quite whiting to
stay on the job, but Information came
indirectly from the White House that
President Tafts grandmother was
III" and that he expected TO play
hockey for the afternoon.
As the Senate has great respect
for the President. the members saw
no reason why they should not fol-
low his example and attend the ball
game.
Members of both houses who are
interested in private bills are care
fully studying the American League
schedule and Jolting the dates when
the Washington team plays at home,
in hope that they may be able 10
put few over the plate" while their
colleagues are out warming the
bleachers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
FRIENDS DISCLOSE
EL0PERs' WEDDING
Announcement to be Made by
New Mrs. Wildbore Parents.
Saturday.

The elopement OF Miss Bessie May
Melton, OF 3f02 East Broad street.
and Robert NJ. Wiidbore. of z3l7
hanover sn/S, TO Halifax, N. c..
has been discovered by friends of
the young people, and formal an
nouncement of thur wedding will be
made by their parents Saturday
morning.
Wildpore and his bride wished to
keep their wedding secret until
1912 when he wili fail neir to con-
siderable money left him by rela
tive In London, and when they ex-
pected to make tom OF Europe 1t
WAS the young mans plan to intro
duce his wife to his mother on the
steamer going to Europe, but inquist-
tive friends learned OF the marriage
more than month ago, and the cat
was let out OF the bag" Although
the announcement must now be made,
Wtidbore says his plans for the Euro
pean trip viii not be altered.
At his hoiNe friday it was said
he had known Miss Melton for many
years. and although 1t was generally
understood they were to be married
some time, relatives of neither of
them knew of the ceremony at Hall
fax until told of it by friends day
or two ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
BaDO
ASKED TO RESIGN
Stormy Session in Upper House
of Mississippi Legislature Fol
lowing Crooked Election.

JACKSON. MISS. April 1s.--Somc
definite action on the part of State
Senator Btibo IL expected soon fol-
lowing the action Of the senate last
night. when. during stormy scene. a
resolution was adopted demanding his
resignation. A previous luton
calling fer tAe expulsioa- Of Bilba
was lost but the resolution asking
that he resign was carried 4by . big
majority.
The action % enraged the support
ers Of the formAr Governor yarda-
man, who were pushing the charges
that United States Senator Percy had
been elected by corrupt methods, that
many Of them left the senate cham
Der. Senator John Hebron. president
pro tern OF the senate resigned.
After the Bilbo resolution was
adopted. another one was quickly put
through declaring the certainty Of the
senate that the senatorial contest was
without improper influence; that the
election OF Senator Percy was free
from fraud or corruption. and ex-
pressing confidence IN the senator.
This will put an end to the charges
of bribery by Bftbo unless the grand
jury takes different action.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
FROM too SMALL
FOR THE EXHIBIT
Space Not Sufficient for the Elk
hibit and Part May Go to the
University.

State biologist Watson and Capt.
w. w Baker held a conference with
Gov. Mann Friday over moving the
mineral and timber exhibit from the
jamestown Exposition grounds. Both
sections Of the exhibit have been
packed for shipment to Richmond.
1t has been discovered that the
room In the basement OF the Library
set aside for the exhibit will not hold
all OF it. Capt. Baker and Mr.. Wat
son conferred with the Governor over
the ACCESSIBILITY of moving the min.
eral display to the Geological Survey
at the University or Virginia. No
decision was reached In the Cover
nor's Office. Capt. Baker and Mr..
Watson will go to Norfolk, where the
exhibit Is. and see to the moving OF
1t to Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Surrounded by members OF the City
Council. representatives from the
Chamber Of Commerce and number
OF prominent citizens. Mayor Rich
ardson met the washington Ward
delegation in front OF the City Hail.
AS he descended the broad granite
steps smiling, the entire aggregation
from across the James broke into
tumultuous applause for their new
mayor. while that dignitary himself
courteously acknowledged the com.
piimens with a slight inclination Of
his head.
Utter silence prevailed. however. as
he stepped forward to greet former
Mayor MaurieA who advanced to
meet him, bearing q great key made
of flowers emplematic Of the govern
ment of Washington Ward and the
good will Of Its citizens.
Mr.. Maurice spoke just few
words They were not formal, but In
with meaning. He felt honored. he
said, to perform such q service for
the citizens Of Washington Ward, an.
he wished to congratulate the whole
city Of Richmond on its acquisition,
as he believed 1t one OF the best wards
in any city in the world. ~
He knew the people--neariy ev-
eryone Of them. He had teen raised
with them. and knew their worth. lie
knew what Manchester had been. he
declared. aud SO could well foretei
what Washington Ward would be.
and how Richmond would be benefit
ed by having II within Its borders
and finally he wished TO pledge the
hearty support and cooperation OF
every man and woman and child In
Washington Ward. all OF whom. ne.
declared, had at heart the interests
of Greater Richmond.
He then placed in Mayor Richard
sons hands the emblem, and for
second time the assembled crowd
'tiroke into 1oad appfaute =
Mayor Richardson acceptas the
Keys of Manchester and In the
name Of the citizens Of Richmond
welcomed Mr.. Maurice and his fei-
low citizens into full citizenship OF
the greater mn kicipalify.
n Like Mr.. Maurice he made no for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
SLIGHT losses
IT [A|E 'g |!
actional Recsssions Prevail Dur.
ing EARLY Trading In Stock
Market.
TONE rs PRIMER LATER
Profit Taking Sales Cause Mar.
ket to Erase at End of
First Hour.
TONE rs PRIMER LATER

NEW KOfkle April s.Fractionai
recessfon1 prevailed In the market II
the opening. And In the first few min
utes' trading. the leading issues gem
orally showing slight LOSSES IN that
period, but later y firrner tone devei-
oped, and at the end OF the first iif-.
teen minutes nearly everything In
which there fas 4 fair amount Of bus-
iness shares In 4 moderate upward
movement.
An easier tone prevailed In the last
half Of the first hour. resulting large
" from further pront-taking sales.
Recesgions were fractional. GovernA
ments Unchanged. Other bonds Arm.
Some further slight reoessions oc-
CURED In the last half OF the fore-
noon. AZ noon the market was quiet
and steady.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
CONTINUE CHARGE
AGAINST MR.. FORBES

Mr. Blanchard s. Forbes, accused by
Officer Samuels Of running his automo-
bile, No. 1857 faster than allowed by
law, was in police court Friday morn
Ing and the charge against him was
continued until Saturday. The patrol
man testified that the machine was, in
his opinion, going at rate greater
than twenty Ave miles an hour and
that he was certain conviction would
terminate.
Illness In the family of Mr.. Forbes
made 1t impossible for him to contest
the allegation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
Briefs and P ersonals

The weekly meeting Of Manchester
Lodge. No. sSs, b. p. o. e., was held
Thursday night.
Asbury Mothodist church will cele-
brAte Its nfteenth anniversary Sun
day. An elaborate program Ii being
prepared and will be announced later.
A delightfui party was given Mt
the home 81. Mrs. Sarah 8. Williams.
at No. s06 Boston avenue, Thursday
night. Those present were Messrs.
Jim Jordan, p. Kimball. e. Bagby,
w. X. Renner, Victor williams, L. v.
Williams. Il. G.. Spencer. Robert Clai-
borne, Misses Rena Dickerson, Rebe
Wright, Matte Flynn. Rosa Flynn,
Christine Becker. Marie Becker, Bes-
sic williams. Marie Conkiyn, Louise
Conklyn and Marie Rudd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
MRS. soTELER ENDS LIFE.
Long In III Health and Depressed, s
1AkAx Pninna

Long In III Health and Depressed, She
Takes Poison.
Especial to The Richmond vtrgfnian.
WASHINGTON. D. C., April H..
Mrs. Leila Boteler. widow OF A. II,
Boteler. formerly of Newport News.
committed suicide In the Auburn
Apartment House. e1$s pennsylyan
avenue. n. W., last night by drinking
poison. Mrs. Boteier had been In iii
health for q number OF years and was
very much depressed
Mrs Boteler had been living with
her two sisters at the Virginia Apart
ment House, $3.50 G. street, N. w. Yes
terday morning she engaged a room
at the Auburn and few hours later
was found lying on her bed In great
agony. physician was summoned.
but his efforts proved futile.
The deceased was 4 member OF the
McCulloch family OF Virginia, her an
cestors being of colonial stock. she
went to Washington about six months
ago to take medical treatment, but is
reported to have been but little bene-
fitted.
Her remains have been sent to New
port News FOR inter7nent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
SIGNS DECREE WHICH
MAKES TWO CITIES ONE
Judge Christian Sitting for Judge Wells Enters Order Giving FIJI
al Effect Consolidation Of Richmond and Manchester

Judge Frank r. Christian OF Lynch.
burg. at 1o:22 o'clock Friday morn
ing, signed and entered the order
which made Richmond and Manches-
eer-a- consolidated coxnnannlty.--No
display or demonstration accompanied
the act OF the MEMBER OF the judi
eiary from the Hill City. Barely a
score OF persons were In the Man.
chester Corporation Court where
Judge Christian sat In place of Judge
l.. IA. Wells. Manchester was repre-
sented by City Attorney GOODWIN,
while Assistant City Attorney Ander-
son appeared for Richmond. Busi-
ness Manager w. #. Dabney, of the
chamber OF Commerce, was also pres
ent
The order was immediately enter
ed upon the court records and GER
tilted to the secretary OF the COM
monwealth. who will In turn certify
IL to the officers In Richmond.
The order. which includes the
lengthy consolidation ordinance as
adopted by the Richmond and Man
chester councils and ratified by the
people OF the South Side, follows:
Virginia:
TIN the Corporation Court of
the city of Manchester.
The City of Richmond, Plaintiff,
VS.,
THE City of Manchester, De-
PENDANT.
This day came again before
the court by their attorneys. and
Ii appearing to the court from
the certificate of the commission
ers of election of the city OF Man
chester that the special election
ordered to be held in the city of
Manchester on Monday, 4th of
April, 1910, for the ratification
or rejection of the ordinance OF
the cities of Richmond and Man
chester providing for and ordain-
Ing the consolidation of the said
two cities into one municipality.
"a To be known as the city OF Rich
mond, and to determine whether
such consolidation or annexation
should take effect, was held on
said day, and that si4 votes were
cast for consolidation or annexa-
ton and 223 votes cast against
consolidation or annexation: and
the court being satisfied that the
said ordinance was published once
"a day for five successive days in
daily newspaper. according to
law, and was conspieuousiy post
ed throughout the said City OF
/ Manchester in at least one hum
bred public places in the manner
prescribed by law. as Is shown
| by the certificates of the editor
7 OF the Evening Journal and OF
the clerks of the respective coun--
| ellis of the cities of Richmond
/ and Manchester. and the time al
lowed by law having expired
within which eomDlaiuta ~ siich
| election were subject to inquiry
/ and determination. and no such
|. complaint having been made, 1t
| appears to the court that the said
| ordinance and the said consoltda-
ton or annexation have been ratt-
fled In the manner prescribed by
law
The court doth therefore de-
! clare that the cities OF Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
Procssdinas Vary Brief.

FRANK r. CHRISTIAN.
Judge"
Proceedings Very Brief.
Judge Christian arrived at the court
about s:45 o'clock and held an informal
conference with Judge Wells He went
upon the bench few minutes after 10
O'Clock
MIR. George Lane Anderson, assist
ant city attorney of Richmond. sub
was later signed and entered. Only
the first part of the document. that
which appears above, was read, the re-
mainder being the full consolidation
ordinance. Judge Christian affixed his
signature to the back of the paper and
Manchester and Richmond forthwith
became one consolidated municipality,
with the name or Richmond. Mancires-
ter becoming Washington ward.
The entire proceedings occupied but
a few minutes and court was adjourn
ed at 1913 O'Clock.
That Judge Christian might silt In
regular term to certify to the election
Judge Wells several days ago announc-
ed that the regular April term would
begin Friday, instead OF Monday, as
10 customary. When Judge Christian
was here and ordered the election he
sat In vacation.
Big Automobile Parade.
With this formaiity ended, residents
of Washington ward turned their at
tention to the big automobile parade.
Those in charge of this feature were
busily engaged throughout the fore
noon designating cars which were oe-
cupied by city officials and members
of the Manchester and Chesterfield
Business Mems Association.
A noticeable fact was that the anti
annexationists were included along
with the consolidationists in making
up the party which turned over the
floral key TO Mayor Richardson.
The slogan In the Eighth ward Ia
| Harmony" And looking towards this
end, those who opposed the municipal
merger along with those who favored
II and carried the day will be accord
ed like favors.
The cars which carried the former
Manchesterians to Richmond began te
arrive In the Southside about O'clock
Those which were occupied by city
officers lined up at the court house
white those set aside for the business
men halted at the headquarters In
Hull street.
The procession moved off with
cheers from Richmond's new and en-
| thusiastic citizens. 1t was lead by nine
mounted patrolmen detailed by CHIEF
Of Police Werner while he occupied
the leading motor.
| The autos moved down Hull to Sew
enth and then crossed the Free Bridge
Presented with q Cane.
| President John ID. Reams. of the Cit!
assembly of former Manchester. wa!
presented with a gold headed cane be
| fore the automobile parade left Wash
ington ward Friday afternoon. TIL
! handsome walking stick was a gift
from his many friends and admirers 4,
| the assembly. as a token of their es
TEEN and affection for him. Mr.
| Reams made an eloquent and appropri
ate gpeech Of thanks when the cam
| WAC presented
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
COMPLETE PLANS FOR
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.y
NORFOLK, VA. April ls.---At q
iaeeting Of the city Democratic Exec
Ntive Committee last night, plans gov
&rntng the municipal primary to be
held April 2sth were adopted. There
y little in the plan that differs from
14At OF other years. excepting that this
4oar there are TO be three Judges and
clerk ut each polling place instead
ox Three Judges, one OF whom has here
36&0Te acted as clerk.
The candidates are to be permitted to
name two Judges and the third one is
n be selected by the committee.
Candidates for the Board of Control
ARE To be assessed In proportion an
amount that will equal total of 81, Gee
From present Indications. II appears
THAT there will he but three candidates
M the race. They are as follows, w. H.
Hannah, and Thomas S. Purdie incum-
4Snts. and Robert Johnston. indepen-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
NEGROES TO HAVE FAIR
HERE IN THE FALL.

Headquarters for the colored State
Fair Association Of Virginia will be at
No. zoo East Broad street and stenoE-
raphers and clerks are now at work
there sending out literature urging the
negroes of the State to lend their as
sistance to the pcrfecting OF plans
for the Arst annual fair OF the Asseeia-
ton In Richmond. 1t Is proposed to
tober. the week following the Virginia
State Fair.
Letters to business men of the city
and throughout the State have been
forwarded and merchants, lawyers and
others are contributing to the colored
State Fair Association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
DEEDS RECORDED
FOR MUCH PROPERTY

Two deedS were filed In the Chan
ecry Court Friday afternoon record
ing real estates sales agxregattnr
$4,000.
The first was transferring I45 feet
on sixth street. near the canal, from
DIR. ]. Clifford Miller to Messrs wal
ter Scott and w. r. Chalmers, for
$4,000.
The second recorded the sale of
property known as No. l444 East
Main street from Mrs. Rosa Mellow
ell to the Main Street bank. $40, coo
being the consideration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
Ion = sverr department. Z she

tation N sverr department q th<
city g0vetnmsnt
Dr0p the Special O0cers
Ten minpfen after o'clock Efidny
sfterno0n 1f25or Louie WERNER CHIEF
OF police 81 Greater Richmond. Issued
his first 0fl1oIAl order governing wash
in9ton ward. Granville Manchestef.
Replying 70 = query frch Captain
Jancs =. E1psconrb. who for years
has beeIl - the head Of the police
department. or the Southside Uf the
James ~ ~ What should be -dons- sEAth
. special ofIicer Milling a Vacancy caus-
cd by the sickness of regular patrol.
man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
Soldier a Suicide.

PORTLAND. ME-, April 15.-Geo,
Farrell. 20 years old, OF Syracuse,
N. Y, a corporal In the Sixty ninth
Coast Artillery, committed suicide al
Fort Williams here~this morning by
Farrell was under arrest
at the time for being absent with
out leave.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
What Ii Means to Manchester


Richmond ~
win
beast ana have no hssncy n stating that under shs
for the Father Of the Nation WIN continue e hold this
vanAges and assets cities her boast
the buildings
IN
uphill
and making
Capital City the and Southland
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
What 1t Means to Richmond
BY HON. d. G. RICHARDSON, Mayor.

city OF Manchester with
tho Soah side and washing
the VIII mne-
becom no small Greater Richmond
which have desired for many years
triumph
achieved citizens q both Rchmsnd and Manchester VINO
unsehshy OF
dent labor for LIS ultimate accom pa.hment !, -. - ~
Manchester 10 DC
head Of Manchester @ wasninon
municipality OF
commercial
mis factories initut1on
Hchmond--the city occupying
rver-gans them.
the people state fal OF me- energy
tnese
but Richmond gains them
of the appreciate brothers
sonsh side have made certain sacrifices bat the
their wsh and the promises have made them VIII Dc car
Of those this side Of the james and know that all
Wards counted on TOT
Richmond there well here and wi all on
greatest cities the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
MARKET CONDITION
CONTINUES GOOD

The price Of hens WIS again boosted
UP half-cent 4 pound Friday morning.
reaching the unusual : record OF ~
cents, the highest quotation FOR fowls
since the Civil war. This is the same
price asked for turkels. The egg mar
ket also advanced slightly. The price
OF lamb tumhled from IAN to II cents.
The following quotations are based
on actual sales:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
QUALIFY ON EsrATEs
IN CHANCERY COURT.

Mr.. Charles NJ. wallace, Jr., qualified
In the Chancery Court Friday az Ad-
ministrator on the estate OF the late
Charles NJ. wallace. valued at $6,Ooe.
Mr.. Calvin Whiteiey qualified as ad-
ministrator on the estate OF Mrs. Lizzie
Whitetey, valued ut e4,Te8.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Anderson Gets Five YearM.
This Jury In the Hastings Court FRI
day found Henry Anderson, colorcd. ac-
cused OF robbery. guilty and ixed his
punishment At tve years in the peni-
Tertiary. Judge witt. however. sus-
Their into the case
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

SCRANTON, PA, April I5.--John
Van Bergen. lSr., sixty. father OF
Mayor Van Bergen. Of this city, poii-
ttcian and superintendent Of the On
taFio and Western coal mines of the
whole anthracite region. dropped dead
this morning. He was an expert au-
authority on anthracite coal mining.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

The City Council Friday afternoon in
special session elected Mr.. Frederick H
Powell to hii the Vacancy recently
caused by the Resignation Of Mr.. "A. b
'Buford. Jr.. OF Henry ward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

The nrst bituminous coal mined In
the United States was found near
Richmond, Va. early in the eigh-
teenth century.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
SKY scRAPER LIKELY To
60 UP ON CHAMBER SITE

Whether the Chamber Of Commerce
4niidinG at Ninth and Main streets
I'LL be sold to certain capitalists who
jixe raid TO want the site for a modern
4lce building Of the sky-scraper type,
NJ question which the Chamber OF
commerce will consider at meeting
I'M ~ held May S.
II ~ understood that a strong senti-
enf prevsils In the Organization In
Ax6f 0f selling the building, provided
~ rod price can be obtained @or It
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Quotations for Interest paying honda
are at q price, TO which Interest must
be added. Income bonds and eertitt.
Gates OF indebtedness are fat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
Cotton Dgaiet.

NEW YORK. April 1S.-cotton
opened quiet, unchanged, to s points
higher. The steadiness OF the list was
due TO higher cables ana q lack az
rain In the Eastern belt. After the
call prices sagged little nnder per-
sistent nasging by the room talent
and lack OF support from bull lead
ers
Opening cotton prices: April. 3i4.S0:
May. si4.75 o. 10: July, $l4.3s a. 80:
August. 413.67@6S: October, 3i3.l0D
41:December. $12.2202s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
HAll[Y BOWEN RESIGNS
FOOT BALL clPTA|hcY
University Of Virginia Player to
Quit Game-Loss Keenly
Felt.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. April Is.
HadIey Men. Bowen, OF Bramweil. w.
va. has tei,dsred his resignation al
captain OF the Virginia football team,
meet tomorrow night to elect his sue
cessor. The loys OF Bowen will be
keeniy felt. Besides playing q good
game at end last season. he was called
upon to do nearly AL Of the puntinS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
TWO UNITE IN sTR0he
BINDS Or GREAT CITY

CONTINUED from First pags.)
the heads of the various governmen
tai departments can give.