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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
GREAT DAY FOR DRINKS.
An Unusual Number on the Street
Yesterday Afternoon.

Judging from the number of intoxicated
men on the streets yesterday. a stranger
would have thought Richmond was cele-
bratins the Bacchanal feast
At every turn ineiority was in evidence.
and women hurried through the streets
looking neither to the right nor to the
left. Late in the afternoon was when
the fact became most noticeable.
Fall weather has tendency to make
humanity l.cnsive. and when the period
Of stormy weather which always follows
the Indian Summer begins. it is a fact
that man. probably to forget the gloomj-
ness, takes TO drink.
Men in all degrees OF drunkenness were
seen wandering the streets yesterday
Nor was this condition confined to the
lower classes. Well groomed and hand
someIy dressed men staggered along the
tkoeoughfares seeming deprived of motory
power and utterly unable TO take care
OF themselves.
In the better class cafes gentlemen hung
to the bar rail. and with an effusively
maudlin politeress insisted that every
man of their acquaintance should Join
them" Goodwill TeiEned everywhere, re-
ligious and political differences were for
gotten. and the sober man who had cut
IL out was entirely out Of it, was be-
yond the mystic pale, and to console HIM
self ne wrapped his coat about him in
self-righteousness and went his way
cross ana out OF humCr well aware OF
his damp feet and husky throat and
muttering curses against men who had no
respect for themselves and their families.
The Police had their hands full talk
ing care CT that part of mankind which
had no friends TO care for them and who
after the closing of the saloons through
which doors they had been forced fell here
and there on the sidewalks
Such q day is profitable. but hard one
on III, bartender. Then it is that he has
to curb his patience and put up with al
kinds of nuisances. Every saloon-keeper
hates to see his patrons lose control OF
themselves, and he does all in his power
TO prevent them from doing So II Is
not an uncommon sight to see bartender
come from behind his bar and plead with
one CT MS friends to go home, or to
a room, or at least, to stop drinking.
1t is not surprising then that at the
stroke Of the clock at the closing. hour
the saloon is cleared and the doors lock-
ed.
Many are the heads that are aching this
morning. and the fountain boys are kept
busy mixing settlers and ammonla-and-
waters.
Such sight is deplorable, and the only
consolation IS that it is caused by the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
Cussius Bailey Insane.

A commission of lunacy was held yes
tertAy at the county courthouse In the
case of Cassius Bailey. who was brought
10 The Jail from Newport News Sunday.
md the man was adiudged insane and
will be taken to an asylum at an early
date.
This makes the sixth time that the
nan has been remanded to an asylum for
;unacy.
G. H Kluncs and William Smith, in
mates of the county Jail, who are artists
With the brush, will be free men on on
Thanksgiving Day. They will have served
&, sixty-days' sentence for riding on a
Chesapeake and Ohio train, They seem
have struck streak OF hard luck.
or Klunck Is an artist and has clearly
lem oastrated the fact by his work during
lis Incarceration. Klunck is now putting
he finishing touches to handsome oil
painting of scene in the Alps. in which
re brings out the towering mountains.
The men have made enough money by,
heir brushes since they have been in
jail to insure them safe departure from
he city when they are set at liberty. E
There are also in the same jail two men
skilled with the pen-knife They are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
a CoLORED HOSPITAL.
Arr.nzeme mt. Have Been Completed

sArfAnRemeA ta have DCSu szSuHRASN C0
for Opening One Here.
The Richmond Medical Society, an or
5ganization composed Of the colored prac-
ticing physicians OF this city. has pur-
chased the old homestead of the late A.
Rick, ESQ, on East Baker street, where
d colored hospital will be opened soon to
receive patients for treatment.
The institution will be fitted up and
ready for use within a few weeks, and
there will be no discrimination as to pa
tents OF stockholders.
There is also connected with this So
cicty a womans auxiliary, which will.
by popular subscription. support a charity
ward in the new hospital. The auxiliary
is composed as follows: Rosa Wood, prcsi-
dent: S. D. Wood, vice-president: Mary
p. Bur.ell, secretary; Eva G. Davis. treas
urer; and Rosa D. Bawser, chairman
executive board.
There is said to be touch of ami
mostly existing between this society and
the Central League Hospital, or Tnird
street. of which DR.. r. E. Jones is head.
.rhe colored DOCTORS before organizing the
new society, wrote letter to head OF
the Central League Hospital, asking il
they could purchase the controlling stock
in that hospital. The letter was never
answered. but DR.. Jones had them to un-
,ierstand that they could call at any time
and inspect the place, but not with q view
of practicing, as the Central League flos.
pitsl is controlled by the Female Training
Scnool and that he is only its financial
rs.v,f .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
The Ball Came Close.

Mr. C. C. Crump, the popular basso of the
Grove-Avenue BAPTIST choir and manager
of the Richmond Type and Eiectro;ype
Foundry, had thrilling experience while
coming from Winston to Greensboro. n.
c., Saturday night.
The train on which he was a passen-
ger, >and which was very crowded. was
either purposely or accidentally fired on.
Mr.. Crump,- who had left his seat to get
drink of water. was somewhat stunned by
a shot through the window at the water
cooler at which he was drinking. The
bullet tore away the sash of the window
and demolished the pane of glass. The
passengers were in an uproar and the
train was stopped. but as it was dark.
no clue to the person who fired the shot
was discovered.
Mr. Crump reacher Richmond last
night none The worse for his experience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
NEW CHURCH PLANS.
Second Baptist Congregation Reject
Those Already Prepared.


Those Already Prepared.
The congregation of the Second BAPTIST
church has decided to have new plans
made for the house OF worship to be
erected at Adams and Franklin streets
Indeed. there is a sentiment against the
location chosen, and it may be that the
lot referred to will be sold and another
purchased.
There was a business meeting OF the
congrega ton held Monday night, at which
it was decided to recommit the plans Tor
the proposed ediflce and enlarge the
powers of the Building Committee. The
committee was instructed to give further
consideration to one or two new features
developed in the discussion which preced-
ed the action of the meeting.
TIE plans were drawn by Messrs. Nc
.and & Baskerville architects of this city.
From the outside the church meets
every wish of the congregation. But the
satisfaction ceases with the exterior view.
There are several Objectionable features
of the interior arrangement. and it is
rs g. result of these objections that the
plans were recommitted for further con-
sideration by the committee. In the first
place the ladies' have sounded distinct
protest against the arrangement of the
aisles. There are to be two side aisles,
and that is all; the middle one, and con-
sequently the middle entrance-way have
been eliminated. This SHY. no means
pleasing to the ladies, or great many of
hem, and they have filed protest. Ih:.
want the middle aisle back. and there
IS every reason to believe they will get
what they want.
There is also dissatisfaction over the
Sunday-school room proposed in the
plans. 1t is the opinion Of many proni-
nent members of the church that the Sun
day-school room should. above all things,
BE bright and airy. 1T will be partly
in the ground, according to the present
olans.'' said the chairman of the Building
Committee this morning. This point is
regarded as q most important one by the
congregation. some of whom think that
if necessary, a separate building should
erected for the Sunday school. Nothing
has been decided in that direction. how
ever. 1t is one OF the matters referred
20 the committee for careful considera-
lion.
There arose in the discussion OF the
~eport of the Building Committee cues
don as to whether or not the kind OF
church desired, with suitable facilities for
he Sunday school, can be erected on the
site already purcha sed-the Watson pro-
oerty at Adams and Franklin streets,
Some thought the lot too small and were
of opinion that there should be either 2
modification of the plans or the selection
If q new site, the latter being the more
desirable. Here again nothing was done.
he matter. as III the former instance.
:oing to the committee for considerable
ion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS

The following were the proceedings yes
terdav in the Supreme Court of Appeals
of Virginia:
Blanton VS.. Heckscher and others.
Argued by A. l.. Montague and S. S. P
Patteson for appellants and Hill Monta-
que for appellees. and submitted.
Atlantic and Danville Railway Co., VS..
West. Argued by c. w. Coleman for APP
pcllee and continued until to-day
The next cases to be heard are Tatum
vs. Tatum's Administrator and others and
Millhiser Manufacturing Co.. VS.. Gallego
Mills Co., and others. Nos. Is and IT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
DOWN IN FULTON.

Reed Trueman, a young farmer OF
Henrico. met with an accident last Fiji
day afternoon at his home, in Varina.
in which he lost his index finger and the
thumb Of his right hand. Mr. Trueman
was engaged in cutting UP feed for his
team with a new patent cutting knife,
and was in the act Of reaching for the
handle to stop the machine when his
finger and thumb OF 1t hand Were
caught in the cog wheels. MASKING them
SO that they only hung by shrsds- Il
physician was summoned. who amputated
the mashed fingers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
BREAKS THE RECORD.
The Output of the City Gas-Weri<s
Greater Than Ever Before.

The consumption of gas in the city is
decidedly on fte incIt ase. On Tuesday
OF last week the gas-works made more
gas than was ever made before in
was 1921 $50 cubic feet. The largest cat
put last yeaE was on Christrnas-Evc.
when 1908 $50 cubic feet was made. The
greatest days record heretofore IN the
history of the gas-works was 1.209, COO
There are more people using gas now
than ever tefore. and the manner In
which the number OF cooking and heat
ing stoves rave multiplied in the past
two or three months is nothing short ot
the marvellous.
The report for this month will show q
large increase over the receipts for tie
cane Herlod in last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

leaving the question 10 be finally passed
upon at the discretion of the full board
and as the Council might dictate. re-
Trained from giving the application any
more positive endorsement than that it
was of a meritorious character.
The members present at the meeting
were Major ]. II. Capers, Dr.. Hugh NJ.
TAYLOR, and Mr.. Reuben Burton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
REV. w. A. COOPER HERE.
View Pastor of st. James NJ. z
Church Ready for Work.

Rev. W. a. Cooper. the newly a appointed
pastor of st. James Methodist church. ac-
companied by his family, reached the city
yesterday afternoon via the Southern rail-
way. Mr. Cooper was met at the station
by committee of stewards and taken to
the parsonage, No. 2I17 east Marshall
street, where several ladies, who were in
waiting. served dinner.
Tonight the new pastor will be rendered
4 public reception at the church. to which
the public Is cordially invited. Mr.. Cooper
comes highly recommended as a fine talk
or and an indefatigable worker. He will
enter upon his duties at once
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
harvest Homo Fe.tival.

The Harvest Home Festival viii take
place at st. Andrews Hall. corner Laurel
and Beverly streets tomorrow at P. NJ.
i :ckets must be secured at the library
an. all who attend are expected to bring
an offering in groceries for the poor. a
short cartata, The Seasons. will be
given. also the cartoon entitled Columbia
and Her Possessions A delightful even
mig is rrGmised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
Rehcarslng christma. Music.

Mr.. Isaac Cocker, the chorister of Laurel
Street Methodist church, is rehearsing his
choir for the Christmas music at this
church. He has selected rne assor,-:
ment of music for this occasion, and
the congregation will enjoy treat.
Mr.. Cocker is a chorister by instinct.
and has nbored much TO bring this choir
UP to the standard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
To address. j. O. o. A. NJ.

The Rev. l. S. Boyles, of Randolph
Street Baptist church. preached Sunday
to the Junior Order United American
Mechanics, and the service was largely
attended.
The revival conducted by the Rev. Dr..
Claybrook grows in interest and will
continue through the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
DE1LGHrFJL RECEPTION.

Mrs. John D. Rogers. of Axton. Va,
who is on visit here to her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Mastin Chilcress. was ten
dared a reception last night by her SIS
ter, Mrs. Isaac Wood. at her residence.
3l4 Nicholson street The large pariors
were tastefully decorated for the. occa-
sion. Refreshments were served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
Educational League.

The social and Educational League OF
Richmond, which is doing such q good
work in teaching and uplifting to a hish-
er plane of life the poor OF the city. IS
in need OF money to carry on the work
OF charity. The school conducted by the
lea que in Brook avenue has been pro-
ductive OF much good
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
WORK WILL BEGIN TO-DAY.

The New Shed to Protect the City
Carts aud Vehicles.
Work on the new shed for the use OF
the Street Cleaning Department.. wili
be started this morning. 1t will not be
large enough for the forty-tive carts. five
sweepers. sprlnkers. buggies, and
wagons under Superintendent COINS
charge, but 1t Will be of great service In
protecting the city's property from the
weather in the absence of a bigger shed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

Charles Kec!l and J. r. Jackson, step
son and step-father. got into q famii
row. which wound Up in court Whel
Squire Lonnie saw what was doing
dismissed the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
The New Hospital

The Board of Directors of the Chimho-
rnze Hospita. are advertising for bids
fer the new hospital to be erected at the
corner CT Twentieth and Main streets.
Tile rssnc and specified tons can be seen
at the office of Architect r. ]. White.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
THANKSGIVING SUPPER.
Ladies of Lnurel-St. Methodist Will
Hold Entertainment Thursday.

The ladies Of 'Laurel-street Methodist
church will give their annual Thanks
giving supper in the lecture-room OF .-ie
church next Thursday evening. between
the hours OF and II o'clock. a musical
program will also be rendered. The Rev.
DR.. John Harmon. of Union-Station Meth
odist ,church, will be present and will
give humorous lecture on His Early
Court ship" 1t is to be hoped that large
crowd viii turn out TO hear this lecture
and partake Of the supper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

Fannie Anthony tco!ored) was charged
by her mother, Ellen Anthony, with as
saulting her. and she had to pay 80.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
Appeal for 1ncurab1es, Home.

meeting of the Junior Auxiliary OF
the Home for Incurahles was held last
Saturday. at the home of the president,
Mrs. Mann s. Valentine, Jr., and 1t was
DECIDED to make an appeal for an en-
dowment fund for the Home There
fore an appeal Is made to every one bless.
. ed with health and happiness to, remen-
her those who know little else tina n pain
and have no other home than this. All,
communications should be addressed 10
Miss Margaret Weddell. South Second
street. or Miss Frances Gibson, az Floyd
avenue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

Isadore Cohn was dismissed OF the
charge of pulling in customers at MS
place of business on east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

Mrs Elizabeth F.. GILL of Ettrick. has
returned to her home. after stay of two
weeks at the home of her sister-in-lo
Mrs J. j. Hall, 625 China street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
MnnERNS

Fulton Lodge of United Moderns VIII
hold an important meeting tonight IN
Nelson's Hall, in Williamsburg avenue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
snectaI Sermon.

Rev. Mr. Staples will deliver specias
discourse by request at Marshall Hail.
Tweuty-ffth and Broad streets. tonight
a: 7:S o'clock All are welcome Sub
feet: The Wonderful Plan OF God"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
some OBJECT LESSONS GIVEN.
u,ot tho Richmond school Teach

TAe Committee on Teachers and Schools
hst nlghr recommended the petition of
tsr teachers for an increase of salary to
nj school Board as mcritor:ous.
When the committee met 1T was waited
u by delegation Of ladies, composed
n Misses Annie Z. Granger, c. S. Tay-
Lar Lena Nj Duke. and Nellie W. Bird
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

Robert Coleman is Kate Coieman's hus-
band. He paid the usual fee OF 81 Tor
assaulting her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
PosToFFIcE ON THANKSGIVING
The Hours which WIN BE observe,

The Hours Which VIII BE Observed
on the Holiday.
The following hours will be observed
at the post-ofhce In this city on Thanks
giving-Day:
From 1890 to Il sale of postage stamps
and delivery of mail: carriers will make
only one delivery at 10 a. NJ.
Collection OF mails from the boxes Will
be taken at A. NJ. P. II. and p. NJ.
Postmaster Knight will spend the day
hunting with party of friends IL the
weather permits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
AID ESOC1ET

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Fulton
Baptist church will meet tomorrow n1sht
. fter church services in the church. in
stead OF Thursday afternoon, on account
of Thanksgiving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
laDlEs! $500 REWARD ; ss 9 !. !:

Of obstinate suppIessfon. any cause N patti
olo9y, cur monthly regulator fails to relieve
safe. har nlt So mail how long suppre ssed.
DR.. jackson r. Co., 1853 Dearborn ST., chicags
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

Richard Williams knocked Mary Hun
a somerset and was fined $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

PRACTICE DRILL.
Engine Company No. will meet TO-
night for practice drill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
SOUTHWEST END BRIEFS.

Miss Grace May Hughes. of No. AIS
South Pine street. is Ill with malarlai
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

William Taliaferro hit his sister, Sailie,
through a pane of glass, and cut ner
sace He said she had chair after him.
but it wasn't proved, and William PAID
20!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
MEETING POSTPONED.
S. r. c. G. win Meet Next Monday
Afternoons.

The meeting of the Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty to Children, which
was to have been held In the office OF
the Clerk OF the Chancery Court at :
o'clock yesterday afternoon, was post
poned until next Monday afternoon at
/ o'clock. owing to the inciSmency of this
W2a Their.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
POLICE COURT DOCKET.
Three Cases of Sunday OpeninS-Nc
Convictions.
There were three cases of Sunday open
ng in the Police Court Yesterday morn

Convictions.
There were three cases of Sunday open-
ing in the Police Court yesterday morn
ing
L. S. Roschell. Seventeenth and Grace
streets, was caught with his place open
several Sundays ago. The case has been
continued several times. Yesterday it
was shown that Mr.. Roschell and his
brother were simply In the bar getting
something for breakfast out of the ice
box, and that they We're not doing bust
ness, The case was dismissed.
j. r. Keith is charged with assaulting
John Butler inShis bar on Sunday with
beating William Magruder. and also with
keeping open on Sunday. It was proven
that Butler tried to get into the bar. ana
that Keith tcld him ne could not do So,
and the fight followed. Magruder was
hurt square from the saloon. The case
was continued until Saturday, when it
will be disposed of.
The case against Mrs. H. M. K Moran,
who is charged with keeping open on
Sunday, was continued at the request of
her counsel, who was unable to be in
court yesterday morning.
Annie Thornton. young negro woman,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

in an automobile coat, was fined $40 for
being dsorderly on the street. She went
down
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

ask the support OF their friends on the
Heights in the rummage sale at Nine
teenth and Main streets. during this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

Miss Rose SatterfIeld. who has been
in bed with a snrained ankle for several
DAYS. is able to be out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

Mrs. Hattie Bradley. who lives in South
Cherry Street, is quite il with the grip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

Miss Page Shelburn, who has been visit
il,g her grandmother. Mrs. Graham. has
returned home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
nATTAPONI TRIBE

Mattaponi Tribe, No. 11e, of Red Men,
will meet tomorrow night in Nelson's
Hall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

r. L. Bailey has recovered from a
recent ii1diSpoSitiCn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

William Hayes threatened to beat Fan
ME Anthony, and he went down In default
of $3.50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
terian church (main audito

terian church (1nain auditorium tonight
at s o'clock.
The Rev DR.. Russell Cecil, of the
Second Presbyterian church. will make
the speech of the evening. and there will
be music by the choir. A cordial invita-
ton is extended the public to attend this
meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26

John Swartwout, who is attending
sc..ooI at the University Of Virginia. w.
spend Thanksgiving with his parents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
SPECIAL SESSION.
Board of Aldermen VIII Consider
the Sewer Subject To-Nirht.

The Board Of Aldermen will hold
special session tonight to concur in the
appropriation by the Common Council
OF 5000 for tn. construction OF a new
sewer at Thirty-arst and Broad streets.
a Albanian to BE Made Lieutenant.
WASHINGTON. November 25.-Repre.
sentative Richardson, OF Alabama, obs
tanned from the President to-day prom
ise to appoint Augustine w. White 4.
a second lieutenancy In the army. Mr..
White is member OF an old Alabama
family, and ksd the cordial support. In
his anplic ton for appel t1nent, OF John
sG GSeenway. "a odtAr OF the Presidents
regiment the Rough Riders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-26
NAM LADIES' prTTTIo%

TIVE LADIES' PETITION.
MS Granger, in behalf Of herself and
te- Slow-tea cheers. presented and read
the following petition;
To the Committee on Teachers and