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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
IN WILLIAMSBURG
Daughters of the Confederacy VIII Give
a valentine Party.
SnecIal to The Times. Dispatch

Especial to The TIWes'U1sVutcH'I
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. February a.
The Williamsburg Chapter OF the Daugh-
tess OF the Confederacy will give valen-
tine party on the night OF February 18TH.
Tho proceeds will be given to Confederate
memorial arch fund, Richmond. The
programme will consist of southern songs
by tho William and Mary Cleo Club,
solos and recitations. and there Will
also be a Gypsy camp, where one may
have his fortune told, a valentine post
oli,ce and other amusing features. The
refreshments will consist Of Ice cream and
valentine cakes, There Is to DO nc adj
miss3op fee.
,lder-Ewell camn. Confederate Vst.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
JUMPED THE TRACK
Street Car Crashes Into a Building Ii ].
Charlottesville. u

Especial to The Times. Dlspatch.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, va. February
s,-A street car on Main Street. east
bound. Jumped the track tonight at II
o'clock at the foot Of Vinegar Hill and
crashed into the old Benson building.
demolishlng tho front of a store room
and injurlng tho car. There were fif-
teen persons on the car at the time most
Of them returning from tho theatre,
Several were bruised and received slight
injuries, among them the motorman and
conductor Mr.. Buster Trlce, OF Louisa
Courthouse, was the only passenger serl-5
ously injured. His shoulder was badly
strained and spralned and an ankle IN
1ured, fy8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
FIVE CARS DlTcHED
Drawhead Of Tender Pulled Out and
Caused Wreck.
fspecinl to The Times. Dispntch.)

Especial to The Times. Dispatch.)
w1NSToN-sALEM, N. c., Feb. 9.-Five
ears of a double-header freight train
we're ditched on the Southern Railroad
between Winston and Kernersville last
night. One car was loaded with coal, the
others were empty. y, ii
The track was cleared this evening. The
accident was caused by tho drawhead
Of the tender to the rear engine dropping
put. j#ai
William Lash (colored) was found in a
gutter in Salem this evening" lnconsci ous.
He was drinking and lay Oh the ground
being carried to tho police station.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
Observation-Disclosures.

(spocial to Tho Times. Dlspat CHI
4 ROANOKE, YA.,5 February 9.--At Stew
artsyllle, in Bedford county, yesterday
Miss Lizzie Richardson and Mr.. John
Nv. ISessler were married, Rev. ], a.
Barnhardt officiating
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Baptist Pastor Resigns.

Especial to The Times. DIspatch)
NEWBERN, N. G., February 9.-Rev.
Hight G. Moore. pastor OF the First Bap-
list Church at Newbern. n. c., and ed
itor OF the Atlantic Messenger organ OF
the church In Eastern Carolina, has re-
signed as pastor at Newbern to accept
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
A Gypsy Bride.

(spocal to The Tlmes-Dlspatch,)
CRHWE, VA, February 0.-Rev. i.
u, Scott performed q marriage ceremony
at the Gypsy encampment between thLs
town and Burkoyille this evening, Miss
louise RhInehart becoming tho bride OF
Mr.. Esse Harrison, This Is quits a
large enoannpment, consisting of several
tents. quite q number Of people and
fine lot of horses,
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Brown-FeiId.
Especial to Tho mmes.D Dispatch

Especial to Tho T1mes-D ispatch.)
JONES. VA, Feb. 9.-Jones Church,
Sussex county, Va, on February 4, 1908,
was the scene of q brilliant marriage,
when Mr.. G. P. Brown and Miss Me-
dia S. Field were united.
The BRIDE with her maid Of honor,
Miss Susie Winfield, was met at the al
tar by the groom and his best man. DR..
VIM. D. Prince, where beneath tho bell
Of mistletoe Rev. c. II. Brown per-
formed the ceremony of the Methodist
Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
Groom Nineteen. Bride Seventeen.

ALEXANDRIA,, Va, Feb, 9.--NIlss
Nellie Margaret Ramey, daughter Of
Horace Ramey, and Robert Tolls Green.
aged respectively seventeen and nineteen
years, were married tonight in Grace
Episcopal Church by Roy. Clarence u.
Ball. They left for st. Augustine Fla.
to spend their honeymoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
BradIey-Burnett.

Especial to Tho Times.D lspntch.)
E CHATHAM. VA, Feb. 0.-Miss Mat
tie Burnett and Mr.. w. G. Bradley were
married at the BRIDES home. near Chest
nut Level, Sunday afternoon, Rov. Char
Icy p. fillmore, of this place, perform
Ing the ceremony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
TeIephones at Chatharr,.

Special to Tho Times Dlspateh.)
CHATHAM. VA, Feb. e,--Sevsral very
enterprising citizens arc considering tho
which IL perfected viii very soon bA
followed by tho erection Of hyanch ltnAA
!, to all parts Of the GountN f:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
Light ship To Be Tested,
Especial TO Tho Tlmes'Dlspateh,)

4 IT7N1 Especial 10 Tho TIMes'DIspatch,) ~
CITY POINT. VA, February 9,-Light.
ship No. "A, which was built at Peters
burg, finished coalng and left here this
morning bound for Newport News and
to Rea on 10 test trip,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
paid for holding festivals in brunswick,

paid for holding festivals in Brunswick.
40 for each night.
The Senate argued at length bill to
refund 1915 to State Treasurer Lacy, the
amount embezzled by Major W. H. Mar.
tin. while Martin was coaching Lacy's
clerks when he assumed office. Martin
previously embezzled $4,000 from Treas
urer Worth. The bill was rereferred to the
Judiciary Committee. ~
Another notable bill passed in the SEN
ate was to establish prison parole COM
mission. consisting OF the Governor and
two citizens. !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
in GREENSBORO
ST. Andrews Church to Have New
Pipe Organ by Easter,
Especial to The Times Dlspatch,)

n. TIF0 VI 6U1I W G"o6oT' - ~
Especial to The Times DIspatch,)
4 GRBHNsBoRO.5N N. c., Feb, 0.-Durng
tho past week the negotiation which has
been pending for the purchase OF the
two manual pedal bass pipe organ for
ist. Andrews Episcopal Church, OF
Greensboro was completed, and the
contract has been let to John Brown,
Of wilmington, Del. who will have tho
instrument in place by Baster Sunday,
Trinity College and Gullford College
base-ball teams will play In Green's
.boro April 2lst.
Messrs. Il, M. H. Reynolds and p. A,
Reynolds ana Mrs. Robert Ryrum went
funeral to-day Of y relative Mr., =, W.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10

a call to the Baptist Church at Chapel
Hill. He will leave Newbern March lst
During his five years pastorate at New
born the Rev. Mr.. Moore became ex-
trenlely popular In this section of the
State and he Is given up with reluctance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
Called to Manchester.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
CREWE, VA, February 9,-At con-
gregational meeting Sunday night at the
Baptist Church, Rev. ]. Kinohloe, of Man
chester, was called to the pastorate Of
that church, a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
RIcHnOND MAN WINS
A. G. Houston Receivers Balance Due on
Newport News Contract.


Newport News Contract.
Especial TO The Times-Dlspatch.)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Feb. DIN
the Circuit Court this afternoon Judge
Blackstone rendered a decision for tho
plaintiff in the case Of A. G. Houston,
Of Richmond. against A. w. Withers,
Of Gloucester county, giving judgment
for sl1, G01.G4, with interest from Septem-
Der g. 1901. The defendant appealed to
the Supreme Court. The suit was to
recover balance alleged to be due on
the contract for the local Academy Of
Music. which was built by the plaintiff
for the defendant
represented the plaintiff. and Mr.. 3. r.
Baird. Of Norfolk, was counsel for the
defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-10
botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B. ] /,

Pheasant and safe to take. Thoroughly
tested for 30 yrs. Composed OF Pure Be-
neys and weak stomachs, cures dyspepsia.
Complete directions go with each bottle
SAMPLE OF B. B. B. AND PAMPHLET
3l2 Mitchell ]. ST., Atlanta, Ga, Describe
your trouble. and special free medical ad-
Vice. to suit your case. also sent In sealed
LET ter. - -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17

ExMayo of Reading, Pa noted orator author scientist
un Magnetism Hpnotsm American
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Tell kind
which
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me-
Obstinate chroc diseases
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other mental faculty to higher state perfecton lastly if wish
Of should write
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
FRANK G. PITZER,s WILL.
Estate Valued ut s5o.Ooo-RoanolSe

Estate Valued at acknowledgements
and Bristol LeEatces.
BRISTOL, VA, January 16.-tSpecial)-
The last will and testament of Frank
Pitzer. the Bristol merchant, who died on
the 9Th instant, was probated in the
clerks Office of the Hastings Court Of
Bristol Va. on Wednesday. Mr.. Pitzer
although a young man, who began Ehnsi-
ness on a small capital. left an estate
valued at about $4,000. This prnnerty~ 10
has willed TO his one brother, w. II. PIT
Ger. of Roanoke, and his four sisters
namely. Mrs. c. j. st John. of Bristol !.
Mrs. Letta Russell. of Roanoke Va. Mis-
{ Rllla5 Pitzer. of Bristol; and Mrs. 5T,anra
smith. ofsWashington Courthouse. o. The
heirs are to have equal shares. excant
Mrs. Smith, who is to receive one-tl,irf
OF one-fifth part of the estate. Aside from
tn.s division, Mr.. EPitzer made some spe-
ctal bequests.s having willed to Mr.. 20 n
leonard. his head clerk, and to Mr.
5Leonards wife. 500 each Ito Miss BESSIE
vance his treasurer. $780, and to her sis
.er. MISS Nora Vance, 500; TO Cherley
coleman, his faithful servan IT,, $1s5 The
w" VII. also directs that the executor of the
estate shall provide for the proper rnain-
tei1ance. OF Sarah Bishop. the house SER
want, while she lives. Mr.. WIN Pitzer,
IS named II the will as executor, and the
request Is made that he be not required
to give security.
Fire DESTROYED the meat market and
grocery store of W. W. Webb. at State
9 and nd bird streets, Wednesday, midnight
~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
DROPPED. LIKE A DEAD MAN.
John Bradshaw, of Botetourt, Sud
denly Strickcn-County Court New.

John Bradshaw, of Botetourt Sud-
denly strickcn-County Court News.
F1NCASTLE. Va. January 16-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. John Bradshaw an old and re-
spected citizen Of this county, residing less
than mile from Fincastle. had re-
markable experience last Monday, which
was alarming to his friends He was as
we'll as usual and sat down at the table
to eat his breakfast. While eating and
in the act of passing some food to his
mouth, his knife and fork dropped upon
the table. and he fell heavily to the floor
as though he had been shot with bull
let He remained in that condition for
some time, and the news of his sudden
death was brought to town: but while
the matter was being discussed another
report came, announcing that the dead
man" had come back to life and was
sitting up by the fire. as well as ever.
Mr.. Bradshaw was born In 1913. and is
now about 80 years old. Up to the pres
ent time. he has been nlarkably stout
and active, and able to do the work of
most men twenty years younger.
The County Court of Botetourt. Judge
Breckenridge sitting which convened here
on Monday. the 18th, adjourned yesterday.
The grand jury has been in session for
three days, but made no indictments.
The case of the Commonwealth against
]. I. Jones, for the murder of James
Crowder, on account of the absence Of
important witnesses, was continued to
the March term.
Two other criminal cases were postpOn-
ed until the February court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
WILL LOSE ONE TOE.
Accident Bcfalls Edward Lancaster
of Cumberland, While Handl-


CARTERSVILLE. VA, January To-
(SpeciaD.-NIr. Edward Lancaster, who
lived near Flanagan's MILL in this county.
met with very painful accident We'd
nesday by which he lost one of his toes.
1t seems from what can be learned that
in carelessly handling his gun, and while
he had the barrel resting on one Of his
feet. the trigger was sprung by. some UNI
accountable mlshap and the weapon dis
charged. The load entered Mr.. Lancas-
ter's toes and mutilated one so badly that
it had to be amputa ted. DR.. N. P. Snead,
of this place, performing the necessary
operation.
Mr.. John c. Wilkinson, from the Tren-
holm section, Powhatan county, is quite
Ill. and mas been so for the last three
or four days. DR.. Snead, of this place, is
treating him.
AR. a. T. Brown. the postmaster here,
accompanied by his little daughter, An
ME. paid Richmond a visit yesterday.
Messrs. c.. w. Wilkinson and c. j.
Harrison. who have oeen attending the
meeting of the school superintendent of
Virginia at Richmond returned home on
the evening train yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Wright of Richmond, is
here to-day on business
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
"A MAINE SURVIVOR DEAD.
Shock Received by Charles City
Negro Proved Fatal.


Negro Proved Fatal.
WEYANoKE, VA. January 16.-fspe-
ciaD.-Westmore Harris. Jr.. young
colored man of this county. died at the
home of his mother in the neighborhood
on Sunday the 18th Instant and was bur-.
led on the WeyaEoke plantation on the.
Afternoon of the 18th instant The di-
rect cause of his death was a severe at.
tack of pneumonia. Harris was one OF
two colored men from this county who
were serving on the Inflated battleship
Maine. when she was blown up in Ha-.
vana harbor. The other marine was
killed outright but Harris. who was in
the hole Of the< ship at the time Of the
explosion, CROPPED his way8to a ladder and
reached the deck. dazed and terrified. He
gained the shore BY the aid Of a piece Of
timber which he chung to as he swan.
His mind was unba lanced by the shock
tof the explosion. and when found some
time after the accident. he was hiding In
the woods. He was sent to the Marine
Hospital at Norfolk. and when discharged
came to his home In this county. where
he has fingered on a physical and mental
wreck. lie had been pensioner OF the
government since his discharge from the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
REMARKABLE SUCCESS
OF a New Catarrh Cure.


A large and constantly increasing ma
5ority OF the American people are catarrh
sufferers. This is not entirely the result
of our changeable climate. but because
modern investigation has clearly proven
that many diseases. known by other
names, arc really catarrh. Formerly the
name catarrh was applied almost exclu-
Eively to the common nasal catarrh, but
the throat, stomach. liver. bladder. kid
neye. and inteStines are subject to ca
tarrhai diseases as well as the nasal pas
sases.
In fact, wherever there is mucous men,
brane there is a feeding ground for ca
tarrl.
The usual remedies. inhalers, sprays,
touches. or powders, have been practically
failures, as far as anything more than
5 Temporary relief was concerned, because
they simply dry up the mucous secre-
uons. Without having the remotest effect
upon the blood and liver which are the
real sources of catarrhal diseases
1t has been known for some years that
the radical cure of catarrh could never
come from local applications. but from
4 an jnternal remedy. acting on the blood
Aad cXpel,ing the catarrhal poison from
the system.
new internal preparation which mas
81 Iseen on the marker only short time has
met with remarkable success as a gen.
uit.e. RADICAL cure for ca,arrh.
II may be found in any drug store, sold
/ ander the name of Stuart's Catarrh Tab
Y ieta. larse pleasant tasting lozenses. COM
posed principally of antiseptic ingredients,
Blood root. Rcd gum. and similar cata,rh
specifics.
Or. Ainslic, In speaking OF the new ca
Iarrh euro, says: Il have tried the new
catarrh remedy. Stuart catarrh Tablets.
I anon thirty or forty patients with re.
markedly satisfactory results. They clear
the head and tnroat more effectually and
inssingly than any douche or inhaler r;
q have ever seen. and although tney are
what IL called a patent medicine and sold
by druggists, do not hesitate to recon-
mend them. as ! know them to be free
from cocaine and opiates. and that even
little child may use them with entire
{ safety = Ss..s.
ANY sufferer IRON nasal cntarrh. throat
er bronchial trouble. catayrh OF the sfo,n-
ersa. lipe:. Or bladder viii ind stuarf.s
Gatarrh Tablets remarkably erectipa.
pleasant and Convenient. and your dr1,r.
eist VIII tell You they are absolutaIy nree
Js.sr{,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
A STAFFORD COUPLE MARRY.
Engineer Joseph Tate BADLY scaId-
ed FrcderfcksburE Affairs.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. January 16
fSp"cfal)-A beautiful wedding was cele-
brated at the residence OF Mr.. N. S. Green
law. 1903 Fifth street N. w. Washing.
ton. D. c.. on Wednesday evening. Janu-
airy 14th. The contracting parties were
Miss Grace Y. Hart and Mr. r. Hunter
Greenlaw. both of Stafford county. va
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. c. c. Meador, pastor of the Fifth
Baptist church
Mr.. and Mrs Marius Sthreshley. of Stat
ford county have issued invitations for the
marriage of their daughter Miss Lucy
Reale Sthrcshley to Mr. Charles Lewis
Smith, of this city. the ceremony to take
place at the Christian church here Wed
nesday. February 4th. at $50 o'clock
Mr.. ]. G. Butler. of Clifton Forge. Va,
has been appointed agent of the Adams
Express Company, of this city. vice Mr..
c. j. Dearborn.
JOSEPH TATE scALDED.
Joseph Tate. engineer on the Seaboard
train due in this city at s:S4 A. NJ, was
badly scalded about the face and neck
by the bursting of steam pipe on his
engine when at Woods Lane this morn
ing. The train was DELAYED several hours.
the engine and injured man sent back to
Richmond. and the cars sent North on
the Richmond and Washington local.
which arrived here at 10:47.
Drs. w j. Chewing. j. E. Tompkins,
and Captain S. j. Quinn, held a com-
mission of lunacy Thursday on william
Dobson. colored. and adjudged him in
sane. He will be sent to Petersburg as
soon as possible.
James Shacklett, son of Mr.. N. T.
Shacklett, Of Stafford county. was operat-
ed on at the Mary Washington Hospital,
Thursday. by Drs. ]. H. Barney and "
j. Chewing.
Washington. were here Thursday confer
ring with the owners of the Exchange
Hotel. With the view of leasing the pro
perty. They are both experienced hotel
men. Mr.. Rock formerly resided here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
FALLS CHURCH NOTES.
Fire Insurance Company Elects OF.
hcers-Mr.. Lena NIoneS,s Death.

!
FALLS CHURCH. VA. January TO-
I fSpecial)-The annual meeting OF the In-
dependent Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany. of Fairfax county. was held at the
office of the company. 11s 1-2 south ROYAL
street. Alexandria, Va, on June 18TH The
reports Of the officers showed the affairs
Of the company to be In a prosperous
condition. James w. Roberts was re-elect-
ed president; CORTLAND Luken. secretary,
and Walter Roberts treasurer. The fol-
lowing We're chosen directors to serve the
ensuing year: ]. W. Roberts Professor
NJ. D. Hall. ]. n. Gibbs. Hon. w. II. May.
A. L. Lukens. w. P. Grans II. r.. Dodge,
E. r. Garrett. Hon. J. NJ Thorne, George
B. ives, Ell J. Nichols, Oscar Baker. and
Captain George L. Kenyon. The COM
pany does business in the city and coun-.
ty OF Alexandria and in Fairfax, Lou
doun and Prince William.
Mrs. Lena Money, wife OF Edward
Money. died at her residence at Clarendon,
Alexandra county. on Tuesday. from
consumption. aged Is years She leaves
ii husband and three small children She.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17

was a daughter of Mr.. s. W. Putnam. Of
Falls Church.
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Blake, Of Okla
homs- are visiting Mrs. Blakes sisters,
the Misses Birch. Her visit recalls the
fact that three out of the four young
ladies who went from Falls Church TO
teach Indian schools In the West, married
out there.
The extreme cold weather of the last
few days has greatly increased the con-
sumption of fuel, which is scarce and
high-hard coal is being sold by local
dealers at s12 per ton, and wood is pro-
portionately high.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
MRS. W,I. f. SUTHERLAND DEAD
Dickinson Lady Stepped on n Nail
BloDd Pcisoninr EolInved

DlckcnSOn Lazy stepped on a Nall
Blood Poisoning Followed.
OSBORN'S GAP. VA. January 16.-(Spe-
cial.)-Your correspondent learns that
Mrs. William f. Sutherland of Stratton.
Dickinson county. died of blood poison
ing a day or two since. She stepped en-
a nail, which penetrated her foot. from
the wound of which blood poisoning origi-
mated. Mrs. Sutherland was about 80
years of age. She leaves a husband and
several children.
Mrs. George Fleming, who lives near
this place. is hopelessy i'll with dropsy.
The recent bad weather has impeded all
work in this section.
Farm stock is looking fairly well, but
there seems to be a. scarcity of proven
der.
The County Court convened on Tuesday
ats Clintwood. Judge A. A. Skeen presid-
ing There is no business of any special
Importance to be transacted at this term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
DR.. W. p. MCGUIRE HURT.
Prominent Winchester Physician

Prominent Winchester Phys1c1an
Injured In n Runaway Accident.
WINCHESTER, VA, January 16.-(Spe-
ciaD.-Dr. w. P. MCGUIRE. one Of the
leading physicians of the city, has been
brought here from Philadelphia. suffering
from injuries sustained on Monday in
a driving accident in Philadelphia In
company with Mrs. MCGUIRE and her
sister, he was riding in cab when the
driver, who was drunk, fell OIL the seat.
The horses became scared and ran off,
and in endeavorirgz to jump from the We
hicle to stop the animals, DR.. Mcclure was
thrown heavily to the ground, sustaining
painful injuries which have confined him
to his bed since. The ladies escaped un-
hurt,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17
Arthur Young Found GUILTY.

BLUEF1ELD. VA. January 1s--tSpe-
cial.,-1n the Criminal Court at Princeton
to-day. Arthur Young. who killed Tom
Morgan. at Ccorers. on December ed,
was convicted of murder in the first de-
gree, with the recommendation of life
Imprisonment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-17

PHONES ! WILL Merge.
ALL OPPOSITION WAS BoW 1L.IEl7
OVER LAST IS NIGHT.
MluPlN Rises II; E TO EXPLAIN *,
He Had Not Discharged "a Woman
Operator, He Said, Because Of the the
vote Of Her Friend, g Commit.
teeman.
.MAuPIN RISES TO EXPLAIN.

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81 = : =
-
I, d;d not take The Committee on
Streets long last night to bowl over all
opnosition to what is known as the tele-
phone merser ordinance, and to recon-
mend the measure to Council for its IA
vora bic action. by a vote Of II to 3.
Messrs. Mann and J. NJ n. Allen, the
most active opponents of the petition of
the Richmond Telephone Company. to be
allowed to dispose of their property to
the Bell company, offered several anend-
ments to the ordinance as heretofore
amended and reported by the .sub-commlt-
tee. which amendments were successive
" and overwhelmingly defeated.
The ordinance was finally put upon its
passage and was recomm ended for adop-
ton to Council by the following recorded
vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Adams, Minor, Whittet,
Peters, Huber, West, Phillips, Williams,
Teefey, and O. S. Allen. chairman.
Noes-Messrs. j. NJ N Allen, Mann,
EBahen
After the committee adjourned the ex-
preston was freely made Of the belief
that special meetings of the Council
bodies will be called to act upon the
ordinance at an early day, in order to
save the Richmond rTelenhone Company