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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
FINE FISHING AT
LAKESIDE PARK
Club There Are Accused Of
Swallowing Ducks
and Geese.

r. G. Myer, of First and Broad Streets.
holds the record for this seasons catch
of fish at Lakeside Park. Mr.. Meyer
last week caught a club Weighing five
pounds in addition to a nice string OF
silver perch. Last season Jack Talley.
keeper of the Zoo caught chub weighing
seven and three quarter pounds. Accord
ing to one Of the park guards. the club
are blamed for the disappearance OF a
numbe rof young ducks and geese this
summer. He says that the mother ducks
and geese would go out on the pond to
teach their brood TO swim. Along would
come big club who would pick out a
nice, tender gosling or duckling and pro-
coed to swallow him whole. The gate
keepers have good supply Of live min
nows. which they keep on hand for the
intending anglers in the lake, and one
does not have to take bait In bottle,
jug or demijohn in order to catch the
fish that are both plentiful and ravenous
at this season Of the year. According to
the park keepers, fishing will be good at
this resort until next summer. In trans
ferring some Of the animals to their
winter quarters yesterday one OF the
coyotes got away. but was caught after
long chase.
A pack of full blooded fox hounds are
kept In the Zoo for the purpose of catch
ing any of the Wild animals that escape.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
ATTORNEYS HERE
FOR CONFERENCE
Railroad Lawyers to Perfect
Papers in Demurrage Ap-
peal Cases.

Hon. Alfred P. Thorn. of Norfolk, rep
resenting the Southern Railway Company,
and large number of other prominent
attorneys are here, representing the varl-
our railroads of the State to confer to-day
with reference to the papers In the mat
ter of appeal from the decision Of the
State Corporation Commission to the Su-
preme Court on the subject of demur-
rage and detention charges promulgated
by the former tribunal not long since.
The papers have all been prepared, and
will be taken up in the conference to.
day, and when agreed upon the appeal VIII
be Instituted at once. and will likely come
up at the November, term OF the court
In this city.
The fight is going to be most Interest,"
ing one, as it will Involve the right OF
the commission to fix the rules for these
charges.
The commission is now engaged III
making up the assessments upon the rail-
road properties Of the State. and the task
will hardly be completed before Novem-
Der.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
DIVIDEND
IS REDUCED
Decrease in Earnings of Steel
Corporation.
IMPORTANT MEETING HELD
Nineteen Out Of the Twenty four d.
rectors We're Present, Including
j. P. Morgan-The Dividend on
Common Cut In Half.
(By Associated Press.)


NEW YORK. Oct. 6.--The dividend on
the common stock Of the United States
Steel Corporation for the last quarter
was to-day reduced from one per cent.
to one-half of one per cent, thus setting
at rest a matter that has agitated Wall
Street and financial circles generally for
many weeks. TO quote q very high au-
thorlty In the affairs OF the corporation,
"the action Of the board was unanimous
and was caused by the falling off Of bus
mess"
The course Of steel common In the last
few months, clearly indicated that to-
days cut has been largely discounted. In
fact, wagers that the dividend would be
reduced Mere plentiful recently and
there were predictions that II would be
passed completely. Nevertheless, to-day's
action came as a surprise to many, who
argued that 1t would BIO impolitic to make
any change at this particular time.
The Importance of to-days meeting.
which was preceded by that OF tho
finance committee. was emphasized by
the attendance Of nineteen out OF the
twanty-fou directors. including j. p.
Morgan, whose presence at these meet
ings has been very rare. Among the abb
sentees were John D. Rockefeller and his
son, John D., Jr., VIM. H. Moore and
Marshall Field Of Chicago.
The absence Of the Rockefellers was the
subject Of some comment because Of the
rumors lndustriously circulated for weeks
past that the Standard All faction had
arrayed itself against Mr.. Morgan and
his friends and would hold out for re-
duced dividend The unanimous action
of the board on this point, however. dis
posed of these rumors.
The regular dividend Of ~ per cent. on
the preferred stock was declared. This
dividend is payable November 18th. Tho
dividend on the common stock is payable
December 3Rh.
December Goth. The official statement
of net earnings for the quarter (Septem-
Der estimated) shows: July. s12,3S4,647;
August. s10.91s.174; September. s9000,0oo.
The statement for the nine months gives
total net earnings after monthly deduc.
lions for repairs, renewals. maintenance
and interest on bonds and fixed charges
OF the subsidiary company's s94,013.s36.
gDeducting amounts for sinking funds On
bonds of subsidiary companies and de.
probation and reserve funds brings the
net earnings down to $50, III ,692. A furth-
er deduction Of interest on the corporation
bonds, including the sinking funds, leaves
a balance Of $65,97S. III. Dividends on the
preferred and common shares for the nine
months aggregate s3862o,475. leaving bal
ance of undivided profits of surplus for
that period of s20.34S742.
Trading in the steel stocks was the chief
feature of the market. The common stock
sold as low as 16 rs, advanced full point
from that figure and closed at us,
fractional net gain. The preferred stock.
on heavier transactions, sold as high as
&c, but closed at 64N. a one-pont gain on
the day,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
DR.. SHOOP'S
RHEUMATIC CURE
COSTS NOTHING IF IT FAILS.

Any honest person who suffers from f,heu.
matism Is welcome to this offer For years I
searched everywhere to ind specific for Rheu-
mhtism. For nearly 20 years worked to this
END. At last In Germany, my search re-
warded. found costly chemical that did not
disappoint me as other Rheumatic prescriptions
had disappointed physicians everywhere.
do not mean that DR.. Shops Rheumat tic Cure
can turn bony Joints Into flesh again That Is
impossible. But 1t will drive from the blood the
poison that causes pain and swelling, and then
that is the end Of rheumatism. know this 80
we'll that I will furnish for n full month my
Rheumatic Cure trial. cannot cure all
cases within a month. 1t would be unreason.
able to expect that But most cases will yield
within 30 days. This trial treatment will con.
vince you that Dr.. Shops Rheumatic Cure is q
power against Rheumatism--a potent force
against disease that Is irresistible.
My offer Is made to convince you OF my faith.
My faith is but the outcome OF ,experence--of
actual knowledge I KNOW what 1t can do. And
know this we'll that will furnish my rem.
cdy ntrial Simply write postal for my
book on Rheuma tlsm. will then arrange with q
druggist In your vicinity that you can secure
SIX bottles Of Or. Shops Rheumatic Cure to
make the test. You may take 1t fHk month on
trial.. II 1t succeeds the cost to you is $3.50.
III IL 1nllS tue loSS IL mine ana mine alone. IL
will be left entirely to you. mean that exact.
~. II you say the trial Is not satisfactory
don't expect penny from you.
have no samples. Any mere sample that can
AFFECT chronic Rheumatism must be drugged to
the verge OF danger. l use such drugs for 1t
Is dangerous to take them You must get the
disease out Of the blood. Ny remedy does that
even in the most difficult, obstinate cases. II
has cured the oldest that ever met and
In all OF my experience, in all Of my 1000 tosts,
I never found another remedy that would cure
one chronic case in ten.
Write me and will send you the book. Try
my remedy for month, for 1t can't hahn you
anyway. If 1t fails the loss is mine.
Address DR.. shoop Box 2ss, Racine, Wis.
Mild cases not chronic are often cured by ONE
or two bottle. At all druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
COMMITTEE MEETS TODAY
Will Get to Work on the Report for Cos
ordination Of Schools.

ordination of Schools.
The special committee appointed by the
Education Commission OF the Baptist
General Association to prepare re-
port outlining scheme for the co-ordina-
ton OF the denomna tional schools and
colleges in the State will meet at 10
O'Clock this morning at the Second Bap-
fist Church in this city.
It Is impossible Mt this time to say to
what extent the committee or the conf
mission to which 1t will report Will sue
coed In accomplishing the task set for IT,
The education question Will probably be
the llyest issue at the association. and
there Is likelihood of interesting discus
sions leading to possible important re-
suits, Just what turn affairs Will take.
however. cannot be said. Much Will de-
pend upon the recommendations nf the
commission, and from present indications
1t Is not likely that these recommended
tions will be at all elaborate. Some sim
Die scheme of alliance or cooperation
among the schools will be suggested, and
will probably be adopted as basis Tor
further advance In the future. The mat
ter is very difficult one and 1t VIII DC
approached gradually and carefully That
there be no mistakes.
One feature of the movement will prob
ably be a campaign through the State for
the purpose of relieving Rawlings In
stitute, at Charlottesville, of the debt It
bears. Recent improvements and add
lions to the institute, which Is one OF the
most valuable and flourishing school
properties in the State made II
necessary to place debt on the
buildings, which Is source OF some
discomfort to the school. There Will IN all
likelihood be movement in the denoml'
nation to rid the institute OF this burden.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
WILL ELECT
BISHOP TODAY
And it is Generally Thoughts
That DR.. Strange Will
Be Chosen.

The convention of the Episcopal Dio-s
cese of Eastern North Carolina Will meet
to- day at Goldsboro to elect q coadjutor
to Bishop Watson. now past eighty years
and irfirm In health. Il
1t Is generally believed that the choice
of the convention will be the Rev. Robert
Strange, D. D., rector of ST. Pauls Epls-8
copal Church, Of this city. DR.. Strange
came here from North Carolina. and he
is universally beloved there, Ills name
will certainly be proposed In the con-
vertion, and there Is not much doubt
that he will be chosen
1t is impossible, of course. to say how
on the part Of the convention II 1t Is
taken. Many of his parishioners fear.
however, that his old people will succeed
in drawing him back
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07

kAV uAVOO pun anu AASAs
How to tell you have blood disease.
II YOU have the tell-tale pimples or
eruptions on any part of the body, rheu-
matte aches and pains In bones or joints,
aching back, swollen glands, or swellings
and rlsings on the skin, blood feels hot
and watery, skin itches and burns, ecze-
ma, scabby sores, mucous patches IN the
mouth. sore throat, scrofula, copper-col-
ored spots hair on eyebrows falling out,
boiIs, carbunclcs, rash on the skin. ul-
Gers. weak kidneys, eating, fostering
sores, you may be certain you
suffer from poison in the blood.
Get the poison out of your system.
by taking Botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B.).
1t is a purely vegetable extract, thorough
ly tested in hospital and private practice.
with over 5000 cures made Of tho most
obstinate cases. Botanic Blood Balm (B.
B.B.) heals all sores. stops all aches and
palms, reduces all swellinss, makes blood
pure and rich, completely changing tho
entire body into q clean, healthy condi-
ton.
Cancer Cured
Blood Balm cures Cancers Of all Kinds,
Suppurating Swellings, Eating, fostering
Sores. Tumors, Ugly Ulcers. 1t kills the
Cancer Poison and heals the sores or
worst cancer perfectly. II you have a
persistent Pimple, Wart, Swelings. Shoot
ing, Singing Pains, take Blood Balm and
they will disappear before they develop
into Cancer. Many apparently hopeless
cases of cancer cured by taking Botanic
Blood Balm (BB.BO.
Sold by all druggists. 81 per large bot
tie, with directions for home cure.
For free sample, write Blood Balm Co.,
No. 45 Blood Balm Building, Atlanta, Ga.
Describe your trouble, and special free
medical advice also sent in sealed letter.
II already satisfied that BIB. Is
what you need, take large bottle, as
directed on label and when the right
quantity Is taken cure Is certain, sure
and lasting. II not cured your money
Will be refunded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
DEATHS.

HoRsLEY.-Dled, on Monday. October s, 1908,
MARY SUSAN stage, wife of the late John
Horsley, OF Travellers Rest Buckingham
county, VA. In the hftieh year OF her age,
IntermcIt took place at the family burylng-
ground on TUESDAY at o'clock,
uIERHOLZER,--Die October g., 1908, at
Staples Mil, CHARLES A.. youngest son OF
the late Alexander and Josephine NJ. Her
holzer.
7th, from Sacred Heart Church at 10 o'clock.
NApIER.--pied at his home in Hanover county.
near Ashland, Tuesday October 9th, " ii3o
A. NJ, WYTFIE d. NAPIER, In The thirty
seventh year OF his age. llc is survived by his
wife and four Children.
Funeral VIII take place from his late resi-
dence at o o'clock A. NJ, OCTOBER 7th, In
terment at Enon Church, Hanover county.
Friends and acquaintance are requested to at
tend.
PORTER. Died at the residence OF his PR
ents. 40 cowardin Avenue, Manchester, GEO.
n PORTER son of Mr. and Mrs, w, Logan
Porter, In the twenty-eighth year Of his age;
The funeral will take place from his parents
residence THIS AFTERNOON Mt A30 O'Clock.
Interment In Maury Cemetery.
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HORSE SHOW.
tnchburg, Va, October 7th-Ioth.

Lynchburg, Va, October 7th- 10th.
1915 round trip. via Norfolk and West
ern Railway Tickets on sale October
9th to 10th, inclusive. good for return pas
sage until October ~. 1908, Only line with
three (S) daily trains in each direction.
pullman, parlor and sleeping cars. For
tickets and reservation. apply. ticket
agent, Byrd-Street Station. Richmond
Transfer Company, or at company's Of
flee, Ninth and Main Streets
JOHN e. WAGNER,
City Passenger Agent.
G. II. BOSLEY.
District Passenger Agent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
CANDIDACY OF MR..
GOODWIN ANNOUNCED

A private letter from Nelson county, re-
ceived here last night states that Hon.
w. H. Goodwin, the present Republican
reelection to the House Of Delegates.
DR.. John c. Everett Is tho Democratic
nominee and the fight promises to be Il
lively one, though we'll posted Democrats
are of opinion that DR.. Everett Will win
out.
The county is considered as safely DEM
ocratic, but owing to fractional differences
two years ago, Mr.. Goodwin carried the
county by less than one hundred ma
jority over DR.. A. B. Fitzpatrick.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
The ArmorY Services.

Cavalry Armory by Emmanuel Baptist
was a fine Congregation last night and
Rev. Mr. Lake preached, perhaps, ne
theme then s' was ii ",The kingdoms. and It was
treated in manner that held up wildly
the differences between the Kingdoms OF
discourse made a deep impression;
Mr.. Lake Will preach again Tonight and
a special prayer service will be held IN
the armory this morning at 1880 O'Clock,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
A SILVER WEDDING
Anniversary OF the Marriage of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. Craig Tonight.

The twenty-flfth anniversary OF the
marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs a. f. Craig
Will be celebrated this evening from 0
to 10 O'Clock, at their residence. No. 3l7
West GRACE Street
The handsome home will be decorated
for the occasion In white, green and
silver. Palms will be placed tastefully
and there will be large marriage bell.
Music will be furnished by larde!!a's
Band.
Mrs. Craig will be attired IN white
silk with lace, and her ornaments will
be diamonds.
After reception and congratulatlng
Mr.. and Mrs. Craig. the guests will re-
pair to the dining-room. where refresh.
ments will be served.
More than fifty handsome presents
have already been received by tho popu-
lar couple.
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Partial Victory.

Ir tho suit OF Lambert VS.. the Trede-
gar Company for alleged damages In the
sum OF $1,000, the jury OF the Law and
Equity yesterday returned a verdict for
sg!3,02 In favor of the plaintiff.
The latter was represented by Mr., w,
l.. Royal and the defendant company by
Hon. Charles v. Meredith.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
1T tic Ghoat1es

Darktown society, packed up near the
ceiling of the Academy, looking like
big black cloud. gazed down upon the
stage of that house last night, and gave
vent to Its enthusiasm in receiving Black
Patti and her troubadours. Jackson Ward.
however, was not the only portion of the
city represented In the audience, which,
though of small proportions In the lower
part of the house, was quite demonstra-
tive at times in expressing Its approval
of tn enonsensical affair "Darktown's
Circus Day" with which the programme
opens, the performance was very. credl-
table.
Elizabeth Kennedy, who will play at
the Academy, matinee and night, Thurs
6ay. drew a crowded house In Norfolk
Monday.
The Vlrginian-Pllot yesterday morning
says: 1.-THE production of AS You Like
IT. at the Academy last evening by Miss
Elizabeth Kennedy was, perhaps, tho
most ella borately staged affair seen In
Norfolk since the appearance of Mans
field, In Julius Caesar or Stuart Rob-
son, In The Comedy of Errors Nor is
the thought of Miss Kennedy devoted to
pla cling a proper setting about her play.
for her support Is good In every respect
and we'll worthy OF properly carrying
this, one of Shnkespeares most beautl-
full works or Miss Kennedy nothing
need be said. She makes an Ideal Rosa
lind, and her happy Interpretation OF
the role captivated the audience.
1.-THE Forest of Arden scene was
magnificent bit of stage craft. and SO
natural as to completely lift one from
tho cares and turmoils of 1903 city and
place you under the spreading limbs or
that sixteenth century woodland. along
with Rosalind, Orlando. Touchstone and
the shepherds"
The Black Patti Troubadours Will give
matinee and night performances to-day
at the Academy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
Nav Be Eutton.

Chairman j. Taylor Ellyson, of tho
state Democratic Committee. has accept
ed the resignation Of Mr.. j.. G. Hanklns
as secretary Of that body and written the
Mr.. ElIyson will announce a successor
to Mr.. Hanklns In few days, and It
10 likely that Colonel Joseph Button. OF
Appomattox, will be named
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
Routine Business.

Tho Committee on James River In
prcVement held a regular meeting last
light approved the monthly pay roll
and disposed of some other routine bust
Captain Lewis d. Crenshaw, Jr., was
present for the first, time since his pro-
ire cted illness, and was warmly greeted
by his colleagues,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
aIhe Child Slaves"

"The Child Slaves" was presented twice
Yesterday to audiences which applauded
and appauded tho several scenes and ell
makes with the vigor of people who en-
ioy a realistic and lively melodrama, Tho
play abounds in situations which are
thrilling In the extreme
sTho Slaves viii be- the attraction
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
SPECIAL TRAINS.
Elba to Ashland. Account of Horse
Show.

To accommodate those attending thu
Richmond Horse Show. special trains
will leave Elba Station at II midnight.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Octo-
her 14th. 10th and nth, for Ashland and
points, Holders of commu-
tntion card tickets will pay local fare to
Laurel and intermediate points. and pc.
to points north OF Laurel In connection
with such tickets. Other tickets. includ-
ing Communication book tickets, will be-
accepted as usual for passage on these
w. P. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
every night this week. with mahnees
Thursday and Saturday.
mot GUILTY."

mot Guilty" which is underlined for
production Mt tho Bijou Theatre for the
week beginning Monday, October 18TH
shows how circumstantial evidence will
sometimes place the life of an Innocent
man in jeopardy In the first act tho
hero is accused Of murder because he
Is found with tho body Of a man who has
spurned his suit for the hand OF his
daughter. Tho young man Is arrested
and has n difficult time In proving his
innocence, though eventually the guilt
Is placed whore 1t belongs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
VALUE TO POLICE

BOOK OF Rules and Catecnlsm wow III
Hands of the Printer.
The Rules Committee OF the Police
Board have completed their work and
submitted 1t to the board
The rules have been adopted and are
now in the hands of the Ifinter.
In addition to the rules there VIII be
embodied In the volume copies of all
city ordinances containing matters OF
interest to the police, and a "Catechism"
of questions and answers concerning
things that should BIO known to the
police.
The volume will prove of great value
to members of the force. 1t will be
ready for distribution In few weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
RICHMOND HORSE SHOW,

October la-l7-Reduced Rates Via Rs
F.84P,
Rate: One fare for round trip plus 70
cents for admission to Horse Show.
Tickets on sale at all stations. October
18th to 9TH, inclusive, final limit Octo-
Der 10, 1908; good going only on date Of
sale and for continuous passage IN eaeh
W. p, TAYLOR. Il
Trallc ManngerA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
Governor Expected.

Governor Montague spoke at Independ-
ence yesterday at the opening, of the
Grayson County Fair. He Will attend
the i,ynchburg Horse Show to-day and
return here tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
Al Half Mast.

The flag on the State Capitol building
was placed at half-mast yesterday by
order of Governor Montague OUT or re,
spect to the memory or the late Gene'al
bradley r. Johnson,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
OBITUARY..
Charles A. Hierholzer.

home, near Dumbarton. in Henrlco coun-
ty, Monday afternoon, in the thirty-scc-
ond year of his age. He was the young
est son OF the late Alexander Hierholzer,
formerly q prominent citizen of this
city. Mr.. Hierholzer was unmarried, but
leaves three sisters and two brothers.
Misses Alice. Annie and Josephine and
holzer.
The funeral will take place this morn
Ing at 10 o'clock from tho Church of
the Sacred Heart.
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Funeral Services,

The funeral of Mr.. Harry s. Harwood
took place at $3.50 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon from Grove-Avenue Baptist
Church. The interment was made in
HOLLYWOOD. The pall-bearers were as
follows: Active-Charles, e. Brhuer, s.
*. Mckee. Hugh R. Powell. John Brown
Ing, John Tyree, Junius Riddick, Henry
Z. Watkins, William Jenkins. Honor
a.ry-W. NJ. Parrish, Andrew ]. Plzzinl,
John g. Wade, William B. West, E..
Donaldson, T. H. Brown. s. G. Fairbank.
Henry II, Pollard.
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Infant Dead.

Pearl Elizabeth, infant daughter Of w.
Of her parents, No. 405 Louisiana Street,
Fulton. The funeral will take place at
1920 o'clock this morning from the resi-
dence nt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
"Twelfth Night" Revival.

There is no diversity of opinion regard
Ing the real merit, the exceeding beauty,
the gorgeousness of the production. or
tho exceptional excellence OF the cast In
the revival of Twelfth Night which
will be seen at the Academy on Friday
night, with Miss Marie Wainwright as
Viola. Criticisms and reportss from all
cities In which Miss Wainwright has ap-
feared are unanimously euloglstlc,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-07
Lee Camp Auxiliary.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of r, p. Lee
Camp will hold their regular monthly
meeting at the Camp Hall this afternoon
at A o'clock,