The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-15
TO PUNISH
The JOKERS
Annoyances to Citizens Over
the Telephone.
KEEP APPOMATTOX OPEN
1t IS Expected that Work Will Com
nence on the Diversion Scheme
by the First Of Year--Homes
Needed In Petersburg.
(spc cial to The rlmes-pispatch)

Especial to The Tines-Dispatch)
PETERSBURG. VA, Oct. 14.-Practi-
cal jokers have been at work recently
in Petersburg, using the telephone as
means OF carrying out their Jokes. The
authorities are thoroughly determined to
punish to the fullest extent any that are
unprecedented. Several days ago a young
man received telephone message at his
place OF business, telling him to come
home at once, as his wife was dead. He
hurried to his home and there found his
wife in her usual good health. All efforts
to find out who sent the message failed.
The police recently have received many,
hurry calls and upon responding promptly
have fourd that nothing was wrong. The
jokers will be dealt with severely.
THE APPOMATTox.
Mr.. Carter r. Bishop reported to the
Chamber OF Commerce yesterday after
noon that everything Is being done to
keep. Appomattox River open to naviga-
ton, and that the diversion plan Is be-
ing pushed as rapidly US possible. The
engineers In charge OF this work are
preparing specifications, and 1t Is hoped
that about the first of the year the plans
can be given to the contractors.
Mr.. c. a. Jordan. chairman of the Com
1nittee on Emigration. reported that his
committee had mapped out plan to in
duce people to como to this city and re-
quested the chamber to give them all the
support possible.
Mr.. Simon Seward said that what IL
most needed In Petersburg ut this time
is homes in Petersburg. There is now a
greater demand for houses than has ever
been known in the city. The Chamber
Of Commerce Is doing splendid work
in their effort to advance tho interests
OF the city. With the consolidation has
come new life, and every committee
OF the body is working diligently In the
interest OF Petersburg.
INCORPORATE ETTRICK.
An effort will probably be made at the
next session Of tho Legislature to have
Ettrck, Chesterfield county. incorporated.
The population OF that place Is now about
1000, and many Of the citizens are anxious
for the village to be incorporated.
Rev. Michaux Ralnes was installed yes
terday as pastor OF Hebron Presbyterian
Church. In Dinwiddle county. Rev. ]. 8.
Foster, OF this city, preached the install
lation sermon. The charge to the pastor
was delivered by Rev. William Nice,
White. of Petersburg. and Rev. Mr.. Wal
thall. There was a large attendance.
LITERARY CLUB.
Miss Martha p. Vaughan, the presi-
dent; Miss Mary Bunting. the secretary
and treasurer. and tho Lecture Commit.
tee Of the Ladies' Literary Club. In this
CITY, have now perfected their plans for
the course OF historical lectures to be
given In this city by Professor g. G..
Mitchell Of Richmond College. under the
auspices Of the club, DR.. Mitchell's srst
lecture will be given next Friday eve
ming at A. P. Hill Camp Hall. the SUBJ
ject being being the "Mlrabeau." The
committee In charge Of these lectures are:
Lecture Committee--Mlss Mary r, Roper,
chairman; Mrs, Gordon MoCabe, Mrs.
Alexander D. Hamilton, Miss Tag Pc,
gram, Miss Hbernia Friend, Miss jamie
Mob, Vaughan, Miss Bette Y. Hamilton.
Committee Of Gentlemen-:Mr. John
Watkins, chairman: Mr.. Alexander
Hamilton, Mr., Samuel w. Arlington, Mr..
Simon Seward. Mr.. 3. 3. Vaughan, DIR.
Robert McIlwaine, Ex-Governor Cameron.