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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
HOUSE DOES NOT
FEAR A CAVE-IN.
No Substantial Repairs Likely
to Be Done to Capitol
Shortly.
Shortly.

8 i "a . 3 = & 3 = Z f 4 !
It may be long time before anything
substantial Is done in the way of re-
pairing the old Capitol building and the
general impression Is that no move will
be made IN that line until the next Legis-
lature Is asked to appropriate another
100000 to make the old structure UP to
date In every respect.
The House on yesterday refused to con-
cur In the Senate joint resolution for
commencing the work Immediately upon
adjournment and nothing will be done in
the near future. save what Colonel Rich
ardson, Register Of the Land Office, shall
direct under authority given him under
the present law.
One of the reasons for the failure Of
{ the House to concur In the Senate resolu-
< ton was the fact that Mr.. Joseph w.
Thomas, tho well-known builder, sent
Colonel Richardson letter, stating that
there was no Immediate danger OF n
cave-n. The letter was read IN the House
and Is as follows:
RicEc,prd, Va, May s., 1885,
John w. Richardson, Esq, Register Of
the Land Office and Superintendent Of
Grounds and Buildings Richmond, Va:
Dear Sr,-At your request ! have again
made an examination OF tho flooring and
timbers of the attic and upper floors OF
the State Capitol. and beg to report the
following to-wit:
find tho floor joist over the Senate
Chamber to be about four by sixteen inch
es. and placed about eighteen inches on
centers, and as far as I can see, they are
In good condition. These jolsts and floor
carry the committee-room partitions over
the Senate Chamber and seem 10 have
settled a little from weight of said partl-
lions and the new floor which was put In
under the old library about eight or ten
years ago, The joist OF this floor Is two
and one-half by ten Inches and sixteen
inches from cener to center,
md the ceiling joist over the south
portico of the Capitol to be four BY SIX
teen inches on eighteen-!nch centers, and
some of the joists are In bad condition.
The truss, glrder and braces resting on
the four by sixteen-inch joists are In some
places decayed; but not enough 70 m
pair their strength very much. / lind the
truss md girder over the office of the
Governor and his private secretary are
In good condition, as far as am able TO
see, The joists and girders supporting
the ceiling Immediately over the iiouse
of Delegates was repaired immediately
after the Capitol disaster. and should
therefore be In good condition. The main
cornico ali around the outside or the
b,,iIdiny needs to be made new, ana tNe
woods caps on the brick plaster columns
on the outside should be removed. even II
new ones do not now take their place.
The building. do not think, Is IN any
Immediate danger at this timei II VIII
stand for some years 10 come anu me
ioists of the floor are amply strong 70
contain the weight now on them IN Tue
shape Of books, ETC.
Respectfully submitted.
JOSEPH w. THOMAS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
CASE OF BRUCE
WAS SUBMITTED
United States CourtWill Ren,
der a Decision at Next
Term.

In the United States Circuit Court of
Appeals yesterday, tho cnse OF Thomas
Bruce. who Is charged with blgamy In
New Jersey, came up on habeas corpus
proceedings. IT was argued by Edgar AL
ian Poe. States attorney OF Baltimore,
for the appellant. and by Richard b. Tip
petit and Wilson ], Carroll. of Baltimore,
Md, for the appellee. and submitted. The
court took the case under consideration
and 1t Is not likely there will be de-
cision the, elm until the next term OF the
court, In the meantime, Mr.. Bruce Is out
on bail.
To-day tho court will hold only cons
ference session to confer on the cases ar
sued during the week, and to enter judg-
ments and DEGREES In the cases In which
opinions have been announced.
Judges Go4, simonton and Keller were
on the bench yesterday, Judge Morris
did not sit on account OF having heard
the Bruce case IN the Circuit Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
POLICY MEN
WERE FINED
Justice John Charged Them
Twenty Dollars Each for
Doing Business.

Officers Wyatt and Gary got evidence
enough In the case Of Alfred Lee and
William Fry to secure their conviction in
the Police Court for conducting a policy
shop, and they were each fined $40. the
usual fee In such cases.
j. H. Lever got drunk on somebody
else's premises, and was placed under
security for thirty days.
Clarence Clements and Glenn Williams
were charged $3.50 each for fussing with
each other, and the same punishment was
neted OUT to Spencer Booker and Walter
Grandson on the same charge.
Scion Berkeley and Solomon Wilkins
were dismissed Of the charge OF fghtins
on the street.
W. B. Davis was charged 81 for fall
ing to have light on an obstruction in
the street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
BIG SHIPMENT OF OBJ eco
Mr.. Victor Sends Nineteen Hundred
Hog sheads to Europe.

Perhaps the largest single shipment of
tobacco ever recorded at the port of Nor
folk has Just been made by y. *. Victor
and Company. leaf tobacconists, of this
and was one of 1900 hogsheads, It was
consigned to European ports. Mr., Victor
declined yesterday to state Just to what
point the tobacco was shipped
The presence In this country of two
French gentlemen, who are either In Rich
mond already or are supposed to be head
Ing this way, is exciting some interest on
the local market. The foreigners are
connected with the tobacco reggie system
Of France, Their mission is not known.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
Methodist Sunday Schools.

The regular monthly meetIns Of tho
Methodist Sunday-schools of the city
viii be held at the Park Place Church
sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, An
excellent programme Is to BIO arranged
by the, Park Place school for the meet
Ing. Dr.. Bruner, the new pastor of the
Calvary Baptist Church. WILL deliver the
address. DR., Bruners address will be the
principal feature of the occasion, and 81
looked forward to With great interest by
the schooln,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
THE TOBACCO MARKET

Small Sales Owing to Backward Farm
Work and Lack Of Hands.
Concerning the conditions existing on
the tobacco market during the past week.
Measrs. L. B. Vaughan and Company.
proprietors Of Crenshaw Warehouse. have
the following to say:
Small receipts and sales, owing to back
ward farm work and lack of handling
seasons. with good strong market, under
heavy demand, were the leading features
Of the week. Best lots selling for $3.50.
One hundred and sixteen packages sold on
Tobacco Exchange. We quote dark Tugs,
a cents to cents: leaf, cents to IL cents:
selections. 10 cents to 20 cents. and for
bright tobacco filters. cents to II cents;
smokers. cents to II cents: cutters, 8
cents to Ii cents; wrappers, 10 cents to
40 cents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
op,p-FELLows.

Account dedication OF Odd Fellows
Home at Lynchburg, Va, May nth.
special fast train will be run Via Norfolk
and Western Ry,. leaving Norfolk sunday,
MAY 10TH II A. NJ, stopping at Suffolk
and Petersburg. Returning leave Lynch
burg II p. NJ. May nth. Round trip from
Petersburg $3.50 Passengers leaving RIcA'
mond at 1870 p NJ sunday, May 10th,
will connect With special train at Peters
burg,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
UNITED CONFEDERATE VETE-
RAMS REUNION.

New Orleans, May 1922. Only 1 Cent
Per Mile, Via NJ. and w. Railway.
Tickets will be sold by the Norfolk
and Western Railway on May 18th TO 2ist
inclusive. good for return passage until
May gath, but may be extended condi-i
tionally until June 18th. Round trip rate
from Richmond. $2O.oo Epecial through
sleeper leaves Saturday May 10th, with
party of ladies and gentlemen from Rich
anond and Petersburg. Best ard most
picturesque route, Apply al once fnr re-.
serpation u go, no,
District Passenger Agent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
JOHN s. EGGLEsTON,
Private Secretary.
MR.. CRAIG APPOINTED
Will Fill Vacancy in the Office of the
CITY Treasurer.

City Treasurer Charles II. Phillips
has appointed Mr.. J. D, Craig Jr., to
the position of bill clerk In the treasurer's
office. made vacant by tho death Of
Colonel Smith.
Mr. Craig has done much work for the
treasurer, and Is fully competent to fill
the position.
He Is a son of the late John D. Craig.
who for SO long was q valued deputy
in the treasurer's office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
Cl,,b Furniture Sold,

Auctioneer Valentine yesterday sold all
the property of the Monticello Club. at
No. Ito North Seventh Street. The club
was organized about year ago as a
social club, and carried q large member
ship. The old interest in the club has
not been maintained, and the board OF
directors thought best to disband,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
Capital City Council.

Past Councillor 8, j, B, Wright has or
ganized a new Council j. o. U. A. NJ.
which was instituted at Doby's Hall
Thursday night under the name OF Cap
itni CITY Council, by Past State Coun-
cilor 10. II. Keiton. There were lit char
fer members present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
PROF. DAVIS LECTURES
His Address at Grocer Pronounce the

Finest Ever Delivered There.
The Morning Republican," In comment
Ing on the recent lecture OF Professor
Noah x. Davis, OF the University Of Vir-
ginia, at Crozor Theological Seminary,
Chester. Pa, pronounces the finest ever
delivered at Grocer.
The lecture was the initial one on ''The
Philosophy OF Ethics" the subject OF
Professor Davis was The Postulate OF
Ethics"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
i NEW SERGEANT-MAJOR
MIR. ). G. Bosher Succeeds Mr., Vim. I

Mr.. ]. 9. Bosher Succeeds Mr., Vim. r
Underwater.
Sergeant Julian G. Bosher. OF Company
g. Seventeen Regiment. has been APP
pointed sergeant-major to succeed Mr.,
William II, Underwater, who has been,
at his own request, transferred to Com
pany f. where he has been appointed
first sergeant by Captain Thompson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
Union Gospel Mission

There will be Interesting services to-
morrow at $3.50 r. M, at Union Gospel
Mission, No. North Seventh Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
A New Baby.

Byl What magic what mystery what charm these words have
for Yet how infinitely they to the mother new e
but full Of possibilities Some must be patient hopeful
watc proud discouraged That one the mother She
heard abys first cry and whether it be her first TENTH the feeling
the feeble outretohed those that WILL never
mother shall live And that hand which supports the
head the newborn babe the mothers hand supports the civilization the world
Is any wonder YOU mothers that with all these responsibilities
resting all weak shoulders the necessity OF
selecting the babes medicine with the necessity Of protecting your
babe from worthless unknown narcotic drugs would protect from
the fire?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09

"A person applying to register during
the year 1901 must have paid the State
Poll Pol tax OF 81 Sdoo for each Of the years
against him under the former Constitu-
ton, and the State poll tax of s1.5o for
the year 1903, assessed or assessable un-
ton. OF course. this requirement does
not apply to the poll taxes for any year
in which the applicant was not. by rea-
son of age or residence. legally liable to
, be assessed. 4--- ----- WI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
PERMANENT ROLL,

ID As to a person registered in 1902
or 1903 on the permanent roll. this re-
auirement begins with the poll tax OF
s1.50 for the year 1903. assessable under
the present Constitution. section 81, pre-
scribing the payment Of capitation taxes
assessed under the. present Constitution
only as a prerequisite to the right to
vote. before he Is allowed to vote at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09

Mr.. sipe member. opposed the motion
to discharge. and they put 1t upon the
ground that 1t was a subject which called
FOR more consideration than It had been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09

-lIITUUBI II TEX VCCh' :.
lengthy opinion from Attorney-Gen-
eral Anderson was read in the House,
constituting the section OF the Constitu-
ton relating to the prepayment OF poll
taxes by voters, It having been asked for
BY q resolution of the body.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09

To this my answer is as follows
tration after January l. 1904. 1t begins
with the poll tax which was assessed or
assessab BILE In 1901: for. by section 20. he
Is required, before he Is entitled to be
registered to have paid to the proper
officer all State poll taxes assessed or as.
sessable against him under this or the
next preceding that in which he offers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-09
The Senate.

~ n. =,
TO authorize tho supervisors OF Clarke
county to issue bonds for road improve
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
USE AMERICAN IDEAS.
French Crooks Copy the Tricks of
SwindIers in This
Country.

French swindlers, about whose meth
DDS a good deal has been written of
late. are for the most part coplers OF
American crooks. says the New York
Sun. The trick OF following a woman
into a store. and Just as she goes 10
make purchasing assuming the role
OF an indignant husband. taking her
money away from her and getting
away before she has a chance 10 re-
cover from her surprise. was worked
for some time in the west. IL wasn't
successful long here, because American
women are harder-headed than their
French sisters and. unlike the latter.
do not assist the crooks by promptly
going into Mysteries or fainting when
robbed.
A simple little swindle that was sue
cessful in this city for years was
worked by a man and a boy. The boy
would walk up the street swinging
pitcher around his head. The man
standing on an opposite corner would |
call attention TO the boys recklessness
and offer to bet s. or some larger
amount that the boy would break the |
pitcher before he reached the corner /
The crook rarely failed to hook a vic. /
tim. or course. Just as the BIO,
reached the corner he would break the
pitcher and the crook would win the
bet.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
CRIB
DRIVEWAY

makes a desirable place for surplus
corn or for storage room for boxes.
barrels. plows. etc Sliding doors
close the driveway at each end. and
small doors lead from each pen to the
run-ways. which should lead to the
barnyard or farm lane. The pens. when
used for feeding and sleeping. should
be cleaned each day or two. which is cas-
lily done with a scoop-shovel. The
troughs should De fastened securely. and
the front Of the pen should be hinged to
swing In over the trough. thus keeping
all hogs away until slop is distributed.
The floor should slope from one and one
half TO two inches in ten feet.
The past year has been very hard on
swine yet ont Of 40 head I have lost
but one small shoat. and that was IN
jured by the SOW. One lot Of shoats
were placed in pen on the 10Th Of Febru-
ary 1902, and were not on the cement
until May 90. when marketed No floor
TO repair. no rat harbors. ease in clean
Ing, and good sanitary conditions. make
The cement floor the most desirable
W. w Helwig, in Ohio Farmer
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
THE POPES AND TOBACCO.
heads OF the Catholic Church who
Prescribed the Weed and Those
Who Used Ia.

1t is we'll known that Pope Leo was
for years an inyeterate snuff taker
The times have changed since Urban
VIII. and Innocent V. vigorously pro-
scribed tobacco. the former pope go
Ing so far as to threaten to excom-
munlcate anyone who might take a
pinch OF SNUFF within the precincts of
the vatican. The brief issued by In
nocent X. on the LIST OF February
1860. against the use Of tobacco was
abrogated on the 10th OF January.
IT'S, by Benedict XIII. for very good
and sufficient reasons. For, like Leo
XIII, Benedict XIII. took SNUFF in
large quantities. and he could not
give his sanction to an act which was
violated daily by his own examine
From that time until the present dav
the popes have remained silent on the
subject OF tobacco. but their personal
habits seem to favor the use OF the
fragrant Virginia weed In addition
to the snuff-taking popes, It is well
known that Plus TX. used TO smok,
IN MS private study and in the Nor,
secluded parts Of the vatican gar.
lens.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
THE TWO ESSENTIALS.
When n Horse Is Ailing Examine Its
Teeth and. II Possible. Change
Its Diet.

When horse begins TO run down In
flesh. eats daintily or not at all. there
are two things that thought should be
given to before resOrting to medical
treatment; one is the teeth: the other
diet, says Farm. Stock and Home. The
of feed" horse is often in that condi-
tion because he can't eat, and because
he has no desire TO eat He needs dem
fist, and not medicine. II the teeth are
all right. and the horse will not eat. It is
often because he and his feed no longer
harmonic lie may have been given one
kind Of feed so long and uninterrupted
ly that he has lost all desire for It; Il
has become obnoxious, in fact, and he
cannot eat IT, In such cases a change OF
diet IS what the horse needs. and not
medicine Oats are a good and accept
able horse feed and bread Is equally so
for man, but il the last is substantially
the only feed man has for a long period.
he will reject IT TO the extent Of great
oss Of flesh; and under similar condi-
lions the horse will reject oats. II
neither teeth nor diet are responsible
for the horses condition. then other |
causes must be looked for. But In anas-
'onlshingly large number OF instances |
he causes named will be found the real |
)nes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
How TO Use n Currycomb.

II a currycomb must be used have the
smoothest one that can be found. and use
IL but sparingly. In the hands Of some
men the curyoOmb is barbarous lnstru-
ment of torture. Applied with a long.
sweeping motion. without regard to the
shape Of the body. or the evenness with
which it is held. will make a poor animal
shrink and SILVER. The skin is often
seriously hurt by the angles Of comb
when carelessly and heavily handled
A short motion, back and forth does
the work more effectively and hhmanely
than the severe application Of the comb
described. The horse will learn not to
dislike ii II he finds he is not hurt
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Goats Not Num.roy. u.,.

The United States is almost a goatles,
country compared with others. and the
Importance OF goatskins. young and old
aggregate $35. 1000. 600 a year-which rep
resents the slaughter Of II .OOO. 900 goats
and Kids. Germany has 1900. 900 head
Spain 100000, Austria 1000 600 and
France. Bulgaria and Italy about 800
900 each. In Turkey there are six goats
Tor each person. the goat being the most
Important source Of income.
A pullet that is not well kept from
Matching to laying time will never make
a record-breakinR hen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
lVIRSA
\N%%-'4~&S~TA)
S STOCK
AN OHIO HOG HOUSE.
IL II Neither Elaborate Nor ENpen-
siNe aud Almost Any bright
Mnn Can BuiId One.

/ herewith submit plans Of my hog
house. The building Is "a by % by
II feet. with a crib of four feet about
one and one-half feet above the level.
a ten-fOot wagon shed. and the re-
naming ten feet ccmented and di-
vided into as many pens as are want
ed The cement should be not less
than eight inches above the ground
level, and, if possible. on the south
side Of a building so that sunlight
may be admitted by windows OF
hinged doors or lifts.
a good floor over the pens about
five and One-half feet from the cement.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
DO THEIR OWN COOKING.
There IL an Increasing Demand fot
Attractive Appliances for
the Kitchen.

Very attractive and handy appli
Inces are now brought out for IN
amateur cook. They are Of bronze
copper and silver plate. and each ma
be mounted on its own spirit lamp oI
electrical fitting. says the Chicago IN
ter Ocean.
"Epicureanism is on the increase
and many more people are particular
as TO the preparation OF their food
than formerly" said household goods
dealer. "Fastidious people who buy
the best the markets afford in food
supplies have awakened TO the fact
that much OF their care in this re-
gard is wasted II the cooking be un-
intelligently done. so we are selling
more and more OF these individual
cooking appliances.
Many settled people. particularly.
amuse themselves by amateur cook
ing. The health culture propaganda
has also been a stimulus to the anna
teur cook. Food eaten under proper
conditions Will obyiate the need OF
medicines or curatives and add to
physical exhilaration. good looks. etc
These theories are getting strongly
impressed on the public mind. and par
ticularly on those folks who are able
to indulge themselves. to experiment
In the matter and make permanent
progress
They secure food supplies Of the
best grade and then seek for appli-
ances BY which they can supervise
the cooking with least inconvenience.
and so get the full profit of the invest
nent The cooking schools have tend
ed also to make people recognize the |
value of delicate cookery applied TO |
good grade Of food. Slowly but surely |
heir maxims are being exempliled."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
German CITY ReruIntinn-

The Leipzig, Germany. city council
has passed an ordinance compelling
city employees to take up their residence
within the city limits. As the water
works, lighting plants. storage ware
houses. markets. pawnshops. hospitals
etc, are municipal. a large number Of
people will be affected. II IS said that
the action was taken IN order to foster
Leipzig's growth. to Increase the clty's
income and to concentrate the consery-
alive votes
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
scarecroNa on nnnk.

Scarecrows are now placed upon slate
roofs In Victoria. b. C. The crows
which swarm the beach and dig for
clans fly over the buildings and drop
the clamr on the roofs by this means
breaking the shells and leaving the
meat free to be eaten In many cases
when the clans were dropped, the slate
would be broken.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
when Pigs Have sore Feet.

If your pigs feet get sore. give a dose
Of EPSON salts. and follow with ten
grains Of nitrate potassium two or three
times daily. in feed. which will cool the
system and AFFORD relief to the feet
Proud flesh between the toes should be
touched once with terchloride OF anti
mony. using a feather. If necessary. re-
peat the third day. To heal the sore use
chloride Of zinc. one dram to one pint
OF water. Keep the pig warm and dry
Midland Farmer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

Nature seems 20 have provided that
no poison which acts externally shall
have any effect internally. and vice
versa. Thus the most deadly snake
venom can be swallowed with impunity.
the Juice Of the stomach presumably de-
composing It and rendering It harm.
less.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11
Working Overtime,

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless, little workers-Dr. Kings New
Lille Pills. Millions are always at work.
night and day, curing Indigestion. Bill
business, Constipation, Sick Headache
aud all Stomach. Liver and Bowel troub.
les. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure. Only
DC at White x Co.'S. drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-09-11

The Secretary Of the Treasury re-
eeived few days ago in an envelope
postmarked Boston, a conscience con.
tribution Of 500.