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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
.HELENCOU.L|D
AT Old POINT
Takes Part in Dedicatory Exer
ciscs in Y M. c. a. Building,
toWhich She Gave Literally.
Mr.. ELLYsoN ONE SPEAKER
international Committee Will
Establish One at Every Army
Post in the Country.

Especial to Tho Dispatch)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Dec. o.-1n-
terestlng exercises marked the dedica-
lion to-day OF the Young Mems Chris
.ian Association building at Fort Mon
roe. presented to the United States army
BY Miss Helen NJ. Gould. Colonel Story.
commandment at the fort, presided over
the meeting. 81 5s
William Sloane. Of New York, made
un address, in which he said that the
work grew out Of the old Christian union
/, In the regular army
5}s5 AT EACH POST.
During the spanish-American war, the
work received a great impetus and now
the International Committee of the as
ISOLATION would work to III establish q
building and association at each army
post.
General Bird, United States army. re-
tired, who organized the association at
Fort Monroe, spoke. telling OF the diff
f,culties encountered and Of the small
beginning.
Hon. T. Taylor Ellyson. Of Richmond,
was one Of the speakers.
Miss Helen Gould and party, who par
ticipated III the dedicatory exercises, VIII
leave tomorrow for New York.
FEW NEGRO VOTES,
Less than dozen negroes have paid
their capitation tax under the new Con-
stltut!on, and 1t Is believed that when
the books close Saturday night there Will
abe less than twenty colored voters In
tie city, 4sGS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
RELIGIOUS AUXILIARY.
Move TO Erect Building for Re
ligious and Social Bodies.
tspccini to The Times. Dispatch.)

tspccinl to The Times. Dispntch.)
n UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, VA.
Dec o..--The movement, started at the
University some ten years ago, to erect
q large and commodious building for the
use of the religious and social orgnniza-
4tions Of the Institutions has been revived,
and a campaign begun to raise the neces-
%sary money. ,l ii ii alt 5tfs d ~ 81 IS sa
The Young Men s Christian Association
a1ready own the ground-a lot known as
the Y. M. c. A. campus and used for
a number Of years as practice ground for
the athletic teams. Since the original
purchase, however, the value OF the prop
crty has increased. very much, and now
1t is thought that large part Of tho
needed money for the building can BIO
secured by tho sale Of q part OF the
land. t 4
The running expenses OF the building
will be met by an endowment, and by
the rent OF a number Of rooms that Will
L be reserved for students.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
ing the required number OF men, created
10 little excitement In military circles

Ing the required number OF men, created
no little excitement In military circles
here.
4 The compnny was short ton members,
hit tho officers and men vert to work.
and have Succeeded In signinE vi, elk new
members. and tho remaining four viii
no doubt be secured within the titno ro-
uuired. n, 4, 81 Z
Just as coon as tho REQUIRED member
ship Is obtained, tho organization will re-
ceive now guns and equipment from the
State.
II Is learned that n great many who
would like to become members refrain
from doing so because their ployers
will not admit ofsthelr Joining. and as n
remedy for this 1t is understood that a
muss-moeting of citizens Will be called
this week, and this and other matters
pertaining to the good OF The company
will bo laid before thom.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
The Fisher Case.

The case OF G. IT., Fisher the chesa.
peake and Ohio checking clerk and
Waterman. charged with robb!ng the
Ninth Street freight house, will be call
cd next Tuesday morning. Officers G. y.
luke and l., L. Shearer. both OF the
Baldwin Detective Agency, had been at
work on the matter for some time, and
account 1t a great victory that they nt
last located tho stolen goods, raid
was made few nights ago on FISH
er's house and a large amount OF STUFF
vas found, A typewriter list 81 me
articles consumes nearly five pages. The
stuff Included every conceivable variety
OF merchandise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
TRIBUTES 70 GOOD MAN An
Touching Addresses at Memorial
Service TO Mr.. Abraham.

The memorial service In honor OF Rev
w. Y. Abraham. held in the Cavalry
armory last night by Emmanuel Baptist
Church, was a sweet and tender one.
A large number of the close friends, IN
life, Of this good man were present
,special music was well rendered by the
Emmanuel choir. and thu speeches We're
appropriate and heartfelt,
Rev. D. a. solly, pastor Of Emmanuel,
read extracts from u number or letters
received from leading men, and paid 4
brief, hearty trIbus to the deceased az
having been one Of his closest and best
friends. Rev pr ]. William Jones. who
baptized Mr.. Abraham when u boy OF
fifteen, and had known him we'll all his
life, spoke especially OF his young life;
Rev. ". j, Shlpmnn, OF Rlce's, smoke Of
the Chrlstla character and life Of Alr,
Abraham, and Rev. Thomas ], Shlpman,
of Roanoke, spoke OF the influence Of his
life. Rev, George II. Williams offered the
closing prayer.
The entire service was n beautiful trl.
butte to ono Of tho best of men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
LIVERY BURNS
AT BLACKSBURG
P. Il. Cadets Will Now Have
to Walk to the Railroad
\. Christmas.

BLACKsBURG, VA, Dec. e.Tho
Travellers livery, owned BY DR.. Penney
bo1gh. was totally destroyed by fire about
5 o'clock this morning; only three horses
and two vehicles were saved.
Sixteen horses persisted and number
OF hacks and buggics were burned. The
insurance covers only the building.
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute ca
Gets responded to tho call and protected
the surrounding property by tearing down
small out-buildings. thus preventing the
spread OF the flames.
The cause OF the fire is unknown. ts,t
The conveyances OF this livery were
used to carry the cadets to and from
iCilristiansburg. distance Of eight miles,
ard from the scarcity OF tho conveyances
d large portion OF the seven hundred and
fifty cadets Will BIO obliged to walk TO
the railway station at Christlansburg
when Christmas holidays begin December
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
.PRUSSIAv
CAPT \ N
Death III Petersburg Of Henry
Frederick Goertz, Retired Of
ficcr Of the German Army.
a FARMERS INSTITUTE .14TA
Steamer Tourist to Make Her
Initial Trip From Petersburg.
to Norfolk Monday.
fsnoo,al 70 Tho Times. Dispatch.)

(spoctal to Tho Times. Dispatch.)l
PET VA, Dec o.-Hen'ry
Frederick Goertz. aged sevcnty-sevell
years, died this morning at his homo, on
High Street, in this city At the age OF
eighteen Mr.. Goertz. entered the Prus-
sian artillery as q volunteer, and In 1870
was retired as captaii,. and eighteen
years later, after serving his country for
more than forty-three years. no was
placed on the retired list. In recognition
OF his services he was decorated with
the badge OF the Red Eagle.
In 1888 he came to this country TO re-
side, living In st. Paul and Ashevl!le'
N. C.. until 1906 when he took up his
residence in this city.
He Is survived by four children-Johh
Henry Werres, his stepson, anu MISS
L. Goertz. OF Petersburg; Mrs taylor,
OF Washington. y. c.. and Mrs. Martin,
Of Asheyillo, N. c.
John II. Bell, seventy-tWo years olo.
4 q coorsd man. who had been sexton or
Tabb Street Presbyterian Church about
twenty years, died at his nome mere 1,, u
day. Bell had the respect of all VINO
knew him. Il n
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
large attendance is expected at the
farmers' institute to be held December
14t1, in the courtroom Of the Hustngs
Court here, under the auspices OF the
State Agricultural Department. SUP.
jects OF vital Importance TO farmers WI
be discussed, and among the special
speakers 10 be present will be Commits
sioner g. w. Koiner and Manager Hedges,
OF the State Farm.
STEAMBOAT LINE.
rLo ro,,tvo ~ the steamboat service
between Petersburg and Norfolk Is vel
coined BY the business men OF TINS CITY,
and the enterprise will doubtless be &C
corded patronage sufficient to ensure IT'S
( continue nee The withdrawal Of the Tor
mer vessels off the limo caused serious
Inconvenience to the business people
tributary to Petersburg. The tnlual "TRIP
OF tho steamer Tourist Will be made
Monday. the start being made from Nor
folk
Tho ithaca Conservatory Of Music con-
cert u,lartette is booked to appear at the
Y. NJ. C. a.. Monday night. next.
THE CHIEF WILL, RECOVER.
{. The condition OF z. v. Farley. chief OF
tina fire depar tment. who was yesterday
injured while hunting, is reported as
being encouraging. and his recovery Is
expected The injured man ready RAJ
lied from the operation last night, ana
rested very we'll through the night st ana
day.
Invitations have been issued by MT.
and Mrs. William 8. Weeks Of this city,
to the marriage Of their daughter, Miss
Mary Bernard Weeks, to William Four
ourean Belts, OF Richmond, the ceremony
to take place wednesday evening. De-
cernber 23d, at 6 o'clock, at the bride
elect g home, in No. 1913 West Washington
Street. Miss Weeks Is an accomplis h a
Young lady, and Mr.. Belts Is connected
With the shockoe Warehouse. in Rich
moud
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
~ ai5'esS NJ
LUMBER PLANT
DESTROYEDBYFIRE
The McKenney Manufacturing
Company Heavy
Losers.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
ENKENNEY, VA, Dec, e.-The plant
owned and operated by the Mckinney
Manufacturing Company at Mckinney,
Va, was destroyed by fire this morn
Ing about 4 o'clock. About 115.ooo feet
OF lumber, car Of barrel heads ready
for shipment, together with two flat cars.
one loaded with telegraph poles, the other
empty, and all the machinery operated
by the company, were burned. Estimated
loss, $4,000. Nc insurance. It Is under
stood that the McKennsy Manufacturing
Company will Immediately rebuild g9
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
A WoMAN's GRATITUDE,
A Mountain Woman Writes In Praise OF
nj Larp1c Idle.

"A Mountain Woman Writes IN Praise OF
Newbro's Herpiclde.
uE,or several years have been trou-
bled with dandrutr. causing me much ans
noyance. and my hair became very thin,
have used Newbro's Herpicde for q
month, and the dandruff has entirely dis
appeared and m, hair Is becoming much
heavier than formerly. New hatr "
Very thankful to you for the benefit
have received from Newbros Herplclde.
Very truly yours.
MRS, G. B. FOSTER,
"No. 9ss Utah Ave-, Butte, Mont
Sold by leading druggtsts, Send LOG. IN
stamps for sample to The Herpiclde Co.,
petroit Mich. Owens and Minor DRUG
Company, special agents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
SPENT DAY IN WOODS.
Lady Hides From Searching
Who Looked for Her.

especial to The Tlmcs-Dlspntch.)
ICovINGToN, vA.,F Dec. 9----Mrs, Bra T.
n, aged about thirty years, wife OF r.
Bratton, OF this place, left FER home
rly yesterday suffering from temporary
sanity, and wandered all day In tho
pods, evadipg several searching parties,
lid was not found until late this eve
ne.
About 6 o clock In the evening word
me from Dolly Ann Mines. two miles
ON Covington, that Mrs. Bratton had
mo there and desired to return to Gov
gton.
carriage was at once sent for her, anc
e was brought here late at night
Although she had been In the woods
bout eleven hours, she was not injured
any way, and seemed to be in her
ght mind.
Mrs. Brntton said she did not know why
Q left home, and that she saw the men
oking for her In the woods, but she
d behind the trees and rocks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
FARMERS HEAVY Loss.
Faints in Burning House and is
# Saved by Heroism Of His Wife.

5F4E}a Especial TO line fllMeS-DlSpdtClL)E 5st4f
SMITHS CROSS ROADS, VA, Dec. o..
Mr.. Richard Clayton. an enterprlslng
young farmer. living six miles north of
this place, near South Hill. Va, had
the misfortune yesterday afternoon to
have his dwelling house, entire houses
hold and kitchen furniture. together with
all Of his crop Of tobacco, which was a
good one, destroyed by fire.
The fire was caused BY defective
pipe, leading from heater, AS soon as
the fire was discovered MIR. Clayton went
to see his wife and children out safely,
after which he returned to the burning
building to secure some Of his property.
Seeing the flames were b.eyond his con-
troll soon after entering the house. he
was overcome with heat and tainted,
and only by a very bold and heroic effort
on the part of his wife was he saved.
The loss to Mr., Clayton ls a very heavy
one. as no insurance was carried on tho
property destroyed. and he has wife
and f.avera small children, He has the
sympathy Of the community In this loss,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
QUITTING AWAY" CROOKS,
Eight Are Sent to the Peniten-
/ tiary in Two Months, #

The detectives at police headquarters
are quitting away many of the local
crooks and the fact that there has not
been many big robberlea lately Is due
tn this. In tho past two months eight Of
the most desperate Of local crooks have
been given terms In the penltentlary,
through the work OF the headquarters
detectives. They are John Fleming, five
years. James Patrick, six years; Stephen
Love, ono year, Henry Watkins. ten
years; John Holland, ten years; and FIVE
additional for second conVlction; Willie
lIIchaels, eighteen months; Lewis King,
ono year; Leo tiaskins, two years,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
rs MURDER TRIAL.
Case Of Aleck Hodges, Charged
With Killing John w. Hall.

Especial to The Times DIspatch)
3 ROCKY MOUNT, Va, Dec. o.-Aleck
Hail, Is on trial In the County Court
Hodges Is defended by r. E. Scott. OF
Roanoke, and P. Fl. billiard, Of billiard
& Lee. AIT
Hodges and Hall were drinking to-
pether at the primary election August
Eth, and on returning to their homes
near Gogginsville, Hall attempted to en-
ter Hodges homo under the latters pro-
test. It Is alleged, and drew q knife
on Hodges, who stepped inside, got his
gun and shot Hall, ia tally In the breast.
Tho wounded man lived until the fol-
lowing morning when he expired with
out having gained consciousness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
SHOT ABOUT A WOMAN,
Increase in Depot Facilities at
Honaker, Va,
(speclal to The Tlmes-plspatch

Especial TO Tho TImes-D lsDatch,1 IA
HONAllEl} VA. Dec, Q-An addition
Of fifty feet has been made to the rail-
road station at this place. necessitated
by tho large Increase IN freight traffic
In u difficulty at Barnett, near Leba-
non, yesterday ,over q woman, Jake I'LL
bort, an employe OF the ,Clinch Valley
Barytes Company. was shot in the head
with shotgun by u man whose name
was not learned. Hilbert is In a crltl1
cal condition, but will probably recover
The trouble arose over q woman,
Alyy Compton, a young man, who was
accidentally shot recently, near here. Is
Improving and will likely recover,
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STRUCK HIS HEAD
AGAINST MILE-P0ST
fspecial 70 The Tim es-plsp1aatch.>

I1agit N5peCIaI 70 = TIC II1les- I'D dtC'1'7
@LURAY, VA, Dec. 9.--AIr. James W,
Gordon. a farmer, living near Crlglers-
vile, Madison county, was killed at Stan
ley, this county, at an early hour this
morning by jumping from moving freight
train and striking his head against mile
post.
had crossed the Blue Ridge yesterday
with load OF bark. When this was un-
loaded at Stanley yesterday evening, the
older Gordon went to visit relatives at
Grove Hill. q few miles south Of Stanley
and 1t was while returning from this
vlgit he met death. which was instan-
t2neouS. 48S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
SHOTGUN.
POLITICS,
NJ Arrests Made Yet Of the
straightouts Who Attacked t:s ( s,' I #
the Fusionists.
(AEY JUSTIFY THEIR :l';' ACTION I N
Opportunities Alleged Given Ne
proes While difficulties Were
Thrown III Way White Men.

Y Especial to Tho Times Dlspatch.)
NORFOLK, VA. Dec. ONO arrests
have as Yet been mndc In connection
With the riot OF last night In Berkley.
vhen the strnightouts went with shot shot,
buns to prevent tho county treasurer
rom receiving the poll taxes OF negro
koters. Tho straightouts defsnd their
curse by stating TINT the people had
become exaspcrated by the. obstacles per-
istently placed In the way OF the White 1hl1''
otter paying his poll taxes, while the
cgroes Were reported TO have every
hing made easy for them This tho
,usionists deny. That there was no
loodshed Is considered remarK e reel
II has now subsidized, and there IS no
Immediate prospect OF further trouble.
The city Of Portsmouth Will ask the
egislntur6 for permission to purchase
IA present water works system, winch
80 supplies Suffolk and Berklsy. Nearly
wo millions Is involved In tho trnnsac-
on.
MoccAs1N5 NOT. TLOATED.
All efforts TO float the submarine tor
edo boat Moccnsin, which Is still ashore
& the beach ut Chrrituck, have proved
5ltile. The Merritt Wreck!hs sp ;'ai''
Rescue, while pulling on the Moccasln
,-day, snapped a hawser and operations
ad to BIO temporarily suspended. 1t Is
elievcd that the little boat VIII DO
often Off during the storm now pre-
ailing.
The shipping is huggIng port tonight.
here Is fierce storm off the Virginia
oast,' and although there have been no,
,ports OF disasters at sea. shipping mas
,rs are uneasy. All north-bound snip.
ny out, as long as a day Is imperilled
to-night's blow along the Middle At
ntic geaboard. u IS &
Goyernor Montague will hnyo 10 ap-
mt Judge Of the County Court OF
rincess Anne to I'LL out Judge 3. D.
!hite's term. Tho Judge Will retire from
~ bench to become Commemorative
Ltorney some weeks before his term
ld1. 5{e
Six starving Portuguese. who came hero
om the Cape de Verde Islands. tempted
stories Of fine wages, arc being cared
at the Union Mission When thcy
rived herc they found that they would.
i've to subsIst on SO a month. and they
"a now In pitiable distress. The Mayor.
I'M care for them temporarily.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
NEW HUNT CLUB.
rganization Effected and Off.
GERS Elected.

N Especial to The Times-DIspatch.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Dec. o.
he Charlottesville. Hunt Club was or
Lnized last evening, with a good mem
krship. Officers for the first year We're
ectcd, as follows: Colonel Henry NJ.
ewis, president Wilson Chamberlain,
,c-president:@ Joel NJ. Cochran, score
~ and treasurer; William Garth, mas
r Of hounds.
These officers, with J. a. Chisholm, G.
Moore and George 3. Goodyear, con-
+tute the board of governors.
rh., following committee was appointed
apply to the State Corporation Com
ssion for charter. The first buHt-a
ag-will be held on Belmont on Friday
|ening of this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
4 MEET IN BALTIMORE.
Electric Lines to Make Subscrip,
ton to Jamestown Exposition.

(special to Tie Tlmes-Dispatch)
NORFOLK. VA, December "a meet
Ing will be held In Baltimore early next
week, when the Presidents Of all the cleo
trio lines heraloouts will tell Third Vice.
President W. al, 81 the jamestown Expo
sition Company, how much stock they Will
subscribe to the exposition.
Its managers now have no doubt but
that the electric and steam roads CENTER
Ing hero will make up the deficit and
insure the holding OF the exposition,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
Richmond Elks.

Richmond Lodge OF Elks met last night
In regular session, and transacted lot
Of business Of Importance 70 the order
+ Members OF the lodge are getting up q
Cincinnati Club, to be formed Of all Who
expect to attend the meeting Of the
Grand Lodge In Cincinnati next summer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
STATE FEMALE
NORMAL SCHOOL
Another Assistant English Teach
er is Added to the
Faculty. Il
(speclal 10 The Times-pispatch.)

n FARN1vILLE, VA. Dec, e.--The ES-
ccutIve Committee OF the State Female.
Normal School held their regular wins
Ter session In the office OF President
Jarman yesterday and to-day, Every
member was present. but only routine
matters were disposed OF.
The committee decided to give a week
OF holiday at the school Christmas, and
pnother assistant English teacher Is to
be added to the faculty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
Call to a Pastor.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
bompson, pastor OF the Baptist church,
F,dered his resignation to q meeting Of
b church last night.
The, church win decide Sunday next
Ehls eminent divine has served the
(rmVilfe church acceptably for nhuut
(lr years. and the warmest attachment
ists between pastor and people. 1t Is
derstood that he has accepted call
RIueteld.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
COMING WEDDING.
Condition Of Freight Agent Who
Shot Himself is Very Serious.

Especial to Inc Tlmes-DispAtch.)
ALEXANDRIA,, VA. Dec. 9.--Aflss Sara
Taylor, daughter Of Mr.. Charles Taylor,
OF this city. and Mr.. Archibald Cary
Hoxton, of the Episcopal High School will
DO married at St. Paurs Church Wednes-
day evening, December 10th. at P. M,
The condition Of Mr.. J. 7. Preston. tho
local freight agent OF the Southern Rail-
way Company. who was shot In the side
last night by the accidental discharge
OF a pistol In his pocket. is regarded as
very serious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
Miss Gould at Norfolk.

Especial to Tho Times ispatch.)
NORFOLK VA. Dec. s.-Miss Helen
Gould will arrive tomorrow and will 10
entertained by the woman's auxiliary to
the Army and Navy Young MEMS Chris
tan Association.
AT night she will attend q large mass
meeting in the interest OF her pet project
Tor helping the enlisted men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-10
FIGURING Mill at Auction.
fsnecla1 10 The Times-Dlspa

177g1 Especial 70 TIC 7Tllnes-D1spatcl1.J
ORANGE. VA, Dec. 0-The Orange
Flour Mill was sold yesterday at public
auction to Mr.. Q. Fl. Lyme at SlS,o oo.
This was formerly the property Of
Booton and Lyme, and sis one OF the
best FIGURING mills in the State. It's ca
pacity is one hundred barrels Of flour
per day. i5f t2Ej