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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

a German expert says that the Am.
crican army will not hear close in
spcction. In the sOLd old Rcvolu.
%tionary days some Of the Hessian sol.
diers who came Owe To fight for the
British. seemed to go on the same
principles. In any event they seldom
got near enough tn the American sol
dicrS To inspect them closely.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

Maxim G0rky declares that the
revolution certainly is coming in Rus.
STA. II the famous author isn't more
careful In his language he will furnish
the other end OF Il coming and 80
ing" proposition.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21
H~oME-sEEKERs' A r
To California and Pacific Coast Points,
Sent. 18th TO Oct. 31st Inctuejus

Sept. 18th to Oct. 31st. Inclusive.
Southern Railway now selling one
way tickets to Pacific Coast Points at
extremely low rate of $4G.75. No
change of train from Norfolk.
Through tourist car to Los Angeles
and San Francisco. leaving Washing.
ton Mondays and Fridays, passing
Salisbury $50 n. m. Tuesdays and Sat.
mrdays. Berth rate only $3.50. Route
Southern Railway through "The Land
OF the Sky" and Memphis.
Connection for tourist car leaves
Norfolk 1870 p. IN. Mondays and Fri.
days.
For particulars write STANTON
CURTIS. passenger agent. 81 Granny
street. Norfolk. Va. 0.i9-37t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

Mir. Hughes says that paramount
duty forced him TO decline the New
York mayoralty nomination.. II is nn.
dcrStood that some of the life insur-
ance officials Of the metropolis are in.
clincd to regard his sacriicial attitude
as pure cussedncss."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

Patrick Henry nay not be worthy
OF Il niche i'm the Hall Of Fame. but il
is true nevertheless that his fearless
words will live long aftcr the petty
little fools who voted against his
name haze been forgotten even by
their immediate relatives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

The press dispatches tell of the ar
rest OF ii prominent Minnesota banker
Tor stealing cattle. II is quite appar.
cnt that the hoard OF directors of hia
probably would me Il different one.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

The Daily Press Is delivered by car
riers anywhere in the city limits for
~ cents Il week. Any irregularities in
delivery should be Immediately re-
ported tO the Office Of publication. Or
ders for delivery Of the Daily Press to
either residence or places Of business
may he made by postal card Or telc-
phone.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21
Invaluable.

'In what way could you be of any
use to an employment bureau?" said
the proprietor.
simplest thing In the world" re-
piled the sh!ftless looking applicant.
You are always In need OF men To
fill positions, and I'm always out Of a
job Detroit Free Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

School Inspector-Now. my boy. what
Is Il vacuum? Smart Infant-Plense.
sir, it's n place with no air In it. which
makes It very hot IN summer. The
pope lives .there.-Punch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21
IluhY.

Hyker-I hear you have left the bank
in which you were formerly employed.
I'yker-Yes: three weeks ago. I'm in
business for myself. Hyker-Soi
What are you doing? Pyker-I,ooking
RAs annt]iar Job -Chinngn News
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

After reaching n certain age a man
begins to make mp his mind-and n
woman begins TO make up her face.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21
CONDITIONS OF CONTEST.

49, cAkDoATS my lady teacher in active service in any public or private school in Newot New,
hampton fmH on. Elizabeth City count. is Eligible to inter- the cmea for the Piano
Thee mca begins october 10 and will close at M Saturday DmrnmrW "a 100 o,un a. ~
h~answ WI bep published in the DayP Press on Wednesdays and Sunday of each week 6mmy M@a " ""
~ VOTING PlAce: An wsn must delivered at the Daily Press ma, 2n Twrmwnh Nmt The Gen
L. mmm ro Commy o TWm%eghh stree, Newport News Va or ia our Hampton REPRESENTATIVE
Il committee selected for that purpose nj the end Of the contest
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

Beware of the willing worker; he
may try to work you.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21
EVERYBODY WAY VOTE.

smnaN None Of the Conditions surrounding suffrage under the new constitution will apply to this voting contest
list of Daily Press readers will not he required ANY person who is able TO na COPY of the
lmy rms viii be HHMr to participate in the contest amm may nave voice in shngM mcsmG m
thuc in this mtTdngC mnL
49,. M Io which EM standard make and which may he seen in ues show window dm George d Hmp
resent for Wm one Vote early and often nod danger N for rumtnr Iu mr nwm.I
Hme This splendid Christmas present.! " "" "" :"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

The greatest difficulties lie where we
are not looking for them.-GCethe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21
S - FOR YOUR "a u
FavOrite School Teacher

or pr rn s l@s P %N Mm "%S Sm TO m most popular h&M M m~r in m%ve service in any White public
lex rno The popularity the winner is to be determined by votes cast the readers of the Daily Press
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21
MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

Editorial Rooms. Bell Phone No. Al
Business Office. Bell Phone No. 1871
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-10-21

at the Newport News, Va,
Postofice as second.class matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
'ED|TOR. MURDERED.
IN NEW Y0 i / {. 4 [: !.
Violent Death 81 II. i'f1'lf1o'il11 Thompson
Develops Mystery q ~ II
tisual Proportions.
WAS BRUTALL,Y c q. 3. :: I:
discovered ii Dying Condition
BY Cl1an,b 'csrrt'1,,aid Who #
Entered Room.
WAS BRUTALITY CLUBBED

- u. N.I a
NEW YORK, Scpt.H0.--A mystery Of
unusual proportions was to-day develop
cd in Tho circumstances Surrounding tho
death Of Jacob H. Thompson, for the
last. forty 1ycars an editor OF the New
York Times ny positive evidence TINT
he was murdered on the night OF Sop
teinbor I'll, by brutal clubbing IL n
prominent hotel situated In one of the
busiest residence and business sections OF
New York city, Is III
This fact was disclosed to-day by tho
coroncr's autopsy. Tho examination
showed that Mr. Thompson hud been
struck over the head Mt least n dozen
times with n blunt instrument and had
beer strangled as well.3 No ono has been
found who admits having the slightest
knowledge OF what trnnspircd Fin the
editors room In ST. James Hotel. ut 100
West Forty-flfth Street, from the time
I he entered II carly 1'hursday evening
until he was found by a chambermafd,
who told the coroner that shn saw
{ him half sitting and making convulsivo
movements with his hands. Hc was tier
fully dressed and was wearing riding
boots. An#nnnnlshcd letter was lying on
his desk as II the writer had Just laid
down his pen. M n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
President Of Hot Air Club Dis
81 penses Justice.

e g. w. Jackson Is m negro whose habi-
t,ide isg In the ward that bears bis name.
Z G.. ". j. came at tho earnest solicitation
4 OF an officer to The court OF Justice John
Jctcr crutchficld yesterday morning md
attempt ed feebly. to explain his reasons
for carrying n weapon. to-wit. one rerOl-
vcr. concealed upon his person. The
explanation was not sufficient Tor Sat-
urday morning, #nnd Jackson was gently
reminded that he was Indebted to the.
Commonwealth IN the sum or 800, and
that some one should give a bond for
his very pretty behavior for twelve
months. Because. forsooth. tho money.
ct !cetera !, was not fort Incoming g. w. j..
went back. back. back to the shockoc.
Robert Loney and Emma Loney were
brought before tho court upon joint
charge that set forth thdt they.the par
ties or the first part. had taken. stolen.
carried away. a eainst the peace and
against the dignity Of the commonwealth.
one mirror, otherwise known as n look
ing glass.
''Wanter 10 look Mt that countepnnc..
en- ?" blurted out tho man who prcsides
over the dispensers OF heated atmosphere
at the Reservoir. II VA. III .
ri "W,ow, said Edgar. the man WHO works.
"sam would certainly Indulge In a few
kinks Of the disabilities could nc near o.
that looking Into n mirror, qhoth Mt.
Gibbons from his perch in tho corrldor'
case dismissed. CHARGE preposterou Us
Prisoners don't look like ldlots.'..c1a cliat-
cd the court, and Robert and Emma &C.
parted. I. : 49,. !,
Arthur Hicks had enough cnnrgeh
against him to warrant preparation Isl Is
scaffold On two OF the charses =
hreakIng and entering box cai nc WI !, >
dismissed, hut on ono he was hcld ~
the 12th ii, .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
TOBACCO FACTORY
DESTROYED BY F !. Re.
Wright Caesar Company Have
Big Blaze Early in the 6
Morning.

"a destructive fire occurred yesterday
morning, when factory No. II, oil tho
Wrlght-CaesnriTo Tobacco Company, WAS de-
stroyed by fire. The blaze was intensely
hot, and the firemen experienced great
difficulty in getting close enough to the
flames to combat thenl.3as !,
Factory No. II occupied a large brick
building, located on TWenty-fitth stree T.
near Main, It Was originally owned py
Il. ", Gum, but had recently been put-
chased by the Union trunk utid DAB
Company. S I, ss#
The fire was discovered by. Henry car
ter. colored I, about 4:45 In the mo;ntrs,
who rushed to tho nearest box and turn
cd in the alarnll--ln response 10 ING
first call steamers 2, Z and s., and truck
. answered and on the second eau steill,-
ers !, and a and truck Responded.
The steamers and two trucks worried ~
roically to save the building, but by INC
time the fire department. arrived, inc
whole building was gutted,s The front OF
the building was completely dcsiroyeG, , nut
the rear, Iii which the dryers were; plac-
| ed. Is still standing, and 1t Is hoped that
this part Of tho machinery may still bs
Fin condition to be repaired. The Dag
ger and the fury of the fire were added
10 by the explosion Of a glycerlne tank IN
/ the interior Of the building.
AS for the cause Of tho fire no one Gun
| say. II was stated by. one Of the firm
IL .
dragged ana put out Friday evening les
I foro the factory was shut down for the
\ day and tho origin Of the blaze stlll re-
mains II mystery.
Mr.. Wright ana his son were the first
| OF the firm an the scene, although they
live some distance out in the country,
hand Mr.. Caesar arrived soon after. They
are sunprepared toFsayaas yet what ttlelr
plans Will be. The company's lease eX-
pires In january and the concern on
nected to move some time In the near
! future. =,
\ The stock was q total loss ps was also
1.-The building, of which little more than
|Sthc four walls stand, except In the rear.
| II is hoped that tho dryers may be saved,
| ns they arc only charrel and burnt on
! The outside. The boiler Is intact. and
! seems 10 be not damaged In the least.
The office OF tho company, which wns
lin the front Of the building. was badly
damaged on the side nearest Main street,
i but tits hoped by the owners that the
! papers will be found intact when they
! are opened tomorrow. 1t Is also hoped
that they will be able TO handle the pa
pers In their private desks. unfortu-
i nately, the files were all destroyed,
The loss Is estimated ut about $2O,Oco,
| two-thIrds OF which amount Is covered
/ by Insurance. The Insurance on the build
1 Ing, amounting to 5000, was placed
Through Wherry and Company, In the
Virginia Fire and Marine CoDrai1y the
| rest Of the Insurance, amounting to 5000.
! Company, MS follows, Virginia state ln-,
surancc Company, Loo on machinery;
Home $1,000 on machinery; George Home,
| 81, COO on machinery, Georgia Home, 5000
| on engines aud boiler; Home, $1,000 on
stock ard Northern, $4,000 on stock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
FACING THE TRAPS.
Weather Was Ideal for Scatter
Gun Artists. Il 6$l

Yesterday was nm Ideal day. for outdoor,
sports, and seventeen shoot ers took adj
vantage n of the pleasant weather and
faced the traps at the Richmond Gun
Club, where they pulverized mud pies
! to their hearts content, ~ N H
There was a pretty race for "hgh gun
medal, N1acLelland, Martin and Anderson
tying for same on forty-flve out of fifty.
In tho shoot-off at twenty-five K targets
Mac won out. anderson and Martin fall
ling by the 4wayside. VI e ~ 56
5 The race fort the Anthony medal was a
very spirited one between Messrs. Hech-=
Ter and Harris, as aench had fifty, with
handicap allowed, Mr.. Hecher won out
Harris was warmly chcered on his twen-l
ty-fve straight us Il was his first.
Mr.. u. G.. Leigh, of the Winchester
Arms Company, was present. but rs he
+ Is missionary, could not shoot so he
.reforecd u number of squads. 5si354s
n Colonel J 4. Anthony, of the Y. NJ. g.
Co., has been In the city, meeting his
many friends He was n guest Of the
Deep Run Hunt Club yesterday and put
up an excellent score. III
#fOf tho trade represen tatves who visit
Richmond, mona of them are more warm
lys received than Mr.. Walter Huff, reprc-
sentng the Dupont Powder Company. He
faced the traps at the Deep Run Club.
and as usual made u good score.
Mr.. Sim Glover, OF BallistIle Powder
Company, was also a guest at tho Deep
Run and shot we'll These gentlemen are
on their way homo from the Lynctbury
shoot.
The members Of the Richmond Club are
proud OF the showing made by5its mems
bers at the State shoot. MacLelland was
fourth In the championship race, With
Oh. Anderson was second on the three
man team race, with AZ. Mr.. ]. Tignor
made the longest run Of any Richmond
shooter-G0 straight
The Richmond Club VIII close the season
of trap-shooting some time In October,
with a halliday tournament,
4 The regular score Mt first 80 targets IS
appended:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
lRy Atssoclnted Press.

NEW ~ DIRK, September On, Witte,
the Russian peace envoy. visited the
iRogues' Gallery at police headquarters
with Commissioner McAdoo and exam
ned the weapons with which notorious
murders have been committed Then he
inquired about punishment for political
agitation In the United States. When. in
answer TO this question, he was Informed
that freedom Of speech was u literal fact
In this country, and that the police inter
gfercd only when speeches became actions,
M. Witte remarked In Russia. should
a man say down with the Czar!' We
would send him to Siberia without wait
ing to do anything more
NJ. Witte and Baron Rosen left at mid
night for Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10

Mrs. Mary c. Rand olph.
v Especial to The Tlmes- Dlslp ,,,c Z.

.s8g Nopeclal 10 Inc Times 0lspatch.)
NJ Il = 81 sept. rs. Mary Con.'
way Randolph, widow of Major Beverly
Randolph. died I'hursday8a at %"Athone..,,
near Wildwood, the residence Of her son,
William \. Randolph. aged eighty, years.
s!55 she .is survived by two sons, VIM. r.
Randolph, Of this county, and Est en- Ran
$dolph, OF slstersville, w. vn.,Sand one
daughter, Mrs. Il. Ashley Cooper, G War;
8renton, Va, The funeral was from Christ
Church. Wildwood, and the lnterment& D
the Old Chapel cemetery. u
't7 John r. Bell. s va
Mr.. John r. Bell died In s Washing on
3 D. G., on September Sth. The body will
be brought to Richmond for interment! In )
Il hollywood Cemetery to-morro W. 5sS3
4. A. G.. Merriam. i i5.5.55 u
Especial to The Times Dispatch)
,5s SMlTIPS X ROADS, YA.,E September$3
o.-tMr. a. 4 G. Merriam, who was taken
to Richmond n few days ago, to Y have
an operation performed for interna in-
juries, died at DR.. McGulre's Hospital
there Yesterday morning. His remains
will BIO taken to McGregorsvlle,S Ohio
his former home. Mr.. Merriam recently
purchased a beautiful farm about two
miles from this place, and was, fitting y M
for2a up-to-dnte stock farm. He Is sur
NvIved by n wife and one son. who Is g
doctor, living In Ohio, 5iiSE
Hugh Fletcher.
Especial to The Times-Dsp
.yvARRENTON, VA Sept o.-HughE
FLETCHER, youngest son OF Mr. Albert
Fletcher, senior member OF tho firm OF \
Fletcher & Bro,. died at his home here
tonight In his twenty-eighth year. Ills {
death was due to galloping consumption,&
Carr Finney.
+ WASHER, Va. September 0.--Alr. Carr
i1rInney died at his home near River
mont Tuesday, after a lingering Illness
OF several months. He Is survived by MS 81
wife and the following children: Willie I
Finncy Of Roanoke; Henry Tlnney, y or VI
Erie, Penn; Misses Alice, Ellen, Lille \
and George Finney who resided VIII III
him. The remains We're Inferred IN q. tt'ei
family graveyard THURSDAY. 55 FL wv
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
ENJOYS PAY Visit
TO E[5|D ID. [. | I
Latter Expresses Qualification at
Success Of Recent P eace
Conference.
.WITTE# AT ROGUE Gal LE { !,
4 lBY Associated Press.)

OYSTER BAY, September 9.-Enter-
taining Komura and Minister Takahir;l
at luncheon to-day, and n. Wittc and
Baron de Rosen at dinner tonight. Pres
ident Roosevelt extended to the peace
lenyoys OF japan and Russia the first Off
cial courteses, and expressed to them, on
behalf Of the American people. Gratitica-
tion that tue labors OF their mission to
America have been performed success
fully. 5 ssS; a
To-day's functions We're the results OF
extended by the President
when the plenipotentiaries were first re-
ceived on board tie Mayflower.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
4 Staunton Won Second.
(speclal 10 Tho 'T'lmes- Dispnlch

(speclal 10 The Tlmes- Dlspnlch)
WINCHESTER, VA. September u y,
rho second game in the series 10 decide
tho superiority of the Winchester , ana
staunton base bali teams was played IN
tho presence Of q great hrong az lseser-
ivnIr park this ID ftcrnpon. Stanton win
ming by The score of s to o. Winchester
won Yesterdays game, and Tonight much
money IS being placed on the decisive
game Monday Winchester wen 70 pieces
early5 lin tic game and made n number OF
plumbers. Fciser.@for Stallnlon, struck
out ii eleven nntf lind splendid support.
SEVEN
score by innings: r. II. r.
sta,,r,tol, +. 4. 4. o o 20 23-s 10 II 2
Winchester -. ... 70 o 90 o % 90 8 & 2
BATTERIES: stannton-Fc lscr md Rollins:
Winchester Sinner and Rrrumbler. ln1--i
pire, Lipop. ;{ li5 q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
7 Personals and Briefs.

Mrs. NJ. L. Workman and Miss y. Blair
Crawford have just returned from an
EXTENDED business trip to the North.
Mr.. -. Douglas Lacy. an old Richmond
boy, with his West Virginia bride who
was Miss Larrie IIalstcnd, will visit his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs J. 2B. N Lacy No
Ills Grove Avenue. on the 14th instant.
Mr.. Lacy Is assistant engineer In the
construction department OF the Chesa-
pcake and Ohio Railway, now situated
In West Virginia near the home OF his
afffnnced. ss (iSs
Mr.. Frank Gordon Roblns and wife, OF
Havana. Cuba. who hays been on a
visit to his parents In this Scity, left
last might for several weeks stay at Lake
.'roxnwny, n. c. He was accompanied
by Ills sister, Mrs, Henry P. Taylor, and
little daughter. Mary.
Miss Nora sopthal WcIsiser has just
returned from delightful visit TO her
friend. Miss Perrow, of Abingdon, Va,
where she was the recipient of3fmany
courtesies. among them a beautiful cot
tIlon given In her honor BY her hostess,
Hon. ]. NJ. Butt and wife and his
wife's sister, Miss Mamie Drlnkard, Of
Abingdon, spent a few days with there
brother, w. r. Drlnkard, No. 50i North
Sixth Street.
Rev. Charles a. Marks. pastor OF the
First English Lutheran Chufch, 4 mas re-
turned to the city, and will fill his pul--
pit o-day.i 55{.
Mrs. ". D. Valentine and daughter,
who have been spending the summer
among the YBue Ridge Mountains, have
returned home. n 5i4 ~ .
Miss ErlninIc Neddo, OF Norfolk, is
visiting Mrs, II. G. Valentine, No.I3lo
West Clay Street. 55
Mrs Edward q. Valentine and Master
Foster have returned home after spends
Ing pleasant month Mt Norfolk and
Ocean View. =
Mrs. Celia lass has returned from a
long pleasure and business trip COM
blned. 8 =S5'. Is "a Pa
Mrs. Mary M. Elicit. OF No. COS North
Twenty third Street, city, accompanied
hy her granddaughter, Miss Lilly Ame-}
la Taylor who has been spending the
summer with her daughter, Mrs. Frank
a. Sherman. of Roanoke, has returned
homo. Miss Lilly a. Taylor, by her
charming personality and Nivacious man
ner, has won for herself@a host Of friends
and admirers In Roanoke. where she was
the recipient Of much attention,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
MANY KILLED IN
MOROCCO. FIGHTS | !. I ! 5.
Great Anxiety Felt for Safety Of
Tangiers-Raisuli Opposing
a.5 Revolving Tribesmen.
llRX Associated Pross.l

III % = 4 q q .
tTANGIER, MoRRoCCO,ts September .,
There has been severe hand to- hand
fighting all day In The outskirts Of; the
city. 1t is thought that the casualties
are heavy. Raisull. recently appointed
governor Of several important tribes be-
tween Tangler and Fee, reinforced by
500 cavalry is endeavoring to subdue
tho revolving tribesmen, who this morn
ing burned number of.villuges In the
immediate vicinity Of Tangier. Thous-
sands of inhabitants OF these places fled
10 Tangier, and there Is great anxiety
for the safety OF the town.
a large force of the Sultan's troops
have arrived here. It Is not known
whether they intend to assist or cap
ture Raisuli, who is reported to have
been dismissed from the position OF gov
ernor# OF the district.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
Aca1er,v's Outlook Bright.

Richmond Academy will begin what
\ promiscs TO be very successful SEES
Sion September 18th. Mr.. ". T.. PRINCE rs g.
who has recently taken. charge g. dean ca
ticulariy bright. Mr. Prince Is an eX-
neremced teacher, and n strict disciple
harlan While he Is not inclined 70 20
served at ali times, and that everything
Is centered about the one aim to enable
every student to do his best work, MI.
Prince Will give his entire time to thG
Mrs. Prince have taken up their resi-,
dence for tho winter at No, 1913 West
Grace Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
New York Preacher to Talk.

y Rev. J, H. Earl, of New York, VIII
speak in the big tent mt the corner Of
Twentieth and Grace Streets. this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock, Fills subject VA
be- HThe Highest Success"
These meetings are open to woman
as we'll as to men. There will be SER
vices ut night at 7:45, and at tho same
hour every night during the week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
Houston the Winner.
fsnecia "a The Times. DIspatch.)

SOUTH &c sToN. VA. September 0. ---
Quite a large crowd witnessed IA very
close and Interesting match gnmntof ton,
MS, played between South Boston md
Houston. at Hodges Park yesterday. no
lnttcrswon In sets By scores OF Qa-G Cd
and 6-3. pr. j. Keith Briggs and Mr..
Robert East represented South Boston.
while Messrs. Gilmcra Ensley and Eiasley
Bpuldn represented Houston.
" This was the second game played this
week. South Bos ton winning from Hons :
ton on Monday Score by &C. SIS
md 60 SEs3 IS i3s5l} ,8l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-10
/: Consider New Free Bridge.

An important meeting OF the joint con-
ference committee from the Richmond
and Manchester Councils on the new free
bridge i e BE- hSd IN lhs
MINT. 4 full report has been prepared
By the tie sub committee and the CITY En-
TTineer on the location Of the new bridge
and tho kind Of structure to pc erectea'
and If Is thought that some definite ac-
ttInn viii be taken at this meeting look-
iing 10 tho building OF nm np-to-date
drddge at an early date at or near tho
site OF the present Mayo's Bridge.