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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
DISTRICTS BREAK
EVEN Tat TARGETS {. T|'.':I
Neisz and Thomas Tie With
a1Iigh Score
Each.
THE FIRST WON THURSDAY 50 \
Captain Whit1ock's 'Protegcs Plug.
the Bulls Eye With ts5 5
Ease.

The Second and First Districts broke
even on the police target practice, the
former carrying off the honors for the
first shoot and the latter taking the
prize vest erday afternoon.
A Pntrolrncn Neisz and Thomas IRE tied
for the individual honors each having
.nadc the rcmarkabl. score of rs points
out OF a possible 20. Taking Into consd-
era ton the range Mt which the men shoot
and the practice that they get, this Is
considered exceptionally good shootins,
1T is a new record for the target prnc-
ticc Heretofore twenty-four points was
the high score.
Il Yesterdays shoot tnllied as follows:
First Distrlct-Scrgeant Matthews 4,
Sergeant Jeter o. Prlvates Vest 5, Cox 4,
Hughes o, Goldsby Fl, Wright II, Good!
man 8. Kuhn 2. Kraft 6. Ogllvie O. jon
nings 10. Toler 10, Kecgan 0-total 1o2
Second District-sergcant Brooks 5. Ser
geant Barfoot Is. Sergeant Sowell g. Pri-
Yates Thurman 5, Sale II, Farley r..
}rortiaux 8, Shoemaker a., Krausse TO-.
McMullln 4. Hulcher II, Mattern 70.
Mathews 10. Walker 4, Marlborough u.
BEDFORD o., Tate u, Thomas Is, Krengel
"A, Dugan 2, Sheppard total 2ss.
Thursdays Shoot.
Thursdays shoot was as follows:
First District-Captain w. 3. Whltlock
Ia, Sergeant Matthews IS, Sergeant Bailey
II, Sergeant Brown 0. Privates Trucker IS,
Bradley 2, Green 8, Crump II, Duke 49,.
Bailey H. zimmer65 Jones g., Bolton 10.
Atkinson 4. johnson is, Bryant "a, Folkes
Is, Dugglns 49, Gary ~ Ogilvie Z. Kel-
lam 16, Sergeant &Talleyi17--totnl go
Second Dlstrict--Captaln Hulce 10, Ser
gcant Holdcroft 20, Sergeant Tyler 90,
Prvates Amos 8, LANCE 4, Howell g.
schlief ., Nelsz Is, stockmar IL, German
IS, Marion 8, Hulcher Is, Nuckols 16,
Newman 81. Pillow 2, Clarkson Is. Wal
ton q Wiley 20. Wyatt 2O-total IL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
Mr. ,THAYER SPEAKS.
ON ARBITRATION {. |. !. !. 4 n
III Address Before International
Peace Congress He Declares
Principle is Growing,
HAGUE DECISION :: ':;|:': j, WRONG VIC Nc.
Strongly Condemns It's Il Award l:'',7'.; in IN
the Venezuelan Matter.
Congratulations.

sLUCERNE, SWITZERLAND, Sept. "a
The international Peace Congress at It's
session to-day teegraphed congratula-
lions to King Oscar OF Sweden and to
the members OF the Norwegian Cabinet
on the pacific solution OF the difficulties
between Sweden and Norway.
The address delivered by Samuel f.
rhayer. one Of the American delegates
was loudly npplnuded. II have been
greatly instructed by these discussions"
said Mr.. Thayer, "as we'll us by public
opinion In Its varied forms OF expression
throughout the world. and have come to
believe that despite all obstacles, tho
cause of international arbitration Is max
.ing definite progress year by year" z.
Mr.Thnyer said furthed "Thc utterly
erroneous and perfectly lndefensible de-
cison OF The Hague tribunal In the Vene-
zuela matter, whereof In the court or
equity preferential rights nre accorded
to England and Germany over the unlteu
States and other powel s. has awakened
the disapproval. II not the condemnation 7
OF tho friends OF arbitration everywhere
That n premium should BIO bestowed up-
on the powers In question for putting
In leopard the very existence OF a weak
mower over q matter which public opln-
ion finally compelled these same powers
~ submit to n third party for detern'n-
alton, has done much to unsettle me
confidence of tho public IN the useful I
ness OF that tribunal rs We'll as inc
equity of Its Judgments, That this MS
chIeyous dellyera1ce may not remain as
y PRECEDENT to embarrass IN the luture, y
behooyos the friends OF arbitration every
where to pronounce against It tl'FcuGh
an organized public opinion OF su."
force as to bring about 9 Speedy 'eNo4''-
csvero1 reso utIons were passed reia-
,,vo ~ the refusal OF Russia and Japan
"a accent mediation and calling the az
tentIon OF the nations to The Hague con
ference to the violation OF the paeliae
nrincIples In the Portsmouth treaty o.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23

The district composed of Fred e ricksburg
and Spotsylyania will send new man to
the lower House OF the General Assembly
this fall, In the person OF Mr.. Granville
r. Swift. a young attorney Of the Fred
svrIcksburg bar. Mr.. Swift, though yet q
young man, has shown himself TO be
able to cope with the affairs OF lie IN
most successful manner. Not only has
he had valuable experience as a lawyer
but for several years he was one OF
Senator Martins secretaries IN Washing
ton. and got pretty good Idea OF the
ms and outs OF legislative work while ct
the national capital. Mr.. Swift is a pleas
ing speaker and promises. II elected. 70
take a prominent part in the proceedings
OF the House. He will be one Of large
number OF brigh, young men, who are
entering the Legislature for the first
time, and who will doubtless be strong
factors In the work OF that body.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
MR.. GASSER ARRESTED.
Tredegar Works Charge City
Contractor With Trespassing.

. N Y : / '.r
A mild sensation was quietly. but prob
ably only temporarily. smothered IN TIE
Police Court yesterday morning, q
4. Charles Gasser, the well known cor
tractor. who digs bitches, builds seweru
and does much other work for the city,
VAS arrested on a warrant charging him
IN his capacity MS 4. sewer builder with
trespass. The warrant was sworn on!
by the officials of THE TredeGnr Iron
Works Company md the object OF IT
was 10 prevent Mr.. Gasser from going
upon the lands OF the Trcdegar Com
pany forth purpose OF building or com
Hating n certain sewer that he Is un-
der contract with the city of Richmond
10 build according to plans and speci-
flcatlons furnished him by the city en-
rineer. Gasser 'phoned the facts of NJ.
arrest to City Engineer Cutshnw and
that officer hurredly sent for City Al
torney Pollard The city Officials named
got to Justice Crutchheld's court az.
nuiclxly as possible and after consulta-
ton With the officials and counsel or tho
Tredegar Company, it was agreed thar
tho trespass case against Gasser should
he held IN for day at least to SEQ "
n ia possble for the city engineer to
Ichnnge his sewer specifications to meet
Inc notions of the Trodegar people, II
was intimated that unless an agrees
ment for new route for the sewer
can be reached the Tredegar people may
resort TO injunction proceedings against
the city, while still pressing the tres
mass warrant against Gasser. In tho
meantime Justice Crutchheld consented to
keen hands off so far as his jurlsdlc-
tion in the case extends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23

I. y. A.. Slaughter, who has been noHi-
mated BY the Democrats Of Culpeped for q
second term In the House, Is farmer
and stock breeder, and Is quite popular
with his constituents
Mr.. Slaughter succeeded Colonel S. Nj.
Ncwhouse In the Legislature. and has
made a most valuable member. He is a
man OF quiet demeanor, and takes little
part In the debates of the body. but
his Judgment Is grand, and he is what
Is termed around the capitol as good
voter. Mr.. Slaughter will easily succeed
himself in the House. as Culpeper county
Is one OF the Democra tic strongholds OF
the Eighth District. The speaker asst sn n
ed Mr.. Slaughter to important commit
tees in the last House, and he was a
regular and faithful, attendant upon their
sessions. He WAS quite a favorlte with
his colleagues, as he is with his con-
stituents at home. iiis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
RABBI CAL|5CH
IN his OWN. PULPIT Il.
Tells His Congregation Of Ills ]
Observations ii European
Synagogues.
JUDAISM GROWING, He. SAYS
The Church Must Assume the
Responsibilities Of Ma
turity.
GROWING, HE SAYS

Rabbi Calisch, Of Beth Ahabah, did not
pelm ms years work with formal ad-
dress last night, but gave merely ~ d
few words expression 70 his gladness ~
being nome again among ms PeoP!e . ..ut
IL his own Pupil. me Me su'a 10 tau s,renythen
and Intensity his faith ~ GOD no !, ot He
could take trip across the ocean ana IN .I 10
witness Of the majesty o. Us ca ~,
Ing that indeed, as the Psaimlst puts I'LL
is 'the fool who sayeth IN ms heara,
there is no Cod One realizes more
Where Where that 'the heavens are telling the the
glory of God, and that the armament
$40 weth the work Of his hands" ,,as
He was an attendant at,the services IS 3
Found that, as here, religious activity was
somewhat .essened owing to the ap-
sence OF many people from nome. put ", ne
saw enough to convince MN OF one y, .h'n ~
VIZ that the reform movement 1nutho
American synagogue was a. perfect GOO :
send and that LOO much honor cannot
be given to the heroic pioneers WIG 13
fought It's early battles IL the old world Ik
with an insistence upon ,ceremonlails'1h
ana rtualism. and practically no recoghl.
ton OF tho claims OF modern age. except
the introduction or an organ,
Some Becoming indifferent.
Tho result is that there, is an eyer-iIn-
creasing number who are becoming mar,
ferent 10 the claims OF tho synogogue ana
eventually estranged from It altogether
It is a case OF extremes. Personally ne
enjoyed the services, even where, as IN
Prague and Worms, they had positively
mediaeyal favor, But It was more IN
the light OF an exceptional experience
and because he was fully familiar with the
ritul and the Hebrew language. But II
was readily apparent how the average lay
man would fail to be constantly Attracted.
While doubtless there is an Intensity o,f
fervor and devotion IN tho old world
yet he fully believed that the real power
Of the future Of Judaism lies In America
in ithe wonderful atmosphere Of liberty
development and PROGRESS that Is charac-
terlstc Of American life. @
Judaism Growing,
I'VE lose something, BY the way, MS we
go on said he, "blt we gain Infinitely "
more than we lose. Life Is made, up or
progress, and its penalties and is res
wards--Are YOU as men ana women, SAL :
Hisfied with the toys and the playthllgs
and the pleasures of childhood. 20 you
long for the irresponslbtlty Of childish
days2 Do you not, as men and women,
accent in a manly and wonlanly fashion.
the greater cares of maturity, With the
greater outlook and knowledge of life that
come thcrewth? So too Judaism is q
growing thing-a developing power, we
can no longer satisfy the religious, needs
With the things of humanity's mediaeYal
childhood. ills the lesson we have learn,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
scRoFULA.

No disease is older than scrofna which
has come down to us through the ages
like the pyramids and the sphlnxes, and
no disease save consumption which is
Its outgrowth, is responsible for q larger
mortality.
It makes its presence known by many
signs glandular tumors, punches In the
neck, cutaneous eruptions. inhamed eye
lids. sore ears, ricketts,, cutarrh, wasting
and general debility. & 81 t
r Hoods sarsuparllla and Pills are the
great specific for scrofnla, the perfect
remedy. Taken together, they have
wrought the most wonderful, radical and
permanent cures. IA If
This statement Is verified by the largest
volume OF voluntary testimony In the
world. 5q
Accept no substitutes for Hoods sar-
saparilla and Pills, for no substitutes act
like S them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
MU SIGMA RHO.
This Ancient Literary Society
Welcomes. New Students.

Siy5lts w elCOIIlcS NEW HoCuQGIllS..sts Tts
Last evening at Richmond College the
MI Sigma Rho Literary Society enter
tanned the new students at a reception
with literary, musical and social pro-
gralnme. Many or the old &'Mu sigs"
were there to enjoy the renewal Of ao-
qualntance and welcome the new men.
The programme was carried through wi h
great success. 355g III p
B The president Of the society IS Mr..
William E. Ross, Richmond. Va, who
gave m eloquent address OF welcome.
The orator, elected BY the society last
spring to this honor, was Slr. Ben &c.
Jones' OF West Virginia, His subject was
8"The Spider" alludlng to the college
heraldic sign.l.a I'D s,5stY S IL
other names on the programme were:
Speakers-Professor s. c. Mitchell, Rev.
u. B. Hawthorne, Hon. ohm Garland
Pollard and Professor r.. 2, Gaines.
Readers-Miss & Owen. z & Messrs. Julia n
Lichtenstein and ]. B. W oodward.
Delightful songs were rendered by Miss
Madge Bowie, Messrs.t S. *. Philips and
Haddon Watkins.
At the close of this part OF the
proceedings, refreshments were served.
and the rest of the evening was pleasant
sly spent in social intercourse
This evening a similar reception Will
be rendered by the Phllologlan Literary
Society, and an attractive programme has
been prepared. S 4. 81
The president Of the college has an
nounced the appointment Of 8. K. Phil
lips as director Of the gymnasium. New
apparatus has been purchased, and MT,
Phillips enters upon his work with great
enthusiasm. He has for some time been
connected with the city Y. NJ. G. A. gym.
naslum and is quite popular In the city.
v Dr.. w. S. Mcneil, new assoc ats IN
the law department., reached the city
yesterday and was warmly greeted 5py
his old acquaintances He is an alumnus
OF the college. a Pm. D. Of German
university, n Ill. B. OF Harvard. where
he was editor Of the Harvard Law
Journal. He is thus highly trained for
his work and his lectures are looked
forward to with great interest.
On Tuesday night next an athletic rally
will be held In the college chapel, 10
which all students and alumni Interested
In athletics are invited, Several breezy
speeches will be delivered. i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
RECEIVE CORDIAL WELCOME
WHEN he VISITS BRISTOL
nv Associated Press.

BRISTOL, TENN, September 22--Ar-
rangements for the reception to be ten
dered President Roosevelt when he visits
Bristol Oh Friday, October eth, are
being perfected President Roosevelt will
arrive In Bristol on his return trip from
tho South and will make a brief ad-
dress to the citizens of the Twin City
and those who may he here on the day
he passes through the city. To-day. at a
meeting of the Bristol Board OF Trade,
reception committee was appointed.
This committee will meet the train
short distance downthe road and accom-
pany the chief executive into the city OF
Prlctn1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
Worse at Pensacola,
fpv AssOc10ted 1oreSS.1 ~
FRESH EARTHQUAKE SAnckS
AND GREAT SUFFERING

fs,ecial Cable to The Times, Dispa eli and
'ei'eN'A New York Heran,l
downright, by tho New York Herald Coz
Il NAP'LfSS, September 22-From cosenza
and Reggio come reports OF fresh shocks
~ earthquake. The condition Of the
sufferers from the earthquakes IN Cala-
hria is everywhere lamontahle' Forced
to camp in the open air they are en-
posed to terrible storms, which are now
raging.
Complaints OF the slowness With which
aid is being organized are general De-
mite the fact that help proffered In I'M
looked for proportions. shelter Is still
lacking In most villages, though two
weeks have elapsed since the disaster
occurred.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
WOMAN'sS COLLEGE.
Most Gratifying Opening Of New

0Co0sSil -'G<ASA SAoN0 4NASA1S1oJ
The Woman's College has opened with
most gratifying attendance. The session
began Thursday with 200 matrlculants,
the largest the college has ever had on
an opening. Many young ladies' are yet
to come, and the year dawns with every
PROMISE of successful " ork and happy
results. A more formal opening will be
held next Monday evening, which VII
consist Of Il reception to the new stu
dents and will include several addresses
The principal speaker will Re Professor
+, c. Woodward. Of the department OF
English literature. who will deliver his
exceptionally able lecture on the "Ele-
ments OF Art in Shakespeare" A num-
Der of the prominent people Of the city
will be present to the address and to
congratulate DR.. James Nelson, the pres
ident, on the happy outlook and 10 wish
him continued success in the great work
he is doing for the higher education OF
women TIA 4 .g3255
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
THE PRESIDENT URGED
TO VISIT WILMINGTON
.lRY "a SsOCinted Press.)

fI--- o. NY 1fSSUCt1FeF ; eSs'3 I7--
EWII.MI NcTON, N, G., September q. m
president w. b. Cooper, OF the Mer-
chants Association Of this city. to-day
.telegraphed President Roosevelt at Oyster
Bay a very cordial Invitation to include
wilmington in his itinerary of the South
ern cities visited next month, a special
train to bring tho President here from
the State Fair at Raleigh, n. q, and
return him TO tho next point in his itln-
erary, without interruption Of present
arrangements, will be provided II the
President accepts and SO desires,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
5Ferrell-Barron.
fsnecinl to The Times-Dlspatch.)

(special to The Times-Dlspatch)
NORFOLK, VA, September 1.-The
home of Mr.. and Mrs George B. White,
on Chesapcage Avenue. South Norfolk,
was last night the scene Of q pretty
wedding. The contracting parties were
Mr.. Lonsdale Terrell and Miss Julia
Barron. both OF South Norfolk.
The wedding march was skillfully rem
dered By Mrs White and the solemn
ceremony impressiyely performed BY ihe
Norfolk BAPTIST Church. The bride wore
a creation OF white chiffon trimmed over
with taffeta, and carried Bride roses, q
reception followed the ceremony.
Mr., and Mrs. Terrell Will reside IN South
Norfolk Heights.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
REPUBLICAN POST.
spellbinders Could Not Draw
a 1,;ns+ Theatrical Attraction,
fsneoIal to THE TImes-DIspatch|

st1EWoJ X VA, September 22,-The an
nounced opening OF the Republican CAM
nainm hero Tonight was n frosty frisco.
Though advance nSs,9a1s Of ns and
mn.m,,ahiIis mad been distributed, there was
an auaience al only seven persons. which
assembled in Armory Hall, 70 hehr az ta,,
dresses by j N. Hartman, candidate ior
J. 3. Poage, OF Wythevile. Va, The speak
Ing Was declared on and the spell-hlndr
ers went to the theatre. WHICH, as couh.
ter attraction, had proved TOO strong
for thr ma ir of orators s,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23

Discharged .i......... 1920
First Case Among Chinese.
OF tho new cases to-day only two bear
any resemblance to Italian names The
first time Chinese name has appeared
on the list was to-day. The Chinese
we're supposed to be lmmunes. because
the odors exhnled by opium okers are
not relishcd by mosquitoes The discov-
cry OF this case, however. indicates that
there have been others who hnve been
81 ccossfully con cealed. Tho victim Is
3 Lee Ming, and he was found dead IN
Joss house on Elk Place, where he had
been taken by his countryme en-, VINO
hoped to appease the wrath OF his an /
cestors. Surgeon Blue, who has had OK
pertence In dealing with the Chinese dur
Ing the plague In San Francisco, un +
earthed the case. and an autopsy con
tlrmod the diagnosis. Among the new
cases is that OF clerk to the inspector
OF police Ten Of tho new cases and six
( OF the new focl nre up town..
B. Algiers Is credited with six Of the new
cases. OF the deaths, ono man who
contra ted the fever In a lodging house
on Chartres Street. developed his case
while in detention camp lie was sent
to the Emergency Hospital with fellow
workman who developed the disease AZ
the Same time s3st&
All Vessels Furnigated.
Il It is necessary that all vessels leaving
New Orleans for American ports be fumi-g
gated and carry a pratique from the
responsible health authorities. This work
is done by DR.. Thomas at the quarantine
station. but henceforth the certificates
will be issued by the Marine Z Fl ospital
Service. This afternoon Dr.. White went
down to the quarantine station on the
Porto Rican steamer Arkandian to look
into the I service and arrange for the
issuance OF the certificates. The news
from the country reveals no new points
Of Infection and quite satisfactory
condition OF affairs at the existing
points. u
$ DR.. Brady, who has been up the Texas
and Pacific road and confirmed lhe:
diagnosis Of two cases at Crosse. Tetet
in Ibervllle Parish, reports that !. there
have been thirteen cases there, the first
dating back to August 18TH Three more
cases have been discovered on Cheniero
Canada, the settlement on the mainland,
near Grand Isle. which was storm-swept
In 1893 and o thousand lives lost. These
cases haye been traced to Leevllle.
Country reports t,were;,a
Patterson, new cases. & ffs5
Kenner, new cases.
K Tallulah, 6 new cases.
Huma, new cases.
WORSE AT VICKSBURG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
BIG FIRE IN GHARL, EST0N;
MANY FIREMEE INJURED
(By A ssociated Press

N CHAR EsToN, w. VA. September 20,
"A loss OF $4,000 and serious Jury TO /
n number Of flremen resulted from n fra
to-day near the business center OF the
city, which destroyed tho six-s,ory build
ing occupied by llskew, Smith and Cans
non, and the adjoining building,
Four firemen were carried dawn by z
wreckage, All were rescued. but wesaS
badly hurt, 4s sS8&l M IN SSisfS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
KID SULLIVAN WINS
IN FIGHT WITH LEWIS.
(Dy Associated Press.)

BALTIMORE, MD, September a2-Illd
Sullivan, Of Washington. got n well mer-
lied decision over Harry Lewis, OF Phil
adelphia, at the end OF the flfteeth
round fight tonight, Lewis proved him-
self n splendid boxer and a good general,
but he was unable to seriously hurt Sui
Ivan,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
Roundtrce-Ferrell.5
The Tlmcs-plspa

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)
3 NORFOLK. VA, sentember 2.--Miss
Mamie May Ferrell, Of Berkeley, was mar
rIed Inst night to Mr.. William Luther
Rcundtree, OF Nansemond county. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
r. S.. G, Davis, pastor of South Norfolk
thn present on Eleventh Street IN Berk-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
Mr.. HulveY Reports.

Captain George H, Huyey, VIII, WAS der
featcd Tor the nomination for Superintendent
OF Public instruction In the 5reesnt primary,
liled his expense account yesterday captain
TIulyey spent exactly $500. ,,,,, y.
The statement Of Judge Samuel w, Williams
has not yet arrived INK l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
70 Drive Out MaIaIlaa Build Up The System

CHILL TONIC You know what you are
taking. as the formula Is plainly printed on
every bottle. showing I. 5is Outline and and Irsa
and effiracious form. The Qplnine drives out,
the Malaria and the Iron builds up The .Ays.S
70 cspts,-Adv } ss,Se
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-23
Hall-Proffit.

(spccial to The Times Dispat ch.)
Fl NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. VA. September
2o-Mr Layton c. Hall and Miss Eta
Proff1t, Of Louisa county, were mar
ried this week at the homo Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs G. C, Protf1t, in.
that county, Rev, T.. ]. Haley officiating.