The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-08
BLACKsBURG AND V. p. !.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
BLACKSBuRG. VA. April 1.-The ex-
ccut!ve commlttee<of the Institutes board
OF visitors have just closed their quar-
tcrly meeting. The completion OF the
agricultural hall was provided for. The
building now stands one-third finished.
but the appropriation of $4,000 by tho
last Legislature will insure it's compile
ton.
Those present were John Thompson
Brown, chairman, Brerneld, Bedford
county: D. NJ Cloyd, Dublin PULASKI
county: w. 3. Robertson, Plastcrco:
Washington county.
days in the institute. Mr. Charles ].
Wade, the cashier of the Bank OF Chris
tiansburg is treasurer of the college,
and comes over on these paying jaunts
once month and glnddens the hearts OF
a number Of fortunates.
Mr.. Vincent Stevenson. the famous all
American quarter Jack and star player in
foot ball for the University Of Pennsy!-
vania, paid tho institute a visit Tuesday.
Mr.. Stevenson has been engaged as coach
for the next football season, and ran
in for short while to look over tho
field OF his labors. During the afternoon
lie talked to the prospective players Of
next season, and outlined his ideas Of
what Is necessary to make good team.
Professor Cook principal Of st. Anry's
Academy, who has been away for moro
than u week, has returned. Mr.. Cook,
who is native OF Roanoke county, Is
looking to the position of county super
@ntenCent of schools, made vacant by the
resignation of Mr.. r. c. Stearns.
The Blncksburg News Is continuing with
it's policy to unearth and expose all the
Irregularities In the towns government.
The most recent disclosure was made
r,,il, Sxt,n m nm
drawing pay for street Improvement work
during his incumbency. None OF the con-
dtlons already brought before the public
Is large in itself. but most OF them show
either an Ignorance OF the law, on ono
hand, or fragrant defiance, OF the other.
There Is some talk OF taking action to
recover the money paid tho councilman
during the last two years. according to
tho terms ,of the statute covering tho
case.
Several students have resigned from the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute to accept
positions with the Norfolk and Western,
Tidewater and South and Western Rail-
ways, These companies arc making
heavy demands upon the engineering de-
partmcnts OF the Institute, and so far the
supply has not been equal to the calls.
Among those who have accepted positions
arc S. b. Turner. y, w. Wilkinson, II.
NJ. Tremor and r. S, Roger.
Mr., j, p. Bell, of Wakefield, has nm
ished his degree work In civil engineer
Ing, and left for his home. lilo will re-
turn to the institute to receive his |
diploma.
Mrs. j. j. Tutwilcr is visiting relatives
In Bucflcld, ", Va,
The Virginia Anthracite Coal and Rail
way Company has decided not to extend
It's tracks across ,Maip street of the town,
as formerly proposed. Tho Blackshurg
OF the line is located on hill
Just on tho edge of town, md tho location
will not be changed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Writ Dunlap have moved
Into their now quarters, adjoining Shades
Inn. The old cottage on the lawn OF the
Inn WAS completely remodeled and en-
larged by Mr. Dunlap, and Is now one
Of the most attractive homes In the town.
Mr.. G. u. Davis, of Martinsville. Va,
has accepted u position with the Blacks
burg News.
Mrs. y, b. Jackson has gone TO Wash
Ington, D. c.. to DO with her little SOM
Davis, who will undergo an operation.
The German Club of the Institute has
recently purchased n handsome Crelle
piano and have installed II In the dance
hall for tho exclusive use Of the club.
Mrs. Locke, of Tltusyllc, Pa, is tho
guest OF Rev. md Mrs a. ]. Mock, at l
The Episcopal rectory.