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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
ANNUAL MEET|N OF
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Address to Be Delivered To-mor-
row Night By Professor
Trent.

The annual meeting of the Virginia His
torlcai sciety will be held TIL sda! nigh
beginning at s:i5 o'clock In the Young;
Mems Christian Association Hall. This
wiil DC II general meeting OF all the mem
bers OF the society and in addltionto the
annual address. officers will be elected
and President w. Gordon McCabes very
intervening report on progress and pros
poets Of the society will he delivered. The
public rs cordially invited to attend.
Ono or the notable features of the meet
ing viii he the lecture by Professor Trent
on history M literature, That history
can b. made ar fascinating as fiction has
bern hhcwn by B'ronde, Mncauley, Green
and FiskG. A chief trouble of the later
school " hirtorians haa been that In their
desire Tor accuracy. they have become IN
tttauy inAtaacca mere dry-as-dutst CONF
PLIERS from documents ana their books,
are practically unreadable and ignored by
the people.
ProteHsor Trent willq1nake usplea for
hiatpry that VIII. Of c1iifbe, ste true az 70
firts. but which win likcwist have charm
nt1 style. lie III u native of this city.
known and related TO many OF our jpco-
pie, and II ono OF the most eln,nlnent
i'tffafy msn and critics OF America
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
HUsTINGs COURT.
Heavy Docket For New Attorney
to Start Off With.

The January term of the Hastings
Court commenced yesterday morning.
Judge Samuel B. Witt on the bench.
A grand jury was sworn in, as follows:
G.. Watt Taylor. foreman; f. S. Rose,
H. Theodore Ellyson. o. S. Allen, Charles
u. Anderson, j. H. Frischkorn, K. T.
Hill, A. Beirne Blair and w. S. Murray.
The judges charge to the grand Jury
was brief and to the point. The jury
retired to their room and at o'clock
reported the following Indictments:
Samuel E. Warmer, for the murder
of Leo Lee; Albert Harris, for assault;
George Il. Taylor for the desertion of
his wife and child; r. l.. Euker, for the
desertion OF his wife and child: Winnie
Foster for assaulting Ida Terrell with a
knife; Flave Goode, for stealing So;
Clarence Sales. for assaulting James Cole
man with intent to kill, Albert Braxton
and Charles johnson, for robbing William
Clayton and Virginia Robinson; Lenny
Lem Stevens. for robbing Aleck Morris
of 20 cents; Horace Johnson. for burglary !;
Henry Johnson. alias Patsy, for burglary
Mr.. Mnetree Folkes, the new Common
wealth's attorney entered upon the dis
charge of his duties yesterday with a
heavy docket before him.
The petit jury will be called this morn
ing and cases set for trial for the term.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
SPECIAL SESSION.
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals to
Convene Here SATURDAY.

The United States Circuit Court of
Appeals for the fourth circuit will hold
special session here on next Saturday
for conference and for the announcement
of several important opinions. The fol-
lowing judges are expected in attendance:
Circuit Judge. Nathan Golf. West vir-
GINA, and District Judges Edmund wad-
dill, of Richmond; James f. Boyd, North
Carolina, cand Henry c. Mcdowell OF
Lynchburg.
The court is not expected to be in
session for more rhan two or three days.
The judges are expected Friday and
most likely Will take quarters at the
Jefferson Hotel.
Clerk Henry r. N1elony and Deputy
Clerk Claude M. Dean will be kept quite
busy for some days. as they are Just
about finishing up the work that follows
the adjournment OF the November term.
and as soon as this special session is
over will begin making the necessary
preparations for the February term.
which will be a very important term.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON.
Albemarle Club Entertains It's
Friends and Members.

The Abemarle Club gave luncheon
to its members and friends on New
Years day from to o'cloc, P. NJ, and
j; was a most delightful affair.
IT was entirely Informal. and men
canie and went all during the afternoon
and evening. The refreshments served
were of the lighter order, hut were
greatly enjoyed.
They consisted of smithfied ham.
ccrned beef. mutton, beaten biscuits.
celery, potato salad, apple toddy and
cigars. Manager Rose-Lelgh, who had
charge of the affair was warmly praised
fo' his good taste by nearly all who
rartt,.nted In the pleasant affair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
William Byrd Chisholm.

Mr.. William Byrd Chisholm. editor of
the Cayuga county Independent died
lately at his home in Auburn, n. Y.
Mr.. Chisholm was a well known news
paper man and held worthy place In
the world of literature. He was 81 native
of Virginia, where he was born on Sep
TENDER 20. 1s,S. His home State was a
matter OF deep pride with Mr.. Chisholm.
and although he lived much OF his life
in New York. the Old Dominion State
was always first in his heart. Mr.. CHS
holm was graduated with honors from
the University of. Virginia. and for a
time was a private tutor in his native
State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
CITY TAXES.
Many Paid Up, But Many Others
Failed to Do So

Collector Cunningham reports that rho
payments on city taxes up to the clos
ing hour on the night of tiie LIST were
unusually large. More than the usual
number of people took advantage of the
opportunity afforded them to pay up In
and this of itself is an evidence OF Rich
monds prosperity.
However, many Taxpayers appear on
the books to-day as delinquent Unless
these pay UP during the month OF Jan
uary II will be the duty under tie law OF
Collector Cunningham TO turn their ac-
counts over to the collector Of delinquent
taxes and levy may be made,
such de.inquents can aVo d being report
ed as delinquents and save interest by
paying 10 Collector Cunningham before
the 5lst of January.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
Personals and Bricfs

Secretary Thomas. OF tho Railroad ".
NJ. C. a., has called u meeting OF all the
railroad men In Manchester for sunday
night In Leader Hall, Pastors OF all the
churches are invited to join with Mr..
Thomas In mailing the meeting n success.
Miss Annie Croker OF Selma, N. c..
who has been the charming guest or the
Misses Hinnant, OF No, sS West Four
teenth Street for the past ten days. re-
turned home yesterday morning.
Mrs. \. IL. Fitzgerald who has been
visiting relatives in North Carolina, has
returned to the city.
Misses May and Aide Cridlin have re-
turned TO Clifton Forge, after spending
the holidays with friends and relatives
here. Both are teachers in the Seminary
at Clifton Forge
The City Mission will meet tonight with
Mrs. a. j. parron. on Porter Street.
Thema, the little daughter of Mrs. Ola
Clarke, who has been III for some time.
is recovering.
Thirty-fivc OF a total of 1870 marriage
licenses ISSUED last year by Clerk Cog
bill in Chesterfield county, We're issued
during the month OF December.
Miss Sadie Weislger is critically i'll at
the home of her nunt Mrs. S. ID. Graves,
No. 1905 Porter Street
Miss Tessic Wilkinson. who has been
spending the holidays with her mother in
Prince Edward county, returned yester-
day.
nfessrs. Marshall Jones and Emmett
Anderson left yesterday for Tampa, Fla,
on q pleasure trip
Mrs. T. j. Stanley. of Oak Grove is
much improved, after an illness of sew
eral weeks.
After pleasant visit to friends in Man
chester Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l.. Burke
have returned to their home in Coving-
ton. NY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
COURT FAvORS FISHER
IN GREENSBORO CASE
DIV Associated Press.)S

WASHINGTON. JANUARY o.-The SUI
name Court Of the United States to-day
pff,rmed the decision of the United States
Circuit Court OF Appeals for the Fourth
aCirci1it. in the case Of Guardian Trust
and Deposit Company, OF philadelphia VS.,
". I. Fisher and others. Justive Brewer
delivered the opinion. The question in
yolyed in the case was that Of the prl-
NM controversy arose in connection with
ina sale Of the waterworks OF Greensboro,
The trust company had claim of $780,
oDo MS a mortgage, but the courts below
decided the case fayorably 10 the other
claimants on the ground that a Judgment
by the courts in their favor, should have
preference over mortgage claims.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
MUCH ACTIVITY
IN BUILDING.
Additions to Be Made to Sew
cral Large Stores and
I Factories.
BIG STORE ON BROAD STREET
Fourqurean Temple and Com
pany to Enlarge Present
Facilities.

With tho beginning OF the New Year
Richmond Is experiencing IN unusual
building activity. The boom has been
in progress for some time, but II is only
recently, through the different announce
mcnts of new buildings to be erected. that
tho activity has become generally known
and has assumed q definite shape.
Besides the big addition to be made to
the Whitlock cigar factory. tho probable
building of II new theatre at Eighth and
Broad Streets, the site of the old Bijou;
the establishment OF an indoor pleasure
park at Third and Broad; the erection OF
II coke factory and several other improve
ments heretofore announced. the Four
uurean. Temple Company Is TO remodel
it's store on Broad Street on q large scale
and to lease an adjoining store, which
will double Its present capacity: and n
now hall is to be built on Church Hin
by the r. Il. Lee Council, No. IL, Jr.
O. II. a. NJ. There Is also Il rumor abroad
that several new stores are to be built on
Broad Street ut the corner of Adams.
Here, II is said, that the property has
already been bought for the erection OF u
block of five stores. to be fitted up in the
most modern construction and to have
the best material, devices and facilities
for the tenants. Extensions and addi-
lions will be made to several stores.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.
Bullet Flew Into Room Where
Family Were Gathered.

A bullet fired by an unknown negro in
an attempt to frighten crowd of boys
who were annoying him, struck the upper
part of the window in the home of Mr.
Ray Sharpley No. 1905 North Fifth
Street, last Sunday night and passed
directly over the heads of several per-
sons who We're in the room az the time.
The ball imbedded itself in the opposite
wall
No one seems to know the negro who
did the promiscuous shooting. He was
walking up Fifth Street when several
youngsters annoyed him The negro fired
at the toys, but evidently did not aim
to strike them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
Mr., KO|NER MAKES
GREAT STRIDES
Pushing Agricultural Depart
ment to High Stand
TO RUN SPECIAL TRAINS
Will Have Experts to Make
Rear Platform Speeches on
Three Subjects.
TO RUN SPECIAL TRAINS

One of the most en.erprising and dill
gent of all the Virginia State officials is
Hon. George w koiner. Commissioned OF
Agriculture who during his incumbency
OF the office has brought the department
up to very high standard.
Mr. Ilolner is continually Introducing
new ideas and reforms, and they have
resulted in great benefit to the farmin.
Interests of the state.
fIe Is now arranging for departure
which is altogether unique in this sec
ton. and which will no doubt attract
widespread interest and attention among
the farmers.
1t is to run over the principal railroad
lines operating through the agricultural
sections of the State three special trains
in the interest of agriculture. On each
train there will be lecturer, who will
be an expert grower of some particular
grain, grass or weed.
For example one Will lecture on corn
raising; another on tobacco, and another
on alfalfa. Arrangements are now being
perfected with the railroads for the run
ming of these trains, and they will make
their tours some time in the early spring.
Stop at All Stations.
They will be thoroughly advertised, and
will stop for brief time at each station
along the routes Where they are expected
to be met by the farmers in large mum
hers. Each train will consist Of an
engine and two cars The farmers Will
enter the train and inspect exhibits ar
ranged in one OF the cars for their
benefit.
The exact routes h ave not been definite
Iy fixed, but the alfalfa train will likely
no through the Valley and the Southwest;
that bearing the corn lecturer through
the Valley, Piedmont and northern sec
tons, and the tobacco train through
Piedmont and the southsde. This is a
most interesting innovation. and one that
is entirely new in this section of the
country.
Mr. Kolner has sent out thousands OF
pounds of literature to farmers in the
State, during the past year, and has writ
ten 1900 letters in their interests.
Here arc the figures:
Annual reports and bulletins. 165, 600;
The report for 1905 will be issued about
February list. Twenty-Five thousand
farms have been sold to outside persons,
and they brought In round numbers
IS. OOO,0
The department has also sent out about
ia half a dozen special hulletins - special
subjects. These We're upon 'Sncap Rails,
ing In Virginia. written by practical
men; Horses and Mules Raised In Vir-
gnia," Fruit Growing, Corn Crow
| ing" and Poultry Raised for Profit"
The department. has risen to a very high
/! standard under Mr. Kolner's fine manage
ment, and his efforts are greatly appre-
ciated by the farmers of the State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
ALLEGED ASSAULT.
A Twelve-Year-old Boy Sent on
TO the Grand Jury.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
E NORFOLK, VA, January 2.-Joseph
Ethcridge IT.. the fourteen-year-old son
of Joseph Etheridge. of Norfolk county,
was sent on to the grand jury OF the
Norfolk County Circuit by Justice
Carmme to-day to answer the charge
OF assaulting Lila Miller the eight-year-
old daughter Of Floyd Miller.
Tho alleged assault occurred on the
a fternoon of December 18th. while the
mother of theillttie girl was doing her
christmas shopping. The testimony was
reyolting, and while the pretty blues
eyed victim told an apparently straight
forward story. the boy denied the charge
in toto. &, AZ 49,
one for the prosecution and the other
for tho defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
New Bijou Record.

The Bijon Theatre broke the record for
q Richmond audience when Ninety and
Nine" was played at the New Years.
special nntipee on Monday.
There are l49s seats in the comforta-
Sic playhouse including boxes. ON Mon
day. 1,A9S people We're seated, the two exc
ira seats being provided by placing extra
chairs in ore of the boxes to accom-
sliodate two out of four patrons.
a remarkable fact was that there were
no "deadheads' in the house. NOT even q
press ticket having heen issued
The Biiou Theatre VIII be seven years
old on next Tuesday, January 9th
Miss Root, a Dramatist.
w Ashton Root, niece of Secretary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
"Wednesday Club Meeting.

The board of governors of the We'd
nesday Club will meet tomorrow night
to complete the plans. select dates and
make all arrangements for the clubs
regular festival.
Last night was held the first rehearsal
of the year of ''5tabat Mater" which is
to be sung under the auspices of the
club this season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
STATE SUPREME COURT.
Will Convene Tuesday and Exam
inc Lawyers on Friday.

~ ySRo Oh TIIudy.
The state Supreme Court will reconyene
here next Tuesday, after having had n
holiday recess, and will examine students
who desire to practice law In Virginia
on Friday, January H.
Applicants desiring to take the exami-
nation, are required to file their papers
with the clerk, prior to the assembling
of the court on Tuesday. So far twenty
six applications have been filed.
1t Is not know about how long 1t will
require for the court to finish up its
docket, hut large number OF important
cases remain TO he tried.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
Lower Body to Meet.

The City Assembly will meet in regu-
lar session Friday night and there will
be many matters of great Importance to
be attended TO. From the committee
will come the ordinance looking to the
creation of the office of sanitary In
spector OF the city The Council VIII, In
all likelihood come to some agreement
on this important matter. While the
majority of the members favor the creat
ton of the office and argue that 1t VIII
be the greatest blessing for the health
OF the city, there is q difference OF opin-
ion as to the duties to be given the
new officer. Some think that he should
be made to look after both the street
and the sanitary hands, ard others think
that there would be a conflict of al
thority in this instance. City Attorney
Page has been asked to draw an ordi-
nance that will not be complicated In
any way
Before the Mayor.
New Year resolutions were smashed
Monday night. and in consequence there
of Mayor Maurice had a goodly docket
in front of him Harvey Dowdy and
Hicks Avis paid $3.50 each for being
disorderly.
Parthenie Cosiey started the New Year
got drunk and he didn't have the nee
essary $3.50.
Jack johnson got thirty days for wan
dering around loose on the streets. This
Jack johnson is a negro, mind you.
There is q man by the same name In
the city, but he doesn't wander around
very late at night.
William Taylor and sydney Allen will
spend the month with Sergeant Saun-
dcrs They were disorderly.
Christmas Tree Burned.
The fire department was called out
about O'Clock Last night to extin-
guls ha blaze In the home Of Mrs. A.
c. Harding, No. 1870 cambridge Street.
The fire was caused by Christmas tree
that stood in the parlor of the home. In
lighting the candles on the tree the
flames caught in the dry cedar and In
an instant we're leaping up to the ceiling,
The alarm was turned in at once and
the department responded promptly. but
the blaze had been extinguished by the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
Women'a Temperance Meeting.

The W9msn'e cAestian Tsint'efanee
Union wiz hold i,s first ,peaiing ~ zig.
New Year tilig afternoon ~ o'cioea N,
Broad Street ,Rethoafst ctaafeh. a very
attractive Programme has aeeu arranged
and az some very important buYinesa IL
10 be transacted, II 81 .hopeo that every
memi,:r viii ~ present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03

of War Elihu Root, is responsible for the
authorship of the beautiful play founded
upon the eventful career of Mozart" the
great musician.
Mr.. Maurice Campbell under whose
managerial direction the production is
being successfully made. has evidently
found In Howard Kyle an admirable cN-
ponent of the leading role, that of the
Mozart" and those who have a most
pleasant remembrance of Mr.. kyles
portrayal of Nathan Hale and his
superior efforts as John Ermine in ION
The Yellowstone and his many other
brilliant representations. Will be. glad to
welcome him to this city In his latest
triumph. Mr.. Hyle's appearance is an
nounced for Friday night at the Academy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
NEWS GATHERED
FROM S0UTAS|DE
Colonel 'Bill' Alien Enter
tanned Council
men.
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Meeting Friday Night-Assembly
to Mcet-Personals and
Briefs.
EDUCATIONAL 4 ASSOCIATION
Manchester Bureau. Times-D Dispatch, I
No. 1102 HUI, Street. I

Colonel "Bili's Allen, Superintendent of
Marry Cemetery, was the host last even
ing and the members of the Cemetery and
Almshouse Committee OF the City Coun-
Gil were Toasted only rs Colonel Allen
and his wife can feast anyone.
The two COMMITTEES went to the home
of the superintendent TO hold 'impor-
tant meetings." but custom long since
decreed that the holiday meeting of the
committee, at the house of Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen should be void of all strenuous bust
ncss--uness the eating of good things
so temptingly arranged could be called
strenuous.
The parlors and dining room of tne
home of the superintendent We're beau.
TRULY decorated for the occasion. rs is
the time-honored custom with Colonel
Alien and his wife.
Besides the Councilmen. there We're a
few friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen pres
| ent to enjoy the evening.
| After the transaction of the routine
business"rth the committee adjourned.
| For Educational Association.
Messrs d. l.. Pulliam. A. ID. Shotwell
r.. r. Duval, George L. Gary, William
II Owens, and DIR. f. Il. Rucker. are
busily engaged in perfecting the pro-
gramme for the great educational rally
to be held In Bainbridge Street Baptist
Church Friday night. The purpose of
the meeting of those Interested in the
advancement OF the educational interest
OF Manchester, is to form an educational
association for the city. This associa-
ton, it is proposed, shall consist of every
man and woman in the city who has the
| interests of education at heart and who
| is willing to devote some time to the
educational cause in the state
There have been organized in Virginia
more than one hundred and fifty edit
cational associations within the past
twelve months and the parents and edu-
Gators of Manchester are deeply interest
/ ed in the meeting to be held here.
| The programme Will be delightful one,
! and one that will be enjoyed by every
| person present. The children from the
public school will take part in the eXer-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
Y. M. C. A. Night School Open

z. wi. z. n. N1gHt SCHOOL Open.
The Night Educational Glasses at the
Central Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton reopened last night after the Christ
mas holidays, and will resume in regular
order each class beginning this week
New students will be admitted in the sew
eral classes where the plan Is Individual
instruction, and In the class instruction
studies, where the new men are able to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
Jewish Woman's Council.

The Jewish Woman's Council Of Rich
mond will meet at A o'clock this after
noon at Beth Ahabah Temple. An attrac-
tive programme has been arranged, and
a large attendance is expected and de-
sired.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
enter At the point already reached by the

Full information viii be cheerfully
given at the association Office any time
during the day. Glasses will continue
until the latter part of April, thus making
four months for study.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
Proninent Visitors.

Among the prominent Democrats in
the city yesterday were Hon. Claggett
ID. Jones. of King and Queen. and Cons
gresham Robert g. southall. of Amelia
Mr.. Jones declined to discuss his judge,
ship fight for publication.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
HENR1co NEWS.
Boys Fined for Stealing Bee Hive
Suit Against C. and o.

Earl Knapp. small white boy, and
Ashton Webb, IA negro boy. were fined
So each by Judge r. Carter Scott, in
lenrico Circuit Court yesterday morning.
They had been charged with stealing Il
bee hive and were flned and sentenced
to thirty days in jail by Magistrate
Thomas. The higher court took the jail
sentence off.
A marriage license was issued in the
clerks office of Henrico county yester-
day to Miss Blanche w. Coleman, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Coleman, and
Mr.. G. Herman Williams, a manufac-
tIrer, of Berkeley, Va.
NJ. II. omohundro administrator of the
estate of John d. Cooke has instituted
suit against the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad for $4,000 The declarations have
not as yet been filed.
The grand jury in the county brought
in the following indictments yesterday:
Joseph Martin, felony; ]. R. Jackson,
misdemeanor; Richard Williams. felony:
Walter Goode. felony: William Fl.
Morris. felony: j. Turner, William
Chase, Garfield Lewis. and Edward
Braxton, felony. Two indictments were
brought in against Garfield Lewis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-03
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neightors In the meanwhile Buckets of
water were thrown on tho blaze.
Tho damage Will amount to about 500.
The carpet and several pieces OF furni-
ttire were ruined