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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
RALLY DAY EXERCISES
ST. james Methodist Sunday School
In FIourlslInE Condition..

st. james Methodist Sunday School
In FIourishtns Condition.
A congregation that taxed the ca
pacity of the building was present
at St James Methodist Church sun
day morning in celebration of the
rally day exercises. The program
was an interesting one, and was finely
rendered. The chief feature was an
allegory. THE Angel OF the Sunday
school," in which seven young ladies'
and one young man took part. In adj
dition to this there were enjoyable
recitations and spirited singing by the
Sunday-school choir.
st. James school Is in a more pros
porous condition now than at any
other time in It's history. It's mem-
bership numbers $50. and a special eff
fort is being made to increase 1t to
400 before the close OF the year. Mr..
r. z. Bickers is the superintendent;
Mr.. p. w. Bandy assistant, and in
charge Of the primary department;
Mr.. Henry Kelley. secretary, and Nj.
p. w. Evans. treasurer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
MILLER & MILLER
SUFFER FROM FIRE
Kiln and 10000 Feet OF Lumber
Destroyed Yesterday
Morning.

Originating probably from spark
drawn by the wind Into the kiln fire
yesterday destroyed 10000 feet OF
lumber belonging to the Miller &
Miller Planning Mills Company. and at
one time seriously threatened the en-
tire plant. Starting little before II
o'clock. the blaze was not entirely ex-
t!nguished until 5 o'clock. Through tor
rents OF rain fell while the fire was
raging, the downpour did not ma
fterially aid the laboring firemen.
The damage to the plant is placed
at $1,000 or $4,000. which is fully COW
cred by insurance In several conn
panies, placed through ]. b. Moore Sc
Company.
Chief Shaw, with Engine Companies
3. and Z. and Truck Company No.
1, and large company OF fremen.
fought the flames, often being in dam
ger of suffocating. Blnswanger's, on
the corner. and other business places
We're in danger for time. but finally
escaped uninjnred.
The exact origin of the fire Will prob
ably never be learned, but il is thought
either to have started by spontaneous
combustion or by spark of fire blown
by the wind into the kiln. The fire had
been burning some time before 1t was
discovered. or 1t might have been ex-
tinsuished with less damage. Irby
Price. colored. employed by the firm,
gave the first ALARM and Immediately
the 175 employees rushed from the build
ngs to places OF safety, the boiler
men alone remaining to extinguish the
last remains of fire in their boilers.
The fremen had very difficult time
putting out the blaze. being forced to
work under all sorts OF difficulties.
Often the water splashed back on them
from the burning walls. and they has.
to get close to the fire in order effsc-
lively to play their streams on the
flames.
1t was stated yesterday evening that
the fire would Inconvenience the COM
pany for n short time only. and that
1T would begin work again this morn
ing as usual The members OF the
firm are j. Clifford Miller and Hugh Is.
Miller, brothers. who have been res
idents of Richmond number of years.
They are prominent in the lumber world
and are joint owners of the Lunenburg
Lumber Company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
DEMOCRATS MAY
NOT MAKE FIGHT
Doubtful If They Will Put Up
Candidate for Congress
in Ninth.
GOVERNOR FIXES THE DATE.
Sets December 18TH for Special
neutrality-suspicious. Are
Cited-Notes.
GOVERNOR FIXES THE DATE

| Governor Swanson yesterday caused
n writ to be issued directing that n
special election be held in the Ninth
Congressional District on Tuesday, De-
cember 18th, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of Representative
Campbell Slemp, Of Wise.
1t had been known for several days
that the Governor was considering a
date in the neigl,borhood of that set
tied upon, though ne only definitely de-
termined the matter yesterday. The
Republican District Committee has been
called to meet at Bristol on November
9TH to decide upon the method of nomi
mating a candidate of that party to
succeed Colonel Slemp. The most re-
liable information that comes here from
Republican sources seems to indicate
that c.. Bascom Slemp, son Of the late
congressman and chairman of the Re-
publican State Committee. will be the
nominee. Up to this time the Demo-
Gratis have made no move whatever in
the matter, and 1t now appears doubt
full IL they Will put up q candidate for
the uneSpired term. Though no one
seems authorized to speak for the
party managers, 1t seems likely that
the Democrats will let the special cleo
ton go by default, and will begin now
to organize for a desperate fight to cap
ture the long term at the regular cleo
ton in 1908.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
MORE PATROL BOXES

Police Want Sentinel Boxes in Which
to Keep All Emergency Material.
Twelve new patrol boxes, six in each
of the recently added districts. have
been erected for the police. and are
now in working order. Being III the
more or less rural sections of the city,
the boxes will be used by the mounted
police, though reputable citizens living
near have also received keys to be
used In time of emergency.
The Police Department is anxious to
have erected twelve more boxes in the
new territory for the greater con-
venience of the mounted force. The
Police Board has also been asked to
erect sentinel boxes in each OF the
outlying districts. to be used as PLACES
In which the men may store lanterns
and keep their rnincoats AS 1t is now
the men, every time they want to get
a lantern, piece Of rope or other
material, have to call to the office at
headquarters to have the needed arti-
Giles sent to them. This causes much
trouble and loss of time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29

Ccnnesvile. Pa. Inquiries by the detective
resulted in a deal OF information. which lie
oid not feel at liberty. to make public until
II had all been confirmed Mrs. Barber No.
]. who has said that she married Barber N
Boston some years ago, has rot yet given
proof of her statement. Sergeant McMahon
has written to her asking her for absolute
verifcation. and he has also communicate !,
With the chief of police of Connclsville. ask
infg him to make investigation into the al
legation of the woman who claims to be
BARRIERS first wife. The Connelsville woman
states that Barber tore up her marriage ccr-
tihcate. but she has been asked to produce
witnesses. and also to name the minister
who performed the ceremony. She has not
yc: given such proof of her allegation.
BARBER himself states that he is married
to only one woman, the Mrs. Barber of this
city. The alleged Mrs. Barber, of, Connels-
Vile. he claims to be fakir.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
TO BEGIN SURVEY
IN new TERRITORY
City Engineer Authorized to
Make Contract With nj. O.
Hankins at Once.

BY direction of the Committee on
Streets, City Engineer Cutshaw was
directed last night TO make contract
with NJ o. Hankins for a survey of the
annexed territory, the work TO begin
Mt once and TO be kept within the APP
preparation of about $4,000. The Han
kins estimate called for an eSpendi-
ture OF st475 month for twelve
months although he could not guaran-
tee 10 complete the work within that
time The proposition, however, had
the approval of Engineer Cutshaw. and
the committee took the ground that he
was better able to Judge than the
members.
In urging immediate work, Chairman
Adams called attention to the crying
need of Improvement in the new terri
tory.
..'rhese delays" he said. are costing
the city thousands OF dollars. People
nre building houses without regard TO
lines or grades. and almost every house
now going up will cost the city' from
$500 to $1,000 in the end. Builders
simp!y have II guess at the grades, and
II Is false economy to try and save a
little money now on the survey plans
when the burden on the city VIII be all
the greater hereafter"
Mr.. Adams made Il motion that the
City Engineer proceed at once to make
contracts The motion prevailed. There
was some criticism of Mr. Hankins' :
survey work in the Lee District but
he admitted frankly that it was the
first he had heard of it.
Turned 'Eneinsrr Down.
Though its'ac6epted the opinion of
the Engineering. Department in the
survey matter, the committee refused
to accept its opinion regarding a Pc
tition for change in the viaduct con-
struction material of the Richmond
and Henrieo Railway. Mr. John G.
Hagan and Engineer McNall, repre-
senting that company, wanted TO use
creosoted wood instead of concrete I'M
der the rails. Assistant Engineer Boil
ton. while admitting that it would be
Just as safe, opposed any modifica.
ton for the reason that the wood
would wear out more quickly thar
tho concrete. When the committee
showed disposition TO grant the re.
quest. notwithstanding the protest, Mr.
CARRIER moved that the committee dc
80 only with the approval of Colone
Cutshaw. This was voted down ant
MI, Bolton's advice was cast aside.
Mr.. G9ttreli a citizen wanted tt
Robinson to the Boulevard, had no
been put in decent condition, as or
dered by the committee moro than {
year ago. 1t was shown that the En-
Eineering Department had authorize,
the work, but ii was authorized again
There Were many routine matters oil
the docket, the committee remainin;
in session for several hours in orde
to give them proper attention.
No More Work ut Present.
At i, meeting of the Committee o,
Annexed Territory last night it wa
decided not TO make any further plan
for work at the present, as the variou
departments had contracted for nor
than could be executed before the en-
me ~ ~ .
Ing certain streets VIII be onsidere
In due time,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
B0ILER-HoUsE AND FLATS

for Number OF New Structures.
The Richmond fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company secured a
permit yesterday to erect brick
boiler-house at the company's shops.
the structure TO cost $4,000.
A permit was. issued to Abner s.
Pope to erect two brick flats on West
Franklin Street between Ryland and
Harrison.
S. Stage secured permit to build
an additional story to the automobile
garage 1908 West Broad Street, the
cost to be $780,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
PORCH GAVE WAY.
Mrs, Mary Greenstrcct, Weighing 20
Pounds, Prccipltatel twelve Feet.

PoNhds, FrcctDItNteu Twelve Feet.
BY the falling OF a porch beneath
her Sunday afternoon. Mrs, Mary
Greenstreet. of $40 Mostly Street, was
stance OF twelve feet and was badly,
hurt, breaking her right knee and
serious Internal injuries.
Mrs. Mamie stutz. of 1919 washington
Street, a daughter was Immediately
summoned, but tainted on hearing the
news. The ambulance physician had
some difficulty in restoring The two
women, each swooning on hearing of
the injury to the other,
Mrs, Greensstreet weighs 22b pounds.
She was walking quietly across her
back porch when the crash came,
The porch had been conde plned, and
lat is said that Mrs. Greenstreet will
,yesoyt 70 the law. to recover DAMAGES,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
MEMORIAL SERVICES
r,'hlans TO Pay Tribute to Dead on Sunday

rytllans to Pay Tribute to Dead on Sunday
Afternoon.
All the Pythlan lodges of the city will
unite in memorial service at the Academy
OF Music mt O'clock Sunday afternoon,
when the Rev. J. Cleveland Hall, OF Dan.
Vile. Will be the principal orator
The committee having the meeting in
charge met with Syracuse Lodge at Smith.
deals Hall last night and completed tho
arrangements An interesting program has
been prepared, including prayer. and vocal
md instrumental music Seats will be free,
ana the public are invited.
There are nine Pythian lodges In the city.
and the meeting Will be for the purpose OF
paying tribute to the memory OF those
members who have died since the last an
nual service.
Visiting committee from various lodges
called upon Syracuse Lodge officially last
night. and the meeting was much enjoyed
The success of the memorial meeting is
assured. and a large attendance. composed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
NO PROOF FROM WIFE NO. |

Sergeant McNtal,on Asks Mrs. II. Il. Barber,
Of Connclsyiiie, to Produce Witnesses.
" Referring 10 tho mlch-discussed case OF
III. H. Barber, now in tbs CITY JAN, charged
with enihezzling funds from the II L.,
Barnes safe and Lock Company by whom
he was employed, Sergeant McMahon stated
yesterday afternoon that he has had In his
petressi0n for some time letters from and
tcncsyning BARRIERS alleged lrEt wife in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
CREDIT MEN TO MEET
Will Hold Quarterly, Session and Supper
Early Next Month.

VIII 7li0Id 0UNrter1y- SesNfOn and Suppcr
Early Next Month.
President John Landstreet and Vice.
President NJ. "A. Chambers are arrang-
ing for the quarterly meeting of the
Richmond Credit Mems Association, tc
be held about November Sth, the exac,
date not having yet been determined
Prominent features OF the meeting
will be addresses by the Rev. Roberl
w. Forsyth, Of st. Paul's Church, anu
the Hon. Henry c. Stuart, of the STATE
Corporation Commission. After the
business session is ended supper will
be served. probably at the Business
MEMS Club.
Colonel 10 Lane Stern is secretar,
OF the association. which has come L
be an Influential factor in the loca
mercantile world. The meetings ar,
always well attended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER

Coroner's Jury Lays Death of Lewis
Parrish, Colored, on Jack Munday.
Jack Munday will be tried in the
Police Court this morning on the
charge of numbering Lewis Parrish
Saturday afternoon in Reservoir Park
in a quarrel over the division OF some
chestnuts which Parrish, Munday's
younger brother and some other nc
groes had been gathering.
An investigation was made by the
coroner's jury yesterday morning. and
1T reached the verdict that Parrish
came to his death by wound in
hicted by Munday.
NIunday has engaged Attorney Hi
ram Smith as his counsel. He has
confessed the killing. but says that 1T
was done in self-defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
TRIES TO END LIFE
q. o. Gibson swallows Three Ounces of
q IautInnum

". ~. Sibson swallows Inrec Ounces of
IS l.audanum.
P. O. Gibson OF Buekner. Louisa county,
crallowed three ounces OF laudanum yestey-
DAY morning IN an unsuccessful attempt TO
end his life. Soon after he took the drug
Gibson staggered Into The doorway Of No.
a1l2 East Main Street, where he was found
e,nost immediately by a friend, p. c. Moss,
~hc summoned The ambulance. The man,
now In stupor, WAS taken 10 the Frat Pa-
l!cc Station, where by strenuous efforts witt,
the stomach pump DR.. Hinchman succeeded
i In bringing him around.
~ When he had recovered sufficiently To
speak Gibson told DR.. Hinchman that he did
no. thank him for saving his life. and added
that he had six more bottles which he would
u.s. 10 complete the job
Moss directed the ambulance TO drive
them to No. II South Pine Street, which he
sa!d waG his home, but when they COY within
- few blocks Of the place there was am
sthcr call for the wagon, ana the TWO men
were left to walk the rest of the way, II
turns out now that 30, ~ South Pine Stree,
" not Moss'a home. and no one SEEING tc
knew where the two men went,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
Struck by n Travelling Gran.

Yesterday afternoon j. w. Trcadway
twhitel. an employe OF the Locomotive
Works. while working under one of the big
travelling cranes Was struck on the head by
orc of the hooks attached to the crane. His
head was cut In three places and very bal
" bruised. DIR. Hinchman of the ambu-
lance attended the wounded man, and after
treatment he was able to 20 to his home
No 1911 West Cary Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
MUGuENoT SOCIETY.
Important Business 10 he Transacted n
Annual Meeting To-day

The annual meeting of the Huguenot So
oiety VIII be held In the First Presbyterian
Church at noon to-day.
The Rev. DR. McFaden pastor of the
church, will make the address. Several
ministers of different denominations will
assist in conducting the meeting. at which
letters from the central society in Paris and
from the minister now supported by the
Richmond society will be read. Mrs Clar-
erce CABOT will sing a solo.
As there is important business to be
transacted ut this meeting. all members ar.
III eed to be present, and all persons inter-
ested In this good work are cordially invited
10 attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
Negro Rccuptured.

Joseph Shortell. OF Richmond, who
is we'll known in police circles, and
who was about to complete term of
has spoiled his prospects for an early
release. He left camp the other night,
taking with him clothing belonging TO
one of the guards, and about see in
money as we'll. He was caught In a
box car in Lynchburg and carried back
to camp. He will now have to serve
q much longer term.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
Reformntory for Incendinry.

Frank Field. colored appeared IN
the Police Court yesterday on the
charge of setting fire to the stable
South Linden Street. The boy Is only
fifteen years old. and Justice Crutch-
field sent him to the negro reforina-
tory for three years.
Mr.. Robnson's stable was entirely
burned, and valuable horse was also
destroyed in the flames. The grocer
himself narrowly escaped suffocation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
DONATION DAY AT
HOME FOR INCURABLES

The ladies in charge of the Home
for Incurables wish to remind the peo-
pie of Richmond that this is the date
set for the annual donations to this
institution. The home is one OF the
most worthy objects of charity in the
city, and it is earnestly hoped that
citizens will show their usual LIBERAL
ity to-day. This institution owes its
existence to charity, and has no other
means of support.
Mrs. Peyton Darlington is president.
and Mrs. Annie Ball secretary of the
home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
UNDER HlsSN0sE

OFFICER Wllcy Scnrchcs Weck TOT We
gro; Finds Him In Own BACK hafa.
Policeman Wiley had a great sur
prise Sunday night. when. in. his own
backyard. lie found a negro for whom no,
he had been looking for week. me
officer went out to get a scuttie OF
coal, as ordered by his better half. En-
tering the yard he saw Charles Wilkin-
son, wanted on the charge OF robbing
a residence Of jewelry and clothing,
sitting on box Just sin the rear ,
~ the house. The rest was easy. The
negro had heen there week. living
with colored family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29

Every man deeply respects the
individual who is guided and gov
erned by cool Judgment and COM
mon sense. If one finds his habits
Of food or drink are producing
some hints Of disease he should
heed natures warnings and pro-
perly adjust his diet to keep the
beautiful human machinery in
order.
One does not always know where
to commence to correct a diet, but
one thing 10 stop is coffee, a most
alluring and insiduous enemy that
"sings one to sleep and knifes
him."
The slow, but sure effect Of caf.
feine---the active drug in Coffee.
on the heart, finally produces
weak pulse and a deranged ner-
vous system which grow slowly
but steadily more pronounced and
end in some fixed organic disease
unless the cause be removed.
Postum is scientifically made Of
selected parts Of the field grains
that yield the natural phosphates
which rebuild and give vital energy
TO body and brain, There's a
| Reason
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
Governor to vote.

Though he was somewhat indisposed.
Gov. Swanson was in his office yes
terday during most of the day. He had
before him number Of routine official
matters, none of which however were
OF great public interest. The Cover
nor will go to his home in Pittsylvnnia
county next week to cast his vote for
the Democratic Legislative ticket, and
shortly after the election Is over lie
Will arrange his official matters so as
to start on his proposed tour of inspec-
ton of the various hospitals and public
institutions OF the. State. This tour
VIII require some time, but the Gov
ernor looks upon 1t as very important,
and he will not hurry with the work
incident thereto.
There will be quite an exit of State
officials and clerks from the city to-
ward the end of the week, as most OF
Them intend to be at their homes to
vote on Tuesday.
The Governor has designated Judge
I; M. Mullen. of Petersburg. to sit in
the case of M. B. Wright, of Essex.
who stands charged with murder. The
trial will begin on December 9th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
Alleged Thief Sent On,

Alice Adams. Scolored. appeared in the
Police Court yesterday morning on the
charge of stealing SGT from John Mil
Ter Saturday night. and was sent on to
the grand jury. The case will be Gail
ed on November 4tl. Officer Bryant
recovered SAT of the stolen money.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
Cnyc-In an Main street,

The heavy rains yesterday morning
caused "a big cave-in between Eleventh
and Twelfth on Main Street, where q
hole grew larger and larger with the
washing of the rain, and presented a
serious danger to drivers. The pollce
caused lanterns and danger signals to
be placed around the hole tolbWarn ell
lpaRSerSbY. ~ go ~. ~ slil ~ - 70
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
Gu Her With SCISSORS.

Cut Her With Scissors.
Lou Jones, colored was sent to jail
for six months from the Police Court
vests rday morning on the charge OF
cutting Bertha Nelson with pair of
scissors. She claimed that the deed
was committed In self-defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-29
NEWS OF HENRICO.
Teachers Institute to BE Held mt Barton
Heights School.


The school authorities OF Henrico county
arc preparing for teachers institute to be
held at the Barton Heights school on No.
vcmber 2od, lasting all day. 1t is expected
that all the public school teachers Of tn,
county VIII take part. AT night public
meeting in the interest of education will be
held. State Superintendent Eggleston will
make the address. The institute will he
under the direction of Superintendent Jack
son Davis and Mr.. E. II. Russell school ex-
aminer.
a deed was recorded in the Henrico Cir
cult Court yesterday conveying the property
Of Mr. Charles 3. Cooke, on the Hermitage
Road. adjoining the land of Mr.. Lewis II.
Blair, to MIR. George a. Gibson. The amour.
OF the consideration was not stated in the
deed.
Clerk Waddill. of the Henrlco Circui.
Court, Issued yesterday marriage license
to Arthur T.. Lee, machinst OF this city,
and Miss Emma Louisa Riggs, of the
county.