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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
'DUGGINS LET
DOG SLEEP ON
Nothing Doing When Owner
Wished Him TO See If 1t
IS Mad

Sergeant Whitlock early last night
received call from some distressed
citizen to send an officer with the
greatest possible speed to No. 6l2
North Twenty third Street there to kill
a mad dog. Policeman Duegins was
dispatched on the perilous job.
Grasping his night stick firmly in
his hand. after he had arrived on the
scene. the officer said, SHOW me the
dawg."
Maybe he isn't really mad" said
the mistress of the house. Let me hold
the lamp" she said, mounting to a
safe position on the back porch,
while you" addressing the policeman,
see if the dog is mad
Look here. madam" said the as
founded policeman, Il won't stand any
foolishness. If I go where that dawg
is. it's going to be the dawg or me-"
He swung his stick viciously. Think
I'm going to fool roun' that dawg
Mad dawgs are dangerous"
Meanwhile the dog was resting
peacefully, paying no attention to the
colloquy going on. Finally he dozed
off. and then a treasured son of the
house went up to him and petted him.
He showed no signs of madness, only
deep longing for sleep.
Officer Duggins took the nearest
route to the First Station.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
ENNIoN G. WILLIAMS.
A Question OF Law.

City Attorney Pollard, of course. de-
cllned to discuss the legal questions
before he submits an official opinion,
as requested. The section of the Code
to which Dr. Williams referred is the
same to-day as at the time of its
enactment. The whole matter wifi de-
pend upon the question as to whether
or not the law applies to subcon-
tractor as we'll as to contractor. II
the law was rightly construed by Mr..
Meredith, 1t is admitted that Mr.. Wilt
shire and Mr.. Atkinson were clearly
within their legal rights. In the event
that City Attorney Pollard concurs ain
that belief, 1t is said that the Legis-
laure may be asked to amend or enact
new laws. which will prohibit a mem
her of Council from being subcon-
tractor for the city.
Again. the City Home is the spring
board which has put them on the jump
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18

&
tent for virginians who have lhnched
on board. This personal allusion is
compelled because of intimations III
the press. Courtesies extended Nir-
ginians have cost the state absolutely
nothing during our incumbency.
THE report to-day from Norfolk tc
the effect that the rocks are nnguard-
ed is entirely in error. The Accomac
(stated as tied up has just returned
from policing the Potomac, and is
probably now on her way to the sea
side. The Pocomoke is to-day on the
Potomac. the Commodore Maury. the
Greyhound and a gasolene police launch
are on the James at work to-day. The
Rappahannock, disabled. has been tied
up ever since June, but will come out
at the proper time. l have given the
Whereabouts of the States boats this
once to correct misleading statements
but such information is necessarily
prejudicial to the service. The boats
and members of the Board of Fisheries
are gosng and at work while critics
pC l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
MEDICAL coL1,EGE OPENS.

DR.. Christopher TompISins Begins Sew
entlcth Session With Address.
The Medical College of Virginia be-
gan It's tseyentiath session yesterday
with a matriculationF Of about 15O men.
The matriculatfon does not close until
November, and by that time many
more will be registered.
The formal opening took place with
al, address by DR. Christopher Tomp-
kins, dean of the institution. DIR.
Tompkins spoke of the long and useful
only ono In the South kept open during
the Civil War. He referred to the
honor system. which has been found
very successful, and strongly advised
the students to abide by It's laws.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
CONFEDERATE MANUSCRIPTS.
Dir. Freeman TO Deliver Address at Lee Cam
IuIl

Hall.
Al Lee Camp Hall on Friday evening at
o'clock an address viii be delivered before
the veterans by Mr.. Douglas s. Freeman
upon interesting work now being done by
the Confederate Memorial Literary Society.
II is not generally known that the Con-
federate Museum contains one of the largest
and most important collections OF Confel-
crate manuscripts in this country. Mr..
Freeman who has been at work on these
archives for some months has generously
given his services to the Literary Memorial
Society in the prepara ton Of the papers for
publications. ic.1s.5 80
He Will relate to the members of the camp
some account of the resources of the Mus
cum, and of the splendid work being done
by the ladies there In collecting and preserv-
Ing valuable documents. The meeting H.ll
be open TO the public. The Daughters OF
the Confederacy and members OF the Con-
Tolerate Memorial Literary Society are espe-
cially invited to attend
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18

BANK MEN MEET.
First Gathering of Autumn Held Won
day Night.

First Gathering of Autumn Held Mon
day Night.
largely attended meeting of the
Richmond chapter of the American In
stitute of Banking was held Monday
night at Fraternity Hall, on Broad
Street. and much interest was mani
tested in the proceedings. Mr.. j. r.
Stevenson, of the American National
Bank, was made secretary in place oi
Mr.. Andrew Moreland. resigned. A new
set of bylaws was adopted and it was
decided to meet on the second Eridai
night in each month.
A banquet will be held some t.m
in November, when a number of prom
inent financiers will be asked to max
addresses. The outlook for the organi
cation during the winter is very brish.
New members are constantly being
added to the rolls. tsq
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18

West Main. Street.
The house was profusely decorated
with palms. ferns and cut lowers.
displayed. Mr.. and Mrs. Brunette were
married twenty-five years ago In Mon.
umental Church. Richmond. by the Rev.
DR.. Armstrong. who WAS rector al that
time. At the reception on Monday
votle, and her Jewels were diamonds;
Mrs. John P. Burnette, Jr, assisted
her mother--in-law In receiving, and
wore lavender and pearls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Harrison, Mrs.
John Walsh. Miss Eva Walsh, Miss
Waldrop, Mrs. Bolton Rothschild.
Mrs.; r E; Withers sn% Nh Mr. Z; Y.
Spears, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. jerks, Mr..
and Mrs. Lorenzo Lane. Miss Mamie
Lewis, Gladstone. Va: Mr.. and Mrs. y.
Mr. c Il. berry, MI and Mrs 7. 4.
Brown. Misses Mollie. Leo and Delta
Powell. Mr.. John Cullen. Mrs. John
Gordon. Norfolk. Va; Mr.. Leo Wade.
and Helen Wade, Mr.. and Mrs: w. F.
Calvin. Mr.. and Mrs. Rothschild, Mr..
and Mrs. D. G. Wilson, Miss Eva Will
son. Mrs. G. W. Jones, Gladstone. Va:
MT. and Mrs. Southwark, Mr.. and Mrs.
klngstrey, Mrs. Ida Waldrop, Mrs. j.
]. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. w. Thomp-
son. Mrs John Hargrave, Miss Pauline
Meyer, Miss Lola Robertson. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Robertson, Miss Edna
Roscher, Mr.. p. r. Wilson, Mr.. James
Patmon. Mr.. Albert Newsome. Miss
Susie Burfcot. Miss Bessie Brannan.
Mrs. NJ ID. Brannan, Miss Daisy Bran
nan, Mr.. and Mrs. j.. c. Lester, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. P. Hackett, Miss Lottie Hackett,
Miss Rose Baughn. Mr.. and Mrs. Hor-
ace Cooper. Mr.. Bert Langhead. Miss
Hazel 1<ingstrev. Mr.. Clarence Hinnant.
MISS Mahalah jerks and others.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
BARROW SENT ON,
Claimed Self Defense as Excuse for stabbins

Claimed self-Dcfense ms Excuse for stabbins
L. w. Bowery.
r. l.. Barrow (white) appeared in the
Police Court yesterday morning. charged
with wounding 7. w. Bowery with knife.
After a long hearing he was sent on to The
grand Jury.
Barrow claimed that he cut Bowery in
elf-defense. believing that he Was about TO
be fired upon by the other. Barrow was an
employe of the Bell Telephone Company, in
which Bowery was a foreman. On August
eth the foreman ordered Barrow to do a
certain piece oil work which the latter re-
fused to do, 1t is declared. saving that he
did not receive orders from Rowery. AT y
second meeting OF the two men the alleged
assault occurred, and Bowcry was severely
wounded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
ENGINE CUTS OFF LEG.
Thomas Wall Run Over While Lying
.ssr@. near the Track.

near the Track.
Thomas WALL n plumber living at
2424 East Main Street, was run over
by an engine Of the Southern Railroad
at TWenty-eight and Dock Streets last
night and his right leg was so badly
mangled THAI 1T had to be amputated.
when engine No. 1889. in charge OF
Engineer j. c. Rice passed over him.
DR.. Woodson. of the ambulance corps.
was called, and he gave the injured
man such attention as he could, and
he gave the injured man such atien-
ton as he could, and then5took him
to the Retreat for the Sick. where Drs.
Merchant and Owen amputated the
broken leg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
EARNINGS INCl.EAsE.
Report of Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way for Month of August

Tho report of Mr. L. +. Sullivan.
comptroller of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company. for the month
ending September LIST, is as follows:
Gross eernings. s2.se0152.ash m mh,,
Gross earnings, For 1907, $780,
1899; 1906, sl,927.31o.33; increase.
s46224206.
Less expenses. For 1907. s1.53s.s5I.13;
1906. S1.20s, st4.7s; Increase. ss2s.53s.a7.
Net cravings: For 1907, ss5s.301. rs:
1906, s7ls.5o5.57; increase. siS5,7c5.69.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
Nfr. PnrrIsh Nm. Rum.

Report has 1t that Mr. William Par
IRISH. one of the most prominent citI-
zens Of Henrico county. viii announce
himself. within a few days a candidate
TO oppose MIR. Henry G, Hechier, for
the office OF treasurer OF Henrico coun-
lty. in the November general election.
TIT Is said that several representative
citizens have waited on Mr. Parrish
with a view to having him announce
himself as n candidate, and that he
has the matter under consideration
Mr.: Parrish is connected with tho
Richmond Cedar Works. and Is wide
| ly known and prominent man. Should
he decide favorably for the candidacy.
the race would be both close and ex-
citing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
Frustrated nv Heat.

r. y. Fuller tcoloredj. an employe
of the Chesapeake and Ohio shops, was
Frustrated by the heat yesterday af-
ternoon. He was attended by DR..
WOodson, of the ambulance corps. who
then took the man to his home, No. %
Wood Street, Chestnut Hill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
COULD NOT RENT HOUSE.
Therefore Mr.. Stunrt Purchased
Franklin Street Residence.

Therefore Mr.. Stuart Purchased
Franklin Street Residence.
Mr.. Henry c. Stuart, a member of
the State Corporation Commission,
reached Richmond yesterday from his
home in Russell county. When asked
regarding the report of his purchase of
the Williams house in West Franklin
Street. Mr.. Stuart said the story as
printed in The Times Dispatch yester-
day was true. But" he added. II
made the purchase only because I
could not rent any house suitable to
my needs. The fact that have pur-
chased a house here does not mean
that ! am to make Richmond my legal
residence. ] shall continue to reside
in Russell county. where l have lived
all my life
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
MANY HORSE SHOW
ENTRIES ALREADY IN
All Indications Point to Greater
Competition and Large
Crowd.

While the entry lists for the Horse
Show here October 9TH to the 18th, In
elusive, do not close until Saturday
night at midnight, the entries in some
departments or classes, already re-
ceived, exceed the total In those classes
last year after the entries had closed.
This fact guarantees much larger and
more varied exhibit this year than
ever before.
The merchants, those who cater to
feminine fancies as we'll as those who
cater to the tastes of mere man, have
laid in an abundant supply and ex-
cellent variety of things for the Horse
Show season, The ladies shops, dress
makers and tailors, as we'll as the
stores where mems apparel 10 sold. all
report a thriving Horse Show trade
Monday morning tickets for the ex-
hlbltion Will be put on sale in the
offices. Of the Richmond Horse Show
Association. The demand for boxes
was much earlier this season than in
show. and the demand for choice re-
served seats has heen greater than
ever before ut this time. All these
signs point to brilliant social season
as well rs high-clnss equine exhibition
here. So. 4
numher of entries in class %. for the
Maryland Challenge Cup offered last
year by Mr.. G, w, Watson and won
hy The Youngs,er. one Of tho Oak
land Farms exhibit The contest for
ms 5000 trophy viii be exceedingly
= 4 number Of other special nrizes are
n n,a ,a !. this year including, 500. in
nlale or money by Mr, Slohn3 Kerr
iSrahch and the same BIZ Mr.. Slnney
ltlvely.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
DIsorderly ir Park,

Walter Washington, q young colored man,
Appeared in the Police Court yesterday
morning on the charge of raising a disturb
ance in Magnolia Park, the Ncolored resort
He was arrested by Policeman Bolton. A
fine of $40 was imposed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
AGREES TO BE HELD.

ALLEGED Fugitive from Justice from Wosh-
inston Willing to Await Investigation.
Armstead Dixon. young negro. wa,
brought into the Police Court YESTERDAY
morning, charged with being a fugitive from
Justice from Washington. The detectives re-
ported that they had been able to gather
nothing against him, but the negro, with hIs
consent, was ordered held until Saturday in
order TO allow the charges against him 10
be investigated. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
c. H. WILTSHIRE.

s4s CHAIRMAN.
Mr.. George B. Davis superintendent
OF the City Home. says that upon re-
quest of the subcommittee he advertised
for the work in the usual legal manner
by an advertisement In the News Leader,
Two bids were received by him at his
Office In the City Hall. These Two bids
he transmitted TO the clerk of the COM
lrittee at Its regular meeting that night,
az which meeting the committee award
ed the contract to Mr.. Kender.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
some CONFUSION
| IN HENR|C0 SCHOOLS.
Only Previously Enrolled County
Children May Attend Schools
Now i'll City.
w. ]. PARRISH MAY RUN
Friends Want Him for Treasurer.
Authority,of Magistrate Is
Questioned.

Some confusion has arisen In Hem
rico over the school facilities properly
provided for children within the co,,n.
ty Jurisdiction and for those who, for
merly there. are now, by the regent
Legislative act OF annexation, within
the city limits.
One case In particular arose on Mon
day, the date of the opening OF all the
county schools. a child was sent to a
city school when 1t should have gone
to a county school. Under court rtll-
ing, all children previously enrolled in
the former county schools, now included
within the corporate limits by the act
OF annexation. may continue to attend
those schools three years from the date
of annexation. the privilege, OF course.
extending only to those residing In the
county Mt the time OF annexation.
The parents of the child In question
removed from the annexed territory To
the county last spring. and, there
fore, the court ruling referred to could
not extend to that child. The child.
therefore. had to be taken from the
city school and sent to a county
school.
BY this action OF the court In re-
gard 10 those who had been enrolled
in schools lying within the annexed
territory many children, Just arrived
at school age. within easy reach OF
the city schools must, perforce. attend
the county schools; and there will he
instances of children of one family
attending different schools.
The confusion resulting from the
annexation has not caused any great
embarrassment, Superintendent Davi;
stated yesterday. and matters have
now righted themselves.
The Henlfco schools are In full
s7Ting. and there is almos, an over
flow of pupils. This difficulty is being
overcome by the building of new
schools. and much relief Is had as {,
result of the consolidation OF schools
last year. ',E
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
HELD LONG SESSION.
Finance Committee Clears Docket OF
Much Routine.

The Finance Committee held "a long
session last night and took up 81
great amount of routine business.
Many citizens. who wanted tax re-
Ennlon G. Williams and Snperintend-
yent Davis. OF the City Home. We're
present to urge that the recommends
lions of the Committee on Relief of
the Poor for improvements be favor
ably reported to Council.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18

PAYS EMPLOYEES FINES.
iIr. Blair Meanlcy Turns Into Court Sc for
Every One Of Sixteen Mnrkmen

MIR. Blair Meanley, representing lakewood
Park, appeared in the Police Court yesterday
morning and paid the 50 forfeit imposed on
every one of sixteen employees who were
charged with working at the resort last Sun.
day The appeals noted in these cases were
withdrawn. lakewood has closed its season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
RESISTED OFFICERS.
Hughes (colorcd,l IienvlIy Fined on Two

a. Hughes (Colorcd5 Heavily fined on Two
Charges.
A. Hughes tcoored) appeared in the Pos
lice Court yesterday morning, charged with
resisting Officers AGREE and Flournoy in the
discharge of their duty, and was fined se0.'
1t was proven that he carried a concealed
weapons, and he was sentenced to year In
jail and a fine of 500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
Refund for Boatmap.

The committee recommended re-
bate of s445 10 Ed. Cowardin, who has
the boating privilege at Byrd lark.
Mr.. Cowardn stated that by reason OF
the lakes being dry and the delay
in repairing the boat landings, and es-
peciaily because of the fines inflicted
in Police Court for running boats on
Sunday, he had lost heavily on his
contract. Members We're disposed to
do the fair thing. and they will urge
ratification by Council.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18

The meat eater and
the vegetarian alike are
charmed with the Grape
Nuts food. 1t has a crisp
taste, with the delicate
favour Of grape.sugar,
and is instantly ready
FOR the table without
any cooking whatever.
Grape-Nut furnish
one Of the daintiest sci
entific dis hes ev er
placed on a breakfast
table. There's a rea.
SON." Read "The Road
to Wellville," in pkgs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
TURNED AWAY PUPILS.
Richmond Academy Commences Sixth SEES
e sion AuspiciOnsly.

Richmond Academy Will open its sixth
session this morning with an enrolment that
Will be about double that of last segsion.
The school has now go pupils, and the dean.
Professor w l.. Prince. has been forced to
dealine to make further entries Twenty np-
plicants were turned away yesterday morn
Ing
The corps of nine teachers is on hand. aid
work will begin this morning. The academy.
Is auxiliary to Richmond College, but is also
preparatory school for other colleges.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
STOLE 10 OK OF
SUPREME COURT
Negro Trusty Also Tried5to Pick
Mans Pocket--Back to
Prison.

Junius Braxton. -year-old
negro convict. who is In for a short
term. from Middlesexf county does not
seem to be able to keep from steal
Ing
Up to yesterday he was4a E'trusty,p
land was engaged In work about the
library. but his behavior has put him!
behind the bars andsno more privileges
as q "trusty" win he allowed TO him.
|Notslong ago the negro stole the clock
|out'of the Supreme Court, room, and
when about 4 to be detected. he took.
|it TO pieces and hid the wheels and
other parts back Of the library huild-i
Ing He was syhi pped Sfnr Gifts, shtlt yes
terlay lie undertook Il to rob the coat
of Alr.FJohn n, Grimes. All enployes,df II
the auditors office Mr.. Grimes:s coat
was hanging in,the office, sand the ne 2,
pockets Fortunate he was detected,
before lie hndS struck the rlEiit one
would INV shief s'wns iranded ats once
Ito prison. where he will serve out his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
Chief CRITICIZED
BUT DOOR STANDS
s---------
Committee Said at First He Must
Replace, and Then Changed
Front,
OBJECTION TO GREEN PAINT
Members Thought Ignorance Was
No Excuse, but Finally
Let Major Off.
OBJECTION TO GREEN PAINT

After deciding that cfief of Police
Werner must replace the door to his
office in the City Halt, which he had
mutilated by cutting letter recepta-
Gle slot, the Committee on Grounds
and Buildings turned around last
night and rescinded It's own action.
| Admitting that the chiefs confessed
| ignorance OF the regulations was no
excuse, the committee took the posi-
| ton that 1t was small matter, that
the rules would not be Violated again.
and that everything could be arranged
| by adding a brass border. and warn
| ing the head OF the Police Depart
ment that these infractions must not
occur again
Then Changed Around.
The breach of the rules came on the
record officially by a communication
from City Engineer Cutshaw. along
With his letter to the chief and the
latter's reply. M
Major Werner explained that he did
not know he was going beyond his
| authority. Colonel Cutshaw said that
it was of no moment to him. but sug-
ges>ed that the door be put in its
original condition.
Mr. Davis moved that the door be
replaced. Mr.. Satterield thought that
this was unnecessary, and his substi-
tute motion was lost. Then the Da-
Wis motion prevailed, the question APP
parently being settled.
Just before adjournment, however.
Mr.. Satterfeld asked for reconsidera-
ton. AS result of twenty minutes
discussion this was done. and the eN-
lpense is saved to the chief Mr.. Whit
tet thought that the Chief of Police.
above all others. should set a good ex-
ample. and a resolution was subse-
Iquently passed directing that the head
of each department obey the law.
| During the course pynnin
Chief Werner came in for another cur
| tain lecture-in his absence--when il
was reported that he had put on a
| green coat of kalsomine in room II.
] when the color scheme of the building
| is buff. A committee will investigate.
This room is in the basement and is
used by the officers who operate the
| recording machine ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18

In my statement made last night to
the COMMITTEES on Relief of the poor.
stated that two bids We're received by
Mr. Wiltshire and presen,es: by him to
the Committee on Relief of the Poor
This statement was based upon the min
t'es or July, which Is as follows:
Mr.. Wiltshire. chairman of the Sub
committee on Repairs and Improvement,
presented the following report, which
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
Pole Matter To come Up.
Pcrsonul. and Er;cfn.

Mr. r. p Walden and children, ac-
companied by his mother. ieft yester-
day for the Jamestown Exposition.
Mr.. and --rs. NJ b. Staples, Mrs.
Barotier Harris and Mrs. j. II. Shot
we'll are visiting the exposition.
Miss Olivia Jacobs. of Keysville, who
is en- route to Keyser, w. Va, to visit
her brother, is the guest of Mrs. NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-18
Many in the same Bont.

Even this, however. did not modify
the feeling that this alleged species
Of graft SO called is rampant in