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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
TO INQUIRE INTO
C0NDIT IONS HERE
Cause and Extent of Poverty to
Be Ascertained by Council
Committee
Committee.

The Committee on Relief OF the Poor
met last night for the purpose OF receiv-
ing the report of the subcommittee inquir-
ing into the affairs OF the City Home, and
also for the purpose OF considering the
question of asking the Council for an
additional appropriation to complete the
new colored almshouse. The chairman
stated that the subcommittee was not
yet ready 10 make its final report.
Mr.. ]. A. Hohson then moved that the
Council be asked to make an additional
appropriation OF ten thousand dollars.
which would be needed to carry out the
present plans for building the new col
ored home.
Dr. Ennion G. Williams moved as
substitute that the question of building
this house be laid on the table tempo
rarily. and In so doing explained that he
thought the committee ought to defer
the expenditure OF SO large an amount
of money until the entire needs OF the
department could be accurately ascer-
tanned, as was being done by the sub
committee; that the most urgent needs
of the department. were proper facilities
for the treatment Of durable cases; that
this was crying necessity; that the new
coored almshouse would not be a proper
hospital, and it would cost far llore
than the $4,000. because the equipment
had not been provided for ut all: that
much nav light had lately been thrown
on the situation since he had been look
ing into IT. that such large sum of
money should not be spent until the
relative merits of all the needs of tho
department. had been consi cred.
The question was discussed by Messrs.
j. A. Hobson, Gunst, Bliley and Larus.
Action in the matter was finally post
poned.
On motion of DR.. Williams subcom-
mittae was appointed, to consist of three
members, for the purpose of inquiring
into the condition of the poor of the
city, the cause and extent of poverty, and
what is done to ameliorate and correct
It, and what further may be necessary.
The chairman appointed on this commit
tee Messrs. Ennion G. Williams, ]. A.
Hobson and John Il. Satterfield.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
ZANL|5S' KILLED
THE WISE TALENT
Rank Outsider, at Fifteen to One.
Scatters the
Field.

& NEW ORLEANS La, January b.
The victory OF Zanliss. at 10 to /, in the
first race at the Fair Grounds to-day. was
a surprise all around. Betters lost heav..
fly on this race, as Spider Web. the fa-
vorite. finished third. while the other
choices finished outside of the money.
Summarizes:
First race-fve furlongs-Zanlss Us to
y first. Dinemock Is to y second, Spider
Web "a to 80 third Time. 100 S-5.
Second race-four MISUNDERSTANDING (6
to y first, Hazelm % to y second. Rebel
Queen Is to y third. Time sc 10.
Third race-seyen furlongs-Silver Skin
90 to u first, Rustling Silk % to, p second
Limerick Girl g to y third. Time. lbs Is
Fourth race-seven .furlongs-Florizel q
TO y first. Photographer a to y second,
Kittie Platt e to d third. Time, l 20 40.
Fifth race-slx furlongs. selling-Spion
60 to 81 first Campaigner Q5 to u second,
Refined a to u third Time. lila 10.
Sixth race--one mile--Flavigny a to ~
first, Harmakis C tot1) second Pride Of
Woodstock 90 to u third. Time. lao.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
YOUNG ILL. FROM
STRAIN IN RACE
Lynchburg Boy Will Not Be Able Meet Brent in Rich
mond To-Night---John Black Coming to
Take His Place.
Take His Place.

made arrangements with John Black, the
only boy in the Hill City that has ever
defeated Young in race there, and who
has proven a fast one. to come here and
take Youngs place: Manager Babcock
says Black is Just as fast, and possibly
more aggressive and experienced than
Young. and viii put up great race.
While the local management is greatly
disappointed that the rub between
Brent and Young could not be pulled off.
the match between Black and Brent
promises to be equally close and excit-
ing.
a preliminary race will be held among
some of the lesser lights of the local
skaters. and the entire series of new
pictures for next week will be shown
at the same time. making triple attrac-
ton that will more than compensate the
local patrons of the rink for Young's
inability to come to Richmond. The
management sincerely hope, however, that
Young will be here as soon as he re-
covers from his present indisposition, and
the rub" will be decided at that time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04

A telegram received in Richmond las.
night from Dr. Young, one of the most
prominent physicians in Lynchburg and
father of Carl Young, the fast little
skater, announces that his son is confined
TO his bed as result of the terrible
strain he underwent in his preparations
for the race with Brentt,in Lynchburg
Tuesday night and his collapse immedi-
ately after the race. The message reads
as follows:
Manager Louis Myers, Skating Rink,
Richmond, Va:
Carl confined to his bed since col-
lapse Tuesday night; impossible for
him to come.
(Signed) DIR. YOUNG.
Manager Myers Immediately called the
doctor over the long distance telephone
and explained the situation TO him. adj
visng him that the race had bean ex-
tensively advertised. and that to dis
appoint the patrons of the rink would
oe disastrous. After much hustling, Man
ager Babcock. OF the Lynchburg rink,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
COTTON EXCHANGE
MAY BRING SUIT
Have Employed Taft to Examine
Law Regarding Charges
Made.

NEW YORK. January S,-President
Hubbard, of the New York Cotton Elk
change. announced to-day that Henry w.
Taft has been retained by the exchange
to represent it in any proceedings which
may grow out of the application for a
fraud order filed yesterday with the POST
mastcr-General at Washington by Repre-
sentative Livingstone, of Georgia, and
Harvle Jordan. president of the Southern
Cotton Growers Association,
The following resolution was adopted
to-day by the board Of managers of the
exchange:
Resolved. That the counsel of the ex-
change, Henry w. Taft. be consulted as
to the advisabilty Of bringing suit against
Leonidas Il. Livingstone Congressman
from Georgia, and Harvie Jordan, presi-
dent OF the Southern Cotton Growers
Association for libel, and, If possible. for
criminal libel, for the communications
they have addressed to the Post-O De-
partment at washington, requesting the
issuance of fraud order against the
New York Cotton Exchange"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
TAMMANY HALL
Chief IS FIERY
Charles +. Murphy Goes After
Mayor Mcclellan With
Gloves Off.
"REvENGE ON vooRAIs"
Says ii There Is Anything I'm
worth in His Life Make
1t Public.
"REvEneE ON vooRHIs"

NEW YORK. January 3.-I.eader
Charles r. Murphy. OF Tammany Han, 10
day gave out q statement In regard 90
Mayor Mccleilan's action in refusing yes
terday to reappoint Election Commissioner
Voorhis az president OF the board. the
choice Of the regular Democratic organ
ization in New York. In appointing Io ,!l
G. Dooling to succeed voorhis. the Mayor
took occasion to state that he would no
longer recognize the existing control OF
Tammany Hail. and that he could nor
tolerate any relations with Its present
leader" 8eE
Replying to the Mayors criticism. Mr..
Murphy said. although named in strict
conformity with the provisions of law
by the Democratic organization OF the
county of New York for the place. and
Commissioner Voorhis wassrejected by the
Mayor, not for any of the shutiling rea-
sons assigned, but simply and solely be-
cause last fall. In the decllnation OF the
Democratic newspapers to publish the
election notices. Commissioner Voorhis re-
fused to- violate his oath of Office and ba
n party to the satisfaction of the Mayors
petty revenges upon the newspapers
Self-Aprreciation.
"As to the present leader Of Tammany
Hall. let me observe that no man In the
community has held closer relations with
him. nor does any one know him more
thoroughly than this same Mayor. II any
reason exists which justified the breaking
of the relations which have existed be-
tween the two men. | do not know just
what 1t may be, and urge the Mayor,
II he knows. to make such reason public.
l parted with the Mayor after our last
Interview on friendly terms, as was led
to believe, and II at that time 1 was I'M
worthy OF association with any one who
knew me. the Mayor carefully concealed
any knowledge he might have had In that
regard.
II now earnestly invite him to take
the public into his confidence as to any
unworthy action of which I have ever
been guilty and of which he has knowl-
edge.
81 defy him to name n single instance
In which I have suggested or urged on
appointment to public office OF man
whose record and character would not
compare fayorably with his present APP
pointees and intimates."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
CANS is FULL
OF FIGHTING
Negro Says He Will Meet Jack
O'Brien at 154
Pounds.
PROMOTERS LOST $4,000
PROMOTERS LOST $4,000
Receipts Were Over Thirty Thou
sand Dollars, But+the Game
Sports Are in the Hole.

TONOPAH, NEV., January 3.-Joe Cans
came out of his fight with Kid Herman
on New Years Day without so much as
a scratch. He said that the result of the
mill was just as he had planned 1T, and
that he could have stopped the Chicago
lightweight earlier II he had not been SO
careful.
Cans said that Herman was strong
Young fellow who was fast on his feet
and knew how to cover up fairly well,
but that he was a poor judge of distance
a weakness that might be overcome in
time.
The champion. no sooner had he left
the ring. was besieged with offers to fight
Britt. Nelson, and even Jack O'Brien.
OF Philadelphia, the light heavyweight,
wo is matched to fight Burns In May.
WILLING TO MEET o'BRIEN.
Cans said he would accept the Tono-
pah clubs offer of $4,000 purse to
tackle Britt on March 18th, and that he
would make match with Nelson for
the largest purse offered as soon as the
Dane was ready. But the most surpris-
ing statement attributed to Cans related
to O'Brien.
He was quoted as saying that he would
agree to fight O'Brien, providing the lat
ter made 154 pounds two hours before
entering the ring. Two promoters have
decided to bid for this mill If o'Brien
consents
In making the weight 154 pounds Cans
evidently believes that O'Bgien would
have to weaken himself greatly to get
down to this limit. Cans, in the event
OF getting CBrien into such n match,
would probably build UP In his training,
SO that he would weigh about 142 pounds
when he toed the scratch for the first
time.
Even then Cans would be giving lot
of weight to o. Brien, who, however. would
not be nearly so formidable as in the
recent battle with Burns, when he scaled
a trife more than 100 pounds. Cans
showed what he could do with a heavier
man when he knocked out Mike (Twin)
Sullivan. the former welterweght cham
pion, who weighed nearly 145 pounds when
he entered the ring TO Gans's 1877.
Cans feels sure that he could at least
ottpo!nt o'Brien in limited round con-
test. and that he might have a chance
to outgenerai him In a finish fight
The managers of the Gins Herman fight
announced to-day that the gross receipts
We're s3o135. They declared that they ex
pected to lose money. but that with an
other big fight on the boards. they would
surely pull out. AS the arena cost $50, 900
and the fighters divided 10000 in cash,
the promoters are still $4,000 behind the
game.
This experience. 1t is thought, should
prove to the various wild-eyed Nevada
matchmakers that there is such a thing
as hanging UP too large a purse for the
pugilists to cut up. Few persons who
have dabbled in the fighting game be-
lieve that a contest for $4,000 purse
can be run at a profit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
Bureau Of Credits.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
NORFOLK, VA, January s.-The Re-
tail Merchants Association has launched
Its movement for the actual establisi-
ment of bureau of credits In Norfolk
and the collection of data was started to-
day.
This data will be compiled at once.
and 1t Is hoped to have tho bureau IN
BY means of the bureau of credits mer-
chants expect to have before them at all
times the past records, for payment OF
debts Of all local people seeking credit,
and they also expect to mako exchanges
with such organizations In other cities,
by which the credit of strangers coming
here during the jamestown Exposition
may he known.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
''POST OFFICE INDEX
TO CITY's PROSPERITY
Increase Of Business in Lynch
burg Post-office Reaches
14.4o Per Cent.
Especial to Tho NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

LYNcIBuRG, VA. January s.-rhe
Lynchburg post-onlce during the past
year made a splendid showing for the
growth of the city, showing an increase
of 144O per cent, or s1s,s526s, over the
corresponding period Of 1905. The figures
are: 1906 S11066273; 1896. S96,SlOO5. Every
month during the year, returned an In
crease over the same mont.i in the pre-
ceding year, the Increase ranging from
| 6.18 per cent. in April to 1854 per cent
in August The past month showed the
largest receipts in the history of the
office, the amount being $lO,2Ss65.
The year 1906 WAS also a ord-breaker
| In the number OF marriage licenses issued
| In the city. the total being 4O6, an increase
|5of seventy7one over 1905. The total In
1904 was 267; 1903, 800; 1909, 800, and 1901,
| a43.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
lWfr New Years at Laurel.

The recent loss by fire Of one of the
buildings at the Laurel Industrial School,
made 1t necessary to dispense with tho
usual Christmas entertainment, but both
days will long be pleasantly remembered
by the boys.
The Christmas menu was roast pork.
cream potatoes. string beans. bakers
bread, apples, oranges. cakes, candies.
etc. The day was pleasantly spent on
the backgrounds in playing football ard
other athletic games.
The New Years menu was stewed
oysters forty galIop- nf stew. cream
potatoes. bakers breau. celery, cakes and
apples. The afternoon was pleasantly
spent on the Fairgrounds.
Many frrnds of the school helped by
liberal contributions to load tables with
good things; two gave $40 EACH others
gave apples oranges cakes. candles and
games. No names were given; hence
this means Is taken to thank all and
to assure them that their kindness was
enjoyed and appreciated by all the
school.
The management Is striving hard to
instill into the boys principles that Will
ripen into worthy citizenship, and to make
tho school better and more favorably
known zach year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
LONG PROCESSION.
.Colored People of Richmond At
tend Funeral of Teacher.

( The entire colored population of Richmond
turned out yesterday afternoon. to attend the
funeral OF Ada g. Foster. teacher In the pub.
forty.two, carriages, and as 1t moved across the
city blocked both Main and Broad Street car
lines to such an extent that 1t caused rear
rangement In the schedule, and workmen We're
late getting home to supper. On franklin and
Grace Streets buggies, carriages md automo-
blles were piled up in confusion nearly half
block deep
A. D. Price. tho colored undertaken here, con-
Quoted the procession. The services We're held
In the Second Church, and the building was
crowded. Many white people attended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
100000 PURSE
/. FOR C0RRETT
IA ---
lRickard, of Goldficid, Offers Big
Purse for a Match With
Il Britt.
I MUST DEFEAT MURPHY
Young Corbett Must Win Out in
s His Philadelphia Battle or
Offer Is Off.

sTRATFoRD CONN. January a.
Young Corbett, who is now training here
flor his sl&-rpund match with Harlem
Tommy Murphy at the National Athletic
Club. OF Phlladelphia, on January o, to-
day received letter from Tex Richard,
the famous promoter Of Goldfeid, New,
repeating his offer OF 10000 purse for
O finish fight with Jimmy Britt at the
Nevada town in the early spring.
Rickard had originally made this offer
to Yourg Coybett and Terry McGovern.
when the two We're matched for their
second go at Philadelphia. When Me-
Govern was declared incapable of fight
Ing. however. Richard said that the offer
would stand for Young Corbett. provided
he defeated any other fighter he should
meet in the meantime
Harry Pollok, Gorbetts manager. then
arranged for the fight with Harlem
Tommy Murphy. and on the outcome OF
this battle depends the appearance OF
Young corbett In the ring with Jimmy
Britt at Goldfed. These two fighters
are old rivals, and have already faced
each other, Britt getting the better OF
the argument only by virtue of raw
decision by the referee corbett has
never forgotten this. and ~ waiting his
chance to make good. He thinks he can
do 1t now, and is bending all his energy
! to getting in such shape for his fight
with Murphy as to make his victory
certain.
Must Win Out.
In the letter to Corbett, Richard says
he Is awaiting the result OF the fight III
Philadelphia. and II Corbett is declared
the victor he will Immediately set date
for the match with Britt.
corbett's work to-day was more brill
liant than the Denver boy has yet
shown After an unusually long spin
over the roads in the morning and Il
plunge into tho river he boxed In the
afternoon with the speed, strength and
b.illiancy that marked his championship
days.
corbett Is certainly hitting harder than
he ever did in his life He has more
bsawn behind hlsfblows. and. while he is
not as fast as he has been. he will be
within n fraction OF his old speed by
the time he faces Murphy In Quaker
town. He has taken on punches OF
weight during the ten weeks that he
has been here and what extra he carr
ries over the lightweight limit will not
F,inder him. Murphy will undoubtedly
have to fight the corbett OF 1s03-1aoi. not
the Corbett OF 1906.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
Municipal Fairgrounds.

a brief meeting of the civic Improvement
League was held last night at tho Jefferson
Hotel at which 1t was originally contemplated
to take some action the abattolr question,
but us the Council committees Mt that hour had
the matter under discussion. tho proposition
was abandoned.
At the meeting, however, 1t was announced
that DIR. Curtis. of Washington. secretary of
the American Fairgrounds association. would
give an illustrated lecture In this city on jan
uary 18th at 5 r. NJ. at place to be deter
mined later. His subject will be Municipal
Fairgrounds He Is now In Florida. but Will
stop her route home DR.. Curtis recently
made an address on the same subject in At
la
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
Will. BUILD ROAD FROM
ATLANTA TO MACON

MACON, GA, January 3--Directors
and stockholders of the Macon. Dublin
and Savannah Railroad held a meeting
here to-day and authorized the issue OF
$1,S04,010 mortgage bonds road will.
be built from Atlanta to Macon to con-
meet with the Macon. Dublin ana Savan-
nah In this city, This. will give line
from Atlanta to Yidalia. la0 miles,
theNAtlantic Coast Line. The Louisville
and Nashville road coming into Atlanta
from the North and West will thus
have direct coast connection over the
Atlantic Coast Line.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
Daily Court Record
Law and Equity Court.

Judgments entered yesterday--A llen
Bassett VIZ. William Northrop and Henry
r. Wickham, Receivers for the Virginia
Passenger and Power Company. etc.: ver-
dict and Judgment for defendants.
Suits instituted ACKNOWLEDGMENT NJ.
Bowles W. Mrs. NJ. j. Ridgeley, for
S207.T. Gilman Bros, VS.. Hudson ana
Son. for s2S1.93. Standard Electrical Sup
ply Company VS.. Ball and Clark, for
son, for $685. T. r. Wingrove vs.. Rich
mond Ice Clmpany for 5000. w. Fl. Miles
Shoe Company vs.. Atlantic Coast Limo
Railway Company. for s106.5o. Hattie w.
Moore vs.. Alfred T. Moore. for a divorce.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
BY the Valentine Auction Co.,
els East Broad Street.
Specially Attractive Auc-
ton Sale of Fine Goods

TO-DAY. FRIDAY. JANUARY 4TH.
at our salesrooms. No. SIS East Broad
Street. commencing at 1890 o'clock.
Fine Brass and Iron Beds. Handsome
Parlor Suits. Very Fine Leather Library
Suit. Beautiful Dining-Room Table.
Chairs. China Cases and sideboards.
CHARTERED Oak Chamber Suit, Fine Quar-
tered Oak Wardrobe and Chiffonnier,
Handsome Mahogany Dresser. Fine Mat
tresses, Walnut Wardrobes, Walnut
Chamber Suits. Toilet Sets. Dinner Sets.
Good Rosewood Plano. with carved legs:
Fine Hall Rack. Sewing Machines Rugs,
Druggets, Stoves. etc.
Ladies' specially invited. This sale Is
really worth attending.
THE VALENTINE AUCTION co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
RAILWAY MEN ASK FOR
10 PER CENT. INCREASE

ATLANTA. GA, January 3.-The con-
orctors. switchmen. brakemen and train
',nen of the Southern Railway have sent
repro sentatives to Washington to confer
with the officials of the road for the
purpose of securing an increase of wages.
All divisions will be represented 1t is
stated 10 per cent. increase will be
asked for. The increased cost of living
Is given as reason for asking for the
advance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
BROWN NOT COH|NG
BACK TO RICHMOND
Will Retire From Baseball and
Go Into Business in
Pittsburg.

In letter to a friend in Richmond
Harry Brown. who played in the out
Aeid with the Lawmakers last ear, an
nounces that he has determined to re-
tire from baseball and will noLfeport
for duty this season. Brown was very
popular with large number of fans
and his absence will be felt. He has
secured fine position with a business
concern in Pittsburg, his old home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ENDORSE ACTION OF POPE

AUGUSTA, GA. January 3.-Patrick
Walsh Council. Knights of Columbus, to-
night adopted resolution endorsing the
stand taken by His Holiness Pope Plus
x. in regard to the situation In France.
and rendering the sympathy and express
ing the loyalty of the knights OF Column
bus. These resolutions will be presented
in person by Right Rev. Il. j. Kelley, of
the Diocese of Savannah. who is on his
way; to Rome. Every council In the State
will take similar action
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
Auction Sales Future Days,
UNITED STATES MARsHAL,s sALE,.ll

UNITED STATES NIARsHAL's SALE
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA,
Nv virtue OF an order of sale issued out
OF the United States District Court for the
Eastern District OF Virginia. on the 22h
day OF December, 1906: notice is hereby
FOR cash, on SATURDAY. the 18th day OF
january, 1907. at o'clock p. NJ. In front
of the Custom House, on Bank Street,
in the City OF Richmond. Va. the predgas
''Little Giant" her engines, boilers. ma
chinery, boats, tackle. apparel. appurte-
nances and furniture as she now lies In
Mattnponi River, near Ayletts, Va.
MORGAN TREAT, u. S. Marshal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
HALF MILLION FIRE IN
MONTREAL; ONE MAN KILLED

MONTREAL, January IA half million
dollar fire, resulting in the death of one
man and the injury of six iremen oc-
CURED early to-day on st. Antoine Street
The collapse OF wall caused the death
of H. Gagnon. a carter. Gasnon rushed
ir to rescue his son. whom he thought
Imperfect and was crushed beneath the
wall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
scullers to Row for $1,000.

SYDNEY. N. S. w. january s.-George
die, Hanlan Durham. OF Canada, have
signed articles to row on the Nepean
River, March Cd, for the sculllng cham
pionship Of the world and $4,000 a side.
Towns, in July last, recaptured the worlds
sculling championship defeating James
Stanbury by twenty lengths on the Par
amatta River.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-04
Sells Dismal Swamp Lands.

[SpecInI to The ss-Dlspatch.l r
A NORFOLK, VA, January 3.-The Tr-
Ing 10000 acres Of land In tho Dismal
swamp in Pleasant Grove district Of
Norfolk county. has sold to the Norva
Land and, LNlmber Company all of its
holdings, the consideration being Sc and
other consideration, The land Is worth
in the neighborhood OF 100000, It con-
tains valuable timber ana farming lands.