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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
.H|LDREN's FLOWER
BED CONTESTS

On Monday evening the fourth an
nual inspection of children's flower
gardens will be held under the aus
pieces Of the Civic Improvement League,
This most excellent work was inaugu-
rated four years ago by The Times
Dispatch, which furnished flower seeds
for the first contest. The succeeding
contests were provided for by the
Civic Improvement League, 80 The
Times-Dlspatch gave prizes and ar
ranged means for the committee to
visit tie flower gardens. This year,
in accordance with Its regular custom,
The Times-Dispatch has again offered
prizes. and. through the courtesy Of
Mr.. B. A. Blenner, one of his handsome
automobiles will be supplied the com-
mittee who will inspect the children's
work. All who desire to have their
gardens Inspected must send In their
names. either by postal or on a coupon
which will be found In this paper, to
The Times-Dispatch before midday
Monday. The work Ia one of great
value to the city Of Richmond. and is
both healthy and helpful for the chill
dren. The effect OF the flowers has al
ready been made manifest in the city
OF Richmond. and the continuance OF
this custom Of planting flowers should
be stimulated and encouraged by all
parents and citizens.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
LET CARRIERS
TO BUILD A HOME.

CANTON. O.. September Tho
National Association OF Letter Carriers
convened here few days ago in the
sixteenth annual session. ell sections
of the country being represented among.
the delegates present M Officials report
a present membership of 20,740. an in-
crease in the last of 3,220. Among the
important matters considered was the
building OF a home for aged and inca-
pacitated letter carriers at Colorado
Springs, Colo. A pension system Will
also be devised for retiring carrierx
with a sufficient income to support them
in their declining years after they have
been turned adrlft by the government
on account OF Ill health or old age. 1t
Is also proposed to raise the sick bene-
At to $40 per week.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Frank Fl. Hitchcock, who is a great
favorite among the letter carriers. de-
llve.ed the principal address at pub
lie reception held in honor of the cars
rlers. lSsa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08

Kemp and several OF his adherents to
offices which they still hold. I do not
know whether he considered himself
member OF the so-called machine
or not. do know, however, I was
welcomed In the county and my SER
vices gladly accepted.
"If I know anything about political
representation, predict that ere four
years (the terms OF the newly-elected
offlcers) roll around. the voters Of Hen
rico county Will begin to soc the wheels
of another so-called political machine
in full operation. Respectfully,
(Signed) "ORDWAY FULLER"
Mr. julien Gum. when approached
for statement, said that he had no
Information as to combination Of the
outs" to Gust the "ins," as suggested
in statement published yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
vas quoted as saying that the lead

was quoted as saying that the lead
ing Democratic workers representing
the Richmond city organization were
working at the polls for Mr.. Solomon
on Thursday, the following statement
was sent to The Times-Dispatch yes
terday by one Of the gentlemen men
toned:
In your mornings paper, Mr.. L. II.
Kemp, the newly elected sheriff OF
lIenrico county, has seen fit to COM
ment on the fact that ] was In the
county IN the interest of my frienda,
and In doing so classed me as a menu
Der Of the political machine of Rich
mond. I wish to repudiate the latter
statement as untrue. and at the same
time to state that, II there be political
machine here am not a member of
1t. nor did receive It's support in
the Legislative primary recently held
In the city. Further, l do not consider
any one has q right to question my
privilege and right to help friend
or my fellow-nan, and I hope the day
may never come In my life when !
shall fail to do so.
my recollection is that when Hem
rico county was redeemed from Re-
publicanism and negro rule, about
1891, the so-called machine which was
retired on last Thursday elected MIR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
MANS BODY WASHES UP
AT CORONER'S DOOR

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
PHOEBUS, VA. September with
great bullet hole in the forehead. thu
body of George Porter. a negro, was
washed ashore in front of the home
of DR.. Vanderslice, the county coroner.
yesterday morning. Porter went out
in boat with another negro named
Henry Beazley several days ago and
Beazley returned alone to tell a story
of how the boat had been capsized and
Porter drowned. Beazlcy was held for
day or two by the authorities and
then released. He will be rearrested
and tried for the murder OF Porter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
CAPITOL NOTES.
Governor Swanson Appoints Delegates
to Tax Conferences.

kOnIuA conferences d.
Governor Swanson yesterday named
the following delegates to the Ma
tlonal Tax Association Commission
which will meet at Columbus. Ohio,
Oh November IA. Mayor Carlton Nc
Carthy. Of Rlchmond: DR.. Lyon g,
Tyler. of williamsburg; Judge II. w,
Sims. of Louisa.
Colonel Morton Marye. State Auditor,
had a birthday yesterday. He Would
not say how old he was. His only
declaration on the subject was that
he was old enough to know his duties
and young enough to attend to them.
Mr.. Lee McBain, OF this city. has
been appointed assistant editor OF
the new state School Journal. and Is
now at work on the manuscript for
the flrst issue. Mr.. MoBaln will be
assistant to DR.. j. A. G. Chandler. who
was recently appointed editor Of the
Journal The first issue will appear
about October ist.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
51lld5E,:S!!:!;:.;1I!s!:,
A1AIn n IAu sTREETat

marriage here Thursday in double
quick time. The young people had
eloped from Biuefield. W. Va. and were
anxious to get the first train back.
The parson had to hurry downtown
for the license, and when he returned
he found that the time WAS too short
to undertake to say the ceremony and
fill out the certificate and collect the
Indispensable ~" bill. He fell upon a
novel plan. Handing the couple a copy
of his ceremony. lie requested them to
read 1t over aloud. he agreeing to ask
their assent to the vows as they read,
and at the same time fill out the mar
riage certificate. They bareiS caught
the train.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
broke HIS ARM.


hut Henrico Farmer Got Friend to
Mark His Ballot,
Mr.. II. Dudley Chadwick, we'll
known, farmer of lower Henrico coun-
Nv, who takes u great interest In loca!
politics, while on his way to the polls
at Seven Pines to vote In Thursdays
primary slipped on q piece OF waters
melon rind and fell. breaking his right
arm at tho wrist,
The accident did not deter him from
voting, q friend helping him TO mark
his Ticket after which he was taken
home and his arm was SGT. 1t Will he
several days before he can be out
again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
Bnys valuable Jersey Cattle.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. September
la p. Lewis, the wealthy owner of
the "Lewisanna" farm on the Kappa
honnocl, River, below this city. has
Just received another consignment of
valuable Jersey cattle from the herd
of r. l.. Cooper, of Pennsylvania.
Hon. William F. Stone, collector of
customs of the port of Baltimore, made
the trip around by steamer from Baltt-
more to this city with a party Of ladies
this week. and returned to Baltimore
from here by rail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
SEVEN woRKMEN INJURED
by DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

IDpcNFdl Co 1IIIfSs-DISp6tCII.J
SALISBURY. N. c., September H.
Seven colored employees of the T. A.
Gillespie Company, contractors at
Whitney. Stanley county. were injured
yesterday afternoon by the explosion
of box of dynamite on the canal
where the workmen were engaged.
The men were hurled considerable
distance In the air. and ali had a
miraculous escape from death. All OF
the men are improving tonight. and
1t Is believed will recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
Charleston to Trieste.

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch,l
WASHINGTON, September 7-,rha
fact that permanent steamship linz
Is to be established this coming vim
ter between Charleston, s. c.. and
Trieste, Austria. Is conveyed In lat
ter to the bureau of Manufactures
from a business concern In the forn,er.
place. Importers at Trieste OF varied
lines OF merchandise are registered ist
this bureau. 8S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
Indian Fighter Entertains.

BRISTOL. VA. September Cap
tain Jack Crawford. tho Indian fighter.
scout. poet and frontiersman, enter
tanned immense audiences at the Bris-
toll Chautauqua Thursday night and
Friday, His lectures proved immensely
popular, and his description of his first
experiences In New York City and hia
first taste of grand opera was so rich
I'm it's humor that the audience fairly
Went Wild. when he reached the climax.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
MARTIN PUT UNDER BOND.
Against Park Policeman VIII
He Investigated Later.

lie Investigated Later.
d. w. Martin was in the Police Court
yesterday morning charged with be-
ing disorderly In Monroe Park. He was
required to give 800 security for his
good behavior for six months.
The defense tried to show that Park
PolicemanAD. w. Walton was intoai-
Gated at the time of Martins arrest.
but the Justice refused to hear any
evidence along this line. saying that
Walton was not on trial. The COM
mittee on Grounds and Buildings will
look into the young mans charges
against the park-keeper.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
WOMAN STARTS ON PICNIC,
BROWNS IN CREEK.
Ispecial TO The Times-ptspatch,1 !

ISpeCthIt 10 The TlMaa-IJ1BpatGh,I ~
STAuNTON. VA. September Mrs.
Eugene Conner, of near Fishersvllle,s
was found drowned In small creek
near her home this morning. She had
gone to her fathers house nearby to
accompany the family on IL Sunday
school picnic. She had been nlelan-
choly for some time. She leaves her
husband and three small children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
Former Republicans.

oeIeaIed canoldate said yesterday
that In Fairfield District three OF
peace were former Republicans, one of
whom, Squire George w. Thomas, had
held an important office under Re-
publican administration. y
Mr.. Thomas has been a magistrate
under Democratic administration for
many years. however, and 1t is not
thought that any serious complaints
can be made to ais reelection.
A more difficult proposition is pre-
scented In Fairfield District, where Mr..
c. H. Graves defeated Mr.. ]. II. Trainer
for overseer of the poor by five votes.
Mr.. Graves is an employe Of the Fed
eral government, having position at
the National Cemetery. and under the
State law cannot hold two positions
simultaneously. The duties of over
Seer OF the poor consist of burying
the pauper dead of tho county and in
purchasing and distributing rations
retains his position with the national
government, tho committee will no
doubt declare his election forfeited, and
give the nomination to Mr.. Trainer
Tn talking over the election with
some of the voters yesterday, Treas
urer Frayser admitted that 1t was the
jail matter which had beaten him.
"The people Of the county never under-
stood about the jail" said Mr.. Frayser.
long we wrestled with that problem
In the Board Of Supervisors and In
committees.
"The old jail was falling to pieces,
the back wall having actually parted
from the sides. The jail was filthy and
lunsanitary, with no modern conveni-
ences. We got bid after bid on remod-
cling 1t. and found that patch work
job, to make 1t habttable would cost
thirty thousand dollars. while brand
new jail, according to the latest plans
In jail-building, would cost but fifty
thousand and the city would pay a
part of that If the deal could be closed
before tho annexation"
Mr., Frayser said that he knew the
building of the jail, and the increase
of the county's Indebtedness had bean
that the court had practically forced
the supervisors to act. just as Judge
Witt forced the City Council in Rich
mond to build a new structure.
A curious commentary OH the Hen
rico situation is the fact that the voters
of the county hold Mr.. Frayser who
was chairman Of the Board of Super
visors, responsible for tho construction
of the new jail, with the expense that
movement entailed,
They have forgotten. however, that
Mr.. Hechlar was chairman Of the hoard
when the old county jail was built.
ten or twelve years since; a Jail that
was failure from the start, and
which was torn down inside Of ten
years by order OF the court, after one
prisoner had burowed his way through
tho walls. and others had had fever as
a result OF Its insanity provisions,
Mr.. Pullcr's Denial. q
In regard to an interview with MIR.
=, II, Kemp. the newly elected sheriff,
published yeaterday in which Mr., Kemp
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08

The boss says It's all right to ring
a bell, blow I'll a bazoo and even beat
tom-toms TO get folks to come in and
look, provided you have the goods to
back UP the look. That III you have
the right dope, the people will catch
on and go out and toot your horn but
IL you haven't they Will toot-toot out
without the horn, and say you're not
the living pictures you said you were:
so 1t amounts to this. that you must
tote fair with the public and give
them the best that can be bought, no
matter how prices advance at the fac
tories, for the lads don't like to hear
any hard luck stories about goods cost
ing 30 much more than they did, nor
selling goods at cost--just hand them
the real up-to-date buds and let 1t go
at that. The lads OF this century are
all members of the Wise Guys
WILLIE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
REDUCED Expo.ltton Rates.

Il Go to the exposition on this new
steamer Queen Anne. Straight fare.
al.25 Round trip (10-day limit, 5000.
Wednesdays and Fridays.
$40. Clyde Line Pier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
seryirca at.at. In1ne..

st. James Episcopal Church having
been completed, the services have been
resumed In tie church as usual at lts
a. NJ. and 3 r, NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
PARSON BURROUGHS MAKES
COUPLE PERFORM CEREMONY

/, BRISTOL, VA, September THE
Rev. A. II. Burroughs. Bristols wizard
matrimonial parson. Joined couple in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
Election Regular.

Many expressed the belief that the
nomination of Mr.. Hechler had been
entirely regular that no complaint had
been made as to the conduct OF the
primary, and that Mr.. Hechler was
the choice of the people. and there
fore entitled to the ,poistlon. The
Democratic committee has received no
complaint on the conduct of the cleo
ton. although the candidates have
ten days in which to make such COM
plant and petition for recount. 1t
is-said that at one precinct two
negroes were voted, but both were
landowners and taxpayers, and both
pledged themselves to vote the Demo-
cratic ticket in the general election.
While the plan distinctly calls for a
white primary, 1t is not thought that
this case would be seriously consid-
cred by the committee. since neither
negro was brought forward by any
special candidate, and it Is not known
for whom they voted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08

Mr.. Z. G. Ectles, an honored citizen,
and for many years engaged in the
dry goods business, died this morning
at his home on Franklin Street He
was widely known and respected in
the community. Mr.. Eckles was never
married.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
! SAFEST FOB SAVINGS.

SAFEST FOR SAVINGS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08

The Judge is spending his vacation
at Warrenton, Va, and has as yet ex-
pressed no public opinion as to the
outcome of the election. He Will be
here on September 26th to open a spe-
cial term OF the Henrfoo court.
Should an independent Democrat be
for the treasurership. and
secure the Endorsement of the Repub-
licans, the Hechler forces would have
a warm fight on their hands, and an
independent candidate is no new thing
in Henrico politics. The question of
leadership for the independent forces
remains to be settled, and 1t Is possl-
bic that public meeting will be held
to consider the matter come time soon.
Opinion at the courthouse yesterday
was divided as to the outcome Of such
a movement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
MAY BOLT TICKET
IN HENRIC0 COUNTY
Talk About Courthouse OF all In
dependent Candidate at No
vetnber Election.
JOIN REPUBLICAN FORCES
Mr.. Fuller Denies Being a Mem
Der Of the Political Ma
chine" Of Richmond.

Henrico county courthouse was a
popular place yesterday. and although
court was not in session and no public
business was transacted. there was a
large attendance OF the voters Of the
comfy, who~came to meet each other
and talk over the recent election and
to surnise as to future political align
ments in the county.
There were number present who
suggested the possibility of running
an independent candidate for the posi-
ton OF treasurer, to oppose Mr.. Henry
C.. Hechler. and although nothing defl-
mite has been done. 1t is known that
several hard workers are feeling the
pulse OF the people in the county to
see how ouch proposition would be
received. 1T is practically certain that
the Republicans will nominate an OPP
position ticket In one district Of the
county. and they may put UP one or
more candidates for tho general offices
in tho county. The anti-Hechler forces
talk of Joining with the Republicans
In bolt for the election OF some man
of strength not as yet mentioned In
the tight.
1t Is not regarded as probable that
either of the three defeated candidates
for the treasurership will bolt the
ticket. as all three are regular old
tine Democrats. Whether the talk
OF an independent candidate comes to
anything or not, and there is very lit
tie that is tangible as yet, there are
certainly a number Of Democrats In
the county who will scratch Mr.. Hech-
lers name on the ticket in the Novem-
Der election
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-08
who win Leadf

Mr.. Hechler polled AL votes out of
the 1926 cast in the primary, consid-
erably less than a majority. and the
consolidated vote OF any two OF the
other candidates would have defeated
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-09-21
STOPPED TO FINISH CIGAR.
When President Mckinley Kept Mayor
Of Boston Waiting.

City Messenger Leary tells a story
OF his official experience with Presi.
dent Mckinley and his famous foot
long black cigars at the time when the
president was in Boston.
Il went into his ROOM" said Mr..
Leary, ito find out when he would be
ready to meet Mayor Quincy. He was
putting at one of those big cigars that
he had made specially. sit down and
have a smoke said he. I came to find
out how soon you would be ready to
meet the mayor | said. In about five
minutes he replied. Perhaps | sug-
gested, you would like to finish YOU
smoke I should, very MUCH was the
reply.
And SO l sent up word that the
president would be ready in three
quarters of an hour, and we sat and
had a long smoke on those big black
cigars"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-09-21
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE.
Newspaper Man Was Casting an An.
Choir to Wlndward.

Although Joseph Pulitzer still keeps
IN active charge of his great news.
paper the New York World, his son
Ralph Pulitzer, has taken over some
OF the burdens of editorial and bust.
ness direction.
There is a baby in the Ralph Pulit.
ger family, a small son, who is the
pride of his grandfather as well as Of
his father. A short time ago there
was an editorial conference at the
house of Ralph Pulitzer, and John
Slaght, one of the star reporters on
the World, was called to attend
While waiting to go before the coun.
Gil Slaght sat in the hall of the house.
before an open fireplace. The nurse
came In with Pulitzer Third.
Nurse" said Slaght, do you want
TO do something for an ambitions
Woodworking and honest young MANI"
Sure" the nurse replied.
Well" instructed Slaght. "wben
that baby begins to talk. you teach
MIN to say, first thing: 'Slaght;
grand man; great reporter"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-09-21
Leo Stevens parlno.

Capt. Homer w Hedge, whose spe-
ciality is founding automobile and
aeronaut clubs, and who has made
many balloon ascensions, was asked if
he felt nervous when thousands of
feet in the air.
Il make just one answer to that
question-which is often asked me-"
replied the captain. 1T is, You forget
that am an advertising man."
But for daring and nerve" he con.
tinued, Il know of no one who equals
Leo Stevens. Once when we were up
together, about 5000 feet, something
went wrong with the balloon. Before |
had fairly cen that there was anything
amiss, Stevens had jumped on the
side Of the basket, hauled himself up
by the ropes, clambered on to the out.
side of the balloon and was clinging
there like a fly, repairing the damage
with one hand"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-09-21
A Clever Rebuks

A young man dwelling on the Dor.
derland of aristocracy, where as
George Eliot says, annexation he.
comes a burning question. was en-.
pertaining a group on a hotel niazza
With great freedom he swung into
conversation by familiar abbrevia.
lions, the names that decorate the
society columns. At length a woman
gazing p%ensively out at sea from the
depths of a shaker rocker, turned
toward the young man and, bending
over the arm, said:
MY dear sir, you have buried a
man who was alive on Friday. sucb
haste is not seemly. You have al.
vorced a woman now happily welded.
This is premature. But when Won
marry my husband to another woman
| must reproach you. MY dear sir
you should respect the law If not the
gospel"
Needless to add he was severely
squelched,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-09-21
THE CHILD LABor QUESTION.
Some Comments by a Writer Who
Knows the Subject.

Making children self-supporting at
ten is the horrible suggestion Of a Chi.
cago pedagogue, comments a writer
In American Medicine. A farmer will
not let a horse be self-supporting until
1t is near the adult period. We have
called attention to the fact that chill.
dren have always helped to support
themselves, and that the work. until
the deadly modern factory arose,
was invariably wholesome, more or
less outdoor exercise, in a rural en-.
vironment.
Work of itself is normal, and be.
lieved to be needed for development.
If we do not impose it, children invent
1t for themselves. We have also
mentioned the fact that the modern
poor MAI still needs the child's as.
sistance If the family is large. If
the law demands schooling, as It I'M
doubtedly should-to some extent at
least-then the instruction should he
OF a character to enable the child to
help its parents as o o as possible.
mere Is a growing impression that
we must modify our schools to this
end by introducing the training fea.
lures formerly part of the home life,
but now impossible in crowded indus
trial communities.