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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
GOVERNOR OFFERS
RE WA I'd FOR HIM
Strong Effort to Run Down
Alleged Murderer of
A. ]. Porter.

Governor Swanson has offered a re-
ward of 500 for the arrest and convic-
ton of the man who killed Andrew J.
Porter, of Scott county.
Charles I. Meade Is accused Of the
crime, and the widow Of Mr. Porter and
his two sons have offered $3.50 in add
ton to the reward offered by the Gov
ernor In writing Governor Swanson on
the subject, Mrs. Porter says:
ION the night of tho murder some one
knocked at the door. l answered the
knock. Instantly a man, who was a per-
feet stranger to me, rushed past me.
stepping rapidly up to my husband. who
had our three little ones about his knees.
He presented his pistol at Mr.. Porter.
AT that I grabbed his arm. He
pointed his gun at me. Shoot, If you
want to, but don't harm my husband,
for Gods sake said I.
""Take your hand away or I Will kin
you ALL the man muttered.
Eat that my husband started to
rise from his chair and the intruder be-
gan to shoot him, firing two shots into
his body. Mr.. Porter cried aloud: Lord
have mercy; what have I done that you
should kill mo?" Then and my children
ran out of the house, screaming.
1.-THE man followed me, and presenting
MS PISTOL, tOlSl me u Keep QuAcL u lIc
peril Of my life. He then went back into
the room, and. leading my husband to
the door. fired two more shots into his
body, letting him fall to the ground,
where he died in flow OF his own blood.
II and my children were even then
hiding under the front porch. Fear
had paralyzed me. The murderer fled,
and 1t was only then that could coll
lect my scattered strength, and could
go into mo house to view the destruc5
ton he had wrought OH me and mine.
uod for..A! My husband lay there
dead and bleeding before me. I then
ran to ne house of the nearest neigh
Dor and gave the alarm. Mr.. Porters
purse was found gone when we viewed
the body moro closely, and in 1t were
about ST J'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06

Grand knight. j. S. Patterson: deputy
grand knight. Robert A. Knightley; chan
cellor, Thomas r. Ryan; recorder, Joseph
A. LeAlasurier: financial secretary, James
F.. Phillips; treasurer David F. ONeill:
lecturer. F. NJ. ]. Morrlssey; advocate
John j. Blake; warden, Charles +. Tay-
lor: assistant warden, Robert c.. Grant
land; inside guard. James McCue: outside
guard. A. V. Shea: examining physician,
DR.. William A. MCGOWAN, board of truss
tees, John NJ. Donahoe, James B. Kirk
and ]. f. keenan,.
On this occasion also the council had
the pleasure of entertaining Mr.. j. II.
Mcfarland. grand knight of Fitzgerald
Council. Alexandria, Va.
The new year opens with every pros
pect that it will be memorable one
for Richmond Council Among an excep-
tonal number Of interesting events tina;
are scheduled to occur Is the annual con-
vention of the National Council of the
order. to be held in this State some time
in August. Upon that occasion there will
visit the Old Dominion very great con-
course of knights from all sections OF
the United States.
The local council is in fine shape, and
hopes to accomplish much in the coming
year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06

denunciation of Morris, his accuser. He
called Morris a liar, and said that Morris
wanted him to go too, but that he re-
fused because he had n wife and three
children In Richmond. whom he would
not leave. He testified that the jailer
left the key IN the lock one day, and
that Morris got hold of it and made tie
impression from some tinfoil, Then, said
Morgan, he filed key out of n spoon
handle.
At the Jail it was stated last night
that the key could not have been left
in the keyhole, as all the keys are to-
gether on bunch, and one key is never
taken from the ring. Jailer Nance could
not testify, as he was sick at the time
and was stil sick last night.
1t was also said at the Jail that the
prisoners never have spoons, except per-
haps. wooden spoons, which they manu-
facture themselves.
Squire Angle said that he was not going
to examine Jailer Nance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
DENY THAT KEY
WAS LEFT IN LOCK
Jail Officials Declare That 1t Was
Not Removed From the
Bunch.

Clarence Morris, who made his escape
from the city jail some time during the
night OF Christmas Eve, and who was
captured in FulCN "A few days ago, APP
peared before..i Spsire Niger Angle. Hen
rico county magistrate, yesterday morn
ing and was sent to Jail for six months.
Morris stated, during the examination,
that the rope on which he and Evans,
the pickpocket, made their escape. was
brought In large shoe box by Richard
Hardesty. of 3O5 South Laurel Street, for
whom q warrant has been issued. Morris
testified that the jailcr had not accom-
panied Hardesty TO the Jail CELL and was
not in the corridor While Hardesty was
there. He spoke slightingly of the in
spections which are made by the tailer
three times a night,
They escaped at 10 o'clock, yet, accord
ing to his testimony, their departure was
not discovered before tho following morn
ing. The grating was unlocked with a
spoon. which Morris said was made by
Morgan. the prisoner who stayed behind,
from an impression on tinfoil. Morris put
all the blame on Morgan. saying that he
had led them into the trouble, and then
had backed out Of II. He thought Morgan
should bs punished as much as himself
I and Evans,
Squire Angle then issued Il warrant
for Morgan, who is serving time for
stealing quantity of brass. The warrant
was served at once by Special Officer
Fulton.
When brought before Squire Angl.,
Morgan denied any connection whatever
with the affair and was bitter in his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
Delightful Informal Social.

One Of the most pleasant entertainments
OF the past week was an informal social
which was given Friday evening In the
homo of Mr. and Mrs. W. G.. Smither,
Of No II South Rowland Street, in honor
OF their sister, Mrs. Ella Rowland Rainey,
by number of her young friends. Mrs.
Rainey Is an attractive and popular
young woman. and has, by her charming
personality, won many friends In the
West End where she has been making
her home for the past year. Tho evening
was delightfully."- spent indulging In va
rious parlor games, recitations and music
The halls, parlors and dining were
beautifully decorated.
At II O'clock the guests were invited
into the dlning-room to partake of an ele-
CANT fruit supper, Among those present
were Misses Grace Frltzsche, Lottle
Slaughter Mary Dalton, Grace Slaughter.
Bessie Bottoms. Annie Walsh. Mamie
Staude, Ada Branche, Carrie Staude Nell
lie Smith, Maggie Tinsley. Mrs Ella
Rowland Rainey, Miss Ethel smither,
Mrs. w. 7. Gordon. Mrs. A. e. Long,
Mrs. w. G. Smither Messrs. Doran
Mitchell, Richard Gentry Benjamin Long.
Ernest Moody. WITH Gordon Arthur Long,
Richard Rowland. Louis Moody, W. G.
Gentry and w. G. Smlther.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
MASONIC OFFICERS.
ASHER Lodge Elects Worshipful
Master and Assistants.
rsnecial 70 The rimes.Dlspntch.

Especial TO ilne 1lInes-blspaNch'J
SHENANDOAH, VA, January 5,--At a
largely attended meeting tof the Masons
of Shenandoah at their hall, "Ashler
Lodge" on December 9th, the following
officers were elected:
DR. John M. Ropps. worshipf,il master;
Captain ii. T. Dunnovan, senior warden;
Fl. C. Bickers. junior warden; Captain
j. III. IIaney, senior deacon; Fl. f. Keller,
,iunior deacon; C. II. Dan, secretary:
e. q. Rothgile. treasurer
Owing to the lateness OF the
hour the installation was postponed
until tonight, when in the presence OF
a full meeting, the officers were installed.
Shenandoah Is on quite boom at this
time; quite number Of houses are un-
der way; real estate has advanced con
sderably.
The Norfolk and Western Railway has
lust completed a $4,000 Ry. Y, M. G..
Buildng.
The CITY has in the past twelve months
completed thoroughly up-to-date water
and electric plant at cost Of $4,000
DR.. ]. NJ. Ropp. Norfolk and Western
surgeon, Of this place. has Just been In
formed that the railway company has set
apart an operating room In the new Y.
Nj. G. A. Building, and will equip It for
him at once This is greatly needed here,
as there is no suitable place for him to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
SENT TO GRAND JURY.
White Man Charged With Steal
ing a Horse.

Charged with stealing a horse from the
Sutherland stables, white man named
w. Fl. Savage, appeared in Police Court
yesterday morning. He was sent to the
grand jury to make an explanation.
Savage who formerly worked at the
stables, Is alleged to have telephoned
there on the night of tho ed that the
manager of the Biscuit Works wanted q
horse sent to him. A negro. who gave
his name as Henry Williams, and who
cannot be- found at this time, carried a
note to the stables,
z The horse was sold at the I.asster
stables. for SGT. and has not been found
yet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
Anderson-Barker.

quiet wedding took place Saturday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs. w, II.
Scherer, when her sister. Miss Minnie
A. Barker became the bride OF Mr.. Clyde
II. Anderson, The bride was becomingly
attired in travelling suit of brown. She
Is the daughter OF the late William N.
Barker and Virginia IT, Gibson. Tho
groom is a prominent business man and
Nice-president OF the Anderson Wilson
Paper Company, Of this city.
Immediately after the ceremony the
young couple left for the North On their
return they will make their home here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
Richardson-Semple.


MARrINSYILLE. VA, January 5.-Mr..
Pearl Semple and Mr.. James A. Richard-
son We're quietly married here this morn
Ing at o'clock at tho home OF tho
brides brother DIR. j. NJ. Shackelford.
Rev. j. A Spencer. OF the Christian
Church performed tho ceremony. Mr..
d. s, Davis. treasurer of tho county,
acted as best man. There were no other
attendants
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Richardson We're driven to the
Danyiile and Western depot, where they
took the train for Richmond and other
points OF interest Upon their return they
Will make their home here.
The bride Is popular and attractive
young matron, widow OF Reamy Semple.
Mr.. Richardson is an enterprising young
business man of Irisburg. Henry county,
and is deputy treasurer OF Henry county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
CHILDREN CELEBRATE.
Exercises Held in Two Fairmount
Sunday-SChools.

Fairmount Methodist Sunday-school
gave its annual Christmas entertainment
Friday evening: The program was. ar
ranged by Mrs. j. Russell Gentry. Mrs.
Lewis Gentry, Mrs. Ramey Carter and
Mrs. Charles Pollard. Mr.. Willie Oxen
ham unprecedented Santa Claus in fine
style, delighung the little ones. The pro-
gram was as follows;
Voluntary by the choir, j l.. Mitchell,
leader; prayer by the pastor, Rev Hugh
j.. Paylor: remarks by the superintendent,
Thomas j. Teagle: greetings OF welcome
by Master Willie QXenhum: opening
chorus by the children; recitation by little
Gifts to Jesus Be?" by twelve little girls
recitation by Irene Ford; recitation,
Stars for The Crown" by five children;
singing by the school; recitation by Mas
ter Thomas OXenham; dialogue Light
OF Life, by nine children; closing chorus
by number OF children, after which the
distribution of gifts and special prizes
Tor attendance from teachers to scholars
and gifts OF boxes OF corrections to the
children
Paramount Christian Sunday school held
its annual Christmas entertainment Fri
day evening in the church. The Following
attractive program was rendered, reflect
Ing much credit on those who had the af-
falr In charge, and on the participants:
Opening chorus, HAL the King" bv the
school; recitation, bid Him Welcome y
by Master Herbert Beck. exercise, "Jesus
Little Lambs" BY six little girls: song by
the school; recitation, "Phoebes Tree
by Flossie pardue; song, Der the Chrlst-
mas World exercise. Three Candles !"
by three little children: recitation "Just
Before Christmas; exercise. "The
Christmas Guard" ny eight girls, hvmn
pli3o |, star Appears; recitation, Ring Ye
i',t,ns pS three Attle girls; recitation
FOX. Here, Santa Claus made his nppear-
ance and distributed the good things ana
Slrfs, after which the crowd dispersed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
Hastings Court.
HENRIco COURT.
Session of Grand Jury Will Be
Held Tomorrow.

The Henrico County Circuit Court
will convene Tomorrow, when the
grand jury will also sit In session and
return indictments on the cases
brought before them. Among the cases
to come before the grand jury are
Clarence Norris, charged with Jail
breaking; Willie Coins, charged with
highway robbery; William Brown, alias
Arthur Williams, charged with nigh,
with murder; John Morgan. charged
with breaking Jail. Henry ". Spencer.
charged with perjury In the Austla
Johnson criminal assault case; William
ramsey, charged with malicious cut
ting: James Richardson, charged with
murder and Peter Johnson, charged
with malicious assault.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06

look after the many injured einpolyes OF
the company The doctor is to be con-
graduated on his good luck.
Mr.. G. *. Roper, of Richmond, Va, has
arrived, and has taken charge of the Y.
NJ G. a. BUILDING as the secretary.
There is much talk OF wet and dry
election in May, and the two elements
are beginning to line up. Shenandoah has
been dry nearly two years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
Morrison--Wilson
Especial to The Times.DIsnotcb

Especial TO The Times, D!spatch.l
LEESBpRG, VA January 6.--Captain
robert Turnbull Morrison, of Luray, Va,
son OF Colonel James H. Morrison, Of
Lexington, Va, and Miss Anna wilson,
aaiUhter OF Rev, and Mrs. II. l.. Wilson
on Waterford, Ioudoun county, were mar.
RED this morning at 10 O'clock at tho
brides home by her father who is pastor
OF tho Presbyterian Church of Waterford
Atter short brdnl tour. Captain ana
Mrs, Morrison Will reside In Iuray.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
OLD BOOKS WANTED

EARLY SOUTHERN MAGAZINES AND
OTHER LITERARY PROPERTY. CASH
PAID FOR LIBRARIES OR SMALL
LOTS WILL GALL, CITY Or coUN-
TRY. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU HAVE,
"LlBRARlAN,"
p. o. BOX sts, RICHMOND, VA. h
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06

his going out for occasional short walks.
Mr. Hechler has been confined to his
bed, suffering from locomotor ataxla, for
the past year. He is now under the treat
ment of DR.. r. l.. Kern and Professor
Melville Daniels, of this city. His friends
wish him a speedy recovery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Newly Elected Officers of Coun
Gil Are Installed.

On Wednesday evening at Lee Camp
Han the following newly-elocted officers
for the year 1907 of Richmond Wa.)
Council, No. $780,, Knights Of Columbus,
We're installed, the ceremony being con-
Quoted by the district deputy of the
order DR. u, A oGorman, III the pres
encc of a large assembly of knights:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06

The placing OF Mr. Cortelyou successlvely In
e oes e ana &. The Post.
Washington as preliminary educntian ,on M
possible larger rcsponaibilites OF the future
AS ne - by many believed to he Mr.. Roose.
idency 10 1868, ~ WV PISS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
Mr.. Hechler Improving.

The friends of Mr.. Robert Z, Hechle,r
will no pleased to know that his condi-
ton has SO far improved as to admit OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
Daily Court Record
Law and Equity Court.

Suits instituted yesterday-H. w.
Goodwyn, administrator, vs.. Thomas
West. for $500; action of detinue for
Cases set for Monday-George C..
Guvernator and Nina 10th VS.. Sarah
j. Darlington and NJ. Kelly; damages
claimed. $4,000, for damaging the
plaintiffs house by falling OF wall OF
the defendants house upon the plain
tiffs' house, No. l5i4N East Main Street,
and demoishing same.
Hastings Court.
Business esterday-December term
orders. Il. Leslie Spence, Jr., quail
fed as a notary INiblic.
Cases set for Monday--January term
of the court will begin at II O'Clock.
Grand jury summoned for that hour.
Petit jury Will be called at II o'clock
Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
FORUM STARTS
FIRST MEETING IN NEW YORK A
 SUCCESS.
Justice Brewer of Supreme Court, In Speech, Said RFesldenaial Term should Be Seven
 Yearn.

New York, Nov 20.->A notably rep resentative audience gathered tonight at Carnegie Hall, where was held the first of the winter series of meetings under the auspices of the Civic Forum. As the name suggests, the organization offers opportunity for the free dis cussion of public questions of moment Governor Hughes, who made the inc troductory address, described the open ing meeting as the installation of a new station for the distribution of in- fiuential opinion.
 Tonight's general topic was Public Ofice," and the formal address was made by Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court. who spoke from the sub b-topic, Public or fee in Relation to Public, Opinion"
 fhe boxes were occupied by 106 of fcers of the civic forum while l,500 excitement workers. students court and charitable workers represented their respective institutions. With tEM speakers ont the stage were 800 ciV&gymeR-
 yIstice Brewer, in his address. said that initiative and referendum make oatblic opinion and the more promptly and the more fully public officers carry into effect such public opinion the more truly is the government of and hv the people realized. Speaking of int limitations of the presidential term, Justice Brewer said:
 .tI may not be generally Known that The convention that framed the con stitution first prescribed presidential term of seven years with provision m recollection ana only as the conven- tion was nearing it's end--and as far as the record shows-without any dis cnssjon or suggestion or reason there- for. this was changed to four years and t,Sgment of some men. among whom am one there was a mistake in the chanke. In the light of history, think if would have been better to have left the presidential term of seven years with an accompanying in- sIipibility provision. If that were the orevision we would not now. have the snoctscle of our strenuous President nia ving a game of hide-and-seek with inc America2 people"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
TO PROTECT BIRDS
ALABAMA AUDUBON socrEry IS cR-
 GANIZED.
Enthusiastie Session Held, Despite Small Attenaanee--Ansther Meet- fnw te Be Held December te
 Complete Organization.

The Alabama Audubon Society for the protection of the wild birds and ant. malls in the State was formed last night at the Y. M. c. A. building. Seven per- sons were at the initial gathering of those interested In the preservation Of the song birds of the Southland. but the smallness of the number attending the first meeting of the organization did not in the least dampen the enthu- siasm.
 Tn line with the present game laws of the State, E. H. Holt of this city wrote to William Butcher. president of inc National Association of Audubon Societies, who sent MT. Holt copy of fhe constitution and bylaws of the New York Audubon Society and advised that John H. Wallace, game warden or the State of Alabama, be talked with in connection with the forming of an Audubon Society for Alabama The re- suit of the correspondence was the
 Mr. Wallace was called to the chair at the meeting last night and stated inc obiecN of the meeting, giving q short history of the life of the founder of the Audubon Society. James !.
 On motion of H. L. Smith those pres ent resolved themselves into the Ala bama Audubon Society, and ?. l. Iohu- lein was appointed secretary.
 A committee of three was appoinied to consider and report on a constitution ana bv-laws at the next meeting or inc society which was fixed Tor Mon day, December ?.
 After the naming of the committee. consisting of Messrs. E. H. holt. n. L smith and L. S. Ghoison, the meeting adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
5 BLOWN TO DEATH
BATTERY OF BOILERS EXPLODED
 WITH FATAL RESULTS.
Boiler Flowed its Way Along Hun- drea Yarda from Where it Was
 Loeatea-~Dexens Are Injured.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 2s--The sinulta- neous explosion of battery of boilers four in number In Mill No. 1 of the John T. Roper Company at Gilmerton. seven miles from Norfolk. this after noon resulted in tho death of seven men, the fatal injury os enc and the serious injury of a dozen others ern- ployed at the mill. besides the damage to a great deal of property. The cause of the expsosion is unknown;
 One of the boilers plowed ifs way through the wall of the boiler room. cutting down the men who were Killed and finally lodged over one hundred wards from its original position, after having jumped over the tracks Of the Norfolk and Western Railroad. The dead are:
 F. E. Terrell. carpenter; R. B. sor- rell, pianer; Ambrose Dozier. planer; Frank Davis, mill hand; Buck BarneA mill hand; Rastus Frank, 8 negro; Wii- son Scott. a negro. Walter Sorrell, brother of Rufus Sorreil. Is fatally in- iured. and, dozen other mill lahorers are more or less injured
 Quick work by the mtll fire depart ment prevented the destruction of inil- lions of feet of lumber following the explosion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
Drinking Men Not Wanted

The above sign is now seen in many shops and offices in this city. because drinking men are unreliable.
 Competition is too keen and life is too strenuous for an employer to keep men on his pay roll whose nerves are unsteady and whose brains gre not clear.
 Every line of business is beginning to close it's doors to drinking men.
 Drunkenness Is disease and like most diseases, has it's remedy. Orr inc is the reliable treatment and is sold under a positive guarantee to ef- feet a cure or your money will be re- funded. orrine is in two forms; No. which can be. used without the pa tient's knowledge in tea. coffee or food {; and No. for thdse who wish to be cured.
 The guarantee applies to both forms. Mailed in plain sealed package on re- ceipt of Sl.00 Write for free booklet, mailed in plain, sealed envelope. The Orrine Co, Washington. D. C.. or E. G Fowler.