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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

The same enthusiasts who were bulls on
Union Pacific at Sl95 are now bears on New
York Central around $40. 1ney are just
as enthusiastic bears as they were bulls.
They are predicting 80 for Central and
limiting at all sorts of unpleasant develop
ments. Around the New York Central Of
fees in 42d street there certainly is feel
ing of uncertainty to the future. The
New York Central has gone on good
many years unmolested, and it is matter
of common knowledge that good many
things have been done behind closed doors
that would not read very well in cold print
The diplomatic Senator Depew, when he
was actively engaged in steering the Cen
trail shrewdiy managed to keep on friendly
terms with the representatives OF the peo-
Pile and the company went ahead doing
things on the old Vanderbilt theory. the
public be damned" But times have
delight in digging around in dark closets
to discover mysterious things. and the
representatives of the people are filled with
fear and trembling. In the old days the
Central was immune from attack, but no
one knows what may happen these days.
The real trouble with New York Central
down in the market. The company has
been spending money faster than 1t has
been building up its business. Many mil
lions Of dollars have been spent In the past
three years for the purpose Of providing
for the new business that will come in the
course of the next ten years The Cassatt
administration OF the pennsylvania spent
many millions of dollars that could not be
expected to bring any return for several
years. Both the Pennsylvania and New
York Central have been expending enor-
nous sums of money on their New York
terminals. The Centrals principal capital
needs lately have been in connection with
the electrification of the New York termi-
nal This money Is all being spent for
a good purpose, and there can be ques-
ton that when this work is completed and
suburban traffic is built up there will be
a generous return on the capital invested.
Meanwhile the holders of New York Cen
trail stock must be patient.
The talk is. of course that the New
York Central dividend will be cut to per
cent. This wouldn't be surprising. 1t was
a mistake to raise the dividend at a time
when the road was making very heavy
capital expenditures. and at a time when
the country was entering upon one of it's
periodical reform Spasms. 1t was a mis-
take to increase the Pennsylvania dividend.
Mr.. Cassatt told the Pennsylvania princi-
pal bankers when the dividend was raised
that nothing could happen to force the com
pany TO go back to the old rate.
Southern Pacific preferred has at last
been dislodged from its seemingly imureg
nabe position. For nearly three years II
has held like rock, and has been entirely
removed from speculation. Before the an
nouncement of the issue offs 600 900 more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

times of the war when they respo ,ded to
the bugle blasts to charge. or when thew
We're scouting in the fore of the armies Of
Lee and Jackson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

Southern Pacific preferred has at last
been dislodged from its seemingly impreg-
nable position. For nearly three years 1t
has held like a rock, and has been entirely
removed from speculation. Before the an
nouncement of the issue of$32 ,OOO, 900 more
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
AT SKATING RINK.
Good Attraction. Arranged for THIS This

Good Attractions Arranged for THIS
Week. te
The past week has been one Of The
most successful in the history of3the
lakewood Skating Rink Every even
ing large crowds have been OUT to
enjoy the attractions offered. Three
thousand feet OF amusing picturestare
shown nightly in addition to big
feature act direct from the Northern
vaudeville circuits. For this week the
Parker Brothers. In a new and novel
performance, will be the chief attrac-
ton. New pictures will be shown all
the week. and on Friday night some
fast racing events are scheduled to
come Off. Brent will be seen in his
first race of the present season. and
will have Harley as his opponent. Har-
ley has been training hard for the
contest. and will put up the best
race Of his career in an effort to de-
feat Brent. Another boys' race will
also be pulled off. Both contests Will
be one mile events.
After the list OF October the rink
Will be located temporarily In the dane
ing payilionS In Idlsw cd, wlleres the
same high glass of attractions viii
be seen every night. The, sbig build
ing will be turned over. toEthe Horse
Show but will be: reopened immediate
ly after the show takes place. The
same prices will prevail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
HOLMES TO REMAIN
ON POLICE BOARD.
Mayors disappointment is Con
frlned After Stormy Session.
Councilmen in Fight.
Ispecial to The Times-pispatch.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. September
21.-After an exceedingly stormy ses-
sion, the City Council last night con-
firmed the mayors reappointment Of
H. B. Holmes to succeed himself as q
member of the police board, by vote
OF 10 to 2. Although some of the
members expressed themselves as being
opposed to Mr.. Holmes on account OF
a claim fled by the latter against the
city on account of an accident to his
mother on the street, the real cause
for opposition was hostility on the
part of members of the police force.
and a spirit of antagonism to the adj
ministrat!on on the part Of a few
members. At the last joint session.
Mr.. Holiness appointment failed OF
confirmation by vote OF 8 to 8, but
his friends carried their point in
sweeping fashion this time.
The meeting was furnished with q
sensational finish, when D. S. Jones,
president OF the common council.
broke his walking stick over the head
OF Ernest G. Cox, member from the
second ward. After the meeting Cox
criticised Jones for changing his vote.
Jones passed the lie and then used his
cane. Friends prevented further trou-
ble and both men were summoned to
appear in the Police Court Tuesday
on the charge of disorderly conduct.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
LITTLE KNOWN HERE.
H.portcd That Southern Will Have
Strike On Hands.

Strike On llanuS.
Reports We're circulateds. yesterday
to the effect that strike of the tele-
graph operators OF the Southern Rail-
road would, probably begin Tomorrow
morning. Nothing definite could be
ascertained although rumors Of differ
ences between the men and the COM
pany, growing. out of the recent strike
of the Commercial Photographers Union,
have been current for several days.
The difficulty seems to centre about
Atlanta, where it is said two men have
recently been discharged by the South
ern for refusing to handle Western
Union messages from operators at Of
fees where union men are still on
strike. According to the reports
among telegraphers here, the Order of
Railway Photographers have notified the
officials of the Southern that unless the
two men are reinstated the operators
of the Southern system will be called
out on Monday. No official confirmation
could be secured from the officials of
the order.
Mr.. John II. Reid, chief clerk in the
office of the superintendent of the Rich
moQd Division of the Southern, said
last night that there had been no trou-
bic whatever on the division, and that
the officials here had no information
OF trouble further South or. of any
probable strike.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

Newport News. where he has been Wis
ting his sister, Mrs. w. G. Hartwell. !
Mr.. and Mrs. Bethel and children
have returned to their home in North
Carolina, after pleasant visit to
their mother on Perry Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Robertson and
family are visiting the exposition.
Miss Annie Norvell, of Charlotte
Courthouse. has returned home after
delightful visit to Mrs. Charles Page.
Mrs. James Simpson and son have
returned homs after pleasant visit
to the mountains of Virginia and
North Carolina.
Mrs. A II. Atwell and Miss Annie
Atwell are quite sick at their home,
1l04 Porter Street.
Mrs. John II. Parker, who has been
very sick at her home, Drewry's Blur,
is improving a great deal.
Mr. Pierson. of Enfield. N. c., Is the
guest of Mrs. Simpson on Perry Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
VIII Not Run.

Mr.. W. j. Parrish, who has been
prominently mentioned as an independ-
ent candidate for the position of treas
urer of Henrico county, stated yester-
day that, although approached in the
matter by a number of his friends, he
had definitely concluded not to run.
Though there is still talk of an inde-
pendent candidate for tho treasurer-
ship, It is not take seriously by many
active politicians, and 1T Is now con-
coded that an outsider, even with Re-
publican Endorsement. would have very
little show against the regular candi-
date of the Democratic party.
1t is reported that two of the con-
stables, G. O. Burch, of Brookland Dis
trict,s and Cyclone" Samuel. Of Varina
District will have independent oppo-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
ENJOYABLE EVENING.
Misses Stcinbrecher Entertain in Honor
OF Mr.. Gcllhuus.

Misses Stclnhrecher entertain IN Honor
of Mr.. Gcllhaus. +
Misses Eleanor and Rosena Stein
brecher entertained number of their
friends on Tuesday evening in their
home. No. $40 West Grace Street, In
honor of Mr.. clifford Q. Gellhaus. Of
has been a guest at the Jefferson,
able evening was passeG BY all
goldenrod and roses, and most en-
joyable evening was passed by all pres
ont.
Among tho invited guests were:
Misses Nina N. Rfaa a1,la, Viola Diq-
Boze, Mamie Hughes, Monte Stein
Srsrher Mary srys R9salts and Rdn.n Estelo
Messrs.. Joseph Kain, Clifford o. Cell
haus, Of cincinnati.s O.; Harry 3, cul,
Washington, d. g.; Dan Briggs, &. Ct.
Charles Vial, DIR. Thomas Curd, John
H. Lyneman. Austin w. Martensten
and Bright Anderson; Mr., and Mrs,
Carl Rostrup and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sales IL .Fsf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
THINGS DOING IN
HENR|CO COUNTY.
Costs Heavier Than Fine iii
Case Of Young White
Men.
IMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOLS 90 I:
Mr.. Parrish Will Not Be 1ndc-
pendent Candidate for Treas
urcrsl1ip.
IMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOLS

u. r., Neill and r. Doanc, two young
George w Thomas, of Henrico county.
yesterday afternoon on the charge
the boler-shop OF the Richmond
branch of the American Locomotive
Works The boss of the shop testified
to the previous good character of both
young men. who are skilled worknen
A half-dozen fellowworkinen told OF
the difficulty, which consisted merely
OF blow struck and returned. DIR.
Hinchman, OF the city ambulance force.
declared that neither of the two Ind
been put in jeopardy or permanently
injured by the encounter.
When placed on the stand both men
admitted their guilt, telling with
frnnkness of the difficulty. It seems
that Doane owed Neill IS, which he
forgot to bring with him on the day
it was due. They had some words.
Neill struck him and the blow was
returned, after which they were sep
arated, and later on made friends
again.
Squire Thomas fined Neill $3.50 for
striking the first blow. He paid and
started out. when he was called back
to settle the costs. All the witnesses
were friends and fellow-workmen and
declined to make any charge for wit.
ness fees. Young Mr.. Thomas figured
away on what was due the magistrate,
the clerk, the officer and the jailer,
who. by the way. the young men had
not seen, not having been to the jail.
Neill was finally charged $695 for his
blow. Doans was directed to pay the
costs of his arrest, which we're figured
up to sS.45, no fine being imposed.
Both young men paid up at once and
left with their friends and the wit
nesses.
The constable who made the arrest
acted as observation-disclosures. summon
ing the various witnesses in their or
der. and taking part in the questioning.
L. was said at the courthouse by an
official that the present State law, as
II applies to Henrico county, provides
that where man Is convicted he mas
to pay the costs. Where he is acqu1t-
ted, the State pays the costs. but only
rays one-half the amount charged to
the prisoner. In most of the cities OF
the State the salary Of the police JUS
tice Is fixed amount.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
FINES OF JAPANESE PAID
Captain and Crew of the hippo TO he
4 lAlaAll .lrIrlA IL

WASHINGTON, ID. c., September 3 49,
The Department of Justice has been
from Japan To pay the fines of the cap
tain and the crew of the seal poach-
ing schooner Nippo, and they viii be
discharged. Two Japanese seal poach-
ing schooners Were brought into Una
laska, and their officers and crew tried
at Waldo, Alaska. two months ago Ten
of the Japanese, who We're in small
boats sealing within the American
limit, were convicted and
sentenced to fines ranging from $500
for the captain of the hippo to 5000.
Under the Alaska code an unpaid hno
means a day Of imprisonment for every
81 of the tinet so that the captain OF the
hippo would have tn serve about eight
months
This leaves in MI three members or
the crew OF the Aalwo. w..ose> nnes
have not been paid.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
.nonsE AND BUGGY GONE.
Curious Disappearance May Mean Theft
n.y. or SimnlY MlAtnlxe.

curious Disnppehruncc May Mean Theft
or Simply Mistake.
Mr.. j. a. Connolly is looking for a
handsome horse which was taken
either by theft or inadvertcnce from
In front of his home, No. 513 West
Franklin Street. yesterday evening
'aD9ut 1850 O'Clock Alr.@ Connolly left
the horse, which is a bay. with white
feet, hitched to a top buggy with rub
Der tires, tied In front of his house.
after coming in from driving. He tele-
phoned to the stable for n boy. a few
moments later negro appeared, un-
hitched the animal and drove off. Five
minutes later the regular stableman
came up and looked in vain for the
horse which he had been told would
be in front of the house.
The police We're notified. and re-
ward is offered for the return of the
horse and buggy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
Tent Meetings..

Tent meetings under the auspices
of the Seventh Day Adventists are being
held each night at Twenty-ninth and
Leigh Streets Services will be con-
Quoted In the great tent to-day at 3
and p. NJ, with preaching by Pastor
II. j. Farman. The subject will be
the eighth chapter of Daniel. Services
vii! continue each night this week,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
Die, !. Eron, Ills Wounds,

tSpecial to The Times DISPATCHED sS
I.HNCElBURG, VA, September 2l,-
Lewis Williams tcolored}. who WAS
shot here yesterday by Sam Harris.
also colored, ddsd At the City Hos
charge Of murder. The trouble hap
pened over gambling game known
as skim
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
JUDGE HOLT TO PRESIDE,

Will Hold Busy Session Of surry Clrcuit
Rt Court. (,
Especial to The Times Dispatch,l f.
WAVERLY, VA, September 2l--1udge
Henry w. Holt of Stanton has consented
to hold the September term OF Surry Circuit
Court for Judge West. The court convenes
on Tuesday next. and a heavy docket awaits
Judge Holt There are u number Of civil
cases to DO tried, and the criminal docket
consists Of nine felony cases and several up-
meals from tho maEistrates court. I,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
VIRGINIA TO HAVE. SHARE
10 Fare Equally with Kentucky and
Tenne.sce In Sale of Tobacco.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
fFARIVILLE, VA. September 2l.-At
a conference between the leaders OF
the Dark Tobacco Association from
Tennessee. kentucky and virginia,
held here yesterday and to-day, 1t was
agreed that no tobacco would be sold
from the associations storage houses
in Tennessee and Kentucky without
Including in such sales a pro rata
number of pounds from the Virginia
pool. This agreement, the managers
claim, insures the success of the as
ISOLATION in Virginia.. which has here
.tofore been the weaker OF the three
81 It was also decided by this confer
ence that the Virginia branch. or the
association shall establish permanent
headquarters in Farmville. with q ca
pable corps os Managers This Will . e
done at onco.
The ass ISOLATION will Immediately re-
new its campaign of speech making,
having perfected arrangements with
Congressman Flood, of (AppomattoX,
and Colonel Joel B. Fort. of Adams
Tenn, to make q number Of addresses
In the counties composing the tobacco
belt of Virginia. Both congressman
Flood and Lassiter, of tho Tenth and
Fourth Districts respectively spent
some time with the gentlemen instheir
deliberations. 1ss<s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
Ln,lianulm Dld Not KIN linn.

Especial to Tho Times Dlspatch.1
LYNCHBURG, VA. September 21.-Dudley
G;uills, young man living in Lynchburg.
took an ounce ana a half OF laudanum last
night. but he was revived after hard work by
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
sGIhlN0 POISONOUS DRINKS.
Winchester Mayor Making Efforts 20 CNtcl

3S Special tn The Times isnatGh,
4. VNINC TIEsrER, VA, September - - Mayor.
sH II, Baker to-day directed public officers
Il, make every effort 70 secure evidence to
convict parties who are Sellered tpEbe sell
Ing nnlSnnauS rcnnGoItinnS hars 50 lnuGh like
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
sition in the general election. Tho
names of their opponents, however,
have not been made public.
"TIiE RED FEATHER. -
three Performances to he Given

Three Performances to he Given mt
Academy Instead Of One.
"rhe Red Feather" the comic opera
OF De Koven. Klein and Cook, comes
to the Academy for three performances
instead of one, rs originally arranged.
The big production will open It's en-
gagement Tuesday night, and will be
seen at matinee and evening perfor-
mances1. Wednesday, THE company Is a
large one, and tine Academy orchestra
will be augmented for these perfor-.
mances.. ~ u ''itseu ~ 800
Miss Cheridah Simpson, formerly
Identified with the Savage productions,
Will sing the leading role.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
In Hcnrico schools.

Henrico public schools have opened
with the most promising outlook. Some
difficulties in regard to children living
in the annexed territory, and other dis
putes over the proper schools for the
children to attend, have now been
Strengthened out, and superintendent
jackson Davis reported yesterday. that
after a week of organization and adj
justment the schools are now running
smoothly. The two districts where
IT, schools are most crowded are
Highland Springs and Chestnut Hill.
The new building at Highland Springs
Will not be ready for occupancy until
about the middle of the session, and
additional rooms have been rented in a
nearby dwelling for temporary use.
AT Chestnut Hill there is no immediate
relief In sight, and the school Is
overcrowded. 1T IS probable that the
citizens of Chestnut Hill will petition
the next Legislature for authority to
issue bonds and SO erect an adequate
permanent, building similar to the one
erected In Barton Heights last year
The County School Board will also
be petitioned shortly to consider the
matter of opening a graded school In
Ginten Park, the rapid growth OF that
section and the large number of chill
dren of school age being strong ar
gument. Most Of these children now
attend schools in town. as 1t is almost
as far to the Barton Heights School
as to the city.
The county has not as yet entirely
expended the full amount paid over
by the city for, the public school build
inSs in the annexed territory. and
much in the way Of school improve
ment may be,expected from this fund.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
KILLED by STREET CAR.
Man, Put on for Being Intoxicated,
Struck by Journal and Killed.

Nun, Tut Or TOT HHIhE IhtOXICNtCU,
Struck by Journal and killed.
Special TO The mes-Dlspatch.1
s ROANOKE, VA, September 21.-Isaac
Boitnott, of Salem, was killed by the
freight car of the Roanoke Street Rail-,
way, near Mascot Creek bridge, on
the Salem line. ,to-day. He was put
off a passenger Car while under. the.
32of liquor, lay down by the
track, and was struck on the head by
q journal and killed. He was thirty
years of age, and worked as track man
for the company. Sss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

Johnny and Ella Calvin appeared at
the Academy yesterday, matinee and
evening. in "A Bell Boy musical
comedy in three acts. The production
was not exactly UP to the standard Of
an attraction playing at first-class
houses. The comedy element was ratf-
er of the slapstick variety, and some
of the songs were not the sort to find
favor with an audience in which there
are ladies' The performance, as a
whole. had very little in 1t to appeal
to any. one. Johnny and Ella Calvin
worked hard to please the audience.
and not without some success, and
a dancing team in the antiquated cos
tunes of the old-time varieties, re-
ceived show Of applause.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
iy('hnrrcd With Theft,

Lula Tyler 5colorsSll appeared in thSsTo-
lice Court yesterday morning charged EYith
stealing $40 from Lewis Rettus. HelTsGass
MAJ enntinpea ~ le Ptssahsx 49, HI u