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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
JEWISH WOMEN
EARN THEIR BREAD.
Miss American Tells OF the Rapid
Advancement of Those Who
Come to America.
lsponial to The rimes.pItpatch,I

NORFOLK, VA. November c.
Among the important reports heard
at to-day's sesslon of the National
Convention OF Jewish Women was that
OF Miss American. OF New York, who
detailed Interestingly the work done
by the Immigration Bureau, OF which
she Is an active member. This bureau
was established two years ago. and
has done splendid work in Its Held
Miss American Is enthusiastic over
the work, and has been practically In
charge Of the bureau since its incep-
ton. She states that the most surprls-
ing part OF the work is the great per-
ce3tage OF young Jewish immigrants
In New York now in prosperous cir
cumstances. Out OF more than $500
visited. she declares that all OF them
seemed prosperous and that not one
was found in nisreputable place.
That this class of immigration Is
lowering wages, In the opinion OF Miss
American. is a statement absolutely
not to be relied upon. She says that
the Russian prosecutions are driving
to this country high educated young
women. who in few months rapidly
advance above the class of domestic
servants and earn their bread by their
brains as we'll as their hands.
IheSe young women range In age
from seventeen to twenty-five years
and one of their marked charac,
iteristlcs Is their independence. They
refuse charity. and depend upon their
own exertions.
Other reports were heard. including
charitable. religious and educational
All OF them were interesting. hopeful
and Of character OF which the con
vention could be Justly proud. Ono
report showed that the membership OF
the order is now over 10000 and stead J
lily increasing; another stated that ac-
tive immigration work has been taken
up In Philadelphia, Boston and Bal
tinore, and the religious reports
given by Miss Mary Cohen and Mrs.
Mary Misch were Of a most encourage
ing nature.
This afternoon the visiting members
Were entertained by a reception at the
Client Club. Olney Road. lasting from
8 to P. NJ. A large number were
present, and the afternoon was passed
in delightful manner.
Tomorrow the executive council will
meet and the business of-the conven-
tion will come to conclusion In the
evening. The sessions to-day have
been held in the Ohef Sholem Temple.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
MONEY TO IMPROVE
PETERSBURG JAIL
Special Committee Recommends
That $4,000 Be Spent on
The Prison
the Prison.
Lspecfal to The Tin, o.. Dispatch.

Especial to The Tim o. Dlsputch.l
PETERSBURG VA, November O.
The City Council this evening received
q report from the special committee
asking for an appropriation OF $22O00
for remodeling and refltting the build
ing, which was referred to the Finance
Committee.
The sum OF $500 was appropriated
for the equipment OF tile Old Dominion
field real estate in the southeastern
suburbs. owned by tho Petersburg In
vestment CORPORATION, branch OF tho
Chamber of Commerce., with sewers,
sidewalks and water mains, upon tho
compnny's guarantee that 1t would
build at least seven houses, to cost
not less than $500 each.
The Council appropriated $500 for
the restoration of the lake and race
track at West End Park. and s1,40o
for water main to the Almshouse.
The expenditure during November
of $4,000 on street roadways was au-
thorlzed. The clerk OF the court was
granted a $500 Increase In salary. and
a letter from the commissioner of the
revenue requesting an increase was
referred to the Finance Committee.
The City Attorney was instructed 70
prepare an ordinance prohibiting any
slaughter house within the city limits,
except on the river. after May /, 1903.
The resignation OF Councilman J. W.
Andrews, OF the Fifth Ward. was ac-
cepted, and William Alley was elected
to fill the vacancy.
Just before adjourppent Captain n
T. Patteson. in a brief speech, resigned
the presidency OF the Council. but
stated that he would be willing to
serve until a successor could be chosen
A motion not to accept the resignation
was unanimously adopted.
Go Away to We'd. s
Mr.. Leslie Collier. a weIl-known
young citizen. and Miss Elizabeth Sand
ford, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
Sanford. went to Washington this
morning. accompanied by Mrs. Darcy
Adams and were married in that city
this afternoons. 81 E4-ff " 5,il
MI. E. srvon Moore. of Petersburg.
and Miss Alice V. Magruder.g of Balti-
more, Were :nar:iad to-day In the lat
ter city. Mr.. and Mrs. Moore will make
TOR home =, Petersburg
The Swift Creek cotton mills turned
out the largest production of hosiery
yarns in their history Inst weefS. break.
ing all former records.
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SMALL SEIZURE HssnE.
Special Agent Southwark Discovers Al
legged violations.

Mr.. f. p. Southwark. special agent of
the internal Revenue Department, with
Headquarters in this city. swooped
down on D!stlllery No. 43 near straw
berry Hill. in Henrico county. yrstor-
day. and reported William Mills. the
manager or proprietor. for alleged vio-
,atlons of the revenue laws. The para
phernalia of the distillery was seized
and Will be held pending trial of the
charges.
No arrests were n,ila. and At is sup
posed that the accused VIII answer
when summoned to appear IT is UNI
derstood that in the usual course OF
his work the officer discovered some
one improperly and unlawfuiiY carry
ing away from the dlstlllery guam
tity of unstamped liquor.
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MIG DEEDS ARE FILED.
Ono to Secure slO,OOO,000 Of Bouds and
the . Their for Sale OF I'm iiroud,

Especial to The T!mcs. Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA. November GA
deed OF trust for $l0ooo,0Oo from the
John L. Roper Lumber Company, by
Its Vice President. Frank S. Cannon,
and Assistant Secretary, William B.
Guynn, TO the Manhattan Trust Com
pany, OF New York. to secure an issue
OF sinking fund gold bonds for the
same amount, due May |. 1886. with
out interest.
Filed for record at the same time
was deed Of bargain and sale from
the Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Company to the Norfolk and Southern
Railway Company conveying all OF
the rolling stock and other property
OF the former company to the Inter
In consideration of $40. The Norfolk,
and Southern Railroad and other
properties. Including the John l.,
Roper Lumber Company. We're merged
into the Norfolk and Southern Rail
way Company. of which Cannon IL
president,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
DAUGHTERS MEET
IN ANNUAL SESSION
Large Attendance at Opening Ex-
crciscs Of the Virginia Di-
vision Meeting.
ALL REPORTS ENCOURAGING
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Especial to Tho Tines- Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, Move fnber 6.-Open-
ing ceremonies Of the annual convcn-
ton OF tho Virginia Division, United
Daughters OF tho confcderacy, were
held in the Auditorium at the Jamos-
town Exposition this morning with
an address OF welcome by Lieutenant
.Governo j. Taylor 5llyson President
q. st. George Tucker. of tho expo
sition. was to have made the wclcom-
Ing address. >but was out or tho city
On Important business.
Mrs. james Y. Leigh, president Of
kett-Buchanan Chapter, presided,
and the exercises opered with pray
er by Rev. George Il. Booker, OF Nor
folk. Response to the address of vel.
como was made by Mrs. W. Il. McKen-
ney. president Of the Virginia Division.
Roll call followed, and then badges
were distributed to the various mem
bers.
The afternoon session was held in
the parish house OF Christ Church,
ficcrs and committee on credentials
were heard. During portion of the
afternoon and Tonight. the reports OF
CHAPTER presidents were given. showing
various charges.
Tomorrow and Friday will be taken
up with business this being varied by
a concert by the Confederate choir In
tho Women's Club Friday evening.
The singing OF this choir was one Of
the features OF the opening session.
when the Auditorium was also draped
with Confederate flags. Many of the
o1d-time war songs were rendered by
the combined choirs of Norfolk and
Portsmouth. with Phipney's Band ns an
accompnnist. The songs made a dig.
ttnct hit and evoked enthusiasm and
caused tears among the many vcterans
who were present during the opening
exercises.
Tomorrow mornings session win be-
gin at 1880 O'Clock. the reports OF the
chapter presidents having been COM
pletcd Tonight.
In addition to the business meeting
o-morrow, there Will be, a reception
given in honor OF the visiting mem
bers OF the order at night. This Will
re held at the home of Mrs. j. r.
Speight. 3sI Frcemascn Street. and will
last from $40 to. 1890 O'clock.
Numbers OF delegates from all por-
tons OF the State have arrived In the
city. and the badge of the order Ia a
frequent sight on the streets. Many
recruits to the convention arrived to-
night.
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erect LARGE OFFICE BUILDING .
ON. ATLANTIC HOTEL SITE
Tspecial to The Times p!spa.ch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
NORFOLK, VA, November 6.-Three
large transfers in real estate, involving
the property now occupied by the
Atlantic Hotel, have taken place. and
it has been stated that two or thr g
large office buildings will be erected
m the 4 square bordering on the
northwest cornr of Main and Gran
by, Streets and running back to Ran
doIph Street. sIl
Forty feet OF this property was re-
Gently sold to Rudolph and Wallace
for $4,000. the three transfers rep
-e enting an expenditure of more thar
100000. The,property in question was
recently Surchas. d by the Atlantic
Bulldng Company for $50o.O00.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
GUARD FOR DR.. MoNTEIRo
Policeman and Physicians on Duty--Case
Said IN Re Srrinus

Policeman and Physicians on Duty-Casc
Said to BE Serious.
Following his arrest on the serious charge
OF malpractice. DR.. Aristides Montciro was
reported yesterday to be iii dying condition
e. his home: No. 1i5 South Third Street. OF a
chronic disease. which has been greatly az.
srayated by the shock of the charge against
him. -
Although his condition IL sad to be such
that he cannot get out of his bod, the pre-
caution has been taken by the authorities
to have his house carefully guarded. and a
pei ictman Is kept on duty there night and
day
AS n matter Of form the case was brought
UP In the Police Court yesterday morning,
and the physiclan's counsel. Mr.. Henry A.
Atkinson, explained that his client was I'M.
able to appear. From present prospects the
case viii be delayed indefinitely.
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SHOWS GAIN HERE.
w G. r. u. Reports Renewed Interest In
Nork-Lecturo Friday night,

An Interesting meeting of Central Wo-
rran's Christian Temperance Union was held
NJ Broad Street Church yesterday afternoon.
a most Interesting address -on the different
lines OF work Of the union, report from
Ohio showed a gain OF 5000 members In the
On next Wednesday an interesting pro-
gram will be carried out. relating to Flow
CT Mission as observed by the w. c. !, T..
The ladies' accepted on Invitation from
the city Antisaloon League for a lecture to
be given by Dr. Mcdaniel Friday night at
Sn,ithdcals Hall
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
NoRFOLK COUNTY MAN
DIES FROM HIS INJURIES
Especial to The Times pIspa,ch.I

NORFOLK, N..., 1.nDtr 6.--Noth-
ing further has been found by the po-
lice in the case OF John W. Cumming,
who died at st. Vincent's Hospital this
morning from wounds inflicted by a
supposed highwayman. Cumming was
found unconscious near his home.
northwest Norfolk county. yesterday
and brought to this city. his injury
consisting of wound in the head. In
flicted by some blunt instrument. He
never recovered consciousness, and the
identity of his assailant Is still a mys-
terry. Cumming was thrty-four years
of age
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
THINK he IS INSANE
Court Orders Examination for Lunncy In
the case Of G.. r. Fleet.

AOurt UrLeIb ENuulluAtsou I'VE S<uuuCy
the case Of G. r. Fleet.
C. P. Fleet. young man of very good
appearance and apparently OF respectab'a
family, was arrested by Policeman Clarkson
on Broad Street Tuesday night When seen
by the policeman Fleet WAS acting 80
strangely that he was lodged in the Second
Police Station On being Questioned there
he was unable to give any connected ac-
count OF himself While In the station
he fell asleep ut late hour he was evil
IDENTIFY exhausted. At the Police Court yes
terday morning Justice Crutchheld was con-
ylnced that his mind was unbalanced. and
lind him sent to jail to await on cxamna-
ton for lunacy. St
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
In Honor of ais. I,ro,,u.

An enjoyable entertainment wax
given In honor OF MI is Carrie Brown
of Richmond at Rlpersiie Farm. Hem
rico county, on Mondty night by Mr..
and Mrs. j. d. NicFerry. Al; Kinds OF
parlor. games were lndu,gah in. and
delightful evening was spent. Two
prizes were awarded. the first being
captured by Miss Brown and the second
by Mr.. Fred Fields. of Henrico. Later
In the evening supper was served. Mu-
sic was rendered by Misses Brown.
Hobson and Baker and Messrs. Meier
ry. Fields, Page and Jones.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
CARRIED BRACE OF PISTOLS

Young Men Arrested. One Of Whom Was
Heavily Armed.
Edward Murphy and Richard Hamilton,
two young white men. were arrested yester-
day by Policemen Samuels and Tomlinson
on the charge OF drunkenness
When they were searched nj the station II
was found that Hamilton had two pistols on
his person, and he Will be also charged with
carrying concealed weapons. Murphy car
-fied double-barrelled shotgun, but sni1
that they were out on a hunting expedition
The arrests were made near the Second
NInrket at noon.
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CONDITIONs YEsTERDAY.

Richmonds weather was cold and
cloudy with rain In afternoon and at
night. Range OF the thermometer:
0 A. n. .....55 6 P. M,..4...,..54
12 NJ. 0 p. M........52
8 p. M....,.. 1c midnight...,.4S
Highest temperature yesterday. So
Lowest temperature yesterday ..x... 40
Mean temperature yesterday. ...5... 81
Normal temp, rature yesterday.... 81
Departure from normal temperature 2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
MA. Mabel strotton.

Miss Mabel stratton died at the resi-
de'ce of her mo ther. Mrs. Charles
Stratton, In Swansboro, yesterday
morning at o'clock.
The funeral viii take place from
Clopton Street Baptist Church this
afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
THE WEATHER

Forecast: Yirginia-Fair Thursday,
diminishing northwest winds; Friday,
fair; slightly warmer.
North Carolina-Fair Thursday: fresh
to brisk northwest winds. Friday. fair;
warmer.
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SIGNIFICANCE OF
THE late ELECTIONS

Continued From First Page.)
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Republican delegation to the national
convention to nominate candidate for
the presidency In 1908.
Ana In Salt Lake.
The result In Salt Lake City Is
probably as significant as that in any
other State. The American ticket
swept the city. This was the Demo.
tic ticket. Tho Mormon tick t was
backed by every Republican who could
be mustered to Its support through
the power Of the Republican organi-
cation, Senator Reed Smoot, In this
city few days ago, predicted tho
triumph OF the Republicans. It has
been charged that the influence OF the
ton was the only thing
which prevented Utah going Demo-
cratic In 1904, deal having been
arranged under the terms OF which
Smoot was to have his title to his
seat in the Senate confirmed In case
he delivered the electoral vote OF Utah
to the Republican national ticket. Flo
delivered the vote. His title to his
seat was made clear by the Republi-
can majority Of the Senate.
Taft Handed One.
The results In Ohio, outside of
i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
Union League Club.

The Union League Club. which was recent.
ly organized here. held n meeting ut
Smithdcnl Hall last night The pro.
,uoses shortly to secure permanent rooms and
to hold meetings at regular intervals It ID
composed entirely OF union labor people.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
Mr.. Cook spaaks.

MIR. Charles b. Cook delivered an address
mond. The address was delivered in tho
parish rooms Of the Unitarian Church. corr
mes Floyd Avenue and Harrison street, oEd
was we'll attended. SIS 1s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
WOULD IMPOSE HEAVY PENALTIES
FOR SALE OF COCAINE
Isoecial to The Times Dispatch

ISpeclal TO The Tlmes-h lspatch,1
NORFOLK, VA. November 6.-With
the view OF securing proper punish
ment for those who are unlawiully
selling cocaine in Norfolk. Common
wenlth's Attorney Tilton to-day stated
that he has drafted bill hat he will
present TO the next members OF tbs.
state Legislature from Norfolk. ThtA
will call for maximum penalty of
twelve months In Jail and $1,000 fine
for the offender, the maximum fine
now being 800,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07
MEMS GATHERED
FROM SOUTHS|DE
q. M Bell Arrested for Disturb
ing Peaceful Slumbcr OF
Neigfborhood.
PARKINSON, CASE CONTINUED
Manchester Bureau, ri,nes- Dispatch,

Manchester Bureau, Times Dispatch,
No. 1902 Hull Street.
C.sM. Bell, white, terrified the neigh
borhood OF his residence on Fourth
Street, between Hull and Decatur
Streets, last night and was afterwards
LOGGED up in the poliee. station ton. rsa.
0a qua Hr . sss Tie Re pe na q tie
..n,ura.r, from the wife, Ne.ghbsSSr rs
no on e Der s wrs1a but When they
arrived trey found that only. a family
row hind occurred. The police were
'e Wl,en piilce rev Ma Man and ser;
geant Wright arrived they \ found
about Twenty-Five or thirty y, persons n,ens
outside OF the home. all OF whomt were
withsiandink The fact that his wife
protested. Sergeant Wright stated
Tint i vas he tha r ti e water n'f
the homo. and that each time the wire
had PLEADED not to nrrets her husband
rxrs<In.cn Case Continued.
owing to failure of John Saunder-
son to appear in court yeste e,rs ,' ',,,n
ing the case OF y. w. PnrKinSon WAS
again and for the fourtn 'i'no eoA
Parkinson, who is charged with
shooting Saunderson. was allowed TO
go without bail and was recosh5,h s
to appear ten days hence SaunueI,
son Is stil1 at The Memorial aospllai'
but unable to be about.
Richard Lewis fcolored). cnarsees
with trespassing upon the properly ol
the Atlantic Coast Line Railway. was
before the Mayor yesterday morning
aid fined SIS and costs.
Personals and Briefs.
The Street Committee win hold an
adjourned meeting tomorrow AFTER
noon at 6 O'clock. 40
Mrs. j. NJ. Gregory. president OF inc
Chesterfield Chapter. United paush-
tiers Of the Confederac y, and her dausI.
ter Miss Irnogen. TIRE asurer, OF the same
organization. left yesterday to attend ten,
the convention in Norfolk. They VIII
also spend week at the jamestown
Exposition.
x Teddy bear party will be given
this afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Swansboro, for the benefit Of Clopton
Street Baptist Church. .,,.o
Officer NJ. ]. Moore continues quite,
sick at his home. 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. j. Cobb. of So7
Porter Street. will leave to-day Tor
visit TO friends in Philadelphia ana
An autumn tea will be given at
tho home OF Mrs. n. A. Bailey. Gl2
Decatur Street. Friday evening, for
the benefit of Fifth Street Methodist
Episcopal Church.
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Il member of the Constitutional Con
vention. and John Hancock.

BuCHA NAN, VA, November 6.--The
latest unofficial returns from election
In Botetourt are as follows: FOR the
House. Breckenridge Democrat, 400
majority; Treasurer, Buhrman. Repub-
Iican, $50 majority: Commemorative
Attorney. Alien, Democrat. about so
majority; Sheriff. Shepherd. indepen-
dent, 100 majority; Supervisor, Wick
line, Democrat as majority. Mags-
tratcs, w. j. Penn Williams yones
and George T. DeInng. Dem ocrats.
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Take Gins to the sheltcrlng Arms.

Take Gins 10 the Shetcring Arms
The members OF the Golden Rule Young
requested TO meet at the home OF the presi-
teLt, No 500 North Ninth Street. at
O'Clock this afternoon to so in body to
carry donations to the Shcltering Arms Hos
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Snow In the Southwest.
fSpcc,ai TO The Times DIspatch]
MYTH EWILLE, VA. Move nlber c.
There was a conEide rab'e fall OF snow
In Southwest Virginia to-day, but 1t
melted almost as fast rs It fell.
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GA Coughs

Keep h close touch Nth you, family Aoctos
No medicine Uas epcn made that could
take HIS place. Trust Him at all times.
Old coughs, desperate coughs, rasp.
ing coughs, extremely lperilous
coughs, coughs that shake the
whole body. lttakesa strong medi.
cine, 4 DOCTORS medicine, to mas.
ter such coughs. A great many
people rely on Ayers Cherry
'Pectoral. I ic Ayr y -, Co.,
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Ed monason's Lead Crows.

Srer'Hl TO Tho Times Dispatch.l
HOUSTON. VA, November 6.-1n the
election in Halifax yesterday H. A.
Edmondson won over .>arns. for the
Stebbins have large aajorities over
Dickinson, for the l.ouse, and che
herd wins over Ballow. for sheriff. by
1. bont l5O
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Report Of Mrs. Lightfoet.

The custody of the Rising Sun"
ISOLATION, was placed in the hands
of the Fredericksburg branch. Several
new members were added to the en-,
over Inv Mrs. j. Taylor Eliyson. The
report of Mrs. Lightfoot was as fol-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07

SALEM. va, November 6.-Roanote
county elects John NJ. Hart to the Sem
ate; A. NJ. Bowman to House of Dele
81 ties; George NJ. Muse, TREASURER. and
tx. W. Kline for Commonwealth's at
torney, without opposition.
In holy contested fight for sheriff.
Charles Hatcher, Democratic nominee.
defeated George w. Zirkle independent
by LII ma inr,fv
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I,xr.s<Inson Case Continued.

Owing to failure of John Saunder-
son to appear in court yesterday morn
ing the case OF y. w. Parkinson was
again ana for the fourth time con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-07

Johnston's majority In the county
and Radford, winch compose the l,g IS
lative district LIS $40. a gain O; 60 over
his majority two years ago
Ucn,ucrnta All Win.