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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
d.. Lyons d
I'oot|l.Po Powder
Clcanses, preserves and
beauties the teeth, and
Purifes the breath
"a superior dentifrice
for people Of refinement
Est abli.hed in 1866 by
~ %r,>0. ~ =:
SAYS PLAN is 5lMPRAcTlcAB'LllE
"No Seat, No Farcv SugEestiOnJ Op.
posed Nv Street Car COmpMny.

Announcement yesterday morning
that city Attorney Pollard. ut the re-
quest OF member OF the Common
Council, was preparing an ordinance.
ysttpulating that unless seats for all
passengers on street cars were pro-
vided fares should not be paid, pro.
ivoked a variety OF comment and q
statement from the Passenger and
Power Company. 1t was pointed out
that the company was giving an ex-
'cellent service, that more cars are
operated to the number of passengers
hauled than in any city OF similar Inn
.portance. and that the Intended legis-
llation. IL rigidly enforced. would be
hardship, rather than help to the
public at large. It was said that
conditions in Richmond are such that
It would be a physical iinpossibility to
perfect the arrangement without i'm
gested lines.
From what could be heard. tho or
oil, will have many supporters,
while many others will urge its de-
feat on the ground OF impracttcability,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
Dsn,isses Youthful Fighters.

John Dlckman and Horace Johnson. two
tcrday morning charged with threaten
inr randolph Gentry. Johnson was also
charged with entering Mrs; Gentry's room OF
veloped that three families live In the one
house, and not seeing how trouble between
thcm could always be avoided under such
conditions. Justice crutchheld dismissed
hotl. boys. f So iaitt i3li
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
Charged with Forxery.

ored5. appeared In the Police Court yes
a paper purport!ng to be q chesk Drawn 3 ~
ms Il on y. g. Burke, OF the st. Lukc's
Penny Savings Bank. pr. Edwards was
not In court. ana the, case was continued
to Saturday. 3sggf,j MIA ~ Il IA 3Es'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
verdict for Plaintiff.

dict for the plaintiff In the sum of lsl345o
was awarded in the suit Of the Pioneer
Transfer Com pany against the 2, 2: Iaylor
accident on Cary Street August 81, 1905,
delivery wagons, the plaintiff al
lsging that Its Inula was Injured. Motion
to set aside the verdict was Acon{lnuea,s VI.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
LECTURE ON PLAY GROUND

Mrs. Hirshfleld to Speak at Central School
Tonight!
People OF Richmond generally. and par
st.cularly the members OF the Board of
Iiealth and the School Board, arc invited
to attend the lecture to be given in tho
Central School auditorium this evening ny,
Mrs. Ruth Ashley ,Hishteld, OF New, York,
on the playground Questions
Mrs, Hlrshfield is we'll known, having ,es-i
tablished Fairgrounds and put them into
sue cessful operation in many places. Her
work is highly commended all over the
country, .t. n .jffis 4. ~ IT,. Sj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
!. school Boy Robbed.

Ashby Spears fourteen years old. son of
MIR Julian spears. brakeman on the Chcs-3
apeake and Ohio Railway, was robbed or
his way TO school yesterday morning of HIS
aovercoat md lunch. Young Spears says
that the robber had a mask on his face, and
II would be Impossible for him to Identity
Inn The county Officers arc looking out
for the man. hut there seems to be small
OF his being caught. r.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
Tortured Two Mules.

Police Court yesterday morning. charged
Win beating and torturlng two mules. Agent.
Il 9. Taylor, OF the 8, III 9; 4, app p. ,s
driven the mules at a gallon VIII lie they
were drawing q heavy load Of brio ks, He
was fined tnnd put nuder & 400 security
for thirty days 8 III "a 81 III vi, s ts M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
FOX MAY DIE il:

Joe Williams Claims That Shooting
Was Accidental, But Will be Held. !,
Joe Williams. who shot Thomas Fox
In the head Monday afternoon. appear
ed In the Police Court sterday morn
ing. but the case was continued to the
S0th, TO give time. to determine what
further action shall be taken. Fox Is
In the City Home, where his chances
for recovery are said to be very slen-
der. tliS
was an accident. He surrendered him
self to Captain whitlock in. the First
Police Station soon after the shoot
t4s stts.fl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
Another BLOCK OF
CITY BONDS SOLO.
Local People Subscribe for $780,
900 at Par-Encouraging
to Committee.

city Auditor Warren was instructed
by the Finance Committee last night
to sell a block of 100000 Of city bonds
at par. an offer having been made
from local people. This sale. when the
bond market is dull and ut a time OF
unsettled financial conditions. Is re-
garded as good evidence that the Sc.
.errities OF the city are in demand. and
that they are excellent investments for
purchasers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
Marriage. Licenses Issued.

Marriages lsccpses We're issued yesterday
az follows: William. II. umlnuf and Josie
B. Horner: William C. Shepherd and Dora
". lett; s. Norman Royal and Grace A.
Van Pelt: John j. Cox and Celia r. Fin
srty: Lewis NJ. Lipscomb and Louise 3.
crowder; Robert B. Eames and Mary Har-
wood
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
HANDS NEED MONEY
Whole Force May Re Laid or Unless Heir
a#tEa. Is Provided Now. lt.

Chairman Adams of the street Commit.
tee, informed the Finance Committee lasr
night that unless the sum OF $1,000 was
made available to the account OF hands and
carts these wei, known constituents would
have to be laid Oft Just before the Christ,
mas season, He explains that more than
$4,000, credited to that account. had been
expended In May to put Monument Avenue
In tirst-clasa condition for the Confederate
Reunion. No decision was reached.
For nearly three hours the committee
heard citizens and members OF Council the
lstter urging the passage Of certain ordl-
nances which carry approximations. The
question OF the Richmond Light Infantry
Dues armory was not reached.
q About II o'clock the committee adjourn
Cd to act on the various matters after IL
has disposed of the llguor ordinance friday
afternoon. b ~ N y b
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
IIowitzcrs' Drill.

The Richmond Howltzers held regular
drill at their armory last night The Cleo
ton OF lieutenant to succeed Lieutenant
Taylor. resigned was postponed, owing to
the enforced absence of Captain Myers, who
has been Ill at his home for several days.
The order OF Governor Swanson, through
t.diutant General Anderson. directing an
election, dcslEnates Captain Myers to pre-
side. and until he Is able to be out or there
l.. change in the order there can be no
election. Gfll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20

rI,a MN ~ ,[r,,a
Thirty. second and Clay Streets. Ladies'
connected with the Institution will be
there all day! for the purpose of re-i
sceiving contributions,
This is one OF the most deserving
the city. and itgts hoped
that tho people Of Richmond vii re-
ispopd With the ir usual LIBERAL lty.E Cons
.tributions Of clothing, food and m oney
VIII be gratefully received
s.8 The home. Is now ca 6 for 81 ever
homeless oh ldrep y s7S Nv s IN MI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
Fined for Striking yyoman

Reuben Plncus. a Syrian merchant was
fined $40 in the Police Court yesterday
l I,g on the charge of striking Mamie
HugEins. The trouble occurred over the
pun chase OF n pair OF shoe..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20

Wins First Prize. ~
Announcement was made yesterday TIM,
the first prize. diploma and medal. has been
awarded at the Jamestown Exposition to the
horseshoe Of the Old Dominion Iron and
Nall Works, of Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
RAILROAD FIGHT
MAY Be DELAYED.
Senator Daniel Is Indisposcd1 and
Cannot Appear
To-day.
MANY ATTORNEYS ARE HERE.
Two-Cent Rate Matter Scheduled
to Come Before Judge
Pritchard.
MANY ATTORNEYS ARE HERE

Owing to the illness OF United States
Senator John w. Daniel. who is de.
tanned at his home in Lynchburg by
a severe cold. the Virginia passenger
rate cases scheduled for hearing be-
fore Judge Jeter c. Pritchard in the
United States Circuit Court for to-day
may go over.
Attorney General Anderson is in re-
.ceipt Of q letter from Major Daniel, in
which he says he will not be able to
appear to-day, and as he Is to open
the case for the Commonwealth, a
brief continuance may be asked. Such
a course would probably. not incon-
.venience Judge Pritchard as he will
be in the city some time In connection
with his duties III the United States
Circuit Court OF Appeals. 1t is not
known that any continuance
will be. asked. though It Is not un-
likely that a request will be made for
time enough for Senator Daniel to re-
cover, as lie Is regarded as an i'm.
pOrtant factor In the CAKE. L..1- w.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
AssauIted Woman

Harrison Johnson (coloredD was arrested
Yesterday afternoon on the charge OF as
s ss and injuring Cora Lee Overflow
Bryant. -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
Temporary Pastor.

The CONGREGATION of the Gfnter Park
Presbyterian Church.. which was recently
Is temporary pastor the REV. Or. &. B.
striekler. of Union Theological Seminary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
celebrate First Anniversary.

In honor OF its first anniversary tho
Cleaners Society OF the Westminster Pres
byterian Church Will entertain It's friends
IN the lectura-room OF the church between
the hours of SIS and 10:30 o'clock to-
night a nne program has been arranged
for the occasion. nj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
Gave the Alarm.

son, Mr.. Charles Du Bose. all OF whom
We're In the room at4the time the ne,
gro was peeping through the window.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
FIVE YEARS IN PEN
George williams sont There for slashing
A7f5fN Maria Jones. ~ h&N

49, 7I7If Maria JOn6S. . 3T-7sl ~ " 1lIlTI
George Williams was sent to the. peni-
Tertiary for FIVE years by q Jury In tho
Hastings Court yesterday. He was con-
yicted on a charge Of malicious ling
Maria Jones being his victim. There was
another charge against him but he was ". "a ae; 9;
thai his punishment would hold him for a
Robert Lewis was nned ss5 for the mall.
cicus wounding OF John Seldom. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
!
a Lover

. + . .
Of coffee has had TO give it
up on account OF the nervous
headaches, insomnia, dys-
pepsia, etc, it caused.
It used TO be "hard to give
up coffee" until Postum was
introduced to mankind. Now
It's easy TO change from a
, harmful habit to healthful
one-coffee to Postum.
After a week or 10 days OF
, The Change" it is clear that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20
Many Lawyers Here.

a number of prominent railroad at
.torneys were In the city last night In
anticipation of the beginning OF the
argument to-day and most OF them
We're stopping atathe Jefferson. It Is
understood that SO far as Judge Pritch-
ard is concerned. he is ready to hear
the cases. though he has tho reputa-
ton OF always being willing to listen
to reasonable excuses from attorneys
for delay.
The cases are OF great interest to
the railroads and to the public, ms they
involve the right OF tho Corporation
Commission to prescribe passenger
rates on all the railroads operating
The proceedings before Judge Pritch-
ard arise out OF lnjunctions Issued by
him restraining the State from en-
forcing the proposed rate schedules of
the commission pending further hear
Ing of the causes
Meanwhile Judge Pritchard modified
the order so as to permit the schedules
OF the commission to be in effect un-
til the matter Is finally adjndicated
by the United States Supreme Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-20

F"In addition to the above a large
number OF settlers have been located
on our lines by private organizations.
real estate agents, ETC., with all of
whom our agricultural and ina1higra-
ton denartnlentk co-operates.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21
FALL AND WINTER SCHEDULE
On Maine Central Will Go Into Effect
Monday, Oct. z.

The fall and winter train schedule on
the Maine Central will 20 into effect
Monday lncrning, oct. /, and while tn.
schedule Wiil in many respects be sim
liar to that Of last winter there will
also be some decided changes.
Trains No. 8 and No. 4, which now
run on the main line, the former going
East from Augusta at 12.20 and the
latter West at BIZ =. NJ, will be run
between Portland and Bath, and their
places Will be taken by trains No. %
and Is.
Train No. %, which by last winters
schedule Went East from Augusta al
12.3j p. NJ, viii by the new schedule
leave at about l O'Clock, which will be
very convenient for Watervillc people
VINO have business in the city
Train l02. the afternoon express going
West. VIII leave Augusta at $50 IN
ll2, the early evening local train from
the East. VIII be back on the route and
will leave Augusta at us.
~ radical change in the schedule is
the diScuntinuance of the 5 o'clock trip
Of the Augusta and South Gardiner
Accommodation train. Trains 81, which
now goes East at CTS A. NJ. and 90
superseded by trains 90 and "a, and the
latter train will do the work of the ac-
commodatiCn train on the trip above
mentioned. leaving Augusta at $40 and
running to South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21
KIDNEY AND HEART TROUBLES,

\ prominent Chicago physician has
discovered a marvellous cure for kidney
and heart troubles and has been -
deluscd with letters from afflicted
persons that he cannot answer them
all. He has requested Mr. r. O'Brien,
Oh Sixth avenue. New York City, a
gentleman connected with the manu-
facture of certain potent drugs, 70
send out, at the doctors expenses, Il
printed slip containing the full
prescription. so that any one can have
it filled at the nearest drug store. Mr..
OErien will mail it free of charge to
any one who writes for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21
FROM THE CONSTITUTION.
Interesting GaveI Presented Last Night
to Trinity Commandery.

An interesting feature of last even
ings stated cOnclave Of Trinity Com
mandery, No. :, X t.. was the pre-
sentatiOn Of an oak gavel made from
one of the original knees of the fa-
NOUS frigate Constitution. The gav"l
was the gift of Sir Knight I. NJ. Rum
ney. q member of Trinity Commanders
who has resided for several years in
Cambridge. Mass. He sent it to Past
Commander Plaisted who presented it
to the cOmmandery, after reading the
letter received from Mr. Rumney.
The gavel is solidly made and hand
somely polished, and bears two silver
bands. Upon one is inscribed Pro
scented to Trinity Commandery. No. 4.
knights Templars. Augusta, Me. by
Sir Knight Thomas NJ. Rumncy. Sep
tember 20 1907" Upon the other is in
scribed: This gavel is made from a
portion nf the IT, s. F'rigate Consti-
tuition, Launched at Boston, Sept. 20.
1877, Captured British Frigate Guer-
riere Aug, Il, 1872: Java, Dec %.
1872; Pictur. 1914; Cyane and Levant,
Feb. 20 1S15" 1t is interesting to
note that yesterday was the 10th an
niversary of the launching Of the Con-
stitution. The relic is a most valuable
one and will be Very highly priced by
the Augusta Sir knights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21
WHITMAN g. ADAMS C0MPAMY
AUGUSTA MAINE

turned TO her home town to teach Or
not.
II have abundant faith in the coun
try schools IF Maine. said Supcrin-
tendent smith LAS it is now, we have
about half OF the children Of the stat"
in tho country schools. | believe that
the rural schools Of the State are bet
ter now than they have been. ari TINT
they are going to be better than they
are today.
The topic. How to Improve ~" Work
of Teachers in the SorNire.y was next
discussed. Superintendent BAH sad thlt
he employed many methods t. secure
the nettcrment of the work. II" saw 70
il that there WAS 4 work on pedagogy
on each teachers desk. besides the cdH-
|cational magazines. II" has held = num-
her Of teachers meetings. tncludin" =
five days conference. Mr.. !iHll 7lS' "U'-
lined Il ltlan FIR recording the work of
teachers.
Superintendent Smith asked relative
to visitation Gay. when the teachers
ehonld visit other schools than their
own Surt Ban said that it hal been
his experience that visiting teachers
saw only their nriChbors' defects.
The state superintendent W1s Of the
opinion that teachers should be r.
CURED to attend only those teachers
mpeting: whcr" wcr" discussed The
methods ana management Of their "Wn
particular class Of work. and NOT E"n-
eral pedagogical questions.
The conft renee WAS adjourned ut ar
P. NJ.
4 similar conference will ho held 1T
Bango- Saturday, ANA IT," last of tn"
series AT Pressure Isle Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21
NEW HUSBAND
Quite an Improvement on Old One.

"I have been compelled to stop
drinking it, | said to a friend who
asked me to strengthen up on cup Of
her good coffee Well she said that
needn't bother you. for I have Postum
Food Coffee here, which completely
cured a friend Of mine Of sick head
aches
Il tried her coffee and it was very
home was disappointed. soon
found that l was not making 1t cor
rectly. but by putting in two heaping
teaspoonfuls Of Postum for each per
son and letting it boil twenty minutes.
it was delicious.
Il had at that time been an Invalid
for several years, but did not know my
trouble was caused by coffee drinking,
of which | was very fond. I'M
mediately began to feel better after
leaving off coffee and using POSTUM.
and stuck to it.
"One day l met lady who was
troubled the same as | was. and whose
anpearance on the street really
shocked me, for she was 50 emaciatcd.
She exclaimed in surprise at my I'M
proved appearance. and wanted 70
know what l had been doing. She
asked me if l had had a healer Of any
kind. l said. Yes. have allow "a
Postum Food Coffee to work the al
most complete miracle of curing me-
My husband has been absent from
home for some time. and has been IN
wretched health. having been in the
hospital twice for Indigestion. | wrote
him to stop using coffee and try
Postum-told him also just how tt
make it. Yesterday received letter
from him in which he says. / am feel
ing very much better. thanks TO YOU
and Postum. I sleep better. eat better
ana in fact. my dear. am quite an i'm
nroyement on the old husband.
..There's a Reason" Read The RoaC
to MELVILLE in pkgs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21

The handsome chestnut filly Matte
Wilkes. owned by $. ID. Rlaisdell Of
this city, has made 4 record to be
proud Of this fall Arriving home Thurs
day night. after an absence Of less than
two weeks. she brought home four blue
ribbons. having won first prize at Rich
mond, Waterville, Readfeld and Wind-
sor in the class for standard bred
2-year-old FLIES. In that time she tray
elled 100 miles on the road besides
her track ana cavalcade work. demon
stratirS her ability for road work as
well as her style and form. Matte
Wilkes is a deep chestnut. standing
Isl hands high and weighing 912
pounds She is by Nelson's Wilkes.
dam by Cylex by Nelson, second dam
by Sandy Morris 2.21.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21

Here is what is said of the "Merode"
hand finished underwear Russell &
Weston Co. are advertising in today'ss
Journal. 1t is thoroughly feminine IN
it's conception; made for women, by
women, under the most careful ny
gienic auspices; safeguarded by every
conceivable method that experience
and care can provide; its supervision
extended so far as to include the
physical and material condition Of the
operatives engaged in its manufacture,
embodying the surroundings conduct
i've to the production of really high
class garments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21

The work on the addition to the
court house is making good progress.
Friday morning, the stone work had
been completed to the second course
above the first story. and the inside
brick work, which is necessarily a
little behind the stone work, was being
pushed rapidly. AS the addition be-
gins to take form, the citizens Of Au-
gusta are getting some idea of how the
whole building will look when the ad-
ditiOn is completed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21

The city will commence Monday
morning the work Of cutting down the
Thorn hill. so-callcd, on the east side
of the river. for the purpose of reduc-
ing the grade, by blasting off the top
and filling in at the foot Of the hill.
This hill as it is at present is one of
the stcepest grades in the city, and as
it is Of clay it is one Of the hardest to
climb in wet weather. The work in
hand will lessen the grade to con-
siderable extent and will be an inn
provement that will be greatly ap-
preciated by people who have occasion
to do any teaming into town from the
section east Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.
OF Maine Federation Q: Women's Cluos
at Augusta, Oct. 1918.

The 18th annual meeting Of the
Maine Federation Of Women'N cubs
will be held III Augusta October 10 +"
1S The convention will open with q
reception in the City hall on WcdncS-
day evening. oct 16. The regular
meetings will be held in the Winthrop
Street Baptist church.
on Thursday there will be q public
address by Miss Sarah Louise Arnold.
dean Of Simmons College. on The
Education Of Women in the goth Cen
tury''
An interesting program is assured.
There will be the usual reduC ti"n in
railroad rates il effect October Il to
49,
Full Information regarding hotels
and boarding houses may be obtained
By addressing Miss f. A. Thumpson,
23t state street. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21

Car No. % of the Winthrop and Au-
gusta line Of the Lewiston, Augusta &
Waterville Street Railway came to
grief at the turnout on Water street.
near the postoffice. Friday morning.
The car has two trolley arms. and just
as the car reached one of the spans
in the wires above the turnout. the
motorman gave a pull to the rope OF
The forward trolley in order to fasten 1t
down safer distance from the over
head wires. BY some uneXplain"d
mishap. the patent locking device
which is used to prevent just such &C
cidents failed to work. and the trolley
snapped up among the wires OF the
span. There was a thud on the car
roof which caused the passengers to
dodge. and down came the troiieE'
which had been broken off about 1901
from the base. The wires also were
somewhat damaged. and 1t required
the services of small crew later III
the forenoon to put them in order
After some delay, the car proceeded
the second trolley being used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-21

one Augusta young lady OF three
summers has placed new CON
struction on the meaning of the Lords
prayer and last Sunday morning pre-
ceeded to follow it out. She has two
little brothers a few years older than
herself, and after they had gone 70
church and she was playing around II"
sitting room she stopped in The midst
of her diSersbn and going to her moth
err asked: "Say. mamma, is this what
brnthers are DOING" and suiting tire
acttes6 To the word knelt by her moth
sr's si,Ie and began to repeat the prayer
.She hal to have some assistance from
1ier rno1her. but got along very well
until she reached the line: Give US this
dav our daily bread" when she jumped
to her feet and ran to the pantry say
ing: Give me mine right now. quick