The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-07

called for, tonight, and the business to
be transacted is Of utmost Importance
to the city. since the plant has not
come up to the plans and specifications
as far as the mechanical side Is con-
cerned.
The product turned out is indeed ex
cellent, and since Sunday it has been
in operation and has filtered the worst
x water that has come down the JtmeS
In years.
However, the plant is not satisfac-
tory, and the committee has attempted
on several occasions to hold this meet
quorum. Judging from the present
f prospects, it is doubtful whether a
quorum will be had tonight. Two
other committees are scheduled to meet,
and therefore 1t Us doubtful as to a
quorum being had.
This brings out the fact more clearly
that some other arrangement should
be made as to the Council committee
meetings. During this week ten meet
ings have been scheduled. and two or
three committees have had to meet on
the same night. As q consequence some
OF them have had to hurry through
work in order to give way to the
others. The meetings should be so ar
ranged that there would be no conflict,
and this brings out the point that the
Fire and Police Commissioners should
be taken from the citizens and not the
Council, as Is now the case. 4:
Ball ut Leader Hull.
The dancing class of the Misses
Owen will give the final ball tonight
ga mall dst Is premises to be
of the season. The May Pole" and
other fancy dances will be danced in
the early part Of the evening, and later
german will be in order.
DR.. Archcr's VIII Probntcd.
The will Of the late DR.. Edgar Arch
ad In 10y L. nd
to probate In the Corporation Court
at $500. 900. a.S1r. William H. Lucke Of
Rich disqualified as executor Of the
estate.
He He beaueaths to his granddaughter
and Charlotte Air Line Railroad stock
s ana the residence, No. So7 cambridge
Lancaster. Of Richmond until she has
become Of age
. The residue Of the estate is to be
divided e,1, among Mrs; Carrie Y. Clopton.
Richmond, and four grandchildren,
children of tho late Wistcr Archer.
The estate is comprised chiefly Of rail-
road stocks and bonds.
Superintendent Resigns.
Captain William Blankenship, for
twenty-five years superintendent of the
schools of Chesterfield county, has re-
signed bis position. His resignation
was handed to tho Board of Education.
on account of his health.
He Is veteran Of the Confederate
War and lost limb In that conflict.
His resignation will cause universal
regret throughout the county.
,,i ne tor was a,,, student at the Virginia
the war. and no sooner had tho call
to arms been sounded than he respond
Cd, and enlisted In the Confederate
army. He lost his limb at Chambers
burg.
At this time tho name Of Rev. ]. y.
Nettles. who has been teaching in Ches
tcrfe!d for some years, has been men
TONED as MS probable successor. The
vacancy Will be filled at the next meet
Ing OF tho Board Of Education.
Personals and briefs,
Superintendent S. j. Jones OF Maury
Ssmetery. recently elected to succeed
& William Allen, was yesterday adminis-
2ered me oath of Office by City Auditor
This morning. between the hours OF 8
and $50 o'clock, the battery of Rich
mond Howitzers who will march to the