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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
TEAMS TO ARRIVE
HERE TOMORROW.
North, Carolina and Virginia
Polytechnic ito Play Here
Thursday.
RECORD CROWD is EXPECTED

20 1910 Vt - $500 f.a,.Nf !.
rho football teams OF tie Virginia
Polytechnic Institute ana the Unlver-
slty OF North Carolina, .whicli<arc to
close their season In n hard game lierc
on Thursday, have practically COM
pleted their preparations for the game,
and both will leave tomorrow for this
city. Both teams will spend Wednes-
day night In the city, tic v. p. ]. boys
probably at the Richmond. To-day
they will havcssignal practices, and
only sic!i exercise as to keep then, in
condition for Thursday. The Tech
team had hard game saturday. and n
long ride from Annapolis back 10
Blacksburg, and with hardly a days
rest, they must take the train back
from Blacksburg to Richmond. a 225
mile ride. II they can stand the strain
OF all this travel and then win from
well-rested and perfectly conditioned
team here ON Thursday. II Will be n
high commentator on the work Of
Couch Williams in conditioning them.
University OF Virginia on one coca
ss:n n few years ago played the Car
tDcduLllNl khHie III
folk en- Saturday. and on the follow
ing Thursday played North Carolina
III Richmond. They made miserably
poor showing and lost the game. too.
History may, repeat itself In the case
of the v. p. I. eleven. They have GER
tainly had trying weeks work cut
out for them.
The yirginians made q splendid
showing against Annapolis. their de-
fensive work especially being highly
commended by the Annapolitan critics.
eleven could have held the Navy team
to such a score ut this stage Of the
season. the eve of their final game with
ryyeat Point at Philadelphia Saturday.
Special trains are to be run by the
Southern Railway from Chapel Hill
and from various points In North Caro-
lima "Wednesday night and Thursday
morning, unloading hundreds OF Caro-
linians and large wads OF Carolina
money In this city just before the
game. This Is Curolinas chance to-
close rather unsuccessful season with
a victory that will In large measure
atone for, its defeats. II was tied by
washington and Lee, barely beaten by
Virginia. and finally defeated by Glenn
son College. The scalp of the Techs
will he some balm for these wounds.
md Coach Lamson and Captain Mann
will come after 1t.
Meanwhile Coach C. r. williams.
has husky team beaten but twice
this season and then by team that
tied Virginia and was beaten only
by the Agricultural and Mechanical
college of North Carolina, and on last
saturday by the great Naval Academy
team, They have beaten Georgetown
aud Washington and Lee and every
other team they have played The
eleven has been brought TO Its best
condition late In the season, and is
stronger than 1t has ever been. Be-
sides the regulars. the v. P. I. has a
team of substitutes. any of whom are
bout as good as the regulars.
The game will be called at p. NJ.
Saturday and 35-minute halves Will
probably be played. With ten minute
jntermission this VIII make so minutes.
and. allowing 10 minutes for time taken
out. would make just two hours gross
time. This means that the game
should be over by O'Clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
JOCKEY pALApY HURT.
Florence N. Proves Surprise OF the Day
IN City Park Card.

q
NEW ORLEANS. La. November e5.-.
Jockey Dalaby was seriously injured
at City Park to-day, when Coltness.
his mount, fell Just after the start.
Florence N. at 10 to 1, winner of the
first race, was surprise, and but
little money was placed on her.
First race-five furlongs; maiden two
year-old flllies-Fl0rence N C13 to ~
first. LaSoeur &c to 81 second. Georgia
Girl (even) third. Time. l:06.
Second receive and half furlongs;
four-year-olds and up; selling-De
Reszke 6 to 81 first. Lucy Young q to
y second. Or. McCleur e to u third.
Time. 1912 2-5.
Third race-seven furlongs: three
yeer-olds: selllng-Ccnvllle a to ~
first. Frank Lord q to % second. Com
lnunipnw (out) third. Time. 1885.
Fourth race--flve furlongs; two-year-
lids; selling-Orlando 60 to 10) first,
Adrian g to q second. Florida Glen
Is to - third. Time. 1:05 1-5.
Fifth race-six furlongs; selling
Refined q to 81 first Katie Powers
&c to ID second, Charlie Thomason G.
to - third. Time. 1:1s 40
Sixth race-milc ard an eighth: SELL
ing-Docile' to 2) first. Little Elkin
$50 to u second, Liebert (out) third.
Time, 2:04 les.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
Ho,vITzERs HAVE GAME.
Artillery Team to Tackle Formidable
fredericksburg College EIeYcn.

Tho Richmond owitzer football
team will play Flti 1ericksburg Col
lege at Frederlcksb .rg5 Thanksgiving
Day. The Howitzer team Is in god
shape. having done hard practice. for
several nights, and will be especially
instructed tonight and Tomorrow
night.
4 number of men from the battery
will go with the team, all In uniform.
to root and lend the encoura cement
the team deserves for their good work.
Tho artillery is confident of victory.
and fredericksburg will have to play
some to hold the score down. the
men say.
The squad. as It will so to Freder-
Atkinson. tackle: Moody, guard:
.Ayres. centre; De Frees. end: Bahen
tcaptnin). half back: Ryan guard Har-
ton. tackle: Reid. half back; Miller.
end Frazier. tackle:- Banister. guard;
Rowe. end: mcfarland. quarter; lllig.
full back: Blarton tackle: Seay. centre;
j. C Jones. acting manager
The Howitzers will PLAY the Olympia
Team Saturday. at Christ Church
grounds at p. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
EDDY ESCAPES BOMB
Wire Attached Lay Across Path by
Which He Left Home.

Wire Attached Lay Across Path by
Which He Left Home.
SIOUX8 CITY. IOWA, November 90
An attempt was made yesterday to as
sassinate George w, Glover, son Of
Mary Glover Baker Eddy. the Christian
Science leader, following his refusal
suit. He had been assessed $4,000.
Al Mr.. Glover lives Attend South Du-
kota- While leaving his home this
he noticed a wire lying across
his path, Following II up he came
upon cylindrical object. 1t proved to
he a can filled with sugs and dynu-
mite. With a percussion cap. The chief
OF police has 1t in his charge, and a
quiet investigation Is being made.
lei will reopen the matter In the
courts before I pay over ono cent"
Glover says, II havegnlready commu-
with my lawyers In the Fast.
AS sfor the court costs being taxed
against my. daughter, let them tax II
they WISH"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
Old GLORY HORSE SALE.
Many Fast ,Trotters, PAGERS aud Show
Horses Mt Auction.


IIOrses ut Auction.
RI NEW YORK, November e5.-This
week the horses change places with2the
spectators Mt Madison Square Garden,
What was the promenade during the
horse show is now the ring where the
.trotters and PAGERS are to be on View
during the sale thatSis to be on there
until December 4th.
b ,Notahles In the world Of harness
racing have arrived from many points,
Europe A, C.. Pennock, who
trains for Louis. Winans. In England,
arrived on the Minneapolis; "A. II. Stark,
who has been In Dublin for two years,
was q passenger on the Marretnnia,
i u. IT, Geers. the foremost Of the
knights Of the sulky In this country,
is also In the CITY, Ills pet trotter,
iFIighball, aios 1-s,yis to be sold on
Thanksgiving Day, along with several
other fast steppers that the ssilent
man" had last summer. Just before
he left Memphis Geers had the bad
luck to be thrown out OF cart ana
have q RIB fractured,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
WAKE FOREST WINNER.
It's Basket Ball Five Dcci.iyeiy De-
tents That OF Trinity.

opeClaI 10 \ ne utS.LlSpdlCn.J
DURHAM. n. c.. November 35.-wake
Forest College defeated Trinity Col
lege here tonight in basket ball by a
score OF 90 to II. The game was very
good. although not what was expected.
The locals seemed to play in hard
luck. and lost many points OH fouls.
From the very beginning. however the
game was intensely exciting, and one
of the hardest fought that has been
played here for come time. Although
the score would indicate a decisive
victory for Wake Forest. 1t WAS in the
main a closely contested game. 1t
was witnessed by b large crowd OF the
faculty, students and people from the
city Twenty minute halves were
played.
Thesscore by halves was-First half.
9 to In favor of Wake Forest; second
half. II to in favor OF Wake Forest.
Referee. Crozier. Umpire. Cord.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
SAYS HE is MURDERER.
Negro, Relieved to BE Crazy, Locked
Up in LynchhurE Jail.

hI4YNCHBURG, VA. November a5.-
William Whitlock. a powerful negro.
who Is believed to be nraaS, lis being
held In the city jail pending an inyes-
gro last night that he had killed n
man IN Bedford county. The police
have heard Of no trouble In Bedford,
and they believe the negro lis insane,
and that his talk is simply that or an
insane mind.
Whltlocks declared that he and his
partner had killed u negro ntthcile OF
the Baldwin Detective Agency. He
negro 1 detective,,s and willie they we're ere
walking along the railway track his
partner threw the detective under a
passing train, causing his death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Acndemy-Dnrk.
Bijou-.The Dancer md the King.p
MISUNDERSTANDING Rink.
rk of Miss spooncr.

Good Work of Miss Spooncr.
at the Bijou last night dainty Miss
Cecil Spooner, who as Lola. the dancer
In THE Dancer and the King" made
a complete conquest of the hearts OF
all who saw her. This charming little
actress is the embodiment of sprightli-
ness and vim and her every, movement
lis grace itielt.
"The. DANGER and the King differs
at the Bijou in that it is noY q musical
comedy. but play with a very alb
so:hins and fascinating plot. and but
little opportunity is afforded for spe.
fairs Of king and company Of
strollinS Bohemian players are intro
dllced MANY delightful characters. ali
OF whom were entrusted to competent
John Milton. as Count Able. Prime Min
lister of Bavdrre. renderedla characteri-
cation of his part well worthy OF praise.
a a. ID -. Rob,. ". Smiley. as Giles. the
h y nnss private eecrstary, deserves COM
stage manager, ss.ve an admirable
presentation OF the strolling PLAYER
with lines from Shakespeare bubbling
c iron M, ms lips; The play deserves spe.
objectionable lines. while the costumes
We're all fresh and in some Instances
ela oorate; the scenery all that could
pc desired. and among the girls with
minor parts there appear some very
The Dancer and tho King will be
p Pro, Tuesday and Wednesday. and
The Girl Rallies with Miss Cecil
Spooner and the same company. on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with
usual matinees for both pieces.
On Thanksgiving Day.
Under Southern Skies comes ia the
Academy on THANKSGIVING Dav. matt-
nee and night for the first time this
season. Since It was seen here. Under
southern Skies has appeared in mf ny
cities. and has always drawn large and
enthusiastic audiences.
The entire production this season will
be quite up to, If. indeed. 1T does not
surpass the standard of excellence set
last season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
5KEsWICK TEAM WINS

Horses from Albcmarlc County Make
Great Showing In New York.
Among the owners at the New York
Horse Show was the famous hunt team
county, Of which Mr.. JULIAN Norris Is
master. The team was composed of
David Gray, Keswick. and Majesty, rid
den by Mr.. Norris, Mr.. White and TIP
per.
Mr.. Morris's David Gray took two
blue ribbons at the show.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
Stcffcn to Lead Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL, November 25.-
Walter Steffen. ~quarterbatk on the
University of Chicago football team,
has been elected to the captalncy for
1908. Steffen this year proved to be
a second Eckersall andSisS expected to
make n splendid captain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
amusements.
Colonel Ferari's African Jungle
and Trained Animal Arena

NORWOOD rARK-sIIoRT pAIE ONLY.
COMMENCING &{
F WEDNESDAY,, NOV. a1TI, AT s r. M.
Performances, y $50 and s. u, M Daily.
200--Livins geological EShbts---s 800
Admission, s5c.: Children, Zoe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
Bank Looter Pleads Guilty.

,ANNIsToN. ALA, Novembef s5.-In the
uMsssta staiss Geqrs Wiam y wIer ls!e
charged With Sembezslen,qrt OF the funds ioi
that Institution In conjunction With thu
former president, Lewis M. Dyke, now serY-
ing.'n term OF tlve years. entered a. plea OF
2ullLY, Santenca was deferred
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26

Gee. was glad to hear that they
put In handmade mayor and dis.
trict attorney and all the rest. instead
of a machine made outfit. at San Fran
cisco last week, for, now they can make
good their bluff Of giving everybody q
good city government and the square
n neatrv Mr. and Tn e ahe IN ay nns Writss
something like the tailors who build
UP our fine business suits. They are
men Of high ideals, and the suits are
hand made all right all right. heard
the boss asking n drummer what was
the matter with San Francisco. and
he said: The trouble is they raise too
1t will be different now. Some folks
make clothing and depend upon talk
to sell It. There is no hot air in our
good handmade suits
and overcoats that start in at $12.5O
and some for $4,000 and $500. The
place to buy good suit and overcoat
is where they have got 'em.
y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26

Mr.. Arthur n. Ewing and family. OF
Nelson, and Mr.. $. NJ. Shepherd, of
Bath. are among the Nrginians at
Murphy's.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26

+. v. Fowlkcs, OF Burkeville; DIR. ID.
j. anderson, of Norfolk. and r. l.. Cole,
Of Chilhowie. are among the Virginians
at the Jefferson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
Auttion 6alts, Ubis Nap.
BY Nfcveigh 4. .tsllnn,
Real ESTATE Agents.
No. liz E.Nlain Street.
AUCTION S4hrt,
or
No. AZ S. Pine ST.

As executrix OF Elizabeth Virginia.
Glenn, ana in pursuance of n decree iof
the Chancery Court of the city OF RicIi-
lnond. entered on the 18th day or No.
,p ,etn. 100 in tho suit styled "f,llxa
, virginia Glenn VS.. Charles j. BiI-
premises. on 81, 100
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 20. 1907.
at 4 o'clock r. NJ the frame dwelling
and lot known as No. i22 South Pine
The lot fronts 80 feet. more or less.
on the west line or Pine Street, between
Albemarle and Spring Streets, and runs
mack s,E so rect. more or legs to an alley.
TERMS: One-third or the PURCHASE
money to he paid in cash and thu
balance at two equal credits OF six ana
twelve months, the credit payments tu
be evidenced by negotiable notes OF thu
purchaser with interest added from tia
day OF sale, and secured by deed OF
trust on the property. or for nll cash,
at the option of the purchaser.
ANNA DOMAIN,
EXecutrix.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26

Thomas w. Prior. advance agent for
"a Contented Woman" which Will
play at the Bijou next week. is regis
tered at the Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
vs.. ACADEMY TODAY
Championship Football Game 0
Preparatory School Elcvens
at Park.

To-day at the Broad STREET Park the
game between hiclinond High School
and the Richmond Academy, which was
scheduled for last Fr.uay. will be play
ed. the two teams were hot able TO
get together on the ap,oin.ed day Il
account of the ran. they We're ke. ed
up to high pitch for the game, the n,
and the excitement has not abated.
Neither eleven wished the game post
poned. but a little more practice would
not refrigerated by either side. as this
contest will practically deei1e, ne
cha mpionship OF the trepai utory schools
OF the city. -
This league is composed OF McGuire's
University School. Richmond Acaoemy
and Richmond High school. and Oft. rs
a cup to the best team, both In foet-
ball and base ball.
McGuires has been greatly hardicap-
ped this football season on account of
the lightness of It's eleven. and, all
though fine ball has been PLACED with
thu heavier teams, 1t has not Won any
games.
The Academy and High School are
alb tut of an evan weight. In the, pre-
vioue game between thes. two schools
TIL la tc- Won by sc r. II to O.
whe thev me tod one of the
hardest foug't games that has ever
been pl -yc1 1, th ci bet IN any
tw, rreo schooli ! ex &c d. The
line-uo of the two clevens will be as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
Gol,,,r Some.

G0lng Some.
Fannin $50 the family IN the flat next
yours has n monograph eli? How many
records have they?
Frick---Henfen only knnws! But thnv
brcke their best previous record, last sun
day. by five hours and tMcnty-sx minutes
j !
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26

Hon. Thomas H. Edwards, foater
delegate-elect to the House from the
district composed of tho counties of
King William and Hanover. was In the
city yesterday looking after some legal
matters in the United States Court.
Mr.. Edwards has served in the House
in the primary, he was unopposed at the
general election. He resides at West
Point. and was at one time a. law part
ner or Hon. Samuel L. Kelley. OF this
city;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
November 10th in the Annals Of Sport


cbempionship, twentyss2ne roRnns .,,Is,
match for tho Z
!. Shark
FnSamu Loop
# &
Military Acadenny q.
In
s. ~ IS .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26

Hon. J. Tinsley Coleman. of Lynch
burg. ono OF the most brilliant lawyers
In the Piedmont section of the State,
is here, attending the sessions of the
State Supreme Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26

John Y. sneed of Danville. and j..
n. Taylor, of Bristol. are at the Park
Hotel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26

a number of prominent Southside
We're In the city last night.
but met accidentally. ana their visit
has no special Significance. Among
them We're Captain j. NJ. Harris and
Hon. Thomas a. OVERLY. OF Blackstone.
Or. Floyd j. Gregory, OF Ilaysville, and
Mr. Marvin Smithey. OF Lawrenceville.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
Heard and Seen
in Public Places


Many Democrats In the eastern sec
cizng party leaders ii, the Ninth, DIS ,i
trict for "iaying down" and declining
to make n nomination for Congress
against Mr.. e. Bascom Slemp, the re
publican nominee. to succeed tile ia.c
Campbell Slenip. Eastern virginia
Democrats are accustomed to fight
straight from the shoulder, hit or MISC,
win or losc. at all times. and they DO
not talie kindly to tile idea OF tier
fellows in tic Southwest to choose
between a straightout machine Repub-
liGnn and an independent Republican.
"lf were n voter In the Ninth DIS
trlct." said Prominent Democrat last
night, II would not vote at all Ii
were forced to vote | should vote for
Seinp. becauAe l do not believe In any
compromiso or middle ground. man
running for office should be one thing
or the other. Colonel Bailey has no
better claim to Democratic support
than has Mr.. Slemp. They are both
Republicans and for my part I vii!
mot undertake toihelp settle Republican
rows. We have enough OF them III
our own party. commend Governor
Tyler and other leaders who struggled
in favor OF making n straight party
fight and totally disagree with Judge
Rhea and his followers, who succeeded
in tying the hands Of the Democrats
of the district and preventing them
from having STANDARD. bearer in the
coming fight
p The election will take place on De-
cember nth, ana the candidates Will be
C. Bascom Slcnlp. OF Wise, and ID. +.
Bailey. OF Bristol. From all that can
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26

The vice.presdent and general man
ager of one OF the largest manufactur-
ing plants in the State told "a good
story at q popular downtown restau-
rant last night, illustrating the natural
shrewdness OF the old-time Virginia
darby had been driving a cart at the
plant. He stood we'll with his em-
ployers, but one day he fell outside
the breastworks." He had Cooked upon
the wine when 1t was red" and leaving
his cart he craw1ed under q nearby
trestlc and fell asleep. For this he
was promptly discharged by the "boss,"
who held to strong views with refer
ence to temperance.
The old negro grew very psnltent,
according to the story, and wrote the
to be reinstated. None of these let
ters received attention. and finally the
old man. in desperation. decided to ap-
peal to a higher court. Thereupon he
wrote q most pathetic letter to the
aforesaid vicc-president and general
manager.
Dear Mr.. General Manager" said
the unique letter. II have importuhed
the boss several times about getting
my Job back, and cannot hear from
him. know l done wrong, but /
promise you I will never do so again.
Last night I had a dream, and saw
a vision which gives me hope. This
vision said Rise, Aaron, rise, and go
after your Job, and you will get It,"
Aaron was reinstated and held his
place until he died few years ago
OF natural causes. HE kept his word
strictly" said the general nanager.l
and 1T was pleasure to NE to be
ablc to restore the faithful old soul to
biv ,1o +
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
.0pdCl| Manufacturing P|Qlt
ENLARGED.

ENLARGED.
We have recently enlarged our Optical
Manufacturing Plant to keep pace with
the growing demand for the promptest
and best possible service. Prescription
Work is our specially, and the most
complicated lenses are ground on the
premises. Knowing the importance Of
proper glasses,we furnishthe Best Only,
and our success is based upon merit
alone. This We guarantee to maintain
inthe tutureas we have in the past du-
ring the nearly quarter century -four
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-09-18
THE GRAVE OF POCAHONTAS
Indian Woman Celebrated in History
Buried in London

There is no character in American
history about whom so little is known
by the average reader Of school his
tory as Pocahontas, the celebrated
daughter Of Powhattan. Romance has
been so entwined about the career Of
this Indian girl that it is difficult to
accept the dry facts. However, Che
latter when properly presented, are
Of interest to every ore. II fsthe same
with comedy that is properly pre-
sented by competent people, and this
is the reason Why THE Irish Senator, !"
that will be seen in this city in the
near future, interests all who see it.
An the little details have been care
fully looked after with minute care
by Joe w. Spears, the manager, who
wonders "Why mirth is natures best
remedy for Ills"