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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
Mr.. ROVE LEAVES
THE POST OFFICE
One Of the Oldest Men in the
Service to Enter
Bank.
HAS INTERESTING HISTORY

Mr.. William Wallace Rowe, one OF
the Oldest post-oftice clerks in this
section of the country in point Of SER
vice. and one whose record Is alto
gether unique, resigned his position
In the Richmond Office yesterday to
accept one in the Bank of Crozet.
Mr. Rowe was born in New Kent
county. and came to Richmond in
1S47, when but two years OF age. He
entered the postal service as a clerk
in 1852, when Mr.. John o. steger was
the post-of1ice was made the treasury
building of the Confederate States.
It was then removed to the Old Spots
wood Hote, where 1t remained until
the war closed.
ION the night previous to the evac-
uation." said Mr.. Rowe, In talking
over the matter with a Tines-Dis-
patch man last night. Mr.. Steger
called all the Clerks together and
asked us to go to Greensboro. re-
NAMED here with my people to look
after them.
THE next morning about 8 o'clock,
went to the post-oftice; went In and
locked the door. No one was there.
except myself. About half an hour
later. Lieutenant Day OF the Elev-
and knocked at the door. I let him In
telling him I expected So &c one.
Showed Him the Letters.
"tIc asked me for the flag OF truce
letters which / showed him.
He left, and In about un hour re-
turned with General Munford, TO whom
II delivered the letters and AL yaluables,
including the keys to the Office.
then left the office and saw the mob
breaking into and looting stores.
Went through the store Of Sampson
Jones g. Co., at Ninth and Main Streets,
and as came out Federal officer
forced me to work n hand engine to
help put out the fires In that locality
especially that which was burning the
United Presbyterian Church. at the
corner of Franklin and Eighth Streets.
"Mr. Sharp was shortly afterwards
appointed postmaster. He sent for mo
and offered me place on condition
that ! take the ironclad oath, which
I promptly declined. When Mr.. cleye-
land was elected the first time was
appointed superintendent OF carriers In
the Richmond postoilice. Shortly there
after the civil service Law went into
effect, and have continued In the
office ever since, having been clerk
In the registry division when I handed
Nh. Cabell my resignation to-day"
Mr.. Rowe Is one OF the few men In
the State who served In the Post -Otficp
Department OF tho Confcderncy. When
he entered the service there were only
about ten men In the Office.
Mr., Rowe was twice married. Hih
hrst wife was Miss McMlnn, OF thii
city. III 1898 he married Misc Susie
|Waylapd, of Crozet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
National Association for the
Study OF Epilepsy Was Held at
the Jefferson Yesterday.

Strong and convincing addresses
marked the two sessions yesterday OF
the seventh annual meeting of the Ma.
tional Association for the Study OF
Epilepsy and the Care and Treatment
of Epileptics, at the jefferson Hotel.
The morning session was called to
order by DR.. Everett Flood. president
of the association. at half-past Ia
O'Clock.
Governor Swanson welcomed the visi-
tors in hearty and cordial manner,
and expressed great interest and SYM
pathy in the great work they are
doing. He called their attention to the
fact that such institutions as have been
established for epilept.cs in other parts
of the country are needed In the State
of Virginia, and begged them to look
into the methods now employed In this
State. to criticize them and give them
the benefit of their experience and OBJ
servations.
A short but very happy speech OF
welcome was made by DR.. Ennion G.
Williams, who is in charge OF the COM
mittee. The Mayor also spoke.
DR.. Flood delivered the presidents
address, which was followed by the
reading OF the reports from the States
and institutions.
Officers Elected.
After the addresses and papers had
been read. the following officers for the
ensuing year were elected: DR.. H. NJ.
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Food Poisons.
90 Per Cent. OF All Diseases tue Result
of Undiscstcd putrcfyiug Foods.

Men OF affairs, women OF society and
chituren WIKI active BRAINS are too
often sedentary IN their hau!ts, giving
nltle time 70 exercise. 10 TINS evil ia
auued tl!al OF nign and irregular Nv
ins-as Il result, the stollaun cannot
stanu the oeiuunuS maze upon 1t, me
abused ana oVertaAeu stomach does
not properly 40 the WORK or ulgcsrlon,
1000 taken N lerlueAtS ana the poison
perlneates lac Mno.e system The BODY
Ioses III Me,Snt ana becomes a prey
Tor the attack OF WnateVer disease IT
may encounter.
Dld II ever occur to you how busy
that'stomacn OF yours ISL 1t only ho!us
tnree plnIs but IN one year you force
IL 10 tane IN 2,4VO pounus OF material,
uisest II ana prepare II Tor asslm,4aIion
Mnen overworked. We crowd it Win
steaks and pastry, irrltate It's juices
Win spices and acids, and expect the
stomach 70 40 is WORK. 1t can't do it..
All over the inner layer OF the stom-
acn are glands Minch secrete the juices
necessary to digestion. The entrance
81 loou into the stomach is the slg4aI
Tor these glands TO do their work me
more the 1000, and the more lndigesti-
Die, the greater the demand upon them
ana upon the muscles OF the wall au-
| joining.
Thipk OF the tons OF high-seasoned
Igame, sWeetmeats and appetlzers
erammed into this little four ounce
mil, and then wonder If you viii, why
Sou are Dizzy or nausealed or constr
lpated Don't blame your stomach or
curse your late thai you should be born
SO unfortunate. Blame yourseIr and
/ apply the remedy.
First, set slaall package OF stuart's
i dyspepsia Tablets taking one after
each meal and at bed time They are
A not medicine, but a digestive. Your
stomach Ia worn out and needs help,
nor medicine, Stuarts Dyspepsia Iah-
!ets van do the work that the stomach
iai!s TO Go, There's enough power In
one, gram OF Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
10 dlstst 1000 grains OF ordinary 1000.
so you needn't lear that anything vol
gested. 1'',''
strarts Dyspepsia Tablets will rout
. eae poi son because they remove the
sause.food fermentation. They ara
hasufe.s own cure for dyspepsia. The
hosL OF troubles dyspepsia is father OF
J cannot be numbered, for a heaithv
stenaeh Is the source OF all health
. set%e your opportunity before worse
sonallions confront you, send tosdav
: iS,.s a Tree trial package OF stuart,s
dyspepsia Tablets, They VIM mi g !,
Nv MI, stuart Bldg Marshall Mich -
druggists. Sa's " Soul
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

Weeks. Of the New Jersey Village for
Epileptics, Skillman, N. j.. president
DR.. w. f. Drewry, Of th. Central State
Hospital Petersburg. Va, first vice
president; DR.. Thomas c, Fl.zsmmons
of the Pennsylvania State Epileptic
Colony. Wilkesbarre, Pa. second vice
president, and DR.. j. F. Munson. OF
Craig Colony. sonyea. N. Y. secretary
and treasurer.
In the afternoon. as guests OF the
local physicians, the visitors were ten
dered a lunch at the Hermitage Club
after which, In carriages furnished by
the City Council. they were taken
around the city and shown the many
points of interest and the business en-
terprises Of the city.
Night Session.
AT the night session. which begun
at o'clock. papers were read by
Drs. j. S. DeJarnette. Staunton, Va,
Thomas G. FItzsimmons, OF Wilkes
barre. Pennsylvania, ]. Allison Hodges.
Richmond. Va. w. T. Shanahan. Son
yea. N. y, and others.
Practically all of the physicians.
most of whom are authorities on
epilepsy, are highly in favor of the
establishment OF colonies so that pa
tients may be moved to different en-
vironn1ents and live together under
the constant supervision as to their
mode OF life, food. hours of recrea-
ton and labor. Under these condi-
tions 1t is shown that the Individual
treatment which the doctors are then
able to give them is the most sue
cessful Besides. they are all agreed
that epilepttcs when allowed to go at
large are menace to the public and
themselves, on account of the fact
that in the hours Immediately pre-
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and worship with us il you come to

Richmond again.
1t was the most cordial reception, tho
most feeling benediction. received
from any minister. and had been IN
1877 churches in the different cities
had visited. did not wish to run the
risk of spelling my Impressions Of
Richmond churches, apd. having visited
thirteen. made this my last.
3 The following tribute Is paid to Rev,
Iere Witherspecn. pastor OF the Second
Church:
II can, frankly say that found all
the Richmond ushcrs kind and cordial
more SO than In any other city. Per-.
sons spoke to me In four churches.
Only two ministers spoke to me. but,
oh, how warm yet are the words OF one
OF them. the Reverend Jere Withcr.
spoon. y. d.. OF Grace Street PresbS-
terrain Church! In nine churches out
OF the thirteen, save for the ushers, I
WAS ignored
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
APPROVED CHANGES
IN MEDICAL STAFF
Warm Debate on Ordinance Re-
lating to City Home
Affairs.
CHAIRMAN LYNCH RESIGNS

In four-hour session last night the
Committee on Ordinance. Charter and
Reform rejected and adopted number
Of measures of unusual interest dis
cusslng almost every proposition from
the s,, tin a1 la value Of dog to the
sicians at the Almshouse. The COM
mittee refused to Increase the salary
Of Chief, OF Police Werner. but in;
$1,000 to $3.50. Incidentally, at Mr..
5umlauf's request. 1t kept the Curfew
Law. on the table.
ai9aass SsistiaE t. csa HAS az tie &c
visiting pRysteisas and n ssa 81 tSe
ibrsa to f q RESIDENT br nn nhysisanS
F. member Of the Committee on. Re.
lief OF the Poor. strongly urged its
passage. and showed wherein It would
Alderman Dabney opposed it, .declar-
Ing that It was the first step to the
formation Of q. central hospital. He
t.. the position that there should
have the visiting doctors at the home
M tS1e they we're W needsd He did not
don Gary want ed,,, = know how the
without. compensation.
"Fools or Grafters."
"rhe people think" replied MI. Dab
ney that members Of Council are
conts1nplatiom, but great many brand
Some rather sharp and pointed things
were said about the Possibility OF
tors. Finally, however, the various
amendments were voted down and the
ordinance was sent on to Council for
passage by nevote of s to 2.
Fight on Dog License.
After about a score Of applicants,
the committee got down to work and
fought hard over an ord nance to In
crease the tax on female dogs, from s.!
*, said that there. were nearly 5000
dog Licenses in Richmond Speaking
for. the 1000 owners Mr.. Gerry opposed
man Lynch said that much Of the dog
nuisance would be eliminated II the
lfcmployes at the pound did their duty
an, The, That institution was severely
Mr. Lynch resigned as chairman, al
main on the committee. subchalrmann
Councilman Umlauf was elected sub
Ischairman.
Keep Within Speed Limit,
Police Commissioner Duke appeared
IN support Of All ordinance which would
way and the privilege Of exceeding tn e
lapeed limit. It was rejected, The bi-
jcycle policemen. however. were per-
The proposed changes in the City
IEnGincer's Department We're deferred
luntil Alderman Dnbney's substitute
could be received from the City Ats
Itorney and considered. d
The pabpey ordnance to employ an
lexpert TO ascertain the value and earn
ing capacity OF tho gas and water de-
i,pnrtments was adopted The ordinance
ito modify the law relating to- fire es-
Icapes was rejected. 5 g
| With the exceptiono OF the. Police De-
lpnrtment, all ordinances to increase
lhnlarien Weve put on the table. ~ ny
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

recorded, in which the Granite Build
ing Company sold four small houses
and lots in Manchester to colored peo-
pie. The following are the purchasers
and the property: Charles Byrd, 17Os
Decatur Street, $3.50; Robert Green. 226
West Twenty First Street. $500;
Thomas Flowers, 119 West Twentieth
Street $3.50; and Bessie B. Rayford,
wife OF John E. Rayford, cambridge,
between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Streets. $500.
o. w. Pond and E. B. Brown were
arrested last night for fighting in a
town saloon. They were bstled
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

Street Christian Church:
t,an chose chose the Seventh his Street Chris,
door. smiled Cordially and said sail GOOD
morning: do you wish to attend
are sunday-school classes here now.
but service will follow immediately.''
There was a Bible class across the
ass from from me s ,ndth
rum as I sat there. but no one came
pamphlet it said: Strangers are cor
church. Seats are ali free. Visitors
are requested to remain In their seats
a few minutes after benediction. The
pastor and members Of the church de-
4uuaintance. Occasionally ask yourself
this question:: What kind Of church
would my CHURCH be Il all It's mem
no one who wanted to greet me or
make my acquaintance when ! left the
Met Cordial Greeting.
Here is what the visitor wrote Of
Grace Street Presbyterian Church anu
an usher i at the Grace Street Prssby-
terrain Church evening service. After
the benedetion aoaa watched the congreb,
other and pass me by. The minister
came down the centre aisle, talking
here and there He seemed to keep
would come to me and speak, since SO
few ministers had done so. But was
mistaken. Not only did he actually
come to me and shake hands. but ne
showed It, He found out I was a
stranger and asked me to look
around" The minister himself became
my guide, and pointed out the windows
of rreen and yellowish glass and de-
rscribed how prettily the light shone
through them In the daytime. We ,ee
talked of the decorated walls. but 1t
did not matter what we talked about
so long as we talked.
was alone in a city where I knew
no one, and 1t was good to feel here
you, my footsteps kept time to his
parting words as went to my hotel:
well. the Lord go with you. Come
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
PLEASED WITH
RICHMOND VISIT
Special Correspondents Of Ladies'
Home Journal Writes on
Churches.
Mr.. WITHERsPooN CHARMING

In the current number OF the Ladies'
Home Journal, Laura A. Smith has a
most interesting article entitled "a
Stranger in the Church." In which
Richmond Is given most distinguish
ed position. -
This lady was sent out as a special
CORE spondent to visit churches in va
rious cities. and to, write her impress
sions OF what she saw and how she
was received.
In all she attended services at $50
different churches--tflirty-e eight in New
York and Brooklyn: twenty-four in
Boston; eleven In Cleveland; eleven in
Chicago; ten In st. Louis: nine in
Cincinnati: eleven In Charleston: thir-
in Philadelphia.
The article says in connection with
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
WANT BETTER SERVICE

IT. r. a. VIII Ask Telephone Co mpany
to Look Into Matter.
Post A, OF the T. P, A.. h cid o special
meeting at their rooms. Third and
Main Streets, last night. and trans
acted much routine business II was
decided to hold rally of the associa-
ton on November 30th. when ban
quet will be held. The details Of the
proposed entertainment will be per-
fccted and made public later. COM
mittee was appointed to wat upon the
Bell Telephone Company with the view
of securing better service. and the
James River was freely discussed. but
no action was taken
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THANK COLONEL RICHARDSON
Episcopnlians Grateful for Courtcsies
SHOWN the Convention.

Episcopaltans Grateful for Courtcsies
Shown the Convention.
Following is copy of self-expla-
ma tory letter received by Colonel John
w. Richardson from Rev. II. a. Good
win:
Rectory of ST. Johns Church.
No. 1906 East Grace Street,
Richmond. Va. October %, 1907.
Colonel John W. Richardson, Superin-
tendent Capitol Grounds and
Buildings:
Ny Dear Sir,-I am directed by the
board OF arrangements for the General
Convention of 1907 to express to you
their sincere thanks for the very val
liable aid you have given them in pro-
viding for the accommodation OF the
convention.
We appreciate very highly your
Kindness and unfailing courtesy. which
has made the House of Bishops feel
Yours faithfully,
r. A. GOODWIN, Secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
Visit Myrtle Lodge

The visiting committee Of all the
Pythlan lodges In the city called Off
cially upon MYRTLE Lodge at Smithdeala
Hall last night. Grand Chancellor
John Fl. Dickinson, the president OF
the Hines Memorial Association, and q
number OF other prominent Pythians,t
were preScnt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
START AGAIN FOR MILLER
Corrected Extradltion Papers Brought Hero
From Washington Yesterday.

Chief Special Agent l.. L. scherer. OF tho
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. returned
rected extradition papers for Charles Miller.
alleged baggage thief. now being held in
London. and Detectives Wren and Bailey
left last night for New York. whence they
will embark for Liverpool. They sail Sat.
urday morning on the Un,bria.
4 All the trunks and contents taken In the
raid on Miller's home In New York will be
brought here and put In storage. to be used
as evidence against him when he Is put on
trial In Orange Courthouse.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
MCGUIRE AcQUITTE
Prosecution requests Court to Order
Verdict of Not Guilty.

Verdict of Not Guilty.
consultation, the jury in the Hastings
Court yesterday acquitted II. M. Nc
CURE, OF the real estate Arm of Nc
Gulre &c Casper, indicted by the grand
The. complainant in the case was Miss
Essie Curtis. school teacher. the
Charge having reference to the pur-
It's alleged that she got one piece Of
property when she intended to buy
In view of the lack of evidence
showing. guilt. Commonwealtt's Attor-
ney Folkes informed the court that
ne could not ask for a conviction. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
ceeding and following seizures they

ceeding and following seizures they
| are absolutely irresponsible.
| Then, too, they are as a rule subject
I'd to the jeers and insults OF thought
less people and never amount to any
thing unless; under the care OF physi-
clans. In the colonies they are made
! to work and everything possible is
done to make th4m forget themselves
and live happily by glHng them the
individual temperaments.
| 1t has been demonstrated that cure
| can be effected, though the percentage
at present Is small.
Praise DR.. Drewry.
Members OF the association are unan-
OF Petersburg. the bulk OF the credit
for having the association meet in
been most uniting in his efforts to
State for the purpose OF taking care
| of epileptics. and from the enthusiasm
shown by the meeting here 1t seems
very short while. The last Legislature
the establishment of an institution in
Virginia and location has been Sc
While the amount in hand is not
nearly adequate for the plans OF the
promoters of the movement, 1t is a
god nucleus. and they have hopes OF
obtaining larger sum next term.
1t was the intention OF the associa-
tion to remain in Richmond through
to-day, but 1t was found that all OF
the business could be handled last
night. So. after thanking the people
of Richmond through the local mem
bers of the association. one of the most
successful meetings ever held by them
was adjourned.
The majority OF the members will
go from here for short visit to the
state institution at williamsburg and
than RI Tn ~, ocfnrn .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
Used Knife ON Two,

Alexander watts icolored). charged with
cutting Thomas Randolph. was sent on to
tn" grand Jury from tho Police Court yes
fterdny morning Watts. who Is but eleven
years of age, had already been sent on an
the charge OF cutting William Blnkey. a
White llnnn. 800 49, q tsat.asE.. s.1N1t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
LOST REASON FROM BLOW
Abrnm Hunt Not Able to Testify Against
Alleged Assatlnnt WILLS Brown.

Because he had lost his reason as the
re;ult of being struck in the head with leo
hooks In the hands OF Willis Brown. Abram
Hunt was not able yesterday morning to
testify against his alleged assailant. Other
and he was sent on to the grand jury.
Brown pleaded self-defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25
Ladies', Evening.

The Young MEMS Society of the
Second Baptist Church. Will give an
Informal social in the church parlor
This social Will be known as The
Ladies' Evening" and all are cordially
invited to be present.
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Atlantic Coast Line Meeting,

The annual meeting of the stock
Railroad Company will be held in
Richmond on November 18th. Directors
will be elected and other business
transacted
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in December Governor Montague is a
member Of the lodge, and has long
taken deep interest," in its affairs.
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Montague the orator,

Former Governor A. o. Montague has
accepted nc {, an Invitation u DO tl.sMorntor
of the day at the annual memorial e1-
ee l g BE held by Richmond Lodke,
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At Beth Al,nhnb

The services at Beth Ahabah Temple
on West Franklin Street, begin at S
o'clock this evening. Rabbi f. N.
Calisch will preach on the subject,
Jewish Missionary Methods Con-
trast"
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FOUR SENT TO REFoRMAToRY
Negroes Were Alleged to Have Stolen Great
Quantities of Jewelry.

-Four small colored boys. William Dam
dricge. Jessie Reed. George Hill and william
Penn. were sent to the negro Reformatory
nom the Police Court yesterday morning
10: 1--WE years on the charge OF stealing. th.
specific CHI &c being that OF breaking into
and entering the house OF Mrs. Lena Ray
niond. No 9os North Adams Street. where
they are charged TO have stolen jewelry
nEgregating In valS, $3.50. There were
many other charges against the boys. who
seem to have been organized Into regular
ggng of thieves
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RUN DOWN BY AUTOMOBILE
Or. w. II. Wade Il Struck and Knocked
Twenty Feet BY Cnrl Bo.chen,s Machine.

DR.. ". NJ wade. OF No. 2o1 East Mai.
Street, was yesterday afternoon knocked
dtwn by an automo bie belonging to Mr. Carl
Boschen. the accident occurring at Th!-d
and Broad Streets. AR. Boschen was cont
ing cut OF Third Street and was trying &c
gcE out OF the way of another machine Hien
the. accident occurred. He i,amedietelJ
ste pped his automobile. and. picking up the
injured man. took him TO his home. Dr.
Wade was knocked about twenty feet by the
impact He was painfully. but. It Is believ-
ed. not seriously hurt
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Vets 10 Ja,ncsto,in.

A number of members of Joseph +.
Johnston Camp. Confederate Veterans,
will leave here this morning for James
town to participate in the State camp
exercises there to-day. They Will go
In uniform and will have a place in
the line of march
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-25

Those who will take part in the
program Will be Misses Myrtle Bar
lett, Corinee Johnson. Gonsula Mo
Carthy. Mary Richardson. Lucille Ford
& Alice Roberts, Olive Lum. Ruth HUI
!; band, Mrs. Holiday. Arthur Roberts
& md Raymond Hall.
I No sTccds OF bargain and sale have been