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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
Richmond Council to Hold Important
Meeting TO-Night.

.rha regular meeting of Richmond
Council United Commercial Trayeler
will be held in the Council chamber at
Snlithdeal Hail Tonight at s o'clock.
There will-.be "a large class of caudi-
dates TO be initiated and large at
tendance is expected. The travelling
men, are much stirred UP over a re-
newed attempt to pass the parcel post
bill, In the coming Congress, and some
action will be taken in opposition to
this measure at the meeting to-night
Another matter OF Importance Will be
the discussion of proposed CONNER
cial congress. which Is being organized
among commercial travellers through
out the country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
GRANTING MANY
W'|RI i S OF [: ERROR & !.
Cases For and Against Corpora
tions Being Appealed Near
~ Every Day
BRIEF CAPITOL NOTES.
Judge Anderson Designated to
Try Annexation Cases in
Lynchburg.
3 RIFF CAPITOL NO TIES

Writs OF error and appeals arc be-
Court these days. Yesterday a writ Of
error was granted in the case Of Peter
B. Hatcher VS.. the Richmond and Ches-
|apeake Bay Railway Company, from the
Law and Equity Court of the city of
Richmond In the lower court suit
for $1,000 alleged damages went against
Hatcher. He is now appealing The
case Involves property upon which
Hatcher alleges that the company en-
tered without authority.
The court. granted an appeal in the
case OF the Underwater Hallway Com
pany VS.. John Il. Hurt. from the Circuit
Court Of Pittsylvania county. In the
lower court Mr.. Hurt, upon condemns
ton proceedings, won larger damages
for n right of way through his farm
by tho company than the latter was
willing to accept, and hence the appeal
Brief Capitol Notes,
Colonel Joseph e. willard of the
State Corporation Commission has
gone to speedwell. in Wythc county
to determine whether the request of
citizens there for a station Is a rea-
sonable one. Speedwcll is the terminus
of the Cripple Creek extension of tho
Norfolk and Western Railway, and the
matter is being pressed by Hon. S. S.
zimmerman, who is now in the city.
Governor Swanson has designated
Judge George Il. Anderson, Of Alle-
ghany, to hold special term pf the
Corporation Court of Lynchburg In
December, when tile question Of annex.
alton will be tried.
Mr.. Thomas II. Bigger. assistant clerk
of the House of Delegates. is confined
to his home by sickness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
LOST NERVE, AND $500
LEGAL Operator Refused to Bet on a Good
Thing. and Is Up In the Air Now.

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Local Operator Refused to Bet on Good
Thing. and Is Up In the Air Now.
Having found IA good thing in the card at
Renning telegraph operator In Washing
ton sent the tip down the line to an operator
friend in Richmond Wednesday night. and
urged hmsto get wise. Being a wise man.
stay or" the sporting man at this end Of
the key answered. Another message came
II him Thursday that $40 had been placed
on Baby Willie in the third race at the
juicy odds of 60 to L. I'VE still feel the
effects OF the strike up here" he wired
Can't YOU take half"
Eut the Foxy CUTLER at this end refused
to share the responsibility. When he look
ed at the, sporting page OF The Times Dis
patch Yesterday and found that that same
Baby Willie had rome home on the chin
strap he proceeded to throw a fit. They
we're rubbing ice on his head last night.
The hard lick tale was Whispered 10 the
king OF the local grafters 81 never. bet
OF, a horse race but once in my life." he
said my old man gave me sS.i9 one day
to pay the gas bill, and that night they
slut off the gas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
THE. BUSINESS MEMS CLUB

Membership Limited to Five HUNDRED.
Now In Full Operntion.
Although practically In It's infancy the
Business Mems club ls now III full opera.
ton Every day about 125 Of the most
prominent business men OF the city assem-
bic at the rooms OF the club In the Bank
OF Richmond Building for their lunch. Be-
ing thus brought together. topics not only
for the advancement of their interests. but
for the good of the city are discussed, tho
hiRbest aim, OF the club being that of build
Ing UP and bcncttins Richmond as much
or possible.
The membership has - already reached
ntCtit 400. and at a meeting of the dircc.
tors. held Thursday. a resolution was passed
to limit the membership to 500, THIS num-
Der Will probably be reached In u day or
two II applications continue to- come In MS
fast as heretofore. Those who apply lntcf
will DO placed on the waiting list
Chnlrmen OF the several committees were
arrointed by the president: these In turn
VIII select the members of their committees
suL.tect to electLoll by tie board OF directors
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
WILL ASK COUNCIL
T0IPROTECT HORSES
I .---
Ordinance Requiring All Draya
to3Bc Equipped Will, Brakes
to Be Offered.
THE QUESTION OF LEGALITY
Suffering Of Animals Going Up
and Down Hill Has Aroused
the Public.
THE QUESTION OF LEGALITY

With view OF protecting horses and
mules against cruel punishrent while
pulling heavy trucks and wagons up
hill and down. City Attorney Pollard
VIII be requested to. prepare nm ordi-
nance before the next meeting of the
Common Council, providing that all
wagons of that character shall be
equipped with brakes. While the meas
ure will save animals from cruel pun
ishment, advocates OF II contend that
With long and slippery hills some pro-
lection will be offered the public, as
teams arc apt to slide and run away
down slick and dangerous hills
The right of the city to enact such
laws under the charter Will be inyes-
tigated by Mr.. Pollard. although there
is some doubt at the moment as to
whether or not an ordinance aimed cs-
pecially In the interest Of horses would
hold, when there Is a general law upon
which the Society for this Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals works and prose-
cutes.
1t is the opinion OF members or
Council. however, that they can keep
within the charter and stlll eliminate
Il custom which has aroused the pity
and indignation OF citizens.
Rough scenes on Ninth street.
vlcc-Prcsldent spence. OF the Com
mon Council. said yesterday that he
had observed teams pulling up North
Ninth street In front of his store. many
of which were loaded with paving
stones Il Sometimes three mules arc
hitclied abreast. Mr.. Spence did not
refer to that fact, but others have
noticed that often the negro drivers
paid no attention. the result OF which
was that one animal bore the whole
burden. while two others loafed. ON
The upward climb. especially In bad
weather. the drivers cut from one side
of the street, TO the other, as tho
straight pull Is impossible. and con-
seIuently the work is harder with
few opportunities to rest. With hold
Ing brakes there would be breathing
spells.
Richmond is noted for its hills. Going
from top to bottom with drays filed
with paving stones and the like. the
animals suffer, and are half clicked
in an effort TO stand up and prevent
the truck or dray from rushing upon
of this kDAl The need of brakes is
greater than in the upward pull
Councilman Utnlauf said yesterday
that the burden of the dumb and will
ing slave would be lightened IL coal
carts. for instance. were equipped with
springs. Whether 1t would be adj
visabic 10 suggest legislation on that
line has not been determined. bur the
brake question Will go squarely before
Council. II will have the support OF
the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals and citizens gem
Ierally.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
MIR. GORDON WILL run
Announces Himself for Congress Next
Year In the Eighth.

Especial to The Times Dspatch.l
ALEXANDRIA. VA, November a.
Circulars making formal announcemcnt
of his candidacy are already being sent
out to the voters OF the Eighth Con-
gressional District by II. Lindsey Cor
don. of Louisa county. although tho
primary does not occur until next
summer.
Charles C. Carlin. Congressman-elect
or this city, defeated Mr.. Gordon and
Judge Nicol in a5triangular contest held
June 18th last. Following his nominal
ton by the Democrats of this district.
he received an Overwhelming majority
November 5th oyer his Republican
opponent, Ernest r, Howard, of Fairfax
county.
Mr.. Carlin is already making quiet
canvass IN the interest of his candidacy
In the coming primary and his friends
assert that,.e will prove an easy win
nor. Tbs election of Mr.. Carlin this
month is to I'LL the uneNpircd term of
the late John r. RiXey.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
NO ACTION nm ARM0RY

FINANCE Commute. street and Street
Cleaning Departments.
Aftcr disposing of the liquor ordinance
Yesterday afternoon the Finance Committee
OF tho Council took up the calendar. but
did not reach the end. For that reason
the question of an appropriation for the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues armory
was not considered The plans accepted by
Committee on Grounds and Buildings call
for a larger expenditure than Ind been
originally expected and following. the usual
course the matter must be acted upon by
thia committee.
The sum of $4,000 was recommended to
the hands and carts accounts. and one-half
thar amount for the Street Cleaning De.
pt.rtmcnt. a special meeting Will be held
later to clear the calendar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
CHEER THE coNVIcTs, HOME
The Indie. of Itichmond pInn to send
Them Christmas Boxes.

The Indies of UIchmond pInn to Send
Them Christmns Boxes.
Throughout the State of Virginia
there are many homes of conyicts that
are impoverished. In addition to pow
erty. which liz bad enough, there IL the
disgrace that Is attached to the moth
cr, wife. sister or even the child of a
convict, that brings to such home
sense OF dreary loneliness that is
not found elsewhere. Su.ne ladies OF
Richmond who have had an opportu-
nifty of knowing conditions. are plan
ming to send to every such home in the
State. as far as possible. a box of good
cheei. and real material help for
Christmas, On Tuesday night. Noyen-
Der the 26th. at the. home of Mrs.
George Fl. Wiley. on Second Avenue.
Highland Park, there Will be swap.
ping party. with Refreshments, and
seryiceablc articles for SALE to raise
the funds needed for this end Mr..
Robert Workman or Mrs. George RI.
Wiley will be glad to receive cash do
nations or gifts OF articles from any
who are disposed to help.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
STRONG CASE AGAINST HILL
Man Suspected of Criminal Assault Is
Wanted in North Carolina.

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Man Suspected of Criminal Assault Is
Wanted in North Carolina.
Claude HILL. the negro arrested by Ser
peant Kraft and Policeman Brantley on
the suspicion of having committed the re-
cent criminal assault on young lady OF
Church Hill. Is wanted in New Bern, y. c..
on the charge of robbing mail box. HILL
II is stated, comes from North Carolina,
where he was known as Claude Coke.
After living In Richmond some time Hill
was sentenced to the pcnitentiary for as
saulting an aged white man named John
Massey. of sast Franklin Street II served
eighteen, months OF the two-year sentence
he received and was then released
OF the four men arrested as suspects in
correction with the regent Church Hill
crln!inal assault case. Hill is the one
& gainst whom the police have the sronges:
grounds for suspicion. Bloody clothes that
he wore have been discovered by Sergeant
Kraft and Officer Brentley, and they are
now In the possession of the police. On
this clue the officers Will work until all evil
dence is exhausted. II the evidence against
h,m warrant II. Hill Will be tried for the
assault; otherwise he will be freed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
Jacobs & Levy
WAL KER's MANY. BURGLARIEs
Young Negro with AccOmplicc. william
Thornton, to BE Arraigned To-day.

Young Negro with Accomplish. Wi1Iin M
ThorntOn,t to BE Arraigned ro-Day.
Willie Walker. fourteen years ofage.
and William Thornton, sixteen years
old. both colored, will be arraigned in
the Police Court this morning to an
swer nine charges of burglary brought
against them by Acting Detective
Folkes and Detective Sergeant Wilt
shire. the alleged burglaries having
continued through many months. and
being among tile most daring. prob
ably. ever perpetrated for such a'length
or time In the city OF Richmond Walk
err was acquitted the other day of MUIR
dering Burton Epps. whom he shot
with stoltn revolver.
Walker was arrested by Acting De-
tective Folkes on the charge of shoot
ing Epps and 1t was not until then
that the detective knew he had In his
power the one who is believed to have
perpetrated the nine robberies which
have SO long puzzled the police. With
Sergeant Wiltshire. Detective Foikes
began an investigation. with the re-
suit that the nine West End robberies
committed during the past several
months were all laid at Walkers door.
Thornton is believed TO have fcceived
the stolen goods.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
TO FEED THE POOR
Salvation Army Raising Funds for the
Christmns Dinner.

On Monday evening. Captain and Mrs.
Fowler hope all the friends and COM
rades of the Richmond corps will at
tend meeting in the hall at s o'clock
to talk over tho coming Christmas
dinner Of the Salvation Army in Rich-
mond. The captain and his wife have
worked among the poor now for over
twenty months. and their work among
the friends of the prisoners in the city
Jail has got them In touch With over
$50 deserving families. Last year over
$50 families were supplied with a
Christmas dinner. making total OF
1900 fed. This year 1t will be neces-
sary to increase the effort. and so
the comrades Will make an appeal to
feed 1000 men. women and chldre. 1t
Is also hoped that clothing, fuel, etc.
will also be donated, as daily poor peo-
pie are fitted out with clothes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
BOARD MAY DISCONTINUE
INTERMEDIATES EXAMINATIONS

1.sis stated on good authority that the
State Board Of Medical Examiners intend
to do away with the practice OF allowing
medical students. after their second years
course, to take a part OF their examination
for the practice OF medicine. This would
be- quite serious matter for prospective
doctors. as their examination would then
cover the whole four years course, Should
this course Of action be decided upon by
tho board Of examiners 1t is probable that
Students.
Tie secretary of the Virginia State Board
CT Health last night said that such a move
was contemplated, but that as yet no action
had been taken. Nothing can be done until
the Legislature convenes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
GOES TO JURY TODAY

Wailen Testimony All IN and ArguInents
Begin This Afternoon.
The taking of testimony In the Wallen
will contest suit was concluded in the
The charge of Judge Grinnan will be de-
lIvcred early this afternoon, the lawyers
Will make their arguments to the jury. and
Judge C;rinnan has endenvored MS far is
possible to prevent interference with the
business of the iurots. and for that reason
the daily work does not begin until noon.
During the week a large number of specta--
tors have attended the trial. most of them
being women concerned directly or Indirect
~ In the litigation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
LOOK UP BUCHANAN'S RECORD
Cnsc of Young Man and Negro &ccom-
plIcc Continued to N0Yenlher 10th.

Cnsc of Young Man and Negro Accom-
plicc Continued to November Both.
lie Carter. colored. appeared In the Po-
lice Court yesterday morning to an
swer to the charges of several forge
ries, whereby, through the means of
signed blank orders. they procured
kins-Cottrell Company. Harris. F'lippen
& Co., the Notwithstanding Hardware
Company and A B. Clarke & Son
Hardware Company which were after
ders We're all purported to be. signed
by Kennedy Brothers and Kellam. The
case was continued to November 30th.
to give Detectives Folkes and Wilt
shire time In which to look into the
records of tho two men,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
STAFF MEETING TO-DAY

l,r. Levy to- Arrange Final Details for Open
Ing Tuberculosis Dlspensarics.
Chief Health Officer Levy has announced
that a final meeting of the medical stats
OF the tuberculosis dispensarles will be held
this afternoon at Az North Third Street NJ
G o'clock. Matters of Importance will be
considered The dIspensaries will be open
ed Monday, and DR.. Levy, acting for thu
Heard of Health, has practically completed
al arrangements for the treatment to De
given patients in the white and colored .es-
teblishmcntsr The former Will be located
in the old Ballard House on East Franklin
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
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BlncksmIth's Forge .thrc.

An alarm of fire was turned in last night
from Box No 5i at Main and Ilarvi,
Streets. and the Brook Avenue engine re-.
spending found hlackspith's forge at
Short and Main Streets niire. There was
nothing remarkable about fire being In tbs
blacksmth's forge, but 1t had extended 10
wooden frame surrounding 1t. This was
soor extingulshed. and the damage was
tt!fling. t5|,u ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
Lighthousc steamer Here.

The lighthouse steamer Holly. Cap
tain Lloyd commanding. arrived in the
Richmond port yesterday morning on
her four OF inspection of lighthouses
and harbor lights. She will sail this
m orning.
The Holly inspects all lighthouses
and carries to them provisions and
pays off the keepers. Her movements
arc continuous. and she stays in port
rarely for more Than day and night,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
Colored Y. NJ. C. A,

The Colored Young MEMS Christian
Association will hold a mass-meetins
for women and men Sunday $3.50 F. nj.
at the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Rev. r. V. Peyton d. d.. pastor, will
preach special sermon. Subject,
.HChou Art the Man"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
Held for ncscrtlon.

James L. Miles and Henry Staffcil,
two young white men. We're in the
Police Court yesterday morning on the
charges of being suspicious characters.
Staffeil was dismissed. but Miles was
held on the suspicion OF being a de-
serter from the United states Navy
He will be held ten days in order that
the city authorities may hear from the
department..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
Dedicate New church Nc.t Mouth

Preparations for the dedication OF tho
Church OF the Covenant Park Avenue ana.
Harrison Street. are being made MS fast as
possible, II Is Thought that the dedication.
exei cises VII! take place some time next
mcnth. Tho work on the new edince has
not been finished, hut 1t will probably hs
ready by thu time set for the exercises A
new organ has Just been installed in the
church
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
Or lone. 10 Preach.

DIR. Jones to Preach.
Chaplain j. William Jones Will
preach at the Soldiers Home at 3:3O
o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The pub
lie as we'll as Confederate veterans.
are invited to be present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
preacher Kills Deer.

Rev. j. J. Haley. pastor of seventh Street
Chrstian Church. AID Mr. 4. r. Green haze
returned to the city a very succsss
full deer hunt at "Piynlirnson the estate
OF Prof. w. a. Gathrisht IN the uppar
JGnes. Four deer. besides munyon's small
game, were killed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
,,idnivht R.scue MeetInr.

Midnight Rescue Mission No tist East
Frarklin Street. which will continue until
midnight. The subject Will be The New
Birth.
Al meetings of the West End Rescue
Mission No. sos West Cary street. sessions
VIII be held at 10 a. NJ. ~ A. NJ, $50
T.. NJ. and r. NJ on sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
Dabney Saloon Ordinance as Adopted BY Committee.

] % NJ Tue or sns ''"" may
Thu mot @ @ M I % @ ] no RE s:%a
Nj ] I @ 5 = 5 @ % Ss . e the STATE
ssss' H. 'S S9
s s:% ] ] S $ II ] s ~ ( s s:s: ;&s
; s ;s Nth % S = | @ 81 y ] s
.s Sa .hs Ms csst.s @
NM
Ave. '''A''''
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
BOTH FOUGHT WITH KNIVES

Mortimer Johnson Gives Himself Up Afttr
Cutting Robert Kimbrougll
Mortimer johnson and Robert Klmbrough
both colored engaged In n fight last night
In Jackson Ward, both armed with knives
and bricks. johnson gained an advantage
over his opponent, and stabbed him three
times so seriously that he nearly bled to
death. He was attended by the ambulance
surgeon, who offered to take him to the
ATTY hospital. The negro refused to go.
Elying that he would rather be nursed by
Ms mother. He continued to bleed from his
f6Its and lie WAS carried cXhauSted into his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
COMMITTEE ADOPTS
DABNEY ORDINANCE
,(Continued from First PageO

section about which Mr.. Mills COM
planned brought Mr. Elicit to his feet
with an earnest plea to let the meas
ure stand. Judge Witt told me to-
day" he said, that IL the ordinance
was adopted he would take care of the
residential sections, and l believe he
will. On the south side of Broad street
for many blocks Judge Witt VIII not
license bars, and property there Is.
worth twice as much as that, oil the
opposite side, where there are four
or 1--WE saloons to the block. The ordi-
nance before us Is good. 1t may not
be as stringent as ] desire. but l want
to try 1t. The good people OF RICH
to vote for it, and / told theni yes.
AS to the factories, Ill be willing to
leave that to Judge Witt. The time
has come when the good people are
going to rule this town. and it would
be we'll for those fellows on the other
side of the question to get in the band
wagon
Thinks 1t Halfway Law.
The residential proposition as 1t
stands was opposed by. Mr.. Cannon.
This feature he said. lis one of the
most serious difficulties in the ordi-
nance Prohibition against the saloon
in the residential ulStrlctS ~ II IC6ls-
lativc function. If Council deals with
it. it does so in Legislative way. aud
must define what Is Residential sec.
tion. 1t cannot name and leave nn-
defined 1t is far easier to say what
Is residential district than what is
not. You have no right to put tho
responsibility on Judge Witt. In this
particular. the spirit. of the Umlauf
ordinance is better than the spirit OF
the Dabney ordinance"
Alderman Grundy wanted the first
three sections stricken out on the
ground that the matter did not come
squarely before the Finance Commit
tee. a motion to this effect was lost.
and finally the question was called, the
vote resulting as outlined above.
The ordinance will be returned to
the Board of Aldermen.
Councilman Pollard was the only
member of the committee absent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
s,
Loose-Back O'coats

setback ODcOats
are back in favor. Ours are
cut full and free, SO as not to
hinder you from stepping
out---$l2.50 to $50.
Looscr-Back Sack Suits
too. They are ndraped,
rather than Shaped to the
hgure---$13.5Oto SIS.
Any store Can follow the
fashion. Keeping a month or
two ahead is what keeps us
high in the favor Of Mr..
Smart Lee Drest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23
ReglnaId walker To speak.

Reginald Walker viii address the Sunday
school of the English Lutheran Church to-.
MORO morning, E6s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-23

Johnson afterwards walked to the Second
Police Station and gave himself up to the
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