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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
FIELD WILL TEST
WAITER IN COURTS
Question of Railroad Rates Dis
turbing Theatrical Managers
Travelling in South.

The conflict between the Federal and
State courts relative to railroad rates
has placed the theatrical world in a
chaotic condition. Many of the large
companies have changed their entire
route, and will not visit that part of
the country where the rate question is
unsettled Under existing conditions.
the railroads can offer nothing but the
regular tariff. The local rate in many
instances is three and one-half and
four cents mile. A number of man
ayers of the larger theatrical COM
panies formed an organization with
view to making some arrangement
with the railroads whereby they could
secure rates at which come profit would
come to the theatrical manager: their
contention being that the larger cities
We're so wide apart that the entire por.
ton of the theatrical companys re-
ceipts from one night stands would
be absorbed by the railroads charges.
Apparently nothing has come Of this
managers association.
All G. Field whose tour of the South
began at Louisville n week ago to-day,
and extends to New Orleans the latter
part of October. at first endeavored to
change his route through this country.
Not being successful in doing So Mr..
Field has determined to tender each
railroad through this section the
amount of fare charged theatrical
companies at the time he made his con-
tracts with the various local managers
throughout the South. Mr.. Field con-
tends that his contracts were entered
into and the terms based upon the
railroad rates prevailing at the time
contracts were signed and that 1t is
a violation of the interstate law for
railroads to exact full fare as they
propose to do under existing condi-
tons. He intends to test the matter
fully In the courts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
FQuR KINGS DIDN'T
. BEAT STRAIGHT FLUSH
Therefore, Poker-Player Stabbed
Dealer and Took to the
Moods.

The flashingl of straight flush
against four kings caused poker
fight in Seventeenth Street early yes
terday morning. Bill Ross. Joe Fox
and three other negroes We're In the
game The cards had been running
badly for Joe, and on a deal by Ross
he picked UP three kings and two
little ones. He drew two cards and
caught the fourth monarch of the sea.
The dealer took one,
When the betting got lively the three
unknown players dropped out, and 1t
was duel of dimes between Fox and
Ross. Ross was not willing to call.
He kept on sweetening the pot, and
with his last chlp--thrown up flat SO
1t wouldn't roll--F'oX called,
straight flush" said the dealer, at
the same time grinning.
Wei. Yer didn't git it straight"
said Fox. ION crooked deal four
kings wins the pot"
Reaching over he made n pass al the
pot, Don't jar your hand that way"
said Ross. and the next moment knife
blade was cutting capers in his hack
bone, That broke up the game.
\ Ross went ito the Chs Home for
treatment, and FoA took TO the Moods,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
.ClLORE.D SERVANT
WAS AsPHyX|ATE
Doctors Work on Her Eighteen
Hours, but She Is Still in a
Stu,por.


Lillian Ross colored who came to
Richmond a week ago from Caroline
county, and who was employed as a
domestic in the family of Mr.. d. G.
Whitehead, No. 1888 West Grace Street
blew out the gas some time Saturday
night. She was found at 7;30 o'clock
yesterday morning In an unconscious
condition, and at . o'clock this morn
Ing was stillsin a stupor. Her condi-
ton is said to be critical.
Whether the girl actually bleW out
the gas, or opened the jet by mistake
may never be determined. AS She was
not up and attending to her duties
as usual, some one raped on her door,
There was no response. strong odor
of gas was detected The door was
broken open and the servant was found
on the floor, a few feet from the win
dow.
a physician was summoned and later
n call was sent for the city ambulance.
Or. Woodson removed the patient to
the CITY Home, and all day efforts
We're made to revive her, but without
success The condition OF the room,
indicated that She was trying to reacl,
the window for q, bgeatll ef frs~l, air
aWhen she fell TO the floor. /,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
GREAT DREDGn AS IT APPEARED I'm Doclk HERE,

The big steam dredge for the Cuban
government, equipped by the Richmond
branch of the American Locomotive
Works, is now on the bosom of the
Atlantic on the way to Havana.
Tho dredge was built by Messrs. c.
Hempel &c Son for the Cuban govern
ment. 1t Is an eight-yard dipper
dredse. 126 feet long by AZ feet wide.
with steel hull, and the main boiler.
OF the Scotch marine type II feet 6
inches In diameter by IL feet long,
with two corrugated furnaces. "a inches
In diameter, having working pres
sure of 125 pounds per square inch.
and is one OF the largest ever built
at the Richmond works. The engine,
IL inches in diamete by 2O-inch stroke,
Will exert a direct pull upon the dipper
of 100000 pounds There were two
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
RICHMOND LIKELY
TO DUPLICATE IT
May Equal City OF Rochester in
Its Unique Balance
Sheet.
FIRST OF KIND PUBLISHED
Shows Value OF Municipal Prop
FIRST OF KIND PUBLISHED
Shows Value OF Municipal Prop
crty, Even to Bridges, Side
walks and Sewers.

City Accountant George S. Crenshaw
has received from President s B. vii.
liams, OF the National Association OF
Comptrollers and Accounting officers
which will meet here this month a
comparative balance sheet OF the city
of Rochester. which he claims is the
first OF its kind ever prepared for q
city in the United States. Mr. VIII
liams is comptroller of Rochester
Mr.. Crenshaw is of opinion that a
similar statement may shortly be print
ed in Richmond, probably with the
next annual report of his department
1T is very excellent thing" he says
and shows the general improvement,
in the system of accounting
The Rochester balance sheet presents
in condensed form the valuation of the
various properties that the city owns
as the result OF It's expenditure of city
taxes. 1t Is unique in showing as
assets, besides parks and public build
ings. the pavemen:s, sewers, bridges
sidewalks. etc
It's Eject on Taxation.
The system of keeping accounts in
Rochester" says Comptroller Williams
enables the comptroller to know cx-
actly the amount annually spent for
each kind of work, and the amount is
added at the close of the year to the
proper group. All properties of the
city are deprecated. as is done in
large industrial corporations, so that
the balance sheet represents, as near
ly as may be ascertaned, the value
of properties at the end of each year.
The depreciation is based upon est-
mates as to the life of the different
kinds OF properties. Land valuations
are not deprecated. only buildings,
sewers, pavements. bridges. etc.
In recent years strong movement
has grown UP in the United States to-
wards improving the methods of ac-
counting of its cities. In one State
where such a method has been estab-
lished. at the end of the fourth year
every tax was reduced at least 25 per
cent. Whether it would be possible to
make as great reduction in all cities
it is impossible, of course. to state
but without doubt a very great saving
could be made If uniform methods OF
accounting We're adopted In Rochester
during the past few years much labor
and thought have been given to rails
ing the accounting of the city to a
scientific standard, and It's latest state
ment shows the results of the sys-
TEN inaugurated."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09

dippers furnished with the dredge, one
of the 8 cubic yards capacity made of
one-half-inch thick steel plate. for
digging earth. and the other of 4 1-2
quarter inch steel plate. for rock. both
of which are reinforced with steel lips
Ia irches thick. The steel boom Is
a. feet long, turntable 16 feet diameter.
The dipper arm Is built of Oregon pine,
s inches thick by 20 inches deep. steel
plated It's entire length, the move
ments of which are controlled by two
brakes from the shipper shaft. The
dredge is equipped with one engine for
swinging the boom by means OF wire
cable around the turntable of the
boom, and has Il steel a frame 40 feet
high 1t Is furnished with two feed
pumps. bilged syphon, steam capstans,
mooring bits. negro arms surface con-
densed. one auxiliary boiler for water
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
Mn. BoTroM CHOSEN.
Becomes superintendent of Pinc-Strcct
SundnN-SchOOI.

A largely attended meeting of the
members of the Sunday School of Pine
Street Baptist Church was held yester-
day afternoon for the purpose Of elect
ing "a successor to MI d. w. Sims, who
resigned to take up Sunday school
work in Alabama.
The choice fell on Mr.. Davis Bottom
the State Superintendent of Public
Printing. an active member of the
Pine Street School. MIR. Rufus r. Moody
was elected assistant superintendent.
The school of Pne-Street Baptist
.Church Is the largest In Richmond, and
is said TO be the largest in the Baptist
denomination in the South 1t is well
organized and has done notable work
throughout a large section of the city
Mr.. Sims the former superintendent
left last week to take charge of his
new work as field superintendent oil
sunday schools in Alabama.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
LOSS to Auxiliary.

In the death of Mr.. Greer Baughman,
r. e. Lee Camp Auxiliary. has lost one
of it's most faithful friends and adj
visers.
Our work being especially among the
families of Confederate soldiers who
are In need and In trouble, we always
felt that Mr.. BauEhman was always
ready With generous response to our
request for special aid We tender to his
devoted sister and daughters our sim
cere sympathy.
MRS, j. w. WHITE,
President Lee Camp Auxiliary.
MRS. N. ". RANDOLPH. Secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09

pumps, and a complete electric light
outfit. Its capacity is about $50 cubic
yards per hour of continuous opera
ton. Messrs. Hempel & Son had built
in Scotland special tug for dredging
work. which arrived In Richmond Aug
ust 31st. after Il voyage of more than
1000 miles across the Atlantic. and it
left here with the dredge In tow at 8
make the trip TO Havana Harbor with
In twelve days, where the dredgc, to-
gether with the two 5oO-ton mud
scows, which, It is understood. have
also been contracted for to be built
at Galveston. Texas, Will be used in
deepening and clearing the harbor.. Mr.,
Josie Primclles. a representative of the
Cuban government. has been in Rich
mond for some time, inspecting the
materials and work on the dredge, and
he pronounced them perfect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
BUYS LAND HERE.
Pennsylvania Banker May Build Fine
Residence In Suburbs.

Agents of the Brookdale property
report the sales of number of lots
Among the recent investors here is
Mr.. John D. Golf. of Pennsylvania, 8
well-known banker and capitalist OF
that State. He came to Richmond or
a flying visit and was so greatly pleas
ed with the city that he bought one
of the best lots In Brookdale. Jus
what he is going to do with it is
not known, but his friends here arc
hoping that he will build suburban
residence and become Virginian.
Many other out-of-town people have
invested at Brookdale and in other SUI
.burb sections.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
PASTOR INSTALLED
AT GROVE AVENUE
Rev. w. G. James Takes Charge
OF Prosperous Baptist
Congregation.
LARGE GATHERING PRESENT
New Minister Enters Upon His
Work Under brightest
Auspices.
LARGE GATHERING PRESENT

| In the presence of a large gathering
| OF the people OF the congregation and
| their friends Rev. w. G. James was
installed as pastor of Grove Avenue
| Baptist Church yesterday afternoon.
the building being filled to It's utmost
capacity.
| The music was especially enjoyed,
itself In excellent form this fall. A
solo by Mrs Gay Ragland Peasants
was noteworthy part Of the service.
Rev. j. b. Hawthorne, d. D.. the
former pastor OF the church. presided
and introduced the incoming pastor
to the people. Hon. Henry r.. Pollard
made brief address on the part of the
congregation. welcoming Mr.. James to
the pastorate. and pledging to him the
united support of the people. Rev.
George w. Mcdaniel. D. D., spoke for
the Baptist denomination In Richmond,
and told of the pleasure which 1T gave
to the members of the clergy to well
come as a fellow-laborer the new min
lister of Grove Avenue.
Rev. j. Calvin Stewart, D. D.. of the
Pres byterian Church of the Covenant.
spoke for the other denominations In
the city. DR.. Stewards church is on
Howitzer Place. just opposite the Grove
Avenue Church, and the two conSrega-
tons intern1ingle.
Mr.. James responded in a brief adj
dress. pledging his best efforts for the
welfare of Grove Avenue Church.
DIR. William H. Whitstt and Dr.
John Pollard also took part in the SER
vice. which was peculiarly beautiful
and interesting one.
Prospects Bright.
The new pastor enters on his work
under the brightest auspices. He has
10 ~ 1ac{t 10, Il
and has already met many of his peo-
pie and made many acquaintances. The
members of the congregation are quite
enthusiastic over him. and the body
| is singuarly we'll united, and is gem
orally thought to be in fine working
shape. After the service, the whole
congregation came forward to give
the right hand of fellowship to the
pastor, and every one took the occa-
sion to shake hands with the venerable
retiring pastor, DR.. Hawthorne, who
has made himself dear to the hearts
of the people of Grove Avenue Church
DR.. Hawthorne has not formed any
plans for the future. but will make
his home in Richmond for the pres
ent, and continue to do such preach
II ing as his health will permit. He is
reported to be much refreshed by his
summer vacation. and looks as vigor-
Gus and erect as ever. DIR. Haw-
thorne has host of friends in the
Grove Avenue and First baptist
Churches, as we'll as in the city gem
orally. who will be glad to learn of
| his determination to remain In Rich
mond DR.. Hawthorne and Mr.. James
are close friends.
The Grove Avenue congregation owns
a handsome house Of worship. free of
debt. and in a constantly growing
neighborhood, and with an increasing
memb ership.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
NADDOG SITUATTON IN CITY
STZRS OFFICIALS TO ACTION
Health Officer Confers With DR..
Hoen, and Will Make
Investigation.
MATTER GROWING SERIOUS
Likely That Ordinance Will Be
introduced to Require Owners
to Muzzle Dogs.

After conference with DR.. A. G.
Hoen. of the Pasteur Institute, Satur-
day night, at which time the mad
dog situation in Richmond, rapidly
growing serious. was discussed at
length. Health officer Levy said yes
terday that he would make an inves-
tigation with a view to ascertaining
whether or not new ordinances are
necessary for the protection of the
public.
81 have not yet decided what will
be needed" said DR.. Levy. but [ am
looking into the matter thoroughly, to
find out If Council should be urged
to pass laws. Hydrophobia is a posi-
tive disease. and I understand thar
quite number of rabid dogs have
been killed here recently. If my In
vestigation shows the need of greater
restrictions the Board of Health will
certainly request Council to act prompt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
MONEY NEEDED FOR
VICTIMS OF MAD DOG
subscriptions Thus Far Not Sui
ficient for Farmer
Family.
PUBLIC is ASKED TO HELP
Man and Wife from North Caro-
PUBLIC is ASKED TO HELP
Man and Wife from North Caro-
lima Taking Pasteur Treat
ment Here.

The condition of Mrs. Joe Farmer, of
Wilson, N. c., who was viciously at
tackled by mad-dog, a week ago. was
somewhat improved yesterday. She is
taking the Pasteur treatment at the
institute here. Mr.. Farmer, her hus-
band, who was bitten on the wrist
was less dangerously hurt.
THE patients are doinT very well
indeed" said DR.. Hoen, land it is a
great relief to know that they were
brought here for treatment after an
examination of the dogs head. which
showed rabies in virulent form. They
will remain for eighteen days
When the financial condition of the
victims became known the people of
Wilson subscribed sl0O to send them
to Richmond. Being worthy case
the citizens of Richmond responded lib
orally, and 1T Is expected that the en-
tire amount needed for treatment will
be raised to-day. The Times-D ispatch
VIII accept contributions to-day
The subscriptions SO far are as fol
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
MEET IN NEW YORK.
superintendcnt Says, However. That Strike
VIII Not Be discussed.

VIII MOI BE liscUSsed
= Striking operators -asfeabout are OF the
opinion that the differences between the
former employees and the Western Union
Telegraph Company will be settled at a
meeting OF the directors in New York on
Wednesday. II not before. Superintendent
Brooks, In New York, says, however. that
the meeting VIII no' take up the strike
question. and that the company will con-
tiuue 10 stand pat, Similar statements are
irade by the officers OF the Postal Tele-
graph and Gable Company
Many OF the commercial operators have
secured employment with&ths railroads, and
In some places few OF the strikers are ie-
turning Locally, there has been no change
IN the situation, and both companies ella I'm
that they are able 70 handle the business as
heretofore Moreover. they say that the
business has practically been restored TO
normal volume,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
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GOES INTO COURTS.
Complications Over Award of Contract to
Winston S Co.

Winston s Co.
According to reports from New York the
contract recently awarded to Winston & CO..
OF Richmond, for constructing the Ashokan
dam, from which the city will be supplied
with water may be held UP for lack of
FUNDS, The comptroller's office has refused
TO register the contracts on the ground that
no funds are available by reason OF the city's
failure to dispose of its bond issue. II this
is said that the work will have to go over
until the spring. when the next bond issue.
following the one TO DO held on Wednesday.
Will occur.
The statement is made, however, that the
courts may require the comptroller to regis
ter the Winston contract. and 1t is very
likely that some legal steps Will be taken
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
BIG DAY FOR ELKs.
Enjoy Yourselves" the Watch-Nor
Lakeside To- NInrrnW.

Enjoy Yourselves" the Watch Word for
Lakeside TO-MOrrOw.
With the motto, Enjoy yourselves" the
EikS of Richmond will celebrate at Lakeside
to morrow and the gala day event will be
one OF unusual attractiveness. 1t will be IN
the nature of a basket picnic. for which the
fatted calves have been killed, with some
thing else the side.
There Will be baseball games. rowing
contests, bowling games, athletic stunts
music, dancing, featsing and everything else
that goes TO make up real red-h hot pro
gram for the best people on earth" Hand
some prizes viii be given. and all told the
Elks Will forget the miseries of life and get
happy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
Wanted In Chesterfield.

Jim Jones' colored boy. was arrested
last night by Policemen Tate and Kuhn and
locked UP on the charge Of being a suspl-
cious character The officers think he Is
wanted for larceny In Chesterfield county,
where it is rumored that he once escaped
from the officers and laid himself liable to
an additional charge of resisting arrest. He
Will be hold at the First Station, pending
deNelo pments. ----- g.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
Action Must he Taken.

On their own initiative members OF
Council will probably take hold Of
the matter. for the number of rabid
dogs in the city has forced them to
the conclusion that they should not
be permitted to roam the streets at
large. A great many have been cap
tured and killed by employees at the
pound. and not few of those shot
on the streets showed clearly, after
an examination, that they had rabies
in violent form. It Is very likely,
therefore, that an ordinance VIII re-
iquire owners to chain or muzzle dogs.
the death penalty being inflicted upon
the animal for failure to comply. The
diseace is more prevalent in summer
than in other months. but it has reach
ed that stage here where 1t Is bordering
on an epidemic, according TO those
who have studied the situation. Many
people have been bitten and mad dog
roaming the streets is not an uncom-
mon sight. AS late as Saturday resi-
dents of Fulton were terrified by the
appearance of dog suffering with
rabies. The animal was shot by a pN
lceman.
1T is not right or fair that the peo-
pie as whole should be subjected to
danger that a few persons may enjoy
the ownership of pets said promi-
nent physician last night. "and I. for
one. would strongly urge the Council
to interfere. Moreover, l would adj
wise everybody to be careful of these
stray CANNES in the street. Hydro
phobia can be properly treated. and
tie percentage of fatalities is small,
but Notwithstanding that there is no
sense in taking chances when common
sense Legislation can guarantee safe
ty. I happen to know that a large
number Of patients are-at the Pasteur
Institute, and others ought to be there
now, for the microscopic examination
of heads sent to Dr.. Hoen proves con-
clusively that many are in danger for
lack of treatment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
GETS TEN YEARS.
Notorious Horse Thief Sentenced by
,A.rl,, l

Notorious Horse Thief Sentenced by
Judge Watson.
George Randolph, a notorious horse
thief, was arrested by Policeman G.. II.
AGREE. of the Richmond force, about
month agofand turned over to the
authorities Of Powhatan county.
The case was heard Saturday at Pow
hatan Courthouse before Judge Walter
A. Watson. and Randolph was SEN
fenced to serve ten years in the State
penitentiary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
DEsRRTER suRRENDERs.

Goes to Police ana Asks for Something
s tn Eat.
James Foy, young white man, gave
himself up to Policeman Bernstein
yesterday as a deserter from the United
States receiving ship Franklin Foy
said he would go back TO the ship,
hut he sw was e"broke. and wanted the
police to give him somethinE to cat !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
Disor,lsrly on Car.

Charles p. Stevens (colored) was drunk
and disorderly on car No. 30T Of the Oak
wood and Main Street line yesterday after
noon and was arrested by the conductor.
who later turned him over to Policemen B.
ii. Werner and Wright He was locked up
al the First Sutton. 80 - -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
Bit Seven People.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
GLADESBORO, VA, September s.-A
mad dog a few miles north of this place.
bit seven people, one horse and several
other dogs before being killed. The VIC
Tins are using the maidstone and local
remedies Great excitement prevails.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
Idlewood Employees Summoned.

Twenty-four lakewood employees. found to
day, summoned to Police Court yester-
day. The list of names show them to be
the same regular offenders who arc reported
each Sunday and who from week to week
pay their two dollars fine and go and do
likewise the next Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
10 TAX ROAD.
|Comn,issioncr willard Inspccts New
ErciEht Yards Near AlcXnnLria.

Hon. Joseph T.. Willard. of the
Corporation Commission, spent Satur-
day at the Washington and southern
ing a inspection of the improvements
made there. The yards are said TO
have cost more than S1,000,00O. and 1t
is thought that the tax Will greatly
increase the revenue of the state de-
rived from the railroad