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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
AT TACKS
CHIEF OF POLICE
Mr.. James II. Drake Takes Ex-
ception to Major Werner's
Remarks in Police Court.
WAS ARRESTED AND FINED
Young Attorney Appeals Case.
Major Werner Says He Hopes
Fine Will be RENTED.

AS the result of misunderstanding
with Chief of Police Louis Werner in
the Police Court yesterday morning,
Attorney James Fl. Drake. Jr.. was
fined S. for abusing the chief, and the
charge which the attorney brought
against the chief, alleging assault and
battery. was Immediately dismissed.
The misunderstanding arose over the
trial Of sixteen-year-old boy for steal
Express Company, which Mr.. Drake
represented as attorney. No one
seemed to wish to prosecute the case.
Major Werner testified to having sent
an officer to the offices of the Southern
Express Company. at their request. and
then said something about the COM
pany's being satisfied not to go farther
into the case. Mr.. Drake took excep-
ton to what the chief said seeming to
think that Major Werner made an In
situation about his part in the case.
all thought OF which Major Werner dis
claims. In great heat Mr.. Drake
sprang forward. and asked II the chief
were trying to intimate that he was
making false statements. rather
angry colloquy ensued Sergeant Tai
ley raped fer order. but 1t was some
moments hefore affairs cooled down.
then the lawyer apolcgized. his anger
warmed.
Major Werner was quick to meet
the advances OF peace. and the matter
seemed ended
Mr.. Drake Arrested.
After the case in hand was disposed
of. Major Werner and Mr.. Drake hap
pened to go out simultaneously. and,
meeting the chief outside. Mr.. Drake
again went up to him. He stated again
what he thought the chief mad lntl-
mated and the latter responded by
saying he could not help that; that
he had not meant any instnuation.
Mr.. Drade turned away, and said
"You can take 1t any way you id
please"
Chief Werner grasped him by the
left arm. and the young lawyer wheel
ed. with uplifted arm, ready tofstrikc,
when Policeman Goldsby caught his
appraised arm. and the attorney was
placed under arrest by the two OFF,
GERS, et f6
your honor. Iswant this man ar
rested" said Chief Werner.
"And want a warrant for the chief
for assault on me-" replied Mr.. Drake,
Squire Graves said he would hear
the case. Immediately, and the upshot
of 1T was that Mr.. Drake was fined
SIS, and the charge against the chief
was dismissed. Mr.. Drake said that
Chief Werner did not place him under
arrest, but the chief said that he had
arrested the young attorney.
The boy charged with the theft was
put under $500 security for six months.
and Mr. Drake went on his bond.
Major Werner said, after the affair
was over, that he regretted its occur
renee. and that, as far as he was con-
cerned. the matter was forgotten. He
said he hoped the fine would be re-
mitted, and that he wished Mr.. Drake
the best luck lin the world.
Il Mr.. Drake has appealed the fine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
TARDY WELCOME.
Signs in Place After Many Delays. md
NIHCh Admired.

Welcome" in brilliantly punched
electrics, making great signs, have
been placed at the Main and Byrd
Street Stations. at the Southern De-
pot and Old Dominion wharf. The
signs also direct visitors by day and
by night, where to find the proper
street cars for various points in the
city. These signs are part of the
design Of the Committee on Light who
placed the extra lights In Main and
Broad Streets during the term of the
exposition. While the signs are the
admira ton of all. and will be quite
helpful during the fall, 1t is subject
of general remark that the period Of
the exposition more than half passed
before the committee completed It's
work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
SURRENDERED TO PoL1cE.
Is. l.. Bowen. Charged With Stabbing,
Surrenders to Police.

*. /. Bowen. for whom warrant
was issued Tuesday evening for stab
bing and seriously injuring Thomas
Bowry. line foreman of the telephone
company. surrendered to the police yes
terday morning, and was locked up at
the Second Police Station.
Bowry was riding away from his
work on a bicycle, and at the corner
of Grove Avenue and Lombardy
Streets Bowen is said to have run up
behind him and stabbed him several
times The men had auarreled pre-
vfous to the stabbing. DR.. Hinchman.
of the ambulance corps, took Bowry
TO the City Hospital, where his wounds
are regarded as quite serious Bowen
viii be held until the case develops.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
CONFEDERATE CHOIR.
Pickett Camp Has One of Which 1t Is
Proud.

The Confederate choir of Pickett
Camp. Confederate Veterans, nad an
ice cream festival and lawn party at
the residence of Captain Chastain
Wingfeld. in Chestnut Hill, Tuesday
night end realized q handsome sum
for the fund to provide the choir with
suitable uniforms.
The choir has for Como time been
practicing the old wartime songs, and
when they accompany the Pickett
Camp to the Grand Camp meeting at
Jamestown in October and appear In
their handsome gray uniforms tsey
will make the welkn ring.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
SOME VERY FINE APPLES.
Specimen Of the Alexander Variety e,
Ilihitcu ut JuucNtOAYu.

hibitcd ut Jamestown.
Captain G.. Julian Pratt through Mr..
c. II. Sydnor. yesterday sent to The
Times-Dispatch office six apples grown
by Mr.. Il. T. Morrison, of Bentonville.
Warren county, Va, which are the adj
iniration of all who have seen them.
These fruits are some of those culled
out OF the leavings of those selected
for exhibition at Jamestown. and arc
not as fine as, the exhibits. The speci-
mems are of the Alexander variety. a
late fan apple. The fruit is large and
a beautiful red in color. Finer apples
are seldom seen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Hurt whllc FIlchlnE n Ride.

James Pryor, a negro youth. who
was stealing a ride on an outgoing
Norfolk and Western train yesterday
afternoon, fell from his perch Just az
the train was at the Manchester cross
ing and received cuts and bruises
about the head which may prove fatal.
DR.. Merchant, of Manchester, attended
the injured youth, and had him sent
to his home In Manchester.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Magnolia Park.

Magnolia Park Is now a scene Of
beauty. The negro coney Island is att
tired in It's Labor Day decorations and
ready To receive the guests.
one Important feature. Is the scram-
bic for pennies by the ncwsboys, which
came off again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Witness Arrested.

There was one witness who wished
he had not come to court yesterday
morning Jim Johns came there as n
witness in the case of Annie Williams,
an alleged dope" seller. After testi-g
fying J9hns turned t. 60 want
needed in Manchester" Sergeant For
rest Bailey was right there with the
charge of two assaults, and Johns was
held for the Manchester auth oritles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Captain Fultx In city.

CAPTAIN g. u. FultZ, Of Cincinnati,
wha Fuel Company, is In the city es-
tablishinG a branch of his business
here with u. r. Smith in charge,
Captain Fultz lis aSformer Richmonder
and a well-known shot. having a one
time held the championship of Rlch-
mond, The captain is kept very busy
shaking hands with his many friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
The Drug Ghost Come. Tn.

In connection with the statement
that the wood purchased by the City
Home had not been properly measured.
OF the Poor brought UP the fact that
former investigation showed that the
drug. system was farce, inasmuch
as there was, no record of the dispo-
sition, with nothing to show whether
the goods came up to the specifications.
The examination to be made hereafter
by an expert accountant may reveal
the fact that no proper care was taken
in measuring the wood. Indeed, II
does not seem to be clearly known
whether the city received the five hun
dred. cords annually. Whatever NAV
develope. however. 1t is certain that
the investigation will have most
wholesome effect, which will be felt.
more or less. in every department OF
the city government.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
PASSES STATE BOARD.
Ambulance Physician Now Licensed to
Do General Practice.

DR.. Strele, of the city ambulance
force, received the announcement yes
terday that he had successfully passed
the examination of the State Board of
Medical Examiners. and was now privi-
legged to apply for license to practice
medicine in Virginia. DR.. Strole re-
ceived his appointment to the city
ambulance corps last year, after gradu-
ating from the Medical College of Vir-
ginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Heat Prostration.

Joseph Smith. OF No. COL North Sew
enth street, a city employe, was over
at Tenth and Main Streets yesterday
about 1 o'clock. The city annoyance e.
in charge OF Dr. Strole, nttended me
He was unconscious for some time af-
ter the accident, and the doctors express
some doubt as to whether he VIII res,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
At Old Point.

Miss Rose Van Wort superintendent
Memorial Hospital Is spending the
week at the Chamberlain Old Point.
After taking In the exposition she will
go to Atlantic City. ia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Cocaine Vendor Cnuglt.

Annie Williams, yellow colored wo-.
man, was convicted of selling cocaine
yesterday, and Justice Graves sent her
to jail, In default of fine Of 500,
Officers Kellum and Bryant worked up
the case against the Williams woman,
and are on the trail OF others of her
gang, iH @hfs I4,RY ~ 3e.a-4tt 5t<-g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Gnes 1n fhe Hnnk

Mr. Y, G. Wright, an experienced
bookkeeper, has accepted a position
with the Bank of Commerce, No BOZ
East Broad Street He begins his new
work on the LIST of September.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
August Dead Month After All.

NHEust Dcnd Month Alter All. u
When the suggestion was made some
weeks ago that no meetings of the two
branches of Council will be held in
August. there was flourish of oppo-
sition. and the movement was defeated
without any discussion. So far as
actual results are concerned. the mo-
ton might as well have prevailed.
Two weeks ago the Board of Alder
men met In regular session. to adjourn,
as there was not a sufficient quorum
to pass upon important ordinances, and
the same thing happened Tuesday
night With the old system OF legisIa-
ton the work of the city suffers. and
the public is more and more Impressed
with the demand for radical changes
so that the business of the municipality
may be conducted in a real business
like way
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
GETTING ON TRAIL
OF LOST MEASURES
City Home Ordinances Resting
in Legislative Pigeon
Hole.
THE DRUG GHOST APPEARS
THE DRUG GHOST APPEARS
Liquor Dealers Find That They
Cannot Control the Coun-
cil-City Hall Affairs.

Superintendent Davis. or the City
Home; Alderman Marx Gunst and
Councilman Il. G. Williams got on the
trail of number of lost resolutions
and ordinances yesterday at a confer
ence held at tho City Hall. and they
hope, by adopting odd Sleuth" meth
obs, to trace them to their hiding
place. These matters relate to changes
at the institution. some of which are
badly needed. 1t will be necessary
however. to consult the City Attorney
and when he returns to Richmond the
documents will be put in shape so that
the Council may pass them or send
them to the Legislative graveyard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29

IN conclusion, would say, no one
can noint toSa s,r, sla vote have ever
cast against the interestts Of the people
OF my district; and 4 beg to assure You
that should you again honor me With
your condolences. will always loyalty
ana zealousT represent you.
Taking the claims and concessions of
both sides into considerations. 1t looks
las though to-daa's contest Viii be en-
eeeainslN close and interesting,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Drfrnda His Record.

A circular or seven pages. defending
his record in the Senate, concludes as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29

Macon College, at Ashland, has per-
haps been the most active leader
against Senator Wickham's renomina-
ton outside OF his opponent, DR..
Gravatt. Professor. Dodd has written
many articles undertaking to show that
DR. Gravatt should be elected, and to
all these Mr. Wickham has made a
general reply
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
ERCENTEN|AL EXPOSITION
b Eighty Per Cent Ready
to Open at Time Set
This Week.
NEGROES TO EXHIBIT
President Roosevelt to be Present
Magnificent buildings still Uu-
finished---Naval Display VIII In
elude the Atlantic Fleet, Besides
Those Of Foreign Countries.

Norfolk Va, April 29.--Despite
the splendid efforts made. the James
town Tercentennail Exposition will
be opened this week unready. Many
of the magnificent structures are
incomplete. Yet In the beauty of
the water show, wit hits amazing
and In an opening programme with
President Roosevelt in the leading
role, the public will have its recon-
this programme that Exposition visi-
pense. SO vast and complete Is
sors will not have time to take no
ice of the unfinished state of the
buildings and grounds.
The grounds and buildings are
about eighty per cent finished. No
such permanent appearance, and
this In a great measure is response
Die for the delay. Several of the
most important buildings are built
solidly of brick. cement and iron.
and these are intended to remain
IN the grounds as nucleus of a
great park.
The exterior OF most of the build
'ngs will be ready when the eXposi-
ion is formally opened Friday,
april 26th.
Twenty-Five states will trace
heir history from their earliest
lays to the present.
The State buildings have been
;rouped along the historic shore of
hampton Roads and they command
N excellent view OF the navies OF
he world. There have been gather
ngs of fleets before, but not on
Juch tremendous scale. In fact,
here are few harbors In the world
hat could accommodate so large an
4ssemblage Of war ships.
The naval display will include the
ttlantic feet of the United States
1.avy, under command of Rear-Ad-
ntral Evans, which is conceded to
>e the finest organization of fight
7his fleet is already anchored in
ng machines afloat.
hampton Roads. but the ships have
AIKEN the positions furthest from
ne water front in order to give the
commanding locations to The for
ign visitors.
Another Government building is
o be the negro building. the ex-
.ibits in which will be designed to
how the progress ot the negro race.
there will also be a building for
yxhibits from Alaska, Panama,
'orto Rico, Hawaii and the Phili-
ppines.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
TOO MUCH PROSPERITY.
Reason Given by Western Electric
President for Dropping 1000 Men.

Chicago, April 24.-The Western
Electric Company recently has drop
ped 5000 out OF 26. 900 men from Its
pay rolls. Not hard times, nor the
expected approach Of hard times. but
too much prosperity" was assigned
by President K. M. Barton to-day as
the cause OF the company's action.
The high prices for copper, steel.
and lead metals, which we use very
largely, make construction of plants
in which our apparatus is used very
much more expensive than at any
time for twenty-five years." he said.
Our customers, then have to face
the probability that the plant put In
at the present rate Of cost could be
duplicated within few years at
greatly reduced outlay. The funja-
mental difficulty, therefore. is too
much prosperity"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
Curfew Law For Plainfield.

Plainfield n. j.. April 25.-Mayor
Charles J. Fisk issued a sweeping
order to the police ordering that all
children under Ia years of age be
kept off the streets after s o'clock at
night when unaccompanied by their
parents.
The order transmitted to Chief
of Police Kelly instructed him to an
nounce to his men at roll call that
wherever a child Of tender age was
found in the street after that hour,
the policeman should tell the child
to go home, an in event of refusal
to take the little one to It's parents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
PASTOR AFTER LONGWORTHS.
Says Entertainment They Gave on
Sunday Violated All Law.

Cincinnati, April 24.--"The break
fast given by the Longworths on Sun
day was just as much a violation OF
the law as the open saloons down
town." declared the Rev. Robert
Watson. pastor of the Second Pres
byterian Church, to-day.
In his sermon yesterday the Rev.
Mr.. Watson denounced the guests
at the Longworth breakfast, many of
whom were members of his own
congregation.
Congressman Longworth and his
family not only broke the laws OF
the State and Church, but tho laws
Congressman. sworn to uphold the
Sunday" he said "Lorgwurth is
laws. and yet he deliberately breaks
of God as well, in giving an enter
tainment such as this breakfast on
..'u9Ql
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
FOREIGN NEWS.

According to a st. Petersburg
ence to M. Golovin, President Of the
Duma, expressed astonishment at the
unproductive character OF the parlia-
mentry debates and criticised the
president for his manner in presid-
ing
Striking bakers three thousand
strong assembled on the Place de la
Concorde, Paris, and marched to-
war the Madeleine, being dispersed
after several collisions with the po-
lice.
Special news from Russia said tho
Tsar had given to NJ. Stolypin discre,-
tonary power to dissolve the Duma
Several thousand workmen, dis
charged from the Woolwich arsenal
for reasons of economy, marched to
the House of Commons to impress
their grievances upon the British gov
ernment.
News from Pureto Plata was that
the Foreign Affairs Committee of the
Dominican Congress had reported on
the American treaty. favoring it's
amendment.
Senator Bourne, of Oregon, de-
clared the public demanded the nom
ination of President Roosevelt for a
Second elective term"
Luther Burbank. a horticulturist.
said In a book just published that
the human race could be improved
by methods similar to those used in
improving plants.
Thousands of Americans, says a
London despatch, are making the
British metropolis their haltlng
place In the course of their automo-
bile tours through Europe.
AS the time approaches for the
discussion of home rule and the re-
lament the liberals are greatly
stirred, says despatch.
Nj. Clemenceau's decree removing
the religious element from the an
Client fete In celebration of the de-
liverance Of Orleans by Joan of Arc
has caused great stir in that city,
says despatch.
NJ. Pierre Thierry is suing the for
mer Empress Eugene to collect the
amount OF loan made to Napoleon
III. by his uncle, says a Paris des-
patch.
According to despatch. DR..
Wood McMutry, who has become
famous in Europe for automobile
touring Is now bringing out re-
vised edition of his touring map for
Central Europe.
A strike Of walters in the cafes of
Paris has begun on the boulevards,
Earthquake shocks were felt at
Tortosa and Murcia, in Spain; in the
vicinity of Constantiuople, Turkey,
and at Askabad, in Russia Trans
caspian territory.
In the British Parliament theAttor-
eny General introduced bill con-
stituting a Court OF Criminal Appeal.
A menacing naval demonstration
Is being made by Frtnch war ships
on Mogodor, and the situation in
Morocco is declared to be very criti-
cal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
Hats OF to the Flag.

Columbus, Ohio. April 24.-At the
first dress parade of the Spring, held
at Columbus Post several civilian
spectators were requested to remove
their hats in salute to the National
coloIs.
IL shall Insist upon every ona re-
lIoylne his hat when the National
colors are raised in this parade and
cn oIher occasions Of the kind,' said
Col. Glenn, commanding the post,
"lc-vrybody should show sucl re-
spcct to the flag OF the United States.
AMI intend to enforce such respect
here"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
FRANCE DECORATEs CARNEGIE
Made Commander Of Legion of Hon
or At Peace Dinner.

Made Commander Of Legion of Hon
or At Peace Dinner.
New York City. April 23.-Andrew
Carnegie, Pittsburg's apostle OF
peace and father OF the peace con-
gress just adjourned. had pinned
about his neck a broad red ribbon
from which hung the cross of com
mander Of the Legion of Honor.
This was a gift of the appreaciative
Republic of France.
The ribbon was 30 broad that It
hill Mr.. Carnegie's collar entirely,
and only his startled beard could
be seen above the red band which
the Baron d. Estournelles do Con-
slant himself wearer OF the French
cross of honor, pinned the bow be-
hind Mr.. Carnegie's head. The en-
amelled order dangled down Just
over the top stud in the peace
masters shirt front. Mr.. Carnegie
took one hasty look at the jewel
on his chest, then he looked at the
quick smile, like q child that has
received a new toy and is afraid
that mother is going to lock 1t up
for rainy day.
1t was at the dinner which was
given at the Hotel Astor Jointly with
another one at the Waldorf-Astoria
for the entertainment OF tht dele
gates and foreign guests at the peace
conference that the presentation
was made.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
QUAKE LEVELS TWO CITIES.
Chilpancingo and Chilapa Almost
Destroyed-Other Cities Cut OF.


Mexico City. April 24.---A fright
full loss of life and property, T. is
feared. was caused by the earthquake
which threw this city into panic Mon
day night and lasted four and half
minutes.
1t is known that the towns of Chill
pancingo and Chilapa, in the State of
Guerrero, 12b miles southwest of this
city, were destroyed, and that eleven
persons were killed and twenty-sevenI
badly injured in Chilpancingo, Guer!
rero's capital.
Five hundred lives we're lost in thd
destruction of Chilpancingo and Chi
lapa, a telegram to the National Bank
of Mexico here states, adding that
both towns were completely de-
stroyed.
Government officials do not believe
this report. 1t Is admitted that both
cities were severely damaged. but IL
is not thought that the deaths will
even approximate 500, The houses
there are low and massive, built Of
stone. to resist earthquake shocks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
4 Men and $50 Horses Killed.

New York, April 24.--At least four
men were killed and $50 horses
burned to death in the destruction of
the big stables Of the Dispatch Ex-
press Company, fromerly the old
Christopher Street car barns. at Nos.
S6S374 Christopher Street.
For. hours panic reigned in the
neighborhood from the wild stam-
pede Of ITO horses which had been
unleashed from their stalls In time
to escape the flames.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-04-25
Bachelor Of 1O1 to We'd Girl of 100.

81. Louis. April 23.-The authen-
tic records OF human history contain
no parallel to marriage which, 1t
was announced here to-day, is being
planned to take place at Tatesville,
in the Tennessee mountains. IN Aug.
The bridegroom will be John B.
Bundren, a well-to-do bacrelor far
mer, who attained his one hundred
and first year the first of the present
month. The prospective bride is Miss
Rose Mcclure, Of Preston. Lanca-
shire, England, who on the day set
for the wedding will be exactly one
hundred years of age.
Bundren will go to England in
June for his bride. He has never
smoked or drunk and is we'll pre-
served. He expects to live fifty years
longer. he says.