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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

In view of the fact that Madame
Gadski is to be heard here tonight
at the Jefferson Hotel Auditorium, 1t
Will be interesting to read in her own
words the story of her vocal and artistic
growth.
81 was not permitted to sing a single
song for three years." she has written.
"a real hardship for musical child of
eleven-just exercises and exercises to
place the voice. When l was ten
made my first appearance at a little
concert given by my teacher. and sang
a series of childrcn's songs by Taubert.
They are really charming; l still sing
them frequently.
when have been practicng u heavy
Wagner role ] often turn to the songs
Of Taubert or Mozart to rest my voice
and reassure myself that the bel canto'
has not been disturbed. All! that is the
supreme test---to sing a Wagner role
one evening and a Mozart role the next,
and feel certainty that in the latter
you are still mistress of your own voice.
Then, indeed, you may be sure your
method is right.
Berlin l had never taken q lesson In
dramatic action. But Director Engel
said: You have the musical training
We'll have to leave the rest to chance
Now. be quite natural, dont Try 10 "
anything with your hands and arms
llet them take care of themselves II
was good advice.
For three years l sang at the Berlin
Opera House In the beautiful operas
Of the German romantic school-A1ozart
Weber. Beethoven. Loetsing and Nc
OLAF 1t was magnificent training, as
lit gave my voice poise and certainty
without straining 1t.
Then just before coming % America
in 1894 ! sang Elizabeth, in Tannhau-
SER and Elsa. in Lohengrin. After
wards l began to sing the lighter Wag-
merriam parts and the roles of the ro-
mantle Italian and French schools. SIN
years ago / sang the 'Brunnhldes' for
the first time, and Senta, in The Fly
ing Dutchman'"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
AFTER CHECK FLASHER
Police Working ON Cnse-Mr. Greentrce
and llr. Marks NinLkcs Stntenlents.

Police Working ON Cnse-Nr. Greentrce
and Dir. Marks Makes Statements.
Mr.. Harry Marks. who was reported
to v have ,f been duped I BY check-flasher
instance and different name in two
other instances. declared yesterday that
he had not suffered, and that the trans
actions with him were perfectly prop.
Plymouth. n. c.. Is man In excellent
standing, and Is. one Of his best custom
ers. AS for the stranger using the
pane an,s s Of Mr. Ayrss he professe{a to
with him whatsoever Furthermore.
Mr.. Marks is a wholesale anu not n
retail dealer, and could not have Sold a
single suit of clothes, as reported
man operated under the name of w. G.
Ayres. and under two other names so
successfully that several merchants
Sh possss q of # the h
Hub clothing store. stated yesterday
is and that he thought he would soon
be caught; He said. iokingly. IN his
forger raincoat worth ss5 Tor only
S22.50. and. there fore, was not so much
out of pocket. AS "a matter Of fact.
hoy the coat was worth only
ers demanding that their clothes be
sold at the prices marked and 1t a'sn
being against the regulation laid down
by the Retail Merchants' Association
to sell goods under the marked price.
Several misunderstood the joke. and
Mr.. Greentree wished 1t to be stated
sa2.5o.
The check flasher was evidently a
good one at his trade. He Wore sim
ple country air. and he appeared So in
RenuOus that no one susDected that no
was such an artist at making an easy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
CHARGE DELAY TO
ENGINEER CU7SHAN'
City Attorney Says He Is Re-
sponsible for Not Protect
ing Lester Street.

In q communication to the james
River Improvement Committee. vt its
meeting last night, City Attorney Pol
lard charged the Engineering Depart
ment with responsibility for the delay
in legal proceedings to acquire the
land tor 'mproySi1g 9fHssss
said that though he had written City
Engineer Cutshaw on May ED last.
two days after the passage OF a reso-
luton by the committee. he mad failed,
up to the present time, to secure from
him the maps showing the n,etes and
bounds of the property required and
the names OF the owners.
II was decided to transmit the let
ter to City Engineer Cutshaw with in
structions to supply the maps forth
with. The delay, 1t was explained.
is putting the city to much expense
and moreover relief cannot be afforded
ter Street above high water III the
freshct period.
For Rental of Basin.
subcommittee recommended tenn
porary use OF the basin near Gillies'
Creek leased by the fulton Brick
Company. for deposlting sand from the
river. the sand to be sold or trade d
for dirt. This plan was opposed by
several members who said they would
vote for 1t only after knowledge was
had as to whether or not an option
can be secured for rental OF the prop
srty for present or future use Mr.
Funsten proposed that the terms OF
rental carry with Y the privilege of
disposition OF any material deposlted
therein As II NAV con
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
WINTER HERE With
FURRY Of SNOW
slect, Rain and Wind Drove Peo-
pie Indoors-Beds for I'm
fortunates.

Rain, sleet and snow YESTERDAY char
acterized the weather. which wes az
varied and changeable as summer
girl. One woke to see the pouring
rain. and slept with the snow pattering
gently against the window panes
Slush under foot and leaden sky
indoors earfy-thosa who had the price
OF fare and those who had doors 70
enter. Those who had neither the
price of car fare nor a door OF their
own applied early for admission to
the two charitable institutions OF the
get the stray ones In. 1t was not nec-
essary 10 tell tale of hardship. suf-
ferinS and poverty: one had but to
show his meagre person and hungry
eyes. his WORKOUT shoes and his tat
tered garments and he was free ia
wind and the flakes of snow blowing
in behind the visitor told tale sorry
enough. and he opened his mouth only
as means OF finding the way to an
empty stomach.
All the day was dreary. and people
back again. IL they went afoot. and
curtains were soon drawn to hide the
clustering weather and let the mantle
of warmth and comfort spread itself
around those who were not compelled
to walk the streets. 1t was a cold
day. and winter first showed himself
with fall Of snow. 1t showed and
night 1t settled down to slow driz-
zle, while the wind bit to the bones.
The streets We're vacated early. and
long before midnight the solitary po-
liceman on his beat had only his
thoughts for comfort and companions
n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
CITIZENS PATROL EAST
END STREETS AT NIGHT
Meeting to Be Held Friday Night for Purpose
Forming Vigilance Committee Man
Arrested Yesterday in Assault Case.
+ Purpose Of

Goodman, under suspicion Of knowing
something OF the recent criminal as
snult on North Thlrty-first Street. This
makes the third to he held, though no
direct evidence has yet been attached
to any one of them. still the police
believe that 1t is wiser to arrest all
those whose movements excite suspt-
cion In the slightest degree. 55
Governor Swanson vest erdayi supple-
nented the reward Of 500 offered by
Mayor Mccarthy for the apprehension
and conviction Of the assullantl Of MISS
Conners By offering an additional 100.
It is hoped by the Police Department
that this reward OF 5000 will be OF
material aid In the capture OF the crim-
inal.
"A witnessed by a letter received yes
terday morning by Councilman Don
Lepvy, OF Clay Ward. young women in
other aections OF the city are also
alarmed over the assaults which have
been frequent OF late, The writer, who
signs herself "a West End Girl" asks
the Councilman to exert his influence to
have lights put up In Temple Street
and nt tho corner of Beverly ana Tenn
Pile Streets The letter rectes that the
writer and several other young ladies'
have to pass through that section on
their way home at night. and declares
that II ~ dangerous to them on account
| OF the darkness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

Following the two assaults which
have recently been committed on young
ladies In the East End, a call has been
issued to the citizens Of that section
of the city to gather Friday evening
In corcoran Hall for the purpose OF or;
ganizing vigilance committee to patrol
the streets Of Church Hill every night.
and thus Insure protection 70 all wo-
men going abroad after DARK me
nlen are thoroughly aroused over the
recent occnrrences and lhey seem de.
termined to put stop to them
The idea behind the formal lon OF the
Vigilance committee Is to band together
about 400 men, from which number ~.
liefs OF nifty each shall be formed 70
patrol the streets nightly. All lonrers.
suspects and generally bad characters
viii not be allowed to loaf on the
streets. and those believed to be Of e,s.
pecinlly evil disposition VIII probably
be asked to move TO quarters more N
harmony with their natures II mas
been determined that Church Hill shall
be free ~ dcsperndoes. and tho cltlzeLs
ore beginning with q right 5000, VIII.
Tho police arc moving az spn.n'ly az
posHible, and It maybe naid that they
gleep With ono eye open, Tor every suh .
piclous character found pro wiling about
On the streets IL immediately run IN.
Yesterday evening Policemen Andrews
and Jordan arrested another man. Joe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
CAPT. NJ. M. BRIDGES
DIES SJIDDElNLY
ACADEMY STANDS
BY DR.. WOODRUFF
Expresses Regret at Annoyance
Caused by misunderstanding
of His Recent Address.

The regular meeting of the Rich
mond Academy OF Medicine and Sur
gerry was held In the hall OF the
Travellers Protective Association last
night at $40 o'clock.
Papers on cancer were read before
the meeting by Drs. Stuart Mcguire
and Hugh NJ. Taylor. DR.. A. l.. Tyne,
Of Baskerville, also presented some
observations on the subject. which he
will read before the Medical Societ..
of Virginia at Chase. City. The papers
we're discussed at length By brs. I.
Drs. Is. r. Tucker and j. f. Jones
were elected members of the Academy,
for membership.
AS to DR.. Woodruff.
Since the speech of DR.. C. Z. Wood
ruff at the last meeting OF the Acad-
emy,. 1t has come to the notice of the
members that an interview. has been
of Or. Woodruff as to the harmfulness
Of excessive sunlight in cases of tuber-
so and T}so MS to either
in such words AS to convey The mean
ing that DR.. Woodrufr's views were
original and in direct opposition TO
Peyser. secretary of the academy, has
received several letters from DR..
Woodruff since he left the city, in
which he said that he was no: refutin.
the authorities, but quoting chem. He
quoted in his letters several authori-
ties, among them. Sir Oliver Lodge, a
recent editorial in the. New York Med
zeal journal and certain EXPERIMENTS
that are now being conducted in New
York The academy adopted the fol-
lowing resolution:
The members of the Richmond
Academy of Medicine and Surgery
are deeply chagrined to learn Of
| the annoyance which has been oc-
casioned DR.. c. E. Woodruff by
reason OF an article published on
| the ed instant, relating to the
| paper presented by lsm at the
| meeting Of the Academy the previ-
| GUS evening.
| The Academy Unanimously and
| enthusiastically expressed its an.
probation of the paper of Dr.
Woodruff, and manifested II by
+ rising vote OF thanks. and they
greatly regret that any occurrence
/ beyond their control should have
caused him to carry away any un.
pleasant recollections OF an eve
ming which to his fortunate hear
ers was one of unalloyed satisfac.
uon, no less on account of the
] ValNe OF the views advanced than
on account OF the privilege of hny.
/ ing with them so eminent n visitor
and guest"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
PROTESTS AGAINST CHANGE
st. Johns Church Objects to Removal
OF Legend from Coins,

st. Johns Church Objects to Removal
OF Legend from Coins.
Formal protest has been made to the
onlted states government by the mem
bership' of st. Johns Church against
me IN omission OF the legend In God
we Trust: from the gold coins now
being made at the mints At meet
ing or the restry OF the church 1t was
decided 10 write letters Of protest to
the President and to the Secretary of
the treasury, asking that the motto
be restored.
Vigorous disapproval from all de.
nominations in different parts OF the
c9buntry was evident as soon as the
Where the government has been severe
~ criticized. The church people now
hope that after due deliberaton the old
motto, will be restored.
In his letter to Mr.. Roosevelt. Mr..
1ohn 3. Welsh, the registrar Of ST.
Johns, begs personal consideration nv
the president Of matter which thn
people regard as SO important, The
motto, he says, is universally known
and appreciated by the American neo.
pie and should be replaced on lie
coins. He also calls the attention - nf
the President to the fact that the
american people are God.fearing
community. and express their sentj-
msnts publicly through their medium
or exchange. The letter to Secretary
Gortelyou is the same In substance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
ORPHAN BOYS STORY
Once In Trouble for Stealing Pigeons,
Found Sleeping in barn Loft.

Found Sleeping in Harm Loft.
James Low. an orphan boy, only
eleven years of age. who has once be-
fore been in trouble. was arrested
Monday night on the charge of being
a suspicious character. and locked up
in the First Police Station, where he
had an iron pallet for q. couch instead
of the soft straw of the barn in which
he was found
The boy explains that he arrived
home too late to get in. and that he
went to some ones barn, where he
crawled in the hay. The owner, how
everything up, and the police were
called in.
James lived with Mr.. Foley. for
whom. he says, be got the water and
split the kidding. He declares he
was treated kindly, but some Bohe-
mian instinct seems TO drive him to
the streets, and he was once in trouble
over the theft of some pigeons I4e
said last Monday night that some one
else was to take him In Yesterday, and.
as he turned over sleepllv on his hard
bed. told Captain Whitlock that he
would be good boy. Then slee-- ca,..e
to him, as 1t comes to all boys, good
or bad.
The boy appeared in the Police
Court yesterday morning. DIR. Buch-
aran. superintendent OF the Associated
Charities, was asked to-take charge of
him, as Justice Crutchfleld did not
know what to do with the orphan lad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
.KEsTNER's CASE CONTINUED

Colonel spotswood. for the Defense,
Wants Number of Vouchers Produced.
John w. Kestncr. charged with steal
ing $500 worth of building blocks from
the Ideal Building Stone Company, ap-
peared again in the Police Court yes
terday morning, but the case was con-
tinued to November olst, In order to
procure further evidence. Kestner is
defended by Mr. Gilbert Il. Pollock
and Colonel Spotswood. and Mr.. Buch-
anan and Senators Byars, of Bristol.
president of the firm, appear for the
prosecution.
Senator Byars stated that he could
wished to try the man for misde-
meanor Colonel Spotswood. wanted a
number of vouchers produced.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
TOOK TO HIS HEELS
Driver Disappeared After Carriage Was hit
by a Street Car

Driver Disappeared After Carriage Was hit
by Street Car.
Isaac WASHINGTON, II that be the namc
with Clay Street car at Harrison and
Grace Streets last night. disa appeared after
the accident. and the people at the address
he gave on North Thirty-first Street had
never heard of hm--rsaac or Jacob Tn,
Car and carriage collIded at $3.50 o'clock
Tic motorman Jumped off. and found both
Il ont wheels Of the carriage. Its tongue and
footboard broken The driver gave his
name. but would not say to whom the car
riage belonged. Perhaps the Jehu was
dreaming on his box when the collision &C.
Cured. or else. perhaps. the g,Isty wind $
and the damp cold had led him take little
more than was necessary for his stomach
sake. anyway. he refused to say to WHOM,
the carriage belonged and he evidently
imposed his parsonage on Isaac Washirs-
ten. II Isaac ever existed, which such his
tory as is at hand does not show, Both
horses We're freed from the reins OF their
driver and they went their route
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
500 REV ARD

a reward OF one hundred dollars
(s10O.o0) Will be paid for information
leading to the arrest and conviction
Of the person or persons who COM
mitted a felonious assault upon a
Young woman Saturday. November 9Th,
between and 5 F. NJ, and between
Thirty first and Thtrty-secoEd ana
Marshall and Clay Streets.
The citizens Of this immediate
ncighborhood. and of the city gener-
ally, and State and city officers, arc
urgently requested to make every pos
sible effort for the arrest and convic-
tion of the perpetrator of this crime.
CARLTON MCCARTHY,
Mayor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

Disease attacks only those
who are susceptible to it,
because Of q weakened con-
dition Of the body---gener-
ally due to improper food.
Grape-Nuts food is made
of whole wheat and barley,
scientifically employing
moisture, time and heat
Natures own way Of chang
ing the starch Of the grains
to a form of sugar (the most
digestible substance known)
which a weakened human
system can absorb and use
to build itself back to, sturdy
strength.
Proper food will generally
put disease to flight,
There's a Reason"
Read "The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
Held on Charge q, LrnacX.

John Glover (eologed) was nnss a. ~,
put under 800 security for twenty - o a,i,
y, y, llis ioiee Court yesterday morning on
'As s, eaapse Of iishtng in the street.
80 s1Ssa 9. James. alias Smith, was ordered
MY q, me Gi'y jail on tho charge of lun,
aey susanna is an escaped lunatic, and
tw.ce mas attempted 10 destroy herself IN
The Firs: Police Station. 'se'A ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
Relatives Want Pettns.

II Is understood that West Virginia rela-
tives OF w. q. Pettus. who on an insanity
plea was acquitted the charge OF mur-
derous assault on W. II. Smith and held on
the charge OF numbering Lizzie Allen, COL
ored servant girl. want him sent to them
In that State In tho event thnt he Is event.
unlly released. The West Virginia relatives
are now In communication with the authors
tics here. ~. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

Case of Mike Nora.

boy. who confessed to the theft OF sl5o
from r. Francione's place at First and
Bread Streets. has been lngthis country but
over on the formers trip to his old home
In Italy. Tony Nora. who for many ycars
has been manager OF Francione's place In
this city, still fills that position.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
lined for Treaspaselng.

j. ". Dlggs, of varina District. Henrco
arrest OF Fritz Wagner (white) and L, Goode
(colored> for hunting and otherwise Tres
passing on his property The case came be-
foer Magistrate Angle yesterday morning.
and each man was fined IS and costs. The
arrests were made by Constable Samuel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
CONDUCTOR FALLS OFF CAR

C. II. P,lrtie Is Attncaed. by Vertigo and
Gets Bad Tumble in the Street.
In some unaccountable manner G. II. Pur-
die a street car conductor. fell off his car
at Eighteenth and Main Streets last night.
receiving a severe cut on the top OF his
head, and cutting off tho lobe of his right
ear. Dr. Hlnchman. of the city ambulance
corps. dressed the mans wounds, 1t was
stated that the conductors fall was due
pIc badly to vertigo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
Worked Broken-Down Hor,e.

David Y, Thornton tcolored) appeared in
the Police Court yesterday morning TO an
swer to the charge 0! cruelty to q horse
He was ened $40.
Romey Powell fcoloredl was held on the
cbaig sc Of cruelty beating mule hut The
case was continued to November 10th in or.
deg to allow agent E. c. Taylor, OF the s
IL e. a.. TO sather more evidence against
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
Arrives Safe in Cuba.

Detective-sergeant Gibson is in receipt
OF letter from his son. Mr.. D. II. Gibson
Informing him that the latter has arrived
safe In Cuba. Young Mr.. Gibson is in
Charge OF an engineering corps of mining
company, with headquarters In Havana.
The young man has entirely recovered from
Ills recent illness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

WYTHEVILLE. VA. November Ia
Snow covered the ground here this
morning from one to two inches. and
It has been steadily falling during the
day. but has not increased in depth
except In dry places. This is the first
winter weather of the season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

SMITHS CROSS ROADS. Va Mo-
this season came last night, when the
Temperature began to fall Very rapidly
after nightfall, and fine particles OF
snow eommenced falling shortly after
time. although the weather has mod
Grated enough to cause melting. Many
of the old weather prophets OF this secs
ton predict hard winter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

SUFFOLK, VA, November 12.-The
first snow of the season fell here this
morning. There We're only few fur
ries In Suffolk, but word comes from,
points further West that the fall was
somewhat heavier. "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
COAL. STRUCK HER
Lucy jackson Was Either Going Up or Com.
Ing Down. But She Isn't Ccrtnin

Ing Down, But She Isn't Certain.
Lucy jackson (colored), OF No. 5o7 North
seventeenth street, can't explain very sat
istactorilS how she was struck In the head
WITH several Jumps of coal, She told Dr.
h'tchman. of the ambulance corps, that
she was going down the steps and the coal
sale that the coal wac at the ton and she
was at the bottom. Anyway, the coal struck
hei ana y was badly broken In the coal
81 ~. Sn rIe Lucy received scalp cut, which
~ Hlnchman sewed up. 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

n LYNCHBURG, VA, November Ia
Light snow nurries early to-day. turn
ing to a heavy fall and continuing at
intervals all the afternoon and SHOWS
first taste of winter to-day. The snow
is three days ahead Of last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

CHASE CITY, VA. November 12.-
The earliest snow known fell here
last night and this morning to the
ly melted. The State Medical Conven-
ton meets here to-day and many doc
tors can be seen in every direction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

FTARRIsONBURG.6 VA. November 10.
The first snow of the season fell
here to-day. 1t fell steadily for six
hours, but It was too warm to stick.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
Richmond Man in Wreck.

KichmOnd Man IN Wreck.
Mr.. Scott Cunningham. of this city. was
in a severe railway collision several days
ago between Little Rock and Hot Springs.
Ark. Beyond the loss OF front tooth he
suffered no Injury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
Especial to The Times. pispatch

~ 5tsi lSpcSiAl " = Ae 4Iiiles'AIispAtCHI3s
( EUREKA MILLS, VA, November ~,
The unexpected occurred this morn-
ing When the first snow OF the sea-
son began falling at about 8 o'clock.
tervals nearly all day. This Is unusual
ly early for snow in this latitude.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13

Many members OF the Virginia state
Medical Society left the city yester.
day morning to attend tile annual
meeting Of tbs society. to be held al
Chase City, The session will continue
several days,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-13
Finds Wandering Horse.

Policeman Wills last night reported IL
the Second Police Station the finding " q
horse with It's harness. broken nj Broad and
Glin,er Streets 1t is believed that the AMI
nal belonged to a hackman.