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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21

to the feminine speaker and Council-
man Buck White would smile APPROX
inEly. Satterheld. the first to join the
beautiful band would become q fear
less master OF parliamentary law, thus
adding to the gayety of nations.
There are wonderful possibilities IN
the plan. The salary grabbers would
go awkwardly into the presence of the
better and sweeter half of the branch.
pleading for few more dollars with
which to purchase Teddy bears for the
offspring at home. But, like saloon
men. they would peep into the cham
Der and fade away. Electrolysis prob
lens would sleep upon the shelf and
about the place there would be quiet
dignity. peace and sweet dreams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21

he cannot just now say how the talk
but thinks hat he would
have but little trouble in putting his
finger on the people who started It.
Hethinks that this Is the last dltch ans :
enemies finding that they could not
defeat him for the office are determin-
ed to give nm NIL tho trouble possible
before he assumes his duties on the
LIST Of January, .4
Speaking Of the bond to be furnish
ed, Mr.. Hechlers said that ne ISL con-
iident that the men who elected him,
among whom are the best and most
prosperous citizens OF the county.
would not hesitate to go on his bond
for any amount which might be named,
lie does not, however Intend TO give
personal bond, and says thnt ne mas
already been approached by several
of the most reputable surety companies
OF the city offering to stand for him.
He thinks that the whole story, has
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
MISSIONARY INSTITUTE.
The Second Dny's Service Shows lns
creased Interest and Attendance.

1 -
creased Interest and Attendance.
The second session OF the Interde-
nominational Missionary Institute now
being held in this city met yesterday
at o'clock in the Second Presby terrain
Church
The devotional service. lasting hale
and hour. was conducted by The Rev.
G. Otis Mead, OF Christ Church. Rich.
mond. Following this service, two
hour conference on the missionary In
the Sunday school was conducted by
the Rev. IL. y. Soper and Rev. w. A.
Brown.
After this conference was closed,
supper was served and II social hour
enjoyed The model mission study
classes We're next conducted.
The evening service, which was cons
Quoted in the main body OF the church,
was opened witt, n song service. foI-
lowing which the chairman, DIR. Cecil,
OF Richmond. Introduced Rev. e. d,
Soper, of New York. who addressed
the audience on missions in the Sun
day school.
This is the first opportunity tho pub
lie has had TO hear Rev. Il. y. Soper
The quartet OF Union Theological
Seminary furnished the special music,
which was enjoyed.
Tomorrow the last session OF the
cordially invited TO attend the service.
which will begin at sis. at which
time missionaries from Korea. Japan,
and Brazil VIII be present. This Is
an opportunity which Is not often pre-
scented to the public. a good pro-
gram has been arranged for this se--
vice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
RATE CASES CLOSED
Postponed Until Nov. both, When Judge
Judge Pritchard Will Enter DEGREES.

Postponed Until Nov. Both, When Judge
Judge Pritchard Will Enter DEGREES.
However Judge Pritchard may decide
the Virginia passenger rate cases, they
VIII not be further argued before him.
but after the final DEGREES, Which he
be appealed at once to the United
States Supreme Court for ultimate ad-
Indication there.
r. Yesterday was fixed for hearing the
cases finally before Judge Pritchard
but owing to the illness Of Senator
Daniel, OF counsel for the State. they
went over until November 30th. 1t
desire further argument, and that both
sides We're ready tor the entry by the
an immediate appeal in any event, as
from the inception OF the fight 1t has
been known that neither side would be
satisfied until the Supreme Court OF
the United States had settled the con-
The proceedings before Judge Prtt-
chard Observation-Disclosures purely formal
and lasted but a short While. Attor-
fneys for both sides We're pre- ent, and
after a date for entering the final de-
crees was agreed upon. nothing fur
Their was done.s
Hon. Allen Caperton Braxton and
the State in the proceedings and the fol-
lowing railroad attorneys We're also
present: a. p Thom counsel for the
Southern Railway; Henry IT, Wickhan
and Henry Taylor, for the Chesapenke
and Ohio; Joseph I. Doran. for the
Norfolk and Western; "; b Alo1 !.
Harrison, for the louisville and Nash.
Vile. and S. S. p. Patteson.- for thht
CheSapeake and WESTERN. :. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
GOOD SHOW AT BIJoU
Chorus Sings and Dances With a Vim.
Plenty of Fun.

Yorke and Adams. in Playing the
Ponies" at the Bijou this week. are
drawing large crowds. The piece is a
real musical comedy and is one OF
the best shows that has been to the
Bijou this season. for the chorus is full
OF good dancers and singers, and keeps
the audience sitting up and taking
notice through the entire performance.
One of the best features OF the show
Is the singing of j. Aldrich Libbey. one
of the best ballad artists In the busi-
ness. Ills song, I'm the Apple Blossom
Time" composed by himself is very
good, and gets much applause. There
is realistic horse-race at Sleeps
head Bay track in the first act, and
Luna Park and Coney Island are we'll
set in the second. The show will close
Its engagement here Saturday night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21

And then when the sessions run far
into the morning the recess would
come like nm oasis in the desert. Men
would sit down to feast on salad and
tea. and as they smiled they would
chat of Easter hats and Bridge, young
Chesterflelds OF the body gladly pass
ling the plates.
Instead of sharp and singing utter
ance in debate. the softness of nm in
fant's check would be rough In COM
parison--instend or violence of speech,
gentle love taps would fall upon the
aldermanic wrist.
With women in Council even Mr..
Umlauf's ordinance would be swept
away as a frightful imp from the bar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
FRlsc HKoRN 10 RETIRE

VIII Not Seek Re-clectiou to Fire
board aud Many Candidates Oner.
(. announcements lliciently authentic
to satisfy politicians-that President u,
~. Irischl<orn, OF the Board Of Fire
Commissioners would retire ut the.end
OF his term8in July-next, has already
started a scramble for the office. Sew
eral names Of candidates have already
been mentioned, Mr.. lSrischk orn-
comes from Jexerson Ward, and 1T is
said that q we'll known Councilman
from that district would ask his
friends to elect him, 53 D Y. .is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
DENIES TREsPAss
Held In Order to Summon Ellen barber
to Testify He Pcepcd In Window.

NJ. II. Woodbridge (colored was or
dered held until this morning in or
der to give time for the investigation
of the charge against him OF trespass-
Ing on the property of Charles DuBose,
at 293 East Marshall Street. 1t was
stated by Ellen Barber (colored). who
lives in the rear OF Mr.. DuBose's
residence. that she saw the negro
peeping in one of the back windows.
Mr.. DuBose chased the negro and
caught him on Broad Street. He de-
MED having committed the trespass,
and the case was continued In order
to summon Ellen Barber to court to
testify In the affair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21

& The drug.-.caffeine-..in
coffee causes indigestion
and belching in many pale
persons with no appetite
who would be relieved If
they could be induced to
stop coffee.
II is easy to do if Postum
is used as a table beverage.
Il is made Of clean, roasted
wheat and contains the vital
phosphates in this king of
cereals whichrebuilds brain
and nerve tissues.
II builds up what coffee
and tea tear down. Try a
change TO Postum There's
Y sResson,'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
TEAXs PEACE coNGREss.
Three Days Session Is Now in Progress at

The Texas State Pence Congress is now
In session at Waco. 1t met Tuesday and
viii adjourn to-day
The program for to-days session follows:
T. C. Ciyce, president of Austin College.
Sherman: Yancy Lewis cx-dean OF the law
department OF the University of Texas, Dali
las. p. G. Sears. pastor OF Chrlsts Church.
Houston. and Benjamin r. Trucbtood. Will
speak respectively on advantages of
Permanent International Court" The Eyo-
luton of the Peace Propaganda" rs Mae
a Modern National Secessty?'' and '"The
Work OF the Hague Conference
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
i Six Go to Jail.

Before Magistrate Angle yesterday morn
ms Lille n. Jones. Ralph Ramsey Mary
Annie Green. all colored were all fined
$3.50 and costs for trespassng and stealing
coal from the Seaboard Air Line Railway.
This crowd has for some time been syste-
mat!cally stealing coal. and We're nabbed in
the act yesterday by Constable Rogers. None
of them had the change, SO We're sent to
& a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Big Car slips swItcl,.

Yesterday evening a, about 8 o'clock one
OF the big Broad and Main Street cars %
the Passenger and Power Company in turn
Ing the corner ut Eighth and Mfan Streets
waE thrown off thu rails across the Main
track. The accident was caused by irregu-
laritics In the switch which'is being put In
a. this point. The front truck took the
switch going up Eighth Street. but the rear
kept up the main line. There was no dam
age done Traffic was blocked for about
twenty minutes but all passengers Wera
transferred
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Young Mnn Steals Rlle,

A respectable looking young man, giving
his name as Albert Sidney Johnson. ap-
reared before. Magistrate Angle yesterday
morning, chakaed with riding on the freight
trains OF the Seaboard AIR Line Railway
He was fined $e.bo and costs. and not hav-
ing on his person this amount was sent to
jail, The arrest was made by Special ofrl-
Ger Dunnin gton iJ4 y. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
.FT1zHUCH LEE DAY
AT THE EXPOSITION.
Tuesday, November Goth, Desig-
mated When Tribute Will BE
Paid First President.
MAJ. R0BT. HUNTER TO SPEAK
Crowds from All Parts of tho
State Expected to Attend
Celebration.

| fl.I Z. III 2 Z. /.
Before closing an enterprise which
could not have attracted world wide
attention except for the fine and pat.
riotic work OF its first president. the
management OF tho Jamestown Expo
sitlonFhns announced that Tuesday,
November 26tt. will he celebrated aa
Fitzliugll Lee Day. and that inspiring
occasion will draw thousands of vir-
ginians to the grounds Major Robert
Hunter, of Richmond, will be orntor
of the occnsion: AS custodian of the
Confederate archives at the Capitol,
and as the PERSONAL friend and adj
mlrer OF General Lee, he Will speak
eloquently OF the dead and call to mind
his faithful and successful nchicve-
nient after hard effort to interest the
entire country In the Jamestown celc-
|ibration. u "
TO allow the exposition to end with
out doing honor to its first president
would have beer an net OF disloyalty
to one who laborcd so hard for It's
welfare, a fact which Is admitted by
patriotic Vtrginlans and those at this
time Identified with It's life. "T'itz-
hugh Lee Day Will be lacking In
pomp and splendor, but 1t will be u
fitting tribute and a quiet demonstra-
ton in which thousands of his fellow-
citizens and admirers will take pnrt
With reduced rates on the railroads II
is expected that large crowds Will ba
present. and thousands will go from
Iaichmond alone to SEQ the fading
glory Of the show and give evidence of
their love and appreciation for dis-
tin2uislied son OF the Old Dominion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
To We'd in Iienrlco.

Marriage licenses were issued by Clerk
Waddill, of Henrico county, TO Robert Il.
Gregory and Hannah Martin. and william
Mr. Gregory il a resident of Portsmouth,.
and Mr.. johnson ls an insurance agent, liv-
Ing in Henrico county,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
EPPs SHOT ACCIDENTALLY
Willie Walker. Fourteen Years Ola
Dismissed of Murder Charge.

Dtsmissed OF Murder Chnrgc.
Willie Walker. the fourteen-year -old
8colored boy. .sw1oses victim, Burton
Epps, died in. the, City Almshouse Tues
day morning, was dismissed Of the
murder charge in the Police Court yes
tcrday morning. a coroner's jury sit
ting on the case did not fix the blame
on any one. the evidence OF two little
negro boys who saw the shooting be-
ing to the effect that 1t was done ac-
cidentally.
may be investigated by the grand Jury,
as Epps's mother has stated that
Walker had threatened to shoot her
child.
Walker IS now in jail serving a six
months session for theft and charges
of%other thefts will be later brought
against him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Sidney Grimes Held.

orCered held for the grand jury, December
I'd. In the Police Court yesterday morning
or the charge Of assaulting and robhing
CIR; was severely bruised by the negro in
his search for money. He was arrested
half an hour later hiding In kitchen,
where Policeman Samuels found him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Harry I'M Stabbed.

Harry Hill (colorcd>, OF No. 27o1 Yves.
Cary Street, was stabbed last night by j,
white man, but was not seriously injured.
I; was stated that the cutting occurred
because the negro had insulted q white wo-
man. but investigation on the part OF Ser.
&c ant Holdscraft could not prove the allegn-
ton. and no reliance was placed In the
trLnIOr, SO aifs ~. tell go 3fy5i Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
WlllIam Bates 10 Grnnd ;Inr,

William Bates tcolored). charged with
making an assault on William Burrell was
sent to the grand Jury from tho POLES
that he was with william Scott when the
latter fractured Burrels skull and some-
body cut Scott over the heart. Scott has
,bGentsent to the grand Jury. but there was
no proof against Burrell, and he was dis
T
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Junior Medical Association.

The Medical Association of the junior
Friday. November 90. Tho subject of the
discussion will be Diseases OF the Lungs"
papers MI DE rsao on the tol.%Mns sgd
Theology" w. +. Grigs: Physical Dias-
ncsls.'' ". E. Vest: "SymtolnatoIogy and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
MAKES urgent PLEA
FOR FAIRGROUNDS
Mrs. Hirshfield Says They Elinli-
nate Need of Juvenile
/. Courts.

"children," said Mrs. Ruth Ashley
Hirshheld. OF New York, in an address
at the Central School last night. will
slide down n smooth board as long
as the board and the other things hang
on" This illustration. or statement.
was used to show that the play habit
that the establishment Of Fairgrounds
would take boys and girls away from
vicious habits and the streets, and
c:garettes;,a,tx
The meeting took on an informal
turn. many questions being asked. The
hall was about half filled. There were
less than a dozen men present, the
others being women and children. Mrs.
Hirshfield is q delightful speaker. with
abundant experience. She gave many
valuable suggestions. and 1t was clear
toward the end that. the women will
go after City Council for an appro-
priation to buy and equip the necessary
Fairgrounds.
Mrs. Hirshneld said that in st. Luis
some years ago, when corruption was
alleged to exist in the City Hall by
Wholesale, the two branches voted to
help the children, there being only
two dissenting ballots. She was con-
!fdent that 1t would be the same in
Richmond.
Work Just BeEMn Here.
"This meeting Tonight" said Mrs.
Fairgrounds. It is merely the begin
ming. You will find the press valua-
BILE source of help In educating the
public The idea Of these places fro rs
homo or school, but to provide ground.
meet each other. understand each
other. They shun the street habit be
Children must play. They will hang
on the gate posts until some others
come along. Moreover. these places
and the fresh air have been ardently
supported by the fighters of tubercu-
ilosis. The money spent will be wisely
spent. because 1t will guarantee to the
future fat9re q generations q strong and heal'hS
Mrs Hirshfleld was asked about the
juvenile courts. '"rhe need OF ju-
venile court here" she said. SIS less
than he need of fairgrounds. should
imagine. In a word. the playgrounds
serve to eliminate the necessity Of
these courts"
Going After Council.
The work accomplished in Richmond
heretofore was discussed. and while the
effort has been .linlited.#t most glow,
ing accounts We're given. One instance
was cited where an incorrigible boy,
often expelled from school, had slipped
into the Fairgrounds. to continue his
bad habits. He was sent away. Re-
turning, he became more decent and
naturally less objectionable, the result
being hat he was tanned and admitted
again to the school. His reformation
came about by reason OF the manner
in which the place had appealed to his
better nature. So III
AS the plans arc finally perfected
tho city VIII be asked for an appro-
priatton. Is The women will appear be-
fore Council. and they believe that the
assistance needed will be granted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Wants 10 Join Navy.

Richard Newman escaped from the
Laurel Heformatory and recaptured by his
original captor, bicycle Policeman Smith
wac ordered back 10 this Reformatpry by
Justice Crutchheld yesterday morning. The
boy declared that he would run away again,
as he wanted 10 Join. the navy 49,. .~llS..H,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
DEEP INTEREST I'M MEETINGS
Revival at Firat Bnptist Church Bring
Ing Good Results.

a large crowd was in attendance
last night on the evangelistlc service
now being conducted at the First Bap-
fist Church by the pastor. DR.. George
w. Mcdaniel. The number OF men at
tending these services is very large,
and at this time the larger. number OF
conversions have been men,
from the twenty-seventh chapter OF
Proverbs. The sermon was a plea for
the unconHerted. There were five who
made a profession OF faith
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Medical Economics"

= DR.. William Fl. Taylor professor Of chem
iatry in the Medical College Of Virginia,
Will deliver his annual lecture to the stu-
dent body Friday night at o'clock. The
subject will be Medical Economics" These
lectures are not n part OF the regular currl-
culuin. and though attendance Is not
compulsory, 1t is always large.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Elevator Out Of Order.

The State Library elevator cable brooks
yesterday afternoon about 5:3o o'clock. No
ono was hurt. Colonel John W.. Richard
son. REGISTER OF the Land Office. said last
might that he hoped to have the elevator
running by noon to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
En,ma Llttle CauRhI Here,

Emma Little. alias Campbell. was arrest
On the request OF the authorities OF Rock.
!nsham. n. G., where she Is wanted on the
charge OF cmbezzcment. The authorities
will send for her tsE. ~ Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
=. = = = = - = ''7--.s
/. Tickets Dlstributell.

Richmond Lodge, No. 40. b. r. o. f.. held
meeting last night and tickets for the
coming memorial exercises on December list
were distributed. Former Governor A. H.
Montague Will deliver the address, and the
exercises Will be held in the Rijou Theatre
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Ladies' to Give Silver Tea

The ladies' OF the Rectpr's Aid Society
Will give a silver tea at the parish hail
barton Heights, from s to II O'clock this
evening The tea Is for the benefit Of the
Epiphany Church. A most interesting Pm
gram, has been arranged. and refreshments
will be served l55s r. itH5iH n 7s7I'7 -,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
SAM HILL UNINJURED
Big Mass Of Iron Falls on Ills Head. But
Only Raises Big Bumn

Only Raises Big Bump.
Sam Hill (colored). OF No. 1926 North
Twenty-sixth Street. while unloading car
Of iron at the Ninth Street crossing of the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad had the mb,fortune to have a
heavy mass OF 1t fall on his head A big
knot formed on the uncracked skull, but it
was not otherwise injured. and San, didn't
Know OF the occurrence until some one
called his attention to the bump. Then he
walked out to the City Home and asked Dr.
Iiinchman to reduce the bump. Dir.
Ilipchman told him that time would be HE
best physician, and, contented, the negro
dc mn rtpd & r. '5E. 5i-7s-,f .l51 r.lzfl 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
LOVE TAP INSTEAD OF
IL VIOLENCE OF SPEECH
With Women in Council There
Would Be Peace, Sweet Dreams
and fragrance.

Suggesting that q touch OF fenlinlty
might help the brain problem in Gotln.
ell a woman yesterday cnused some OF
the members Of that august assembly
to rear up and prance. Others turned
white IN the face--tl,c red and healthy
glow disappearing like flash. The
plan would revolutionize a body or
.verbosity and brains
The ono bad feature OF t1a idea
would relate to smoking. Daring
members would be afraid to ask for
a suspension Of rules, and the ldiotic
cigarette would remain unlit. Being
forced to resort to extremes. men
would operate on great wads OF dark
tobacco, and timid ones would work
on chewing gum. BUT the presence
of bright raiment and smiles with
the fragrant odor OF orris root and
sweet soap would have peaceful.
Wholesome effect Ben r. August, the
faithful clerk, who hasn't missed a
meeting since he was elected some thir-
ty.odd years ago, would keep that rec
ord running thirty more, and the
'howls from Marshall Ward would
,dwntllc down to song OF love. There
would be no occasion to iss,le clearing,
house certificates for courtesy: the
doors would open, and Justice John,
like a breath of spring, would side
step In to viewsthe scene of splendor.3
How Scene. Would ChanKc.
Lenders In debate--1nene like Presi-
dent Tnrpin and Dabney and Pollock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
BENZ Mora Tennle.

& full dress rehearsal OF the officers Of
the Benz Mora Temple, D. o. X. X, was
mcnIal session Will be held next wednesday
nlsht.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
sellInal,-sl,elton.

Mr.. Ralph w. selman. OF New York civ
and Miss Minnie Blair Shelton, of Rich,
mond We're married In washington tues
day, November leth. " I "a n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
Doherty Spnakn. 2

Labor, commissioner James H.. noherty
addressed the Union League Club at Smith.
deal Han last might, Mr., Doherty's subject
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21

Says Having
Bondsmen Only and the Last Attempt Of His
Injure Him. SAYS All Right

no other foundation than malice M
Is not disposed to take any notice o
1t h1 49, 80. lis .SlIli
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21
WORK Ju.t BeRnn Hero.

Mrs. Hirshheld was asked about the
Juvenile courts. "rhe need OF a jus
venile court here she said. SIS less
than the need of Fairgrounds. should
serve to eliminate the necessity Of
.4haco 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21

Dr. Buchanan will care for the two
and send them on to their home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-21

Leaders In debate-men like Presi-
dent Tnrpin and Dabney and Pollock /.