The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-10
NEWS GATHERED
FROM SOUTHS|DE
Pipe Explodcs i'll Mouth Of
Smoker, Who Narrowly Is
capes Losing His Eye.
Victor MATTER is DEFERRED
Large Crowd at Elks' Bazaar
Last Notwithstanding for
Superintendent Allen.
Manchester Bureau, Times, Dispatch.

Manchester Bureau. Times Dispatch.
No. 1102 Hull Street.
Mr.. Charles v. Green, q prominent
resident Of First Ward, was the victim
of a very singular accident last night.
asa narrowly escaped losing ono of his
eyes.
Mr.. Green had called In Or. Broad
max to attend one OF his children 1T
about o'clock yesterday morning. aid
he was on his way to the drugstore, IN
company with the physician, whom the
accident occurred. Mr.. Green was
smoking n pipe and Il startling report
was heard ana the pipe exploded. a
piece of the wood was splntnrcd and
ono piece struck Mr. Green over hls
eye.
Tho whole thing was so sudden and,
in fact. startling, that 1t was somo
time before either the doctor or Mr..
Green could determine Just what was
the trouble. Mr.. Green's eye was
dressed by the doctor, and 1t is not
considered serious.
Yesterday Mr.. Green solved tho m, s.
terry surrounding the accident. He had
some small rifle cartridges In his
pocket. and when he filled his pipe he
did not notice that these We're In the
tobacco. When the fire struck the cap
lliie SUuSeu lllc eNplOSlllOll.
Matter Is Deferred.
The Conference Committee from the
Board of Aldermen and City Assembly
met last night to consider the matter
of ALLOWING L. *. Victor exemption
from taxation upon his warehouse in
the city for period of years.
Mr.. r. D. Walker, representing the
concern, was present, but owing to
the fact that some important infor-
nation was not in the hands of tho
committee. the action was postponed
until Monday morning at 10 o'clock,
at which time the committee will meet
and dispose OF the matter.
Those present at tho meeting were
Messrs. D. L. Toney, ]. W. Moore, r.
l.. Patram and NJ. a. Campbell.
Search Being Made.
The telephone and telegraph wires
are being kept hot at this time by the
Allen family, who are in search of
Superintendent Allen. of the Aims
house and Cemetery, who has been
missing close on to two weeks His
bl other. j. L. Allen, Of Danvtlle, Is
here, and is doing every thing possible
toward getting any information that
might lead to the discovery OF the
superintendent.
1t was thought for some time that
MIR Allen was with his sister, VITO
resides at Elk Hill. Goochland county.
Mr.. jill Allen talked there yesterday
morning, and was informed that Moth
ing had been. spen Of Mr.. William
Allen. Just. where the superintendent
is, is question that has now come
TO be a serious proposition. and his
family is almost frantic with grief
surely, If Mr.. Allen is anywhere near
ubouts, he would have been heard from
before this.
Elks' Bazaar Cowded.
Last night was the banner night as
far as attendance goes, at the Gli's
Bazaar. The crowd was large and the
Golfers of the treasurer We're aided
considerably.
The musical entertainment or con-
cert given by the Manchester High
School Glee Club was one of the best
numbers that has been put on during
| the bazaar. Miss Kate Fuller, of Rich
mond. also pleased the audience with
her delightful recitations.
At the Department Store there is a
| couch which is to be voted to the most
| popular IIlk's home. Last night Man
chester Lodge was In the lead, with
| thirty-two votes, while Richmond
Lodge has nine. This promises to be
one Of the most interesting contests
The couch Is made of leather, and is
| q handsome piece OIL furniture.
The handsome embroidered sofa
cushion on the fancy booth, donated by
Mrs. o. Il. Smith, Of Baltimore, was
won last night by Mr.. B. P. Walden.
Personals and Briefs.
The Manchester E'l1s' ball team
Ipractced for the first time at Forest
/ Hill yesterday afternoon, and, as 3
whole, the team showed UP splendidly
Buck Ewing" Franklin. the backstop
for the team, showed up in bad condi-
Ition It Is hoped, however, shat he will
improve after he has been hardened
to the work. The team Will practice
next Wednesday afternoon.
Ernest Walden was before the Mayor
yesterday morning, charged with being
dlsordery. He was fined 81 and costs
Tho case against the little 1I!ndoo
son of ALI IIindoo, charged Will
breaking a window In the store OF
Tunstall Brothers. was postponed.
Henderson Lodge, l. Q. @. T., me-
last night and initiated two candi
dates
Manchester Chapter. No. 4s, Roya
Arch Mnsons. met last night at tn
Masonic Temple and conferred upo
| four candidates the Mark and past
masters degrees. This class came fror
: Chester Lodge, No, AS. Following tn
session delightful supper was scrvec
John Oncsty. accompanied by hi
wife and several other friends, left yes