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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
.PEST-HOUSE IS
CLOSED AT LAST
Last Patient Was Discharged
Yesterday from Smallpox
Hospital.
HAVE HAD FIFTY-FlvE CASES
DR.. Earle B. Phelps, OF Massa-
cllusetts Institute OF Technology,
to Analyzc Waters Here.

the smallpox hospital, or pest -houso.
which has been in almost continuous
use since the early autumn OF 1906.
was closed yesterday, the last patient
being discharged. At no time has thu
disease assumed epidemic proportions.
though II would probably have done
so but for the vigilance OF the Health
department in resorting TO prompt and
eH!cacious preventive measures
Since the 18th of July, 1906. when the
peresent health officer. DIR. Il. c. Levy,
assumed charge of the york. there have
been In all fifty-flve cnses of the dis
case. These wer estrung out for monthg,
there being no alarming number OF
cases at any time. and frequently only
ono or two. Before these were dis.
charged. however, sporadic cases would
appear, and 1t became necessary to keep
the hospital open. The disease was not
Of virulent type, and this fact.
coupled with the good work of tho
diagnostcian and of the physician in
charge. enabled the city to make an
excellent record-fify-five cases with
out single death.
DR.. Earle r. Phelps assistant profess
sor OF the department OF biology at tho
Massachusetts Institute OF Technology,
and connected with the sanitary exper-
irnent station OF that institution. Is now
on ms second WISH 10 Iticiltnond TIC Ia
doing some scientific work for tho
United States Geological Survey in con-
nection with the examination and
analysis OF natural waters.
In the fall he will make his third
trip to this city to be devoted to col
lecting data concerning the normal wa
tiers of this section. He Will be shown
every courtesy by Dr.. q. G. Levy and
the Health Department of this city
The International Congress on Tu-
berculosis viii assemble in the city OF
Washington on September 90. 1908, and
will continue for twenty days. Many
eminent scientists from all over tho
world will assemble in the National
Capital at that time to study and dis
cuss tho best means of discovering and
treating persons afflicted with the great
white plague. and to decide upon the
most effective means of prevention.
This congress will be an exhibition OF
the worldwide campaign against tt-
berculosis. and Its meeting in this
country cannot fail greatly to arouse
not only the medical profession. but
the masses, to the Importance of united.
Intelligent and scientific efforts to d.
r.inish the ravages of this disease.
which is annually claiming It's hundreds
OF thousands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
BEING REBUILT.
Structures Destroyed or Injured
in Fire Going up AGAIN

Tho building at tho northwest corner Of
Cary and Eleventh Streets. which was re.
Gently occupied by the h. r. Johnson Pub
fishing COMPANY, the Southern Paper Com
pany' the Bedford Pulp and Paper Company
and other concerns and which was burned
oat early in the year, is now under roof
again. The windows have been replaced,
ana the reconstructed building is nearly
ready for occupancy again.
The Williams Rhilding at the northwest
corner of Ninth and Cary Streets which was
burned the same day, is also being rebuilt
ms structure was totally destroyed. and
much time has been consumed removin,, ~ =
WfecKage and debris and preparing the
Foundation, Work on the walls is now about
TO begin and In few weeks more thew
being rebuilt upon the same lines and In
sunstantially the same manner as the one
burned,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
WISCONSIN MAN
ROBBED ON TRAIN
Valuable Papers Stolen and ]. w.
Wilson Arrested on
Suspicion.

]. ". Wilson was arrested yesterday
morning at Elba Station. charged with
being a suspicious character. He is sus-
pected of having robbed w. II. Bowe, of
Wisconsin, Il passenger on the train due
in Richmond at 11:4O A NJ, of $3.50 in
cash, check for 5000, signed by Pollard
& Bagby, OF this city, and other valua-
BILE papers The arrest was made by
Officer j. II. Thomas.
The prisoner was searched at the Sec
ond Station, but only few insignifi-
cant things were found in his possession.
Wilson stoutly protested his innocence,
but he will be detained few days to
give the detectives an opportunity of
working up the case. He will be ar
raigned in the Police Court this morning.
Mr.. Bowe had been to Ashland on "a
visit to his son there. He is now stop
ping at Ford's Hotel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
FEEL RUN DOWN.

Many people do In early spring. Per-
haps it Is the reaction from the winter
manner Of living. But, whatever the
cause. 1t Is an unpleasant condition, un-
fitting its victims for the activities or
life-the proper enjoyment OF life itself,
in fact A simple. altogether unobjec-
tionable remedy, we'll calculated, ac-
cording to physicians, to restore the
lost tone and vitality to the rundown
system Is composed Of Ia OF. Fluid Elk
tract Buchu, l or. Bulso Mixture Ia or.
Fluid Extract Gentiun Compound and
Is ozs water. These ingredients are
obtalnable at small expense ut any
good drug store and may be combined
by tho pharmacist or at home as de-
sired. The dose Is one tablespoonful
three times a day, before meals. The
preparation is said to be ono of the
best spring tonics known to medical
men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Observation-Disclosures.

Miss Annie Holman and Mr.. Ebert
Nuckols were married Tuesday after
noon in the home of tho brides parents
on Eleventh Street. Misses Ellen and
Lottie Holman, sisters of the bride,
We're bridesmaids. DIR. Ernest Nuckols
acted as best man. and Mr.. James Hol-
man, brother OF the groom, was the
only other attendant. Rev. George II.
Spoonor. Of Broad Street Methodist
Church. otFiciated.
Mr.. and Mrs Nuckols left for Buck
ingham county, where they VIII make
their future home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
DIR. M'FADEN INVITED.
Richmond Minister Will Address
Students AT Cornell

Rey Or, F, It. McFaden pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, has re.
eeived and accepted an Invitation to
deliver sermon before the student DO
ny Of Cornell University on June 9th.
me services Will be in connection with
me commencement exercises OF that
Institution. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Judge Horsley Much Better.

Special 70 Tho T1mes- D1spatch.
LYNCHBURG, VA, May 3-Judge
John d. Horsley. who has heen abroad
for several months, landed In New
York May I'd. The many friends OF
Judge Horsley will be greatly pleased
from Lynchburg who met the Judge In
New York wire that he looks we'll. He
was accompanied on his trip by his
nephew. Mr.. Edmund T. P. Easley SEN
ator and Mrs. Martin, and other friends
from Virginia Joined them In Naples
Mrs, Martins health is also much i'm
prOVed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
HELD HIM UP.
Broad Street Merchant Says Wo.
man Is a Blackna;ler

bessie Gibson, notorious character.
VINO has already served much time in
JAIL was arrested yesterday on the charge
Broad Street. VS.
The Gibson woman, 1t Is alleged, Dor
lowed quarter from tho merchant on
the plea that she was starving. the
next day she returned ana demanded S.,
declaring that II the money We're not
given to her. she would go on the street
and scream and say he had nsulted her.
she spent q term In the Manchester Jail
last year for similar offense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Death Of Infant.
Entertainment a Success.

The entertainment given by the ladies
of West End Methodist Episcopal Church
last night was great success. The
broom drill by eighteen young ladies' was
one of the most attractive numbers. A
large crowd was present at the per-
Torrance.
Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party" which
was played on Thursday night at Giobs's
Hall. will be repeated there tonight by
request Those who took part were:
Goodboy, Walter Taylor: Reuben Hold
croft, Richard Hughes Freddie. Master
Charles Crostic; Dinah Peabody, Miss
Sarah BEDFORD; Miranda spriggins, Miss
Mary Redford; Grandma Pepper. Mrs.
Titus Loser; Nellie Sanderson. Miss
Julia Ncsslage: Mrs. Doolittle. Miss Eva
Naden;. Mrs. Martin. Miss Ethel HALL
Mark, Miss Ida Butler; Mrs. Parker Miss
Florence Moore; Mrs. Spooner, Miss
Bcrma BEDFORD.
Personals and Briefs.
Manchester Local. No 626. Sheet
Metal Workers. met last night in the
Corporation Court and listened to a
fine address, delivered by. District
Chairman w. F. Bronson, of Atlanta,
Ga.
Mrs w. D. Ferguson, wife of AS
semblyman Ferguson, of Fourth Ward
who Is critically Ill in her home. was
reported to be slightly better last
night.
The regular meeting of the Finance
Committee was held last night. and
routine business was transacted. All
the bills from the various departments
were received and recommended to be
paid. Nothing of any other import
ance was brought before the commit
tee
Washington Camp. No 80, p. o. s. of
A., held a most enthusiastic meeting
last night in Corslcys Hall.
Tho G.. II. o. Club was entertained
yesterday afternoon in the home of
Mrs. Mary Walden, 40 Cowardin Ave-
nue..
Mr.. c. n. Jackson, who has been seri-
ouslS sick at his home in Swansboro.
is much improved.
Miss Flossie Meister. who has been
visiting in Baltimore, has returned
home.
Mrs. G. w. Joyner who has been i'll
for some time, is reported to be much
improved
Miss Alma Robinson, is i'll at her
home, 400 Decatur Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Argument To-Day.

Evidcnce in the case of Joseph Hoff-
man VS.. the Richmond Locomotive Works
was finished i'm the Henrico Circuit Court
yesterday, Argument will begin this
morning, and II is expected that the
case viii be given to the jury by noon.
Messrs. M. Mcclure and Wyndham r.,
suit, and Messrs. John a. Lamb and
Conway Il. Sands represent the PLAINTIFF,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Mr. Mayfield Goes North.

Mr. Edward II. Mayfleld who has been con-
nected with advertising agencies in this city
for several years, has accepted lucrative
position with y. ". Aver & Son. of Phila-
dephia Mr.. Mayfeld commenced his bust
ness career in the advertising department Of
The Times Dispatch. He will leave for
Philadelphia in few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Pettus Verv Indifferent.

Tho case of William B. Pettus. charged
woman, and the attempted murder of W. B..
Smith. white man. VIII be called In the
Police Court on Thursday. May 9Th. Pettus
is awaiting his trial with calm Indifference,
and seems to have no fear OF it's result. Al
torncy Harry 3. Smith VIII represent him
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Revival Services.

The gevangestlc services now being held
in tho Tabernacle Baptist Church will con-
tinue through tomorrow. Special services
will be held in the Sunday schoCS in the
morning FOR tho children. The pastor will
preach at II a. NJ and at =, NJ. The
singing will be lead by a large chorus choir
and orchestra.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
A]l.Dav Holiness Meeting.

An all-day holiness meeting will go on
tomorrow In the West End Rescue Mission.
No sos West Cary Street. Services will be
Lesson, taught by a competent teacher: II
A. NJ, testimony and praise service. sermon.
subject. "Divihe Guidance; 1880 p, NJ,
.HolIness Unto the LORD. or Death and Do
struction OF the Carnal Mind; : p. NJ, hoil-
nos 1e1iNal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Midnight Mission.

Rescue gospel services are being held every
Wednesday and Saturday night. Mt s:SO
o'clock in the Midnight Mission, No. 143t
East Franklin Street. There will be meet
ing tonight at that hour. Tho subject will
be the New Man" Open-alr gospel meet
ings viii be held near the mission.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS
Academy of Observation-Disclosures Club
Biiou-"My Tomboy Girl
Bostock' s--Wild Animal Show.
misunderstanding Rink.
At the Biiou.

6AI lllS
The Blancy show, my ToIboy Girl"
will close its engagement at the Bijou
with the two performances this after
noon and tonight. The show has drawn
large audiences all week. Miss Lottie
Williams is well-known here, where
shc is seen every year. The company
will close it's season in Norfolk next
week.
Business Manager Allen, who is
here looking out for the appearance
of his show. "Around the Clock" says
the oppression used in the title of
the piece was originated some years
ago by Augustin DAILY. 1T means
says Mr.. Allen, "a trip down the line
A party OF good fellows take night
off and go around among the music
halls, and ono scene in the piece pre-
sents the interior of a music hall, with
the performers in burlesque. Some of
the acts in this scene are ludicrous in
the extreme
The show opens at the Bljou next
week, and will close the season later
in Norfolk,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Miss Haswell Coming.

Versatility is the players supreme
test. There is more In acting than the
playing well Of one part. or many
parts that are akin. In the days Of
the old stock stars there was more
versatility than at present Every
actor had large repertoire and the
bill was changed every night as a
rule But in the theatre of to-day, with
long runs as a rule, the specialization
that has obtained in both business and
professional life has also invaded the
stage.
Only a few Of the prominent actors
of the day have built up repertoire.
and among these, of women. one of tho
most conspicuous Is Percy Haswell,
who will play a spring and summer en-
gagement at the Academy of Music as
the star of the popular George Faw-
cett Company. opening in ono of tho
most notable plays or recent years
Leah Kleschna," to be followed by
Hall Gaines greatest success THE
Prodigal SON."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04

the opening address at the bazaar on
Monday night.
Plans have been perfected for the
opening, and the success of the under
taking is already assured All the
booths have been erected. and the
DECORATIONS have been almost completed
The entertainment program promises
to be one of the most attractive feat
ures of the bazaar.
Death Of Infant.
Ernest. the seven year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. N German. No Ills Floyd
Avenue. formerly of Manchester, died
yesterday morning at 1890 o'clock
The funeral will take place from the
residence this afternoon at o'clock.
The services will be conducted by Rev
10. V. Badly, and the interment will
be made in Maury Cemetery
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
More Candidates.
Elks to See Governor.

A committee from Manchester Lodge,
3. ?. o. Elks, VIII wait on Governor
Swanson this morning AT 1890 o'clock
for the purpose of asking him to make
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04

The entertainment given by the ladies
OF West End Methodist Episcopal Church
last night was a great success. The
broom drill by eighteen young ladies' was
one of the most attractive numbers. A
large crowd was present at the per-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-04
Endless Work REQUIRED.

While the plans Tor the reunion arc
progressing rapidly, it should not be
supposed for an instant that those
making the ARRANGEMENTS have had an
easy time of 1t. Endless work has been
requires OF them. nor will it cease un-
til Richmond says adieu to the LAST of
her guests. problem after problem has
Colonel Gordon. whose re-
sponslblit!es have been enormous, but
he Is gradually clearing the difficulties
hi Il.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29
KICKED BY HORSE.
Little Daughter of William Morrison
Succumbs to Injuries.

Thursday last about noon the little
four year old daughter OF William
Morrison. one of our wcll-known
ranchmcn living east of town. met
with shocking and fatal accident.
The little one was with-her father in
the field and volunteered to run to
the house for a hammer he needed.
Returning the child, for some unac-
countablc reason, left the regular
roadway to cut through the horse
corral. Not getting back to her
father in reasonable time he became
alarmed and went to look for her,
and to his surprise and grief found
her in the corral lying unconscious
upon the ground. II was quite evil
dent she had been kicked by one of
the horses. She was taken to the
house and physicians called. But
they were helpless to save her. The
child fingered until the evening and
then expired without having regain
cd consciousness. The little Mar
garct was winning child Of almost
four years and the parents arc heart
broken over her violent death. Rev.
Father McGavick, friend of the
family, who happened to be visiting
in this vicinity at the time, conduct
cd the funeral service on Sunday
morning at St. Peters church. Mrs.
Morrison's mother, Mrs. CrifIen, of Dai-
ton, ILL.,, and Mr.. Morrison's brother
James Of Decatur, came from the east to
attend the funeral Of the little one and to
offer their consultations to the bercaved
rarentS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29
A Hunting Episode.

Quite a bunch of our boys were
out a, Antelope Springs last, week
chasing coyotes and other wild game.
Clay Wolic's auto carried himself.
DR.. Covcy, Sam Mathews and w. y
CIowdcr. Charley Cartwright car
RED Frank Green and Loren ]. Hen
ry. On the way home Friday little
accident occurred to the Cartwright
party that is compelling Mr.. Henry
to 40 to business OH crutchcs this
week. When about IS miles out
northwest from town l.. J. got off
the car and shot a jackrabbit. Fol-
lowing Up his game to the mouth OF
a prairie dog hole and STOPPING over
to get II he felt something sting him
sharply on the calf of the leg. Think
ing that a rattlcsuakc or some other
poisonous varmini had bitten him
Mr.. Henry was considerably alarmed
and the noise tha; he put up brought
the boys on the auto back in haste
fearing his gun had burst. But the
fullest investigation failed to show
anything or anybody in sight that
could have inflicted a wound. Still
the wound was there, and Mr.. Hen
ry knew ii was there, and after TAX
ing off his lcggins and four pairs of
pants and several layers of under
clothing, he proved it by showing
lack mark on the. flesh that was too
distinct for anybody to doubt. Blu,
the mystery as to what could have
caused it still rcigncd. II certainly
looked like the mark of a glancing
bullet. No other hunters were in
sight on all the blue horizon. But
that Is the best surmisc the crowd
could make and the general belief
Is that !, was a spent bullet, fred by
line Of hills that lay to the westward,
and that the bullet had travelled any
where from three to five miles to find
Mr.. Henry and scare him out of sew
cral years growth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29
Marshal croop Attends q Ceremony.

Marshal Croop was best man at 4
wedding ceremony Saturday. II was
not an invited affair. II took place
in a Justice of the Pcacc's Office in
La Junta and Mr.. Croop attended in
his official capacity. to see that the
bridegroom didn't get away The
question was popped in Judge Prcb-
les office. It seemed to have been
just little shyncss on the part of
the bridegroom: which was overcome
when the prospect of term in jail
yawned before him. Felicino Diaz
charged Julian Olagc with statutory
brought him before the court Fell.
cia. who is only just sweet sixteen,
had been living with Julian. aged u.
for some time, and the only excuse
Julian could give for not getting mar
ried was that he had been so busy
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29
SEWER MAINTENANCE.
She Aldermanie Quorum in ouan-
dary.

The city council got quorum to-
gcthcr Friday night. IL was com
posed of Aid. Sprinkler, Merk. Ri'eh-
ic and Gaugcr. The session was not
as prolonged as usual. The depart
mcnt funds arc about used up for the
year and il is not much use assign
ing work to the department heads.
A new municipal snag that the
hip OF state struck Friday night was
the question of where maintenance
fund for the new sewer system is to
be drawn from. The sewer tax levy
only provided for its building. Now
ions can be taxed on the conncctor;
but cleaning and repairs are items
chat must also be provided for. OF
course, like all other institutions of
the municipality, il will have to be
maintained by taxing the people; but
under Just what head the levy can or
should be made is the point that ex-
erciscs the city's solons. They. de-
batcd Il for some time Friday night,
and then laid Il on the table, so as
not to be out of job when :hey
meet again. The honorable body has
had a great many conundrums IN its
official life time, but like that one on
"Womaa," though they can't guess
'em they never give en- up:
A couple of building permits were
granted Friday night, showing that
the Wall street unplcasantncss has
not put an end to building operations
as yet. The Union Bottling Works
wanted permission to enlarge their
premises; showing that the demand
Tor mild drinks and Manitou water
Is growing the longer we practice
them.
"A goodly number of bills were pre-
Suted for collection, and the pco-
pic who have to do business with the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29
Looking After Beet Sugar Fences.

Senator Swink was one of the del
egates in attendance at the Trans
Mississippi Commercial Congress
held in Oklahoma last week and as
usual our ex-senator was doing somc-
tn ,,ns faon, e sG. inc nsn,as to aaDPs
Trans Mississippi Commercial Con-
gress favors the beet sugar industry
and recommends to the U. S. Con-
grcss that no legislation injurious to
the development of that industry be
enacted"
Mr., Swink was made chairman en-
Permanent, Organization Of the Congress
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29

board greatly appreciate having a
good faithful attendant like Aid
Ritehic at the head Of the Finance
Committee, so that there is little de-
lay in getting the Official approval
when bills have been duly o. KID by
the department heads.
No new business was taken up and
the members hadn't any excuse for
no, going home carly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29
CARNEGIE LIBRARY PLANS
Central PARK Probably Available q
the Slto

. The ladies having tho Carnegie I
= Library project In hand arc able to 4
= announce this weok that plans arc Z
= so far advanced that they will nest 4
= week begin the canvass for sub I
= seripsions. II looks as II Central :
= Park will be available as site :
= without a special city election TO :
= assign !. for library purposes. :
4 An entertainment under tho :.
= auspices Of tho womsn's Club and :.
4 In aid Of tho library building fund :.
= will be given in the Presbyterian :.
4 church on Dec. 27. tho program :.
a being furnished By eminent musical :
. talent engaged from a distance. :
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29
Lodge News.

Castle Lodge. No. 90. K. Of p. elected
tho following officers on Monday evening:
c. C.-Josl W. Todd
v. C.-Paul M. North
Prolato-O. D. Bowman
NJ. w.-John Bum
K. r. S.-W. j. Seller
NJ. F.-F. Y. Havek
NJ. E.-W. j. Brown
N. at A.-C. c. Rutherford
|. G.-H. W. Baldwin
o. GA. S. Manning
Trustoe-H. C. Morse
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29

membership of nearly 10000 and
the magnificent sum Of approximate
ly SJ.ooo.ooo laid by in a reserve fund
to protect the policies Of its mem.
bcrs.
|, will never be obliged to resort to
the sealing process" which IS so
severely criticized by r. T.. Rittcn-
house. better known as "ihe fighting
insurance commissioner OF Coiora-
do" Mr.. Ri,tcnhousc heartily in
dorscs the National Fra,crnal Con-
Rrcss mortality table OF rates and is
urging all fratcrnai benefit societies
in Colorado to adopt adequate rates.
and accumulate a reserve like the
Knights and Ladies OF the Macca-
bees.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-11-29

a Farmers Union lodge was organ
lied in tho Barton sehoolhouse few days
ago with a charter membership Of abou,
forty. Following arc the frs, officers OF
the Grand Valley Lodge;
PRESIDENT. D. iicador
Vice PRESIDENT. meKinEio
Secretary Troasuror-H. A. Whitsatt
Conduetor-J. p. Nolan
D0orsooper-J. n. Billngsley
Chaplain-E. Winbufn
Trustaes-IiessTs. Edgar. Best and
Bill!ngsloy.