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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
SANDS MAY SUE CITY

Claims Damages for Property Torn
Down by Order Of Police C Court ~ :ov
eraI houses on Lower Main and Frank
lin streets which are now being torn
down BY the city as a menace to HE
and property, has notified Building In
spector Beck OF his Intention OF suing
the city for damage to his property.
The houses on lower Main, between
Twenty-third and Twenty-fo a,,i,h
Court as dangerous, and on advice OF
the City Attorney. Justice Crntchtield
directed the Building Inspector to have
them RACED. Before any step could
be taken 10 carry out this order the
front wall OF one OF the houses fell
outward Workmen were then en-
gagged to demolish the whole structure.
Two houses belonging to Mr.. Sands,
between seventeenth and Eighteenth
Streets on Franlin. have also been or
dered ,dov.n. Photographs have been
taken of the buildings from several
points Of view TO show then actual
condition should, Mr.. Sands attempt to
mako any claim against the city for
q m
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
NEW CONTRACT
FOR ARC LIGHTS
Committee Accepts Offer Of Com.
pany, with Slight Reduction
in Rate.

Receivers of the Passenger and Pow
er Company submitted a proposition to
the Council Committee on Light yes
terday, offering to furnish the city
with 1000 arc lights at $3.50 each.
The committee decided to recommend
that the present contract for lights in
the old city be abrogated from July
LIST. Although it technically expires
at that time, the city has the option
of continuing for one year. In view OF
the recommendation OF the subcommit-
tee that 103 new lights be placed in
the annexed territory, and the unwii-
insness of the company to furnish
them. at the rate now in force in
the old city. the committee agreed to
a new contract for 1000 arc lights,
more or less. which will include the
lights needed in the annexed terri
tory for a period OF three years at the
rate of $3.50 each per year. The old
rate was s54.75.
The committee elected officers for
the Light Department for two years
from July 1st as follows:
James n Shelton, inspector of gas.
Henry l. Carter, bill clerk.
James a. Moore, clerk TO gas inspec-
tor.
James J. Dreamer, Oscar T. Myer.
George B. Davis, Jr., A. L. Barfoot, ].
c. krouse, -. I. Davis, W. z. Purcell
and William W. Wood, deputy inspec-
tors of gas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
FIND OHERALLS AND BAG
IN CEllEMT.AT e. CAPITOL
Clerks Expect to Regac Themselves With Neckties Fancy
Waistcoats and Other Novelties as Work Pro-
gresscs..O Officials Scared Again.

Used perhaps to stop q crack in the
brick work and make tho cement on
tho Capitol building hold at this par
ticular point, one of the men clllscling
away tic stucco on tho, nortl, side.
came across pair of blue overalls,
and an old cement bag yesterday. He
was surprised when his chisel struck
IL soft place, and very shortly lie pull
ed out the trousers and tie bag. a
thorough picking away Of all tho
stucco immediately surrounding, led
the workman to the conclusion that tho
rags had been used for the purpose In
dictated above. They could not have
been mixed In the cement originally,
for with these large pieces Of cloth In
It. the workmen could not have handled
1t with their trowels. The finding of
these unusual ingredients In the ma
terial used for repairing the Capitol
about three years ago created much
comment and amusement around the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
TAYLOR QUITS
States SERVICE
Isaac Davenport Appointed New
Actuary by Commissioners
Button.

Commissioning Joseph Button yester-
DAY appointed Mr.. Isaac Davenport, OF
the actuarial department Of the Life
insurance Company Of Virginia as &C.
tuary OF the State Department OF In
SSnrance, to succeed Mr.. Chas. G. Tay-
LOT, who resigns to accept a position
with the New York Insurance Depart
mcnt. ., -
Mr.. Davenport is a grandson of the
late lat Isaac Davenport, president OF the
FIRST FIRST National Bank. and a son or Mr..
Charles Davenport. Two weeks ago
nc was elected II member Of tho Ac-
tuarlal Society of America, being one
of the few 10 pass the difHcult exami-
nation 1in for lne1nbership, in that body.
the ONCE OF the Life Insurance. Com
pany OF Virginia under Mr.. John Sid
ney Davenport, the actuary. He is the
second Sc promising young man to grad
Nate from tiis company In the difficult
profession OF actuary within recent
south Atlantic, being the first
Mr.. Davenport begins work in
Greensboro. n. g. to-day, where he will
represent tho Virginia Department In
naking some examinations. Mr.. Tay-
,or's resignation will take place Oc-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10

building yesterday, and 1T was sus-
gested that before tho present work
of rehabilitation Us over dress suits,
neckties anu other articles In the
clothing line may be discovered.
Contractor Vcitch has a large force
of men requiring the exterior or tho
They are making good pro-
gress. Every now and then some por-
ton OF concrete or cornlce, work
falls with a crash, but $50 faryno one
has been hurt The last cmployn OF
the government to receive a genuine
scare along this line was Mr.. Atkln-
son. lie chief clerk In tho Office OF
Public Printer. a large piece of
door framing fell a few days ago and
though Tho was not in a dangerous po-
sition. tho jolt was SO fierce and sud-
den rs to cause him to turn pale and
The work Of repair to the entire
building will probably be completed Dy
early fall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
RUSH BEGINS
TO ROANOKE
Democrats from Many Section.
Start Early for Convention
City.

Most of the prominent Democratic
leaders from Richmond. including
State officials residing here. and many
members OF the local delegation, left
for Roanoke last night over the Nor
folk and Western Railway. and will
arrive in the convention city this
morning. In the party were Governor
swanson. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ely
son. Speaker r. Z. Byrd, Colonel jos
eph Button, Mr.. j. N. Brenaman, sec
rotary OF the State Democratic Com
mittee: Hon. D. q. Eggleston. Mr.. A.
B. Williams, Mr.. II. NJ. Smith, Mr.. Will
liam Fl. Sands. Mr.. Clyde w. Saunders.
Hon. S. L. Kelley. Mr.. w. p. Leaman
and others.
Another large number OF local dele
gates and alternates will leave over
the same road at o'clock this morn
Ing, reaching Roanoke THIS afternoon.
Many delegates from Eastern Virginia
arrived here last night. and will con-
.inue their journey to-day Among
these were Mr.. J. Henry Rev. and a
large Eastern Shore contingent; Hon.
roger T. Gregory. Of New Kent, and
Hon. S. wilkins Mathews. OF Accomac.
The Governor and other members
OF his party We're In fine spirits when
they boarded their train at Byrd stree.
station and were cohgratulatfng them
selves that they had a pleasant night
for making the journey.
EARLY Cnucuses.
Much causcusing will go on In the
Magic City this afternoon and to-
night. and when the convention conyenes
at noon Tomorrow. great deal OF tho
more Important work will have been
mapped out
The Democratic State Committee Will
meet at the City Circuit Court room
tonight. when the temporary officers
OF the convention will he chosen. Mean
while the members OF the committee
and other prominent leaders will be
given an automobile drive through and
around tho city in the afternoon. As
frequently foreshadowed by this paper.
Speaker Byrd will almost certainly he
temporary ciiairman. and Mr.. j. n.
Brenaman. secretary. The hotel corri-
doris and other public places In Roam
oke Will undoubtedly be crowded with
prominent leaders and delegates by
tonight. though many residing in that
particular section will not arrive un-
III the morning of the conventions.
The deliberations of the body, ii is
thought. will probably be concluded by
late hour Tomorrow night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
POLICE COURT CASES
Nine Sadn Wntcr Dealers Forfeit 81
Each for Sunday Selling.

John Brooks. colored. who assisted
George White, also colored, to escape
after the latter had stabbed Otis John
son. was IN Police Court yesterday
and Justice Crutchfeld put
him under $500 surety for twelve
months.
colored, were sentenced to six months
n jail on charge of stealing n guam
tity of oats and hay from c. d. Hutz-
Ter.
George Tauntloroy. colored was sen.
fenced to ninety days for having stolen
si.75 from Annetta kain.
Nine soda water merchants. clarg-
ed with selling on Sunday. We're re-
CURED to forfeit the usual So each.
They were reported by Policeman
krug.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
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Continue Assault Cnsc.

j.. S. Harris and Hezekiah Allen, coll
ored, were In Police Court yesterday
assauiting each other They were
adorned IN numerous bandages, attest.
ing the skill and energy with which
they had belabored each other. Heze-
KAN was armed with a slingshot,
which he put to very effective use,
Iney We're arrested by Sergeant Mat.
theWs, Police Court crier. The case
vas va, continued TO June eth for further
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
BLUES ARM0RY PLANS
,ccmmtsslon wording steadily to sclce

Working Steadily to Select
the Uest Out OF Many offered.
Steady progress is being made by
the commission appointed to select
plans for the Blues Armory and Mar.
ket building tho body holding almost
daily sessions. Twenty-scven sets
OF plans are to be carefully
and not only the most ac-
ceptable ono selected. but the cont
mission will also have to decide on
the winners OF the second and third
prizes. 1t Will probably be several
DAYS before the work Is completed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
INVITE 1. Big ORDER

Richmond Academy OF Medicine Coins
a ftcr American Health Association. y.
The regular monthly meeting or tia
Surgery Mt the Travelers' Protectlva
Association building last night was
largely attended. Important papers
We're read and discussed. and two new
i Dr. ~. Is, H. Warwick read a.$paper
on .ElcGtro diagnosis" the subject OF
ipr. N, ", Pyser,s paper heing tx ta-
Unanimously elected To- fellowship
las The academy will extend an nvita-
3tion to the American Public Health AS
ISOLATION to meet In Richmond next
year. III l5S 81 igt. Y, III u !tf7sA vi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
.cnpt. wilson returns.

Captain p. st. Julien Wilson. State
Highway commissioner. has returned
from Southwest Virginia, where he
spent several days In looking, after
In that section The commlssioner is
pleased ut the interest which is being
aroused all over the State in road i'm !.
lproYement. *
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
DAMAGES AWARDED
jury Gives Little Girl $4,000 for Injury
From q Street Car Accident.

After a two days hearing. the fury
In the City Circuit Court brought in a
verdict Of $500 last night in favor
OF, Edith Austin Martin. the little girl
who sued through her father for dam
ages as result Of being run over by
a car of the Richmond Traction Com
pany. Counsel for the receivers made
a motion to set aside the verdict, and
We're overruled by the court. Later
they asked leave to file bills OF cXcep-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
PHYSICIANS QUALIFY
Visiting stan MT CITY Home to Begin
Work on July fist.

ply sicians TO the City Home have dual.
ihed before Clerk Of Council Ben r.
August. They will enter into the dis
charge of their duties on3Jniy 1st The
visiting staff Is as follows:
Surgeons--Drs. George Ben Johnston.
II. Stuart AIacLean, Charles II. Robins,
James w. Henson. a
Practitioners-Drs Mcclure Newton,
William s. Gordon, j. G. Treyiiian, Man
fred Call.
Eye and Ear spetlallsts-Drs. J.. "A.
White, Clifton Nj. Miller.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
40 Election Contcst..

On accoun. of election day, no SEES :
yesterday. the Judge being In readi-
ness to hear any contests that might
cevelop. 50 little interest was mani
tested, however, that no objection was
made, and no case was brought to
the attention OF Judge Witt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
STOPPED STREET CARS
J. II. Barden and Willie Jollnson Charge,
With Keckl.ss Driving IN Eree Bridre :.

After having. 1t Is alleged. blocked the
Free Bridge six or sr.en oars deep. j. II.
harden, driver FOR the FRANKLIN Laundry
COMPANY, and William Johnson, his assist
aot tcoioredt. were arrested last night nv
Waterman 4. j. Renack and sent 10 he
F!rst Police Station In charge OF Bicycles
man smith.
They were charged with being drunk i,
IL also charged that they drove IN ana
gown the bridge in such a reckless manner.
ihat the street cars were put out of bus.ness
BE- taken out OF the way. Th4y we're locked
m. 49, sS-ASG
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
SMALL VOTE. CAST;
ELECTION u: QUIET
Mccarthy and Judson Cunning
ham Turn Up with One
Ballot Each.
RICHARDSON THE NEW MAYOR
Total Vote Was 1910, Being
Only Onc-fifth Of the Number
Registered.

municlpai election ever held in Rich-
Ilond took place Yesterday, when tho,
Councilmen were chosen almost by de-
fault. The total vote cast was 1910,
or hardly one-ifth of the total regis
tration. But for the closing of the bars
there was no constant reminder that
an election was in progress, and many
old timers forgot to go to the polls.
ner g, was , no to any
was practically no scratching Judge
p. G. Richardson. who was elected
Mayor. lost two votes In Third Clay.
Mayor-elect, and substituted that OF the
incumbent. Captain Mccarthy. while
another voted for Mr.. Judson Cunning
the city's chief ma istrate for the next
four years. Judge Richardson lost an
other vote from scratching IN Second
Jefferson. but no name was substituted.
Councilman Jacob Umlauf fell one be-
hind his colleagues at Fourth clay,
these being the only instances in which
all the nominees failed to run together.
Here are the unofficial figures report
ed last night:
Lee Ward.
Second Precinct ...................1 lilo
Total ....................
Clay Ward.
First Precinct. ..................111
Second Precinct. .............. ....101
Third Precinct.... ................ .113
Fourth Precinct. ................... 10
Total ....................
Henry Ward.
First Precinct. .................. so
Second Precinct. .................. 55
Third Precinct......... 20
Total ............. ..........16O
Monroe Ward.
First Precinct. ................... 6s
Second Precinct .................... I3
Third Precinct ACCOMMODATIONS. SO
Fourth Precinct ................... 46
Total .................2s 9
Madison Ward.
First Precinct OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lilo
Second Precinct observation-disclosures. &c
Fourth Precinct ................... 81
Jefferson Ward.
First Precinct ................ SO
Third Precinct Observation-Disclosures. AZ
Fourth Precinct OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Marshall Ward.
First Precinct ................ S.
Second Precinct .12l
Third Precinct. ..........l.. 4O|
Total .................:...
Grand total ................... 1910
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
.Lc1.e /. renewed.

The lease Of tho Lexington Hotel.
which is about to expire. has been res
newed for a term OF five years by the
present management. NIessrs. keegan
& Grant. The expiring lease was for q
term OF three years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
.BR|DCE PROBLEM
TO JOINT IN. C| ! |
Richmond and Manchester Com
rnittees Meet To- Day to For
nlulate Plans. s
A NEW STRUCTURE is NEED Ed.
Though Apparently Safe, Public
Demands Better Traffic
Facilities.
A NEW STRUCTURE is NEED Ed

call has been issued for n Joint
meeting OF the committee on Free
Bridge from the Richmond Chamber
of Commerce and the Manchester Bus
iness Mems Association in the hall OF
the chamber at IL o'clock to-day to
formulate plans for joint campaign
for better bridge facilities between the
two cities.
Rumors continue to come forth OF
various organizations and associations
which propose to erect new toll
structure, possibly on the site of Mayo's
Bridge. although no tangible step has
as yet been taken. Meanwhile the two
cities Interested have done nothing in
the way Of strengthening the present
structure, as recommended by the COM
mission.
Facilities Not Adequate.
According to the view OF a promi-
nent Manchester man. the facilities
between the two cities are less ade-
quate In comparison with the amount
OF traffic to-day than they. We're 100
bridge crossed the river over Mayos
Island. The present Mayo's Toll Bridge
has bean declared unsafe for street
car traffic. although still open to light
hauling and passenger service.
The recent action of the James River
Bridge Commission in recurring the
street cars to pass on the piers would
indicate that although perhaps not
odilseious, tHe engineers were nol az
solutely satisfied with the strength of
certain parts of that structure. Plans
have been drawn by engineers of the
Passenger and Power Company at one
time or another for bridge for street
car traffic only, :ccving from Johnson's
Island. at the foot OF Seventh Street,
and also for a bridge from the south
end OF Laurel Street. although nothing
has as yet materlalized from .either
plan
Discuss Plans To-Day.
The special committee of the Rich
posed of Thomas S. Wheelwright. S.
NJ. Woodward. T. A. Miller. C: L. Wingo.
and Henry w. Wood. Mr.. 7. NJ. Car.
rirgton is chairman of the committee
from the Chesterfield Business Mems
will head the Manchester contingent.
1t is understood that this Joint ses-
sion will recommend the condemnation
of Mayo's Bridge and the erection of a
new and adequate structure. Manches-
under way for building toll bridge
on the Mayo site. the present owners
having declined to erect new one, on
which street cars can operate.
The present Mayo's Bridge was erect
ence Walden and other Manchester cit
izens attempted to organize company
to erect new bridge on this site, later
securing an option.
The James River Bridge Commission,
of which Mr.. James r. Gordon Is chair
man. after having the Free Bridge ex-
amned by Engineers Isaacs. Scarbo-
rough and Whiteley, recommended to
the TIVE cities an expenditure of
s1i5.0o0 to replace certain of the older
spans. In the opinion of many. how
ever. this would afford but temporary
relief. as it makes no provision for
widening or increasing It's facilities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
one Building Permit.

Inspector Henry p. Beck issued a
permit yesterday. to NV. L. Prince for
tho erection OF a brick dwelling OIL
the south side of Grove Avenue be-
tween Elm and Cedar Streets, to cost
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
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JEWELLERS MEET HERE
State Dealers 10 Organize at jefferson Hotel

Slate Dealers To- Organize at Jefferson UotcI
on June 18th.
tesau jewelers. from all parts of the State
VIII meet at The Jefferson Hotel on Jun.
18th for the purpose Of organizing the Re-.
tail Jewellers Association. Several other
states haze already perfected such organ!-
zaiions and have found them beneficial 10
The trade.
Tho meeting will be addressed by several
prominent watchmaker.. who viii lecture on
me construction OF ting watch. Every low
e!er II the state has been notified of the
meeting, ana many OF them have sisu!aed
thflr Intention OF attending.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
4inrrfnre. Liccnxie.s.,

Marriages Licenses.
Marriage licenses were issued by|
the clerk OF the Hastings Court yes
terday to the following couples: Luther
Ford and Barry Maybright: III. 3. /
Baker and Jeanette b. Long.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10

tAelr intention OF attending.
recommended that the triangular LOT
bounded by Park Avenue. Ivy ana
Meadow Streets, be dedicated TO the
memory of Colonel Wnfred Z. CUT
shaw, late engineer of the city of
Richmond, as a memorial of his com
potency, efficiency and faithfulness -
thls section 10 be hereafter dcsigna ted
OH the mans and plans of the CITY
as "cutshaw Place" Alderman Ellgt
Introduced resolution CARRYING on;
this suggestion, AMI under a suspen-
sion OF the rules 1t was adopted unan.
imousiy.
consolidation Plan Ended.
me proposition TO put on the CITY
Engineer certain duties now performed
pS the mead OF the Water Department
having failed. the board put TO s1een
companion measure deyolying cer,ai.,
duties OF the City Engineer on IN,
building inspector. The much discus
sed woodward ordinance" recurring
"oodHards to secure permits came 10
ana the board rejected 1t ~ a larr,s
vote, Nine hundred dollars was an
propriated to equip the rooms Of mo
new Civil Court. Tic board cohcur.
red In an ordinance requiring ,he
street car companies operating On
| IHetfy street, TO consolidate their.
4 tracks.
a storm OF protest arose over the
] proposition 10 permit the Modal
Laundry on Twenty-nfth street, 10 iIsa
s s coal the East End delegation
iish,ing y TO man, presenting nett
Nons against the measure from All the
/ auJolhing property-owners The Board
! refused 10 concur
r.t nt; A!lets lntrodgced an ordinance
relating to the distribution OF packara.
" medicine or merchandise. handbills.
uttnuiafs' etc, SO that the present act
\ Mn ,, not apply to any persons dlg.
tia.s "s,iss relielops books, tracts on no.
! VICES 81 religious meetings.
Messrs. Gottrell End Rennolds intro.
uucea Joint resolution providing ma,
ne committee on Ordinances, charter
ana Heform be instructed TO repor, IN
II Ordinance fixing the aalaries OF ~
pn,eiais OF the water works, maki,u
the superintendent salary 1880, and
J the assistant superintendent. 1880.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10
Two Now rrofc..ora.

Secretary Ryland's report of tn.
finances OF the college was most graft
Tying. The pa!d-up endowment OF
SS77.0oo has become interest bearing.
The treasurer last year handled $4,000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-10

UOWc WIN H0Ou ItecOrdS.
DR.. Loving, who takes the chair of
physics. is a graduate of Richmond
College with the degree OF NJ. a. He
took his Phi. y. at Johns Hopkins Unit
versity Since receiving his Doctors
degree he has taught five years In
Cornell College. Iowa. and the Uni
versity OF Missouri. He is yirginian
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-27
MAINE WOMAN MAKES OATH
 IN REGARD TO STATEMENT

In connection with the intense in- tersBt manifested by the public at large in the theory of L. T. Cooper as to the human stomach being the source of nearly all i'll health. the statements of Mir. W. D. SpauldinR. of Hallowell. Me. one of the oldest and best-known druggists in that State. and of Mrs. Frederick Harvey, a well known nurse living in the same place. will be interesting 70 thousands of persons who are today suffering from ments are made voluntarily. under The statements follow:
 "HALLoWELL. MAINE. July 20.1s07. ITO THE COOPER MEDICINE co.
 Dayton, Ohio.
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 Herewith we give the testimonial of lady whose case came under our personal observation from her being a regular customer. and she says:-
 "'Gentlemen of the Cooper Medicine O., Dayton. Ohio: It Is with pleasure I recommend your New Discovery medicine, of which have taken the