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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
SPEAK ON WORK OF
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Experts Address Large Audience
at Grace Street Baptist Church.
Program To-Day.

With two lectures by Mrs. j. w.
Barnes and Professor p. p. st. John.
the Sunday School Institute course OF
instruction opened very auspiciously at
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
Grace Street Baptist Church. Mrs.
Barnes gave talk on Lesson Con.
with close attention the practical sug-
gestions, based upon an unusually
varied experience in primary and jul
Nor work.
first time before Richmond audience.
His lecture covered the kindergarten
period of primary child life, or the
ages from about three to SIX years. "A
thoroughly appreciative audience heard
the afternoon lectures. The, large at
tendance of teachers from the various
schools of the city was noteworthy.
Night Meeting.
At night Professor St John spoke to
a large audience in the auditorium of
period of childhood. or about the ages
The next session of the institute will
be held at 1890 this morning, when
Some Plain Points on the Why and
How of Bible Study"
DR.. White can, Spend, but one day
in Richmond, and he will be heard at
He is one of the abest teachers OF
the English Bible in America. The ad.
dress at o'clock on Busy Men and
Bible Study" will be of the highest
interest.
Program For To-day
The full program for to-day Is as
follows:
1880 A. M.-"some Plain Points on
the Why and How of Bible study DR..
White.
1870 a. AI.-.The Use of Pictures for
Teacher and Pupil.' Mrs. Bnrnes.
1900 p. M.-"An Outline study of the
Gospel of John,D DIR. White.
400 p. M.-"BoyliO0d and Gfrlhood,'
Professor st. John.
$500 r. M.-DevOtlOnnl service.
SI5 p. M.-"The Busy Man and Bible
Study" DIR. White.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Jeremiah ID. sullivan.

Especial TO The Times pispatch.J
LYNCHBuRG, VA, February 1f.--Mr.
Jeremiah d. Sullivan. well.known
merchant, who had been resident of
the city for thirty-five years, died this
morning at his residence, No. TI3 Clay
street. after an illness of three weeks
OF stomach trouble. Mr.. Sullivan was
native Of Boston, Mass, and came to
afterwards In the mercantile business
year afterwards he married Mrs
Mary Ann Smith, n native of the city,
who before her first marriage was q
Miss Smith. The widow. together with
SIX children. survive the deceased The
children are Mr.. Daniel p. Sullivan OF
New York; MIR William Sullivan and
Misses Mae, Julia. Irene and Ruth, all
of this city.
Mr.. Sullivan represented his ward In
the City Council some years ago, be-
ing member of that body for eight or
ten years. He was member of Holy
Cross Catholic Church. and had been
Its collector for the past thirty years.
FATHER AND CHILD DEAD.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Work for .Ju.tic. .JoI,u

Captain Tomlinson yesterday after
noon arrested Joseph Atwell on the
charge of stealing an overcoat from
w, l., Harkey.
Bert Gibson, colored was charged
with assaulting John Dunn. and was
picked up by Policeman BEDFORD.
Arthur Whitlock and 3. Griggs,
white We're both arrested. the first for
assault on the second, and the second
for throwing a brick at the first.
Richard McFaddy. colored, was
locked up on the charge of. stealing d
SIS pistol from his friend, Dan McRae.
Evans Simpson was put behind the
bars on the charge of using some sharp
instrument on Columbus Davis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
COLLEGE FUND GROWS
Luige Amounts Raised in Norfolk and in
Other Places.

The Rev. DR.. r. Fl. Pitt received yesterday
morning from DR.. F. W Boatwright, presi-
days has been in Norfolk soliciting money
for the proposed Baptist Woman's College
here, a telegram giving very encouraging
account of his work there.
The message stated that from the Park
Avenue Baptist Church, of which the Rev.
promise Of ST. 200 and that the Sturgeon Me-
mortal Baptist Church. OF which the Rev.
j. Bateman is pastor, has pledged itself
for SLIGO. From the former church $500
was asked, and from the latter $1,000.
Efforts for the Woman's College have SO
far been very successful in all parts OF the
Etcte which have been canvassed a cam
paIgn Will soon be started In Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
P | l. E
CURE
FIRE. E
Free Trial Package of wonderful
Pyramid Pile Cure Sent To All
WHO Send Name ana Address.

Free Trial Package of Wonderful
Pyramid Pile Cure Sent To All
Who Send Name ana Address.
There are hundreds of cases of piles
which have lasted for 20 and 80 years
and have been cured In a few days or
weeks with the marvellous Pyramid
Pile Cure.
looked upon an operation as the only
relief. But operations rarely cure,
and often lead to fearful results.
The Pyramid Pile Cures cures. 1t re-
lieves the swelling, stops the conges.
ton, heals the ulcers and assures and
the piles disappear. There Is no form
of piles which this remedy is not made
to cure.
at home. There Is no loss OF time or
detention from business. There Is
no case OF piles SO severe that the
Pyramid Pile Cure will not bring re-
lief.
We make no charge for trial pack
age of Pyramid Pile Cure. This sam
pie will relieve the itching, soothe the
.inhamed membrane and start you on
your way to cure, After you have
used the sample go to the druggist for
IA b0-cent box of tho remedy. Write
to-day. The sample costs you nothing,
Pyramid Drug Co.. lab Pyramid Bldg.
Marshall Mich. NH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18

That the Metropolitan Grand Concert
Company deserves the enthusiastic
recognition which lovers of good music
In other cities have given to il. and
that the two remaining concerts OF
the series in Richmond VIII probably
be attended by ali who can gain ad-
mission to the jefferson Hotel audi
forum, was made clearly evident by
the interest displayed by the attend
ance on the first night.
The program last evening was made
up of selections from grand opera.
varying from the Spinning Song.
from the popular Martha" to tho
celebrated quartet, ''Un di. sc ben
rammtomi" from "Rigoletto." inter.
spersed with solo, duet and trio selec-
lions from the works of Meyerbeer.
Gounod. Brahms and Puccini.
Miss Florence Hlnkle, SOPRANO; Miss
Adah Campbell Hussey, contralto; Mr.
Edward Strong, tenor, and Mr.. Fred.
eric Martin, basso, together with Miss
Florence Mcmillan, the accompanist,
compose company OF artists of the
highest class in concert work. and
fully met all requirements of an eX-
ceedingly interesting program.
The concert last night was not as
well attended as it might have been
fact probably due to the counter at.
fractions. The attendance to-day will
probably be much larger. The splendid
work of each member Of the company,
the excellent ensemble effects, not to
mention the encouragement to Man.
ager Radcliffe in continuation OF his
policy of bringing to Richmond mus-
cal attractions of a high order, will
serve to enlist the interest and CO.
operation of the entire musical com.
munity,
Programs To-day.
There will be matinee concert this
afternoon at 3 o'clock and the fina!
concert will begin at 8 o'clock tonight.
The program will be as follows
AFTERNOON CONCERT.
/. Quartet. Bridal Song" Henry Leslie.
Miss Hinke. Mr.. Strong, Miss Hus-
sey, Mr. Martin.
2. Songs-(a) Happy Song" del Riego.
(b) Der Nussbaum".. Schumann.
Co MY Love, She's But a Lassie
Yet ............ .Old scotch.
(d) IAN Open Secret. .Woodman.
Miss Hussey.
9. songs-(a) 80 Let Night Speak Of
Me-" George Chadwick
CD Our Life Is Vain"
Clayton Johns.
(c) "Recompense"
William Fl. Hammond
Mr.. Strong.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
GREAT INDUSTRY
|s THREATENED
CONTINUED from First pase.)

the oyster viii fatten, but in which
: The n e. result Of this indlscriminatte
,oneing over the James River bed is
that it has been practically exhaust
ed many tongers taking large depos-
have fastened. so that considerable
areas once productive have now become
Remedies Suggested.
To-day II is therefore, practically
impossible 10 obtain the small or seed
oyster In Virginia. and seed oysters
are new being imported from Connec-
tfcut to supply the oyster planters,
Two remedies We're proposed by the
FIST Fist. That the state should plant
down large areas of the protected land
with oyster shell. so forming PED
dies in the mud or Is washed out TO
Second. The breaking Of the Bay
Tor survey. and the leasing OF the pro pro.
tected lands TO planters i'll small lots
on twentyyear leases.
The Constitution of the State forbids
the diversion of these public lands
from the public interest, but the speak
or held that the unlimited use OF the
land by few people comparatively.
living in that section, was not as much
in the public interest as their rental
at a fixed figure for the benefit of the
public treasury. Each planter who
it down with shells, raise his own
seed or young oysters from the float
ing spawn, remove II to his fattentns
grounds, and continue prosperous
business now threatened with cNtinc-
ton, and at the same time pay the
State a handsome rental.
What II Mems.
In summing UP his subject A;r. Arm
strong said: What struggle any one
~ nj cit would - a land "a N
industry that paid out Sl,o0O,0O0 III
wages a year.
Committees would offer inducements
munity go to any length to land
concern that could put that amount of
money into circulation, And vet the
State sits Idly by and let's that chance
go, not only when she is not required
TO pay out anything TO secure such an
industry. but the business is ready
10 pay her thousands of dollars year
for the privilege OF existing.
Furthermore. how does our state
ment of this matter when our Consti-
tuition distinctly says that these bot
toms shall be held in trust for the
benefit of the public? Wherein does
any one of you benefit from the fact
that Virginia has 100000 acres of
public oyster bottoms? 1t is imprac-
ticable that each one of YOU should go
down annually and collect his share
OF oysters due him.
at logically follows that the only
thing for the State to do is for the
State 10 derive such revenue MS she
legitimately can therefrom and divide
il up among her citizens by reducing
taxes proportionateIy. AS a matter of
fact, II costs the State of Virginia more
TO police these oyster bottoms than she
derives from license fees upon them.
VIII the state make 90 per cent of her
population forego all their benefits In
q public holding, all for the apparent
reason that she does not see fit to
change the laws OF two decades ago
laws made for absolutely different con.
ditions OF trade and business than exist
to-day?"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Duet, Night Hymn at Sea"

Goring- Thomas
: Miss Hussey and Mr. Martin.
D. Songs-la) Her Love Song" Salter.
(b) "Wenn Ich in Define Augen
tc5 THE way Of June. . WiIloby.
td9 II Love and tho World Is
Nine ;;,.. ,,;.,;.,. .spross.
6. Duet, ut Was Lover and Ills
Miss H iiii:' and Mr.. Strong ST. '''"'
z. Songs-(a) Sing Me a Song OF a
Lad That Is Gone"
OBJ 'The Red, Red Rose"
Frank Hastings.
Co "Cato's ADVICE. Bruno HUM
Mr.. Martin.
s; Trio THE Mariners". Ra99deggger
o. Quartet Come, Fill the Cup" from
Liza lehman
Miss Hinkle. Mr.. Strong, Miss Hus-
sey. Mr. Martin.
oRAToRIO NIGHT.
L Rect. Comfort Ye." from Mes.
Aria, Every Valley" from 1 Nee,
sian a.. &c.. .... =, Handel.
:. Duet. Widow Scene, from Elijah.
Mendelssohn
Miss Hinkle and Mr.. Martin.
.. Aria, 20 Love Thy Help" from
Samson and Delilah."
Saint saens
Miss Hussey.
\. with Verdue Clad" from Gre,
alton .............. ......Haydn.
Miss Hinkle.
5. why Do the Nations Rage
from messiah" ............H Handel.
Mr.. Martin.
SECOND PART.
Song Cycle. "Floriana," Arthur Whiting.
Miss IIinkle, Mr.. Strong. Miss Hus-
sey, Mr.. Martin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
rate legislation in South Carolina at
the present session of the General AS
WARRANT FOR HIM
Officers Looking for Man WHO Swallowed
Ancther's Finger.

AS the aftermath of disastrous mill
with one SANITY Henley on Saturday
night Waverly West appeared at the Hem
rico Courthouse yesterday afternoon inqulr-
lns for his sparring partner. lie impressed
upon Sheriff Kemp the Importance OF seeing
that the warrant issued for Henley's arrest
he served Immediately, and that the law
make due reparation to him (West) for a
ii.rer which was bitten off in the last round.
Mr.. Kemp satisfied the manned individual
that officers were on the trail OF his assal :
ant West said that Henley made clean
job of his surgical work. He is sure the
man swallowed his finger. At ali events no
lI.Co OF II WIS found the bniileground.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Double Funeral In Norfolk OF William
IL. Davis and Dnughter.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
Ma N e; Eel, NY, Va pebraary l1 IL
evening. died last night at the Prot
estant Hospital, following an opera
ton for peritonitis. The sad double
sad shock to the family and friends.
With the body of her father in the
house awaiting the funeral, Miss Da.
Wis. who was but nineteen years of age,
ried to the hospital for surgical atten-
ton, and never rallied from the opera
ton. The death Of her father is be-
lleved to have had a good deal to do
The double funeral occurred this af-
ternoon from the First Baptist Church
father and daughter being buried side
Mrs. Mary j. Stricken.
Especial 10 The Times Dlspatcn.1
Mary nyN ! strc Xxi, aged about eighty
three years, died to-day at her home
in this place She had ben III only
since last Thursday, all of which time
she had remained unconscious, She
was a native of Madison county and
wife of NJ. c. Strickler. who died in
Luray about eight years ago. She is
survived by five children.
Mrs. Jennie e. Pollard.
Ispecinl TO The Times Dispatch.l
SHEPPARDS VA. February IT,
Mrs. Jennie T.. Pollard died at her
home February 18th, after a long and
patient resignation: Mrs Pollard
was the widow of Mr.. George NJ. Pol
lard. She was a consistent member OF
the Methodist Church, and was a wo-
man of fine mental attainments and
personal attraction. She leaves three
children, one girl and two boys
Joseph Minter.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.
1, I ,Jo r. W 4 1nl>,, w
MInter, "a well-known cit
izen of King George county, died
few days ago. aged fifty-tive years.
His wife and five children survive him.
Mrs. Mary Harbour.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, February
ward Barbour, died Thursday at her
home in lower Fauquier county, aged
seven four years She was formerly
a resident Of Stafford county.
Elijah Fines.
Especial to The Times Dispntch.l
FREDERICkSBURG Va, February
u stao nsi aed nst nsht vet #
his home near White Oak, of paraly-
sis. aged sixty-nlne. Two children
survive.
Mrs. Canlm Patterson.
sHEPPARDs, VA. February H.
Mrs. Canm Patterson died at the Buck
ingham Springs Friday. February l4th.
james Evans Tyler.
Mr.. James Evans Tyler died last
night at $3.50 o'clock in ST. Luke's
: a for the funeral have
not yet been made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
FLOOD RECEDING
Fulton Cut or During Yesterday-steamer
Unable 10 Leave.

With the river front people preparing for
emergencies and their cellars slowly hIlins
with muddy water, the high tide OF the
james is sun rushing on, but from the latest
reports received from Columbia through the
Chesapeake and Ohio officials. the overflow
hours. barring unexpected conditions the
danger should have passed and the river be
gradually combining itself to its banks.
foot or more of water late last night. ana
street traffic through Fulton was suspended
Yesterday The Old Dominion docks are still
deck last night. The boat VIII not Weigh
anchor until orders are received from Nor
folh and safe passage Is assured.
Shockoe and Gillie's creeks are filled with
PACK water. and from their banks the flood
mas been creeping into nearby cellars
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
AMERICAN CAR REPORTED
IN THE LEAD AGAIN

BUFFALO, n. V February 17.-The
New York to Paris automobile endur-
ance test developed into race to-day.
when Siloria, in charge of the Italian
car. stole march on tho American
and French cars by slipping through
Buffalo before daylight The French
men left for the West in pursuit short
~ before noon. and Montague Roberts.
in the American car, started at 3
o'clock. Tonight both the Italian and
French cars are reported broken down
near Ripley, four miles west of Ere
donia. and the American car is again
in the lead. The German car arrived
here Tonight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
EXTEND TIME FOR MARRYING
GRAVES OF CONTEMPORARIES

WASHINGTON, February lT.-The
House of Representatives agreed to a
joint resolution extending for two
years from March ?, 1905, the pro-
visions 81 the act appropriating 5000.
600 for the .ndrllins OF the graves OF
the soldiers and sailors of THE Con-
federate army and navy who died iM
Northern prisons and were buried near
the prisons where they died. OF the
original appropriation there is sur
plus of $4,000 available for this pur-
pose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
rrin Through Labrador.

Mr.. c. H. Easton. well-known traveller
and lecturer spoke at the Y. NJ. c. a. Hall
yesterday, his subject being Three Thous-
ana Miles Through Labrador" MIR. Easton
delivered an interesting and instructive ad-
dress showing number of rather remark
able stereopticon views The traveller gave
a graphic description of trip by dog team
the other. During this trip he had u num-
be, of narrow escapes from death. Among
the interesting curiosities he exhibited was
whip used BY the Esquimau in driving his
COS team. The whip measures thirty-ive
set in length and is of curious handiwork
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Two Sent 10 Grand Jury.

Arthur Johnson and John Brown were
sent on to the grand jury from the Police
Court yesterday morning on the charge OF
Talaferro and stealing $40 worth of cloth
ms
Dlnkey Walker fcolored) was sentenced to
$50 from Miss Virginia Bowen.
Charles Johnson (colored), proprietor OF
an eating house, was charged with selling
wiissey without license. The case was
continued to the Goth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
OBITUARY
Funeral Of Mrs. Boggs.

The funeral Of Mrs octavia Campbell
Boggs took place yesterday afternoon
at 8 O'Clock from the Highland Park
Methodist Church. The interment was
made in Hollywood. Mrs. BoGgs was
born in Westmoreiand county eighty
years ago She was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Campbell. She is
survived by her husband and three
children-Mrs. T. ]. Flippen, of Cum
berland county; the Rev. w. G. Boggs.
OF the Virginia Methodist Conference.
and Miss Eliza C, Boggs, of Highland
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18

Pupils OF The Richmond public schools
gave a second presentation of THE
Merchant of Venice" in the school an
mex last night. Credit for the success
Of the entertainment, which was even
better than that given on Saturday
night Is due largely to Miss Rose A.
Marks, teacher in the city schools,
who trained the young performers
Without outside assistance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Neu Teacher nj College.

SIR. Robert Ankers yesterday assumed the
duties OF assistant professor of mathematics
at Richmond College. On account of the
large size OF the Introductory and junior
classes DR.. r p Gaines. professor mathe-
mates has divided each into three sections.
The new assistant Is an NJ. a. of Richmond
College. He VIII take entire charge of the
Introductory clnSses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Petitions in Bankruptcy.

Samuel e. Dugglns. clothier of No. 90
Broad Street. fled petition IN bankruptcy
yesterday in the United States District Court.
TIE liabilities are s23.9io Assets are placed
n. sI3,23?.4O Gilbert *. Pollock and r. r.
F!orance qualified as receivers. No declara-
tor has been filed yet
C ". Ferret entered a petition in volun-
tary bankruptcy in the same court yester-
day No schedule OF liabilities has been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18

Morse again appeared before the grand
Jury ut his own request and 1t is
nnid, explained that he desired TO cor
rect his Testimony. This he is said to
have done, and the testimony is said
to have squared with what had been
learned from other witnesses IT Is
pointed out, however that the law
is such that corrected testimony pc
fore n grand jury may be made
basis for a charge of perjury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
To Celebrate Anniyernary.

Royal N2er, the Rev. j. II, Dickinson
has issued an attractive pamphlet announc-
Ing that there VIII be ceremonial sessio
Of Bcui-MOrn Temple. Dramatic Order
Knights OF khoraSsnn. In Fraternity Hall on
tho evening OF February 26th. This VIII be
the first anniversary OF the temple,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Two Found Dead.

Henry Scott Ccolored) was found dead in
q furniture wagon in the rear Of No. fOS
vas due 10 whinEey and exposure. scott
climbed into the wagon. with the permission
~ the owner. 10 alecp for the night
.doseph Smith tcooredD, thirty.two years
nf age, vas founded ad In the rear OF No.
y DuYul Street early yesterday moraing.
Death vas due 10 hemorrhaec OF the lunGs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
senator Clay Better.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February IL
The condition Of Senator A. s. Clay.
of Georgia. who has been suHerlng
an acute attack of indigestion, Sook
q turn for the better to-day, ana no
longer gives occasion for feeling OF
concern,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
New Quarters for shrlners.

hcca Temple. Mystic Shrine. has grown to
such an extent that 1t has become necessary
those afforded by the Masonic Temple. The
plan Is to secure building suitable 10 thelr
purposes, To be used by the snrlners ulone.
q huItahlc nlacc r-L..- go.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Will Move Our Main-Street
Branch After February 18th to
nm 1,n
II2zZ4XZzz
aiaaEI:ia:ssi1sIl
31l East Broad Street

lTenn.) harness and saddlery house
Mr. Potndexter was especially fond
OF children, and the little folks of the
community VIII miss his many kind
attentions to them.
The interment was made in the Bap-
.lSt Cemetery, in the presence OF a
large concourse of friends, Sunday af-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
DEATHS

lyle, R,--Died, lastenight. in ST. Luke'a
Hospital, a t $3.50 O'Clock, Mr.. JAMES
EVANS TYLER.
Funeral notice later.
in the residence of her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. James II. Mooney, $40 De-
catur Street. Manchester, MILDRED
LEE MOONE by, aged three years. Sil
Funeral notice later. s IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
Stole rurkey and Chicken.

Richard Hall tcolored) was sentenced yes
for stealing a turkey and a chicken. valued
a. S2,75. lie was seen to take the fowls
from tho wagon in which they were exhi-
bited for sale.