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Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-01-26

Will you allow the patriotism of
Thomas Paine furnish an inspiration
and his devotion to duty supply mo-
tive for you to do something in the
service of man? One thousand extra
copies of this issue have been printed
and if you will help us we will spread
the gospel of Freethought to the utter
most parts of this republic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
SING CLASSIC
MUSIC FOR FIRST TIME
Remarkable Concert Given Last Night Wins Hearty Ap,
plause Of Large Number Of White People
in Audience.

G UCCESSi far greater than was on
y pected, crowned the efforts OF the
Tuesday Club, the colored musical
organization, at its first performances,
heid In True Reformers' Hall last
night. For number of reasons. tho
negroes are to be congratulated chiefly
because 1t is the first time that so
classic program has been attempt
ed by the race In the South. and thcn
because the performers showed excel
lent training which, together with the
arrangement of the hall, was entirely
their work The only real drawback
was the building, which was entirely
TOO small for one to get the full vol
ulne OF the music. packed as it was
with white and colored people.
The attraction last evening was the
sacred cantata, Jehovah" rendered BY
more than $50 voices. Long before the
first strains OF the overture We're heard
the lower floor of the hal! was filled
to its capacity.
About two-thirds of this floor was
reserved for the white people, and was
hardly adequate for the number who
came. 1t was noticeable that the great
cr part of the applause came from this
section OF the building. The crowd
was quiet and orderly and seemed thor
oushly to enjoy the performance. Too
tmuch praise cannot be given to PRO.
fessor Harper Fortune, who was the
lprime mover in getting w the affair
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
TO ASK MODIFICATION
Il, F. 4 r. n. n. Said to ne Lo.,,r
Fares Under Recent Qrd.r 1919

Ill., =. 4 r: r.. n. Said to ne Losing
Judge william JOSIAH sfn 1' oaGer' conn
SCI 8 e., for Dr., the the Richmond, Tredericksburs
ana Gotomac Railroad Company, APP
poration Commission and asked tbat
a, date be fixed for a hearing in favor
or modification of a recent order
which permits passengers along the
line OF the road to pay cash fares in
stead ste, Of being required to purcha Sc
tickets. The ground of complaint is
That between here and Ashland GER
tain OF the conlpany's trains stop as
many as seventeen times in sixteen
miles, and that often passengers are
on and off the train before tho con-
ductors can get through the cars TO
collect their fares. The company will
amended as to require passengers to
purchase tickets or to pay an addi-
tional amount in money on the train.
Judge Prentts suggested that the mo-
stion, of the company be reduced 10
writing, and stated that the Commits
sion would then fix a date for the
proposed, hearing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22

fled for the road. He was of opinion
that ii would hc only fair to allow the
proposed increase of ] cent per mile
as asked by the company.
Mr.. John E. Newton. vice-president
and general manager. testified mainly
as to the different conditions in Viz
ginia and in Tennessee, his line operat-
ing in both States. He said on January
/, 1905. the company had voluntarily
reduced It's rate in Tennessee from 4
to cents. and that except as to his
particular road. the Tennessee Com
mission had fixed general rate Of
9 IL cents per mile He thought that
the Virginia travel was heavier, but
that the operating expenses were also
greater than those in Tennessee.
Superintendent j. II. McCue was the
last witness. He said he was conf
dent his company had made no money
on the e-cent rate. though he hoped it
had lost none.
After a brief closing statement by
Mr.. Kelly for the road. and one by
Major Anderson, in which the latter
declared that he was willing to leave
the whole matter to the Judgment of
the Commission, there was an adjourn
ment. and the case was taken under
adviscment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
BATS SWARM OVER HOUSE
AND DRIVE TENANTS OUT
Old Mansion in King William County Will Be Burned or
Torn Down to Relieve Neighborhood
of Pest
of.Pest.

Members Of the Aylett family in,
Richmond confirm the story OF the
curious plague Of bats which has over
whelmed the Montvale mouse, occupied
for several generations BY the connec-
lions and descendants OF Patrick Hen
ry. Bats by the thousands have.
swarmed about the place during e..
garrett, ben cath the floors and in every.
conceivable crack until for some
months past the house has been en-
ttirely untenable, and the owners
are contemplating burning or tearing
IT down in an effort to rid the neigh
tborhood OF the pest,
Situated In King William county,
the old house &c stands on a plantation
OF about 100 acres. most OF which Ia
In cultivation. Until the time Of hts
death, five or SIX wears ago, It was
occupied by William Aylett. On his
death the place was left to his seven
children, two of whom have disposed
of their interest to this other five.
All OF these have now married and
iscattered,j two members of the FAM
lily living in Richmond. For some sum
smers the building was occupied as a
summer home. and left with care
takers in the winter. 1t was at this
the hats. took possession. until
abandoned tue use of the house entire
,ly. About q year ago considerable frer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
POLLARD RULES
IN SMITHS FAVOR.
City Attorney Says Council Must
Pay for Heat and Bedding in
City Jail.

Answering communication from
Council City Attorney Pollard offi-
.cially notified Chairman Whittet. OF
the Committee on Grounds and Build
ings. yesterday that under the new law
enacted at the recent session of the
General Assembly. the city must here
after provide the bedding, the heat
ing apparatus and the fuel for the
city jail. The effect of this, Of
course. is that the personal expense
amount not being clearly known.
In the old days the city sergeant was
supposed to. and did. earn more money.
in the shape of fees. than the Cover
nor of the Commonwealth. 1t was a
on. Subsequently. however. the Lcgis-
lature began to cut and slash in many
directions. One cmolument after
another was made to fade away.
po,t Got Pack som ne, Conee.slons;
ISOLATION. though not. formally organ,
ICED. is big factor to deal with, and
when Its members got together they
decided to go after. something. Being
unable to have all the former good
things restored. they managed to per-
suade the Legislature to throw out a
few life lines in the form OF bedding
and fuel. Not only that. but the act
carried an emergency clause. even
though there was diminishing de-
mand for wood and coal and heavy
blankets.
city ' Atterney Will add to the list u
candidates for City Sergeant in Rich.
nlond. will not become known until
the off1ce-seekers hear the news. Al
ready, there is big field. hall a dozen
vass. Meanwhile, the city will ask FOR
bids to determine the cost OF the ma
terial for which 1t will pay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
ROAD APPEALS TO
STATE FOR RELIEF
QUIET FULTON IS
MUCH DISTURBED
Young Men, Filled With Liquor,
Hire Hack and Take in Sights
of East End.

Filled with the fluid that makes
men fight and do those things they
would not countenancc otherwise.
j. w. Bowles. b. NJ. Morgan and l.. b.
Pocklington. three young white men.
and several others who were not
caught, started on spree yesterday
evening. and before they had fallen
into the hands of the police caused
more excitement than Fulton had
witnessed before in many long day.
1t seems that the gang had been
drinking most of the afternoon, and
in the evening hired hack and took
in the sights of the East End. There
was much quarreling. Bowles and
Morgan had little money left and
Pocklington didn't
Pocklington wanted another round.
and the others didn't. AS he had what
they didn't llave-a thirst-and they
had what he didn't have--the money
a row ensued. Quarreling. they drove
all around the place. leaving great eX-
element in their trail. Squire OGradv
started in to quell the disturbance. and
was making some success of it, when
one of the men landed a blow in his
mouth. Fortunately. the police sool
arrived and made things quiet Three
were arrested by Policemen Werna r
! Vest. Kcllum and Bryant, but the 9th
crs got away before the officers came
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
iOsuA s.'.'. ..''' =. TsSOsVVO W
As TO Richmond College.

Commenting edltorlally on the need
for additional endowment for Richmond
College. DR.. S. C. Mitchell writes iii
the Religious Herald:
When Richmond College was founded
there were about 5000 people In this city.
Now. IN Richmond and vicinity there are
probably $4,000. The increase In wealth.,
educational facilities. such as the State
Library and Valentine Museum, in the COM
NOR carriers of intelligence. such as news
payers and magazines: in cultural spir,:
and aspiration. has been correspondngly
great The State Library itself, now thor
oushly efficient. is an incalculable factor
IN tho lie of Richmond College and in the
Wcmans College Strong churches have
multiplied. manned by able ministers. Many
o. the leading minds can be heard during
the course of a year on the platform OF the
capital city. A chief asset Is tho sentiment
which the soath has for Richmond. VEN
ture the assertion that an Idea has more
carrying power from this point than from
any other IN the South Such arc some OF
inc fruitful factors that enter into the
future OF our colleges In this city.
viewed In this light. the task is so sig
nliicant as to appeal to the purposes OF nIr
rien OF wealth. The people have rendered
Their verde. as to the past by the almost
universal sacrifices which they have mad
IN the sum already subscribed. Their faiti,s
ana am enthusiasm stand now as challenge ~
the strongest of our nnanciers'. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22

pairs were put on the place, and it
was hoped at that time that the bats
had been driven out, but with tho
opening of spring weather the crea-
lures have returned in even greater
numbers. The tenant farmer has besn
driven forth by the advancing army.
and the house stands abandoned to tfe
elements, the home Of bats in every
@crevice.
Reports publishing yesterday that
the place was the former homo of
Patrick Henry can hardly be substan-
itiated,. as the Montyale house was
after the death of the famous Vir
gilman, which occurred In 1909.
Two houses stand Oh the ,Montvale
plantation, both frame, and though OF
a comfortable, old-fashioned type, nei-
Their Is Of unusual size or pretentious-
ness. The more ancient building dates
back before the Revolution. and IL still
In fair repair, being occupied by the
manager OF the farm. Not more than
nifty yards away is the other house,
now Idle and deserted, the noise Of the
myriad of bats making the whole
neighhorhood lresound With their ghost
5ly echoes,
Virginia mansions In King William
county remaining NTH hands OF the
original family. During tile life time
Of thaTlate William Aylett i was vide
~ known a. one Of, the most hosp!table
homes In that section Of the State
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
SOLDIERS FELL
THROUGH TRAP
Dummy Door in Arnory Assem-
bly, Room Used to Bring Out
Ashes from Below.
MONEY FOR IMPROVEMENTS 7
Major Gary Gets Additional Sum
for Seventeen Regiment.
Park Offers Rejected.
MONEY FOR IMPROVEMENTS

1
While urging the Council Committee
on Grounds and Buildings last night
to begin at once with the improve
ments on the armory. Major l1unsdon
Cary. of the Seventeen Regiment, call
cd attention to dangerous and ridicu-
IN the centre of the assembly room
often used for dancing and drilling.
In the cetre OF the assembly room,
floor there is a trap-door, through
which ashes from the furnace are hoist,
&c. and then lifted out through the
main entrance of the structure.
above this trap hole" said Major
understand that within the past SIX
months two soldiers have fallen
through.
ut seems queer that ashes should be
brought out in this manner"
Gave Additional Money.
The committee thought so. too The
members unanimously agreed to begin
Immediately with the Improvements,
$500 being available for that purpose
Although grateful for this much.
Major Cary explained that 1t was the
hope Of the officers to increase the
membership OF the command, which
could be easily done, provided the city
showed little more liberality. lie
said that the sum already appropria ted
would not be sufficient, and on the
strength OF recommendations by In
spector Beck. the committee adopted
resolution asking the Council to APP
propriate $1,000 additional.
City Attorney Pollard sent in a re-
port showing the price at which the
heirs OF Dr. Thomas Pollard would dis
pose OF seventeen and one-half acres
of land adjoining william Byrd Park.
together with the offer OF Mr.. James
II. Dooley for four acres. The figurcs
were regarded by the committee as
excessive and for that reason the of.
ters were rejected.
Pnrk-I<ccper Must Explain.
Rather than spend $1,000 in improve
ments on the Seabrook Warehouse,
without which the present tenants an
nounced that they would surrender the
lease, the committee decided to adver-
tise for other occupants.
The Building Committee was autlo-
rized to arrange for certain altera-
lions in Paramount Town Hall, as sug-
gcsted by Building Inspector Beck. with
a view to making it more secure
Claiming that Keeper Walton, of
Monroe Park, had gone to Washington
on Mrs. GIFTS excursion without per-
mission. Councilman Graham B. Hob
son got through a resolution calling
upon Mr.. Walton to explain. City En-
gineer Boiling stated that the keeper
had not applied for a Through
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
TAFT CLUB HEARS
OPENING GUNS.
General stid1 Boiling and Cap.
tain Paul Speak at Corcoran
Hall.

Firing the first Republican guns o!
the fan campaign, Captain John Paul
Boiling, OF Petersburg. addressed tho
Taft Club at Corcoran Hall last night,
the audience being composed OF over
1So men ol a., Of Of whom were White Pr
occupied the chair, and before the
speaking began a resolution was adopt
ed authorizing the appointment of q
committee from the City Republican
Club in an effort to induce Secretary
TAFT to make a public address here on
the occasion Of his attendance upon
certain conventions here In May. DIR.
Hord Will name this committee later
and 1T may be that a trip will be made
TO Washington for a personal interview
with the presidential candidate.
Virginia Republicans have already
instructed their delegates to the Chica.
go Convention for the War Secretary
aud he is strong with party men ali
Speaking Last Night.
In addition to a number of well.
known political leaders who were pres.
physicians and other professional men
were in attendance.
DR.. Hord called the gathering 10 or
scented as the first speaker Captain
John Paul, one CT the most prominent
young Republicans in the Valley see
ton Of the State. General Boiling fol-
received. and frequently appauded.
They were conservative and were re.
markahlS free from anything like par
tisan bitterness. consisting largely nf
appeals TO the audience OF whatever
persuasion, TO consider the issues thor
oughly and dispassionately. with
view to arriving at Republican con-
clusion.
OF course. much that was said By
both speakers related to the man for
whom tho club is named and who is
now the most striking figure on the
Republican side OF American politics.
though they dwelt at length upon the
policies and deeds of the present Id
minlstration. contending finally that.
these had been such as to commend
themselves to the approval Of the pep
the East End and the general Repub-
lican Club covering practically the en-
tire city, the minority party Is appa;;
rently we'll organized in the city ana
its leaders hope they will make a fine
showing at the polls this fall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
OFFICERS ELECTED
S,,anish- American War Veterans Of Virginia
Hold Meeting Here.


Spanish- american War Veterans Of Virginia
Hold Meeting Here.
Meeting in Murphy's Hotel on Monday
nirht the Virginia organization of the
United Spanish American War Veterans
elected the following officers: DR.. r. Cor
don Simmons OF Roanoke deputy COM
Captain NJ. B. Rowe. of Fredericks-
burg. senior vice commander; Mr.. James
McGraw., Jr.. Of Richmond. junior vice
commander: Captain George =. Shackleford.
Inspector: Captain George y. Skipwith, Of
iicer Of the day; Sergeant ". NJ. Grubbs,
officer OF the guard; Mr. Thomas L. Larkin,
Of Fredericksburg mastering officer: DR..
William NJ. Smith. OF Alexandria, surgeon,
oke. chaplain.
Three camps were represented in tn.
meet ing-FitzhuEh Ice Camp. Richmond
the George II. Bentley Camp. Roanoke, and
tie NJ. B. Rowe Camp. Fredericksburg.
There are at present about $50 members
IL the three Virginia organizations Mr..
". NJ. Hale. OF Boston. a nephew of Edward
Everett Hale. is the grand commander OF
the organization. There arc about 10000
members in all.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
SKATING CARNIVAL
big AFFAIR ON Friday Night Arouscs
Much Inherent.

big AFFAIR ON Friday Night Arouscs
Much Interest.
Preparations have been completed for
the big skating carnivakto be held IN
the Horse SHOW building on Friday at
ternoon and night for the benefit OF
th., Virginia Home for Incurab les. Much
Interest is being taken in the affair.
as is shown by the sale OF seats. The
prospects are that a least fifty couples
will skate in the german to music By
tho Blues Band.
at the matinee performance. from =
to o'clock. to which the children arc
srecially invited, handsome pair Of
roller skates viii be presented to the
best skater. General admission tickets
nay be obtained at Branch r. Aliens
Thaw & Grants and 1t the drusstores
aud hotels. Both general admission and
box seat tickets may be purchased from
MIR. William Griggs. Every one is re-
clucstcd to bring skates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
d who most ahly conducted HE large

and who most ably conducted the large
orchestra,
A genuine disappointment to all
present was the inability Of Susie Bell
Anderson, the "Black Melba," to take
her part. She has been sick for about
two weeks. and 1t is doubtful whether
she will be able to sing in the perform
ance tonight. Though she felt unable
TO appear she sat on the stage during
the performance last night, and at one
time came down and played the piano
Her parts. which
were numerous, were taken by her I'M
derstudy. j. a. G. Gilpin, whose per-
formance was loudly applauded
or the men, Eugene S. Griffin, the
Tenor, elected the greatest amount OF
applause. Flo sang with unusual effect.
ana showed q great range of voice, al
though the size OF the hall was greatly
against him. il D. Bushell. the leading
Dasso, was also enthusiastically re-
ceived.
One of the leading features OF the
performance was the rendition of
With Deepest Reverence by the dou-
bic quartet, consisting. of j. A. c.. Gil
PIN. Lizzie White, Cora B. Epps, Cora
y. Harris Eugene S. Griffin, Thomas
Moore. Il "A
The orchestral Accompaniment was
qulte up to the standard Of the music
be presented 1T the same hour tonight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
THIEF CAPTURED
Je..ie syinsan (Colored). Charged With
-> Stealing Handsome Brooch.

Jessie Swlnsan, nlneteen-Year-old COLI
o, ed girl, mailing from North Carolina, was
brought to Richmond from West Point yes
terday by acknowledgements Wren and
locked up on the charge of stealing from
Mr. 3. II. Cameron SIS brooch. set with
stwenty-onc handsome pearls.
The girl was arrested in West Point atthe
request of Captain TomlInson by Sergeant
Fl. r. McCanna. though not until after she
had given the officer quite a chase. Lo-
Gated at the home Of another negro woman.
sin sin and hid in the woods. She was dis
covered later by a party of baseball players
hidden In n pile Of underbrush. Brought
our again she offered no further resistance.
and after being locked up for tho night was
escorted here yesterday by Sergeant Wren
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
HELD RECEPTION

The Bible Club of Park Place Church
gave a most enjoyable reception to its mem
Tor; and friends on Monday evening in the
10 celebrating the closing OF Its
number went beyond the 100 mark Adj
dresses were made by Hon. Henry r. Pollard,
lntosh. of the International Sunday-School
Association. $500,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
May Name Poltcaux.

Policeman Polteaux will probably be des-
iEnated this week by Major Werner a. 81, ,tha
o, dinance to look after all inebrates. ne
ordinances provides for continuance OF thc
FIRST case agalnst'Ss u man charged with
drunkenness, in order that he may have
time In which to reform, an investigate 81
h'' domestic affairs, and proper punishmant
FOR those who fall to take advantageaot IMP
lcniency of the law
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
INDoRsE BOND ISSUE

Finance Committee Preparing to Take Care
VI Maturing Issue.
At it's meeting last night the Finance
Committee fayoraby reported an ordinance
q" authorize an issue and TO provide for
toe redemption of s2So5 500 of bonds to raise
money for the redemption OF bonds. that
amount maturing on July lst.' If the new
issue cannot be sold at par or above 1t will
be taken over by the Sinking Fund Com
n'ssion. The committee had a light docket,
With nothing of special Importance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
TO BAPTIzE, TWENTY

Impressive Ceremony at st. Peters Catholic
Church To-Day.
At ST. Peters Catholic Church to-day at
P. M. most impressive ceremony Will
take place in connection with the baptism
and reception into the Catholic faith OF
twenty YOUNG converts, the largest number
over baptized at one time in old ST. Peters
or probably In any other Catholic Church OF
Virginia Many members of the congrega.
ton are expected to witness the ceremony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
STOLE CHOICE FOOD
:, IL, walter. and Leon Mas&aycr.4 OF Jercr-
'o' W. ann IInt Il Arresied With Goods.

John Walters and Leon Massayer. OF 'encr-
son Hotel, Arrested With Goods.
Noticing that the commissary was stead. !,
~ decreasing day by day, the MANAGER OF
that department. in the Jefferson Hotel De.
gan 10 suspect tho cook. John Walters, AUD
hic assistant. Leon Massayer lnvcstlSat,on
confirmed their suspicious and the matter
Wa, put in the hands Of the police Or ,
warrant sworn out by Thomas j. GrMin,
special officer al the hotel, Bicycle Police-
man Thurman arrested both cook and as
s,.tant and found the missing goods In tho
heuse where they were boarding, They had
and Two cracker boxes filled with the choic-
e:. goods were discovered. The two have
been in the hotel only since early in April.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
GAMBLING MUST CEASE

Justice Crutchield Issues Edict That Flnt
for CrapshootlnE will Be Doubled
Determined If possible TO put an end to all
terday morning announced in the Police
Court that hereafter the fine for shooting
crap will be raised from $3.50 to So, and
tn. time Of security from ten days to
twenty days
Twelve crap players caught In the rea.
of tho Klondike saloon on Broad Street
were the first to benefit by the new edit.
4 hey we're assessed IS each and put under
security OF 500 each for twenty days. They
finally gathered together the necessary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
Many In.j,lnCtions.

Deputy United States Marshal John Muir
rhy will leave to-day for Mcckenburg
county. where he will serve n number of
iE5unctlon papers in connection with the
East Coast Lumber Company receivership
now before Judge Waddill. MI
days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-22
Ran Car Too Fast.

The Virginia Passenger and Power Com
day morning on the charge of running a
car faster Than Is allowed by law. The car
vas timed by Policemen Werner, Smith and
Drantley.- The company noted an appeal