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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
STEINER PENAL ~
FOR POLICY MEN
Justice Crutchfield, 1t Is Said,
Will Impose severer Punish
ment Hereafter.

Policy writer's may expect in the flu
t,lre TO meet sterner fate than has
heretofore been their lot for it Is
Aunderstood on good authority that
Instice Crutchfield has announced ito
certain officials that all who come be-
fore him hereafter will get the full
measure OF the law ~. ne was 81 4na aware
tIons We're in the way of policy bust
ness-whict is quite business, as suf-
ficientiy proved in the Times-Dispatch
yesterday--and nov. that ms eyes are
deai' witty the criminals in more serious
Ghief Of Police Werner and several
Police Commissioners stated last night
,n WAY ' nowNe eMf wipe out the policy BUS
G,ess Writers have been arrested
lime and time again, but they simply
laughed AZ the aw a pad1d w .hsI ba tlnes Is
yoo t ,ne nap All shops have been raid
cd tine after time. but 1t did little
2 About six months ago the police
We're SO hot OF s me closed tempor snHps
ana ana Signs, with the$legend nothing
doing" were hung out wnere me IN
itinted could observe them W wv y, RAJ
Rui raids on peliefgh e sun" oieer can catclI
~ ~. ~ nrnnrietor In tho act Of writing
OUT "a ticket he cannot MAKE ~, an !, arrest
Recsntly while the Chief o. no, aet, an, and
ING so io"r 3SsS walked into to "a s h "a
nhinr laid a heavy hand, Ahother
had ali Ills books before nep and he o' was
hna meet ma1 % al stay ps there being no direct
IN" poieymen had no ,m prsvpf9Is spn aG
1uamtance with m afnre admitted hin
rep9rter' mna lon. they seem to kn9w
svery policeman me f9ra For p an aR ar
fesr even in nlain ,, si9thtnhs the 'indispen',
,1nst eV ane th' rSee
s ,lient Of employipg q ssppiators Of In,
fiva unknown TO the ,rrpn r9p 70 TIC police
shops has not occu.tuis tina.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
POST OFFICE LOCATION
WILL NOT BE CHANGED
Not Likely That Committee VIII Act Of Own Notion and
Representatives VIII Not Ask for New Site.
Courts to Be Held at Jefferson

Absolute quiet prevailed in the Fed
eral building yesterday so iar as con-
Germs the proposed. new post Office
and nothing had been heard ifom
Washington on the subject. Captain
John Landstreet and other business
men. who are manifesting much in
terest in the matter called upon
Postmaster Cabeu TO see II he had re-
cclved any late news from the depart
ment buI there was none 10 give them,
The following came from the WASH
inEtnn correspondent Of The Times
Dispatch last night:
1T IS hardly probable that any ct
fort wlil be made 70 change the loca-
zion II tie Richmond ppst-office. Roth
RI preventative Lamb and Senator Mar
-lu aver that they VIII not seek leEis-
isti5u Inoktug 10 tine change, and ii Is
Is nor p!ahauIe that any OF the Com
mftt-@ c+u Public buildings and Grounds
WIZ take such step. The supervising
lar3aitsct % the Treasury Is now hav-
EiEg tbe plans for the building pre-
pafed aBd tbey Will doubtless he COM
pletsd before the temporary quarters
IfCr tra Richmond office are ready for
EGrc Hraucv.
! IL AelarAS. assistant @unerviain2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
LIVELY WEEK IN
POLITICAL FIELD
Democrats and Republicans Boil
TO Have Meetings During the
Next Few Days.

Much activity will prevail in poliu-
cal circles. both Democratic and Re-
publican, during the next few days
and some interesting Developments are
anticipated before the week is ended.
Announcement was made on We'd.
.nesday night that another meeting Of
the new jefferson Ward Democratic
Club would be held at Thon's Hall to-
morrow night, and though there is
some hitch about the matter. the pro
posed rally Will likely take place. II
it does and MAYOR Mccarthy is well
enough TO appear. 1t is expected that
he and Judge Richardson VIII come
together over the mayoralty contest
and make things lively.
The Mayor was still confined to his
room last night, aud had nothing to
say concerning the challenge of Judge
Richardson, made at the meeting OF
Clay Ward Actives on Saturday night.
His exact course is therefore not
known. but his friends and supporters
We're saying yesterday that he would
be heard from in due time. The To-
esting as the day OF the primary APP
proaches. The retirement of Alderman
John Mann from the race In Marshall
Ward has brought Councilman L. y.
and his friends arc urging him TO
stand for the upper, instead Of the
lower, branch. He has the nter
under Amusement.
The City Democratic Committee VIII
meet at Murphy's Hotel on EridaS
night to,receiNe the report Of the CON- y.
mittee on Finance, with reference -
Candidates for the privilege Of run
ming in the primary, and to make oth-
er arrangements for the voting, winch
Will take place on April 4th.
will offer what isstermed by many, a :
a most remarkable resolul, y M WI {,
for its object the taking OF vote u n y
the primary on the QUESTION OF si.e
ing. The resolution will certainly fan
according to the talk that is heard lin
political circles. as insl'lpeps OF me
committee do not tl,lnt, a. Repuhlican
OF attention to the result of strictly
lDemocratic primary on such sub
ieet. Mr. Broolls's answer to this point
| is that the Republi,,a;ns might hold q
sitjon is considered infeasible, and Will
therefore. not be adopted
The Republican District Convention
to be held In Manchester on Thursday
promises TO be tame and devoid OF
anything bordering on the spectacll-
liar. It Will not be necessary to in
yoke the "blg stick" The lighting an:
ling held here recently to elect dele
gates when the Lily Whitewater oose-
lyelt-Luce combination swept every
thing before 1t. This mass meeting
;set the pace for tho counties, and al
tho delegates chosen appear to be, oi
| the same mind and faith. Mr.. l4llce
will be nominated for Congress-, N and
| Postma8ter Cabell and Deputy Marsha
| hnrisht will be sent as delegates to
| the Chicago conventions.
| Absolute harmony Is expected in tho
ldistrict convention, and It's work vii
nrQbably ne completed at one sitting
The Republican State Convention VIII
Inject in LynGhburg on April Sth, ant
\ this will likewise be dominated COM
lpletely by Tie "Lilv Whites."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
LONDON, DOPE KING, MUST GOTOJAH
UNLESS SUPREME COURT SAVES HIM

partly true, although the verdict Itself
was based upon the evidence adduced
Throughout the hearing it has been
clear that the resentment of the public
toward London was not one-half DIS
great as that against McDermott, who
brazenlY admitted that he sold the
drug to poor white people and negroes
and who subsequently falsided him
self, in view Of the verdict, to help
save his chief. Judge Witt intimatcd
very strongly that if he had the law
and the power ne would send MeDer-
mott TO prison for life.
As Cool rs Fish.
While the foundations were being
Knocked from under his slender de-
Tense London sat quietly BY his law
yers. occasionally stralsing his short
and stubby red beard When the jury
retired he walked toward the bench T.
stretch his legs He shifted about
awkwardiy and uHeasiIy. like a strange
ana Gnwelcon1e guest at a fashionable
reception. But when the verdict was
read he did not change countenancc
he was as cold as fish. Before tbs
trial began he was seized with lnorta
fear. \ faint smile spread over hi,
face when the bond was renewed anc
he was permitted to go until fina
judgment is rendered by the Court o,
Appeals.
During the five hours of argument
the oourt-room was crowded with re
4 spectacle citizens. curiosity seekers anc
4 dope flends. They stood silently art
listened. Comonwealths ATTORNEY
1 Folkes opened With a careful revieN
I OF the evidence. lie pointed out tina
| the testimony OF Detectives Wren ans
1 Bailey proved that London was a part
/ ner in the unlawful traffic. For tlirtl
minutes he riddled the evidence of Me
4 Dermott, charged openly that Mcper
mott was liar when he said thu
London was innocent.
Without attempting to play upon tn
sympathy of the jury, lie fairly flayc
the self-contessed criminal MIR. Folko
declared That The instructions of III
: court were plain that, in word, iii
IiurS was told 10 convict or acquit, &C
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
cording TIC the way it believed the evi-
Sure rolloc.S Wouldn't Convict

dence.
Sure POLLOCK wouldn't Convict.
Mr.. Pollock and Mr.. Smith made
strenuous efforts for London, the ar
gumcnt of Mr.. Smith attracting the
crowds. In his closing speech Mr..
Folkes removed his parliamentary
gloves in replying to Mr.. Pollock S
statement that he (Pollock) would not
convict a yellow dog on the evidence.
II agree with that" said Mr.. Tolkes.
Mr. Pollock would not convict a yell
low dog on the evidence; but | thank
God gentlemen, that you and not Lon
don's attorney must sit in judgment.
The people of this city, the people OF
this Commonwealth. rejoice that repre-
sentative men are to decide between
innocence and guilt. If you acquit, you
must throw aside the evidence of Wren
and Bailey and accept that of McDer-
mott, who Is not as good or as decent
as George Gates, the negro who bought
and sold cocaine to the lowest elements
In the community. The people of this
city look to you to break up this traf-
fc Mr.. Pollock would have you re-
member only the family of this man
here on trial
II ask You to remember the families
Of those who have suffered because OF
the use of this drug: ask you to
remember the families of those who
never use 1t. but who are constantly
in danger because OF It's use by crooks
and those who become crooks and muir
derers. No criminal ever came be-
fore the bar of justice with the hope
of escape without pleading innocence
London pleads 1t, his son pleads It., Nc,
Dermott pleads it: but | tell you thai
a man of the low stamp of McDermott
IS not to be believed on OATH
Mr. Folkes said that Mr. Smith ana
Mr. Pollock had made light of his feebl5
efforts for the Commonwealth because
! they knew that they had no defense
| Even with the claim that London was
! convicted on circumstantial evidence
! tho testimony of the States witnesse.
aud the able presentation by the prose
4 cutor, along with the instructions o
4 Judge Witt. left little hope OF thu
mans escape,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
Don't Let Your
Piles Grow,
Every HemorrhoidaI Ulcer Is Fertile
Field for Cancer and Other
Deadly Diseases.
TRIAL PACKAGE FREE.

Constipation unchecked brings In.
ELIMINATION. inflammation hesets piles
and piles too often superinduce tumors
piles Cor hemorrhoids) rarely Kill, but
they cause more. agony n a few
minutes than much more serious trou-
hles.
itfright,
gerous. agonizlng, and rarely a perma-
|nent success.
There is lust one way to be cured
one, sure way. painlessly and privately
and that is with Pyramid Pile Cure.
We mail free trial package to all
who write. Vi
ii viii give you Instant relief, and
start you we'll on the way to q perfect
cure.
from any druggist for so cents and
often ono box cures.
Insist on having what you call for
lust send your name and address
To- !, 1Py,ramid I2mg 60. o. Pyramia
free BY return mail the trial package
All druggists. 50 cents, Write tpa
| day for free package.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
Sentenced Tor Thirty Days anc
Fined SIoo in Hastings Court
Yesterday.
M'DERMoTT PUT UNDER BOND
1'ollses Makes Strong Fight 10
Convict and Succeeds-Nuch
Interest in Case.

,7 , ...,.,i,i# ,lo,,It
"a ilS'leu pSolih q lss,,..,,., ,t,.t,s,,-
that the testimony 81 Eawara ahGl2g.,
mol OF M ~ liiaii, az ~ - A''V ', .
70 the 't'f*e - NJ .0l.i,S - 5,s.,,.t
oe!lfe., ". sLtF ~ wy - l9stHs -!
NestsEasE G"liNltl 1u 7ailiuS' -, -.
uoh iof se4ilhs eoett'ls' ailu 49, ~ -
The full penalty hhd2F inc olo "a
thirty DAYS IN Jali and iine o. SlVV'
in The foilee Court, from WhlSh ne
appealed the dope KING got ne
same punishment ifom his FORMER
friend and DRIVING eviApahleh, Iuhtice
Crutchheld.
Appealed to supreme Court.
when The verdirt was announced
after ten minutes elaboration by the
jury, Judge Witt asked II Mepermott
MAS In court. lhefe W. no Response
when tha name Was called
Notify the police 4 @ arrest him and
hiring him into court. said Judge Witt.
his purpose being to demand heavy
bond which may mean a torn OF one
year in Jail for the sef confessed CO.
raine dealer, who rnaIe desperate but
unsuccessful efforts 10 save his om-
ployer from the meshea % the law.
,,,.r,,,,y,,t, No.. r.s.t., ,Ia,l,
ana escorted To court where he Was
-, ,,ndar ! 81 MA Mona 70 t..ao M
~ fS,. +,,si,,,, ,,.orthe / ooSo,, ,,,a,t
Ns,t,.
Three motions Nv the dolenso wer,
.,,,ia1.l,. s,.srr,,Iad ,rbcgc ,,a,a tot,,t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
sun raising Lester Street.

The question Of how to raise Lester
Street was the subject of some discus
sion at a meeting of the Committee
on Streets last night. The plan pre-
pared ny City Engineer Boiling was
presented. but in view of the contem-
plated condemnation proceedings and
of the fact that there was no money
available, the matter was referred to
the Marshall Ward delegation, with
Instructions to report before the spring
election. The committee was III ses-
sion for several hours, but its time
was occupied in the consideration of
routine calendar work. The resolution
requiring the Passenger and Power
Company to improve the pavement
around its Main Street tracks was laid
on the table,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
CHRISTIAN TURK
SEEKS BROTHER.
Became Separated in Washington
and Appeals to Chief of
Police for Help.

Andrea Phillipa, or more properly
the Rev Andrea PhIllipa. OF Turk ~.
WAS n caller on Major Werner yester-
day morning. seeking information
concerning a lost brother. from whom
lie had become separated in Washing
ton. The two are travelling about the
country trying TO obtain funds for 4
church somewhere in tho Turkish
dominions and they bear letters from
the sultan himself and from Presi-
dent Roosevelt. They have been IN
the country nearly year. The BROTH
or's name is Ell Phiilipa, and his
Washington address Is 6a2 % Stree.
Andrea Phiilipa is now stopping al ,ls
,solnont Restaurant on Broad street,
T,nt viii meet his brother Ia the clicf' .
Office, il the missing one can be
found
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
RUlNOR OF FIGHT ON
DANIEL NOW HEARD
If Ultra.Bryan Politicians Force Issue Convention May
Throw Over Nebraska Man and lndorse Virginia
Senator for President

fighting the election of Senator Daniel
as IA delegate large and that he ex-
pectcd The issue to crop out more
strongly when the county and city
mass-meetings arc held
1t is not known who Senator Daniel
favors for President. but one certain
thing IL that the democratic voters OF
tho State are willing to send the Wiz
ginia statesman to the convention with
out INSTRUCTIONS. Az they have delighted
to do on many previous occasions.
Would Obey Instructions.
1t may be that the senior Senator
does not look upon Mr. Bryan as tho
most available man to lead the party
th4s year, but II the convention should
declare for the Sebraskan. the Senator
would find no trouble IN obeying the
Will OF his people. according to warm
friends in this city. II would he an In
fraction Of long and unbroken GUS
! tom in Virginia not TO send two Unit
cd States Senators and the Governor
az three of the delegates at-large.
Senator Daniel has gone 10 the big
meetings for more than two decadss
and he is the only Delegate from W.
Eginia In recent years who has doomed
up asa striking figure In national eon-
yentlons lie seconded the nomination
of Allen G.. Thurman ia the Cincinnati
convention In 1888. and his great or.l-
| ton on that occasion rs still reIneHl-
| bcred He waa temporary chairman OF
/ the Chicago convention IN 1895, and mas
taken prominent part In other cor
ventions prior and subsequent to that
time. II may be safely predicted that
| IL he desires TO go TO Denver as de.e-
| gate. the convention VIII elect him
| by an overwhelming majority.
/ Notwithstanding the disapproval or
| the extreme Bryanists. this assertion -
| freely made even by the warm admir-
| ers OF Mr.. Bryan who Will vote to en-.
| dorse tho Nebraska man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
Compliments l.ot,nl,on.

Following tho excellent showing
made al tho inspection last week, Ma,
jor II. w. Bowlas. commanding tho
Richmond Light Infantry. blues Rat
talon, issued u CIRCULAR letter yes
to-day morning commenting tho Off
cors, enlisted mon and tho band on
their appearance and bearing, CloainB,
he says;
The record thus estnbliHhed IN one
OF which the battalion may we'll he
proud, and ls worthy OF 0.asE Con on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
Fire Escape plan Approved.

Mayor McCarthy's recommendation
that the sum of $4,000 be appropriated
for the purchase of two fire escapes
for the Eigh School was approved by
the Finance Committee last night. An
ordinan .e Will be sent tc Council.
The committee also approved the
award of prizes for the competitive de-
signs to be submitted by architects for
the Blues Armory. The amount stipu-
lated was $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
strole rer.onn Won Grn.n.

Some reference TO the report that
Dr. William A. Strole. former inferno
at the city Home, has been spending
much of his time there since the ac-
ceptance of his resignation. was made
by members of the Committee on Relief
of the Poor. The statement that Strole
was sleeping at the institution was
denied. superintendent Davis was in
structed to look into the matter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

Since Chairman j. Taylor Ellyson
has called the state Democratic Com
mittce 20 meet hero next week to ar
range for tho approaching convention,
the probable personnel of tho virginia
delegation to the national gathering
las been the subject OF much discus
sion in political circles.
The state at this time rs apparently
for Bryan for the nomination.. but some
overzcal GUS supporter Of the Nebraskan
has dropped suggestion. which, II
prosecuted to the slightest extent, Is
likely to create the greatest row ever
witnessed In Virginia convention,
and turn the scale In some other dlrcc-
ton. No one seems TO know exactly
who Is responsible for the rutnor but
1t Is being discussed In many quarters.
from which come the statement that, In
view of the recent fiery colloquy be-
tween Mr.. Bryan and Senator Daniel
In the lobby of the New Willard, in
Washington. the extreme Bryan parti-
sans would prefer that the senior Sona-
tor be not sent TO the national con-
vcntion as delegate-at-large from
Virginia.
Would be Railying Cry.
Admirers OF Senator Daniel IN thls
city are disposed to resent the sugges-
| ton and some of them declare that II
the issue is made. the convention will
stand by Daniel and refuse 60 instruc.
for or even indorse Mr.. Bryan. They
believe that any semblance of fight
on Senator Daniel would be bat a rally
ing cry 10 the masses from the noun
tains to the seashore. and that 1t would
then be difficult to, keep the conven-
iiton from declaring for him for the
| first place on the ticket.
One Of the hes. Informed politicians
| in Richinond--a Bryan man. but an adj
mirer of senator Daniel--said last night
that he had heard serious talk among
some of the ultra Bryan people about
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
No Feeder wall Contract.

Six bids to repair the feeder wall
at the settling basin, which was par
TALLY destroyed by James River floods
some months ago, We're received by
the Committee on Water last night
Tho various items We're not ta3ulated
a task which Will necessttate another
meeting tonight. Tho one iterlized
bid was for $4,000 more than the sum
appropriated by the Council.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
plumher., License thc sumo.

After hearing complaints from a
Of citizens the Finance Com
mittee shaved the license assessments
in number OF instances last night,
the most important modification being
In the tax on plumbers Instead Of
making q. flat rate of $50, it was agreed
10 continue the scale in effect at pres
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17
WOMAN WAS INSUL.TED
,,rx nrkcr Sues Railroad and Sleeping
Chr CompnnN< for S1:,OOO.

Claiming thnt she was insulted and
i'll treated Ny an intoxicated passenger.
Mrs. Maud NJ. Baker filed suit IN inc
Law and Equity Court yesterday
against the Atlantic Coast Line Rail
road Company and the Pullman Palace
Car Company for $4,000. Mrs. Baker
was travelling from Wilmington 70
Weldon N. c., on the night Of jan
uary Is. 1907. 1t is alleged In the
complaint that the intoxicated person,
whose name is unknown. entered her
berth, causing her to suffer serious
shock and necessitattng MEDICAL treat
sment, the cost of which was $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-17

architect, who recently visited Rich
mond for the purpose Of Investigating
the situation, has recommended that n
temporary structure be erected for the
accommodation Of the post office; that
the courts be held IN the Jefferson,
and that the court officers have theIr
quarters In tho Mutual Assurance So
cleN Building
Meanwhile Il bill Is pending In tho
Senate and House appropriatinE $50
600 for the erection Of temporary quar-
ters for tho noRt otilre.n
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
MONTREAL RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Five furlongs Tenakoe lCs NC
Caheyl. 4 20 ]. won: Manheimer. Jos lEngiander).
S % l. second: Lawless 106 (HinchcliTol S % l.
third. Time 100 IS. Tartar Maid. Cruche dor.
Priceless Jewel. Adrian. and Paul Fry also ran.
SECOND RACE-F0ur furl0ngs. Sight lG &C..
Swain. 70 5. won; Catherine Cardwel lG tMur-
phyl 10 10 ]. second: Royal Oak no Rollins Is
70 l. third Time. 0sis f5. Father stafford. Fiat
creek Harold A. Frank. Ohayo. Fairy Spdte. and
LCng John also ran.
THIRD RACE )ne and one-eghth miles Lady
Isabel l0l (Murph0. 20 2. won; st. Uaro. los
CHowardl. 10 T. second Miss Marjorie 90 lNlc-
Caheyl. 90 J. third. Time. g. Holseher. LaIy.
Rio Grande. Thomas Flyer. Lyndhurst and Briny
Green also ran.
FOURTH RACE-About two miles. Essex. 80
Oir. Kerr 20 T. won; ButEcll. Is Johnson
% !. second: Agent. $50 tAIcIncney) 70 s. third.
Time 4.3 Three starters.
FIFTH RACE-FOur furiOngz. Chipmunk. IL
(Shinngl. 20 s. won; Pleasing l04 Qrancis). O.
J. second: Gay King. l09 (McCaheyl. 90 !. third.
Time o:is 50 Ragman. Dan de Noyles. Al Busch,
fud Lady Bats also ran.
SIXTH RACE-Sevon furlongs. Creel 100 fShn
Ing. 4 to'5 won: Belle Strome. lo7 lAlcCaheyl.
to J. second; blackburn. l0i Jenseu). 30 70 l. third
Time 12T25 St Clair. King Cole Halbard
Schrocder's Midway. Blue Coat. and Niblick also