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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
CHEAP THEATRES
MUST Be SAT- Err
Broad Street Moving Picture Es-
Establishments Required to Make
Certain Improvements.

After careful inspection of the
moving picture theatres on Broad
street yesterday, Mayor Mccarthy, Chlef
OF Police Werner and Fire Chief Shaw
instructed the proprietors and mana
gers to make number of changes,
which will give greater protection to
audiences in the event of fire scare
The three officials are required by law
to investigate the conditions. espe-
and although nothing discovered was
especially alarming, 1t was thought
best to suggest certain improvements.
Acting under orders, the owners of
the Academy of Music will equip that
structure with two additional fire es-
capes leading down from the top gal
leries. The house can be quickly emp
tied without danger to the crowds, but
it was clearly demonstrated that a
greater degree of safety could be guar
anteed at nominal expense.
Looking After the Schools.
Much attention is being given to the
public school buildings. Thus far the
Council has not acted upon the mess
age of the Mayor, urging that kirker-
Bender fire escape be purchased fnme-
diately for the High School. In the
meantime, however, Inspector Beck has
examined that building, and the exit
will be strengthened.
IL do not believe that the conditions
are such as to terrify the people" said
Mayor Mccarthy yesterday, but pre-
cautionary measures are wise. This is
especially true of the public schools.
L should be reassuring to parents to
know that the city is exercising the
utmost care In this matter, and that
every possible effort is being made to
avert disasters"
Dixie Ordered to Close.
1t was learned last night that as result
of the theatre inspection the proprietor OF
the Dixie Moving Picture Show on Broad
Street. near the old BiJou, has been directed
within certain time to seek other quar-
tors, as the board OF the opinion that
the place should be closed. 1t was
p.ained that there is no way by which the
audience could leave in the event of fire
near the main entrance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
situation Puzzling.
BADLY INJURED
Notorious Chunk Stokes' Stabbed During
nrncnS Last Irhf

AMBITIOUS DUNK StOReS' StaDDeu OurlnE
Fracas Last Night.
Martha Taylor. unfavorably known the
length and breadth of Jail Alley as Bunk
Stokes" got tangled UP in mixed crowd
last night ana before the fracas was over.
or rather before the crowd broke and ran,
Bunk" was down. and for the time being
out The blood was streaming from a stab
wound in her breast. Dr. Woodson. of the
ambulance, went to her assistance. but was
not able to determine last night whether
or not the wound was dangerous. It is
probable that the knife pierced her lung,
and IN that the notorious Bunk" may
go to her reward as she absolutely refused
10 be taken to the City Home. She says she
was cut by an Italian. but does not know
his name.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
AIr. EggIestnn SnenlsInr

SUPERINTENDENT OF Public Instruction
joseph D. Eggleston, Jr,, left yester-
day for Appomattox TO make three
addresses. Mr.. Eggleston spoke at
Pamplm City last night, and Will speak
twice at West Appomattox to-day. ont
OF these addresses will be 10 the teach
ers in the afternoon and the other Ia
the people OF the town at night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
TWO PRIMARIES
Dates Are Fixed In the First and the
Tenth Districts.

Dates for the Democratic congress
sional primaries in the First and the
party committees. the former having
me met = in 'g Newport News and the latter
In Richmond The First District Com
mlttce named Juno 18th as the date
for the primary, and decided 70 re-
by April llth. The assessment fixed
Is $i6O FOR each candidate, The com
mittecmen present were: Thomas J,
Downing, lancaster; J. Boyd sears,
Mathews; X. l.. Ailworth, Northampton,
primary In the Tenth District VIII
be held on June 9th, and candidates
must notify the chairman and sec
rotary Of their intentions to run by
ADIl nth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
JUST ACTING BIG
Sally Says Man Who Beat Her Was Trying
~ show OFF. 5000. y K

Sally Watson's sister was sick with the
Indigestion yesterday afternoon, 10 Sally t'ld
Squire Purdy. and some one suggested beer
rs panacea. Nobody was handy to rush
tho growler," and sally herself went to 2
nearby saloon to make the purchase. AS
che was returning John Henry Hatcher, ac-
eording to Sally, walked up and swattee
her one on the jaw, and otherwise rough
housed hor aorpulent person,
squire
les actin big, OATS ALI ] amt said
nothin' to him.
Tho warrant was issued in due form. Sally
assuring the officer that she was going 70
Yak some' when the case came to trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
-Four in Family III.

Miss Eva Rennolds Woody is critically III
at ST. Luke's Hospital. where she was takcu
on Tuesday. Her mother, Mrs. ". II.
Woody. Jr.. is III with the grip, and two
other children of the family are Just recov-
cring from the same malady. Mrs Z. A.
Brooks and Mrs. James E. Thompson. OF
Portsmouth, mother and sister OF Mrs.
Woody, are with her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
VIII invite Blues.

Sergeant John n. Mack. OF tho Governors
Root Cards Of New Haven, Conn. who, WI, h
detachment from his company, visited
Richmond on February 2ad, bringing the
cock when was presented to- the Hleh-
f1Hnd Light Infantry Blues, Is In the CITY.
HcrRoant Mack says that In short WHO
Tho nIuea win receive M invitation from
INC Governors Foot Guard to pay y flslt
u SeW Haven, 85i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
rortnightly Club Meeting.

The Fortnightly Club held its regular
bi-weekly Meeting last night. with
good attendance of members, at the
home Of John 'Peyton Mcclure. Tho
members listened to Rev. DR.. Jere
Witherspoon., iris, paper, entitled "Ju-
Illus Caesar"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
Chemists. Club to Meet.

The March meeting OF the Virginia Chem
lists Club will be held at the Mechanics
Institute this evening at $3.50 o'clock.
Papers will be read follows: ID The
Concentration OF Sulphuric Acid on a Large
Scale" Mr.. A. NJ Forester; (2) The Re
lotion OF Fludity to Viscos!ty" President
Il C, Bingham. A full attendance is de-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
Honor Mr.. Morgan.

At a meeting OF K. Il. Lee, Camp, No, 1,
United Sons CT Confederate Veterans. held
III Lee Camp Hall, resolutions OF respect
were drawn UP to the memory OF Mr., r. D,
Morgan. The committee consisted OF
Messrs. II, G, Elicit. u. II. Courtney aud i,
". @ltennia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
Bank Men to Meet.

The monthly meeting of the American
Institute of Banking VIII be held tonight
at $3.50 o'clock at Fraternity Hall. The
following question will be discussed: RE
solved That At VIII be Advantageous for
Richmond. Va. to be Declared Reserve
City" All bank men are cordially invited
TO be present
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-13
Thiexes sent to Prisnn

Harrison Butler and Lula Tyler. Jointly
indicted in the Hastings Court on charge
OF robbery. pleaded guilty OF grand larceny
yesterday and permitted Judge witt TO try
them Harrison was sent to the public
reads for two years; the woman got two
years in the penitentary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
SHERIFF SHIP
ASKS FOR REWARD
is STILL OF THE OPINION THAT
TOM EDMoNDSoN WAS MUIR
DERED ALONG WITH HIS FAM.
lily AT WOODLAND MILLS.

Decatur, December Especial -Sheriff
Thomas r. Ship has written Gov. B. B.
Conner asking him to offer a reward for
the apprehension of the murderers Of the
Edmondson family at Woodland Mills,
and he feels confident that the governor
will offer good-sized reward.
Sheriff Shipp says that during the past
few days he has had a number of letters.
kilograms and telephone messages from
people claiming to have seen Tom Ed
mondson alive, but an investigation of
these reports have developed the fact that
there was no truth in any of them, and
the disappearance of Tom Edmondson re-
mains as much of a mystery as it did
before. Yesterday Sheriff Ship received
a telephone message from Bridgeport say
ing that Tom Edmondson had been seen
there. An investigation proved that it
was not Edmondson. A stranger went to
the home of A. c. Joiuter in East New
Decatur the other morning and asked for
something to eat. Mrs. Jointer had gone
to school with Edmondson some years
ago near Woodland Mills, and she was
sure this man was Edmondson. Her
husband also knew Edmondson, and he
followed the man and found that it was
not Edmondson, but a tramp begging his
way in the world
Sheriff Shipp is still of the opinion that
Edmondson was murdered, as were the
other members of his family for money.
But what became of his body is a mys
terry no one has been able to solve 1t has
been just one week ago today since the
horrible tragedy, and yet Edmondson's
disappearance remains as much of a mys-
terry now as it was at first.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
ANNUAL MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Owen Reports On Department
Of Archives And History
MAKES GOOD PROGRESS
This Is Shown To Be One of the Most
Important Departments In the
Machinery of the State
Government.
MAKES GOOD PROGRESS

Montgomery, December 2.-(Special.)-
The regular annual meeting of the board
of trustees of the department of archives
and history was held in the office of the
governor at 70 O. clock noon today. There
were present Gov. B. B. Conner, president;
p. ]. Hamilton, j. Manly Foster, w.
l.. Lancaster, Oliver d. Street DIR. w. II.
Blake, DR.. ]. II. Johnson, Col. S. w.
John and Dr. Thomas M. owen, the di-
rector and secretary. The only absentees
were ex-Gov. William d. Jelks and Judge
II. b. Foster, both of whom were Kept
away on account of important business.
The routine business was soon disposed
of and the report of the director was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
TIpsters Are Blamed.

Los Angeles, December 2.-Newspapers
which publishes tips on the races, per-
sons who sell them on the streets and
any one who causes the papers to be
circulated in any manner, will be sub
ject to arrest and prosecution under
the anti-tip ordinance which was
passed early this year. Guy w. Eddy,
the new prosecuting attorney, an
nounced today that all papers would
be allowed a few days In which to
discontinue the publication of tips.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
In Honor of the Emperor

st. Petersburg, December "A festival
mass was celebrated in the Catholic ca
thedral here today in honor of the jubilee
of Emperor Francis Joseph. 1t was at
tended by the Russian grand dukes and
the members of the diplomatic corps, in
GLIDING John w. Riddle, the American
ambassador. and the embassy secretaries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Steanerls Disabled.

Norfolk, Va, December 2.-The steamer
Manhattan, bound from Baltimore to New
York, lies at anchor in Chesapeake bay
with a lost rudder. She refused the as
sistance of tugs. her master expressing
a preference to await the arrival in the
Virginia capes of the Manhattan's sister
steamer, the Chesapeake, which will tow
her back to Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Killed the Wrong Man.

Spartanburg, S. c., December "A spe-
cial dispatch from Aiken says that Quit
man Johnson, negro, charged with the
murder of a prominent farmer in Barn
well county, was today hurried to the
penitentiary at Columbia for safekeep
ing, the authorities fearing lynching. On
his way to prison he confessed that he
had been hired to take the life of an
other man and that he had mistaken his
victim.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Steamer Sued for Damages.

New York, December 2.-Suit was filed
in the United States district court today
against the British steamer Georgia for
the loss of the Panama line steamer
Finance, which sank in the ship canal
off Sand Hook on Thanksgiving DAY.,
after the collision with the Georgia.
Damages are claimed to the extent of
ST.. 600
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
RACING Cases Settled.

Chicago, December AT the regular
winter meeting of the board of appeals
of the American Trotting association to-
day 145 cases of minor Importance, mostly
appealed from the decisions of track
judges, were considered and disposed Of.
The board then adjourned to meet again
next spring, when regulations for the
summer racing season will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03

that she had arranged to receive four tel
egrams about her children when she went
to London with the prince to be married.
When NJ. Clemenceau had finished 1t was
announced the case would go over to De-
cember 8, when M. Juminier will speak
for De Sagan and NJ. Rousett for George
Gould, who as trustee of his sisters es-
tate, is party to the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Russia Plans Better Schools.

st. Petersburg, December 1.-The duma
today appropriated the sum of $2000.0OG
for the construction and maintenance of
elementary schools under the control of
the church. Subsequently the house dis
cussed a BILL the passage of which is as
sured, providing for an appropriation Of
$3,000,000 to build and maintain secular
primary schools.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Paper Resumes Publication

Decatur, December 2.-(special)- 1.-The
Twin City Herald, an afternoon news
paper, which suspended publication in
New Decatur a few months ago, has been
revived and the first issue appeared yes
terday afternoon. The paper is now being
edited and managed by E. F. MCGOWAN.
formerly of Union Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
CITY Leases Hall.

Decatur, December 2.-(Special THE
historical old bank building, on the cor
ner of Bank and Pond streets has just
been leased by the city of Decatur for
a term of years and will be used as a
city hall. The building contains ample
room, being large two-story brick struc-
ture.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03
Chauffeur's Testimony.

Counsel for the princess contended that
the testimony of the chauffeur discharged
from the service of De Sagan and the
evidence of private detectives was ut
tery unworthy of credence, and he raked
the count fore and aft when he reached
the subject of the fashion in which he
had dissipated his wifes fortune, spend
ing it at the rate of $1.O0O,OOO a year for
II years.
$50 Ions as this money was forthcom-
ing M. Clemenceau said, "the count con-
sidered his wife upright and honorable. "
When Miss Gould was married to De
Castellane she had yearly income of
$1,000 During her married life, with
what counsel characterized as its count
less follies, like the Malakoff palace, the
sum of $lO,00O,000 had been spent. When
she got her divorce from the count there
existed debts amounting to 3d. 100000, in
addition to the sum of $4,000 that had
been given to the Marquis and Marquise
De Castellane.
This is the man." cried NJ Clemen-
ceau, WHO wants his children educated
like a De Castellane, a man without a
profession, who married for money and
then devoted himself to betraying his wife
and wife's female friends"
Terms of Settlement.
Continuing, M. Clemenceau reviewed the
exact terms of settlement his client Of
fered to make at the time of her divorce.
These the count refused on the ground
that they were insufficient and in doing
Of the count proved himself eligible for
an insane asylum. These terms were
S2OO,00 in cash and an income of $4,000 a
year, this income to be increased when
the estate of his former wife was out of
the hands of the trustees she to take over
all the debts then pending.
M Clemenceau then rallied at the count
for reproaching De Sagan with having
two nlistresses.
1.-THE count" he said. had more than
two when he married Miss Gould" The
count also accused De Sagan with ingrat-
itude because he the count had once
loaned him $4,000. Where did this money
come from?" asked the lawyer. "Why,
from Anna Gould, who is now the Prin-
cess De Segan."
NJ. Clcmenceau charged that the words of
decree obtained by the countess that the
husband had entertained relations with
women of "easy morals did not consti-
tute the worst charges against the count.
AS proof that the suit was not because
OF the counts solicitude of his children,
and that Marquis De Castellane did not
desire their custody, M. Clemenceau called
attention to the fact that the marquis
had not come forward as a party to the
action.
In conclusion NJ Clemenceau gave many
instances of the tender, motherly solicit
tude of the princess, instancing the fact
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-12-17
At q Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County OF Waldo, OH the 9Th day of
December A n 1909

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County OF Waldo, OH the 9Th day OF
December, A. ID. 1908.
MARTHA M. MCPHERSON, heir Of Sylvanus
M NickersOn, late of Swanville, in said County
OF Waldo, deceased, having presented petition
praying that Robert f. DuntOn may be appoint
ed administrator of the estate of said deceased.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy OF this
in The Republican Journal, newspaper publish
ed at Belfast, that they n ay appear at Probate
Court, to be held at Belfast, within and for said
County, on the 18th day of January, a. D. 1903,
at ten of the clock before noon, and show cause,
If any they have. why the prayer of said petition
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register.
At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 9Th day of
December, A. ID 1908.
OUIS E. ALDRED guardian Of Altha NJ.
IL WOrthing of Palermo, in said County of Wal
do, having presented petition praying for a
vey certain real estate OF his said ward, deScrlb-
ed In said petition.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully
in The Republican Journal, "a newspaper publish
ed at Belfast, that they may appear at Probate
Court, to be he'd at Belfast, within and for SAID
County OF the 18th day of January. A ID. 1909,
at ten of the clock before noon, and show cause,
if any they have, why the prayer OF said petition
. " GEO. E. JOHNSON. Judge.
A true copy. Attest
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-12-17
Bodybuilding at Boothbay.

Rice Bros. Co. are busy both at the
boat-shop and in the gas engine 9 depart :
ment. They have nearly completed a
full-rigged raceabout q it. launch which
will be on exhibition at the Boston motor
boat show in January. This launch will
have h. p. double cylinder engine of
the latest pattern from their own ma
chine shop. They also have a26 it. launch
building for Mr.. Barker, one Of our sum
mer residents at Bayville, which is to be
equipped with ago h. p. engine. Another
26 #. launch with 20 h. p. engine is being
built for Charles Bancroft. There are
also under construction twelve 26 II tt.
kockabouts for the Manchester (Mass.)
Yacht Club. When these are completed
they will build fifteen or twenty more OF
the same design. In the gas engine de-
partment they are constructing two new
style engines, one h. p. and one lob. p.
double cylinder. The have made some
up-to-date arrangements in the interior
of the boat-shop and now have in their
employ about sixteen men. -Boothbay
Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-12-17

uTALDO Ss.-In Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, on the Sth day of December, 1908.
Judson A. Knowiton. administrator on the estate
of Claud KnowltOn, late of Unity. in said County.
deceased having presented his first and final ac-
count of administration of said estate for allow
ance,
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successively in The Republican journal, a
newspaper published in Belfast. in said COu ty,
that ali persons interested may attend at Pro
bate Court, to be hello at Belfast. on the 18th day
of January next, and show cause, If any they
have. why the said account should not be allow
ed. GEO. 4. JOHNeoN' 0uoge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAS. p. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-12-17

At a Probate Court held at Belfast. within and
tor the County of waldo, on the 9th day of
December A. d. 1908
OUIS f. ALDRED, guardian of Altha NJ
IL Worthing OF Palermo, IN said County of
Waldo. having presented a petition praying for a
license TO mortgage certain real estate OF his
said ward described in said petition.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing Il copy OF this
order to be published three weeks successfully
lished at Belfast, that they may appear at a Pro-
bate Court to be held at Belfast, within and for
said County. on the 18th day of January. a. d.
1909, at ten of the clock before noon, and show
cause. if any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs p HAzELrINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-12-17
PERSONAL

Thos. Halligan of 1874 Hewett street,
Bridgeport, Conn.,, is taking Fatner
Johns Medicine as body builder. Gam
ed five pounds in one week. 1t contains
no injurious drugs. .. ~
A. j. Humphrey, sc Bevan street, Co
hoes, N. Y, has been in poor. health 1or
nearly two years, so weak at times u
seemed miserable to live. Since taxing
Father Johns Medicine, he has felt bet
ter in every way, and now eats well,
sleeps we'll and is growing stronger ana
fleshier daily.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-12-17
PROBATE NOTIFIES.

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within ana
for the County of Waldo. on the second Tues
day of December, A. ID. 1908.
A certain instrument. purporting to be the last
4 will and testament of Clarissa Crocker. late
of Troy, in SAID County of Waldo, deceased.
havlng been presented Tor probate
Ordered That n tice be given to all persons III
terested by causing Il copy of this orGer to be
published three weeks successNeiy IN me ne
publican Journal publlshed at Belfast. that they
may appear at Probate court, TO be held at
Belfast, within and i'r said County. on tue sec
ond Tuesday Of January next, at ten OF the
clock before noon, and show cause, if any they
have, why the same should not be proved, ap-
proved and allowed. COIN, ,,
true copy. Attest:
CHAS. 7. HAZELTlNE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1908-12-17

WALDO SSH Count of Probate, held at rel
w fast, on the Slh day of December, 1903.
Theophilus II. sproul, administrator ON The es-
tate Of, William Il. sploul. late of Winterport, IN
ond account of administration of said estate for
allowance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully. i'll The Republican Journal
a newspaper published in Belfast, in said County,
that ali persons interested may attend at a Pro-
bate Court to be held at Belfast, on the 18th day
of January next, and show cause. if any they
have why the said account should not be allow
ed GEO. f. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs p. HAZELTINE, Register,