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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
LIQUOR MEN TO
TEST BYRD B ! 4: Law | \
Baltimore Travelling Salesman, Ar
rested After Having Notified
Police.
ASSOCIATION BEHIND SUIT.
Representative Of National Liquor
Dealers Sent Here to De-
fel1d Agent.

What is believed to be the first at
tempt to test the validity OF the Byrd
liquor law was made yesterday, when
John G. Binford. representing a Bal
timore liquor house. quietly telephoned
to police headquarters that he was
preparing to sell his product without
having first paid the $500 license az
required by statute.
When Sergeant Wren was put on
the case he hurried to 1904 East Main
Street where Rinford was trying to
sell by sample to Frank Miller. pro-
prietor of wholesale establishment
Unable to produce license, he was
placed under arrest and sent to the
tSecoNd Station. where he promptly
gave bond for his appearance in POI
lice Court this morning.
lawyers Here Tor Defense.
According to Binford he Will be
by leading lawyers. some
of whom will come from other States
This statement corroborates tele-
gram received by The Times D ispatcli
saying that d WASHINGTON lawyer, rep
resenting the National Liquor Dealers
had left for Richmond to
defend agents Of Wholesale whiskey
houses who might be prosecuted for
violation OF the Byrd law. requiring
the payment OF $500 license to sell
to dealers In wet" towns.
In the event that Binford is convict-
cd the case will go UP on appeal to
the Hastings Court and finally to the
Suprene Court of the State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
EXPECT TO MEET
NEAR &c N RAL|A
Everything Ready for Campaign
and Pitched Battle BY the
Richmond Blues.

Everything Is in readiness for the
campaigng and sham battle. in which
fnery Bees q i ro
Friday evening'until the evening Of
Sunday. andsevcry member OF the cum
mand is showing the utmost enthusl-
asm for the undertaking.
Company A. which is to undertake
the attack on Richmond, will leave
this city between and o'clock Fri-
day evening for Petersburg. and that
pomuttox. on N the heights overlooking
the city. Companies 3 and G Will leave
simultaneously. and will camp about
five miles beyond Manchester.
May Eight Great Battle.
On Saturday morning defending and
offensive torces Will begin their march
somewhere near Centralia, midway be-
At that point will be fought the
ponds the safety Of Richmond and her
defencele women and children Ma-
sumpires. taking no active part In the
actual campaign. n. Sfisai IS "
eo%penX yt tbss slip
battle before the enemy reaches the
the advancing forces viii be limited g
ana ahh aost e a wd e..
meeting of5the two forces. Each OF tie
three ca plains will have the selection
of a position for his men, and his dis
cretion in tactics Will aid materially in
securing the verdict OF the umpires, ~
Every effort Is being made to insure
success for the Undertaking. It Will
be a rare experience for the men, as
LIT will afford them an opportunity to
undergo a few of the real hardships
of var They will travel ginE heavy
marching order, and every man will
be dependant upon himself alone for
This supplies, The campa ign vii he
along 5guetilla lines for the most part,
as the command Is too small to admit
tactics suited to large force.
Captain l'almore. of Company "A, has
ANNOUNCED the following promotions;
Sergeant w. q. Fuller. Jr,.Sto be .hrst
sergeant; CORPORAL ~; g, knowles. TO
Adoza. to be .nogporal Z.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
SIXTEEN CLEAR DAYS
Pre- clpit t tlOn In June. llowev cr, \ mount
al to M ..1.E.-

Precipitation In June, However, \ mount
cd to 81: Inches.
In his report for June Director Z. 4.
Evans, OF the Weather Bureau. pre-
sents some interesting figures. A
glance at the daily tempera ture column
shows that the maximum was S2.7, the
minimum. 63l. and the mean ten1pera-
5turc, 100 The highest temperature
for a single day was 81, on the Goth;
the lowest was S. on the 10th. The
greatest fluctuation in heat was on the
18th, when the mercury travelled over
rs degrees; the least was on the Atm
when only a 8 degree change was re-
corded. The total rainfall was 81.
inches The heaviest rain occurred on
The Sd and 4th, when $50 inches fell
AS compared with the average for
5thirty-eight years, the excess OF pre-
cipitation was 2l2. This has been caus-
ed chiefly By the rains since January
lst, which averaged b.at inches. The
number Of clear days was TO- partly
cloudy, 8; cloudy, 8, and the number on
which .ol inch or more OF precipitation
occurred was Q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
ITALIANS GIVE PICNIC
Speeches Are Made by Prominent City
Hall Officials.

/ The annual picnic OF the Italians
American Association was held at For
est Hill Park yesterday. the occasion
being most enjoyable In every way.
Mr.. r, Francione. president OF the as
ISOLATION, was master OF ceremonies.
and a splendid dinner was served. Az
ter dinner Mr.. Francione introduced a
number OF speakers. among them be-
ing Commemorative Attorney Minetree
Folkes. Mr. Folkes spoke elegantly of
the fine citizenship OF the Italian
Americans OF Richmond. and HI; res
marks provoked great applause. Po-
lice Justice Crutchfield was present.
and though he did not make a speech.
he enlivened the occasion with some
OF his star jokes. The party disband-
ed late In the afternoon. all those pres
ent having greatly enjoyed the menu.
which embraced the most tempting
italian dishes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
GAS WORKS CALL FOR
ADDITIONAL, MONEY
ACADEMY BOARD
ELECT FL|...!|PP|.N
Lynchburg Man to Take Up Dr..
Woodward's Work in
Richmond.

With the coming session. instruction
in the department OF English at Rich
.mond Academy, will be under the d.
irection OF Mr.. Percy Scott F'lippin, a
graduate Of Richmond College. and for
the past two years a student at Johns
Hopkins University. He Is we'll quail
fled to fill the position to which he has
been elected. He took the full course
in English language and literature In
Richmond College. and Is a graduate In
those schools. He Is now giving special
attention to the English courses offer
ed by the academy for the coming ses-.
sion.
In additionto the instruction In Eng
fish, Mr.. Fiippin will teach history.
He is peculiarly fitted for the work.
for after having completed the course
In history at Richmond College. he
spent two years in graduate study IN
the department. Of history and political
science In Johns Hopkins University.
Succeeds Or. Woodward.
Mr.. Flippin, who is thirty-four years
OF age. resides in Lynchburg. He at
tended the public schools Of that city.
and then for a few years was in bust
ness before entering college. He ma
circulated at Richmond College for the
session OF 1902-'3. and was a student
there for four years. taking his b. a.
degree in 1906 While at college 1t was
his good fortune to receive several ex-
pressions of the confidence and respect
of his fellow students. He was elect
ed to the presidency of the class Of
1906. the editorsIip OF the Messenger.
1866; the secretaryship OF the Y. NJ
c. a.. 1s0i-'5. and the secretaryship Of
the General Athletic Association,
1865. He was successful on winning
on the year of his graduation the
writer's medal, offered for the best
essay by the s1u Sigma Pho and Philo-
logan Literary Societies.
With the exception of Mr.. Flippin.
who Will take up Dr.. Woodward's
work, the academy faculty will res
main Unchanged. An assistant to Mr..
Blackiston In the primary school will
be added.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
Other CHURCHES
MAY JOIN F|G.H I
4 ndolph-Macon Ownership Mat
ter Likely to End in Court
Litigation.

ID From leading Nethodists It is learned
that there is widespread dissatisfaction
with the action of the board OF trus-
tees OF Randolph-Macon College, and
while the action taken by Central
Church, in Manchester. is considered
somewhat severe and drastic yet there
seems to be a general disposition TO
,witlldraw both financial and moral sup
port from the college until the trus-
tees recede from the position taken in
declaring that the Randolph-Maco on
Colleges are not the property Of the
Methodist CHURCH.
IS Member Of ING board Of stewards
of Central Church. Manchester have
consulted lawyers. and are informed
that there is grave doubt Of the legal
s,ity of the action Of the board. and
should the trustees refuse to with
draw their action. there is little doubt
but that the courts will be eventually
called on to settle the ownership Of
the college property.
Judge William I. Clopton. OF Man
4 chester, was the author OF the Central
Church resolutions. and is clearly OF
this opinion. Report has 1t that prom
sinent Methodists have consulted Judge
William Hodges Mann with regard to
Z Ile J matter.
Thinks Churcl, Will Win.
3s5s Rev. E. II. Rawlings. D. D., presiding
elder Of this district when seen last
night said that while the Manchester
resolutions were perhaps premature
and radical there could be little doubt
that the church would win out in its
contention that the colleges are NOR
ally. ii not legally its property.
Other churches will no doubt fol-
low the action of Central Church.
%said Mr.. Rawlings. "and the matter
&ferences beyond ataoubt. I think a
large number of churches will With
draw their annual assessment toward
the support Of the college, The trus-
tees do not seem to realize how wide.
spread is the dissatisfaction at their
action.
"In my district have only met six
sor seven PEOPLE who did not think the
action of the board unwarranted.
church and the district conferences
can only have weight as moulding
public sentiment, and / have no doubt
when the board finds how widespread
lis the feeling against its action it vii
ut once withdraw IT,
], With the. competition which sucf
haS Ssrd j. m asnk fran s1o
Macon could survive the withdrawal o
the financial support and patronage 0!
the Methodist Church. The leaders o.
1.-The church are generally advising {
less drastic policy than that OF Contra
Church. a nj We hope our churches Will
continue to pay their assessment, In
eshsed' when ~, !, comes TO test IN court IT
churches for the surrort Of the colleg.
VIII he In cur favor li
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
G0vER0R MAKES DENIAL

Says Story That lie Sought to Second
Bryan's Nomination Is False.
Governor Swanson made vigorous denial
yesterday of the report sent OUT from Lin
coin Neb., to the effect that he had re-
auested Mr.. Bryan to allow him to Sec
end the nomination OF the Nebraskan In
the Denver convention next week.
rs me assr .na nave seen the
Governor.
The statement is absolutely false and
without the slightest foundation. have
never suggested directly or indirectly to
Mr.. Bryan, anything about seconding his
nomination, and had no thought about the
matter until received a letter from Mr..
Bryan June l6. In which he expressed a de-
sire for me to second his nomnationtfit was
agreeable. To this letter replied. saying
that 1t would be very agreeable to me to
second Mr.. Bryan's nomination as requested
In. his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
.FR|5CHKORN ENDS
. LONG FIRE |:|. {: CAREER |.Ri| {:
;r-----------,- 7-.----7---
Members Of Board Present Loving
Cup as Evidence Of Affection
and Esteem.

recognition Of twenty years OF
efficient and faithful service as presi-
dent of the Board OF Fire Commits
sioners. members last night presented
to Captain John II. Frischkorn hand
some silver loving cup, suitably In
scribed. The presentation fouoM.d the
last meeting at which Captain l5.lsch-
korn Will preside. Mr.. Joseph L. Levy
made the presentation speech, after
which every member OF the board ana
Secretary Jones in turn expressed their
firing president. Captain Frischkorn
responded in his usual happy style;
showing that he was deeply touched
at the action of his fellow members
member of the board brought forth
large bunch Of American Beauty roses.
which bore the inscription: TO the
real boss Of the Fire Department, MRS
forth another speech Of acceptanc nee
The silver cup is about thirteen inches
high, and measures twelve inches from
handle to handle.
Finc Record of Twenty Years.
Captain Frischkorn ended yesterday
twenty years OF service to the city as
Fire Commissioner, having been the
pre- ident Of the board since Its organ.
lzation in July. 1883. He is reported
to be the best posted man In the South
on flre-hRhting and hre apparatus. IN
tn g Richmond department he is famil-
lar with every detail, knowing every
man In the department by namc as
we'll AZ every horse. and the particu-
lars Of all apparatus and equipment
He is natural born fire-hghter.
and has attended every fire OF
note In this city for the past
nifty years, remembering distinctly
the burning of the old pine Appa
Church." one Of the historic events Of
the early days. Captain Frlschkorn
is universally beloved by the men Of
the depa rtment and was urged to stand
for recollection by all classes of men
from all parts OF the city. Declining
to allow his name to be offered, he
was succeeded in the board by Mr..
w. A. Cheatwood. OF jefferson Ward,
who will qualify as Fire Commissioner
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
SENT ON TO 6 RAND JURY
Thomas Charged with Obtaining None
From Stranger in Pool Gnmc.

Thomas Charged With Obtaining Money
From Stranger in Pool Game.
Harry Thomas. n young white man. who
appeared in the Police Court yesterday
charged with taking SIS from
James Liggon, was sent on to the grand
jury. l.iggon, who came here recently from
North Carolina claims that he met Thomas
in front Of the Lexington Hotel. and that
After indulging In one with his new-madc
friend Iggon says he was invited to play
q game of pool. Although he knew very
little about the manipulation OF cue.
Liggon was successful at first. winning two
games. Then stranger came In and join
ed. After this there was some betting. and
fy a streak of hard luck LisgoD lost every
time. Thomas and the stranger winning S25
between them. When Liggon made Kick
the stranger disappeared, but Officer
Dugan arrested Thomas.
Thomas claims that Liggon was most
anxious to bet, and that he won the money
Ie yff Irna els Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
THREW ROCK IN CAR

p. r. Shea Hurt on Southern Train and
Alleged Offender Arrested.
P. E. Shea. who was on his way to
Richmond on the Southern train due
to arrive here at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, was badly cut by a rock
thrown through the car window
On arrival in the city the conductor
notified the Police Department, and BIZ
cycle Officer Andrews was detailed on
the case, He arrested young boy
ing him With the offense. Several OF
Meyers's companion declare that he
threw the rock. Mr.. Shea was not Sc
riously hurt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
1 CATTLE FOOD SEIZED
Dairy aud Food Commission Begins Work
gsS In Earnest.

Dairy aud Food Commission Begins Work
,,Ss@ In Earnest
III Mr., Ben Purcell. Deputy Dairy and Food
commissioner, has recently seized n car
load OF COW food in Norfolk, which was
me new. law creating the Dairy and Food
hpepaftneits Is strict concerning the purity
fef foodstuns for cows, and unless 1t comes
mp 10 the brand ii contains the State mas
s1efze and destroy it, At
Il Mr.. Purcell, Who is an experienced dairy
Snan. hns started 4 crusate IN Richmond
egsinsr the sale impuf ss ni1sr and VII
I'tns sold here, Though moving carefully in
\ The matter The departnentsis determined
70 see that the sae7S adnl.erated and
~ ~ rs possible for then limited force In
lfbe -ssaAStmsnt 70 accom- !!lh hi ems.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
ROBBED FRUIT CAR

Two Boy. Caught with Green Pears
md Locked Up for Night.
]. S. Kitchen and ". D. Knight, two
Young boys. were arrested last night
by Officers Tucker and Gentry, charged
with having robbed fruit car Of tile
Seaboard Air Line Railway. When
captured they had with them guam
tity of green pears. They were held
at the First Station for appearance In
Police Court this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
JOINT SESSION TONIGHT

Council TO Ratify Action OF Caucus-Com-
mitteo Meetings.
Meetings called for to-night in the City
Hall include joint session OF both
branches of the Council at 5 o'clock for
the election OF certain city officials nomi-
rated in the recent caucus. No fight lis
expected. and 1t is not probable that any
other business will come up. The Com
mittee on Grounds and Buildings and the
Committee on Printing and Claims have been
called 10 meet at 1880 o'clock. and the
Committee on Cemeteries at IT, SUBJ
committee from the Committee on Finance
will meet with the School Board at s
o'clock {+Eff "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
,lne NeM ,,hnrter

The Corporation Commission Yesterday
ISSUED q charter to the International Ma
chine Corporation, Richmond. j, G. Bias
insame, president Birmingham, Ala; n,
4. B, Gordon, secretary and treasurer,
Norfolk. Va. Capital: Maximun,, $500, 900;
rninlin,1n, s4b0, 900, Objects; Manufac-
ture shoe polishing uachlneA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
SHOWED STEADY GAIN
Post Office Makes Fine Record for
Fiscnl Year Ended June 30tl,.

Receipts in the Richmond Post-Of-
flee for the fiscal year ended June go
1905. were s53o.930l4. as compared with
s515.e9e.2S for the year ended June 30
1907. This is an increase of s24.233.S6
or nearly per cent. The receipts for
June. 1907. were s43.o3i.2e. and those
for June. 1905. s41245.41. The differ
ence in favor OF last year for this
particular month is accounted for by
the fact that the Jamestown EXPOSE
ton was In session, and there were a
number of conventions in session from
time to time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
Snnnlcmentai Rcport.

Mr.. Robert NJ. Hughes, of Norfolk. spe-
clal master named by the United states
Court to take certain accounts In tho
Seaboard Air Line receivership m after
made an additional report yesterday. II
deals with number OF small claims
a gunst the company, none of which Is OF
local interest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
Judge Clopton Named.

Governor Swanson yesterday designated
Judge w. I. Clopton, of the Corporation
Court Of the city Of Manchester. to hold
Charlotte county ,l for e' Judge e Georse J.
Hundley, who Is Ill at his home in Farm
Willie. Is n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
Lea Succeeds Turpin.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
Judge William NJ. Turpin appeared and re-
signed his position as commissionerilnch an-
Gerry of that court Judge Ingram an-
Eounced the appointment OF Mr.. John p.
Lea as commissioner in chancery to I'LL the
+
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02

Locnted mt Forest Hill.
Heaith Commissioner. who has moved
here to take up his new duties, is To-
Gated at Mr.. w. II. Minors at Forest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
strother Re.plted.

Governor Swanson has granted respite
to Lee Strother. of Madison county. the
negro who is sentenced 10 hang July
10th for criminal assault. Meanwhile, the
mans petition for communication OF sen-
tence already presented Will be pressed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
DemurraEc Hearing.

The State Corporation Commission yes
terday considered a demurrage dispute be-
tween Gill Brothers. OF Manchester. and
the Atlantic Coast Line Railway. The
amount involved Is small.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
Mr.. reynolds Named.

Mr.. r. F. Reynolds has been appointed
stsnographer 10 Clerk r. T. Wilson, Of
the State Corporation Commission. Hn
was formerly with the Southern Railway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
HEAL tn B0ABD
READY FOR WORK
DR.. Martin Elected President Of
Safe Organization, With DR..
Grandy Secretary.

Holding four-hour session yes
terday. the new. State Board Of Health
organized by the election OF DR.. Raw
ley w. Martin. OF Lynchburg, as presi-
dent. and DR.. Charles r. Grandy. OF
Norfolk, as secretary.
The meeting was held at the rooms
of the department.. No. lilo Capitol
Street, DR. Ennion G. Williams. the
new Health Commissioner. being a
prominent figure Il In TIE proseeedinEs.
gist .aDr. Meade FERGUSON.
THE offices will be opened for busl-#
ness a o'clock this morning
The department. will immediately
State, and will take every precaution
against the spread OF infectious dis
eases. There were many accommodates
tions by! various members of the board
concerning the best method OF proceed
sure, and after throwing out these ssug-
left with the chief health officer and
his staff. 49
3g8 The law under which the new hoard
is created greatly enlarges the powers
OF the State medical authorities, and
DR.. Williams enters upon the duties OF
making the department q success, Or.
Williams, who Is a most accomplish.
ed physician,5 has surrounded himself
with a corps Of assistants who are
thoroughly, capable Of rendering val-$
liable service. 3 i
new. il viii Be- so some time before L
can get into thorough working order,
but DR.. Williams says he will press
lit with all reasonable speed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
n Months for Stealing G,Itar.

Four Months Tor Stealing Guitar.
John Bates (colored) stole a guitar from
William Pates. and the latter had him
arrested. AS the evidence was all against
Bates. Justice John gave him four months
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
HINES MEMORIAL PLANS
Building Committee Appointed to TAX.
Important Work.

At meeting OF the Hines memorial com
mittce. knights Of Pythias. last night In
Sanger Hall. the following building COM
mittee was elected: Rev. John Hallowel
Dickinson. NJ. IL. Walton. James Richardson,
George cabell. B. A. Rufin. Charles T.
Loehr. G. p. Michael, OF Roanoke. and james
r. Shepherd. "a
The purpose OF the association Is to erect
a large meeting hall for all the lodges OF
Richmond and for the Grand Lodge Of vir-
ginia. which has headquarters here. About
$1,000 has been raised The hall when
completed will cost s45, 900.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02

License to Wed. RI
a marriage license was issued yesterday
by Deputy Clerk Breeden, of the Hastings
Court. to Richard a. Fowler and MisE,
.Maude =. Williams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-02
Sent to Grand Jury for Murder.

I1077 ISeHt 10 CaFNHu VHTV iUr NIWrUeF' 80
Jim Taylor, colored charged with
the murder Of Jim Arlington, was sent
on to the grand jury yesterday after
la hearing III the Police Court. Accord.
ing to two women, who We're present
lat the fight, Arlington attacked TAYLOR
wlth8n bottle. The latter in defending
himself witha knife, INFLICTED several
wounds which proved fdtal. The troublai
occurred in a boardlng house In Jacks;
w ard. VI " Y