The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30

Without work and practically starry.
ing, Nj. A. Pace, better known as
Poe originally from North Caro-
lima. but who has made his home in
Manchester for the past few weeks
was found lying PROSTATE upon the
ground near the Dunlop Mills yester-
day by Sergeant Wright, In such Il
weakened condition from lack of food
nnd over Indulgence In drink that he
had to he carted to the police station,
where after heroic efforts on the part
of Drs BroadnaS and Mathers he
Soon revived. The doctors. while
recognizing that the man had been
drinking, stated that his physical
condition was primarily due to lack
of focd, and but for this fact what
he had drunk would have had no ct
feet upon him. Upon fully recovering,
Pace. who was locked up at the police
station stated that since Monday he
had been without anything to eat. He
claims to be harness maker. and says
that on Monday last he went to Rich
mond in search of work. but was un-
q bic to secure 1t. Others in. business
he says, loaned him 81, most of which
he spent for whiskey, but with a small
amount he bought food. which was
the last lie had taken until Sergeant
Wright found him.
When questioned as to where he got
liquor Pace declared that it was
easier to get drink than food, and
that he had only taken one or two
when he became unconscious.
Boy Got Purse; Cult Work.
Robert Mayo, a small colored boy,
while worlsing in the garden of Mr.
"A C. Atkinson. No. 1918 Porter Street.
picked up pocketbook belonging to
Mr. Atkinson containing sos. and quit
lis job Robert didn't notice that there
was any money in the purse, but took
IT home and carefully concealed 1t be-
Kind jar in the pantry. Mr.. Atkinson
reported the loss to the police, and
Sergeant Wright arrested the boy, who
broke down and confessed that he had
the money, and showed where it was
hidden.
Mr.. Atkinson said that he had been
working in his garden and possibly |
dropped the pocketbook. Mayo. who
his father. and will appear before |
Mayor Maurice this morning.
Address by Mr.. Pullinm.
: Mr.. d. L, Pulliam, superintendent of
schools in this city, was the principal |
speaker at the commencement exercises
of public school in Hanover county,
cear Ashland, Tuesday night The sub
Jet of his address was Education to
Equip the Pupil for citizenship and
Practical Work."
!. Besides the speaking, exercises We're
in which the children par
tcipated.
:. Sidewalk Work Completed.
. Probably tomorrow the work on the
concrete sidewalk, leading from the
Free Bridge, on Short Sixth Street,
will be complete, and the Virginia Pas
'enger and Power Company, which was
,biiged to run cross-over on accountI
ii the work. will be able to run OH
ocular double track thus avoiding the
lelay of crossing to, the opposite track
md changing the trolley.
The work on this street has been t,
examined by a number of concrete
experts. all of whom have pronounced
t almost perfect. City Engineer Lips
comb has been directly in charge OF
the work. and Notwithstanding the
rains, which have greatly interfered
with the concretng. has turned out an
excellent piece of paving.
Believe in New Bridge.
Much interest is being shown In the
new free bridge matter, and many
citizens have expressed themselves in
favor of a new bridge on the site of
The present Mayo's Bridge. which VIII
meet the demands of the business men
Of the lower part of the city. and will,
when built, have room for not only a
driveway but a car line.
There is no doubt in my mind"
said a prominent citizen yesterday,
but that the present arrangement IS
against Manchester and I
believe that If we had new bridge
The lower portion of our city would
DC built up by manufacturing firms
Richmond"
AS young as is the Business Mems
Association there Is already talk of
,aking up the matter.
Personals and Briefs.
Mr. Waltev y. DnVal, who has been
confined TO his. home by sickness for