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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
MILLS IDENTIFIES
PEEP|NG NEGRO
Man Sought BY Church Hill
Vigilance Committee, Caught
Last Night.

In the arrest of George Jones. col
ored. by Police officer Jones last night.
the police believe that they have the
man who for some weeks past has been
making habit OF hanging about on
Marshall Street, between Twenty-tirst
and Twenty-second, and peeping into
the windows OF residences in that VI
slnty Some time ago when the
the women Of that neighborhood. a
vigilance committee was organized to
capture him. He was caught last
night by Policeman Jones' and Mr..
mittee, Immediately recognized In him
tho muchwanted man. Several others
made statements as to his identity,
and two came to the First Police Sta
tton and identified him.
Jones plaintively asserted his In
nocense. but he was forthwith locked
UP, ana this morning In the Police
Court he must face number of ac-
cusers.
Jones is also believed to be the ne
gro who yesterday evening. between
the hours OF and o'clock. followed
two young girls of Church Hill. and
nearly scared them out of their wits.
of Twenty-first and Broad Streets, and
noticed that they We're being followed.
AS they came out, the negro again
took up the chase. following them
from an alley between Broad and Mar
Thoroughly alarmed. they took ref
uge behind two young white men
walking ahead. and the negro fell
back. They parted from the young
men. and went up Twenty-second
Street, and the negro cut In behind
them But they ran on, and managed
to escape. The father of one Of the
young ladies Immediately notified the
police. and 1t IS belieyed that Jones,
the negro arrested. Is responsible for
all the recent scares.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
.C0MM|SSI0NERSFAL[
INTO Den OF THIEVES
While Making Rounds of Saloons
Major Werner and Others Have
Exciting Experience.

During their rounds yesterday of
forty-odd saloons Of the city. Major
Werner and committee from the
Beard of Police Commissioners. acct
dentally Tell into den OF thieves at
the northeast corner. of Eighth and
Icy joint in full blast. AT least sixty
negroes We're In the place and they
stood aghast When they saw the stall
Wart form OF the Chief OF Police and
made break for liberty, one of them
in his tremendous hurry to escape from
the clutches of the law. knocking
down Mr.. George Pollock. secretary
one-ths proprietor OF the shop--one
Lionel Washington; but the others got
away. No charge could be preferred
against them. as they were not seen
in the act of taking tickets. and they
stood by until the patrol wagon came
to get Lionel.
The latter said: use guilty. baws."
and went quietly along.
1t was evidently New Years gath
surprised than the Chief and his body
guard when the place was raided,
Mr.. Pollock was more surprised than
hurt. and was able to assist In the
capture OF the proprietor.
Inspected the Saloons.
Major Werner and his party started
out early yesterday morning to make
the rounds OF all the bar.rooms they
could. encompass within the morning
and afternoon. The purpose of their
visit Is to report on the various places
they visited to Judge Witt In order to
help him make his decision as TO what
saloons to license when the Dabney or
dinance becomes effective
In the main the places were found
to be orderly-some of them had got
ten wind of the visit--and the Chief
and Commissioners We're received with
the utmost cordially.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Erjosable New Year spent In Golf at til,

Enjoyable New Year Spent In Golf at the
Hermitage Club.
An ENJOYABLE New Year golf tournament
was held NJ the Hermitage Club yesterday
afternoon, there being twenty-six contestants
and large number of spectators. The
tournament proved very enjoyable affair,
much better in fact than could have been
anticipated at this season of the year. The
lowest score was made by Mr.. D. NJ. Blair.
eighteen holes. and won the first prize
There were three who tied for second place.
being divided between Mr. ciesner Harrison
Nj. ", II. Palmer. Jr.. and Mr.. II. w. Haz:
ard. E7il7t3
TEere was large number of visitors at
tho clubhouse during the afternoon where
holiday conditions, prevailed 800
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL. !
Few People Know How Useful 1t Is
In Preserving Health ana Beauty.
Cost Nothing TO Try.

Nearly everybody knows that char
coal Is the safest and most efficient
disinfectant and purifier in nature, but
few realize Its value when taken into
the human system for the same cleans
Ing purpose.
Charcoal Is a remedy that the more
you take Of It the better; 1t is not a
drug at all, but simply absorbs the
gases and Impurities always present
IN the stomach and intestines and car-
rles them outBof the SYSTEM
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking. drinking. or after eating on
ions and other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clears and i'm
proves the complexion, 1t whitens the
teeth and further acts as natural
and eminently safe cathartic.
absorbs the Injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; it
disinfects the mouth ana throat from
the poison OF catarrh,
AZ druggists sell charcoal in one
form or another, but probably the best
charcoal and the most for the money
is in Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges; they
are composed OF the finest powdered
Willow charcoal. and other harmless
antisepttcs In tablet form or rather In
the form OF large pleasant ia sting loz,
enses, the charcoal being mixed With
honey. 81
The daily use of these losenges will
soon tell In much Improved condi-
tlon OF the general health, better COM
pleNion, sweeter breath and purer
blood, aud the beauty of Is thatno
possible harm can result from their
use, but, on the contrary,
great henef1t.
Z. a Buffalo physician, in speaking OF
wise Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges to all
patients suffering from gas IN, stomach
and bowels, and to clear the complex
lon and purify the breath mouthaa and
throat; also believe the liver is
greatly benefited by the daily use OF
them; they cost but twenty-five cents
a box at drug stores, and although In
some sense q patent preparatioh,5 vet.
coal In Stuart's Charcoal Iozenges than
| many OF the ordinary charcoal tab
let's" s b s3l5s !, 'r'5
4 Send your name and address to-day
yourself. a. Stuart Co., 200 Stuart
BLDG. Marshall Mich. n N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
.TYREE NEARLY WELL.

Would-I3e Suicide, on the Road to Recovery.
Is to he Removed from tho Memorial.
John u. Tyree, the young man who two
weeks ago attempted to commit suicide by
shooting himself through the head and who
has been al the Memorial Hospital since
that time. Is to be removed to the home
OF his wife's parents, No. lis South Pine
street, some time to-day. 'rN, young man
is nearly recovered. and his case is looked
upon as one OF the most remarkable In the
annals of ymedlcine! Though5the bullet went
through his brain, Mr.. TSree has resalned
possession OF all his faculties, and his eye
sight Is not in the leaEt impaired.
The case has attracted the attention Of
tha medical profession AL over the country,
and an article bearing on nature and treat
Ecnt Of the case Will probably be written
TO. ne o { The medical .in1lrnals 80 VI.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
DRUNK ASKS FOR BED

Austin Mitchell. Seventy-four Years OF Age.
Drank Not Wisely But Too Deep.
Austin Mitchell. old, grey-headed and bent
and drunk sas a lord withal, sauntered into
the First Police Station on the arms of a.
friend last night and requested In faltering
accents that he be allowed there to repose
his feeble bones.
II een--hc--enjoyin myself wild MAJ
Fl ie1 s--hic-" he said. Scent de OIL year
out an de new year in. G'w;ne lemme
stny?'
his gray head was soon In restful repose on
the cement floor. Austin Is an old friend
OF the police department for during his
seytnty-four winters he has often been in its
kindly care, e, a j7tlss 5zE5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
BURGLARY in HANOVER
Holt Looking Also for Man Who
Stole Christmas Decorations.

Holt Looking Also for Man Who
Stole Christmas Decorations.
Constable P. a. Holt. of Hanover county,
drove hurriedly into Richmond last night
In search OF Oscar Clarke white. who Is char eed
In warrant with breaking into the resi-
cence of W. T. Tate yesterday morning and
stealing $40. Mr.. Tate lives about thirteen
or fourteen miles from Richmond, and 1t is
SUBJ oEed that Clarke made his way hero
after committing the alleged burglary. Con-
stable: Holt came hot-footed into town, but
the bird had: flown. He notified the First
Foice Station of the affair.
Constable Holt is also looking for one j.
j. Ocheltree. who In a warrant u charged
With stealing bushes, limbs and Airubberv
OF the value OF $3.50 from George Horne. Of
county. II is supposed that the
shrubbery was used by Mr.. .1cEeltrce for
Christmas decorations. Mr.. Hrtt is rather
at loss how TO find tho two men, and
drove back to Hanover last night. He ex-
poets. hOMeyer. TO return.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
Coiored Instructors Hold Session Mt yirginn
Union University.

The second annual conference of the prin-
crals and teachers Of the colored secondary
schools in the State OF Virginia has been in
rrcsress this week at tho Virginia Union
University. the report of the committee on
course of study being the topic of discussion
yesterday afternoon.
AT the morning session the following
pcrers were read: THE Need of Bette.-
TEACHERS, Prof. William +. Washington, of
the Virginia Collegiate and industrial In
siitute: Teaching Ideals, by the Rev. Dr..
LSmnn Beecher Tiff. of Hartshorn Memorial
College: THE Improvement Of Present
Teachers. Prof. j. Fl Candy, Virginia Nor
mai and Industrial Inst.tute: ''Coursc Of
study. ''reachins OF English. Its Import
aice." Dr. D. Webster Davis; "rhe Classics
Pioi. u. W. Barco. Virginia Union University;
subjects that Relate 10 School Life" s. j
Walton. Hampton Normal School,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
Held for Stealing Ham.

Police Officer Sam Goldsby yesterday
morning arrested Jimmie Johnson (colored)
OF the charge OF having stolen a ham. jim
ME was seen by the yigiIant officer to walk
down the street with eiGht-pound ham
dangling from his hands, and he halted the
ne gro. The latter unable to explain
who're he got It, and in making the attempt
- explain satisfactorily became hopelessly
fUddled. He was. thereupon. placed behind
the liars at the First Police Station
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
Sewer Inspectors Resignation
Submitted, but Not Accepted
by Engineer.
MAY BE DISMISSED INSTEAD
Explaining His Reasons, Ruskell
Declares He Was Done" by
Contractor.

Coming on the heels of the special
Investigating committees report, show
Ing gross Irregularities In sewer
measurements and overcharges, the
resignation yesterday OF Sewer Inspec-
tor William +. Ruskell created a SEN
sation In municipal circles although he
was not permitted to leave the employ
of the city until the matter Is heard
by the full committee. In his letter
TO Assistant City Engineer Bolton Mr..
Ruskell said that all the work was
correctly measured, but that in one
case the contractor had done him.
Z Just what he meunt by this was not
exactly clear.
let Ruskell resign said member OF
the subcommittee on Streets. which
examined the work. ''Ruskell was
either incompetent or in coliuslon with
willing to give him the benefit of the
doubt until the facts are clearly es-
tablished. The Investigation of his
official conduct will he searching and
thorough"
Awaits Committee Action.
Without accepting the resignation
Alderman John Mann. Jr.. chairman
Of the subcommittee Nothing can be
done said Chairman Mann, until the
committee meets
1T was said last night that as the
inspector was employed merely by
4 The day. 1t was not necessary for hin
to transmit formal resignation. Sew
seral Councilmen said that it was the
duty OF the Engineering Department,
which had employed Ruskell to keep
him on the list until his side OF the
ease could be heard after which he
would and should he dismissed.
Did Not Verify All.
While measuring the excavations
Tuesday afternoon Inspector Ruskell
was asked by one Of the investigators
how 1T happened that he had turned
s in such incorrect figures He is said
to have replied that he failed to verify
the estimates given him in all cases
by the contractors, and as II member
of the committee expresses It, this
statement had to be accepted as an
admission Of incompetency, and was so
regarded. +FrienIls OF the inspector
rushed to frfs assistance with many
arguments and theories in his defense,
denying vigorously that he had formed
conspiracy with contractors to de-
fraud the city. Various explanations
were offered as to how the mistakes
We're made, but in view of the fact
That In the only cases eSamined---four-
s teen In all-errors We're noted, Mr..
i Ruskeli, it was said Would have to give
more specific explanations to the COM
,nittee He will be requested to ap-
/ pear before the committee next week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
CHRISTMAS TREE. BURNS
Fire Destroyed Presents and Alarmed Party
of Small lldren. 4

While party OF young people Were gath
cred around brilliantly lighted Christmas
tree last night at the home OF Mr.. BENJAMIN
F. Shepperson. at No. North Harvie Street.
the tree took fire and was entirely con-
stunned, with the pile of presents for the
children stacked underneath. There was
n,rck alarm In the neIshborhood. as MANY
young children were gathered, at the party.
and some time, was spent In locating them
by their anxious parents.
The fire department was called out, the
prompt work OF the chemical wagon pre-
5yenting serious damage to the house, al.
though the wall paper and carpoting was In
iured. The loss was placed ut from SIS to
300. None of the children was injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
Police Court RECORD.

Court in 1907 WAS al follows: criminal
Gases, G.23S; ordinance cases. i1,4b7 cases
sen 70 grand Jury. ass;committsd in default
coierted. slS,poa.1O: State firies collected,
sa.2hdi costs collected, sal34.0b; total lines
and costs, s1e,a2i.I5. About ., 900 civil war
rants We're tried in the year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
Sallic Fined Ten.

James Judah tcoloredt was in the polico
Court Yesterday morning on the charge Of
stealing $40 from Lucien Tate Tho policc-
mel who arrested the negro--Krnft. DUFFY
and Samuels---were not ready TO present
thelr case against Judah. and the hearing
WAS continued TO January 9th.
Sallie McC'ray tcoorecll was fined $40 for
having attacked Deputy High Constable H.
Il, Heslep in the discharge of his duty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
FOR POOL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Jerome Keogh Has Challenged Thomas
Itueston Therefor. I.

itueston Therefor
Jerome Keogh. OF Buffalo, has issued q
challenge to Thomas Hueston md deposited
STA forfeit money for the pool Championship
OF the world. IIueston must cover this stake
inside of ten days and name the city In
Which the match is TO be played, as we'll rs
the,date. lie will probably name st. Louis.
The champ ionshipt trophy has been In the
2!th,shence II he defeats Keogh the emblem
Will be his. To establish a new chanplonr
ship, 1t Will be necessary to hold q. tourna-
l'.f mt and put up another emblem. II, how
ever. Keogh wins, the present emblem Will
10 given additional life of one year.
Albert Cutler, of Boston. has challenged
Jacob Schaefsr for the ISL balk-line cham-
OF the world. schaefer has &C,
cepted, and has set the time at January
o", a0S, at philadelphia. The game Will be
played In a sriculturalS Hall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
GUARDS CONWCTS
TO GET EDUCATION.
Student at Richmond College
Stands OF, Pcnitentiary Wall
from Midnight to Sunrise.
OPENING OF WINTER TERM lei:
New Year Begins Will, an En-
roll11ent OF 2oo-Many
Lecturers Coming.

" ID ~ h. = y + = I
With an enrolment of .ae students
1.-THE winter term of Richmond College
opened yesterday. Most OF the new
students are entering the courses lead :
ing to the degree Of Bachelor Of Arts.
but several are taking studies In the
law school. The senior class numbers
t Tor FIVE. There are i've ap2Ils tsrss
One Of the first events Of the new
term will be lecture by DR.. Howard
Lee MacBain on 1.-The Science of Pol
tiles in Southern Education" DR.. Mac
Balm is distinguished master Of arts
Of Rishnond GolleEs and j. nnM
University. The date of his lecture is
Thursday evening. January 9Th. His
many friends In Richmond will join
y; the college in giving him q cor or
Of the winter term will be, Or. Albert
views.
student Works All Night.
The number OF students who are
working their way through the col-.
lege is larger than ever before. One
young man, is earning money for his
vail Of the State u Psni ti " from ON
midnight until sunrise. Another rises
at O'Clock and serves breakfast to the
street car men who take out the early
cars. Many others are making SINH
lar eay FOR ed1caton Suite
work In Richmond stores. ono lady
In Richmond evidently heard of some
OF these deserving students, for in an
unsigned letter. she sent President
rs q Christmas gift for some worthy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
FOR coLoRED POOR

Mich Holiday Work Done for the Relief Of
the Colored Puupers.
The colored Young MEMS Christian Assoc
cin'lon used its energies during the HOLIDAYS
10 the relief Of tho colored poor. not forget
t!nt, those IN the colored almshouse lnd th..
have been supplied With provisions, clothing.
tcys and confections.
The committee in charge, OF this branch
of the work We're John Ballard. James Ii
SlGrcr. w. II. Carey, I.orenzi johnson. Dan
iel Fitzgerald, Joseph Brown and George Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
AInd Dog Scnlr,,.

The nelghborhood around Seventh and
Main Streets got quite alarmed yesterday
morning over q mad dog scare, a fine looking
collie running about In an excited condition
that alarmed a number Of the bystandeys,
Finally police officer cornered the dog In
cotchers' wagon. The animal seemed out OF
breath and about as much scared as the
crowd The dos was taken, to the city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED
Two Richmonders Secure Advances In
1850. RAilrONl Service.

Railroad Service.
Several New Year changes were an
enounced yesterday in the operating
siepartment of the Chesapeake and
Ohio. Railroad two Richmond men Sc
fcuring substantial advances. Chief
Train Dispatcher C. S. Wright, of the
Richmond Division, becomes train
master of the Peninsula and T;ivanna
Division. with headquarters in Rich
n1ond. Mr.. Wright has been succeeded
rs chief train dispatcher by Mr.. w. NJ.
Eickers, formerly a dispatcher in the
office here. Both Mr.. Wright and Mr..
Rickers Fave been telegraph operators
an the employ OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio for number OF years, and both
have made regulations for careful and
rrUurteous work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02

Eugene Watkins, alias Jack Branch, was
tnilvd In the Police Court yesterday morning
binss store with intent TO commit larceny,
and was sent on to the grand Jury, Other
charges OF stealing oyercoats and other Wear
tor further evidence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
!. ReeeLver fur Furnlace Comnany.

uhDspEN, Ala January l.--Captnin w.
Lay to-day ,a.ppon,ed receiver for
lnents being made Mt the instlgatlon$ OF local
creditors, y hose claims amount TO between
$4,000 and ,00o II is stated that New
York bondholders Will be consulted before It
is fdseided to ale q tpet1 tlon An bankruptcy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
Burch Gets First Prisoner.

1T having been the first officer OF Denrico
sp<nntylto hand over a prisoner to the new
Tailor The man is William n, Reynolds
6Snder 5000 bond for good behavior for
sSN5elye months, His bondsmen became AFRAID
3bat he would again se, into trouble and
}tcgfeit his bond 20 they surrendered him
"a the officer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
NEW AMBULANCE DOCTOR

Committee Called This Afternoon To Con-
slider Changes IN Force.
y special meeting OF the Committee on
Iiel!ef OF the Poor Will be held at the CRY
Tome this afternoon at 4 o'clock to consider
the adyisahility OF mr%ing a change In the
COZ pS Of physicians In the ambulance SER
vice. The call was issued by Chairman
MntM Gunst Yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
May Be Horse Thief.

&S D. y. Steele (colored) was brought into
the First Police station last night by Po-
,lcrman Jennings on the charge Sofs being q
Ssufplcious character. lie Ia suspected OF
having stolen a horse from one OF his
fliends. and then to have sold 1t In Peters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
Charged with steaIinr Watch. \

Henrietta Brown was arrested and locked
up In the First Police Station We terday OH
the charge OF stealing a gold watch from
c. g. nrauer Henrietta. was taken In BY
Datective-Sergeant Bailey. &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
BusineHs Nleetiuy Called.

s4ssRs F., Lee Camp, No I, viii hold an im-
Ssortant business session on Friday nigh, II
l5Cssclack, when some matters Affecting the
property Interests OF the camp Will be con-
sidared. The Officers OF the camp ask for a
large attendance at this meeting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
BEGIN YOUR MEAL

Nth dose of Hostctters stomach
\ Ritters and see how much good 1t will
no sou. Besides sharpening the appe-
lite and toning the stomach it will also
Z preyent any after-enttps distress.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

8aas also given complete satisfaction
( eor - years IN cases OF Indigestion,
q nyspepsla, COAtiyeneAs, RilliOusne.s,
i Is tdnes Troubles, Female Ills, Colds
i md Malaria. Try II to-day. also ask
yonr drugsist for free copy of our
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-02
TEACHERS IN CONFERENCE

An informal reception was held all
az yesterday at the y. NJ. C.