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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
DEVELOP WATER POWER
Gigantic scheme OF Harvesting New
u l.. cd


River Is Incorporated.
Marking point in the huge pro-
iected water development of the New
River country, In Southwest Virginia.
charter was yesterday issued by the
state Corporation Commission to the
Foster Falls Power Company, with Its
principal office in Roanoke. The mil
lions OF Henry X. McHarg, the prin-
cipal owner of the Virginia Iron. Coal
and Coke Company's interests. are be.
hind the proposition.
Mr.. McHars. whose home is at STAN
ford Conn.,. Is himself the president;
John B. Newton is vice-president, and
j. w. Cure, secretary and treasurer,
these two officials occupying similar
positions with the Virginia Iron. Coal
and Coke Company Other directors
are Henry X McHarg. Jr,, of Radford.
and D. D. Hull, Jr., Of Roanoke. The
maximum capital stock is 100000.
Extensive Powers.
The charter gives the company the
right of establishing dams and storage
stations within fifteen miles of Foster
Falls, in Wythe or pulaski counties
1t may sell Its power within $50 miles
of that place. 1t may run its lines
through the counties of Wythe, PULASKI.
MONTGOMERY and Roanoke so as to sell
light and power In the towns OF
wytheville, Pulaski. Radford. Chris
tiansburg and Salem and the city OF
Roanoke 1t may also run through
wythe, smyth and washington counties
to dispose # It's products In Marion,
Saltville. Abingdon and Bristol.
Further, 1t may go through the same
counties, and also through Carroll,
Floyd, Grayson. Lee, Russell, Wise.
Tazewell, Craig. Allegheny, and Bland
to any of the various mining and
manufacturing operations.
This gigantic enterprise is given the
privilege of owning lands and riparian
rights within fifteen miles OF Foster
Falls to establish principal lines not
to exceed 800 miles in length
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
WILL MOVE BODY
TO LEX|.NG ON
First President Of Washington
and Lee Now Buried Under
Fuel Pile.

The mody Of Rev. William Graham.
D.. D., first president of Washington
College, now Washington and Lee Uni
versity, is TO be transferred from ST.
Johns Churcnyard to Lexington, ana
inferred in the college grounds near
the tomb of General Robert E. Lee.
DR.. Graham died in Richmond In
1893. Under the leadership or Presl-
dent Denny, the executive committee
of the university has decided toremove
the body, since in the recent enlarge
sment and remodeling OF st. Johns
Church an annss covers the grave,
which cannot now be seen, and which
report has 1t. is covered with piles OF
fuel. Hon William a. Anderson. for
n.er Acknowledgement of Virginia, and
a member OF the university board. has
been requested to take the necessary
steps to secure permission both from
the city authorities, who control st
Johns buryjng ground, and from the
vestry of st. Johns Church, for the
removal, which will be accomplished
with honors BETTING the first presi-
dent OF the institution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
.ROEBUCK SCORES
ANOTHER SUCCESS
Great Audience in Petersburg
Enjoys Beatrice of the
Cumberlands."

Petersburg, Va, September 5o.--The
warm and cordial reception given
George o. Roebuck in Richmond on
Thursday night. when he first pre-
sented Beatrice OF the Cumberlands.
was only the forerunner of the really
great ovation that was accorded the
young playwright in this city tonight
The play was presented before an au.
dience that taxed the capacity OF tho
local playhouse. and few audiences
have left the theatre In better humor
or with more words of sincere praise
for the production that they witnessed
than did the great crowd Tonight.
AS In Richmond. box on the right
of the stage was occupied by the
and Miss Beatrice Woodworth. to
whom the play had been dedicated,
and these shared with the production
the interest of the audience.
After the second act young Roebuck
was forced to answer curtain call.
Modestly he thanked the audience for
Its cordial reception, and as he con-
cluded his little talk animmense bunch
of American Beauties was tossed over
the footllghts 10 him.
He walked to the box where his
mother was seated, and gallantly
passed the flowers to her. This simple
act brought forth such demonstration
as is rarely witnessed.
AS was to have been expected. there
was very large attendance of Masons.
and they were all more than pleased
ward of the Masonic Home.
The local paper will give unstinted
praise to the entire production. and 1t
is understood that negotiations have
been started seeking return date for
the show In this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
BOYS AND GIRLS
SEEKING Home 5.
children's Society Has Twenty
New Wards From South
west Virginia.

Twenty healthy, intelligent boys and
girls, whose ages range from three to
ffteen years, were brought to Rich
mond yesterday from the southwestern
part of the State yesterday by Rev.
William j. Maybee, superintendent OF
the Children's Home Society of vir-
ginia.
Eight of the society's new Mards
come from Wise Courthouse, one from
Toms Creek. Wise county; two from
Coburn, five from Honaker. three from
Raven. and one from Richlands. Seven
of them were taken from an alnsllouse.
There are several family groups among
them, including seven brothers and sis.
ters. two brothers and sister,. also
twins--a boy and CARL. three years OF
age. This healthy looking pair OF
youngsters is seen In the foreground
OF the picture.
These children, with others. are for
adoption by the people who can give
them good home. They are bright.
healthy promising youngsters and
need but chance to be brought up In
decent homes to develop into the right
kind of citizens.
Nearly 1000 children have been cared
for by the society during the past year.
lHese sCIlIHlluTeU DeSuIHe legal WdrQS
OF the institution by counrt commit.
ment and otherwise. and in practically
every instance they have developed
into promising young men and wo.
men under the guidance OF those by
whom they we're adopted.
The Children's Home societyis nom
sectarian, and in the nine years OF Its
existence has never failed to respond
when an appeal was made to It. It
Is pure charity and is entirely de-
pendent on public support Losses by
death have somewhat handicapped the
society In Its work during the last
year, and an appeal Is being mace for
more liberal support.
Remittances should be made to the
treasurer. Ro. M. Kent. care OF the
Capitol Savings Bank. Donations Of
clothes and provisions should be sent
to the receiving home. at 2eo5 East
Franklin Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
HAS NARROW ESCAPE.
ate Senator Echols Injured While
RonrilinE Ront for Norfolk.

State Senator Echols Injured While
Boarding Ront for Norfolk.
Especial to The Times-D ispat ch.
Norfolk. Va, September 3o.-State
Senator Edward Echols OF Stanton,
"a member of the primary Investigating
committee. had a narrow escape from
ing ferry boat for Norfolk. Senator
Echols fell between the ferry boat and
the slip. requiring the assistance Of
two men to extricate him from his
dangerous plight.
Mr.. Echols was about to board the
boat for Norfolk shortly after dark
when the accident occurred The high
tide had caused the boat to be several
feet above the approach, with gap
between the boat and the movable
platform Of the slip. In the darkness
and rush his left foot slipped into this
gap. In falling, the side OF his face
struck the railing Of the boat. Com
mitteeman, William L. Carson, OF Riv-
erton, and newspaper man behind
the Senator saw his predicament and
quickly extrlcated him. He was
stunned, but able to walk, lie was
not seriously injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
big REALTY GAIN
FOR LYNCHBURG
Increase in Values Of SO PEI
Cent. Shown by New AS
sesstnent Books.
BIG POWER DEVELOPMENT.
Concern Will Harness New
River-1nsurancc Tax May
Be Segregated.

Lynchburgs realty values have fully
kept up with her recent growth, as
indicated by the land assessment books
filed yesterday with the Auditor OF
Public Accounts. The gain over 1905
Is 1913 per cent. and is regarded as a
satisfactory showing in community
whose valuations have always had the
reputation Of being nearer actual SELL
Ing prices than those of any other
place in the State.
For 1908 the assessed value of the
real estate Of Lynchburg was Sill
S72.770 while for 1011 it will be s16,-
421.23O. or II gain of s454s.460.
The city OF Charlottesville, on the
other hand. shows an increase. based
on the lot value of 1905 and the build
ings OF 1909. with both in 1910. of only
1917 per cent. This is slightly disap-
pointing. In 1909 realty values there
amounted TO s2.3s5,4OO, and for 1911
to s2.642,o0o; gain. s256,600.
Portsmouth presents still smaller
gain, only so per cent. It's new as.
sessment totals ss.7s5.7ao. as against
sS.o63.s5s. or a gain of s721,s72.
Many Books Not In.
At the close of business in the Audi
tors Office yesterday, which was the
end of the fiscal year, and also the end
OIL the term allOtted TO lana assessors
to complete their work. seventy two
assessors books had not been received
from counties. Forty eight OF the
hundred counties are incomplete. most
of these having their figures partly in
by districts. The SIX cities of Rich
mond. Norfolk. Staunton Roanoke.
Petersburg and Clifton Forge have not
yet reported. Richmond and Norfolk
have further time by act of Legisla
ture, but all the other assessors are
liable to a fire.
Counties which reported yesterday
are as follows:
Lancaster. 1903. se45.25s; 1911. ST.
R ief snn 1903. sssi.s1s; 1911. $780,
eT1; gain; $ss,352.
Appomattox, 1909. sso4,44a: 1911, ST.
prince Edward. 1903. s2.ss7.ss5; 1911,
s2,51e.aea; gain s2ss,45s
Pulaski 1909. s2,5s5,5o5; 1911, 81
o60,sa1 gain. s3653ss
13a.20G; gain, $449,416.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
NOISE Of KETTLE
DRUM is HUSHED.
Band Wagon Fails to Move Or
When Ordered by Police

Louis Bertncci, one of the sixteen
eighties appointed to do special duty
during. FAIR week, proved his ability
Yesterday afternoon, wien he ran sew.
eral blocks to eaten Joe Price. whom
Policeman Folkes was trying to arrest
Tor disorderly conduct
Price was riding In band wagon.
playing the kettle drum. which was
by way Of advertising a performance
to be given in one of the culored NOV.
Ing picture shows. Joe was beating
his drum as a child beats his mother u
trying pan. and was creating noise
enough to advertise Barnum & Bailey.
l Els wagon got tangled up with some
others. and Policeman Folkes ordered
him to move. Joe pointed out the
owner OF the wagon, one Charles
White. colored. who. however, is not
the well-known Charles White. leader
OF the fashionable set on Seventeenth
Street. He is Charles White, No. Q,
and his domicile lies somewhere out
in Jackson Ward.
White also demurred, It is alleged,
saying .thathe wanted to get drink
Of water When he deNlurred again
the officer took him in tow, so that
he might drink from the perennial
font at the First Police Station, and
called for Joe. But Joe needed not
that longing cry. He jumped from his
behind him the glories OF his kettle
drum and thin mist which denoted
the path OF his hurried travel. Ber-
tucci took up the trail. overhauling
the fleeing negro on every square. AS
Joe. breathless and painting. slowed
down on the last lap, Bertucci caught
him. There was no fight left in him.
and his flight had been in vain. New
ertheless he was able to walk to the
station.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
YOUNG ANSWERS
FRAUD CHARGES
Stephen, had not been elected to office
until after the primary election IN
Continued From First Page)

Stephen, had not been elected to Office
until after the primary election IN
August.
the rapidity of voting at the Court
house Precinct on election day. Mr.
Stephen said the voting was pretty
rapid all day. He thought it the heay'
lest in the early morning, but consid.
e. Fl. Meeks vote. Mr.. Stephen said
he did not Asked If he saw vote either
j. d. Griffin. DR.. Harry Wall, w Y
Powell, r. 8. Terrie or G, l.. II. Hitch
the witness said he did not. All of the
above recorded as voting at the Court.
house had testified that they did no,
vote. some being out of the city.
Committee Goes to Portsmouth.
The primary investigating commit
tee. at the request OF the Young. fac
labors to the Portsmouth side of the
river where number of witnesses
were examined, all going. to show that
everything was not fair and above
board in the congressional primary
election in the Maynard stronghold,
A number OF men put down as voting
testified that they did not exercise
their franchise, as would be supposed
by the examination of the election
records. Other witnesses testified to
the voting of dead men. The total
was about thirty alleged fraudulent
votes cast.
a laughable incident occurred during
the examination of one Of the wit
nesses. John I. Food, who testified
that I. " Shea, down as voting, was
dead, having passed away some months
ago.
How do you know he is dead"
asked the counsel for the contestant. :.
II was one of his pall-bearers,"
blandly replied the witness, causing a
shout of laughter.
Treasurer Again on Stand.
The night session of the committee
was principally taken up In the further
examination of B. Grey JTunstall. City
Treasurer, relative to the payment Of
poll taxes, 1t evidently being the effort
of the contestant to show that many
things appearing on the registration
lists We're such as he could not def
nitely make statement about.
Mr.. Tunstall admitted that he could
not explain why many voters, paying
taxes in one ward, had voted In an
other. He also admitted that It was
impossible for him to say whether or
not men designated had paid their poll
taxes In person.
Two witnesses went on the stand to
say that they had not voted in the
Second Ward of Norfolk, although
credited with such action on the poll
books.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01

wisely directed, will cause her to
give to her little ones only the most
wholesome and beneficial remedies
and only when actually needed, and
the well-inforned mother uses only
the pleasant and gentle laxative rem.
.edy-Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of
Senna-when a Laxative is required,
as it is wholly free from all obiec-
tionable substances. To get its ben.
eficial effects always buy the genu-
inc. manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
ROOSEVELT WILL
SPEAK IN BRISTOL
CONTINUED from First Paee.)

Continued from First, Page.)
have to choose between that on the one
side. and on the other side. this-(hera
Colonel Roosevelt held aloft news
paper clipping) shall now de-
scribe to you In the language OF one
of our most envenomed foes. leading
representative of the Wall Street de-
mocracy, the New York Times of this
morning. describing the Democratic
Convention now sitting
The editorial as read by Colonel
Roosevelt stated in effect that Murphy
and Tammany We're in unauestioned
control Of the Democratic Conventions;
that back Of Murphy's control were
rumors of strange and sinister infu-
ence, and that a brick could not be
thrown In any direction at Rochester
without hitting some lobbyist or rail-
road attorney
Continuing, Mr.. Roosevelt said:
II feel we have the right to appeal
to every decent citizen In this State
without regard to party, so long as he
Is a good American and an upright
and honest and a far-seeing man, to
stand with us at the polls. and to put
Harry Stimson in the Governors chair
at Albany
When Colonel Roosevelt had finished
speaking, the convention adjourned un-
til 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, when
q platform will be adopted, To-mor-
row night there will be a banquet at
the Hotel Aston at which President
Taft will be the principal speaker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
PUT OUT OF CONFUSION.
,rass Work stripped From Engine
Room md necL 0H NaYal Cnllier

Room and Deck OF Naval Collier.
Newport News. Va. September 3d.
The naval collier Hector the latest
addition to the Atlantic feet. liter
ally was placed out OF commission by
vandals In Hampton Roads last night.
Reports received here state that brass
work to the value OF $500 was stripped
from the engine room and deck OF tho
collier. and taken ashore In a launch.
aged that the ship will have to be
taken to navy yard for repairs. The
Hector arrived yesterday. and had just
been placed in commission. A board
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
Meat Inspectors NNnnted.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission will hold an examination at
the Federal Building in Richmond on
November 2, to secure eligibles to fiji
vacancies as meat inspectors in the
Bureau of Animal Industry. The sal
airy paid inspectors to start is $1,000
per year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
The Weather

Forecast; yirEinia--Vair and warmer
Saturday, Sunday, fnirj moderate south
and southeast winds. -.
North enthusiastically fair Sat
urday and sunday, light, variable
SYind1. G isai7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
sEGREGATE TAXES

Insurance Companies Likely to Pay
License Only to State.
Within a few days the report OF the
State Tax Commission regarding the
segregation OF insurance taxes VIII pc
ready. The nature Of the report has
been practically agreed on.
AS announced in The Times-Dispatch
of September 10, the taxes on insur-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
OBITUARY
Mrs. Sarah r. Southall.
to The Tlmes-pispatch

Harrlsonburg, Va, September ao,-
Mrs Sarah s,s a,sg sGGuthall etghhtm.one
her son. w. S. southall. on Franklin
Street, She was a daughter OF the late
Captain William Smith, OF Smtthville.
who was the founder Of Charlotte
Courthouse. She is the last Of tho
deaa waa pr sny yars sm csrx
OF Charlotte. Another brother. John
g. Smith. also dead, married a grand
daughtersof Patrick Henry. Her hus-
band tho late Rev. John D. Southall,
was for fifty years member OF the
Virginia Methodist Conference, He
in Danyille. FOR seventeen years Mrs.
southaN lived In Richmond. making
her home with Q relative. Richard W.
Roberts. 10 south Harrison 4, street, lun-
to spend her last days With
her only son. Her son, w. s. Southall,
was for many, years prominent mer-
chant Of I.ynchburg. Tho body willAbe
taken to Elkton Tor burial, Mrs. South
all was q member Of the Methodist
St,, .o1S s 4 Z ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01

ance companies will be payable to the
state alone, II the recommendation OF
the commission are adopted There
has been sone dissatisfaction over the
heavy liceuse tax imposed on insur-
ance companies by many Of the cities
and towns of the State, and lit is
thought best to have the state alone
levy such taxes. the license to cover
the privilege of doing business in
towns and cities.
Tax Expert Freeman has mass Of
information to bmit with his recon-
mendations. The papers will be sent
around to the other commissioners.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
dean
tSpecialto The Times-DIspatch.

at VaT 44!
September 80. CHARLESy g5bSON.
Funeral services at the grave. In.
HOLLYWOOD Cemetery. THIS AFTER.
NOON at 4:30 o'clock
at Sheltering Arms
Hospital. Friday. September 80. 1910.
at z o'clock. MRS. ELLEN GODSEY,
wife OF Sidney Godsey.
The remains will be taken 70 the
RESIDENCE Of Mrs. J. f. Mcsorley. 8
Funeral notice later.
SOUTHALL-Died at the home OF her
son. w. S. Southall. Harrisonburg,
Va. September 80, SARAH E.
southall. in the elghty-firs year OF
her age.
Funeral at Elkton SUNDAY at 4
z. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
Royal Family in state

Kings and princesses will arise
within a few days at Newport News,
The royal tribe was Incorporated yes
to-day by the Corporation Commission
under the name of the Royal Order OF
Menelik and Princesses of Abyssinia.
The doughty Menelik himself is repre-
sented by lanes S. Lee, while nine
other persons of African descent go TO
make up the list of incorporators.
The royal family. comprising the king
and his set Of princesses. will compose
a fraternal beneficiary association,
clecting the crowned heads by popular
vote of Its members.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
Mrs. Agnes Davis.

8[Specialto The T!mes.DIspatch,l
/ Harrisonburg, Va September 3o,--
Mrs, Agnes Davis seventy nine years
old, widow OF Rraxton Davis, is dead
was Miss Agnes Craig and leaves Ave
children--Mrs. Anna Mayo, of Roanoke;
Mrs. Ella Wead. OF Augusta county;
Mrs. Carrie Walton, OF Waynesbo orc; II,
Davis Of Fredericksburg.
OrsOn Duran.
Especial to The Tlmes-p lspatch.]
Il Lynshburg. va..s September 30,-or-
son Duran. aged seventy-two, formerly
sher4r and mayor Of Pew. Ind lfl Lad
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
E13;Hal;llII! MUSICAL

at the Eiks' National Home. In Bed.
FORD county. this evening, after ar
illness OF two months. Death was duy
70 complication OF troubles He hat
peen there four years. and was a men,s
yer Oh the Peru Lodge, No. 1865.
A. w. Moore.
Especial 70 The Times-Dispatch.J
plllwyn, Va. September 3o-A w
Moore. one of the foremost citizens Of
buckingham, died here last Saturday
as the result OF injuri,s received from
Ialilns from "a horse. The Funeral
LOOK place Monday under Masonic hon
OTIS. ne having been member OF lodge
NO 24s; also OF the lodge at this place
MI Moore came to Dlllwyn in 1879:
from Prince Edward county and en-
Tered the lumber business. He owned
large store here. and ran numbe,
OF mills throughout this section. H.
was one OF the most public spirited
men OF the county. Mr.. Moore leavei
wife and two infants
A. A. Pennington.
Especial to The Times Dispatcn.1
buchanan, Va. September 30,-A. A
very suddenly here this morning. HI
was. a son OF Joshua Pennington, nnn,
sicai director at the Virginia Military
institute. Lexington.
Dr.. Charles r. Brem.
Especial 10 Inc Times Dispatch
charlotte, n c.. September 3o.-Dr.
CHARLES f. Brem. a retired physician,
ana member of one OF CHARACTERS most
prominent families, was ios:s5uiunaIliuuuluu,
MS rooms late this p
Want. He had beer
from asthma for We
sumed that an ac,
trouble caused deaf
He was a bache
py brother. Walt
here, and sister.
OF Brooklyn. n.
Death
Especial TO Tn.
Lynchburg, Va.
the three year
Thomas. died this
O'clock at his home IN
ueath oeins due to diph
Jacob Meek
Lynchburg Va.
cob Meeks. aged
died this morning
the home OF hi AZ
IN Madison Heght
TO be taken SIND
rington, Eclsonlco
Mrs. Adr
Mrs. Ellen CID
Godsey. died yete
Sheltering Arms
was taken to q
j. +. McCorley. 81
Announcement
engagements will bt
nEh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01

"Follow the light"
Well give you the signal
each day in the papers.
For light-weight overcoats
and medium weight suits this
month here is your size, your
style, your particular quality
at your usual price.
The tariff has not run our
prices up or our quality down.
Mems suits, S15 to $3B.
Mems overcoats, $15 to $40.
Youths suits, $40 to S2B.
Boys suits and overcoats,
$3.50 upward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
IN MEMORIAM

AIAYNARD-sacred to the memory OF
A. DELLA MAYNARD. who died one
year ago to-day-September 80. 1903.
Asleep In Jesus
Q how, o how sweet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01

Charged With Grave Crime,
William Muse (colored) was arrest
ed last night on a charge of having
attempted to commit capital offense
j. 7, Burns f(white) was ARRESTED on
q charge Of torturing dog and also
on a charge OF being drunk and dis.
orderly on a Main street ear.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01

With exclusive styles OF
Stetson's andthe Berry specials
we're showing, it's like walk
ing into clover coming here
Tor becoming soft hat.
SO to So.
Fall shoes are in, too.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-01
.HEG.|RA BEGINS
EARLY IN NIGHT

Continued From First Page.)
No, 40--s. o. p John 'Juhasse.
miles:
No. 51--Cole 80" william Endicott.
No, 62--1ole go" Louis Edwards.
No. 54--Aya Inncia, William Knlpper,
No. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, v Paduia.
Roberts. VS. '''>