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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
.BRANTLEY KILL S
A WISE old OWL
But 1t Wasn't Wise Enough to
Keep Quiet in the Heart
of Town.

All policemen carry reyoIvers. not
all are good marksmen, but Policeman
Brantley last night proved his right
. TO he listened as a sharpshooter, for,
with only one shot, he brought down
an owl from tree on North Firth
Street
The bird of midnight had footed for
some time. People in the community
were worried Sometimes 1t sounded
like man in Distress. and startled
ears listened for frther appeals FOR
help but always it was the same
sound, sound familiar enough to
those who were reared in the coun-
try. where owls, screech and otherwise,
hold sway over the hours of night.
But to the city folk the sound was
omlnous and unfamiliar. 1t disturbed
their peace. But the midnight bird
continued solemnly to toot He knew
not OF the anxiety he was creating, and
probably. he cared less
Sleep became troublous. And then
along came Policeman Brantiey, with
his trusty siX-shooter He sighted the
owl in the tree tops, and. with careful
aim, banged away. For a second tue
bird hung still, and. then. with out
spread wings, came topping down No
other shot was necessary The bird
lahded az the ofncers feet With a
sigh Of remorse he picked up the
inanimate object of flesh and feathers
The owl was dead. Dead rs a door
nall he said, and everybody knows
that door nail is one of the deadest
things in existence. The bird measured
four feet and three inches from Tip
to tip. 1t will be stuffed and hung
in the officers home. reminder of his
proves with the gun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
PER feet PL ANS
FOR NEE I N C
Committee Meets to Discuss AT.
fairs in Connection With Good
Roads Convention.

A meeting of the committee from the
Richmsnd Automobile Club having
under consideration the good roads
convention for Richmond. with view
to the immediate Improvement of the
roadway between this city and Cor
louisville was held yesterday, The
members of this committee are Allen
Potts. chairman, and Messrs. Foster
and Folger together with the secre-
tary and president of the club.
1t was decided to invite contriou-
ton from every member of the local
organization and from all other citi-
zens who are interested in the ques-
ton of good roads, so that not only
the supervisors. mayors of principal
cities and members of the Legislature
III the counties between Richmond and
Gardonsville could be invited. but that
the same officials in the counties be-
tween Richmond End the Ceroina
line could also attend.
In this way all of those men who
are directly interested in good roads
and who actually build the roads, can
be here and can listen to the practi-
cal talks which will be made. by Gov
ernor Mann and by Highway Com
missioner Wilson. Mayor Richardson
will also be an invited guest and
will add his voice. In addition TO
these officials, II is probably that
United States authorities Will be
present to tell OF what has been done
and what may be done in the matter OF
improving roads.
There seems to be little doubt but
that the money needed for the conven-
ton will be quickly subscribed. The
necessity for improving the highways
in the State of Virginia is now largely
a personal affair, and each county feels
that 1t is responsible Tor the road pass
ing within its boundaries. For this
reason it is believed that IL the matter
is placed properly before the authori-
ties the work Will b. accelerated and
the desire for better roads realized
Should the convention be held-and
there is little doubt of it now-it will
be held towards the close of January.
BY this time all plans will have been
perfected for the entertainment of the
visitors. 1t will be memorable con-
vention, and after It's adjournment
new era in road building may be
looked forward to. Indeed, 1t seems
now that work will be actually com
menced within short time after the
convention has met. 1t is no longer
necessary to convince the county
supervisors that good roads are ne
cesstty. The work now lies along the
lines of determining the best way in
which to accomplish mutual aim.
This the convention will attempt to do.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22

the lookout for petty thieves, who are
unusually active at this special season
of the year Yesterday they bagged
three negroes who had been stealing
around the warehouses. and in Police
Court this morning each of them was
given sentence of four months in
JAIL
George Griffin, white. an iron work
er, late from Roanoke. was charged
with stealing a watch from the person
of j. r. Rawlings of Chesterfield coun.
ty, and was sent on to be tried for
felony. The watch is valued at $40,
and was recovered. The police did
quick work in this case
Marriages This Afternoon.
The Rev. George z. Booker, D. d,
pastor of Washington Street Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. officiated at
two marriages this afternoon.
At lis o'clock at the parsonage,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
Judge we.t pe.iennt.d.

Judge ]. +. West, OF WnVerlY, OF
the Third Judicial Circuit was desig-
mated yesterday by Governor Mann
to hold a part of the next term OF
the Hastings Court OF the city OF
Petersburg. in place OF Judge j. NJ.
Mullen. who thought IL would be i'm
that OF Eli Tarttc and others inyolv-
ing the control OF the Harrison Street
Colored Baptist Church OF Petersburg.
Judge West has partly heard the case
before. ana directed "a commissioner
in chancery Ia prepare q corrected list
OF the members of the church. with
a view OF holding q legal election Of
trustees and other officers and set
Ting the vexed question OF ownership
and control OF the church property IN
& legal manner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
Holidays Hexin.

At the request of attorneys and 9th
ers interested. practically all matters
requiring public hearing before the
State Corporation Commission have
been postponed until after the holi-
days. and the January docket Is one of
the fullest IN many months Already
the holiday feeling is peryading the
Capitol and Library Offices and little
or no work Will be done that can be
postponed until after the first of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
$4,000. minimum, So 900. and the OBJ
ject and purpose liz TO deal in boots.
SHOES and leather.
Ne,y LnnI Cnmnnnx.

4 chafter was also Issued by the
corporation Commission yesterday TO
the College Park Land Company. In
corporated of Salem, Va. The incor-
porators are a. NJ. Bowman, president:
and :. u Denit--all of Salem. Va The
capital stock Is. Maximum, $4,000. ana
minimum. 10000, and the object and
purpose to engage in the real estate
business
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
TO De Married To-day.

Throughout the Capitol yesterday
there was a general undercurrent OF
excitement over the matrimonial in
tentions of the Secretary OF the Com
InonSe alth Colonel .. o. James an
nounccd in strict confidence to his
associates that no would be married
this morning at II o'clock to Miss
Evelyn KeaR, Of 10 North Fourth
StreeT the ceremony TO take place in
the presence only of the families No
Invitations have been issued
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
ue.,burr Firm Incornorntcd.

A charter was issued by the State
Corporation Commission yesterday to
Magnus Hessburg. Incorporated OF
Richmond c. Hessburg president: r.
W. Hesshurg, secretary and treasurer.
and Leon NJ Nelson-alI of Richmond
Ihe ca pital stock is TO be: Maximum.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
mn to Legaline Hor.. na,ins.

Nashville, Tenn.. December 2l,--An
effort will be made during the COM
ing session OF the Legislature to lega-
lie horse rating in TENNESSEE plac-
ing It under the control of State
framed, It Is understood. fashioned al
ter the Kentucky law,
Under law passed several years
ago betting on horse races was pro-
Shibited In this state.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
Anlltnr Mnr,c mn.

state Auditor Morton Marye. who
has been in bad health for the past
siN months, is critically III at his home
ZOO Park hvenue. He has been gut
fering with sciatlca. and his friends
have become very apprehensive of his
condition
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
VIII Apply for Pardon.

Attorney n. NJ Smith Jr., OF Rich
inond Is PREPARING papers for presen-
don for Earl Van Dyke OF Hampton
no" serving sentence OF eighteen
Years In the penitentiary for attempted
assault upon Rcbecca Chandler, col
rDrpU
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
FORCED TO USE BOX CARS TO
HAUL WHIsI<EY SHIPMENTS
fspecia! to The r,,nas-Disnatc r

Roanoke, Va. December M,--The
shipments of Christmas whskey into
Southwest Virginia are so heavy this
year that the express COMPANY has
been forced TO put box cars on the
Norfolk and Western trains to take
care Of the holiday liquors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
or Innonnd Wind.

order directing the transfer OF Lee
Gaines. colored. from the colored re-
fornatory to the custody OF the Cir
cult Court OF the city OF Richmond.
where an inquiry into his sanity VIII
he made Gaines was convicted OF
housebreaBing and sentenced to serve
ten years In the state Penitentiary
Last July that sentence was committed
10 4 term in the colored reformatory
it has been ren,,esteS tbat the Coz
crnor direct a judicial proceeding 10
establish the condition OF the prison
ers mind II Is represented that he
IL merely OF nnsound or weak mind
but in no sense dangerous
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
ASHORE on LOOKOUT SHOALS.
Large Four-NInsted Schooner Stranded
Near Point Reach

Morehead City, n. c., December Ell
a large four-masted schooner IS
stranded on the west side of Cape
Lookout Shoals, about Ave miles out
from Point Beach, and the heavy run
ming tide and strong wind is driving
the vessel farther on the shoals
The life saving crew from the Cape
Lookout station Went to the vessels
assistance. and the revenue cutter
Seminole has been notified.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
Hen,x Zinc Imnn.ed.

No information is to be had as to
the identity OF Virginia militiaman
on whom fine OF 500 has recently
been imposed 1t is believed that the
fire is in connection with the recent
Shooting up of Broad Street by a
company OF the First Regiment on
Labor Day. and an officer OF the regi-
meut has been held responsible for the
conduct of the men. The Adjutant-
Generals Office had nothing to give
cut regarding the matter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
DIsPATcH RICHMOND W. TuRsDAY DECEMBER 81 1ac

august, was brought from Norfolk
70 the penitentlary Yesterday and
paced In the condemned ward, the
Governor having declined TO interfere
IN his case. He Will be electrocuted
curly in Jantiary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22

conducted by Rt. worshipful Ben
jamn E. Keeler, after which banquet
was served
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
UR C { GOVERNOR
I 0 NAME JUDGE
Several Delegations Call at Capt.
tol in Behalf Of Various
Candidates.
--------------
MRS. 7|B8s GETS PARDON
--------------
Woman Implicated in William
son Case Recommended
for Mercy.
MRS. TIBBs GETS PARDON


Several delegations called ON Gov
elDor William II. Mann yesterday in
support of candidates for the position
OF judge of the Fifteenth Judicial Cir
cult of Virginia, made vacant recently
by the death Of Judge John II. Mason,
OF Fredericksburg, Former Judge r,
III T.. Chichester Is said to be strongly
indorsed for the position. while other
lawyers of fredericksburg and the
surrounding counties have been men
toned
Governor Mann said last night that
he had not reached any decision on
the matter, as he had not had time
to read all the papers presented. but
the appointment Will almost certainly
be made within the next day or two.
The Fifteenth Circuit embraces the
counties Of King George. stafford.
SDo;sylvania. Caroline and Hanover
there being separate Corporation
Court for the city of Fredericksburg
over which Judge John r Goolrick
presides
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
riverside club Elect. omcer-.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Riverside Club was
held lest night in the clubhouse, in
DInwiddie. and officers for the en-
suing year were elected as follows:
President, L. B. Sydnor: Vice Pres
ident. Walter ID. Mckinney. Board of
Governors-Dr. II. G.. Leigh Harvey
Seward. r. Boiling Wilcox. II. p.
Prichard. NJ c. Jackson, l. j. Hartley
and W. Roane Ruffin,
The board of governors will elect
the secretary and treasurer of the
club
The Rtverside Club is the fashion
able social club of the city, and its
receptions and entertainments are
kept UP throughout the year and
much enjoyed. During the winter
of the riding members are events of
much interest
Looking After the Children.
Petersburg Aerie of Eagles last
night made donation to the children
in the Female Orphan Asylum, and
also TO the Christmas Stocking. Club
which is arranging for cheer among
the poor children at the Christmas
season. This afternoon an officer of
the aerie went to the asylum and
placed a crisp new one dollar bill in
the hand of each child, with the ad-
monition to spend it as she pleased.
On Monday at the Elks' Home, on
West Tabb street, Petersburg Lodge
of Elks, as is their usual custom, will
entertain the children of the orphan
asylum, and Will present each one with
nice gift. The orphans In return
will entertain the Elks and all friends
who may be present, with singing and
recitations.
The Salvation Army is looking after
the poor children of the city. and is
arranging that none shall be over
looked by Santa Claus. The army is
also preparing to furnish substantial
additions to the larders OF needy fam
lies and the public is assisting them
to do so,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22

On sunday night Appomattox Com
mandery of which Eminent Sir Wal
ter Z. Williamson is commander will
attend divine service in Washington
Street NJ z, Church. when a special
sermon will be delivered by the Rev.
George E. Booker, d. D., himself Sir
knight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
Sentenced 10 Dcnth,

Sentenced TO Death.
Richard Harding Biggs, colored. SEN
fenced TO death in the electric chair
for the murder OF his sweetheart last
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22

AS is their custom every Christmas,
the Sir knights of Appomattox Com
mandery, No. 6, Will assemble in their
asylum promptly at noon next Mon
day to offer toast to the most wor-
shipful grand master OF Knight Temp
lars, and receive the response.
Luncheon will be served, and volunteer
toasts will be offered and responses
made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-22
Personal and Otherwise.

Personal and Otherwise.
y meeting of the owners of the
Petersburg baseball team was held
yesterday, and matters of interest We're
discussed. Efforts will be made to Sc
cure frst-class players for the team
next year. 1t was decided to locate
the new park on Dunlop's field in the
western part of the city and to go to
work at once to have the park in con
dition when the season opens
The police corps in their new over
coats and uniforms We're inspected by
the commissioners last night The in
spection proved satisfactory and the
officers and men presented handsome
appearance.
The sales OF tobacco this week while
fairly large Will not equal those of
last week. The warehouses will be
closed for the holiday season on Fri
day
The public schools or this city, af-
ter interesting Christmas exercises
this week, will close on Friday, not to
be reopened until January 3,
AT the home of the bride In Neck
lenburg county yesterday, Miss Ruth
Wells was married to Hamlin Epper,
of Prince George county, The bride
was formerly engaged In educational
work in Prince George.
There will be special music in all
the churches here on Christmas day,
and in some the programs will be elah-
crate.
The hoard of directors of the Ma
tional Bank Of Petersburg to-day de-
clared quarterly dividend of 3 per
cent on the capital stock.
Robert Gillian, ST. and William II,
Camp have been elected members Of
the board of directors of the Peters
burg Savings and Insurance Company,
to fill vacancies caused by the resigna-
lions OF George 7, Seay and w. Cor
don McCabe, lr.
Thieves Sentenced,
The police this week have been or
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-11-29
LEGAL.
(Continued.)

shall be and is hereby fixed at $40,
900 90.
The amount Of the official bond o.
the County Treasurer Of Weber Couu
" shall be and is hereby fixed st
s297 10000.
The amount of the official bond Of
the Sheriff OF Weber County shall ts
and is hereby fixed at S10,o00-O0-
The amount of the official bond o.
the County Surveyor of Weber ColS
ty shall be and is hereby fixed at s.!
10000.
The amount OF the official bond q
the County Attorney of Weber County
shall be and Is hereby fixed at S,
10000
The amount of the official bond o.
each Justice of the Peace in Weber
County shall be and Is hereby fxei
at 81 900 90
The amount OF the official bond Of
each Constable In Weber County shall
be and is hereby fixed at 81 10000.
Dated: ogden, Utah, November Is,
1910
OSCAR n, MADISON.
Chairman Board County Commiss!ou
ers Weber County, State of Utah.
Attest.
SAMUEL C. DYE,
County Clerk and Ex-Officio CLERK
Board County Commissioners. We
Der County, Utah
County Commissioner O. r Madison
voting aye"
County Commissioner Frank Moore
voting aye"
County Commissioner Jno T. By.
bee voting aye
STATE OF UTAH. County of Weber,
sS
I. SAMUEL G DYE, County Clerk
. and EN-Officio Clerk of the Board OF
County Commissioners of Weber
County, in the State of Utah, do here
by certify that the above and foregC-
Ing ordinance was passed by the
Board OF County Commissioners OF
said Weber County at meeting ther,.
Of held on Monday. November 2S.
1910, and | do further certify that
upon the final passage OF said orGI-
Commissioner Frank Moore and Com
missioner JDo. #. Bybee each and all
voted aye"
WITNESS my hand and official seal
hereto affixed this 18th day OF No
yember, A D. 1910
(SeaD SAMUEL G. DYE,
County Clerk and EX-Officio Clerk Of
Board Of County Commissioners Of
Weber County, State of Utah
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-11-29
THREE WITNESSES
TO BE EXAMINED

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2S-The final
stage in the Times explosion investi-
cation has been reached. The special
grand jury which has been conducting
the inquiry for four weeks Will recon
vene tomorrow, and the officials of the
district attorneys office, as well as
outside observers of the progress of
the case, are expecting the immediate
return OF indictments. How many OF
these true bills there will be is un-
Known but it is the common belief
that there will not be fewer than four
and probably five or six
IL is practically certain that three
ct these Will be directed against al
legged conspirators who are being
sought By the detectives.
The grand jury practically con-
cluded its investigation prior to ad-
lournment last Wednesday for
Thanksgiving. Only three witnesses
ere yet held, These are Anton 10.
Eanssen, organizer of the Building
Trades. Jack" dollhouse and Mrs.
Belle LAWN. all of San Francisco
Upon adjournment last Wednesday
the jury instructed them to be on
hand again tomorrow.
phc session tomorrow will mark
the completion OF full months work
by the inquisitorial body. They were
assembled October 18th and have
worked five days a week excepting
last week. More than 100 witnesses
nave been examined, some of them
two or three times.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-11-29
IN POLICE COUR 7

James Ward. the colored man,
charged with lewj and lasclvious con-
duct, who pleaded not guilty TO the
charge in police court yesterday morn
ing, was given a sentence of ten days
In prison by Judge j. d. Murphy this
morning when his hearing was con-
tlnued.
Emeal Bartell. arrested on a charge
OF yagrancy. was sentenced to serve
ninety days in the city prison but, on
advice of the chief of police. the SEN
tence was suspended and Bartell CIV
en- an opportunity to leave the city
Nina Bond. charged with yagrancy,
forfeited a bond of 500 by not appear
ing for trial.
Bonds of SO each were allowed to
fall into the city Golfers by Howard
Hall. who allowed his horse TO
stand unhitChed on rwenty-fifth
street, and J d. Dean. who committed
3 similar of(ense on Washington ave-
nue..
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-11-29
HE CA 7 { II ES
THE WILEY
COYOTE

Just what | shall do for ready cash
until the legislature makes another
appropriation for coyote bountles.
am unable TO say. but | have made
6ood money catching coyotes for u
number Of months past SAID William
Mitchell of the Kelton section of
country yesterday, "and | think |
shall return to my traps, with extra
help, and continue Jo rid the country
CT the coyote pest"
MI Mitchell is trapper of long cx-
pSrlenCe in the western country. haV-
ing been in the business along the
Snake river for many years, He says
he can beat any man in the country
catching coyotes and he claims that
bis bounty account In Box Elder and
other counties Of Utah and Idaho will
Fcrily his statement. And he is not
only a coyote trapper, but he catch
eS other wild animals, some OF them
wearing mighty fine fur. The beaver
is well known TO him, and mink.
lynx, muskrat, bobcat. lion and bear
have had occasion 10 bow down t.
his prowess as a hunter and trap
per.
The gentleman stated in a conver-
s4uon with representative of the
STANDARD that during the past few
months he has confined his opera
lions largely 10 the trapping OF coy
otes i'll the vicinity OF Kelton about
twenty miles west of Ogden, near the
trails followed by sheep herds from
the winter TO the summer ranges.
During the past thirty days he has
caught II coyotes. 20 badgers and 30
ground dogs. \ bounty of Sc 30 a head
has been paid on coyotes and the hide
usually brings that much more. Bad
ser skins have been bringing him
Sl.25 each. So that it is plain to be
seen that the trapping business, as
conducted by Mr.. Mitchell, Is no mean
occupation.
The kelton country Is full of coy
otes and the catching OF them is of
benefit TO the many sheep herds that
pass through that section 10 the win
ter range. Mr.. Mitchell states. how
ever. that ho has a good deal OF
trouble with sheep herders stealing
his traps. Many OF the herders. when
they come across one of his traps.
rot only takes the coyote If there
happens TO be one in the trap, but
the trap itself, He claims to have a
particular scent which he uses at
his traps that is unGailing in inducing
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-11-29
ROBBIE Y OF
CLOT hing
STORE

A mysterious robbery occurred last
night at the Leader clothing store
on lower Twenty.fifth street. the
thieves gaining entrance to the build
ing through the 'front.' door and carry
ihg away thirty sui.s OF clothes.
The Leader store is located III Tho
game building with the Central hotel
and is owned by l.. b. Persky. Before
leaving the store last night. Mr.. Per
sky locked the front door and the
patrolman on duty on the beat pass
ing the store states that when he
tired the door at midnight it was lock
cd. Shortly after I o'clock this morn
Ing the officer found the door unlock
cd. The matter was reported to the
proprietor of the store and, on In
yestigation this morning, 1t was
found that the store had been looted.
IL seems certain that the thieves
made their entrance to the store by
means of a skeleton key and that
they were frightened away before
they had completed the rifllng Of the
premises The cash drawer, wrich con-
tanned about $12 IN change, had not
been touched and a tray of watches in
the show case was also found unmos
Tested The stolen goods were taken
from the table nearest the door. Just
what the loss to the merchant Will be
has not been determined, but it prob
ably VIII be in tho ncighborhood Of
5000