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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
CONTRACT WORK
REJECTED AS BAD
Part of New City Code Must Be
Printed Again by Capitol
Company.

Because of muddy" impression, lack
OF uniformity in color and press work
+ and obvious errors in captions, the
Council Committee on Printing and
Claims last night rejected about 800
pages of tho new City code. which had
4 been printed and folded for binding by
the contractor the Capitol Printing
Company. The work was ordered to bs
done oyer, and Alderman Atkinson wa.
appointed committee OF one to APP
Z prove press proofs on each form here.
after. as to ink coloring and general
appearance.
The defense OF the printing company
. was that a recent fire at its plant on
Governor street had damaged its ma
chinery and stock, and the company
VIII claim that since the work is not
UP 10 the city'r requirements, part 81
the loss should be borne by the insur-
ance companies.
Clerk Ezekiel called attention to the
captions on eleven pages. in which the
word chapter had been spelled ''thap-
: ter and the work had gone through
the entire press run uncorrected.
The contractor was notified that the
CITY would not accept the lob and that
1T must be done over
Printing of the City Code for 1910
Sas not embraced in the annual print
ing contract awarded for the year past
TO Clyde w Saunders. and on special
bids fell to the Capitol Printing Com.
pany the lowest bidder. City Attor-
ney Pollard appeared before the, COM
Inittee and urged that in view of the
comparative permanence OF the work
and it's legal Importance for constant
reference. it should be printed with
great care ana put up in substantial
and permanent form
The Committee on Printing and
claims viii meet again Tonight to open
bids for the city printing for 1911. In
view of troubles some years ago and
the unsatisfactory work on the code.
several members of the committee an
nounced that they would oppose ac-
cept1ng and opening proposals from any
Inning l,.l mouse that could not show
that it had the requisite MACHINERY
and plant to deliver the city work ex
peditiously and in proper style
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
COUNCIL SCHEDULE

May Go Into Fees OF Collectors ORR,
Tonight
The Council COMMITTEES on Finance w,,
meet tonight IN regular session and win
near statements from several parties in be-
nan or measures which have been refcrred
by the Council. The Committee on f-e,,a,
,eres VIII meet at 1880 o'clock to approve
The Committee on Ordinance Charter and
heform has been called by Chairman Inn.
iaat for O'clock TO consider the ordinance
relating to the fees of the office of CITY
1oltector The committee has been called
several times to take up this matter. but so
lar neither the patron. Chairman II. r Pol
iard of the Committee on Finance. nor
been heard. 80
Captain Cunningham claims that he VIII
bo able to show that the profits from his
office are not so largo as have been gem
orally believed as out of his fees he has 10
employ ReveFal deputies and has other ex-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
South Richmond Bureau,
The Times Dispatch.

1l0S HUI street.
Angercd becase they were ordered off his
farm yesterday while hunting, three men
attacked a faryer by the name OF scott.
who lives near brewrys Bluff, and severely
injured him The Chesterfield county au-
thorities are at work on the case, and Con-
stable p L. Watts declared last night that
he expects TO make an arrest to-day.
Church Fair.
For the benefit OF the Oak Grove Baptist
Church fair was given last night at the
Masonic Temple 1t was largely patronzed
and not neat sum was realized,
Hurt in Collision.
DIR. and Mrs Il. G.. Hill and their small
son were severely hurt Saturday night when
buggy in which they were driving was
struck by a car Of the Virginia Railway
md Power Company at Fifteenth and HUI!
streets The physician, his wife and child
were thrown from the vehicle, while the
latter was badly damaged.
Police Court.
George Dixon. colored. was fined $40 and
costs yesterday morning in Police Court,
Part q for disordcrly conduct,
For falling to appear for trial after ne
was released on bond about week ago
Anthony Woolrldge. colored. was sent TO the
roads for ninety days by Justice Maurice.
II r. camp was fned $3.50 and costs for
obstructnE the streets.
Maude HIx and Arthur Lindsay coloredi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
Eight Conyicts ParoJed.

The penitentiary board met yester-
day afternoon and paroled eight con-
victs who have served half of their
sentence, There are no noted char
acters in the lot, though some of them
have been in prison for number OF
years. Those who have been incar-
cerated here left for their homes last
night. Notice will be mailed to those
on the state Farm and the public
roads, and they will be set free condi-
tionally Immediately after.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
HOTEL MEN TO MEET
Annual Session VIII DC Held at Jeffer
son Next Month.

son Next Month.
Announcement is made OF the second
annual meeting of the Southern Hotel
Association, which will be held at the
Jefferson Hotel on January g. 4 ana ,,
1911. An attendance Of about 100 boni-
faces Of Virginia and the Carol1nas Is
- A merger of the Virginia Hotel, AS
ISOLATION with the organization of the
Carollnas was effected last year a., at
EAsheville under the name OF the
Southern Hotel Association II is re-
garded as moro than possibility that
the hotel proprietors of Georgia VIII
seek admission into the ASSOCIATION AT
the coming meeting,
The program for tho meeting is now
in preparat ton. p Mr,Fry Is the pres
ident. ;.h
tho problems of hotel manaseme
viii be discussed. one Of the liyest Of q
these is that Of catering, With especlal
reference to the economical purchase
Of food
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
nj. Thieves jailed,

Albert Jones and Clarence Johnson,
.both colored, were sent TO Jail for four
months each from Police Court yes,
Mig from G. II, Tinsley a butcher. In
Tia First Market The negroes took
the pig down from peg and tried ed to to
We're caught by bicycle Policeman
Werner, Palmer and Andrews, James
attempted to ESCAPE, and was knocked
down by OfIicer Werner, who broke
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
his fourth finger and bone in his
right hand by the impact Of the blow.
Christmas Payrolls.

The Council Committees on Electricity,
Relief OF the Poor and Markets held brief
sessions last night to approve payroll. so
that employees might draw their pay before
the holidays. No other business was con-
sidered, save that in the Electricity Com
mittce. Engineer Traford was instructed to
purchase horse and wagon for the use OF
the municipal electric plant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
CHARTERS ISSUED

The following charters were issued yes
terday by tho State Corporation Commits
s'a associated Charities OF Big stone Gap
lInc4s' Big stone Gap, Va. Mrs. j, Il. Bull
lit PRESIDENT. j. y, Graft secretary; Mrs
II, n Irvine-all OF biz stone Gap. va
Objects. Charity.
Rondea Realty Company Gno), Richmond
John Mitchell, Jr,, president; Thomas NJ
o,r,mn II, u Jonathan, John II Taylor
socretarv-.all OF Richmond. CAPITAL; Maxi
mum. sl9, 900; minimum, $4,000. Objects: Real
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
Spirit Stamns in nen,ana

Accosdt1g TO the deputies of the stamp
divisior 81 the United states Internal Reve-
wines and spirits has by no means fallen on
this year Great quantities of spirit
stamps are being sold daily the demand,
DAY trade.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
Won,t pny Grnnn,s

Replying to request for informa-
ton on the subject the War Depart
ment has ruled that the hire of grooms
to care for horses at joint camps of
instruction Is not proper charge
on the fund "encampments and ma
noucvres" UGH payments must be
mado out Of state funds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
Qualifications In Chancerr,

Charles r Lee qualified yesterday in the
Chancery Court as administrators of the cs-
tate or Mrs. Anne Chamberlayne Hartscll,
rho estate Will amount to about 500.
Mrs. Annie r. Madison qualified as cxecu-
trlX OF William II, Madison The estate is
valued at 81 400
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
Caught by Cyclone.

Jim Harris, colored, charged with disor
DERBY conduct, was arrested in Henrict
county yesterday afternoon by Constabl.
cyclone" Samue!s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
VIII Meet In Alemnhi.

nounced to-day that jim Barry and Tony
Ross, whose schedule bout here yesterday
was called off on account of the decision OF
the authorities not to allow 1t to take place
would meet in Memphis next Monday night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
Ask us to
send our
Catalogue,

sets a many crazy and makes him run
amuck in his own house, will be dump
ed into the sewers
Edgar White, the time honored clerk
of the court. will be the auctioneer.
He has presided at many such sales,
and Is up on the business of getting
the worth OF everything he hands to
an admiring and unsuspecting public.
But sometimes the unsuspecting public
strikes bonanza.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
Around the Hotels

L. Everett AIosby, of Columbia. was in
Richmond last night Mr.. Mosby is a candi-
date for the office OF treasurer OF Fluvanna
county, madl vacant by the death few
days ago of Thomas Z. Cowherd. The APP
pointment will shortly be made BY Judge
Gordon. No other aspirant has far ap-
peared, and Mr. Mosby's friends feel conf
dent of his appointment. He is at present
commissioner OF the revenue for the north
side district of Fluyanna.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20
Our Stores are Filled
With the Seasons
New Goods

We bought them right, and believe
in giving our customers the benefit.
I lb. Santa Claus Seeded Raisins. &c
lib. Cleaned Currants ........ 10c
New Citron, per pound 1850. loo
Fresh Dressed Turkeys, all sizes,
New Virginia Buckwheat, DC lib,
or 7 lbs. for csc
Graduated Sugar, lb. .......... SC
Stag Brand Gelatine ..............5 SC
Wine for Jelly, quart ......... j. zoe
French Candy, per h. .......... .7c
Large Stalk Celery -. ........... &c
Finest English Wanuts, lb...... .lSc
Lemon or Orange Peel ID ...... .1215c
Large Juicy Lemons, dozen. ..... .18c
Creamery Butter, best made, lb. .35c
New Sutana Seedlcss Raisins, h.. .1215c
Lib. pkg. best Dates. ,............ &c
lib, pkg. Layer Figs. ,....S.... lie
Old Virginia Herring Roe, in lib.
cans, for .........,..... ........25 Csc
Home Made Mince Meat, h.. SIC
Elgin Butter, per pound. &c
Imported Smyrna Layer Figs, ID. PIC
New Mixed Nuts, lb...... 1213c
Fresh Rabbits .........,,....... .23c
Cape Cod Cranberries, quart. .12c
Peanut Brittle or Cocoanut Bonbon,
per pound .121lc
g pkgs, Adams Chewing Gum. sc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20

J. s. Thomas, former state Supervisor o,
Rural Elementary Schools and now vice.
of the Virginia Christian College
at Lynchburg, was in the city yesterday
Mr.. Thomas Is delighted with his new
work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-20

A. A. Campbell. of wytheviile, and Judge
W. B. Fulton of Wise, who have been in
RichmoIl for few days on professional
business. left last night for their homes in
the Southwest,
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
BIG TOURIST TRAVEL PREDICTED

ton of making the trip next summer.
 The advertising given by the A. Y.-P. exposition is having its effect and the indications are that all the lines will be crowded with tourists this summer"
 Mir. Bunch verified the report that the freight rates from Seattle to Southeastern Alaska ports will be re. stored to the figures in force before the rate war. This will be done Feb. 1.
 He denied, however, that the com pany intended to raise the present passenger rates.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

John H. Bunch, general fright and passenger agent of the Alaska Steam ship company, arrived in Skagway on the Jefferson last night on tour of inspection. Mir. Bunch will prob ably go to Haines Rriday and then work his way down the coast
 Things are rather quiet now, said Mir. Bunch today, but we expect an unusually large tourist travel be- tween Seattle and skagway this sum- mer. Every day we are receiving in- quiries from people from all portions of the United States and several larg parties have signified their inten-
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

BOSTON. Jan. a-According to an announcement he made today, Dr. Perclval Lowell, of the Lowell obsery- atory, has been watching the people of Mars build their canals. Prof. Low ell, who has studied the red planet for years, declares that he Is now convinced that 1t is inhabited and points to the phenomena which he has recorded.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

 Is GENEROUS
(sv Alaska News eareaW

CHICAGO.Jan. 1S-The will of Hen " Elliott, the deceased millionaire was filed in the probate court yes, terday and it was ascertained that he had bequeathed $2,OOO,OOO for the es. tabIishment and maintainance of a home for frieudless children to be To, cated in Chicago. Prominent educa. tors and social workers are named to carry out his plans.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
HE HAS WATCHED
 NARITIANS BUILD CANALS

Dr. Lowell discovered two new ca nals on the face of Mars on septem- Der 30, 1909, when one section of the planet came into view after being out of sight for six weeks. Dr. Lowell concluded that they had been built by the Maritians in the time that DOT ton of Mars had been in hiding. The new canals are said to have the mar row, regular lines of the older chan neIs
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
lRy AIaeka News sureaul

CHICAGO. Jan. 1S-John Walsh has been returned to Chicago from en route to the federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth. Late yesterday afternoon his attorneys filed a peti- ton asking for new trial on account of the alleged misconduct of jurors during the trial and conviction of Walsh.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
COUNCIL HELD
 BRIEF SESSION

The town council held brief and unimportant session last night. The council was only in session about twenty minutes and adjourned after allowing the monthly bills. All the councilmen were present except Herb TaYlor.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
JEFFERSON IN AND OUT

The Jefferson arrived in port at S:3O last night with IA passengers and SO tons of freight, including a big consignment of pipe for the Yu- kon Gold company of Dawson. The Jefferson sailed south at o'clock this morning with 23 passengers.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

 FUR GAMBLERS
(By Alaska News Rureau)

SEATTLE. Jan. 1S-The grand jury today returned twenty-four indict- ments against slot machine owners in King county for violations of the state ant-gambling law.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

 PASSES AWAY
CBy Alaska News 5ureau)

WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. 1S-Bra- gillian Ambassador Nabuco died here last night at the Brazilian embassy from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. He was sixty years old and had long and honored career of public service.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
BLU 59yIRE5
 KNOCKED OUT
(By Alaska News Bureau)

SIDNEY, N. S. W. Jan. 7l-Bill Lang knocked out Bill sQuires this afternoon in a fight to decide the heavyweight championship of Aus ralia. The fight ended in the sev- enth round.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
STORMS RAGE
 IN NORTHWEST
tsy Alaska News sureau)

SEATTLE. Jan. 1S-viOlent winds accompanied by the heaviest rains of years are prevalent over the entire Pacific Northwest.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
.BALLINGER Is ACCUSED
 0F MISUSE 0F FUNDS

T. for Balinger and others are guilty of
 improper use of public money. MT.
 Hitchcock declares that Ballmger us ed public funds in derraying the traye' ing eXnenses of his nephew
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
.G0V. HUGHES ID QUIT POLITICS

ed he will retire from politics and re- new his practice of law.
 Hughes has often been mentioned as a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1912.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
SEE. BALuNGER DENIES ALL
 ALLEGATIONS 0F HITCHCOCK
,e Hitchcock of Nebraska.

ative Hitchcock of Nebraska.
 Ballnger is highly indignant over Hitchcock's charges and unless the latter can sustain his allegations 1t is likely that he will find himself in a serious predicament.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
[. .W.FAIRBANRS
 MEETS SULTAN
(By Alaska News Bureau)

(By Alaska News Bureau)
 CONsTANTINoPLE, Turkey. Jan lS-Charles w. Fairbanks, vice pres ident of the United States under Pres ident Roosevelt, was presented to the Sultan of Turkey today. This is ar honor accorded very few persons.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
BANKER MUST
 SERVE TIME
tsy Alaska News sureau)

WASHINGTON. D. c. Jan. l7-The United States supreme court today denied the writ of certiOrari applied for by John Walsh, the Chicago bank CT. who was convicted of mis-usiEg the funds entrusted to his care.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

Hart, who had charge of the Alaskan women's exhibit at the A-Y-P. expo sitlon, has been presented with three gold melads for her work in education, art and women's work at the expo sition. Mrs. Hart left for the east last night on a visit.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

CHICAGO. Jan. 1S-Walsh left last night in the custody of United States deputy marshal for Fort Leav- enworth, Kansas, where he has been sentenced to serve five years in the federal prison.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
tsy Alaska News eureau)

WASHINGTON. D. c. Jan. 1S-sec- retary of the Interior Ballinger has made an emphatic denial to the charC es of misuse of public funds made against him yesterday by Represent.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
GOWN. E. CLARK
 VISITS SITKA
Especial to the DaEy AlaskanJ

Special to the Daiiy' Alaskan)
 sITKA. Jan. 1S-Gov Walter E. Clark arrived in sitka yesterday to inspect the government reservation and the property belonging to the Alaska Historical Society's library and museum. Last night the Govern or attended the regular meeting of the Camp Sitka Arctic Brotherhood.
 ,Lno ronr Staninh was a south
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
tBy Alaska News Bureau)

(6y Alaska News Bureau
 WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. IT. Representative Hitchcock Of Nebras- ka today filed a sensational affidavit alleging that Secretary of the Inter,
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

lBy Alaska News 5ureau)
 NEW YORK. Jan. IS-GOy, Hughes of New York announced today that when his term as governor is eomplel
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
WALSH FIGHTS F0R LIBERTY

The judge issued a stay of execu- ton pending decision as to the granting of new trial
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
STATEHOOD BILL IS PASSED

The House of Representatives today passed the bill granting statehood to New Mexico and Arizona.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18
PINGH0T PRAISES TAFT MEASURES
Alaska News Rureau)

(By recommendations of President Tart on WASHINGTON D. C. 1SGr conservation his special message ford PinchOt today the re. to Congress-
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

(sy Alaska News 5ureau) WASHINGTON. D. c. Jan. IT.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-18

Mrs. Tony Stanich was a south bound nassenger on the Jefferson.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-30

rupted his flow of eloquence.
" You want Mr.. CassaVetti'" |
asked in Russian. Well, his
rooms are on the next floor"
| pointed upward as | spoke.
and the miserable looking old
creature understood the gesture
at least; for, renewing his apol
ogetic protestations, he began
to shuttle along the landing,
supporting himself by the hand
rail.
knew my neighbor Cassa-
New-York tribune., 1910-01-30

HELL0. l-- I'm Maurice Wynn Who are
Harding Iseb been ringing you ~, at inter
'-' hP1-- arson III, and YOU re 10 relieve him
e 'ound ts- --tructions tonight. Lord South
-ae "ill z rn himself. Eli: Yes Whitehall
lel.. Ten. -ty then. Right you are"
replaced t.e receiver and started husting into
Iee> c-ofae. thinking rapidly the while
-. -ie htst tr-e IN the course Of ten years ex-
nc as special eorrespondent was dismayed at
!, bo9Pec} o- -t-tlng of at a moments notice; to
e.espurg n This instance
r-.g Jay Vas Saturday. and if / was to 20 by the
route. t.e \Ord Express ! should have
oays grace .ut the delay at this end would
r4 i''li-ale 'H~ The few hours saved the Jour
t,,s. 70 d2a.r.e-- oouthbourne would expect me
H.. 'H 'o-nD~p or Monday morning at latest
-sad " ' -'i lest newspaper man IN Eng
wr,aL.I, i SUI had Jour hours before | was due at
,-e-o al a. warden. and 1 must make the most Of
,.rF ~ 'ea-l should have few minutes alone
he r. ielaenn'- on way 10 the dinner at
7be-e - 'ell- tae Savage Club ladies dinner,
In cs,le ala my cousin Mary would be guests OF
srasiey Nary husband.
Cay1eg, I-al PROMISED To let me escort her,-the
ere olouSAara Il small one in which three
C54s.- lphaucaI'y ii crowd and the drive from
ne Rirl 'he strand in d hanson would provide
Gays rss. Iie opportunity / had been wanting for
ter taba putting my fate 10 the test and asking
y De my wife
he r9er ae though 4 - find that opportunity to-day at
'7apts - p'olic Mary had arranged but all my at
anne b.d secure en q few minutes alone with
socdent -o5ea though whether she eyaded me by
nan co,ls pt92n @ could not determine, any more
SIC was - TEL Il She loved me. Sometimes, when
aet uinIt nay hopes rose high to fall below zero
ne wee eel d her nay boyl" Jim Cayley had said
-sy. ago when Anne first came to stay with
coluette as capricious as she's imperious and
'.e Ike III der tngertips. A girl with hair and
Fesel,ed :, o'adn be anything else
'aied tba-, arc words hotly at the time and he re-
"a disarnad "''l rromptitude and good humor
~ '.-e Jim was q man "4th whom II
New-York tribune., 1910-01-30

was impossible to quarrel. Still. | guessed he had
not changed his opinion of his wifes guest though
he appeared on excellent terms with her.
As for Mary she was different. She loved Anne -
they had been fast friends ever since they were
schoolgirls together at Neuilly,- and if she did not
fully understand her, at least she believed that her
coquetrv her capriCiouSnesS, merely super
fetal like the hard glittering quartz that enshrines
and protects the pure gold has to be shattered
before the gold can be won.
Mary | knew, wished me well though she was far
too wise a little woman to attempt any interference
Yes would end my suspense tonight, | decided
as | wrestled with refractory tie.
one Not the telephone this time but the cleo
trio bell at the outer door of my batchelor flat
Who on earth could that be- Well he'd have to
wait
As flung the tie aside and seized another / heard
q queer scratching noise outside steathy but dis
tinct | paused and listened, then crossed swiftly
and silently to the open door OF the bedroom Some
one had inserted key in the Yale lock of the outer
door and vanly endeavoring to turn it.
| flung the door open and confronted an eXtraor-
dinary fgure,-an old man, foreigner evidently of
q tvpe more frequently encountered in the East End
than Westminster
well, my friend what you up tor" de
mandcd
The man recoed bending his body and spreading
his clawlike hands in servile obeisance quaint and
not ungraceful while he quavered out what was
seemingly an explanation or apology in some argon
that was quite unintelligble to me though | can
speak most European languages. / Judged it to be
some Russian patois.
| caught one word. a name that knew, and inter