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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
BETTER WRITING
IN CITY SCHOOLS
Penmanship Course Adopted at
Urgent Request of Bust
ness People.

instruction in penmanship. long neg
lccted in the rush of public school
work. Is to be given prominence I'm tho
schools of Richmond. For year past
business men of Ricpnond who large
~ give employment to graduates OF
the schools, and number of members
of the School Board, have been ann
ious to see instruction in penmansbip
in more systematic way than has
been possible with the old copy book
system.
After a long search the School Board
Invited w. Clyde Locker, supervisor OF
penmanship at Roanoke, to take
charge of this department in the Rich
mond schools. He has accepted. and
VIII begin his work here on Monday
One of the most acute demands OH
school graduates is that they write
legible hands, and the school authori-
ties believe that under the system TO
be inaugurated, there will be great
Improvement.
Commercial Night School.
MT. Locker. In connection with HE
work in penmanship in all the schools,
VIII also have charge OF a commercial
night school to be inaugurated at the
John Marshall High School. opening
Monday night. The Mechanics Insti-
tute and other institutions have courses
for young men in which they may quail
ify as bookkeepers. Many Richmond
children drop out of the schools in the
fifth. sixth and seventh grades, who.
1t is believed. can be enrolled in night
courses in English. arithmetic, type
writing. stenography and bookkeeping.
There has also been demand for night
classes in domestic science.
superintendent ]. A. C. Chandler an
nounced yesterday that In order TO
meet these demands. night school
would be opened next week at the
John Marshall High School for girls in
domestic science and for girls and
boys in business course. The night
school will be free under the usual
public school restrictions only. Those
who desire TO enter either of these
classes should apply to Superintendent
Chandler! The business course open
at the John Marshall High School on
Monday night and the domestic science
class on Tuesday night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
CHARTERS ISSUED

Charters were issued yesterday by the
state Corporation Commission to tho fol-
Richmond stay-Bot Drilling Machine
Manufacturing Company Gnc). Richmond.
L. L. scherer. president; j. D. Patton. vice.
president: samuel Cohen. secretary and
treasurer-ail OF Richmond. Capital: Max
mum. s25.oco: minimum. $500 Objects:
Manufacturing a machine for drilling bolts.
Narrow Passage Orchard Inc.). Wood.
stock. Va. John l.. wissler. sr. president:
John l.. Wtssler. Jr., secretary. both OF UT.
jackson, Va: F. d. Newman treasurer.
Woodstock. Capital: Maximum. SIC. 900:
minimum. 5000 ohtccts' orchard busi-
ness.
". z. Harvey. president; L. p. seiden. vice.
president: L. a. Conrad secretary and
,reasurer-al of Richmond. Capital: Max
iInum $500. minimum $4,000 objects:
Make and sell rubber stamps etc.
Augusta Indoor Fair Gnc.), Staunton. Va.
Thomas HoSshead. president; L. C. Ware,
Nee president; j. b. Taylor. secretary: y.
aral manager-nll OF staunton. va. Capital:
Maximum. $1,000; minimum, $500. Objects:
Conduct a fair.
Overland sales Company Qnc.). Peters
surg, Va: 7. j. Burgess, president; d. p.
weeks. v:ce-president: D. II. Burgess. secre-
tary and treasurer-ali Of Petersburg. Va.
Objects: Automobile business
Growers' manufacturing Company unc.),
Norfolk; Va. E. l. simpson. president: j.
secretary: a. II. Hart, treasurer and sen-
e!al MANAGERIAL OF Norfolk. va. Capital:
Maximum. $500: minimum. 5000 Objects:
Manufacture barrels. boxes, etc.
An amendment was issued TO the charter
OF the trustees of the Sansemond Industrial
Institute Hnel, OF suffolk. changing the
tr!a! institute Gnc).
certificate OF reduction Of OUTSTANDING
stock was issued TO Bigbie Brothers & Co
Sinc.), OF Lynchburg, reducing 1t from So,
600 to $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
SENT BACK TO BOARD
james River Committee Insists Thn,
Timber Wharf lie ERECTED

At meeting OF the Council Commit
Tee on Improvement of the James River
held at the rooms OF the Chamber
OF Commerce at noon yesterday the
committee again recommended TO the
Board OF Aldermen concurrence In the
appropriation OF $4,000 for a timber
wharf. Notwithstanding protests OF en-
pioyes OF the Old Dominion Steamship
Company.
II was the general belief that mem
bers of the Board had been misin-
formed as to the nature OF these oh
lections. and that when the matter
was clearly presented, there would De
no opposition to the erection OF the
wharf. Members of the committee
stated that the city plans were two
feet inside of the haroor line laid
down by the United States government.
and that the proposed construction
could not therefore be an obstruction
TO navigation, since il encroaches at
no point on the channel The Federal
government has charge of rivers and
harbors and no such encroachmenu
would be permitted, even IL 1t had been
projected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
PLANS APPROVED
FOR MONUMENT
Final Revision of Memorial to
Virginians at Gcttys-
burg.
COMMISSION IN SESSION
Three Penitentiary Directors Are
Officers in New Cor
poration.
COMMISSION IN SESSION

Final approval of the plans for the
monument to be erected in memory of
the Virginia soldiers who fought ut
Gettysburg. was given yesterday at Il
meeting OF the Gettysburg Monument
Commission, held in the Offices of the
Governor. The model is practically
complete. and was approved.
Following this action. Sculptor t..
William Sievcrs Immediately awarded
the subcontract for the Lasc, which
will be of Mount Airy granite. The
commissioners dccrced that il should
be of Southern stone.
To preserve the symmetry Of the me-
mortal. the commission decided that the
base should be 81 feet wider. making
il 1921 by rs feet The height will be
CORRESPONDENCE reduced, so that the
top of General Lees hat will be forty
one feet from the ground less the 81
feet.
Model Is Viewed.
Following adjournment the members
of the commission went to the studio
Of Mr. Sicvers near South Richmond.
and examined his completed model. Civ
ing their approval. For many months
the sculptor has labored in his build
Ing in the woods. Now he will begin
actual work on the statue, and will
complete it by next July.
Arrangements for unvelling the
monument will be made by the next
Legislature. II has been suggested
that all Virginia survivors or the bat
tie shall be taken to the scene at the
expense of the State.
All the members were present: Gov
ernor Mann, Colonel Thomas Smith, of
Warrcnton; Colonel w. Gordon Nc
Cabe. of Richmond; Major II. y. Ed
mondson, of Halifax, and Captain Ste
phcn p. Read. of Mecklenburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
BECK CONDEMNS
OVERHEAD BRIDGE
Tells Fair People Another
Structure Must Be Built Be
fore Next Show.
NOT DANGEROUS, HOWEVER
Street Railway Company May
Eventually Extend Line
Into Grounds.

Henry p. Beck, Building Inspector
Grounds yesterday. lie didn't get
there. because lie stopped on the way
to condemn the frail and flimsy pass
engcr bridge over the railway tracks.
Props We're put UP SO that the bridge
may be safely used to-day, but never
again. says MIR. Beck.
Before another fair some different
arrangement for handling large crowds
must be inaugurated, and in this view
officials of the Virginia hallway ana
Power Company concur. At present
:he street car company operates loop
between the Richmond Iron Works
plant and the railway tracks. passcn-
gers alighting from cars climb the
steps ana cross overhead the tracks Of
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac and the Scuboard Air Line Rail-
roads, descending on the other side
into the ticket Enclosure and thence
through the gates into the Fair
Grounds proper.
To Kun Cars Into Grounds.
General Manager c. Is. buchanan, of
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany, has been endeavoring for some
time to secure the necessary rights to
the Boulevard extended, over the Dry
Bridge, single track entering the
grounds just beyond the bridge, and
continuing up just inside the fence
line. One inclosure will be provided
for disembarking passengers and an
other for loading cars, the cars pro-
ceedinG along a straight track, and
leaving the Fair Grounds at point
back of the grandstand, making Il loop
outside and returning BY way OF u
parallel track on the opposite side of
the road.
Whether these plans are carried out
before another fair or not the Build
ing Inspector has issued his ultimatum
as to the use of the present passenger
bridge. If the present street car loop
Is continued, a new briage must be
built. Twice previous to the opening
OF this fair Mr.. Beck warned the fair
officials that the bridge was not ade-
ouate. and carpenters We're sent to
make repairs. Only in the event of
the struggling and swayng of great
crowds. such as on Richmond Day, is
any danger anticipated. so that there
has been no question about allowing
the use of the bridge to-day. But some
new plan must be provided before an
other fair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
News Of South Richmond

Warrants for the rest OF the gang are yet
to be served
John kaminsky, who was caught making
away with wagonoad of corn from the
held of I. F.. Woodnn. asked for contin-
uance, which was granted
After disposing OF the criminal docket
several small civil cases were disposed Of
As there was nothing OF Importance the
court adjourned to meet again next Friday.
Death OF Mrs. Fowlkes.
Mrs. j. w. Fowlkes. who had been Ill for
several months. died yesterday at her home
on East Twelfth Street Mrs. Fowikes had
been suffering with pellagra and was NOT
expected to live for several weeks The
iunSal arrangements have not yet been
made.
Personal and General.
HARDWOOD Flippen, OF West Twelfth Street
has mas returned home from a visit to New
Mr. and Mrs T. ". Weber and Mr.. ana
Mrs Harold Copeland and daughter, who
nave been the guests OF Sergeant Peterheid
vest Tor the past week returned yesterday
to their homes in Fox Hili. Va.
Mrs. Julia Tucker. OF Henderson N e
is The guest OF Mrs. T. W. sampson. 100
Porter Street. NV
New South Council, No. S. Jr. O. U. A.
NJ. hoid their regular meeting last night
at the hail. Eighth and Hull Streets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14

Representatives in Richmond of j..
Henry Miller, contractor yesterday an
nounccd that Richmond's new post
office building Will be ready for occu-
pancy next June. There now remain
the placing of the roof, of the finest red
tile, interior work and the construction
OF the approaches.
II is aid that the interior of the
handsome Federal structure, with es-
pecial reference to three big court
rooms, two on the third floor and one
on the fourth, will be a masterpiece of
art. They will be finished in hand
carved mahogany of the rarest variety,
which alone will cost $4,000.
The courtrooms Will all face on the
Bank Street side OF the building, this
being done to avoid the noise from the
heavy traffic in Main street.
Approaches Under Sidewalk.
Approaches for mail wagons will lead
from Main, Eleventh and Bank Streets.
passing through a tunnel in the rear
of the building, which will be built
under the sidewalk OF Bank Street.
These driveways will be paved with
yitrified brick and will be Il great con-
yenience in. the speedy handling of
incoming and outgoing mails.
The post Office. which will occupy the
entire first floor, will be a model 1t
will be equipped with the most i'm
proved devices and fixtures.
Another feature which will be in
stalled throughout the building will be
D vacuum cleaning system.
Delays in the past in the construc-
kion work have been entirely due to
exterior stonework, but that has now
been practically completed and the
obstacle removed So If no unexpected
difficulty arises there is little doubt
that the Richmond home of Uncle sam
Will be completed by next June.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
MANY DEFY HooDoo
Three Couples Get Marriage Licenses on
Friday, the Thirteenth

Three Couples Get Marriage Licenses on
Friday. the Thirteenth.
Despite the fact that yesterday was FRI
day. the 18th, three marriage licenses were
granted In the office OF the clerk of the
Hastings Court.
You see" explained Deputy Clerk Billy"
Breeder, "Cupid's victims hgure that two
negatives make positive. and that conse-
qucntly two hard-luck signs, in the eyes OF
the superst.tious. falling on the same day
promises well for happy married life II
II had been Just the plain 18th OF October
or Friday falling upon some day other than
inc VIGOROUSLY unlucky 10, would not have
Licenses were Issued to the following
couples: Luther r. Splitter and Lille Davis
bradley; Claude Linwood Davis and I,ula
Inez Latham: John roler and Blanche Hard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
CORRESPONDENTS WILL
NOT MEET THIS FALL

No meeting of The Times Dispa tch
Correspondents' Association will be
held this fall. 1t had been Intended
to have the regular gathering of the
members of the association in this city
on November Is and is, but several OF
the officers, as we'll as some OF the
most active members. found that il
would be impossible for them to at
tend because of other business engage.
ments. For this reason it was decided
to postpone the meeting until next
year. the present officers holding over
until that time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
DEED is RECORDED
levy and Knufmnn Get Bank Building on
~ Main Street,

Court yesterday transferring the old Ma
stonal Bank OF Virginia building at the
northwest corner OF Eleventh and Main
Streets to Raphael Levy and l. Kaufman
for $4,000. The - nix retains the right To
remove its vault. which Is a very large and
ttrong one. side o. the building between
two windows having been taken out some
years ago TO allow the installation Of the
enormous steel door.
The National Bank % Virginia is now
located al ninth ana Main Streets in the
rooms formerly occupied by the Bank OF
Richmond. with which IL cons.plidated
The property transferred filfits sixty feet
on Main Street, running back ON Eleventh
eighty feet. The sale, which was made sew
sral months ago. was handled through Pol
lard Bagby.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Qualifications in Chancerx,

the railroad company a result OF the
recent wreck at Laurel. on the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac line. Wilbur
tcrday In the Chancery Court as admins
TRAITOR OF the estate of Robert G.. Byrd, a
fireman. who was killed In that wreck. The
estate Is said to be less than 500. outside
OF whatever claim may be established
against the railway company a result
of Byrd's death.
A. ]. Chewing. Jr.. qualified as executor
OF the will of Susan E. Boltz. The estate
is valued at $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14

Governor Mann is in receipt of an
invitation to attend a meeting of Gov
errors of cotton raising States, to be
held in New Orleans on October IS. He
hopes to go, but has not decided to do
so. The purpose of the meeting is not
stated, further than IL is to consider
the interests of the sections which
raise cotton.
Only small section of Virginia Is
given up to the production of this sta
pie, and but about $4,000 bales arc
raised, having value OF more than
100000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
South Richmond Bureau.
The Times Dispatch.
InDn ttVn Gtraat

lVZU HUH street,
Phone Madison It's.
Peace continues to reign supreme on the
Southside. For the third consecutive day
the blotter OF the Third Police station is
without Il single name. No arrests have
been made. and no disorder OF any kind
has been reported.
In Oak Grove Court.
Many minor cases were brought before
squire l., w. Cheatham, OF the Oak Grove
Court for consideration yesterday. The
court was again held In the old storc-roorn
causing much discomfort to every one In
attendance.
Auto speedcrs again occupied the atten-
ton OF the court. This time the majority
OF The offenders we're Petersburgers. The
sevetal crapshooters were heavily fined
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Miss GoodulI. secret,rx

Miss Molly A. Goodall, of Rochelle
Va. has been secured by the local
branch of the Womcn's Temperoncn
League of America for the position of
field secretary. She will take lin her
work at once. Members of the league
are urged to be present at n special
prayer service to be held at the league
headquarters, 8 South Third Street, AT
$3.50 PM. Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14

Tom winston colored, of 23l2 Darlington
Street. was accidentally struck in the back
yesterday by piece OF iron while al work
In the yard OF local wood and coal FIRM
Companions carried him to the Second Po-
lice station. and. the city ambulance
summoned. DR.. r. f.. Watts examined the
man and found that. he had been injured
internally, He was taken to the City Hos
pital in Il serious condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
FELL FROM BOX CAR
Brakeman barley Dangerously Injured |
in G. and o. Ynrds.

George Barley, thirty years old, of
Is Fairfield Street, a brakeman In the
employ Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
hallway, lost his balance and fell from
the top OF box car In the Chesapeake
and Ohio yards late last night, sustain
Ing injuries from which he may die.
The city ambulance reached the scene
of the accident at 1915. and the in
jured man was treated by Dr.. r. e.
Watts and taken to the Virginia Hos
pital.
An examination revealed a dangerous
fracture of the skull and minor iniu-
ries on the face. At late hour he
mad not recovered consciousness, and
he was not expected to recover. He is
married and has two children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Automobile Catch,, MI.

4 chemical company of the arc de
partment was called to Madison and
Broad streets early last night, when
an explosion of gasolene set fire to the
damage was small. Captain Gill. while
using the chemical eXtinguisher, had
his hands slightly injured by a small
subsequent explosion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Country Climb cor.

Notice was given yesterday that to.
day Is the last chance to qualify in
the fall golf tournament at the Conn.
try Club OF Virginia. All players must
drop in an eighteen-hole score to- day
If they have not already done so. This
is the last tournament of the year.
and tho prizes are particularly hand
some. No three or four-hole matches
will be allowed to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
BOARD NAMES OFFICER
r.. II. Akers, of Marshall Ward, Appoint ed
n Regular Policeman

Regular Policeman.
p r. Akers thirty-threc years old. u
nj a special meeting OF the Board OF Po-
lice commissioners appointed a regular offi-
to succeed c. II. Matthews, mounted
officer OF the Third District. who resigned
this week. II. II. Wright. mounted officer
OF the First District was detailed for duty
in South Richmond, and Reuben Shumaker
appointed less than two weeks ago tn the
force, was designated a mounted officer
for the First District.
Officer ]. S. Gary. of whom a complaint
OF conduct unbecoming an officer had been
made. was eNonerated.
The case OF Officer j. II. Harris. who is
under charges was continued until the next
meeting OF the board
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
PRISON MEN TO DRILL
Directors Organize Manufacturing Con-
CORN for Richmond.

The list of officers for corporation
chartered yesterday by the state Cor
poration Commission looks like a ros-
ter OF the board of directors of the
State Penitentiary. The president Is
L. l.. Scherer, the vice-president James
ID. Patton. and the secretary and treas
urer is Samuel Cohen.
1t is stated that the object of the
corporation is to manufacture a ma
chine for drilling-not holes In the
locks of cclls-but bolts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
DE-. NIcIkim WIN spenk.

1t was annonced at last nights meet
ing of Lee Camp that the address of
presentation of the portrait of Gem
eral Harry Heth on November 10 will
be delivered by Rev. Randolph II. Nc
Kim, D. D.. OF Washington, d. c. Gen
eral Heth's portrait will be received
for the camp by jude George L. Chris-
tian.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Seized with AnonIe,r.

j. c. wrenn about nifty years old, was
attacked BY apoplexy yesterday while at
work ut ils East Marshall Street. The city
ambulance was summoned and the sick man
was attended by Dr. r. r. Watts and taken
to the City Hospital. where II was said last
live. " ~0-to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Suspicious Character

a travelling salesman was arrested at
local hotel last night by Detective Krenrle
and taken to the Second Police Station.
where he was held as a suspicious chnrac.
ter. believed to have committed larceny He
gave his name as NJ C. stephenson, and
claimed to be the representative OF an adj
VertisinB firm of Atlanta. Ga. He was UNI
able to furnish bail, "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Colonies on Duty Again.

The colonies OF cavalry on the staff
of Governor Mann have been asked to
join him in his trip to Old Point Com
fort on next Tuesday. where he goes to
welcome the Northern delegates TO the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Arrested in Norfolk.

Louis Gardner, colorcd. n United States
letter-carrier, OF Richmond. was arrested In
Norfolk yesterday and held FOR the Rich
mond police charge OF the n-sup-
port OF his wife, An officer Will probably
be sent to-day to bring the >Isoner TO this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
In Pnlic. Court

Police Justice Crutchfcld yesterday morn
ing continued the CAGES of Frank Harris
and lsadore Jehe' suspected of being pick
Joseph Ford, colored. was arraigne5 on
charge of stealing So from Sheppard's Ice
ued. 49, 80" ~0i''"-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
AGAIN ON TRIAL
Second Trial of Former Postmaster Besius
In Federal Court,

In Federal Court.
Robert T. Purkins, former postmaster at
hins George Courthouse. was placed on
trial Tor the second time yesterday in the
United States District Court on an indct-
ment charging him with the theft OF gov
erhmeht funds HIS trial at the last term
OF court resulted IN hung jury.
All evidence was in yesterday afternoon
and argument for the prosecution begun by
assistant District Attorney Robert H Tai
ley, when court adjourned until this morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
In ISunIkr,,Dtcv

=. II. Berry, manager OF a grocery con-
ee,h, Yesterday afternoon filed a petition in
voluntary bankruptcy in the office OF the
clerk OF the United States District Court He
mas liabilities OF so.a53o4, and no assets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Breaks Both Bones.

William Harris, negro boy. Fell from a
bench yesterday at his home. ali Williams
street.. and broke both bones In his right
arm. He was treated by DIR. r. e. watts
OF the City Hospital.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
Visitors to the Fair

viii get excellent taxicah service nv
calling for the "Alco." the blue car.
Phone: Day. Monroe 764: night, Madf-
son as
RICHMOND TRANSFER CO..
500 Eas. Main Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
su,t Instituted

Suit was instituted yesterday In the civ
Circuit Court by a. H. and +. H. Lippencott
against Guy M. Cherry for damages in the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-14
ReDnir PermIt

A
nee nee OF the Building Inspector to Thomas p
i,,san 10 repair brick dwelling. $40 Park
avenue. to cost 5000.