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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
FREE STREET WORK
. On FLOYD AVENUE
Asphalt Binder to Be Donated
for Exhibit Purposes at
Road Congress.

Floyd Avenue won out last night ir
one of the most vigorous ward lights
on record in the Street COMMITTEES 4
concern W. ich manufactures a lpatenI
asphaltum binder for oiling stretts--a
heavier and. ii Is claimed. better pre-
paration than has heretofore beer
used here. offered to oil 500 feet with.
out charge. on any street the commit.
tee might select. as an exhibit for the
coming Good Roads Congress-. MIR
Don Lcavy got In first, Offering IL sec.
ton of Floyd Avenue near Sycamore
which has Just been rolled and is ready
for such "A binder. Mr.. Bliley was sure
that Fifth Street from Main to Frank.
lin would be more central The as.
phaltum would suit Nineteenth ST. bet
ter. according to Mr.. Lynch, and MIR
Ferguson fought to the last ditch 70,
Shafer Street. The committee gave A,
to Floyd Avenue.
Clerk Stratton threw a scare into
nearly all members OF the committee
by showing that they had ordered more
work than they could pay for out Of
present appropriations. City Engineer
Boiling quietly called attention to the
law which makes members Of tho
committee personally responsible in
such instances. and the engineer waa
instructed to stop street work where
funds were not got apart for it's con.
tlnuation.
Bids were opened for the big trunk
sewer which will afford the sewer out
let for Washington Ward, the main
trunk running down Maury Street
through Everett and First Streets. emp
tying into Walkers Creek. with GER
tain large branches up Stockton and
other streets. The bids were referred
to tho City Engineer for tabulatlon,
with instructions to rccomYefd to the
Council award OF contractg{ to the iuT3
est bidder. From hasty calculation IL
appeared that a. W. MAYNARD was the
low bidder on both sections of the big
southside drain. his timh allowance be-
ing ESQ working days.
The Street Commi:%c recommended
to the Council conde}nnat'on for park
purposes of the trigngle bounded by
Tilden Street, Monupiont Avenue and
Franklin street. extended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
PUT WAREHOUSES;
ON MAYO ISLAND
New Plan of Bridge Approach
Approved to Allow Railway
Connection.

The special committee on Mayo
Bridge recommended to the Council
last night new plan of approaches
from the bridge on either side to
Mayo's Island. to cost $500. in lieu
of one hitherto agreed upon. the esti-
mateded cost of which would have
been $4,000. The new plan calls for an
earth embankmcnt between stone
stone Wnlls crossing the bride at right
angles. making way for the construc-
tion by the Mayo Land and Bridge
Company. which owns the island, of a
roadway from end 10 end OF the island.
Ware Il. Gay. representing the own
inS company. said II WAS the eventual
plan TO put in railway connections
with the Southern and Seaboard Air
Line Railroads which cross the island,
making practicable. as soon as the
new bridge is opened. the erection Of
warehouses which would not only have
railroad facilities. but would lie within
short distance If the wholesale CEN
tro OF Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
STREET. CAR FOLK
SEEK MANDAMUS
Court Asked to Order Sayille to
Recor1 Papers Without
Additional Tax.
TO HEAR MATTER ON NOV. 6
Virginia Railway and Power
Co. Objects to Extra Payment
When Deed Tax Is Paid.

Application was made yesterday by
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany to Judge II. Carter Scott, of the
City Circuit Court. in vacation, asking
Il mandamus to compel Clerk Charles
o. Savillc. of the Chanccry Court, to
record certain papers Judge Scott en-
tered an order setting November 6 for
Il hearing of the application for man
damus.
The car company offered for record
yesterday certain papers relating to Il
general mortgage on the property
amounting to s15,o00.00O which the
clerk declined to enter until the State
deed tax of ITO of per cent. amount
ing to $4,000. had been paid.
When the company was reorganized
and taken from the hands of receivers
in 1909, a general mortgage for SIS
100000 on the property was given to
the Equitable Trust Company. of New
York. TO Secure the issue of certain
bonds. AT that time about SI,OOU,O0O
of the authorized issue was made.
Additional Bonds Issued.
Recently the company has issued I'D :
ditional bonds under the same general
mortgage. to provide for local improve
ments and extensions, including an an
mex to the power house and the rebuild
ing OF several lines and the purchase
of property. When the original mort
gage was authorized IL was fully re-
corded In the clerks office of the Chan
Gerry Court. and the State deed tax of
$4,000 paid, of which the clerks fee
was per cent, or $3.50. In addition to
the recording fec. Now the company
desires TO file supplemental inden-
ture. listing additional property to be
covered by the same general mortgage.
MIR. Savillc holds that the supplemented
indenture is in effect a new mortgage.
since 1t lists for security property not
hitherto listed, and he therefore made
out his bill for the full State tax and
recording fee, with visions of another
$3.50 clerks fee in sight Attorneys
agree that the point raised by the COM
pany is a nice one. as to whether such
supplemental indenturc is subject to
state deed tax for the whole amount of
the mortgage. former deed tax having
been paid on the fun face of the mort
gage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
TURKISH TOBACCO
CAUSES INCREASE
Gain in Customs Collections
Attributed to Importation
Of Weed.

1t is expected that with the close
of business to-day at the custom house
the total duty collected for the month
of October will be more than s5S,Ooo.
an increase OF about $4,000 as com
pared with the corresponding month
OF last year. Recently The customs
collections of Richmond have grown
by leaps and bounds
Explaining this yesterday Collector
b. B. Arnold attributed the increase to
the greater importation of tobacco by
Richmond manufacturers. There is ),
large amount of the Turkish weed
coming into Richmond" he said I'm
III about one year ago most of the
local tobacco factories paid the duty
on their importations of foreign to-
bacco at the port of New York. but
since the establishment OF a bonded
warehouse here they have found il
more convenient to import direct to
Richmond. This. l think, is the prin-
cipal cause of the enlarged receipts of
this office"
Mr.. Arnold also said that a greater
quantity of burlaps, Scotch whlslley
ana dry gin from England is being
received here than ever before. adding
considerably to the business OF his
office
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
JUDGE BARKSOALE
DECLINES TO RUN
Halifax Juri,t Prefers to Re.
main on Bench, Where He
Has Spent Generation.

Expressing his gratitude at the
many kind expressions which have
reached him. as we'll as at the ummer-
GUS demands made upon him since Tho
Times Dispatch first published the
statement that an effort would be
made to Induce him to be candidate
for Congress. Judge William r. Banks
dale. OF Halifax, has declined to make
the race In SO doing, Judge Barks-
dale has set aside insistent requests
from all parts OF the Sixth District
that he enter the contest.
To personal friends. Judge Barks-
dale states. as an indication to the
public, that he prefers to remain where
his long experience and habits OF life
and of thought best Mt him for the
public service.-on the bench.
This shows that there is no doubt
he will accept recollection to the
judgeship OF the Sixth Circuit by the
Legislature at it's coming session. as
his term is about to expire. No one
believes he will have opposition.
Judge Barksdale has been on the
bench for mJre than thirty-five years
save Tor short period during the Re
adiuster regime. He has the reputa-
ton of being perhaps the mos. popular
citizen OF SO lthside Virginia.
His dcclination TO seek congressional
honors leavesE the Sixth District race
between Representative Carter Glass.
State Senator pom L. Halsey and Fred
w. Harper. ain of Lynchburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
CLAIM VIOLATION
. OF TENT HOUR LAW
Warrant Secured by Labor
Officials Against Thalhimer
Brothers.

Charging violation OF the labor laws
OF the State in the employment of fc-
males for longer than ten hours in
one day, y warrant was issued yester-
day against Thalhimer Brothers. OF
this city. The proceedings were taken
by officials OF the State Bureau of La
Dor. whose duty 1t is to prosecute such
matters.
The specific ofrense is the employ
mcnt OF a girl in the lifting depart
mcnt OF the store on last Friday for
the space of thirteen hours.
Upon the decision of this case will
perhaps hang the construction OF the
law. 1t applies to factories and manu-
featuring establishments. and the
Thalhimers claim that their altering
department does not come under this
- Fad.
IN The contention of Labor Commits
17Sier James II. Doherty is that when
|DEchlpes arc used, and girls operate
these machines. a manufacturing plant
is in operation. space is set aside,
1T is said in the store for the purpose
of muliinE changes in suits as desired
by customers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
WILLIAMS COMMENDED

PittsyIynnin Farmers lndOrsc HIS
Course on Tobacco REORGANIZATION.
Concentration and Endorsement of the
course OF Attorney Samuel w.
Williams in protesting against the plan
of reorganization of the American To-
bacco Company wa. received yesterday
from c. r. Wassen, secretary of the
Farmers Union of Pittsylvania county.
The telegram TO Judge Williams was
as follows:
THE Farm RS Union of Pittsylvania
county, representing about 1900 farn-
ers. in session Saturday, October 2S.
unanimously PASSED resolutions COM
mending and indorsing your course as
Attorney General of the State OF Vir-
slniu in cooperating With the Attor-
neys- General OF North and South Car
DINA In the fight against the reorgan-
cation plan of the American Tobacco
Company. and directed me, as its off,
cial secretary. to transmit to you its
deep obligations and urgent solicita-
tons for your continued interest in
this matter. which so vitality affects
our welfare"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
PREPARE FOR CONFERENCE
General Topics for Charities and Correction
Meeting Made Public.

Preparation of the program for the COM
ing meeting of the state Conference of
Charities and Correction is nearly com
plete. and II will be made public next
week. The annual session will be held in
Roanoke November %. 81 and Is.
The sessions OF Sunday. November IS
VIII be conducted by nesroes and VIII be
devoted to work among that race.
Three meetings viii he held on Monday
and Tuesday at The Young Mems Christian
Association The general topics are as fol-
lows: CD The relation OF public h.aa lqii
10 general social bctterment: e, Tho girl
as social problem; 90 The care OF the
INDECENT; 90 The workhouse VIZ. the Jail:
90 Tho menace OF the feeble- minded: (6)
Socia! cooperation our crying need.
Among the speakers will he Dr. H. II.
Hart; OF New York: DR.. Alexander John
son. secretary OF the National Conferences
of Charities and Correction: DR. w. T. Fos-
ter. OF Roanoke DIS Roy * Flanagan
j. 4, Mastin. Allen ". Freemen D. s
Freeman and others. OF Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
| LIABILITY FOR
CAR-TRACkP Av|NG
Norfolk Case Appealed-De-
ceased Thought Lawyers
Would Get Estate.

Whether street railway is required
to pay all the cost OF paving between
and on each side of it's tracks, or only
the labor charges, Is involved in the
case OF the Norfolk and Portsmouth
Traction Company against the city oi
Norfolk, in which u writ of error was
allowed yesterday IS the supreme
Court.
1t seems that the city decided upon
smooth paving on CRANKY and Bote-
tourt Streets. and did large amour,
of other kinds of paving on other
thoroughfares. Under the charter OF
the Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction
Company. which has since become the
property Of the Virginia Railway and
Power Company. 1t was required to
pay the cost of the paving between lis
/ tracks, and for two feet on each side.
So when the work was lone, the
city presented its bill. which the com.
pany declined to pay, alleging that Il
was compelled only to reimburse the
city for the amount paid for labor
and nothing for materials. The labor
cost was paid, but the city sued for the
remainder. Upon leaving the matter
to the court. Judgment was rendered
against the traction company for S22,.
060.93
Is Grnndniece n Nieces
A large estate was evidently devised
by Henry Dubois Van Wyck in a suit
over the settlement Of whose estate ar
appeal was allowed yesterday. He left
$4,000 to each of his niecea and ne
phews otherwise omitted from his will
After his death 1t became Il question
whether or not his grandnieces and
grandnephews. of whom there were six
teen. should share under this provi-
sion. The lower court decided tina,
they should.
In addition Mr.. Van Wyck had pro.
. posed to bequeath money for the pur-
chase of n lot for the erection OF a
public library for Norfolk. This was
provided he was able to secure any
part OF his wife's' estate after the fees
of the lawyers had been paid. which
showed that the deceased had n fund
of humor. 1t is now commended that
inasmuG...shs Norfolk has secured Il IL
brary through the generosity of An.
drew Carnegie and DR.. William Sci
den. the purpose of this beGuest has
been already accomplished.
A writ of error was refused in thu
case of d. S. Jones against the city OF
Newport News. Jones was fined SET
for failure to comply with a city ord
nance regarding the installation of q
flre escape on four-story building
owned by him. There were fats on
the floors above the street level. II
was commended that the people on the
third story could step on the roof OF
a FIRE station in case of a blaze, while
those on the fourth floor could iumr
only ten feet on said roof. The argu-
ment was that the ordinance infringes
on the liberty of free citizen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
FARMERS MEETING
Series Of Institutes to BE Held In
TnMns of Valley of NirEtnln.

OF 10 Bc Ittlu
Towns of Valley of Virginia.
Dates for the next series OF farmers
institutes were announced yesterday by
Commissioner koiner and Institute Di-
rector Owen. of the Department of AS-
riculturc. Special trains Will not be
used. the regular schedules being made
use of as far as possible. Cross coun-
try trips will be necessary in some in
stances. The dates are as follows, each
institute 10 begin at 10 a. NJ:
Monterey, Highland county, November
s; Mcdowell, Highland county, Novem-
her .; Churchville, Augusta county.
November 10; Dridgewater, Rockingham
county, November II; Woodstock. Shen-
andoah county, November IS: New Mar
ket. Shenandoah county, November Il;
Strasburg. Shenandoah county. Novcm-
Der Is; Front Royal, Warren county,
November IL; Rileyvillc, Page county
November II; Stanley. Page county.
November is; McGahcysviilc. Rocking
ham county, November 20: BrownsburE,
RockbridGc county. November FL,
Buchanan. Botetourt county, November
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
TO CONDEMN PROPERTY
Commissioners N

commissioners Nni:.el by Court 10 hsrec
on Values.
Under condemnation proceedings brought
by city Attorney Henry II. Pollard for the
widening OF Roscncath Road from Broad
Street to Grove Avenue, Judge Wit, Of the
Hastings Court, yesterday appointed as
commissioners James Caskie. w. S. Gum.
II. II. Elicit John H. Frischkorn and r..
"A. Catlin. They will meet AT the corner
OF Monument Avenue and Roseneath Road
ct 4 o'clock on the afternoon OF Friday.
November B
g Com Ynissoners were also appoin ted ~
condemn property to open an alley twelve
feet widS from Winder Street to Tobacco
Street. These commissioners arc b. A,
Jacob. r. r.. Harrison, w. d. West IL.
Theodore Ellyson and w. 6. Malone. They
will meet the corner OF Winder and
Randolph Streets NJ $50 o'clock on the af-
.iernoon OF ThursaaN. November Q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
eAUeERs MEET TONIGHT
Revenue Men to Consider Plan of Consoli-
dating With Big Order.

A meeting of the Storekeepers. store
keepers Gaugers and Gaugers' Association
District will be held tonight at s O'Clock
This meeting has been called for the pur-
pose OF considering the plan OF merging
America.
An organizer OF the latter organiza ton
was in Richmond about ten days ago for
the purpose of inducing all organizations
with which any of the revenue officers are
riilated Z. c>Ssolidate. 1t is expected that
this will DO done.
Similar action is also contemplated by
the Association OF United states Internal
Reveyue Deputy Collectors and Storekeep-
er-Gaugers OF the Second District OF Viz
ginia.
III local revenue circles much interest 10
being shown over the proposed change
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
OUT AT LAST MOMENT
j. G. ShuTer Opposes II. e. uuart's Nephew
In NIythC.

Al the eleventh hour Joseph G. shaner.
commemorative attorney of Wythc county
and Republican, announced his candidacy
for reelection in opposition 10 Stuart b.
Campbell. OF y. 4. Campbell and "A
nephew OF Henry {. stuart; Mr.. Shancr' 8
name will be on the official ballot.
Mr. Campbell is a young attorney and has
been practicinE but short time. All dur
Ing the summer aud autumn months he
has been candidate and has canvassed
the county. II seemed that he would have
no opposition. and the hnal dcterminat ton
OF Mr.. Shaffer to stand for reelection
caused no little surprise.
Wythe has been largely Republican in
recent years, although Mr.. Scmp carried
II last year by only two majority over
Henry C. Stuart. The Democrats hope to
elect several of their county officers next
Tuesday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE
Edward Foster to Face Jury for Capital
Onense

Edward Foster. the Hcnrico county farm
er of the Varina district. confined in the
lIenrico county jail on the charge OF hay
Ing committed capital crime against Aes
Catherine Meeks. sir said to be under
fourteen years OF age. Will be tried for his
lie to-day before Judge Scott OF the Hen
rico county Circuit Court, The has
achieved considerable notoriety from tho
fact that the accused has hthorto enjoyed
q good reputation among his neishbors as
successful farmer, and. occasion.
preacher OF free lance type; and because
OF the further fact that the girl Who fig
ures in the trial was taken by him from
the Childrens Homo Society for the pur-
pose OF rearing and education.
The child is present being cared for
by the Chilarens Home Society Rev VIII
liam J. May5cc. superintendent. and will
appear the chief witness for the prose-
eution st the trial. Attorney l.. o. Wen
denburg will appear for the defendant. and
Commonwealth Attorney julien Gum will
conduct the prOsccntion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
BEULAH BINFORD AGAIN
sergeants Wren and Wiltshire Go to Dur
hmm 10 IeAtifA In Her l,Iin

ham TO Testify To Her Character.
Detective-Scrgeants Wren and wiltshire.
who figured actively in finding evidence
against Henry Clay Bcattic ri, convicted
of the murder OF his young wife on the
night OF July is. went 10 Durham. y. O..
Yesterday afternoon to testify in a charge
brought against proprietor OF "a motion
picture show in which BcuIah Bnford is
depleted.
The police or that city several days ago
stopped the show and a small riot ensued
l'istol shots were fired, though no casual
made.
The two Richmond detectives were re-
quested to appear TO testify as 10 the char
hcter of Beulah Binford, who figured as
the other woman" in tho trial OF young
Beatte They could not be forced to APP
pear In the hearing, but went to Durham
as matter OF courtesy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
WILL SPEAK FOR ECHOLS
Flood to Help Democ rattle Nominees In Au
Eustn and Highland

Later in the week Representative Fl. D.
Flood will deliver several addresses in Au-
ersta and Highland counties in behalf OF
the candidacy for the Senate OF Edward
Echols. and for tho House Of J. F. Tenn
p!eton and James r. Kemper These Dem
ocratic nominees are opposed by indepcn.
dents. who were nominated by mass-meet-
Ing largely as result OF the disappolnt-
nent OF Antisaloon League leaders at the
wet victory In Staunton. The Democrats
were nominated by primary, There In be-
neved to he no doubt OF their election, but
II Is desired to &c; out a fun vote.
Mr. Flood left Richmond last night for
Washington, and after to-day will proceed
10 Augusta.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
REcAPTURE PRISONER
lieorge Sutton Makes Break for Liberty,
A but is OVcrtallcn.

E but Is Overtaltcn.
AZ he was being led from Police Court
10 the City jail yesterday morning the
handouts slipped from the wrists OF George
Sutton, colorad. and no made break for
3iberty. Drawing his revolver, Policeman
Smith. who had been doing dNty in the
courtroom, started in pursuit. But the
negro kept his pace, and the officer. re
eatedly calling 20 him to halt. was afraid
20 Gre Finally. however, he gained ground
on the fugitive. and sutton. seeing that
he was about to be overtnken, halted ut
Twelfth and Broad Streets. lie then had
bur Two and half squares to go to the
Jail
Suite was convicted OF beating Eliza
Wheeler, and was hned s2j and placed um-
der $3.50 security for twelve months
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
Entertainments Of Convention,

The special Committee on Advertising tho
Resources OF the City met yesterday noon
proved payment OF certain bills incurred
In the entertainment OF recent conventions
in Richmond-of the National Paint and
Varnlsh Association and the American
Roentgcn Ray Society.
An appropriation of 500 was made for
entertainment OF the National Municipal
LeaEue. which meets here shortly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
Trade Mark for CITY.

Steps will he taken this afternoon at
O'Clock by the advertising committee OF
the Chamber OF Commerce To adopt a de.
Sign FOR trade mark which all manufac-
turers or the CITY vii! 10 asked to place
upon their wares. showi.9t shat their arti-
los ore made in Richmond"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
Walls Out on nond.

Henry walls. or li05 Garter street who
was arrested Saturday warrant charg-
tnE him with nonsupport ~ his wife. was
yesterday bailed In tho sum OF slc0 for his
appearance AZ the next January term OF
HenrlcO comfy Circuit Court. which meets
the firs, Mo'eay of the month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
Petition for Frnnchise-

subcommittee OF the Committee ON
Streets. to which was referred application
OF the Richmond and Honrlco Railway
company for lighting and street car fran
ch,ses VII! meet Mt the CITY Hall tonight
az o'clock. The Committee on Markets
Will meet at the same hour
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31

Sergeant George w Eason, of Com
pany X. Fourth Infantry, Is granted a
six-year service medal by direction OF
the Adjutant General.
Colonel T. j. Nottingham, of the
Fourth Infantry. who has been on sick
leave has reported for duty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
,<o,,,cr Mt cotton meeting

Commissioner Koiner. OF the Depart
ment of Agriculture. is in New Orleans
with Governor Mann attending the
cotton conference.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-31
cba,.d and Caught.

Bclson Henry and Elsie Scott, colored,
were arrested early last night On charge
of being disordorly and fiBhting at lis Pull
liam Street. Henry escfped from the house
ms Bicycle Policeman Clarke entcre4. but
ives cnusht afrer3n eh3se of several blocks,
Tho fight Is said 10 bE9c occurred over an