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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
HELP RURAL SCHOOLS
Educational Department Will Ask for
Additional Money.

Additional money for the smaller
public schools of the state will be adj
Vocated by the Department Of Publia
instruction ut the coming session Of tho
legislature. In TIE closing hours of the
last session. 1t was provided that $685.
900 should be used In the aid OF two,
three and four-roomcJ graded schools
In the rural districts. This money has
been of such benefit that IL han been
decided to ask for $4,000 at this time.
The section of the general approprlu-
tion bill provides that $4,000, or so
much OF IT as may he necessary. may
ne used under rules and regulations
OF the State Board of Education for
The ENCOURAGEMENT aud maintenance of
rural graded schools Of two, three ami
four rooms; provided. that no such
school shall receive more than 500:
provided further. that any school re
ccivins aid under this plan shall not
receive aid from the high school fund
IT is not proposed to ask that tho
additional $4,000 be appropriated IRON,
the St~te Treasury. but II is hoped that
methods may be devised TO secure the
use OF this amount to help the ruril
schools, without any drain on tbs
treasury
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
QUAIL ON TOAST
linndloy Kills -Four at Ono Thrown With
Ono Brick,

w w. Hundicy, q well known Rich.
mohdeT, went hunting for his Christmas
dinner in tho city yesterday nnd repeated
previous performance by killing four
partridgcs With brick
The huntsnnn went down on the shady
'nnhs Of the canal. where he knew tia; a
c"Nes was AZ rctt, and SHE'D a brick al,
,nc mock as II whirred away In h!Eh. ~
brought down four-wilh tho same brIc
Only few DAYS before hc had done ,hc
same trick. and with the Same brick.
lie took the birds home with him and
on the glad OF tho morrow MIL have au.II
key. "
rabbits rossums and squirrels have been
kiitrd In the streets Of Richmond bu, this
- the first known time when birds have
been brought down. Mr.. Hundley's story
was verified by witnesses and also BY the
possession OF the quail
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
INF ANTRY ROLLS
NEAR COMP LECTION
Clerk of Military Records Has
Names and Records Of
$1,000 on Books.

si&ty-hvo thousand names OF infan-
try soldiers of tho Confcderncy have
been spread to date on the permanent
books provided by the last Legislature
for this purpose, according to the an
nuai report OF Colonel Joseph Y. Bid
good. Secretary OF Virginia Military
Records. made to tho Acknowledgement
Theae comprise sixty-four regiments
of infantry. together with the nota-
lions SO far as the history Of each
man Is obtalnablc.
al! OF this work has been accom-
plished since Colonel BidEool took
charge OF the Office of March |, 1910.
when the new system as laid down by
the Legislature at its last session,
went into effect.
The rccordation of the regular In
fantry. however. has not yet been
completed. for much material remains.
including the reports of the commits
sioners of the revenue under the acts
OF 1885 and 1900. which IS being
checked up and the names secured
thcrcfrom recorded under the pnrticu-
lar branch of the service in which
thcy should appear,
The task of recording tho cayalrv
has just been begun. and one regiment
is now OH tho rolls. When the cav
airy Is complete, there will come the
artillery the navy, tho marine and
signal corps. generals and their STATS.
Besides, In the infantry arm. there are
still TO be recorded the separate bat
talions, the reserves. local defense
troops. homo guards and provost
guards.
Tho energetic continuation OF this
work without Interruption" says tho
report. rs imperative. for those from
whom the most reliable Information
and aid can DO obtained arc RAPIDLY
passing from the field OF action, and
present activity is tho essence Of the
bounds and limitations. to which, this
department may attain" It is real
lied that unless tho work Is done now.
1t will never be done.
In conclusion, Colonel Bidgood re
quests all who have in their posses
sion records muster rolls, papers or
other data, pertaining to the soldiers
who entered the Confederate service
from Virginia. to apprisc him at once
and allow him to examine them and
make copies for permanent recordatfon
and preservation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
CITY COMMITTEE
NOW IN QUANDARY
Half of It's Members Represent
Wards Which No Longer
Exist.
MAY RESULT IN CHALLENGE
New Committee Just Elected for
Two Ycars-May Serve IN
til Contest Begins.

Since Richmond has nov but four
wards instead OF eight, py action .,
the city Council in redistrict!ng ac.
cordinS to law. there has been more or
less speculation as to It's effects
on the City Democratic Committed
us powers. it's membership and its ten
nre OF office. II Is apparently agreed
that the best way out viii be to allow
the committee as at present rons,-
tuled to continue in office for at least
a time. although 1t must be admitted
mat there arc differing opinions on
this point
Tho committee has forty members.
hSe from each OF the old eight wards.
new committee was elected In the
party primary on September :, 1911,
Tor two years from January /, 1879,
ana has not yet gone into office
IN the matter OF future committees.
the solution would be simple. Ii
would be TO merely double the number
from each ward. II that is desired,
making 1t ten as we'll as i've. In the
party law. there is no limit on the
number OF members OF a city commit
Tee from each ward. the plan merely
saying that such committee shall con-
sst OF two or more members from sach
ward.
Represent Nothing.
But the trouble arises over tho
present membership. or. rather, over
Tie membership Ms ii will be after the
New Year. There arc tive members
each on this body from Washington
Ward, Marshall Ward, Monroe Ward
and Henry Ward. although these
wards are no longer I'm existence. 1t be-
comes, therefore. question whether
these men are lawfully members OF the
committee and If their votes will be
recognized In the decision of party
matters. VIII an act OF such a com
mittec. containing members from
wards which have no existence in fact.
be recognized either by the voters, tho
candidates, the State Committee or the
state convention, In the absence of
any contention. thcrc might be no
challenge. but supposing Il dIspite To
rise, what then?
These are tho questions which arc
agltating local political leaders.
Tho purity law says that the CITY and
county committees shall be rcorrani5-
ed every two years. but Il makes no
provision for such contingency rs
now exists.
Members OF thu committee from tho
abolished wards feel that they have
bccn duly elected TO represent the party.
and that they should not be deprived
OF membership on the committee. II
Is probable that tho full committee
VIII proceed to act---unt;l somcbody
raises the question and brings a con
test of some action which tho body
takes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
P0ST-0FFICE HOURS
Strong Effort Being Made To Deliver All
Christmas Mail Quickly.

Postmaster Edgar Allan, Jr., said yestcr.
DAY that he expected to colr tho post
office of all Christmas mat: b. tomorrow
night. He declared that all congestion mad
been avoided. md he did not anticipate th.
least trouble In quickly handiing all in
coming and outgoing mail.
FOR the hrst time sincc last ,Tuiy tho car
ricrs Windows at the main post Office and
stations and Is and Manchester station
Wi! be omen this afternoon from until i
O'Clock. Nr. Allan !s anxious tho; tho
public take advantage OF this opportunity
10 a'd in getting It's mat from the post
office
The entire post office Will he opcn to-
morrow morning from untii II O'Clock
Deliveries viii be made to-day by substi-
u;c carriers. while so-morrow morning
there will be ono regular delivery, mug
mcntcd by nurriersI both Substitute and
REGULAR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
TITINk T1IEI HAVE FOUND
s REAL BAD ACTOR

Under The ss,ict that he Is bad man
the henEieo county police have written to
Ph'ladelphia fer little light ON tho
record m F:ancst Travis. coiorcd who was
arrested and heavily fncd by Magistrate
Froizey yesterday for carrying concealed
weapo's. When arrested Travis was at
tempting 10 steal, II ride on Il Richmond
fredericksburg and Potomac freight traei
The MAGISTRATE fined Travis 500 and
costs, requiring so bond for sixty aays
,or zoe ucHna.s case. but Tor carving tho
inc and Sl" for six months. In default NJ
iaiI ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
M ---'77--------- -
WRGINIANS AT THE HOTELS

{ Mnrphy,s-c F. smith. panville; ".
VGrlH,k; \; NJ, p9ni% university Of
tr'cksburs; Charles l.. Garrett Tappn :
hammock; Daniel Coleman, Norfolk /:
J !,, w. Ward, Norfolk: r. V. Graves,
T 1'SS,non'; ~ IL c,n w rnyns IH,3iada;X
GARNER. Front Royal: J. Z. Elliott,
:Anissvillc: j. Wells. Virginia: DR.. u.
i ,!,nI1, S,ith BisGikks'22ns; W, J; West.
l. o. Vaughan, Wavcrly. : :"
=, Pnrk-F II: Wbilakerr; Norfolk; w.
Hrhmond1Mr and Mrs. Frank $.
EoDortson, Abingdon. Dixie Robertson,
cumberland Courthouse, Mr.. and Mrs
Paul Petit, Petersburg: j. v Boxley,
Virginia; e: W: Green, Warwick: r. L.
freeman. Mckcnncy.: Robert oulL,
Alexandria: X. II. Webb Suffolk: ". W.
Emith, Norfolk; John w. Friend. Jr.,
Petersburg.
Gtlher,-w. y: Wright, Brunswick:
Grover Moore. Norfolk Matter rlem-
Ing. Frederick sburg: u. q. Miller,
Virginia: II. +. Mitchell, rauquier
county: J. \. Draper, Virginia.
stmmpfs-N. II. ,spivey, Portsmouth;
son Virginia; W. L. Grafton. brakes
Branch; T. G. Brown. Lynohburg: c. =.
Bramc, South Hill.
LcSiuEt on-Mr. and Mrs n c.;
Thomas, I.twrenccvillc: Harry Page.
Hot Springs: W. c. Woodward, Clay
willie: !. r. Lambert, Virginia: Lewis
". Jennings. roano: Mr.. and Mrs G.
W. Lemon, Chase city; T.. Il. HUBBARD,
Danville,
Davis--Mr. and Mrs. j. e. Wcsson,
l.awrencevillc. Mr. and Mrs. r. @. kcff
Williamsburg: IT, s. Williamson. Nor
folk; Frank Tulloh, Virginia: A. W.
Lacy Virginia; J. r. Danscy, Lester
hlcXandria: Is. J. Hall. Fork sville: Il.
J.: Pollard, Shelley; L. S. Madison, King
William.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
Marriage Itrcnsc.

Washington yesterday 10 tho follow
ing Richinond people:
Walter y. Saunders. Of DiNondplc.
We. anG Katie r. Huford OF Richtuond d..
Emmett w. BARROW and Opal t.
Price. Of Richmond
CLYDE w Kay and Goldic s. Bailey.
Of tichucnd.
Fred r. Wilbnrn and Josie ~. VIII
son; both of Fauqiicr county, Va.
ham. both OF Iur;,y. Va
William IT, Woodward. Of ITyatts.
willie; Va. and Minnie W. KENNY, OF
Washington. u. G.
James Hoover OF Winston Saien.
~ G.. and Mary Clark. OF Washington,
p. C.; sydney G. Trimmer, of Orange,
Va. and Mildred V. Cross, of Berkeicy
Springs, w. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
DELINQUENT TAX
MAY Be COLLECTED
Past Due Poll Taxes Amount to
Large Sum, and Legislature
May Act.

IiicTn i Sonie ,aik In Legislative circles
,hat efforts may DO made ~ tho General
Assembly 10 collect the delinquent poll
taNcs which have accumulated since tho
adoption u the Constitution Of 1871 ana
hich arc not yet three years past due 1t
Is believed by thcsr who have studied Tho
situation that good sum of money might
nc thus brought into the state Treasury.
where Il IL needed.
Tho Constitution requires that TO person.
unless he served In tho army or navy OF
tho United Sta'cs or or the Confederate
states during the late war" shall DO al
lowell to Not" unless he shall have paid tho
poll taxes assfssabo against him for the
three preceding years. Sew voters. natur-
aiiy. need pa only after coming o; age. 1t
is further prtvidcl tina, "the collection of
the state poll tnxSnsscsscd aEains, any ono
shan no, he enforced by legal process until
Use Same has become three years past
due
Persons not permitted to register have
quite naturally declined to pay their poll
taxes IN most Instances, and from year to
year many Of those registered have rufus-
cd or neglected TO do These have been
returned delinquent Poll taxes past due
and now colcctiblc hy process Of law are
for the years 1909 Ir,,. inc5. 1895 1877 aud
lgS.
Mny Reach 70 Million.
Tho total sum OF these which have been
returned delinquent Is yariousiy estimated
nit ;he way from 10000 to si,pHo.coo a
- 80 P"i vi 'i's mas p"cn asscsseu against
persons who have no property or means OF
levy, and yet nearly all. II Is believed have
some sort OF income which could BIO made
10 pay the tax.
The expenses o. collection would be con /.
siderable. since 10 officer would atts;npt 20
20 through the work OF gathering together
all these email sums and of a,udyin tho
situation in each individuai case for tho
ordinary fees
I, is therefore suggested that law
should be passed by the Legislature turning
aver the Delinquent taxes 10 local consta-
bles or deputy shcrlns with Instructions to
collect Oh fec Of say - per cent Of all
amounts realized; tho tax tickets TO b..
charged TO the officers aud regular settle
incnts demanded. and The official bonds
standing good for the collections
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
POLICE COURT CASES
Miles Fleming Sent to ,nii on Charge ,
SicaIinr, Corn aud nata - !,

Miles Fleming Sent to ,,ntl on Charge of
Stealing Corn and Oats.
inc hearing of William Johnson, colored.
charged with stealing Sc from Lacy Tut,
was continued IN Potkce Court yesterday
morning TO December rs.
Mics FLEMING. coiored. wac sentenced 10
Sixty daEs In Jail on a charge OF stealing n
nas OF oats and bag of corn from VIII
liam Rueger.
Maude Williams, a white woman. who
Mas ono OF several who assaulted Police
man Dnilo on Thuraday Might. ,yaa snad 90,
"na put under sl6o security for sixty DAYS,
Wl,inm Rnhin. coiored. who was chnrg-
Cd win nSsaulting Charles Lawrence with
u - hhiiei was. lined $40 and placed under
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
RAILROAD MEN COMING
Passenger Agents TO stop Over Here
Route to Jacksonville

Passenger Agents TO Stop orcr Here I'm
Route To Jacksonville.
Marching Through DIXIE. will he the
proper tune when the special party OF the
Eastern members o; the American Assouia-
ton of Passenger Agents leaves Washing
ION on December % en- route 20 tho annual
meeting in Jacksonville. Fla. December
30. The triumphnn; march ot the frictid-
y conqucrcrs Viii be- broken by stops S,t
Richmond, Charleston and Savannah
where limo Viii be taken 10 enjoy the an
;erialn prepared for the railroaders in
all three cities.
tn. iiichmond program includes an au-
toin"niie rag through the city and tic
suburbs. an old -iashloned virginia h,cr,
luncheon at the Jefferson Hotel, aud a
treat 10 old Southern music by Polk Miller
ana his famous quartet. Tho entertain
mcnt OF the visitors In Richmond is in the
hands OF tho Chamber OF Commerce. TN,
pnrty VIII be here about SIX hours
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
OFFICERS OF PI MU
Medical Fraternity VIII Meet Here
Amin NeSs Ycnr.

Ontccrg We're elected for the ensuing
ANNUAL session of the Pi Mu Fraternity,
held at the Wcstmoreland Club. They
are as follows: Paul W. Howlc, NJ.
ID, OF Richmond, senior councillor: :.
councillor: y. T. Emmett, NJ. u, score
tary; Lawrence T. Price. NJ. D.. treas
urcr.
Ii WAS decided 10 hold the next an
nuai meeting in Richmond Oh Frida V
and Saturday, November 20 and 80.
1872.
a new chapter will be installed at
the College OF Physicians and Surgeons
lii New York in January. The society
engaged in theatre party last even
ing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
ufgc specinl ELECTION.

Chicago December as,-The chair.
committee in Chicago day sent =
letter to Governor Dineen urging him
70 call special election to amend |
inc direct primary law. so thatI
voters may express their prcfcrcncc /
on presidential candidates. =. =.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
Cnnd,. store Dnn,nrcl.

Broad street. was put beyond the reach
OF shoppers last night. when someb ody
set fire to Hoes fireworks. Ind thcu
tho fireworks SGT fire to the stuck.
Nearly everything was ruined lhc
damage amounting 10 5000 Assistant
Chief Wise. who responded with engine
company No. ., cXtinguishcd the blaze
with chemicals.
Santa Claus had expected to iii his
reindeer sled at Joss place early inis
morning. but he must buy cisewh src
in the block
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
MarrinEo III Washington

Emmett Washington Barrow. son Of NJ
and Mrs j y. Barrow. OF this city, ana
MISS Fay Prcc, or near Frcderickyhurc
were married IN WASHINGTON yesterday hy
fcN. 'lohn Sharncu, of metropolitan Meth
odist Church. The bride IL a daughter az
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Price who re-
gently moved to Virginia from Oblonc.
~. the couple will reside at 5ia North
Twelfth Street. this city. They wore az.
conpanicd TO Washington Ivy Miss Ruth
La rrow 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
IssuIne Auto L.lren,er.

About 500 licenses 10 operate auto
mobiles during 1872 have been grant
ca b: the Secretary of tho Common
wealth.. II lis expected that during tho
"Ne workins days which remain before
New Years. perhaps 1000 will go M,
from the Office
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24

Tscharner NJ. lTobsor. formerly cv-
hininer for tho Virginia bureau of In
surancc, and now chief examine. for
the Michigan Insurance Departlneu,.
with Headquarters al Lansing. Is IN
the city for tho holidays
William Hodges Mann Jr. is here
from Washington and Leo University
Tor the Christmas vacation, which he
VIII spend at tho Executive Mansion
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
Money In tic Water.

Chairman W. MaGDonuld Ice. Of m.
Virginia Fish Commission estimate, ,bnt
the fshcrins % the state in 1911 haG !, value
OF Si,599,ocp. OF which Sa,o1lOoJ rcprrs.ntcd
oysters. $1,000" mcniiadcn, and Slcoo eco
crabs and clans
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
Jordun Goes to New Field.

F. l.. Jordan, who has long been identI-
lied with tho American National Life In
surance Company In this city. has hecn
transferred to West Virginia. ITo VIII
Leave on January !. and VIII have charge
of tho whole state.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24

Chrs Tor Christ mas Mnss.
Extra cars will he run mt $50 ociocI, to.
morrow morning from Highland Park,
Ginter Park and Fulton 10 accommodate
those attending the carly morning Christ
mas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
Police Court Cases.

For raising u disturbance In Il down
town saloon, under the erroneous i'm
preston tina, he had been robbed of
his money, {. c. Bowlcs. an iron
worker. was fined $40 and costs by
Justice H. 4. Maurice in Police Court.
Fart .. yesterday morning.
William Morrison and Stephen Davis,
"a pair of Migrants. We're sent to Rich
mond, whore they Will he tho guests
Of Sergeant Suttcrfield until the robinn
rnnln n..nin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
A Tour Of the Mediterranean

Upwards OF three months travel in
classic and sacred lands. s695.0O up.
Leave New York March q 1872
HICIIMOND TRANSFER COMPANY,
500 East AInln street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24

Wins admiration for purity and quail
ity The Velvet Kind Ice Cream.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24

Cream.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
soiIthSide Post-Omcc Hours.

At the Manchester Station of the
Richmond post Office mail Will be de-
iivcred to day. Tomorrow. however,
the Office Will BIO closed: only one de
livery will be made IN tho residential
section and none In the buSlucss dis
lriCt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
Scr,iccs NJ Ccntrnl.

I'm cNCelIent Christmas program has
been arranged for to-day at tho Cen
trail Methods; Church. Both services
Viii be conducted by the pastor, Rev
Henry e. Pfclffcr
Tho morning program will be IS fol-
lows: Organ. IAN Idyl": hymn 1O7:
creed: prayer; 're Deum'; responsive
reading; Scripture lesson: Gloria: Of
feriory The Earth Is tho Lords"
Hamilton; doxoiogy: sermon, Seek ing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24
Snntn sec. POLICE.

Tic members of the Third Police
station arc thoroughly enjoying some
substantial Christmas gifts, which
reached them from r. G. Broaddus, o
y. Hawkins and City Sergeant John L.
SattcrtlCld. The men appreciate these
lcminders, and have voted the donors
Jolly good fellows"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-24

MIS-. F. G. ZylestrL lett Thursday
for Charleston 5. c., whero she will
attend the marriage OF her sister. Be-
fore returning she will visit jack
sonrillc and other points IN Florida.
1ndianola Tribe or Red Men will
hold its regular meeting tomorrow
night Mt the hall. Eleventh and Hull
Streets. g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05

5000 GOVERNMENT POSITIONS OPEN.
Write for list. FRANKLIN INSTI-
TUTE. Dept 37l G. Rochester. n. Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05

WANTED. YOUNG MEN (WHITE AND
colored) TO prepare as nrenen. brake
men. motormen, conductors. sleeping
car and train porters If you wish
position near Richmond write iiniae-
diately. Name position wanted No
experience necessary Inclose stamp.
INTER RAILWAY. Dept. a o, In
dianapolis Ind.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-05
HOTEL RALEIGH

St. Charles Place and the Beach. where the
accommodations and location are unexceIled.
Capacity 400 Large rooms. ocean view, ole
vator. private baths; running water In
rooms. etc. superiority in cuisine. Mod
crate rates. Booklet II. j, DYNES