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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
MODIFIED PLANS
FOR CITY WHARF
Committee Calls for Bids to Be
Presented on or Before
November go.
MANY PROTESTS HEARD
Final Action Taken in Executive
Session-River Captains
Object.
PROTESTS HEARD

After four hours of argument last
night. the Committee on Improvement
of the James River instructed the City
Engineer to prepare modified plans for
a wharf on James River, the lover end
to project only fourteen feet from the
shore line, and 10 call for bids, to be
opened by the committee on November
90. The Council has already appro-
priated $4,000 for construction of a
timber wharf.
The action of the committee was
the result of a compromise, and is not
fully approved by the City Engineer.
who holds that such a construction
will require much additional dredging
to deepen the river in front of the
wharf, and much perpetual dredging
to keep sand deposits from forming.
Mr.. Boiling had prepared a plan for a
continuous system of harbor improve
ment. which he claimed would pro-
duce a scour In the river, and obviate
the necessity of constant dredging.
The plans are practically not altered
for the first 435 feet below Gillie's
Creek. On the original idea the
lower end of the wharf curved out
near Nicholson Street, to conform to
the Cedar Works wharves. and II is
tnIS IdSl E'u tctl Unit 10 InOulleu IN
the new lines adopted. so as not to
project into the river at any point
more than fourteen feet.
River Men object.
Several river captains and others
appeared last night IN protest against
the original lines. claiming that such
n wharf would be an obstruction to
navigation.
Mr.. Boiling explained briefly that the
lines he proposed were In conformity
with the harbor line laid down by the
United States engineers In charge of
river work. and had been approved
by Colonel Yonge. the resident en-
gineer. and by the War Department
at Washington.
Councilman Richards. who has led
the light on the wharf ever since the
rejection of his proposition to give
the contract to II. NJ. Airport & Sons
on their plans and without competi-
tive bids. quoted Colonel Yonge az
having said that he was merely In
charge OF construction work. and
knew nothing about whether such a
wharf would obstruct navigation.
Colonel Yonge was not present. SO the
was left in doubt as to the
governments exact views Mr.. Rich
ards was backed by Harbor Master
John A. Curtis and Captain OF the City
Tung Thomas Cunningham, who both
protested voluably that they desired a
public wharf, but who have consist
emily appeared in opposition TO cvery
plan which has been presented. MIR.
Richards insisted that he would pre-
fer to take the advice of the practical
river captains against all the theorists
that might be called In ae experts.
Several merchants appeared in criti-
cism of the construction proposed,
most Of them owners OF private
wharves along the water front
Just before midnight the committee
went into executive session. MIR. Free
man asserting that ne did not care 10
have his views or the subject aired in
the press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
POLE
AID TO ROBBER
Thief Climbed 1t So He Could
Break Into Store of Jacobs
& Levy.

BY climbing a telephone pole in tho
rear of the building, a thief Tuesday
night gained entrance into the clusn-
ing store of Jacobs & Levy, EOS East
Broad Street, ana robbed the cash reg
lister of between S20 and s25 and stole
a quantity OF clothing. How much
clothing was stolen no member of the
firni knows. for il was stated last night
that an had not been taken.
Il was known, however, from a cursory
examination, that q quantity of boys
suits and several ovcrcoats had been
removed from the second floor of the
Etore.
The thief climbed the pole TO the sec
ond story and then smashed the over
head light with a brick. Iron bars
protect the window TO the overhead
light, and it was impossible to gain
entrance any other way. examination
yesterday morning showed that the
thief lighted a match so that he could
sec where to drop. and then landed on
n table counter. From there he went
TO the main floor, where he entered
the cashiers Office. AS is the custom,
the cash register was left open. so
that IL a thief should break in it would
not be necessary to break 1t open. Hero
the thief opened several envelopes and
took all the cash from the drawers.
Then he returned to the second story,
where he helped himself 10 a No. { pair
of shoes and, SO far as examination
has gone, several suits of boys wear
md a few overCoats. Whether he took
any more the firm has not yet been
able TO discover.
The brick with which the window
was smashed was found on the land
ing mex TO the first floor. broken in
half. with glass scattered all about IT.
In the window broken glass projected
in every direction, and the wonder
Seems TO be how the thief got into the
window without cutting himself.
The robbery was discovered yester-
day morning, and police headquarters
was Immediately notified. Detectives
were at once assigned to the case, but
nc definite clue was found Yesterday,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
HISTORIC NAMES
FOR NEW CITY WARDS
Political A p~irations of Commissioners Makes
Change Necessar Still at Work on I'M
proved Government system.

Political aspirations on the part of
members OF the Police and Fire Boards
made necessary a change in the redls-
trictinS ordinance recently recon-
mended to the Council by the special
committed on changes in the form OF
city government. the ordinance being
reconsidered last night. and the names
for the wards stricken out. substitut-
Ing numbers instead. In drawing Il
plan for dividing the city into four
wards instead of eight as at present,
the committee had selected four OF the
old ward names-Jefferson, Madison.
Lee and Clay-and all details had
to the Council. several members OF
the Board of Aldermen expressing ap-
prevail, although the plan. IL put into
effect, practically legislated them out
of Office.
But the question was raised last
night as to the composition OF the
two boards, which under the charter.
are composed of one member from
each ward Taking Madison as a con-
crete example for discussion. II was
found hat the term OF Captain Charles
pires in 1913. COMMISSIONS Keppler.
who now represents Monroe Ward. Is
thrown into the new Madison by the
rcdlstricting plan, az Is Commissioner
Gary. now of Washington Ward. Mr.
Keppler has about four years TO serve
and Mr.. Gary about five.
Numbers Instead OF Names.
The question was whether. when
Captain Taylor's term expired, a new
commissioned would be elected to rep
resent Madison Ward, thus giving him
an opportunity for reelection. or
whether there would be no vacancy
from his ward until the terms OF the
three men who serve for the periods
for which they have been elected ex-
pire. when but one commissioner would
then be elected TO represent that ward.
The case OF Commissioner keppier. who
represented ackso Ward when that
ward was abolished. and who by the
redistricting was thrown into Monroe
until his term expired. was cited.
To avoid such complications. the
committee RECONSTRUCTED the ordnance
and declared that II recommended the
rcdtstrictlng of the entire city into
four new wards. without reference TO
existing lines or names. the eastern
ward to be the First. the central the
Second. the northwestern the Third.
and the southwestern the Fourth. I'm
der this arrangement, where two or
more present commissioners are by the
redistricting thrown into one ward.
there is to be no election until the
term of the last expires and the ward
is actually without representation. In
the same ward there was cited the
cases of Police Commissioner McCar-
thy. now representing Madison. who's
term would expire before that OF Com
missioner Bradley, OF Washington
| Ward. or Commissioner Gordon. of
| Monroe. all of whom will now be in
the new Second Ward.
For Administration Only.
After making this change in the re-
district!nG ordinance. the committee
took up the proposed charter changes
for creation OF an administrative board.
discussing many details. At each point
Mr.. Meredith. a commission advocate,
favored giving the board large powers,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
CITIZENS SEEK
RELIEF IN court
Westhampton Association Files
Complaint in 'court Against
Street Car Service.

Failure on the part of the Virginia
nish residents along its Northampton
line with car service meeting their
approval has caused the Westhempton
Citizens Association to file a petition
for relief in the Circuit Court of Hen
rico county. The petition charges that
despite tbs fact that the records of
Yhs railway company show un in
crease of 94,G24 N the mumbe of pass
engers carried on its Westhampton
branch from January TO August. 1910,
as compared with the corresponding
period the year previous. the service
has deteriorated from a ten-minutc to
q th!rty-minute schedule, creating
during the rush hours extremely un-
comfortable and even dangerous con
ditions of travel.
Secretary william TODD. Of the
Northampton Citizens Association
makes the statement that 100 new
houses have been built along the line
in the past two years. and that count
ing members OF the Country Club OF
Virginia, there are close to 5000 resi-
dents in the vicinity OF Westhampton.
The petition sets forth that the pres
ent schedule is grossly inadequate. un-
Just and unfair; that the company has
derived large BENEFITS from the sal,
OF property mad valuable by increase
In traffic; that the time consumed lr
making the trip ov the line has in.
creased from nve to ten minutes. anc
that the consumption OF electric ligh'
and power is constantly increasing
thus helping to put the line on a sue.
cessful basis. n reply to the petition
SIS expected within tie next few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
FORCED
BURGLAR TO QUIT
But He Walked Quietly Away
Before He Could Steal Any
thing of Value.

Awakened suddenly by his wife at
) o'clock yesterday morning, Walter
West. of 1+lS West Leigh Street. dis
covered a man in his room, and leaped
from his bed in pursuit.
But the negro as It proved to be
from the description given. tool his
time in leaving, and slowly went down
stairs and departed through the win
dow by which he had gained entrance.
Mr.. West vas unarmed, and stated
that he had not a pistol within reach
when no was awakened by the screams
of his wife. Mrs. West was aroused
one stirring in the room. In the half
light coming through the window she
discerned a figure moving about. In
her terror she screamed. and her
screams aroused her husband. He
jumped out of bed and rushed towards
the man. The latter slipped easily
from the room and made his way
downstairs. Mr.. West saw enough Of
hin, however, to say that he was a big,
burly negro. The burglar was salts
fed, evidently, however. that he was in
no immediate danger, and he left as
leisurely as he had entered.
Later, after lighting up the house
and making a thorough examination.
III west iounu tHht tFe nrst moor OF
the house had beer ransacked with fine
thoroughness. The burglar had left
nothing u~nsearched. But he found
nothing. 1t seems, to warrant his pains
and the danger he underwent.
Entrance, II was found afterwards.
had been gained through a window in
the rear~-a window through which
only a very small man could climb
without the aid Of a ladder or some
other contrivance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
DIES IN STATION
Man Identified in Philadelphia az Will
linn H. Simms, of Richmond.

liam II. simms, of Richmond.
News dispatches received in Rich
mond yesterday from Philadelphia an
nounced that william h. Simms.
about forty-nve years old. OF Rich
ihond. had died suddenly there while
in the waiting room of thu Broad
Street Station. Though the identity
OF the dead man was not verified here.
a friend Of simms declared last night
that he was a Southern Railway mail
clerk. assigned for duty on a run be-
tween Richmond and Dan-iile.
Papers found upon the man. who
was said to have come to his death by
natural causes. led to the belief that
he was Simms.
The Richmond. police have been no
tilted and asked to find his relatives.
From what could be learned last night
1t was said that he lived In -lover. Va.
The body is being held by a Phila-
delphia undertaken.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
NJ is DISCREDlTED
Indian Tribe Suid to Contemplate LII.
cation WITH the GoNernment.

Guthrie, Okla, October 25.-Thc Po-
tawatomies. through two of their
tribeenen. Daniel B~ournassa and Pc
ter T. ~Bournassa, are bringing action
against the Federal government in the
Cour of Claims In Washington, D.. G..
To recover q sum of money, the exact
amount of which Is not yet ascertained,
but which, according to the statement
by the attorneys. will, II the suit u
successful. give each member of the
tribe now living several thousand dol
lars.
The Pottawatomies claim that the
government is responsible for tho
damages wrought by raids of the Co
rnanches on the Pottawatomies' lands
in 1865. as the ~Comanches are. n then
were. the wards of the government.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
WILLIAMS PRESIDENT
Richmond Man Elected by New Cb,n,cai

John Shelton Williams. OF Richmond, Wa,
Interstate Chemical Corporation at n mseI.
me OF The directors hold yesterday in New
J ork other onieers elected were: rreas.
nfar, Charies S. Bryan, of New York: Sec.
Rotary, j. ID. Muller, OF Charleston G - :.
General Manager. w. Is. Chisholm, Jr,, OF
charleston. S. c. W. d. Chisholm was
elected president Of the corporation at a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
IN BAD SHAPE
Sea Captain Unconscious When They Broke
Into His Room.

Sed tuPlHIH Ihronsciohs When They Broke
Into His Room.
captain John signag;o, OF Norfolk. a sea
captain. was found unconscious in n room
ing mouse at Eighteenth and Franklin
ed board and lodging the night before. and
when he tailed TO answer breakfast call
me !and!ady went TO his room to arouse
him. Receiving no answer she knocked
again, and stu receiving no answer she
called on others to break the door In. The
dead.
The city ambulance was called and DR..
Cfowsey responded. He attributed the old
sehTnan's condition to paralysis. and took
hin 10 the Retreat for the Sick. There II
was said last night that he would recover
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
No Permission Given.

Washington. October 25.-Congress
has not given the Pottawatomies per-
mission to file suit In the Court of
Claims according to a statement made
at the Indian Bureau this afternoon.
Until permission is given no suit can
be entered. 1t Is explained that the
Indians are probably preparing to
bring the matter to the attention OF
Congress at the coming session.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
Mnrylanders Invite Blues

NEhryIHnuerN Invite Blues.
Officers OF the Fifth Maryland Regiment
plan TO pay q visit to OLD Point on Friday
OF next week. by which time part OF tho
Atlantic fleet VIII again be anchored in
Hampton Roads. The officers of the Rich
mond Blues have been invited to join the
visitors at Old Point. and come of them
may do so.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26

II. d. %Puryear. OF SsOl Stuart Avenue. re-
ported 10 the police yesterday that n,
pihee had been broken into aud that n
quantity OF clothes and a locket and chain.
Ndlued Al S2,?5. had been stolen. All the
property liz valued AT ss5. q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26

Building and repair permits were issued
Yesterday az follows:
j y. Ryan. 10 cree, a two-sto-y detached
bF!ck dwelling at 1905 Grove Avenue.
james i. BRADLEY. to repair a frame.
dweH!nE. Is West Twentieth street. wash
ingt9n ward. TO cost $50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
oualIacattons in chaneerr.

Kate l.. Martin qualified yesterday in the
Chanccry Court as administrAtrix of the
valued At $500.
The will OF Samuel @. Oliver was admit
ted to probate The estate is valued at
$500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-26
RAILROAD AND STEAMSHIP TICK
ETS TO l. POINTS.

Baggage called for and checked ~
destination OF tickets.
TaIicnb service.
RICHMOND TRANSFER CO.,
500 East Main street.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-20
BRAAFLAT-OLSON
Washington Minister Weds Young Lady
of SWedeS Forest.

On Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock in the Rock Dell Lutheran
church occurred the marriage of
Anna Josephine, youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. Olson of Swedes
Forest, to Rev. Louis Henry Braafiat
of Everett, Wash, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. T. Braa1at of Kentire town.
ship, Rev. A. O. Aasen of Minneapo-
lis officiating.
The Mendelssohn wedding march
was played by Ella C. Gimmestad.
The bride was attended by Miss
Martha Braaflat, sister of the
groom, Miss ina Hjeldness of Bel
view and Emma Flonl. Ole A..
Braaflat was best man. The flower
girls were Sara Gunelson and Mabel
Olson. The bride was handsomely
attired in a gown of white messoline
silk; wore a veil of white tulle and
carried shower bouquet of bridal
roses and lilies Of the valley. The
The bridesmaids wore white. Their
flowers were daybreak carnations
and ferns. The flower girls carried
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-20
BELVIEW

Mr.. Fitzsimmons received a visit
from brother who lives in Illinois.
He arrived on Friday.
Johnnie Kittlesland' auto collided
with machine from Sacred Heart
Thursday and a few repairs were
necessary.
Mrs. 0. H. Mogen entertained H.
S. Nelson, her brother, of Stratford,
S. D.. last week.
Henry Fish and E. D. Collins and
DR.. Aldrich took in the ball game at
Echo last Wednesday.
Ed. Rucker returned from Todd
county last Tuesday.
Monday afternoon Mrs. Collins
and Mrs. Abrahams visited Echo
friends.
Dan McCorquodale of Echo tarried
here short while Monday.
Rier and Oscar Crying made a
trip to Redwood Falls on Monday
with the Pease auto.
A. O. Gimmestad was in Gale,
WIS, last week attending the COM
mencement exercises of the Gale
college, from which his son was
graduated with the degree of Bach
elor of Accounts, The young man
will assist in the bank hereafter, as
the cashier has resigned.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Rain and
family were Redwood Falls visitors
Wednesday.
Born on Thursday. to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. O. Gibbs, baby girl.
Mrs. Aldrich was business caller
at Redwood Falls on Wednesday.
Otto Leonard went to Clarkfield
Thursday with the Lauterbach or
chestra which played for the carni-
val dance at that place.
The Belview baseball team played
at Wood Lake Sunday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-20
NORTH REDWOOD

Miss Emma Zwemke is visiting
with her sister. Mrs. Schroeder of
Echo.
Mrs. Richard Hosken Of Belyiew
is visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wolff.
Mrs. Ben. Ziegler of Franklin Wis
tied with her sister, Mrs. Joe Zieg-
er, the past week.
A number of young folks of this
place attended the ice cream social
at Middle Creek Monday evening.
Miss Augusta Wellnitz, who has
been visiting friends here, returned
to her home in Franklin last week.
Frank Neuenburg and family and
Arnl Neuenburg autoed to Wabasso
Sunday to visit relatives.
Mrs. A. D. Tradewell and daugh-
tiers attended the Rack
wedding.
The Misses Irma Shoemaker,
Esther Tradewell and Frida Page
went to Danube Monday to visit at
the home of H. Shoemaker.
Miss Alma Castle is spending her
vacation at the Dick Kuster, home.
Mr.. William Walker of East Sioux
Falls was here looking over the stone
quarry with the intention of renting
a part of it to get out paving blocks
to ship to Minneapolis and st. Paul.
He is we'll satisfied with the stone
for that business and as soon as con-
tracts are secured will commence
work. About % years ago there
were nearly so men employed here
at that kind of work and it is hoped
the business can be revived soon, as
North Redwood granite is as good a
stone as any on the market.
Miss Sadie McPhee of Franklin
visited with her sister, Mrs. Dresser,
last week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-20

Edward Driscoll, son Of the grain
dealer, Ed. DriscoIl, who has been
attending school at Fargo, N. D.,
returned home last week for the
summer vacation.
Miss Olga Flore has gone to Ever
EFT, WASH. to spend the summer
with relatives.
Fred Scott of Renville was visit
ing last week at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. F. J. Tibbetts.
Bert Pease of Belview was calling
on friends here last week.
Robert Steele and wife left on
Thursday to visit their sons at CHS
holm and at Waseca.
Elmer Wright, brother of Mrs. J.
NJ. Stewart, and bride of Ireton,
Iowa, were visiting relatives here
last week.
Miss Ruth Swenson left for Red
Wing Thursday to visit relatives.
DIR. R. A. Peterson and wife of
Vesta and Mrs. Peterson's mother,
Mrs. Hoffstead of Swedesburg, Iowa,
were guests at the E. E. Peterson
home few days last week.
Mrs. Ellis and children of Red
wood Falls were guests at the E. j.
Babcock home few days last week.
Mrs. M. E. Lewis and children Of
Menahga are being entertained at
the home of Mrs. Lewis mother,
Mrs. Holt, in SWedes Forest.
William O. Russell was business
caller in Seaforth last Friday.
A. D. Mclean has moved his fam
lily into the Mrs. ]. L. Borg house in
Delhi during the time Of their house
building on the farm.
The Ladies' Aid of the Swedish
Lutheran church will serve picnic
dinner in the Alfred Hultquist grove
on Saturday Dinner will be ready
at one o'clock and continue till all
are served. Following the dinner
good program will be rendered.
Adults 25c. small children free.
Sanford w. Nelson and Miss Ida
Braafat. both of Swedes Forest.
were united in marriage Wednesday
at the home of the brides parents.
The young people are we'll and fav-
orably known to a good MANY of our
readers who will join in wishing
them smooth sailing across the sea
of life. and the best of everything.
Miss A. R. Piersol made a flying
trip to st. Paul the last of the week
Miss Edna Borg returned home on
Monday after making a months Wis
it with relatives and friends at Red
Wing and the twin cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Stewart left
last week for the west, intending to
spend six weeks or such a matter
with friends and relatives in Seattle,
Tacoma and other points.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-20
DELHI.

Mrs. Henry Hinge of Shakopee
was visiting last week at the home
of her son, F. E. Klinge.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Albrecht and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hillig of Morgan
were Sunday guests at the H. S.
Welder home.
The Presbyterian Sunday school
will have its midsummer picnic next
Friday at Rice Creek. Teams will
leave the church at nine in the morn
ing to convey those who wish to GO
to the grounds. Come with we'll
filled baskets and, as the surerin-
tendent puts it. bring your good
time along with YOU"
Miss Maud Little visited re latives
at Wabasso last week.
A. McCollum of st. Paul Park
was visiting last week at the home
of his cousin, Mrs. Isabel Mac
Dougall, and with friends in and
about town.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-06-20
DON'T WAIT.
Take Advantage of a Redwood Falls
Citizens Experience Before
It's Too Late.
When the back begins to ache.

When the back begins to ache,
Don't wait until the backache be-
comes chronic;
Till serious kidney troubles devel-
op;
Till urinary troubles destroy
nights rest.
Profit by Redwood Falls citizens
experience.
W. P. Elliott, Wyoming and Lin
coin streets, Redwood Falls, Mimi.
says: Il have taken Doan's Kidney
Pills off and on for the past ten
years with the best of results. | am
confident that this remedy can be
relied upon to relieve lsmeness and
soreness in the back. | have pro-
cured my supply of Doan's Kidney
Pills at Hitchcock's drug store and
consider them the best kidney medi-
cine to be had" Statement given
in September. 1907
THREE YEARS LATER.
MIR. Elliott was interviewed on
September Is, 1870 and he said: Il
can add to my former endorsement
OF Doan's Kidney Pills that the ben
eft they brought me has heen nor