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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
FAIR PROSPECTS
BEST EVER KNOWN
Manager Lloyd Already Arrang-
ing to Take Care of Crowds
in October.

Manager Lloyd, OF the State Fair
reports from headquarters that the
attendance at the fair this year will
from all indications at this time, be
greater than ever before. Many let
ters OF inquiry have been received
from all sections of the State, and
many from distant points.
I'm order to meet any apparent lack
OF accommodations for visitors" said
Mr.. Lloyd last night, I'VE will he glad
TO file the addresses of any citizen
who may have extra rooms to be let
during the week OF the fair. We will
be glad TO inform inQuirers where they
may secure board and lodgii gs, when
they find the hotels filed From the
interest shown in the fair this early,
am inclined to think that we Will he
crowded fair week as we were never
crowded before.
MIR. Lloyd also said that the number
OF exhibitors in all classes was greater
than ever before. This indicates" he
said. that the success of the fair last
year and the years before has accele-
rated everything. and that we are to
continue growing until we outSrow
the present grounds and become an
interstate institution, the possible
magnitude of which it is Impossible
even to imagine"
There is one department that the
members of the association are n little
anxious about. and that is the depart
ment of dairies and dairy products.
The State department will be asked 40
take a more active hand In this, and
IT is likely that the fears of the com :
mittee may prove without foundation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
7 THIEVES DOING
MUCH BUSINESS
Two Hotels Report Losses, and
Woman Is Robbed at Rail
way Station.

Thieves in tn. last two days have
been reaping a rather rich harvest. and
seven complaints came into the Police
Department yesterday morning and
last night.
Yesterday morning c. S. Steel, q
guest at the Richmond Hotel, reported
that $50 in currency. a solid gold
watch, which contained his wife's pho
tograph, small link chain and n mile
age book over the Southern Railway
for 800 miles were stolen. Mrs NJ. l..
Shields, OF Ronceverte. w. Va. had
stolen from her at the Chesapeake and
Ohio Station a suit case containing a
number OF valuable dresses and other
wearing apparel OF her own and some
child's dresses
L. NJ. Matthews was robbed OF saw
eral tools, taken out of a tool box at
Eighth and Grace Streets. and NJ Per-
kins. working in the 500 block of
North Tenth Street, was also robbed of
severa! carpenters tools.
Andrew Snydeckcr. guest ct Muir
phys Hotel, reported that he was
robbed OF a suit case containing suit
of clothes and 4 lot of underwear and
a shaving set. rr
Theo. Angelacca. of Floyd Avenue and
Robinson Street. was robbed OF a guam
tity of cigars. cigarettes and chewing
gum
w A. Kleversahl. of S16 West Broad
Street, reported last night that his
place had been broken into from the
rear and that he was robbed of SIT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
ARREST PREACHER
FOR DISTURBANCE
Bitter Row in Halifax Church
Over Two Members Who
Voted wet"

Having preacher arrested because
his sermons tended TO provoke n
breach OF the peace is a somewhat
new proceeding in Virginia and VET
II happened a few days ago Rich
monders who CHANGED 10 lie present
during the past week at the annual
meeting OF the Dan River Baptist AS
ISOLATION bring the story.
1t seems that AT local option cleo
ton recently held in one of the magis-
terial districts of Pittsylvania county.
two members Of a Baptist Church OF
Glover voted for the saloon. There.
upon the preacher, highly indignant.
denounced the men from the pulpit.
The two members, incensed at The
language used. caused "A warrant 10
issue for the minister's arrest, cnsrs-
ing that mis- words were such as we're
calculated to cause row. which would
ne inimical to the peace and dignity
of the Commonwealth
Having given bail. the pastor had a
meeting of his faithful members and
elected delegates to the annual meet :
Ing of the Dan River Association The
other faction. gathering arounu them
a part of the membership, also met
and chose set of delegates. The
preacher and his adberents then met
and turned the wet" brethren ont OF
the church.
At the meeting OF the association.
the contesting delegations from the
Glover Church applied for admission,
and n committee was appointed to hear
both sides. This body reported that
the two men were irregular as dele
gates. having been declared outcasts
from the church So the preacher S
side was victorious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
new TROLLEY LINE
OPENS MORROW
Richmond and Henrico Takes
Distinguished Party on In
spection Tour.

Nearly 800 men. prominent In the
citys official and business life. We're
guests yesterday of the Richmond and
Henrico Railway In tour over the
tracks OF the now road. which begins
operations tomorrow. They ended
the trip with a luncheon ., the car
barns, on the Government Road. Full
ton.
The trip was an immense success
from every viewpoint. Mayor Rich
nrdson was the guest OF honor. while
others OF the party included President
Forbes. e-Presidant jenkins. Cen
eral Manager Bailey, Secretary
Treasurer Hagnn. Attorney Kelley
nearly all the members OF the CITY
Council and other city officials and
business men.
Six cars were required to accommo-
date the party. The trip began from
Proceeding west along Broad Street
to Fifth. the trollcys moved to the
end of the line. on Brook Avenue, and
then turned east, again passing through
Broad Street to Eleventh. and into
Marshall and over tho big viaduct, and
proceeded TO the eastern terminus.
At the car barns luncheon was served.
having been prepared by Caterer G. y.
Guvernator The official inspection
tour ended at the starting point at
$50 o'clock
The new cars are the same type as
the pay-as-y ou-cnter irollcys operated
by The Virginia Railway and Power
Company over its Broad and Main
Street division. They are red and
easily distlnguishable from the cars OF
the old company.
The new road Will he In operation
tomorrow morning. The FIRST car w.if
leave the barns on the Government
Road about 3 a. NJ, and half an hour
later five minute schedule will he
maintained over the whole system.
Arrangements have been made with
the Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany for an interchangeable transfer
system. Transfers Will be issued at
all points OF diversion OF the two lines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
BOARD TO DIVIDE
REWARD NONE
Amount Offered for Arrest Of
Gregory Received at Police
Headquarters.

major Werner yesterday received 4
check for $3.50 from the American
surety Company. OF New York, which.
through It's Special attorney, Ernest
foihdeNter. offered reward of 81 600
Tor the arrest and detention of Louis
A. Gregory. absconding cashier of tn.
atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The
check was made out to Major Werner
ana 1t VIII be presented by him to the
5oard OF Police Commissioners for ac-
non az to disbursement in tile meetint.
oil the Board Wednesday night.
me. remaining $3.50 of the sum of :
iered as reward was sent 10 Tho
Denver police authorities. but as there
was mutual agreement that the re
"hrh should be equally divided be-
tween the two departments. Major
Werner Will suggest to the Board that
$.'V moro be sent to the authorities
OF the Western city
Gregory was arrested on private &,
formation received here. and was
brought back by Captain McNahon
through his counsel. Attorneys Harry.
NJ. Smith. Jr.. and Robert II. Tallev
he pleaded guilty 10 the Indictment
ana was sentenced to three years IN
the penitentiary A stay of oxecu-
ton for two months was granted at
his request. however. so that he r1irh,
remain in the city Jail for that time
and aid the railway auditors in chect +.
ing UP his falsfcd accounts. The
term in Jail will not be deducted from
thc penitenuary sentence. Gregory
may. however he released for good
beharior at the expiration of half his
term $50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
WORK ON NEW CLUB
Handsome Home for Westhnm Fishing
mud Country Folk NcnrInE Comnlctinn.

Handsome Home for westhnm Fishing
mud Country Folk Nearing Completion.
Work on the $4,000 home OF the
Westham Fishing and Country Club
Is now going rapidly ahead. and, il
Is expected. Will be completed with
in six weeks. The clubhouse is on the
Cary Street Road. near the raw col
1ege site.
An artificial lake IS also to be con
Etructed for the use OF the members.
y dam. 900 feet long is being built
md waters TO fill the pond will he
diverted from Westham Creek. # will
be stocked with silver perch and black
bass. q large consignment OF these Ash
having been ordered from Wytheville
They will arrive thiH week.
The membership OF the club Will be
limited to twenty
Each OF the present members-Ed =
gar Allan, Jr, c. r Moore. /. O Mil
Ter. James PEBBLES, r Elwocd Tragic
and Clifford Smith-owns property near
the club and probably will. for their
personal use, build bungalows.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
PONY CONTEST OPENS
TOMORROW MORNING
Every Boy and Girl in Virginia Should Be Inter
ested in This Announcement-Nomin
Can Be Made at Any Time

was there ever n girl or boy who
was not in love with a pretty pony?
Did any girl or boy ever see one of the
beautiful little animals without i'm
mediately falling in love with 1t?
1t is knowing how the little animals
make the hearts of all girls and boys
beat with excitement. that caused The
Times dispatch to decide to conduct n
pony and cart contest and give the
opportunity to two girls or boys to
have such an outfit absolutely free.
Not every child can have a pony
but any one who has an ounce of en-
ergy has an equal opportunity to win
one of the two outfits to be given
away by The Times Dispatch in this
contest All that is necessary to start
Is to read carefully all the particu.
lars of the contest, have your nomina
ton sent in. call at this Office for a
receipt book and then start to work
The ones who have the ability and
push to go out and get busy are the
ones who Will stay at the top of the
race.
Three years ago The Times -Dispatc
conducted pony contest and il was
the main topic of conversation
throughout this community. All who
were connected with 1t We're perfectly
satisfied and liberal prizes We're
awarded. This time The Times.Dis-
patch Is going one further and giving
two pony outfits. five beautiful dia-
mond rings. five high grade bicycles
and five gold watches
Many new features will be embodied
In the contest this time that will favor
the contestants. One of the pony
outfits is to be given to the contestant
who makes the best showing in Rich
mond and the other to the one who
~ "a L. 1a.
Richmond. This puts out of town con.
testants on an equal basis with local
contestants. and 1t goes without say.
ing that there will be many out of.
town entries.
The other prizes will be awarded
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
Love, AS USUAL,
DISCOVERS WAY
Abandoned by Her Father, Sadie
Ritter Secures Through
Court Husband.

Declaring that her father had aban-
doned her since ne preferred against
her in Police Court a charge of being
incorrigible and was rebuked by Jus
tice Crutchield. eighteen-year- old
Sadie p. Ritter, though under age, sue
ceeded Yesterday In the Hastings Court
in securing license to marry y. Car
lyle Floyd. who Is but one year older
Upon her declaration that she had
been abandoned by her father 1t lay
within the province of the court to
allow the issuance Of the marriage
license to her. and Judge Witt SO
ordered. Floyd's mother was present
to give her consent to his marriage.
and both were made happy. The we'd
ding was scheduled for yesterday
afternoon.
Miss Ritter went to work in Peters
burg recently, receiving only $3.50 a
week. which was not enough to pay
her living expeGes She returned
home. and was brought into court by
her father on n charge of being in
corrlgible Justice Crutchheld dis
missed the-ehargc against the spirited
young girl. and reprimanded the father
for his action.
a license was also issued to Sam
Budman and Minnie F'eldman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06

according to districts. as explained in
detail in the announcements This
equalizes the competition, making il
possible for many contestants to win
prizes even though they are bested in
the race for the pony. Every one OF
the prizes are valuable ones and we'll
worth working for.
The pony outfits have already been
purchased and will in Il few days be
ready to be seen And such outfits!
Boys and girls. when you see them
there Will no longer be a single doubt
in your minds as to your entering the
contest.
1t Is safe to say that the two outfits
purchased by The Times-D Dispatch to
be given away In this contest are the
prettiest and most valuable outfits of
their kind that have ever been seen in
Richmond No expense has been SPAR
cd and when the beautiful little ami
mails make their first appearance on
the streets of Richmond, every one
VIII stop to speak a work of admira-
ton.
Welsh ponies are the most expen-
sive and attractive. and in every way
the most desirable of any ponies that
can be bought. They are as tame as
can be and just the thing for children
to drive. There is not the slightes.
doubt but what every boy and girl in
the city will fall in love with them to
such an extent that they will not rest
until having entered the contest.
1t will be fair. clean competition,
that girls and boys from every part OF
the state will enter. Hundreds of en-
tries are expected and those who enter
right in the start will naturally have
some advantage over the later ones.
The contest opens tomorrow morn
ing and nominations are now in line.
AS soon as contestant enters, the
next thing to do is to call at The
Times Dispatch office for full infor-
nation. receipt books. etc. AS soon al
that is done. 1t is get busy. and keep
at it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
LOWEST BIDDER
ENTERS PROTEST
Heating System Award by
School Board Questioned by
Peck-Hammond Co.
GOES TO COMMON COUNCIL
Chairman Hutzler Explains Why
Board Took Determined
Stand.

Because the City School Board saw
fit to award the contract for heating
and .ventilating the new building to be
erected on the site of the old Madison
School to the American Heating and
Ventilating Company, In spite of the
fact that the Peck-Hammond Com
pany was the lowest bidder. the local
representative of the latter concern
has employed counsel and will bring
the matter before the Common Coun
ell at It's meeting tomorrow night.
Before coming to the conclusion to
have the Council act, J. Hanson Mitch
ell. Richmond agent of the Peck Ham
mond Company. has had some CORE
spondence with Chairman Charles
Hut4ler. Of the School Board, in the
effort 10 have the board reconsider.
and since the employment of Eugene
c. Massie as counsel conferences have
been held with Mr.. Hutzler but with
small success.
Expected n Protest.
Speaking of the case last night. Mr..
Hutzler said that the board, in award
ing the contract to the American Hcat-
ing and ventilating Company. did so
for the best interests of the city we
expected at the time that our action
would be questioned he said. and we
arc prepared to make such eNpla ma
lions as the Council may ask. Sew.
eral members OF the board. Including
myself. know from observation tbs
efficiency OF the American Heating. and
Ventilating system; besides. its demon
tration before the board when the two
systems were under discussion wac
much palmer than that OF the Peck
Hammond Company.
The system we recommend to the
Council for the new school has been
thoroughly tried out in some of the
school buildings here and has come
under my observation in places entirely
foreign TO the schools of Richmond.
Several members of the board made a
trip TO Petersburg for the purpose OF
looking into the system, which had
been installed III one of the schools
there. and found II most satisfactory"
In making these statements Mr.. Hutz-
Ter says that he does not in the small
est way disparage the efficiency of the
Peck Hammond Company. In fact, he
and other members of the board are
satisfied that 1t is thoroughiy compe-
tent 10 carry out the terms of the con-
tract. and that the bond II agrees to
furnish Will give the same protection
to the city as the guarantee OF the
American Heating and Ventilatinh
Company TO keep the system in work
ing order for one year.
Al all events, however. the board
has decided to stand by its original
action. and in spite OF the request that
the report of the board be withdra vn.
no such course will be taken. and the
matter will go TO the Council as IL now
stands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
HORSE SHOCKED
Unable to Move After Receiving Cur
rent FrOm New Street Chr CnmnnnN.

w G. Albert. of 92O Brook Avenue.
reported to the police yesterday after
noon a peculiar accident to his horse.
The animal was standing In front OF
his place when II appeared as ii sud
denly stricken with an unknown dis.
ease Though the horse trcmbled vio-
lently, 1t was unable to move, and
people in the neighborhood watching
the horse also felt the shock of n
something unknown. Investigation
proved that horse and bystanders haG
been shocked by electricity running
down an iron pole OF the Richmond
and Henrico Railway. No one was
injured. but it was some time before
the horse could move.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
DROUGHT is BROkEN IN
BLUE RIDGE SECTION
[special 70 INC Times.pispatch.l

Harrisonburg. Va, August 5.-The
unprecedented drought in tho Blue
Ridge section was broken to-day by
the first rain in about three months.
Rain is also reported from the Alle-
ghany sections.
southern Railway men here report a
cloudburst last night down the Valley.
Two bridges over Goose Creek, a mile
apart. at Delaplane and Markham,
were washed away with abutments
All traffic VIII be delayed probably
until Wednesday. Passengers and ex-
press cannot be transferred. Men are
working on the track in two feet OF
water.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
Registered Autonobils List

The Times Dispatch received Yesterday
from the Secretary OF the Commonwealth a
complete printed list OF all motor cars reg
istercG in Virginia up to July H. The high"
est number in the book is No. 1885. the own
er being l. F. Hnnkins of Salem. Msny have
heen registered since July Il. although deal
ers estimate that there nearly Loo au-
tomcbiles in Virginia on which the license
tax has not been paid. The blue tag is
the tax receipt for 1911.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
POLICE COURT CASES
\. w. Gholsnn Dismissed of Chnrge q
Ernudulently OhtnIninE Mntchcs

John Foster. colored. was dismissed
IN Pciice Court yesterday morning OF
me charge OF assaulting Jacob Shike-
, y. W. Gholsan. a jeweler. of brakes
srancn' charged with obtaining two
watches from y. +. Jacobs & Son
under false pretenses, was dismissed
on payment OF costs He is alleged
10 have presented worthless check
'or go in payment for the watches.
An attachment was issued for Mar
snail Vaughan. arrested the night be-
tore by Bicycle Policeman Napier on
a charge of recklessiy driving his au-
tomobilc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
JUMP TWO STORIES
One FLYING Negro Knocks Hole I'm
Ground After High Dive.

'rUHHU HTtcr NfEh Dive.
Dropping headforemost out OF the
second-story window in the rear of
the house at 5liIa Catherine Street
early last night. two negroes ESCAPED
as four police officers raided the house
as gambling den Eight Other ne
sroes were bottled up in small room
and caught. though thew attemnted
divers means of escaping T,co
EGN!eo beneath bed. and were
IIohptIy pulled out. Another got I'M
der the washstand. but ii was too
small to hide his BODY. Anothar
crawled into a Kitchen cabinet bur the
door didn't close. and the officers saw
MIN The other negroes dived GU, Of
me window. both landing on their
heads. one struck the ground so hard
mat he left a hole large enough in
wnieh 10 place watermelon. The
raid was made by Detective Krencel
ana ana Pa,rolmen Napier. Samuels and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
CNInrch Enrncr NIurdercI

Rlleish, \. c., August 5-The little
town of Fremont in Wayne county
was startled about II o'clock tonight,
when rider salloped into town and
announced that murder had been done
farmer. Lewis McIver, had shot and
killed instantly neighbor named
George MoDufiie The cause OF the
killing Is not yet definitely known.
McIver fed and a sherifs posse has
started in pursuit
Both parties are colored farmers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06

The regular meeting OF the Common Coun-
ell tomorrow night at o'clock and that
OF the Committee on Finance at 40 are the
only municipal meetings yet scheduled for
the week, Others. however. probabi will he
called from time to time
The Council docket L. unusually hravy this
month and effort is helng made Ia have
as many members present as possible as
some of the measures 10 come up are of
great Importance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
REUNION IS HELD
At FISHERS HILL
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

WOODSTOCK, Va. August 5.-Thc an
nual Confederate reunion at Fishers
Hill. under the auspices of Slower
Camp Confederate Veterans. of Stras :
burs was held to-day. but because of
the rain and unsettled condition of
the ather the crowd was the small
est since these reunions have begun.
not more than 5000 people being in
attendance. Congressman Helm, of
Alabama. who was to he the speaker
OF the day. was prevented from being
there by wash-out on the Southern
Railroad
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
DYNAMITE VICTIM
Negro I'm Hospital Mny Die ms Result
OF Burns.

Edward Barlsley. colored, thirty four
ears OLD, lies at the point of death
IN virginia Hospital as result Of
ourhs and bruises sustained from
a dynamite explosion at the
nayton Goal Mines. in Henrico
county Berkeley was omnloveS
ny tho Old Dominion Coal Com
pany, and was aiding in the work Of
blasting when he was injured bv n
premature blast Friday afternoor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
Resolutions of ue.,,ect

Resoiutions OF respect. adopted b. the
Richmond Bar Association on the death Of
II ST. John Coulter. were presented in the
Law and Equity Court yesterday oy r "
Pitcher. Judge Ingram ordered them spread
on the records OF the court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
Miss Cumming. Leave, Ho,n,to,

MISS Ida Cummings. who has been
S1tins assistant superintendent of tha
y rGlnia Hospital for short while
has given up that work and viii re-
turn TO private nursing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
Du.,ncs, cou,cs Heavy u,,,,

Postmaster Edgar Allan, Jr., said
yesterday that the Richmond post Office
is now handling more business and
that the mails are heavier than ever
known before AT this season He at
tributes the fact to general bust
ness activity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
ChnrEen Win Theft

Nora Nash, colored, was arrested last
night on charge of stealing s225
from ]. III White.
Jam Randall, colored, was arrested
on charge of Stealing $3.50 from S.
Ullmans Sons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
Building P.rp,it

permit was issued in the Office Al,
GUIDING inspector Beck yesterday morning
allowing W. T. Mcdowell 10 erect franz
dwelling on tho east side OF Twen,Ietb
street between Q and Streets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06
Judgment Awarded.

Judgment OF $1,000 was entered In tho
Law and Equity Court yesterday in the suit
of ]. a. Connolly & Company against N. and
Esther Godstcln.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06

Marriage licenses were issued in the clerks
office 81 the Hastings Court yesterday TO 4
CARLYLE Floyd and Miss sadie =. Ritter; sam
Budm,n and Miss Minnie Feldman.