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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
RESUME BUSINESS
AFT Err Big FIRE
No Interruption to Lar,ls Fac.
tory, and Williams Plant Will
Soon Be Going.

The fire on Friday afternoon viii
not materially interfere with the BUST
ness OF the plant OF the I.arus Bro
ther tobacco factory 10 South Twcn
ty-hEst Street. and tho contract with
the United States government to sun.
pl% no navy with tobacco for n ycart
Will be fulfilled.
Work VIII begin again, as usual, TO-
morrow morning. both at tho place
which was damaged by fro and at
he cuilingworth factory, on Main
street, between Twcnty-nfth and
twenty sixth Streets, which has been
used BY the company for sono time
The contract to repair tho damage to
tho building was lot yesterday. and i
force Of men will begin work to-n,or-
row morning. In thrco weeks. said
member OF the firm yesterday, every
thing should be as it was, and the fac.
tory will be working ut full swing and
at full time. The loss has not yet been
asccrtaincd, though 1t has been stated
that il is covered AS fully MS possible
by insurance.
The h. d. Williams Company. whose
plant was totally destroyed by tho
tire, has leased tho factory building ct
Sixth and Byrd Streets Machinery
Will be installed Immediately, and
operations resumed within the next
few rlnVS {5tfS'l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
Boys EYES|GHT
PARTLY RESTORED
Lad Suddenly Stricken Blind Is
Recovering From Delicate
Operation.

Marked Improvement was observed
ycaserday In tho condition Of Nathan
Spiihcrs, tho fourteen ycar-old boy,
upon whose brain an operation was
recently performed in the hope OF re-
STEERING Ills eyesight IL his room III
me Memorial hospital The youth was
able 10 identify objects and people,
though 90 far his eyes have been sub
jcctcd 10 no strong test There ;s every
reason to believe. II IS said. hat the
operation sill prove successful
Young Sriiberg Was stricken sudden
~ blind about ton days ago while IN
acbooI lIo was taken to the hospital,
ana one Of the most delicate opcr-
atoms in Tho history Of tho local med /.
Teal profession WIS performed
y small portion Of the skull was
removed 10 relieve pressure upon tho
optic nerves. and aince then the patient
mas been under careful treatment
Tho success of the operation is said
70 no renarka bic. and tho cago has
proven one OF absorbing interest to
Ricnmord Surgeons
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
CHILD WORKERS
TO HOLD MEETING
Will Gather at Capitol Wcdncs-
day to Discuss Coming
Conference.

Preparatory to tho Childrcns Con-
ference. soon to be held in Richmond.
there Will be a meeting OF workers
among children in tho hall OF the
House of Delegates, In tho State Capt.
tol. Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
Every one Interested in making the
conference a success is asked to be
present. 1t is hoped by it's promoters
that all women's and mothers organi-
"a tons Viii be represented
Miss Florence baltimore, secrctarr
Of the Child Helping Department OF
tho Russell Sage Foundation, will be
ar the meeting and will assist In its
deliberations.
DR.. Roy X. Flanagan, president OF
tho state Conference OF Charities and
Corrections. Will direct the program
OF the afternoon, and Or. j. T. Niasiin,
SO we'll known through his associa-
tion with childrcn's work. Mil offer
suggestions.
The recent exhibit Of children's work
in New York City, and tho revelation
made of what may be accomplished in
child welfare work. have inspired the
Richmond community to repeat here
something OF what was done
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
COLLEGE IS GIVEN
new SCHOLARSHIP
Gift in Memory OF Mrs. S. ].
Bagby-Anothcr Completed
by Richmond Man.

Dr. Charles II. 1tyland, treasurer OF
Richmond College, has received let
ter from Charles r. Bagby. OF EaI,t-
moro, inclosinE his check for 81 900
and asking that it lie used TO cndow Il
permanent scholarship In honor of his
mother. Mrs. sarah june nSgby. OF
King and Queen county. Mr. IA sby
desires that the award shall be- made,
when practica bic, N,o a student from
Ills native county.
Another scholarship Of $1,000 by j.
il, Paschnll. or ft,chmoni has just hocn
completed AMI made effective for Tic
last halfrscssiou.
On Tuesday evening, February cS, at
3:i5. Professor +. c. bingham. OF th@
CHAIR OF chemistry, will deliver, the
next faculty lecture on THE t,uEacrva-
ton Of Available Energy That this
jB 4 pertinent snbjcct Of discussion for
hnsincss people as we'll rs for ,ccil-
pical men. is Very cyidci,. when ono
considers that the efficiency ot our hes.
inclndescent lampr IS below 1 yer cont.
for moot oe,NthGm below por cent
while the freely ha6 an efficiency above
20 per cent
Tho series Of religious acrviceF which
has been conducted In the college
chapel ny Rev..l +. Wicker each day
during he rns, week has been well at
tended by the students. The closln;;
service last night WAS especially inter
csting. and Or. Wicker has Won n warn,
place In the heartsIof the boys
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26

rolled, and the surface treated With oil
ana asphHltupl properly prepared.
which serves not only to lay the dust,
but acts as binder and aids IN the
preservation OF the street Some eX-
Poriinents last year were not altogeth-
CT successful, having been laid too late
in the fall. when the weather was cold
For Cheaper Wull<uaya
~ substitute for, the present ob.
solctc system of paving sidewalks b.,
local assessments against property
owners, Mr. Boiling recommends that
ms streets are GRADED and gravcllcd.
the department. be authorized TO lay a
iour-1oot sidewalk at an approximate
cost OF SLIGO the linear foot Of street
which would add greatly to tho com.
for of lie public and overcome much
complain.
The engineer recommends that the
city acquire some largo track OF land
near tho city, which contains 5000
gravel for road-makinS.
The survey and mp of Washingto ton
Ward is reported as nearly complete,
and m appropriat ton is asked for
planting tho necessary corporations
stones and street corncr-atones as
permanent land markers. 1t is report
cd as OF the utmost Importance that %
sewerage system be constructed for
Washington Ward at an early dato,
the old pipe system being inadequate.
BY nnneSation the city has come
into possession Of tho Free Bridge,
and is now responsible for lis main
tcnance The bridge was erected many
years, owing to high water. unfuv-
the heavy traffic OF the present day.
and viii require constant watching and
much repair. pending tho completion OF
the proposed new Mnyo's Bridge Each
of the parks is treated In como detail
III the report. with list of improve
mcnts made and those recommended.
River Work Backward.
In the report on James River i'm
provcment, it is shown that tho
amount or material pumped from the
harbor during tho past year was less
than the amount pumped in previous
years, owing TO higher power, unfav-
orahlc weather conditions and repairs
TO the drcdge, which was only at worh
i26 days during the year. There was
expended Sa,0i7.G6 for pay roll and So
1890 for maintenance. supplies nn6
repairs. In all. 2l,5l6 cubic yards Of
material was pumped, the cost being
4e.6 cents per cubic yard which is re-
earded as very high. partly because
OF the necessity of shifting pump
mains, 1921 yards having been dc.
posted on the Fulton Flats and 5.52j
yards in the upper end Of tho TrigG
basin.
The engineers reports that is is I'M
portant that the new street leading &c
Fulton should be completed. including
a bridge over Gillic's Creek. An annual
appropriation IS asked FOR wallnG in
and covering Eacon's Quarter Branch
and Shockoc Creek, now an open
sewer and a continual nuisance to
AUDITING property owners Stralghtcn-
ing the creek would make available
for factories and warehouses n large
and conveniently situated area.
The City Engineer commcnds his
assistants and employees. who lin tho
face of many difficulties have per-
formed their duties faithfully, hon
cstly. and to tho best OF their abiii-
. ioc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
POLICE COURT CASES

two Brothers Brothers. sent to Jail Tor
Attempting Frnuduently to Obtain Money.
L. l.. Brothers and O. \. Brothers. broth
srs (whitel, were sentenced 30 thirty days
in Jail each Yesterday morninS from Police
Court on a charge OF attempting Ia Obtain
money by false pratenses from " L. Hazel
II was charged that the FIRST named
brothers attempted 10 obtain sIs and the
Sccond so2.no.
Tho case against G. Condinidhis tahi,e)
charged With running a gambling house at
l7io East Main street. Was continued 10
March 3. in tho meantime q warrant chars
Ing him with selling liquor without license
Uas sworn on, by Policeman Dusnn.
Robert Fennciy (colorcd), charged with
Interfering with two white women. was
placed under 500 security for twelve
months, which he was unable to give
Henry Ward. alias Howard tcolortd), wos
scnt TO jail for sixty days on ii charge st
forging the name OF L. j. Tender to
check for IS the Bank OF Commerce.
Tho case against James Neathery. James
Davis. and Earl Jennings. small white boys,
suspected Of stealing bicycles from tho
street continued to March 90. Rnt
James Ncathery was sentenced TO wash his
face. and Detective Sergeant Bailey under
took the job
Annie Robinson (colored) was put under
800 security for ninety days for shooting at
Abraham IIartncll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
WANTS COMPUTATION
Man Convicted OF killing His Wife OH
Evidence OF IIis Son.

Man Convicted OF killing His Wife OH
Evidence Of IIis Son.
In an effort to save tho life Of Pink
Mebanc. now in the State pcnttontiarya
awaiting execution for tho murder al
his Wife. Attorney r. II, Custer. OF
Danville, called on Governor Mann ycs-
terday The date set for the electro
ton is March 10.
According to tho attorneys state
ment. several months ago Mebane had
q fight with his son. and the mother
OF he hoy intcrfercd. III tho course
Of the row gun was fred the ciarge
entering the woman's body, her death
resulting in short time. Mcbane was
tried by the Pittsylvania Circuit Court.
lie was convicted largely on tho tes-
t!monE Of his son.
While lie was in jail awaiting re-
moyal to the penitentiary. tho boy was
shot and killed While attempting 10
burglarizc house III tho county In
tic night, Tic attorney socks Il COM
mutation of the scntcnco
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
LENTEN SERVICES
ferries Announced for st. Peters Church
During Scason.

ferries Announced for st. Pcter's Church
During Scason.
Catholics OF Richmond are preparing
for Lent. which begins Ash Wednesday.
March l. and the Lenten regulation
will be published in all the churches
Of the diocese to-day.
Tho following order OF services will
Wake place at st. Peters during the
forty days of fasting:
Sunday-Alass at T. and II a. NJ.
Sernton at S p. NJ.
vesperg will be chanted by d male
choir and altar boys. with sermon and
benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
The following subjects will be treated
at Sunday evening services during
Lent: r'The Importance Of salvation"
Hell PurSatory, Heaven" and MANS
Obligation to Profess RELIGION
Wcdncsday--(E Except Ash Wcdncs-
day and the last Wednesday OF Lent;
Short sermons and bcnediction at 8
a p. NJ.
Thursday. and Frday--Stations or
the Cross with bcnodiction at 8 p. NJ.
Tho hours for week day mass are
a.3o and S a. NJ. When only Two masses
are said tho hours will DO 2 and 5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
WANT STABLE PERMIT
Big Ice Cream Factory Want. to Get
Close TO JcTcrnon Hotel.

Big Ice Cream Factory Want. TO Get
Close 70 Jcffcrn0n Hotel.
Proposing the erection OF an $4,000
brick and concrete ice cream factory
of a Wholesale character not hitherto
attempted III Richmond. application will
b. made to tho Council Committee on
Ordinance, Charter and Reform TOT
morrow night for permission 70 erect :,
stable for sixteen horses OF. the prem
Uses. The factory vii! stand al the cor
ncr OF jefferson and Cary streets, on
tho vacant block near tbs Jefferson
Hotel, the stable 10 face on the alley.
running from Jefferson 10 Madison
Streets. between Main anu Cary streets.
The concern Is known rs the Purity
Ice Cream Corporation. AMI is repre-
scented by G. d. Wingheld as managing
director. II has a capital stock max
imun, OF 100000 and minimum Of
$4,000. The application is to erect a
trick and concrete ireproot stable IN
rear OF the factory proper.
Alderman Kahn, of Henry Ward in
vitcs any citizens who may he opposed
TO a stable In that locality TO appear
before the committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
INTEREST ON FUNDS
Tnlk In Hcnrrco About ray From
Tlanks for County Drponitn


Ranks for County Deposits
Some taxpayers In !Ienrico county
are concerning Themselves over The
tact that funds Of that county do no,
draw per cent. interest from the
various repositories designated by
Tire asurcr llechler All local banks
pay 5 per cent. on savings accounts
but the county funds arc maintained
upon checking accounts. which do not
pay interest eHrep, By special agree
ncnt. 4#m
Tho county Treasurer under the las
is responsible for tho safety OF tho
money. and. TO use his own expression.
may keep the money in my shoe IL /
see fit"
The county now has 4 little mora
than 10000 on deposit in four local
banks, none OF which IS drawing In
tcrest.
1T Is understood that this matter
will DO made an issue IN tile political
campaign, which is now IN It's carly
stages Opponents for the Office or Mr.
Eechler, II Is said. viii insert a ;ilank
in their platform TO the effect that IL
elected they will Deposit the cotintys
funds that they may draw interest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
FORMING CORN CLUBS
Boys OF Henrico show Interest in
Agricultural Work.

To complete the organization Of
boys corn clubs In Henrico county
superintendent OF Schools Arthur D
Wright has arranged to hold two moet-
ings Tuesday. ono at the Ridge High
School and another at tho varina High
School 4 corn club was organized
Yesterday at the Highland Park High
School.
Youths OF the county arc displaying
marked interest in the promotion OF
this phase OF agricultural work and
there is spirited and friendly rivalry
between the various clubs in their
contest for the prizes which have been
offered for the best products.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
Cratcrnitr BANQUET.

Members of Gamma Omicron Chapter.
Psi Omega Fraternity. Of tho Medical
College OF Virginia. enjoyed their anaT
fsrson Hotel, Or. Frank ". stiff acted
as POSTMASTER and called upon many
Of those present for brief talks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
POLICE EXAMINATION
Many Applicants for Thirty Positions
----- VIII he Tested NueAInT.

The examination OF tho 100 and more
applicants for tho thirty positions on
the police force recently created by
act OF Council Will be held in tho
Council chamber in tho City Hall on
Tuesday afternoon. The examination
Will hcSin at o'clock.
There arc how siXty-nvc mon on the
eligible list, but all must take tho
examination Tuesday, for tho Board OF
Police Commissioners is determined to
get only tho best men.
The examining board Is composed OF
Commissioners Bradley. Gordon and
We'll.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
LECTURE ON ENERGY
Professor HinEhnm 10 Talk on Con-
scryntion Of Forces.

Believing that conservation OF ma
terlal things. so much discussed in
these times, IS OF insignificant impor-i
tance compared 10 tho conservation Of
available energy, Professor Eugene G.
Bingham, ot Richmond Collage. pro
poses to discuss the latter proposition.
He will deliver lecture. having Con
servation OF 4Nyailarfc Energy as his
topic III the chapel OF the collega On
Tuesday evening. February 20, at sis
o'clock Professor Bingham Is in
charge OF tho dc department. OF chemistry
at thc college.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
VISIT MAYO BROTHERS
Rich,uond Doctors to Learn Something
From World ltcnowned Physicians.

Or. Fl. G. Bryan, ". r. oppenhimer
aud stuart Nct;uirc left yesterday to
Visit tho Mayo brothers. renowned
physicians. In Rochester. MINI. They
will be away for about two weeks
The Mayo brothers arc among the
greatest physicians In The world. and
their ability Is everywhere recognized.
The Eichmpnd physicians so to learn
something of the methods of these
Grea: healcrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
temperance Address.

Gospel Temperance" Will DO the sub
jact OF IN address Tonight In the Union
StatioU Methodist Church by Mrs May
Pauline Sharks, Of New jersey. nat ton
al lecturer OF the Moments Christian
Temperance Union. Under tic direc.5
ton OF IT, l.. Sneaker. special musical
program will DO carried out BY the
choir, ssys
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
ORGAN RECITAL
MIR. Webb to Give Entertainment ut
Church of Covenant

Shepherd Webb. tho we'll known or.
sanist, will give an organ and song
recital in the Church OF the Covenant
on Tuesday evening. February cS. at
Sis o'clock. Flo will DO assisted by
Mrs. IIequcmbourg, violin soloist OF
the Richmond Philharmonic Society;
Mrs William +. Mcneil. soprano: W.
Douglas Gordon, baritone. and Webb
b. HILL tenor 5l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
BLUES SMOKER
Company Enjoys Smoker Given by
NOn-t.OIn niIsSIoncd Onlccrs.

Company Enjoys Smoker Given by
NOn-tOnt Questioned Officers
Non commissioned officers OF Com
panyC, 1chmoni Light Infantry Blues
last night ticatcd ther comrades Of
lower rank 10 n smoker and bnnduet
which was served and smoked in tho
room Of Company q, that company
Whlch IS still 4 part Of the dream OF
tho Battalion.
Officers of the other companies were
invited and We're present They were
invited to speak and sing. Some tried
to 10 Goth Some succeeded in sing
lnE: also some succeeded in spea king
hnt neither their songs nor their
speeches are for here.
c,oonel Dempsey, u s. g.. retired
was the FIRST called on for A speech
Ho sroko OF tbs woful lack Of military
knowledge in Virginia. lie cited tho
Instance OF a. iirery-stable Keeper who
wanted to start a cavalry company. lie
wanted to start tho cavalry company
because It would help his business in
hiring horses. He was asked BY Col
oncl Dempsey if the troopers would
use the Same horses In practice.
NO. sir. ha said. In reply. "Yon
know, I'm enEe ged In horse trading,
md my horses change every week"
And yet" said Colonel Dempsey,
The wanted to start a cavalry company.
ou can see the reason why.
II am glad to be with you, boys. and
hope when you travel through the
State you will talk mIlitsry."
There were other speeches, and
there were many songs. Surgeon J.
Fulmer Bright was called on for that
old song as to why tho South is going
dry. lie addressed himself to another
subject.
esss. 4Sht tt.itt,
Ellis tioodo Is confined TO his home aIs
East Main Street With n severe attack Or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
PLAY AT NORTHSlDE
Comedy VIII he Presented by Girls of As
censiUn Chapel. t

censiUn Chapel. I
\ comedy. ",iis Model Wife" will be pro-
scented IN the Northsidc Hall. Highland
.Park, on Tuesday evening nj $50 By the
Girls Chapter OF Ascension Chapel
Tho girls ana their assistants have been
wording hard q; rnhcnraals, and crcditabie
performance Is expected. Tho entertainment
1, Tor tho bencnt ct thc building fund OF
tbs chapel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
SHOW PISTOLS STOLEN

Important Adjunct TO Dividing tbs Trail
Taken From Academy.
mo revovers hoonsing to the Robert
Edcson Company. which PLAYED Where the
Trail Divides here last night wcre stolen
from tho Academy OF Music
Captain Mcmahon, OF the detective force,
was nt,iicd y tho theft. and no searched
nil tho extra }iayars and the whole theatre
IN an ondcavor to find The n;saing guns.
They could not be found. but the play man
aged to get without them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
sill Alarm OF FIRE.

stu Alarm Of Fire.
\ still alarm Of fire was sent In ycster-
DAY afternoon from the residence OF Gilbert
Hunt, pol Floyd Avenue where falling ashes
had started fire under tho kitchen range
Tho damage was only nominal. hremen hav-
ing no difficulty in cXtinSuishinE tho blaze.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
Airs Inn.s l,niia,.

Mrs claude Z. Jorcs. who was operated
upon at the Memorial Hospital FOR appcndi-
citis has recovered sufncantl; to DO ahie
10 be- out in FEW days III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26

The pay roll OF the Engineering Dc
Partment for the scar was sa0,3lo,
making the percentage OF cost for en-
EinecrinG and supervision 80 per cent.
or much less than the average est.
mated cost of engineering and super
vision, per cent being ordinarily al
lowed BY railway and other large cor
DOrntfous
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26
What Work IInn Cost.

Expenditures for Improvement and
maintenance including tho srounda
and parks, were as follows: Streets
generally, sas124s.aa; special accounts
ana bond Issue, secl.3l5.26 annexed
territory. s35.125.sa; wa shinston Ward.
;l56io.55: grounds and parks s47,-
I6i.3; James River Improvement, S14,-
Si?io This makes total Of work
done on vouchers OF this department
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26

III with TheumatIsm.
Ellis fioodo Is confined TO his home a,s
East Main Strcot with severe attack of
innammatory rheumatism. lie has been III
FOR six weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-26

rolled, and tho surface treated With oil
and asnhHltupl properly prepared
which serves not only to lay the dust
but acts as binder and aids IN the
preservation OF the street Some eX-
Porinents last year We're not altogeth-
CT successful, having been laid too late
in The fall. when the weather was cold
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26
HOW WE DO 1T


remembers.
whenever
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26
ROYAL Perduisites.

The king has many privileges which
he never exercises. He enjoys an i'm
memorial right to all gold and silver
mines, not only Oh his own land, but
upon any Of his subjects lands within
his dominiOns. So shareholders in
Rand and Westralian mines would
have to forego their dividends If the
king felt avariciously disposed. The
king is also entitled to yearly tribute
from his tailor, consisting of a pair Of
white doves, pound of cummin seed,
a pair of scarlet hose and silver
needle.
All surgeons and whales caught i'll
British waters are royal perquisites
The whale has a split liability. Its
tail belongs to the queen, while its
head goes to the king. 1t is generally
assumed that the partition was decid.
ed upon in order that the queen should
always be supplied with whalebone,
but if so the founder of this act of
benefcence committed the mistake Of
giving the queen the wrong half
London Chronicle.