The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-17
I H|RD-TERMERS
ARE NOT CASTDOWN
They Believe Virginians in Dele
cation Will Vote for
Roosevelt.
SOME INSIDE" INFORMATION
Told OF Deal Between Alvah
Martin and Senator
Dixon.
SOME INSIDE" INFORMATION
Times-Dispatch Bureau.
. BollinSbrook Street,
(Phone 1850,
Petcrshurr n 1nnn 1e

delegates from Virginia, Instructed
for Roosevelt have been thrown out
by the national committee, the Roosc-
Veit faction of the Republican party
mere Is not cast down on the con-
irary' the leaders are very much
oEtcred by the secret information
telegraphed by their representative,
DE- j. Is. Halligan, of Brunswick coun-
~ who has been on the ground in
Chicago for the past ten days. closely
watching events. DR.. Iialligan sent
word yesterday to State chairman
Jesse Newcomb. of the Roosevelt fac
tIon. that eighteen of the Taft dele
gates from Virginia would vote for
Roosevelt on the first ballot this re-
suit following AN alleged deal" be-
tween Altah Martin. national com
mitteeman, and Senator Dixon, the
Roosevelt manager. There has been
rumored for some time that some of
tho Taft delegates from Virginia
would FLOP" to Roosevelt.
Contracts for New Buildings.
l. Z. Alley e. Co.. wholesale grocers
and candy manufacturers, has award
ed TO G. b. Keeler & Son. the contract
FOR the erection of Il large brick build
Ing on South Union Street for the
company's occupancy next fall. This
new building Will be If brick. three
stories high. with a frontage of forty
moor Will be used for Offices and ship
ping purposes; the second floor and
basement for storage. and the third
floor for manufacturing
The wholesale business of the CITY
u being gradually transferred from
Sycamore Street to other locations
having better shipping facilities. until
now Sycamore Street is occupied al
most solely BY the retail trade.
fnr
immense factory buildings by the
'B;ritish- american Tobacco COMPANY.
or the property on Lawrence and
Perry Streets. recently purchased, will
soon be given out.
Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Jones have ac-
cepted plans for a handsome dwelling
to be erected this summer on West
over Avenue. in the Walnut Hill SUI
burb.
Baseball situation.
1t is reported that President Boat
wright may not call the league meet
ing for the division of the new play
ing schedule as requested by the Pet
ersburs club, But that he will take
the matter up with Petersburg. with
the expectation that n satisfactory re-
arrangement can be made without the
necessity of calling n meeting ON
ms matter 1t is expected that he will
DC heard from tomorrow.
Girl Broke Arm.
Gertrude. the eight-year- old daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Short, re-
siding on Hinton Street, while PLAY
friends early last night, stumbled and
fell and sustained the fracture of
one of her arms. She received i'm
mediate attention.
Police officer Suspended.
At meeting of the Police Com
missioners yesterday Bicycle Omcer
Hubbard was suspended, for the rea-
son, it is said of his refusal, as di-
rected. 10 assist in the service of
dos-catching in the city; that is, in
accompanying and protecting the dog
catchcrs while at work. Furthe.
hearing will be given. Officer Hub
bard have been on the force for many
years, and has made q faithful and
capable man.
Misunderstanding Road.
Forces are engaged ut two points
between this city and LynchburE in
double tracking the Norfolk and West
ern Railway. Eventually. it is under
stood, the double tracks will be con-
tinued to Norfolk.
branch OF the Norfolk and Western
repair shops will be established in
DinwidAie county, Very near this
city.
News Notes In Brlef.
The Petersburg Savings and Insur-
ance Company has declared a quarter
ly dividend OF 1-2 per cent upon its
capital stock. payable July lst.
Joint meeting of the Board or
Aldermen and Common Council VIII
be called for some day the latter part
OF this month, for the purpose of
electing a police commissioner to sue
Gees Captain William \. Bond. whose
term expires on July l. Captain
Bond is candidate for reelection,
but he is to have strong opposition.
The head OF the supposed mad
dog. killed on Saturday, have been
sent to Washington for examination.
Meantime, the several horses bitten
by the animal are under special nos
pital treatment.
The Kings Daughters district
nurse reports having de ISIS visits
during the past month and to have
administered TO many sick and needy
persons.