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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
DEATH REMOVES
SOLDIER CITIZEN
Joseph c. Dickerson, Prominent
in Business and Municipal All
fairs, Dies in 74th Year.

joseph c. Dickerson died at his resl-
denee. 2al6 East Marshall Street. last
night at o'clock. He was In the
seventy-fourth year of his a sc. having
been born in this city June 2s. 1899
From the time that he began the har-
ness business here in 1858. Mr.. Dick
erson had been one OF the most promi-
nent men in the political and civic life
of the city tie had the distinction of
having been the nrst man 20 onciaily
preside over a meeting In the new
City Hall. being al that time presi-
dent of the Board of Aldermen.
He had hardly got his business well
under way when war between the
states was declared and ne enlisted
with the Richmond Grays in 1851 lie
was In active service from Drewry's
Blum to Gettysburg and from there to
Sailors Creek. In the second days
battle at Gettysburg he was severely
wounded. and was held prisoner at
Point Lookout Maryland. from April
to June. 1865.
Returning to this city. he again
took up the harness business Soon at
forwards he entered poli-ics. and was
a member of the Board OF Alderrne n
for sixteen consecutive years, during
the last eight of which he was presi-
dent He was a member of the School
Board for twenty years In succession.
being for some time its presiding Off
Ger.
Mr. DickeTson was one of the oldest
members OF Leigh Street Baptist
Church and of Henrico Union Lodge.
No $50. A. +. K a. NJ. which he joined
before the war. He was junior deacon
when he had to leave FOR the front. "A
a special compliment he was from
time to time reelected taking up the
duties of the once when he returned
lie was one Of the organizers of Lee
Camp. United Confederate Veterans.
and was twice it's commander
In January. 1870. ne was married to
Miss Rebecca L. Garrison He leaves
the following children Henry D..
James f.. Il. H.. Joseph g.. Collin r.
Dickerson. and Misses Camilla. Bessie
and Rehecca Dickorson.
The funeral viii take place from
tho residence tomorrow morning at
II o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
TOWN VOTED FOR
ALL CANDIDATES
Seventeen Elected, Seventeen
Defeated, and Then Elected
Agai nDuring Night.

Seventeen candidates for the ADMIN.
istrative Board were elected Yesterday
seventeen candidates for the same Job
were defeated In the afternoon and
elected again last night; The POLLS
never closed and they were sun vo,
ing a $ they turned fin for sleep. The
neople voted in every park states
We're put UP and smashed. the oitizens'
ticket went through and then was shot
to pieces. and tho bars were closed
while the battle or ballots waeed. To
name the winners would make II
necessary to write the names Of seven.
teen DISTINGUISHED citizens on q tvpe-
writer which Is too much Of lob in
Weather like this. Then. what's the
use ne names OF the men elected
VIII never satisfy ANYBODY Only the
real battle one week from tomorrow
Will answer
II would he preposterous to state
Simply To SATISFY the vanity o, all
candidates--that all seventeen rgure
To win. They do not The race has
got down 70 = question OF eight or
ten or twelve Even at that the man
who bets his good money that he can
pick the nvo winners Is just about
Hltte BLOCKS from NC nlEhouse. and
gaining speed II IS tn. most dinicult
contest ever PUT hefore tho sporting
element al this town
some OF the candidates VINO inquired
las certain winners one month ago are
said 20 bc falling behind others who
figured TO have no chance Whatever
are said 10 b. reaching out toward
the front There has heen so much
trading SO many states have neen put
forward. so many candidates are being
fought with bitterness not known ln
recent years that the whole thing
is in tho air. ard about the hes, dope
60 ne handed oar tnis morning Us that
~ is anvhodys race There IS no
DOUBT about mat II Is no ciuch bet
u much like half-mle race for
SEVENTEEN tVo-year-oids and any old
harseman can teii yor VIVA, that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
CHAMBER IGNORED
BY CITY COUNCIL
Members Heretofore Serving on
James River Committee
Dropped by New Rule
MAY SEEK AN EXPLANATION
Old Ordinance Calling for Joint
Membership Has Never
Been Repealed.

While there has been no Official com
mont. members or the Chamber of Com
merce. especially those who have for the
past term of the city Council consu-
tuted a portion of the Committee on
the Improvement OF lanes River. are
much surprised that the caucus held
Tor the purpose of formulating rules
fog the now body recommended that tho
committee hereafter should be COM
posed entirely OF members from the
Council Aside from tho fact that in
accordance with tho four ward plan all
the committees arc to be much smaller.
no reason mas been given Tor thus
iSnorinc tho chamber Whether the
chamber VIII officially demand an OK
PLANTATION has not yet been determined,
hut IL is known that some o. Inc mem
hers look upon the action Of TIE rules
oaucus as slap in the face ln spite
of the fact that inc Council commit
trative Board goes into office the FIRST
Of next year
Must Repent old Law.
The Committee on Improvement of
lanes River has heretofore been oper-
atng under an old ordnance which
provided that 1t should consist II three
members OF the Board Of Aldermen.
70 f' a. ON iilf N.flI4tDI tD.lGll. monk
with The presidents OF the two branches
and seven citizens to be selected by the
Chamber OF Commerce. 1t wll there
fore ho necessary FOR the new Council
TO pass another ordinance repeating; the
one Under which the committee mas
been operating and providing for
committee whose membership Will con
sist solely of members OF tho Council
II is said that this Will he done imme-
diateiy after the organization OF the
Council
The chief claim tina, the Committee
on Improvement OF James River can
lay 10 Immortality is that OF having
missed more quorums than any Of
those making up tho Council organl-
aation. but that does not particularly
bear on the question Members Of tho
Chamber OF Commerce would like to
compare their attendance record with
that Of the members of tho Common
Council and the Board OF Aldermen.
and also they think that they are emit
tied 10 their share OF credi, when 1t
comes to the results that the commit
tee has accomplished
Very possibly tho chamber viii take
no action indicative % fits resentment.
nu' there is hardly doubt that an
explanation Will be asked.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
EXIT STRAW LIDS.
ENTER THE OYSTER
Yesterday Ushered in Open Sea
son for Bivales and Sounded
Taps for Panamas.

The straw hat is dead long live the
oyster Yesterday. by virtue OF its
place at the head of September ush-
cred out the one and ushered III the
other. Not that the LyHnhaven Bay
product was a stranger altogether dur
ing the r-less months or that the ia
OF last June won't adorn the dome Of
frugal Richmonders as late as the nrst
SHOWS for 1t was ever thus.
But this is true. no one may hope
TO become a Ssmon pure leader of
cotlions or get his picture in swell
clothing ads. who prolongs the life
OF the lid which has served him faith
fully since the opening OF the baseball
season beyond the middle OF this
mount to inviting a chorus OF shoot
is not fair 10 the wearer. Nothing
looks quite so forlorn rs a wan-facod
Panama In the derby season except
statue in the nude encircled 10y win
try SHOWS.
On Fifth Avenue and Rlttenhouse
Square yesterday marked the official
demise OF the faithful straw To APP
pear in one on either of these two
sacred abodes of etiquette was tanta-
mount to inviting &C horus of Shoot
the Has" and other things more mate
rial Richmond is fifteen hours farther
south and fifteen days later IN the oh
servance of the fashians. Yesterday 3
sun proved the wisdom of hanging on
to the straw a few days longer, and
Richmond voted with one voice to give
IT fifteen more days OF grace After
September Is straws will be worn
strictly at the risk of owners
But If the straw lid must so there
remains consolation in the thought
that the same month which shelved it
brought again the succulent oyster
For the purpose of describing An oys-
ter. succulent possesses an initiative
quality all its own. Any one who has
eaten them raw recognizes the value OF
the word and respects IT.
Scores OF restaurants in Richmond
, VIII to-day hang out the fresh oyster
sign which has been reposins dustilv
behind the counter since last May. Tho
odum which attaches to the bivalve in
the r-less months. and which no right
thinking person. with a proper regard
for traditions. would dare question.
has disappeared with the straw hat.
and any one NAV now eat His Succu-
lenoy in the open.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
SHERRY'S DANGERS
TRAINED BY REAL GENIUS
James Darling's Great Work at Dress Rehearsal
Puts Company in Fine Trim for
Season Opening IO-Night

Every little movement OF the mem
bers OF the Madame Sherry" cast had
a meaning all its own ut tina Academy.
last night TO James Darling. general
producer and stage director. The spe-
cial performance before the show
starts on the road was Just for him.
and he showed that he is tho man who
put move" in move ment." IN aght-
ing trim. coatless and oollurless. he
ranged from the centre OF the house
down to the footlights and back
again explaining. eNpostulating ana
cNclaimlnS Despite the intense heat OF
of the evening. the chorus girls. as Well
as the more Ioquaelous members OF the
cast were hauled back and hack again
until they got il right Once the chorus
was recalled half a dozen times until
It learned pust exactly how To do a
certain exit. and the wide-eyed novice
probably came TO the conclusion that
She had polned dancing marathon
instead OF comic opera company.
That's no kiss. that's pat" cried
Mr.. Darling Ahen the handsome brun-
cite lover and the statuesque Monde
had lip collision alter each inasinuous
dance had leaned back SIS Tar as pos
slble from the other. When the tenn
peramental Spanish affinity came IN
and threatened TO buffet her rival over
tho bean with a booze bottle. the rival
was a bit slow IN escaping. whcreupon
Air Darling Numbered TO her. Run
away faster. you"
But the floor Is slippery the flee
ing. hlmy creature came back at him"
oh. ros!n your feet" said the d!reo-
tor. as everybody. including the dlreo-
tor. laughed.
Complaints as to the fault Of the
furniture or the del!nquercles o: the
stage arc thrown out OF court by this
theatrical Cadl who always answers
but thought with well think
right"
80 :. you are too pale. 20 down and
put some rouge on. SIR. Darling be-
gan as soon as the curtain came up.
and Immediately he spotted another
/ wan Ills and dispatched her TO the rose
pot ALSO he said that the chorus
would have 10 cut out tho ear puns
say, dou't wiggie your fingers so,
this is an esthetic dance ne yelled as
the chorus did it's Interpretation OF the
statement that each small motion mas
It's peculiar significance. Here NJ
would be insisting on the emphasis OF
| proper words and there on the right
infection and tone. now repeating the
words OF the llhretto ana now hum
MINIS the music. at the same time ne
kept careful mental note OF tho bust
ness" OF each member. the distances OBJ
served. the Incorrect things OF speech
and dozen other things He has So
vizuallzed the play from experience
with FIVE other like companies last
week sent on the road that when the
least thing goes wrong he sees ihe
smear IN tho picture.
The chorus. OF course. was the mair
objective OF Director Darl!ngs criu.
oisms for harmony in singing and
symmetry In movement not leaving
out snap and ginger and grace anc
smiles. must be had in the chorus S.
last night the chorus was worked or
and worked over, and from the wiltec
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
FOSTERS FARM At
PUBLIC AUCTION
Owner Skipped Bond in Henrico
and County Will Proceed
to Collect It.

In order 10 satisfy Joint execution
OF $500 against Edward Foster and
Louis o wendenbu-g. the sheriff Of
Iienrico County win ON September 81
sell at public auction the farm OF
Foster situated about ten miles below
the city. The sale is due to the fall
ure OF Foster who was charged with
4 capital crime to appear for trial
when his case was called some time
ago. In the event that the farm does
not brinE enough to cover the bond.
the sheriff Will proceed against Mr..
Wendenburg, VINO Went on Fosters
bond and took decd OF trust on the
property.
Foster was arrested last fall ohars-
ed with serious offence AGAINST a
thirteon-year-old girl who had heor
living at his nome The case was
tried twice and esch time res.lted In
a mistrial Mr. Wendenburg was his
counsel When the last jury failed
10 agree. Fosters case was certified TO
the next term OF the Henrico County
Circuit Court. and he was held IA
the sum of $500 for hts appearance
at the July term OF the court His
attorney went his security. taking the
deed OF rust ON mis- real estate In or
der TO safe guard himself When the
date OF The trial came around AR.
WendenburE was on hand. bu, his
client was nowhere TO be- found Coun
~ officers made search for him ana
falling tn their efforts. began proceed
ings against him and mis- hondsman
for The forfeiture Of mis- bail
Fosters farm contains about rs
acres and is said to be very fertile
It probably Viii bring. even al anc-
ton good Seat n.arc than the amount
OF the bond ->but should the bidding
be so light as to cause it 20 fsN below
the figures Of tho bond. 81 Wcnden-
burg w,ll be held accountable ion
the balance w tina, event tie aitos-
ney probably would put IN the com-
maadlng hld and pH5 over 20 the
county The amoun, Of Fosters bond
At that it is said he wonl4 he tho
gamer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
HE FAILED TO RETURN
Negro Gets Money 10 Dny Liquor, and
when Seen Again His Is Nnbbed.

kaser to secure an eye opener Yea
terdey morning. 7 a Raynor ap-
nroa ched negro in Seventeenth
street and inquired whether it would
he possible to get drink. Tne negro
replied that It would II Raynor rad 81
The latter produced the specified sum.
and the negro departed. after telling
Raynor 70 walt . few minutes FOR him
kaNnor waited and waited but in vain.
The man with his money failed to re-
Later in the day Raynor spied him
waking through Seventeenth Street.
Hni''lnonins Oiiicers Bradley and John
son. he bad the alleged thief arrested
He went to the First Police station
and swore out warrant chaeing him
WIN petit larceny The prisoner gave
ms name as William Davis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02

look Of It's really good looking mem
oers' doubtless they thought tney vera
also being worked overtime Tho
chorus was put through the PAGES 40
rlsidly Us 4 rat company Of cadets IL,
oy newly made corporal. sometines
MI Darling hurled an accusing .'voun
at an oF-ending member. while an
other time he would use soft words or
endearment- "dearie." or grille Ada
Meade. the leading lady. came in for
no corrections. for, although She was
mnde 10 work hard most o. the time.
she was LETT practically FREQ from
criticism 10 shine as a delnure star
OF white and pink radiance.
let the vehement critics comments
We're received good naturally. the
company knew that IT had TO be hams
meref into an effective vehicle Tor sue
cessiul oomedy There was little talk
ING back. Mr. Darling never talked
Just 20 hear himself talk but when no
mas somethins 20 say it has a punch
~ IT, ne WAS more like the coach Of a
football team during the hal; Of a.
hotly contested game than anything
else lie was whipping units into
ieamplay and thundcr.ng Instructions
10 get r. over"
Not that this finding ot fault In the
family is any reflection on "Nadsna
Sherry y would not be the nit that
u always is unless there was Darl-
ing TO smooth out the wrinkles pu, On
the finishing touches and hammer tho
performance into one whose movement
is almost as perfect as It's melody 1t
VIII he as smooth as they are made,
when the curtain rings no at the Acad-
envy tonight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
CHEST PROTECTORS
firrmnn Wnnt Boord "a Provide Dou-
bie-Drchsted Ovcrronts

Members % ine Richmond Fire De-
par'meni vli soon petiiion the Board
81 Fire Commiss oners to allow in tu-
'ure Misunderstanding overcoats Here
'oiore The local department has been
o4nipped wifh single breasted coats
curing the winter. and the members
AS rule say nat two fhicknesses 81
protertion as well rs warmth
As INC men themselves pay for these
eoaia it is understood that the board
"lu very rlaa!y grant tho request pro
vded that iaaiorify ls DO favor Of rho
change Richmond rs one Of the fcw
lafre cities that hes not already adopt
cd 'his Kind or winter uniform
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
ALLEN KIDD ARRESTED
Hr"ther of Man Who Fnces Trial I'm
Cunnfy Accmsch of Fighting.

Allen p Kidd. brother Of Leo Kidd
VINO faces trial IN Henrico County Cor
alleged grave offense against Young
girls. and Charles Franklin were ar
rested YESTERDAY afternoon for being
disorderlv and hghtinE a Seventh and
Baker streets. The fight was the re-
suit Of row and the two are said
10 have hammered each other for near
lv fifteen minutes whcn Patrolmen
Mitchell and Jacobini came upon them.
They were taken to tho Second Police
station Kidd furnished bail for his
appearance to-day IN Police Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
NEGRO SHOT TWICE
trrs Essences Nftcr ITirinr Two puncts
Intn lnhm KIM


John srr Ccolored) was shot t,vioe
Yesterday morning about 10 o'cioct
OR iiasuc ana Lester Streets. Fulto
rN negro said 90 he John Epps who
escaped The shooting was tic re,ul5
o' quarrel between the two negroes.
winch came about Though both paving
attentions 20 tho same woman it vas
saId
one % the bullets struck King In
fo rish' thigh while the second
nassed through his lcft shoulder
h'nerscncy treatment was rendered bv
bf u Hawkins CITY Hospital am
hllance Surgeon and the wounded man
Waf moved 70 the hospital for surgical
attention His injuries were not re-
sarced as DANGEROUS
~ late nour last night Epps Rad
not been captured. although INC police
we're GLOWING clues which are ex
pee,e1 70 lead to hit arrest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
Wnntcd In Lsnchhnrr.

Alexander Etosh was arrested yes
teTcay by Detective Sergeant Wiltshire
at tho request Of the Luxembourg au-
thorities Etosh. who was found at his
nome In Yves, Main Street, is said to
be wanted In Lynchbure for peddling
dry goods without license II Is
probable tina, an officer VIII come for
him to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
BASEBALL GAME FATAL
PLAYER Dies From Injuries Received
Thinning 10 First Bnac.

Fhiladelphia Pa. September -
From Injuries received in s baseball
game John Colwell. eighteen years
oid, died IN hospital here TO-DAY.
While running to hrst base last Tues
DAY NJ studied hts toe and fell heavily.
cNi'ins his face and hands Blood =
poison set in. causing death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
LABOR FOLK READY
FOR CELEBRATION
Whole Town Will Shut Up Shop
To-Day in Honor Of In
dustrial Army
SHOW Starts at 9 O'clock, and
VIII Run Continuously
Until Sunset.

Every large industrial institution
the length and breadth OF the coun-
Try viii shut up shop to-day. while
the army Of men and women who
labor daily to supply tn needs OF COM
pleN civilization viii put on its hol-
iday attire ANA play. 1t is the first
Monday n Septemncr and the indus
trial world willingly lays down its
tools for a day OF outings. picnics and
games. in honor OF its greatest annual
festival
In Richmond the playsrornd Will oe
10 the state Fair enclosure. where the
carnival spirit viii reign from q
o'clock this morning until o'clock
,his afternoon. The big Industries OF
the city are to-day under lock and
key while the banks and post-onice
contribute to the holiday atmosphere
with thc observance OF special hours.
Unless the weather interfercs the
celebration will attract record
crowd to-day. y special car service
will be maintained throughout the day
hy the Virginia Railway and Power
COMPANY insuring the prompt COM
vevance OF Gn passengers to and from
the Fair Grounds
Games and Amusemcnts.
The holiday spirit viii be carried
out in number of freak contests
IS Well as in athletic events of more
serious nature. = good card of horse
races aas oeen arranged. and NUN
ger Oh loeai owners nave entered
mount nus feature VIII be under
ne direction OF w. j. Garter Of south
i'i1nIilo"i = n-mper or entries have
ueeh Fe@'s'erea LOT the motor cycle
ID, W lass amateur oaseoaI game
VIII I1oNide entertainment for the
aa.s, ~ eh's contest the Iylers VIII
ne pa on menus team
ior 4 cash prize OF $40 The losers
Nh oe e'Ven a consolation prize Of
Other athieNc events inclnds a
s',lns tna'cn' olcycie races run
nlns orosn Jump foot races and tug
lFesK events VII! provide the
Ieal fnn rat men VIII try TO lower
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-02
SUNDAY MAIL GOES
THROUGH AS USUAL
Service Not Interrupted by
Drastic Law Which Public
Condemned.
Postmastcr-G General Shows How
Work Can Continue Without
llarming Anybody


AFTER tne general alarm winch Wont
forth carly last week TO the effect
that hereafter every private iocAboN
,.o,,i1 he hsr,,o,f,,ii, ,l.a ~, e,,,
'- "''.'' o''N'iS n'H' gu
p sign OF relief Yesterday tc nnd their
-aNorito new spapcrs In uaeir Eaaal
places behind the familiar little glass
and metal doors which responded as
readily as ever to the touch of tho
Yale kcy Not onls That but there
was real mail in many of the boxes
lust as in tine DAYS before Repre- senta-
'ive Mann inserted his little joker in
10, post-oiile, appropriation BIN
As Tar as Rcnmond was concern
eel the SUNDAY blue law passed by the
last Congress ana later modified by
Postmaster General Hitchcock. was
little more than a troubled spirit that
oppressed tho deep Translents al the
hotels received their mail as usual
newspapers received their, country
correspondence as promptly as ever.
and holders OF lockboNes toun.. their
usual quoia OF letters ne,vspa pors.
and hills
No Hardship on once.
Without Undertaking TO reconcile
the service AT the local Office with the
- '-.Hi al 'N44NHH At'S+IE tlnrE lSSAel
by the department which. at best. is
an extremely Uncertain and lncon-
sistent affair Postmaster Allan TOOK
the stand that the order was flexible
enough 10 permit OF the construct on
which he placed upon It This was
that the clause granting each post
master the right within certain lati-
tGdes to arrange his sunday work in
a manner best suited to the expeditions
handlins Of the mails left room for
continuing the Sunday policy which
has been in operation at the loca
post-oaice for more than wear.
The Richmond office was the second
IN the country to reduce to mini
mum its sunday work and had Tor
some time discontinued the practice
OF making deliveries on the sabbath
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-01
TWO INCHES OF HAIL FALLS
IN CITY OF LARAMIE WTO

Laramie, Wyo.. Aug. IA severe hail
storm occurred al , o'clock this after
noon. more than two inches falling in
the southern part OF the city, doing
some little damage. Nearly six inches
of rain has fallen in this valley in the
past six days.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-01

at work at that point within a short
time.
The petition OF H. A Bethea to hang
an electric sign at COZ San Francisco
street was granted
The Ell Paso Sign company was given
permission to erect an electric sign at
go Mesa avenue.