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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
STOCKHOLDERS OF SOUTHERN
WILL MEET HERE TO-DAY
President Harrison Invites Friendly
Discussion, Not Merely Conven-
tiOnul Routine Session.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Southern Railway Com
pany. which will convene in Richmond
this morning at 10 o'clock at the prin-
cipal office of tho company in The
Timcs-Dispatch Building is expected to
draw large attendance of individual
stockholders. The meeting will be open
10 the public. in accordance with Il pol
icy established three years ago and
President Fairfax Harrison and the
leading officers of the Southern will
he present
At the meeting the twenty-third an
nual report covering The operations of
tho Southern during the year ending
June 80 will he submitted and four
directors will be elected. The directors
whose terms have expired are DR.. Ed
win a. Alderman, of Characteristics;
Robert Jemison. Sr. of Birmingham.
Ala: John Carlisle KilGo. of Charlotte,
y. c.. and Charles steele, of New York.
Stockholders have been urged to at
tend the meeting in person to make II.
according to the notice sent out to them
by President Harrison, mot merely a
conventional routine, but a forum for
the expression of the views of tho
stockholders upon the policies and
problems Of tho company"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
DO PAUL REVERE STUNT
ON EDGE OF HOUSETOP
Bicycle Riders to Circle Parapct, and
Cornices Of the Lyric
Building

The press agent for the Lyric Theatcr
contributes the following:
The most sensational of the free ex-
hlbitions TO be given in Richmond this
week Tor the diversion of the throngs
OF visitors to the State Tair will b..
the spectacular and hazardous riding
stunts Of Walter Ward and his
sociatc daredevils, who bears the
pseudonym of Useless" These two
men. the most reckless riders that ever
straddlcd bicycle. have contracted 10
do Paul Revere" around the cIr.s
OF the highest housetop selected Cor
them.
Manager Charles w. Rex. of tho
Lyric who secured the services Of the
neck -riskers for the free exhibition.
mas designated the parapcts and cor
nices on the Lyric Theater Building
as the exhibition track and Tomorrow
afternoon at $50 O'Clock as the time
Ward and Useless" will be taken IN
the top of the Lyric Building at o:l5
o'clock with their apparatus. Fifteen.
minutes later. in full view of tho
crowds that gather in Broad and Ninth
streets. thctDair OF daredevils will start
on their perilous dash around tho mar
row ledge. The exhibition is intended
especially foi the visiting thronrs and
for that reason Wednesday, has boon
chosen, when the largest out-of-town
crowds of tho week are expected by
the state Fair management
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
TWO SHOT DURING SEARCH
FOR C0NTRABAND LIQUOR
Army officer Wounded, md He In Turn
Fires Five Times, All TAX
ing Effect.

SPARTANBURG. s. c.. October s.
Lieutenant Randall NJ. Mattson, Of
Rochester, y. Y, member Of the mil
itary police. was shot and painfully
wounded last night by William Lands
who was suspected of selling liquor to
soldiers. and Lands was in turn shot
five times by Liuetenant Mattson
Mattson will recover. but Lands's
wounds are thought to be fatal.
Lieutenant Mattson, with a local po-
liceman and five privates of the mill
itary police, went TO Lands's house to
Lands was told 10 open the door. but
attempted to escape by n rear door.
AS he stepped out the door he fired two
shots at Lieutenant Mattson, one taxi
ing effect in the groin. Lieutenant
Mattson's pistol was not loaded, but
after he fell to the ground he slipped
the magazine into place and fired five
shots at Lands. all taking effect.
Three went through the abdomen.
General Charles l.. Phillips. acting
issued statement commencing the
bravery of Lieutenant Mattson and
.Lajor Shanlon, head OF the military
police. took the occasion TO say that
the Federal authorities and the civil
authorities, acting Jointly, would con-
tinue their activities against al places
suspected of selling liquor To soldiers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
RECRUITING AT FAIR
Various Branches OF Service VIII Use
Opportunity to Secure
Enlfstments.

Recruiting officers of the various
branches CT Uncle Sans fighting forces
see in the State Fair an opportunity
for the enlistment of recruits, and
headquarters in the grounds were
opened yesterday morning. Recruit.
ing in Richmond during the past
month has been small. and efforts to
enlist men have been productive OF no
great results
Three regulation tents were pitched
Yesterday morning Just off Ballyhoo
Lane. and recruiting officers estab-
lished themselves for business. The
stars and Stripcs were raised over
the tents and banners placed over the
Midway. Posters were also displayed
in conspicuous manner. and litera-
turc OF all kinds distributed.
The army station vest crday was in
charge of Privates A. w. Martenstein
and Herbert G.. Sutton, but the detail
will be changed daily. The recruiting
officers for the marine corps were s.
j. Michaels and r. \. Tomlinson. while
the navy was unable 10 detail men to
The work yesterday. This tent. how
ever. Will he opened to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
Expect to Open
College to Women
Faculty Of Medical Institution
Said to Be Fauorably Dis
posed TO Project.

While women will not be admitted
to the full privileges accorded men
students of the Medical College Of
Virginia this session. the doors OF
the college are expected to be thrown
open to them at the beginning of the
session of 1913
The question OF making this wei.
known institution of learning CO.
educational has been under advise
Iaent for some time, but no definite
action has yet been taken. The mat
ter. however. will come up before the
next meeting of the faculty of the
college. which is the first Tuesday in
November. and recommendation will
be made to the board of visitors.
Judge George l.. Christian Is chair
man or the board and l.. c.. Morris
Is chairman of the executive commit
tee. whwich will decide the matter at
meeting before the first OF the year.
The faculty regards tho co-educational
issue very favorably as a whole. ana
there is said to be no doubt but that
he school Will be made a co-educational
institution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
WERNER ADVISES ALL TO
LEAVE PURSES At HOME
Advance Guard OF Army Of Pickpock-
cts Already Here for
State Fair.
POLICE ARE ON THE LOOKOUT
Captain r. b. Sowcll Opens Special
Station In the Grounds, and ENpe-
rienccd Men Are Assigned to Pa
troll In and Out of Gates.

Chief of Police Werner yesterday
warned every one to take Win shem
only what money they planned to spend
during the day Mt the fair. While no
complaints were made yesterday, Major
Werner said that the advance guard
OF pickpockcts that visit this city dur.
ing the fair every year had arrived.
and that they would begin operation
as soon "a the crowd increased.
Because OF the prosperous condition
Of the country, pckpockets this year
are said to be unusually numerous
staged between other big Eastern eX-
hibitions, and the underworld is CIV
ing them all n play" Many police
officers have been detailed to the Fair
Grounds. in addition to several head
quarters detectives. in order to pre-
vent all possible trouble.
The police opened a station house
yesterday on the grounds. but there
was little use for il. Only one arrest
for selling bread in the grounds with
out n lcensc-was made during the
day. and only one robbery report was
the police anticipate greater activity
to-day and tomorrow. The grounds
are Systematically patrolled. however,
and x Is believed that no difficulty
will be encountered
The detail at the Fair Grounds is
under the command of Captain r. h.
Sowell. of the Second District. who
with Sergeant Jordan. is directing tie
officers within the grounds. Sergcants
Clarkson and Samuels are assisting in
the work and have been detailed on
the outside near the gates Special
officers and several motorcycle and
mounted men have been assigned to
duty on the Boulevard and the Her.
mtage Road to direct traffic and pre-
vent congestion. The notice officers
will remain on the grounds through
out the week. They were selected from
the three districts. and are all ex-
pcricnced officers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09

rms morning at 10 O'clock the class
III au omobi!e mechanics viii begin
ZOE at 'he Young "omcn's Christian
Robert Crittend.u. The class wjjI ,ncc.
IN room 3. and is scheduled for Tucs-
days OF each week The work ynJ h..
more practical than theoretical ana il
designed 10 meet the deeir, Of many
women for more thorough under-
standing OF true inwardness" Of rDn-
hing car with the ambulance scr.
vice open 10 women in France this
work takes on new sirni0ca,n. 49,,
present time, and the class 5 .yp.o,nt
TO be a popular oEe and wen attended
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
VICTOR ASKS INCORPORATION
Would Transfer Ills Tobacco business
Here to Companies Formed
for Purpose.

Application was yesterday made to
the State Corporation Commission for
the Incorporation Of two business con-
Germs, which propose. IL is understood
10 manage The affairs OF Z. Karl Victor.
former German vice-conSul here. now
informed and held az an enemy alien a,
Fort OElcthorpc, Ga.
The concerns which seek ncorpora-
ton are the Star Warehouse, Inc. and
the Star Warehouse Storage Company.
OF the former y. +. Thornton is named
president, and John e Welsh sccretary-
treasurer OF the latter A. II. CALI
gan is named president. and A. p
Thornton secretary treasurer. The first
company asks TO be capitalized at from
$4,000 20 $4,000, while the capital Of
the second would be from s250.O0 to
$500. 900
The checks which accompany the
customary application papers are
signed by Mrs. NJ ]. Victor. wife Of the
interned German The applications will
be passed upon by the commission in
the usual routine way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
FAVOR MASS MEETING
Ministerial Union Disrnxscs Work of
Committee on TRIMMING Camp
Activities.

~ tho general meeting OF the Min
isterial Union OF Richmond. held yes
'"rday al the Central Young Mems
Christian Association. the matter Of
general mass-meetinG under tn"
auspices Of the Commission on Train
inE Camp Activities was discussed
and. after general expressions of ap-
prevail. was referred to the executive
committee with power to act
7. NJ Darlington addressed the
meeting on the war work Of the Young
Mems Christian Association, and gem
eral approval was given to it's efforts
and its work was commended to the
liberal contributions of Richmond peo-
pie. Mr.. Darlington stated that the
International Young Mems Christian
Association would have 1900 men with
the American eXpeditionary forces
Many ministers Will present this cause
to their congregations next SUNDAY
Chaplain Edrop, OF the Forty-seventh
New York Regiment. made an inter
"Siinr address on religious work in
the camps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
LOSE TIRE CHASING SPEEDER
rolicem"4, Holt Gets Ills Man, How
eyer. ard Charges Hrrklr>.
Driving.

Minor accidents. like the loss of an
automobile tire, do not stop or delay
Automobile Policeman Archie ion
when he is out on the cha". for an
offender Of the traffic laws. Although
one of his tires was torn off when nc
swcrvcd in order TO get out OF tho way
OF Henry Williams a negro chauffeur.
at Franklin and Foushee Streets, Iol;
continued his course and overlook In.
offender al sixth and Grace Streets
me negro is charged with careless
and reckless driving
II IS SAID that the negro is an en-
rloyee Of the proprietor OF a r,s,auy.
ant at the Byrd street station. vii
Nams- VIII be given "A hearing in the
Police Court next Monday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Nothing 10 SHOW Tint Nunnnily Was
on Way Home. Says
Crutchflcld.

Charged with violating the bone
dry law, William Nunnally, nineteen
years DID, was held for the grand
Jury by Justice Crutchheld yesterday
The arrest was made by Policemen
Frayser and Allen after they HAD dis
covered that Nunnally had TWO pnts
Of whisky in his possession.
Attorney Diggs represented the de-
PENDANT. He asked Justice Cfutcn-
icld If man could not carry one
quart OF whisky or less without
molcstation. Justice Crutchfeld said
that no one could carry whisky un-
less II was quart or less and that
The person carrying ii must be on his
nothing TO show that Nunnally was
way To his home. ana that there was
on his way TO his home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
CONTRIBUTIONS POUR IN
FOR SOLDIERS TOBACCO
Prompt Response Is Made to Appeal
in The Timcs-DiSpatch for
Boys in France.
DONATIONS AMOUNT TO $3.50
Many Dollars Are Needed TO Help
Fill Empty Pipes of American
Fighting Men Who Will Serve i'll
Trenches Abroad.

Response TO the appeal of The
Times Dispatch for contributions TO
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund
has been prompt, the first days 'ot'-
OF donations being S235o. Indications
nre that every one who can spare 4
little cash will join in the work 10
help fill the empty pipes of American
sailors and soldiers who are serving
in Europe
Don't wait for the other fellow TO
send in his hit--beat him TO II and give
your share now.
Our BOYS in France Tobacco Fund"
IS going TO provide the smokes for the
fighting men. The Red Cross is taking
care Of the wounded. and kind hands
are supplying socks and shirts. Uncle
Sam gives the clothing and feeds the
boys. Here s your opportunity TO
help in the work OF sending the good
old Virginia weed
TWENTY -FIVE CENTS BUYS
WEEKS SUPPLY OF WEED
For each - cents given. YOU Will
receive n receipt from the battle front.
Twenty-Five cents buys package con-
tanning enough tobacco 10 supply SOL
dier for week II contains smoking
and chewing tobacco and cigarettes.
In addition. postcard addressed TO
YOU is inclosed and this the soldier who
receives the package agrees to mail TO
you after writing his thanks for your
Gift.
The Americans in France need the
tobacco They can buy French brands.
If they have the money and are in
cities. but at the front the weed is
scarce. even the French kind, The
Americans also do not enjoy the French
tobacco. preferrinE above all other that
which is grown in Virginia.
Send in your money. DO not pass
by the soldiers who arc asking for 4
smoke. Join in and fill up tho pipes
The Times Dispatch acknowledges
these contributions, which were re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
1929 SEAL SKINS SOLD
Government Disposcs of SHIPMENT n,
Auction for Sum of
$4,000.

ST. LOUIS. October S.-A total of
S'529 Alaskan sealskins belonging to
the Federal government were sold at
auction here to-day for a total of s1lO.-
900. The skins sold for an average OF
1880 each. price IL to 30 per cent
below the prices realized here last
April. More than $4,000 undresscd
skins of Lobos Island seals sold for
S15,500. These skins were consign-
mcnt of the Uruguayan government
The Federal government shipment OF
blue fox pelts from Pribilorf Island
sold for an average OF $50 each, though
the better skins brought 500 to sl6o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
Help Load Up Pipes
Of Boys in France

Tear out thi. coupon, all 1t In
and send ne much money ms ysu can
spare TO buy tobacco for the Ameri-
can soldiers and sailors In France.
Each dollar buys four packages Of
tobacco.
10 The Times Dispatch.
Inclosed ind TO buy
packages of tobacco, through "our
Boys I'm France Tobacco Fund" for
American fighting men In France.
uuderStnnd TINT each dollar buys
four packages. eRch with n retail
value OF rs cents. and that In each
Of my packages will be placed
postcard. nddresscd to me. on which
my unknown friend. the soldier. will
send me message Of thanks.
NHthe '....' -.''.-.
Address .-.-...-.......
City
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
H., r. Il l.. Earnings.

Operating revenues of the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Company for the month OF August
;otaled s396.s95. showing an increase
of slf3.85S over the same month of
last year. according to figures made
public yesterday by Comptroller J. T..
Cox. Expenses for the month aggrc-
gated s255,098, increasing o. per cent
over last August. while net operating
revenue gained 20 per cent and net
income 8 per cent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
VIII Address Rotnrjnn.

This evening at 6:l5 o'clock John T.;
Lathrop, who is representative Of
the war Department Commission on
Training Camp Activities Will deliver
an address to the Rot..iy Club Of Rich
mond on the subject of 1.-TWO Million
opportunities. Mr.. Lathrop is a very
interesting speaker. and ii is expected
that he Will have something new to
tell his hcarcrL
To entertain the audience with music,
Oswald Blake, tenor soloist, will sing.
several selections.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
IN MEMORY OF DEAD SON
w. l.. Mclean and Wife Present Stnnd
OF C"iors TO Camp Named for
Young Lieutenant.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. October s.
An impressive ceremony was con-
Quoted AT Camp Warden Mclean this
afternoon. when w L. Mclean. editor
OF the Philadelphia Ledger, and father
of Lieutenant Warden Mclean, who
was killed during the May camp by
being thrown from his horse. and In
whose memory the camp is named, pre-
scented to the camp. on behalf of him
self and wife, 4 stand of colors. Col
oncl II. j. S!ocum made the speech OF
acceptance. The entire camp partici-
pated in the ceremonies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
lSHfI CALLS ON LANSING
Members OF Japanese Mission Forced
to Awnit Smiling OF An
other Steamer,

{ BY Associated Press]
WASHINGTON. October S-Mem-
bers of the Japanese mission, who
planned to leave Immediately for the
West, on their return TO Japan. have
to remain in Washington for a few
days longer and await the sailing Of
another steamer. Meanwhile, Niscount
Ishii is availing himself OF the oppor-
tunity to confer with members of the
exports board. He called upon Secrc-
tary Lansing to-day at the State De-
partment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
Road to Fair Put In Order

Workmen rolled the Boulevard veg
-iefday from Broad Street TO the en-
trance 10 the Fair Grounds. and las,
night this thoroughfare was in excel
lent condition. snort stretch of bad
road ADJOINING the bridge over tho
tracks OF the Richmond. Frcdcricte.
burg and Potomac Railroad was rolled
Boiiq, and no complaint was heard from
motorists The Administrative Board
has already issued Instructions that The
ROAD shall he thoroughly sprinkled sew.
oral times every day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
Makes Iffuh Record.

The Senior Baptist Young Peoples
Union of lakewood Baptist Church, at
its last business meeting, attained the
standard OF excellence oakwood is
one OF the youngest of the Baptist
churches in Richmond. having been or
ganizcd by Rev. G. b. Arendall in jan
uary. 1916. The Oakwood Baptist
Young Peoples Union Is exactly one
year old and it's enthusiastic young
people arc proud OF their Al standard,
which puts them on footing with the
best unions In the South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
APPOINTING ANNOUNCED
Henry g. Elicit Nude hdjutnut mud
Howell II. Wcisigcr Qunrtcr-
Muster or nIucs

Major Clarence Wyatt. Richmond
lnSht Infantry Rlucs battalion. Vir-
tlhm Volunteers. last night announced
The appointment OF Sergeant Henry G;
l-ilett. company c. as battalion adj
!ntant. with the rank Of FIRST lieutcn
ant and Of Sergeant Howell r. Wcisi .
ger. Company y. to be Quartcrmast,r.
with rank Of f"st lieutenant. these an.
bolntlncnts 10 he effective at once.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
with Hear All PnrtIcu

.NaEor Ainsli" has announced his in
t"ntion OF giving ali persons in,crnstna
"n opportunity to be heard I, ,hc ron-
T'VrTsy which has arisen between tho
i,c"IIn department and the policc Of
'"' ihlrd District. Dr. FlannaCan in
Il !eIter TO the Administrative Board
charged the police Of the SouthsiJe
WIN lack Of cooperation in the en-
iorcetnrn, Of health regulations. The
no"rh referred the entire matter 10
Mayor Ainslio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
Johnston Gets or with Fine.

Joe Johnston, colorcd. of North Caro-
lima, pleaded guilty yesterday morn
ing In the United States District Court
TO the charge of Transporting eleven
quarts of liquor and begged the mercy
OF the court. Judge Waddill let tho
offender off with Il fine of SEA after
warning what repetition OF the
oncnsc would mean.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
DIR. BuclIunnn Here.

DR.. John l.. Buchanan, of Russell
County, at one time superintendent of
Public instruction. was visitor yes
terday At the capitol DR.. Buchanan is
former president Of the University Of
Arkansas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
roIIccmnn Outten Resigns.

G.. T. Outicn. patrolman OF the First
Police District. has handed In his
resignation. Chief OF Police Werner
will appoint man To I'LL the vacancy
in a few days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
RcpulsitiOn Issued.

"oTcrnoT stuart yesterday issued a
L"luisItion upon the Governor Of New
ork Tor the return 10 Richmond Of
hehJHmin Stern. wanted here on n
.''arEe OF grand larceny. Detective
S"rGean; Bailey left last night for ~
prisoMnr. wy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
Fined for Smelling.

Magistrate ii. S. Sunday, of Henrico,
yesterday placed "a fine OF $50 upon w.
T.. Palmer for speeding on the Will
liamsburg Road. Palmer was arrested
on Sunday night by Z. ~. Seay, chief
OF police of Hcnrico County
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
No Drill This Week.

Owing TO various circumstances and
the engagements of State Fair Week,
there will be no drill by members OF
the base hospital unit this week. Drills
will be resumed next week and mem
bers will be notified of the time and
place.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
Hatcher Acaulffed.

Cody Hatcher; colored. was acquitted
yesterday ny a jury In the Hastings
Court OF charge OF manufacturing
ardent sprito. connection which he
had brewed was introduced as evil
dence. 1t contained only a trifing per-
cCntaEe Of alcohol
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
Fails of Quorum.

For the lack of a quorum. the regu-
lar meeting of the Council Committee
on Streets wa s not held yesterday after
noon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
AdjittiScd Insunc

Thomas Henry Jones. colorcd. was
Ni"i before commission OF lun,c,
Yesterday morning in the Office Of
MAGISTRATE II. S, sunday, Of IIenric,
ana ""ludgcd insane. and ordered sem
TO Ia" asylum in Petersburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09

Charged with StcnIIng Automobile.
Tom Mitchell, plumber. twenty years
old. was arrested yesterday on the
charge OF stealing Il Ford automobile
belonging 10 J. W. Roe, of Petersburg.
The automobile il valued at 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-09
The Confederate Museum

TWELFTH AND CLAY STREETS,
open Daily from a II TO =. NJ
SATURDAYS q to