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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
AFTERMATH.

One passenger i'll the second cabin OF
the Deutschland yesterday, says the New
York Tribune, discovered that there was
one official in the customs service who
was not fully acquainted with the list
of undutiabe articles. Joseph IeHkofS-
ky, of Detroit, went to Germany three
months ago for treatment for one OF his
legs. 1t was necessary to aEnputate the
limb, and he bought two artificial legs.
One of these he brought in his trunk. This
was the only thing. outside of necessary
clothing, that he had bought while abroad.
did you buy anything while you were
in Europe?' was one of the questions
asked by the customs officer, as they sat
at the table in the dining saloon, prepar-
ing the declaration.
.Er-r-r, yes an artificial leg.
You'd better put that down with the
price," was the officials decision.
After the steamer locked 1t was found
that the leg came under the head of
Household Supplies" which are not du-
TABLE
Uncle-"Yes, Charles; I laid the founda-
ton of my fortune by saving cab fares"
Spenthrift Nephew-"I didn't know you
ever drove one, uncle!''-Punch.
NEWBURG, n. Y, Dec. 5.-In order
THAI there might be 10 possibility of life
left in his body, although pronounced
dead by several physicians, an artery
was cut in the arm of William E. Gwyer,
u millionaire, of Cornwall N. Y, who died
at his home in that Village last night.
Some months ago Mr.. GWyer asked DR..
j. % Moth. Of Fishlill. who has been at
tending him, that, after he was pro-
rounced dead by physicians, the doctor
see that an artery in his arm be cut SO
that there could possibly be no mistake
DR.. Moth was notified of the death this
morning. and he at once went to Corn
wall to make good the promise made the
dead rlan.-Philadeiphia Record.
Often Been Executed-'.What's that the
band Just played?' THE Dead March y
ooh, 1 see. Was it any livelier before
they murdered it?''-Philadclphia Evening
Bulletin.
Mr.. Burke the editor OF '"rhe Galena
(kan.) Times having gone to Washing
ton as Congressman Jackson's private
secretary, has appointed II. L. Howe to
run the paper i'll his absence. Mr.. Howe
publishes the following unique 'saluta-
tory: "Our. agreement with Mr.. Burke
is to the effect that We shall continue to
publish The, Times as Il daily only so
long as it is sci supporting. We are to
economize as much as pcssible-do our
own typesetting, read proofs, solicit adj
yertising run errands, clean our own spit
toons and take in washing at night, but
we are not to forge the boss name to any
checks nor pawn any Of the Office furni-
ture to meet expenses. In case we are
unable to make the daily pay, we are to
discontinue its publication and print d
weekly; if the weekly refuses to earn its
living we are to pack the stuff. store it
in the back room, notify our creditors
s,nd-flit With this brief prelude we as
sumo the awful responsibility of printing
a daily newspaper in Galena, The Won
Gerful City That Jack Built a hundred
miles from home and with just six bits
in the treasury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
CURRENT TOPICS.

The Philadelphia Record says:
The Fathers when they drafted the
Federal Constitution fixed the basis OF
representation upon the whole number
of free persons. adding thereto three
tifths OF the slaves, excluding Indians
not taxed The Civi! War, the resulting
emancipation Of the slaves and the SUBJ
sequeat grant OF the suffrage to negroes.
While they enlarged representation in the
Southern States by incorporating the
whole body OF blacks in the number of
free persons, did not result in any change
Of the method of appoTtionment.
The provision of the Fourteenth amend
nent making amy abridgmcnt of the
right to vote in any State for other rea-
son than participation in rebellion or
other crimes d cause for reducing the
basis of representation in the proportion
which the number of citizens so deprived
or the suffrage bears to the whole num-
Ear of male citizens of voting age sets
UP 4 new basis of representation. 1t has
never been enforced by appropriate leg
islatior. The representation of each
State has been based on the census enum-
Grafton of the whole population.
If the new plan of apportionment pro-
rided in the Fourteenth amendment shall
be applied to any one of the States it
must in justice be applied TO all. Repre-
sentative Moody's proposition to dispute
the qualification of the members of the
House from Louisiana because OF the
observation-disclosures of coloreG voters in
that State would equally ilvalidate the
gentienlan's own seat because of the dis
franchisement Of an unascertained num-
her OF white ilitcrates of voting age In
Massachusetts.
- o,Hy y6y1f
than the Injustice which makes the fran
chise the basis OF representation rather
than population. It would require new
census of the population to obtain the
PROPORTION Of enfranchised to disfran-
chised voters. There has been a great
change in popular opinion as to the
wisdom of the original grant of the suf-
frare to negroes since the experiment has
been put upon trial. and we doubt
whether Congress can be induced to pun
ish .he Southern States because Of their
effort to protect themselves.
In another column is notice of b. B.
Camden having twenty-five sheep killed
nv dogs. Here is another instance Of the
necessity for stringent dog law. There
are thousands OF acres Of land in Bed
ford on which it would almost be i'm
possible to make a living in any other
way except by raising sheep: yet the
farmers who try it suffer so much loss
by proving dogs that they one by one
desist and give u1 their tlocks--Redford
Bulletin.
Again there has. been trouble in the
Western Lunatic Asylum. which empia-
sizes the necessity for char =. the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
OUR WATER SUPPLY.

Tho discussion oc tie water question
before tho Finance Committee on Ihrls-
day night was most interesting and IN
st.ectiyc. and two valuable conclusions
were reached: The ono that the James
river IS orr natural reservoir, our aatu-
,al source OF water supply; the other
thas the water is good and pure, except
SO far as it is contaminated by the
mud 70 the latter fact PHYSICIANS and
chemists aburdantly testify. The only
question therefore relates to the manner
Of publication. Superintendent Boiling
is IN favor Of a settling basin and q
coagulating basin, the whole to cost
about Ss50.0cg. He thinks that this would
he practicable ard would in q great
measure solve the prohleE.. frot dailet'
The eminent chemist of the UNIVERSITY
&c Virginia, agrees with Superintendent
Boiling and in reply 10 direct question
rs to whether or not the setting Dash
was the very best thing for Richmono,
said in one word, Yes" Moreover, ne
said that he thought 1t was necessity.
He did not think that the settling basin
would be all that the city would require.
hut would certainly be the first step in
the right direction In reply to another
question, he expressed the opinion that
.te water would not become impure
through stagnation. 1t is believed that
via, sufficient depth the natural disturb
ance of the water by the winds would
keep it pure, and with iron as a coasulant
= ic,1l rip.r
James river is one of natures great
reservoirs and through this means we
have a constant and abundant supply OF
water. 1t only remains for US TO remove
the impurities, and this Richmond can
well afford TO d.. Indeed, she cannot af-
ford not to do it AS a simple business
proposition an abundant supply OF clear
water would be q great factor III our
material development, IL CUR growth ana
progress, to say nothing Of the matter
of health and convenience Our drinking
water is one of the very worst advertise
ments Tia, the city has. and those who
have seen visitors turn up their nose at
fl and put it aside in disgust arc neces-
sa.ily Impressed with this fact 1t is I'M
possible to convince strangers that water
which has the appearance Of cider. which
is sometimes liz SO turbid a condition as TO
make the n.rd in i clearly perceptb'e- Is
either fit TO drink or healthfu.- Their:
il no telling what injury in business
way this muddy water has wrought. We
fee, sure. however, that It has cost Us
more than we have saved from failure tc
incur the necessary expense to clarity
The water.
The time has cone for action and when
both the Superintendent OF the Water
Department and one of the most eminent
chemists in the country express the de-
liberate opinion that the settling basin is
the best solution of the problem, tbs
Council should not lose time in reaching
definite conclusion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND POLITICS.

The Brunswick Gazette reNroduces an
article from The Times discussing the
lublic-school question and urging that
the public-school system be removed as
far as possible from politica! influence.
The gist of the article was contained in
the following paragraph:
I'VE have reason TO believe that in
ferior teahers are sometimes accepted and
superior teachers rejected for the reason.
that the interiors have political pull. We
do not believe, from all that we have
beard, that the merit system always pre-
wallis in the selection Of teachers for our
public schools"
In reply the Gazette says that The
Times exhibits an accuracy of information
OF. this subject with which it was not pre-
pared to credit Us. ana is surprised that
acity newspaper understands so we'll the
situation in the country districts
eve dare say" the Gazette goes on.
that there IS not a man III this county
who, after reading the foregoing editorial,
Will not at once conclude that the
county of Brunswick was in the mind s
eye OF The Times when it WAS penncu
ard who viii not put On his guessing
sap' in the effort to ascertain VINO IT is
that could have iE,parteG snch accurate
information as to the status Of our
school affairs. Tic same Will no doubt
be true OF nearly every other county in
the State. The arraigninent is SO just
the allegations are so true and the evils
so widespread and. resulting rom the
same cause, ara so similar that the
people OF every county will imagine that
their particular county is the original
from which the pen picture is drawn. The
people throughout this grant old Com
.nonweal.h will utter a hearty amen to
the words that form The caption to what
The Times says: Save tie schools from
politics
But how is this TO &c accomplished?
asks the Gazette. ard replies:
The only possible way. in our opinion.
to divorce the school system from poll
tics is To give the people full power and
absolute control of the system; 10 MAKE
the Superintendent Of Public instruction.
the county superintendent and the DIS
trict trustees all elective by n direct vote
OF the people. With the bitter lesson OF
experience before them, they can hc trust
ed to give the cold shoulder to the trad
ing politician, and u Very wide berth TO
The nepo,ist The politician and
the ,tcpotist are the most deadly enemies
CT the free-school system. They have
aisrepute. The man who Will devise
a plan that will remove or even minimize
their evil influence will prove a public
bencfactor.
we believe in the rule OF the people,
and we believe in popular elections. bat
1t is very hard under our system OF cleo
tons to secure proper persons to manage
The public schools. 1t is so easy FOR poll
ticians to work their way into such posi-
lions regardless of their fitness and it is
very hard FOR the people OF any commune
,tv who have had no experience in teach
ing or IN the management of schools to
select the best men for this difficult task.
Therefore. VIC believe that the wisest
plan is to have State Board of Educa-
flor ard place the interest, Of the public
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

into the mysteries of the Order and six
teen applications were presented ror
membership and baloted upon
supreme Vice Chancellor D. w. Taayer
exemnliiied the unwritten work of tho
Order for the benefit OF the newiy-Eade
Moderns and for the older members as
well. After the regular business of ths
evening the meeting was addressed by
vice Supreme Chancellor Thayer. Chan
ceIlor C. y Ba-giman, Regent c. i.
Tlns!ey and Orator C. B. Jones, of Viz
rinia Lodge OF Church HILL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
Royal Arcanum.

There was quite an interesting meeting
of Mccarthy Council, Royal Arcanum.
Thursday night. The following were
chosen officers:
Representative to Grand Council. f.. W..
Miner; Alternate. to Grand Council, j..
Samuel Parrish; Regent. James A. o.
Keefe; vice Regent. J-5ras y. Ecwnlaa:
Orator. Min.tree Foikes; Past Regent a.
Br6cksnhrough: Secretary. j. S. hopkins;
collector. l.. Loveustein; treasurer. D.
Baker, Jr.:: Chaplain. q. +. McpoNes.'
Guide, A. Benson: Warden. J.. W. Low
Ing: Sentry. E. s. Loving
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
Emolumeuts of Office.

Am very sorry Uncle Phil imagined him
self sick. Very probable he had a ghost
dream that caused the gray hairs on his
head. And as to his beating Tom Cox
in the run for overseer of the poor, very
likely he can. Many of us have held the
said office for quite Il while. but have
thus far failed to realize a salary.-Clare-
mont Herald,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
Danvl.le's Treasure Troye.

Take down the shovel and the hoe!
There's buried treasure around the town.
That Ohio gentleman who appears to
have some hesitancy in coming forward
and disclosing it can be relieved of all
embarrassment by simply forwarding his
map and we will promise to do the dig
ging. If the treasure is not found within
six feet Of the surface, our labor will still
not DE in vain, for we could continue
right on down to the oil. What pity
tkr Z roil,AR could not haya danast4AA HAT y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

5000 in gold in some other bank than one
of clay. 1t would have doubled 1tselL py
interest," in this time. The pleasure OF
treasure trove will doubtless be greatly
marred by this ehection.-Danville Free
Press.
The Bee would not advise the citizens
of Danyjllc to tear down their homes OR
dig up their front and back yards IN
search Of that $1,000. According to our
theory, it will not be out of place TO wait
for further elopments.-Danville Bee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
A Sporty Mayor.

His Honor Mayor Darlington tells US
that he has had poor luck hunting tur-
keys this season; says there are perhaps
several reasons why he has been more
unsuccessful than usual. One is that
turkeys are nothing like so plentiful as
heretofore; he has spent less time in hunt-
ing than usual, and lately he purchased
a dog named JONAH, and that might
be an unlucky name for q good turkey
dnc=Snuth Boston News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
THE PRIDE OF HEROES.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote 10
saw that for Scratches. Bruises. cuts,
Wounds. Corns. Sore Feet and Stih joints.
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve is the best In the
world. Same for Burns. Scaids, Boiis.
Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and Piles 1t cures
or no pay. Only CSC. at Owens 6 Minor
Drug Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
MUNICIPAL RESTAURANTS.

The city of Nantes, in France, has been
recently experimenting in feeding the
poor and destitute by means Of munici-
nal SOUP kitchens. At first these charities
we're operated at a heavy cost to the city,
which has now been reduced to about
$3.50 year
The kitchens are opened from the 10th
of October to the 18th Of April. and two
meals are served, each day-the morning
one from 1890 A. NJ. to 100 P. III. and an
evening meal from 5 to 7:3o P. NJ. Tickets
emitting the hoiIer to one dish on the
ILL of fare are deposited for sale in the
various bakeries and tobacco shops OF
the city, where they are purchased Tor
grattuitcus distribution by the charitable
disposed.
The privilege Of taking meals in these
Kitchens is not restricted TO the destitute
classes Many laborers take their meals
there on account OF the moderate prices.
For example, meal costing five cents
can be obtained, which will consist Of a
plate of meat. a bowl of soup and small
loaf of bread.
1t is Interesting to note in connection
with these kitchens that no wine is
served in any of them.
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il The Constitutional Convention. hao a
few more men as able and as conscien-
tious in performing their duty as Hon. r.
Walton Moore the State of Virginia would
get a model onstitution.-LeesburS Mir
roT.
Mr.. Moore has been before the public
for years and while he has often ex-
pressed himself in public debate, we have
never heard anything from him that saw
ored of humbugsery or demagogy. We
may not always approve his views, but
they always command our respect, be-
cause we respect the man.
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\ merchant al Lawrencevills, Va. says:
BY the addition of a glass front we
are better prepared to show you a larger
and more complete stock of Xmas toys,
candies, nuts, raisins and fruits than ever
before. See US before You buy"
What an interesting study in Digestion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
Dixie Lodge.

Dixie Lodge, No. g., United Moderns.
C. Y. Barsiman. chancellor. presiding.
held very interesting and larsely-attend-
ed meeting Thursday evening at Lee camp
Hall, Several candidates were initiated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
DR. aruew,s Cure for the Hort

DR.. Agucw's Cure for the Eo'rt
acts directly and quickly, stimulates the
hearts action, stops most acute pain, DIS
pels all signs of weakness. futterlns, SILK
ing, smotherirg or palpitation. This Won
derful cure is the sturdy ship which car
ries the teapt-sick patient into the maven
of radiant and perfect health. Gives re-
lief in most acute forms of heart disease
3ins nut est Sold by Tragic Medi-
Enifa Csnrioaan,>
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
VIZ wAN1 YouR or Frs

for coal and wood the ensuing season.
our long experience In the business en-
abIes us to guarantee you entire satisfac-
ton. Office and yard. Seventeenth Street.
between Cary and Dock.
r. H. WARDEN & CO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

daughter of Rev. DIR. Evans, was an
Eounced some weeks ago, and, owing to
recent bereavement in the family Of the
groom, no invitations have been issued.
At the meeting of the Virginia Hospital
Thursday night at the residence of Mrs.
Edgar Taylor, it was decided by the
Board of Managers to arrange for. an
amateur opera to he given in February
under the auspices OF the board for the
benefit Of the hospital.
oIiss Mamie Heth. who has been maxi
ing several visits in this city. and been
present at all the social functions, as
we'll as honored s.. an Informal recep-
ton at the Pickett Carp, will return to
her home in Washington to-day.
The ladies Of the Virginia Home for In
curables desire to return grateful thanks
to the following persons ana firms Tor
courtesies extended on the evening OF
November 18th. In the production or David
Garrick. at the Academy OF MUSIC: ITO rros.
c.. Pierson and Caste, Blues Band. Thos:
G. Leatf, Sydnor & Hundley. for loan OF
beautiful furniture; Syc!e & Son.. for OF
namental rugs. draperies. etc.; Cohen q
Prof. Sigmund Kohn and other friends
who assisted SO nobly in making this de-
serving entertainment success.
The postponed meeting OF the A. P.
v. a. will be held next Wednesday, De-
Gambler 18th, at noon. in the rooms OF
the Virginia Historical Society.
Miss Margaret Wilson. of Norfolk. IS
visiting the Misses Bidsood, No. $50 West
Grace Street.
Mr.. Claude L. Crockett. of Hampton.
who has been attending the sessions OF
the Virginia Grand Lodge Of Masons,
has returned to Hampton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elan. of Suffolk. are the
guests for several days of their sister.
Mrs. Charles Boswell. at No. 2l5 East
Franklin Street.
Mr. Lamar Holiday of Old Point. Va,
is a contributor to the country store,
which is doing a fine business at the
Confederate Bazaar in Baltimore.
Misses Marion Owens and Marie Har-
grave have returned from trip to West
Point.
Mrs. George E. Conway is the guest OF
Mr. and Mrs. r. Y. Richardson, OF
Hampton, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
WANT ED

S>>o~~-N>>~>~-~~-> ~N-~~-~~-C~~->->~~>>~
SPECIAL SUMMER PRICES ON RE-
uphoistering ard Recovering Parlos
Suites. Odd Chairs. Couches ctr AZ
the latest styles Of covering. shown, aad
IT COSTS IOU NOTHING to have our
foreman call on you and give estinatsI
store. 4tr-421 East Broad Street. or at
factory. 109-111-1l3 y Eighth Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

3 cONvALEsCENCE after pneumonia,
typhoid fever and the grip is sometimes
merely apparent, not real. To make it
real and rapid, there IS no other tonic
so highly to be recommended as Hoods
G. voc oarilla. Thousands so testify. Take
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07
HELP lHaNTED-a,uic

WANTED FOR ARMY: Able-bodied un-
married men between ages OF q and 50:
citizens OF United States. of good char
acter ana temperate habits. who can
speak, read and write English. For III
formation apply TO RECRUITING Or
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WANTED-STRONG HEALTHY YOUNG
MAN or YOUTH to learn the forise
business: one from the country pre-
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No LEO BROOK Road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

Between Richmond and Petersburg the
Seaboard Air Line Railway offers tast
schedule and unexcellsd accommodations,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

Mr.. Claude L. Crockett. of Hampton.
who has been attending the sessions OF
the Virginia Grand Lodge of NIasons,
has returned to Hampton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

Miss Margaret Wilson, of Norfolk, Is
visiting the Misses Bidsood, No. $50 Wes
Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

The. postponed meeting OF the A. P
v. a. will be held next Wednesday. De
Gambler 18th, at noon. in the rooms Of
the Virginia Historical Society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

Mr. and Mrs. Elan. of Suffolk. are the
guests for several days of their sister
Mrs. Charles Boswell, at No. 215 East
Franklin Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

First Chauffeur-"Have any bad luck
during your trip yesterday
Second Chauffeur-"Oh, ran over a
man, hut I don't think I hurt the ma
chine any''-Ohio State Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

The marriage of Miss Daisy Evans
and Alr. Turner Johnston. of Norfolk. VIII
take place December 18th.
1n.. Eran.' Annaran1ant Who Is the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

Mr.. Lamar Holiday of Old Point. Va
is a contributor to the country store
which is doing fine business at TIL
Confederate Bazaar in Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-07

daughter of Rev. DR. Evans, was an
Eounced some weeks ago, and, owing to
recent bereavement in the family Of the
groom, no invitations have been issued
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-09-02
Aristocratic Tramp
In California

SAN JOSH, Sept. 2-Is Berthe Wolsey
Roberts tho degenerate CON OF an arisso
cratic family--the cousin OF Lord Rob
erts, as he claims is the question that
IL pnzzling the sheriff's Office and the
physicians who today committed him 10
the Agnews Insane Asylum. Nearly
three weeks ago Roberts was taken into
custody for his. queer behavior and it
was believed that when he had outlived
the results OF recent debauchery he
would be all right. He did not improve
and it was today decided that he would
fare better at the asylnm.
Roberts 10 typical Englishman,
about six feet three inches In height and
OF rather slender build. He 10 about 30
years or age, and, were it hot for the
rather foolish appearance his face at
times assumes, would be characterized
as an exceedingly handsome man, His
beard, which has grow during his con-
fnement, Ia brown. while his hair is OF
fiaxen color. His features are patrician
and his hands and feet are small and
we'll shaped. Altogether he is, apart
from his clothing, the most aristocratic
looking tramp ever picked up on the
Santa Clara County road.
Roberts claims to be a nephew OF Lord
Roberts and says that his sister ia Mrs.
Daisy Talbot. wife OF Major Talbot, who
was stationed at Malta, in the Mediter-
rean. His case ia being investigated.