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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-06-26

For lawns--lawn mowers, lawn hose
lawn sprlnklers, lawn rakes at Ed
Lees.
For the festive fly Ed Lee has the
new process iron screen-the kind
that lasts.
Ice cream freezers that are ahead of
the old kind and at the same price at
Ed. Lees.
Have your clocks repaired at Chas.
Hartman's. He will deliver or call
for them at any time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
Hebrews to Join with Presbyterian.
Shakespeare slandered.

To the Editor of the Dispatch
In lecturing before his class the other
day distinguished professor of Oxford
declared that Hamlet was undoubtedly
insane. The class was large one, in
Guiding, doubtless, many teachers to be.
whose ideas are Influenced, if not entirely.
shaped. by the opinions of their tutors
for at college man has time to study
but not to think. Now, have heretofore
hesitated to advance an opinion on this
subject for the reason that almost all
writers on Observation-Disclosures Of en-
inent ability-have adhered to this the
Dry q do not know who first advanced
it,, and in my obscure position I did
no. desire to antagonize their opinions
Actors, too, impersonators OF the real
character of Hamlet have made him ap-
pear crazy. The immortal Booth so con
ceived and acted the role; and Whiteside,
whom SO many Richmond people have
enjoyed, made even more conspicuous
this characteristic of the character In
deed. the public seems to have accepted
this version Of the play, for I have been
unable to find any one to advance an
opposing theory The private instructors
in elocution here in Richmond. that is.
those with whom 1 have conversed, teach
their pupils this conception OF the part
Now, in discussing this old subjec. it
does not matter whether Hamlet was
a real or an ina ginary being; the only
question SIS: Did Shakespeare intend to
make him cra1y:s say he did not. And
I am prepared to give in defence Of this
position not only my own meaxro rescurc-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
CARLISLE AND WISE.

In brief interview he gave out at
Washington Tuesday, Hon John G. Car
isle denied that he had been engaged as
onc of counsel in the proceedings Mr..
John S. Wise has instituted to test the
.ons;itut,onalsty of Virginia's new or
ranic law He said he knew absolutely.
nothing about the case having not even
looked into IT. and would not be
here when it was called. on Fri
day lie admitted that he had
been approached on the matter, but stated
he had replied that he would have MOTH
Ing to do with it unless the case came up
In the Supreme Court-then if 1t were de-
sired Of I'M he would assist
In speaking of the case" MIR. Carlisle.
rs we understand it, referred to the orgi-
nal proceeding Instituted by Mr.. Wise.
He is to be congratulated upon not being
mixed UP in that. and we are inclined to
doubt whether he will assist" even If
it shall reach the Supreme Court. We
rather reckon that the impression Mr..
Carlisle designed to convey was that in
that event he might" agree to become OF
SouiiSei lpt GIllu2iilSo
ccnlmittai TO proposition to go into a
case Of the character of the one in cues
ton before having acquired the slightest
knowledge Of 1t, does not sound like a
lawyer Of Mr.. Carlise's reputation. and.
considering that in Its main contention.
Mr.. Wisc's. original case is on all-fours
with the case OF Kentucky--Mr. Carlisle's
state--and that that contention went ut
serly to pieces. there is much that mill
sates against the idea that the distin-
gusshed kentuckian viii consent to "as-
sist'' in the Virginia case even after he
shall have looked into :t 1t is true as
ne noted the other day, that the Ken.
{ sucky case never reached the Supreme
court OF the uni,ed States 1t was dec,d-
g IN the State Supreme Court But the
accession followed lines OF doctrine. laid
uown by the former tribunal wherever It
e touched on the Fundamental princi-
= involved. No effort q. appeal t. IN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
TURN on THE LIGHT.

The movement for an outside adjust
naent of the differences between the coal
operators and the miners has fallen
through and the matter now goes back
TO the arbitration commission. That body
will meet again on the Sd Of December, 1t
is said. and it is to be hoped that 1T
will continue its labors unremittlnsly UNI.
til the contending parties are brought to-
rether, and some assurance is afforded
norary.
It is also, as we have frequently stated.
of vital importance that the commission
should formulate, If possible. set of,
rules and principles. which will answer
as basis for and insure the speedy ad-
justment of all future contentious between
labor and capital, in which a strike would
be so far reaching and disastrous as the
one it was created to consider. Moreover.
il is desirable that the commission should
push it's work rapidly and make it thor
oush for the reason that so long as there
is suspense regarding the outcome many
interests will suffer more OF less depres-
sion.
1t is undeniahle that whether with OF
without reason the uncertainties OF the
case have had a disturbing effect in busl-
ness and financial circles generally, and
in some instances they have been used t.
nanin,late the market to the detriment
Of the prbl.c welfare and the depreciation
of legitimate and sound securities.
In connection with the effort to settle
the trouble outside the commission, it was
more than limited that both parties, and
the railroads and operators which form
the trust. especially. were anxious Tor
that contamination, in order that certain
facts might not be given publicity 1hat
is now denied. Each side processes to be
willing that the light be turned on to
the fullest: ard this is known to be par
ticularlv desired by the independent ope-
rators. who have grievances. they affirm,
against both the miners and the trust
AS we see It, even If all concerned did
moi court a thorough expose, the commits
sion would be derelct in its duty and eX-
hibit callousness to its responsibility
should it fail tc, go to the bottom OF the
whole business and bring it up to pubic
gaze in all its ra1nfications and phases.
Apart frc1n the fact that that is the only
way TO arrive at the truth of the allega-
lions of the several elements and interests
immediately involved. and thus reach
plan of agreement founded on principles
of right ard justice, it is also the only
way by which the great public can be
nut in a position to exercise the moral
i,,n,ence which will guarantee these prin--
ciples Being lived up to, and being mace
to- serve as presidents for the settlement
of similar troubles hereafter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
highest Federal Court was made. !

highest Federal Court was made 4
seemed to be accepted that the case wouid
have no standing there.
But IL Mr.. Carlisle is to be congratu-
lated upon not being connected with Mr..
Wise's initial proceeding. how much more
is ne to be congratulated upon not being
entangled in his supplementary move. II
is almost impossible to treat the latter
seriously. II is the most pi'antasmagori-
al performance in the history OIL ...e
worlds jurisprudence. Aside from It's
would-be seine-haul.ng feature. and the
Mulberry Sellers deiusoa it involves SO
far as the poor negroes are concerned, IN
its last analysis it is resolved into suits
against the State. The members OF the
constitutional convention represented the
sovereignty Of Virginia even more than
did Attorn ey- General Ayers in the coupon
cases Hence Mr.. Wises multifarious
suits against the former Suggest lombard
ing the Federal Constitution with paper
pellets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
ELECTRIC HEATING.

1T is announced that at Davos and
Dame, Switzerland, electricity Is to be
used to heat the sanitariums, which, with
THEIR various buildings, cover an area OF
two square miles, and that the expedient
is expected to abolish the contanlina
ton OF the air in the interest of the thou
sands Of patients gathered at those places.
the agency of water power, of which
there is much abundance. The streams
which Will supply the. power are twelve
and half miles distant.from the seats
of the sanitariulns and have a fall OF
a thousand feet, and the annual expense
Of the plant, including interest deprecl-
alton, and cost Of operation, is estimated
at 100000.
( In noticing the enterprise, the Baltimore
Sun says that it is of interest to the Two
virgtnias, North Carolina, and other
States that have neglected water powers
still idle. The Gisused old dams OF the
James river and Kanawha canal, suggests
our contemporary. would, If repaired, pro
duce large water powers avaliaoie ioi
generating electricity, which could ne
transmitted long distances. And, in con-
clusion, the Sun remarks:
Switzerland is specially favored Win
serviceable. mountain strea ms. ou'
the Piedmont country of the South mas n,
similar advantages that can be u1il-
lied. Capital is more abundant t''ai
it was few years ago. and cheaper ana
manufacturing enterprise is increasing. a
fuller appreciation. of the water power
resources OF the South is bound 10 come
In the near future.
Surely. And in this connection we
would say that already at this city much
of James river has been harnessed Tor
the generation of electricity for llsntlils
and furnishing power. and that nnucn
more of 1t is to be harnessed tor slhe
same purpose. We have one of the hnest
electrical plants in the country ana II Is
in process of being enlarged. however
If as stated. the, Swiss are going 10 use
electricity. for heating rooms aad oaths'
and for cooking. why not use II IN 'he
same way here?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
THURSDAY.
THE DAY.

In Virginia national Thankssit1hs-pas
has not the flavor of antiquity that nearly
everything else has. It is not "a moss
back" but newcomer 1t mas not hao
time here to gather about itself ira ditiohs
and superstitions Away back IN our
country parts it may be known. but II IS
little observed. vet it can be truly said
,ha+ /, is gradually extending in popu-
1aritv. With us, at present, 1t is more
The holiday of the townspeople IMAM OF
the farmer folk and it is heralded 10 the
latter by The approach of hundreds OF
~,or.sme, and to the former by the foot
bali players IN our Southern country
pld customs lingcre and new ones come
:nto vogue slowly. the one grand, ululn-
chant and overshadowing holiday is
Christmas. and it has no rival 1t is opu-
ion. in religious and tireside memories.
I, has a fragrance that never dies ana
II is lovingly linked with ancestral life
beyond the seas.
All, the same Thanksgiving-Day is win
ming place in our affections. 1t is MAX
itself at nome III II gina 49, -
wear II acquires new territory and new
friends. Once it was observed by only
a few. and these chiefly residents OF our
largest cities Not so now. 1t is pubic
holiday, and but scant mt Is the business
done in any city or town on this day Inc
time appointed for it is in the rarest sea-
son of the year; the season, too, when
the mind of civilized man naturally De-
comes retrospective; when he recalls what
has occurred since last seed time: when
he looks upon the yield of the fields and
muses. as to the next planting. And mar
dened in soul and sordid in spirit must
he be if he does not realize the blessings
that have been, shis and for which ne
should return thanlSs:@~5g
Our country as a whole has been mar
vellously blessed. If we doubt 1t let US
compare its advantages and present cohui-
HON with those Of other lands. 1t has
been not only a good home for US. out
fortunate place of refuge for millions oil
distressed people of other nations. The
duty is upon us now. not only TO thahA
Heaven for its blessings. but to pray to
he saved from vanity, and folly so
that we may transmit a glorious heritage
TO future generations.
Our wish is that the thanksgiving spirit
may dwell in every heart and home to-
dsy; that the houses of worship may be
oiled with reverent people: that the SER
mons and lessons of the day may make
lasting Impressions. and that the feelings
Of all shall find expression in the thanks
giving anthems and songs of praise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27

3 + = -
.septlment there. and the ntiment among N ing
NV York bankers generally. is in favor favor
of law that will allow the national banks
to issue circulation without bond securi-
yA-that is. circulation based upon the
credit of the bank, and rp-to certain
percentage of its capital-perhaps 25 per
cent and perhaps SO per cent
This is both important and interesting.
But It would seem that the New York
bankers propose. through the Chamber
OF Commerce. to act independently of the
American Bankers Association in respect
sofQcurrency reform. The, associa ton at
its last meeting appointed committee
to, consider the whole question: and make
report in the future. but showed, accord
ing to the reports OF its proceedings,
decided repugnance to any departure from
the present bond system basis of issue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
nut submit the entire life.s work Of

&es. but submit the entlre H1e WORK u
the author.
literature, drama. poetry, and fiction
no one questions. He always will. Els
work is q mighty ocean Of thought. from
which every writer since his day has
borrowed something, be it in the exseH
eive. rnacinatfon Of fiction, the splendid
sentiment OF poetry, or the profound logic
of science They all are indebted TO MN
they honor him, though in this respect
.tbev unknowingly Islander him. Hamlet
vas not the initial play of Shakespeare
He had written many plays and poems
5heforA: and when ne addressed himself
IN that enormous task he was In the.
4Drime of his 1ife-he was Just reaching
the summit of the mountain OF MS splen-
die career. His mental requirements
were rich in their harvest or learning:
his mind was mature in its capacity or
thought. and he had seen enough OF eiie
world to know the realities OF life. Hence
ne was not a novice when he wrote Ham
let: 1t has always been considered his
best work Let US, then. prefer to eat'
it his greatest production. Now. in TINS.
the greatest production OF Shakespeare
Hamlet is the chief character. His au-
thor puts in his mouth the>Sery acms or
all his Knowledge He makes-H1m say IN
that splendid soIiloquy the very pest mat
before had taken in go vast a fell or
thought. Hamlet in that brief monologue
discusses and settles the greatest subjects
of the actors life. What stupendous TASK.
WHAT a wonderful performance. l need
not 20 further into the play 10 prove the
sanity of Hamlet, though l think mat
in every part he exhibits the very per-
lection of mental eauanimity. l have at
ways contended that Shakespeare did not
design crazy man to represent his great
est thought, ana to think different wouid
10 my mind be a gross and inexcusaoie
SANDER.
was Hamlet mentally unbalanced? II
So then logic must be illogical reason
unreasonable; learning delusive: senti-
ment seductive, and knowledge {. farce.
AS for me, l prefer to read IN the roie
of Hamlet the very mind OF Shakespeare,
and to regard his so-called crazy doinse
as the grandest philosophy Of the au-
thor. H. WIRr HOLLOWAY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
COL. THOMAS oCHILTREE.

His Worldwide Reputation as BON
yivant and Rnconteur.
OF Colonel Thomas P. Ochiltree. who
died Tuesday at Hot Springs Va. the
Baltimore American writes sympathetic
cally as follows:
For nearly half a century Colonel Ochil-
tree has been one of the most picturesque
characters in American public life. partly
through his unique Individuality, but
chiefly through his reputation as bon
want and a reconteur almost without
peer. his reputation was worldwide, and
he was also as well known in the APT
tails Of Europe as in Washington and New
York.
Colonel Ochiltree was born in Nacodo-
ches pa rish Tex. in 1883. His father was
Judge William B. Ochiltree. a lawyer of
great repute in the South. who was de-
teI.1nined that young Tom should be
brought up in the straight and narrow
path. He thought his son would be a
quiet man. of gentle habits. and, there
fore, placed him under the care and
tutelage of two Catholic priests. The
priests tried ndustriously to keep their
pupil in lines of though. that might pos
Silly take him into the clergy.
The lad stood it for a time, and at the
age of Is suddenly took the matter into
his own hands. He wanted to fight the
Indians. The priests We're powerless. and
with great deal of shrewd planning.
young Tom made an enlistment as
private in the Texas Rangers starting
west for the scalps OF the Apaches and
Comanches III 1854 A year Knocked all
the romance out of tl..s boyish ambition
and he was willing. to come home and
buckle down to his books
II t7>r1
He was taken as a partner into his
fathers office at San Antonio when he
was barely out Of his teens. Judge Ochil-
tree went away from town one day,
and while he was gone the oy had the
sign changed. San Antonio awakened
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
THE sTENOGRAPHIC RECORD.

The Dispatch has never regarded the ac-
QUESTION by the City Council Of the
stanosrap}1ic record as necessary pre-
requisite to the investigation OF the
charees made by the grand jury against
the Council.
The Council can find out from public:
records what witnesses were examined
by the srarG jury, and it car summon
the very same persons. and the line OF
examination pursued by the grand jury
is so well known it can be easily followed
by the Council.
Perhaps if asked to do SO the Lesisla-
t,.re would pass a special act empowering
The Judge of the Hastings Court, in his
discretion, to give the Council access to
the stenographic report. Let it ask the
Legislature for that privilege! But with
or without that stenographic record the
Council can have full investigation-if
it wants to!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
next morning to laugh fer years at the
.4,a.na narna Of the firm. 'ThOulaS T.

next morning to laugh fer years at the
strange name of the firn-.Ihonaas Z.
Ochiltree & Father, Attorneys
The young mans restless mlnn' nov
ever, could not be held down 20 law,
and before he was q he was editor OF
newspaper. and had begun to take
considerable interest in politics. and was
q member of the Democratic National
Committee. at Charleston. S. c., IN 1901
being one of the anti-Douglas Democrats
who seeded and nominated john =.
Breckenridge for the Presidency In Front
Street Theatre. Baltimore
When the civil war broke out Mr.. Ochll-
tree Joined the Confederate army. and
served with distinction on the staff OF
Generals Green, Taylor. and Sibley. lie
was made a colonel for bravery in the
field.
At tie close of the war he returned to
Texas and printed in his paper advice TO
the Southern people TO stop. CRYING.
and get solace in work. His ablllty
was marked enough to attract the atten-
ton Of President Grant. and Grant made
him the United States Marshal for Texas.
He and Grant became great friends. 1t is
said that Grant delighted in seeing no
one more than he did seeing Tom Ochil-,
tree This relation made many Of the
men of Galveston a bit. jealous. and they
once planned an incident whereby they
thought tney WOuid Set even H1eli oSAAi
tree.
GOT THE BEST OF THEM
Grant was to stop at Galveston after
his trip to South America. and the COM
mittee did not put Ochiltree's name on the
list of distinguished men to meet him.
Ochi!tree bided his time, as he was never
known to complain.
He did not go to the ship to welcome
Grant. but took a vantage point in lle
crowd that filled the streets in front of
the fremont House. He was behind two
rows Of celebrities. who were doing guard
duty along the edge of a crimson carpet
which ran from the hotel steps to the
curb The reception committee-or part
of twas standing in the ..otel door wait
ing to give the General the gladstone
hand Ochiltree watched until tie Cen
eral and Mrs. Grant had stepped from the
carriage and then he bulged through me
line.
- He rushed down the crimson carpet.
shook heartily the hand of his old friend,
and, offering his arm to Mrs. Grant.
marched proudly through the rank and
file of leading citizens into the hotel.
The mob outside demanded a speech from
the General and constituting himself
committee of one. Colonel Ochiltree aps
Deared with him in the hotel balcony and
introduced General Grant as one of the
best, truest and bravest friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
RcdIstricting the State

fredericksburg starr
I'VE favor the redistrictinS Of the State
upon the firm and broad basis of popula-
ton and of geograp hic and business pro-
rrietS, but vsc are forever oppos ID s.,n.,
7":i11nnannykin'' that may be done to help
che man or hinder another.
Fer heavens sake, let's WORK for the
interest of thu old State al stop this
bAckbiting business. Divide the State up
fairly, and if that hurts your fricir: CT
helps your ener.y, let it be so. Virginia
and her future is Of far more Importance
than he election to Congress If ally
man.
The day has passed for the necessity Of
political gerrymanderisg. These are days
of honest politics. The Democratic party.
through its chosen leaders. have SO de-
clared and the rank and file of that par
ty has sent up a hearty amen to the
declaration. Let every man stand on his
merits. Ii he has no merits, then let him
fall All true Virginians want an honest
aud fearless government. and by the
help Of the new Constitution they pro-
pose to have 1t.
This being the case, we would most
respectfully suggest that a fair and bust
ness-like redistricting bill be offered or
that the matter be dropped.
+. In making this blunt suggestion, we
wish it understood that we have no friends
to help nor foes to punish, but seek only
the advancement of Virginia and her in
terests.
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Hebrews to Join With Presbyterianx
New York Herald)
Probably fo:' the first time in history
Hebrew and Christian congregation will
hold union Thanksgiving services or
Thanksgiving morning.
This event will take place in Paterson.
n. j.. when the Second Presbyterian
church, which has been holding services
il; the synagogue of the Congregat ton
B'nai. Jeshurn, since the great fire Of
February Sth will have as guests the
members of the Hebrew congregation
Rev. Mr.. Isaacs, the rabbi of the syna-
gogue. has prepared an address for the
occasion. and Rev. DR.. C. D. Shaw, Of the
Presbyterian church. will have one ready
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
NATIONAL BANKS, ISSUE.

Lyman J. Gage. former Secretary Of
the Treasury and chairman of the Finance
Committee of the New York Chamber
Of Commerce. who is in Washington. was
asked Tuesday night what system Of
currency reform his committee would re-
commend to Congress. Mr.. Gage replied:
Is THE general outlines of plan were
agreed upon at the meeting OF. the FL
nance COMMITTEES of the New Chamber
OF Commerce Monday afternoon. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27

United States Consul Herl;ska. at CAL
lao, Peru, has been advised to resign.
The official documents dc, not say SO. but
the reason for the request is that he made
fool of himself at a British social
club.
This country Is coming to a pretty
pass If en- oftice-holder cannot make a
fool Of himself occasionally. All that
i4erliska did was to abuse King Edward
in the presence of divers of that mon
arch's faithful subjects and stipendia-
= -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-27
HTRCH BURNING CASE.
To Regulate Child Labor.

RALEIGH, n. c.. November 25.-tSp.-
ciaL)-State Labor Commissioner Warner
said tonight:
81 will IN my annual report specially re-
commend that the Legislature enact
strict law regulating abor of children in
factories and will urge that employment
of children under II years be forbidden"
Your correspondent hears an intimati ton
that the cotton-mills propose to antago-
nize any labor legislation.