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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
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CURRENT TOPICS.
Sol. Smith Russell.

Sol. smith RUSSELL.
Sol Smith Russell, who died in Wash
ington yesterday, was one Of the most
original and delightful of American &C
tors. The place on the stage thus left
vacant will not be easily filed 1t Is
only necessary to see some Of the other
comedians who have appeared in his
parts since his illness to realize how
unique and exquisite his talent was. He
has had imitators; but they were afar
off. They executed the stage business
and spoke the lines, and were even some
times amusing; but they were really lit
tie like Mr.. Russell.
The gentle actor VINO has passed away
had a, curious, droll humor and quaint
pleasantly, mingled with sudden and
subtle lapse into pathos. MS perform
ances were thus q constant mingling of
smiles and tears. The use Of light and
shadow was singularly sl1illful-the
whole theatre laughing; then In an in
slant, and before it was aware, sub.
dued to silence and with q. little throb-
bling at the heart.-Baltimore News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

The plan adopted by the Democratic
State Committee at Richmond several
months ago, and ordered to be put in
force at once. provided explicitly and
without any exceptions or reservations
that ALL VOTING SHALL BE VIVA
NOCE."
We would like to know If the various
city and county committees intend to
conform to this rule made by the State
Committee and, If so. when they are
going to begin. The rule was first ig-
nored at Lynchhurg and then at Rich
mond, and more recently in Norfolk. 1t
is a mandatory party law. made for good
and sufficient reasons. by direction OF the
Democratic State Convention, and 1t
ought to be Notwithstanding News
1t is a matter of very serious doubt
with us il the viva voce plan CT voting
will ever be again popular in Virginia.
especially in primary elections. 1t IS
very embarrassing to many voters to go
to the polls and publicly declare their
choice as between candida ties with all
of whom They are equally friendly. The
effect of this plan. if adopted, Will, in our
belief, have the effect of keeping great
many Democrats away from the polls
when primary elections are held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
The Duty TO PAY TAXES.

The Stanton News. winch IS an NOM
est and fearless newspaper. says in a
recent editorial article that 1t Is plain
tc The public OF that community that there
are many persons in Staunton who are
not paying all their taxes. ''The idea
has become common it proceeds. that
people are not expected to give in their
property at its full market value. but
that 1t ought 10 be given in at sixty per
cent. or something like that"
Moreover. it says that when 1t comes
to the income tax great many ignore
that altogether. because they do not I'M
dcrstand it or try to understand 1t. They
know that there are some exemptions
and they roughly estimate that these
cover about all their income. which, the
News says, is erroneous.
Some property owners dodge the tax
assessor with full knowledge of the
fact that they are dishonesty concealing
some of their taxable possessions. 9th
crs fail to give in full assessment. be-
cnuse. as the News says, they do not I'M
dcrstand. But we believe that the State
itself is responsible for much Of the tax
dcdsing complained of. Our tax laws
have been unfair In some respects and
uncertain in others. and the State has
rather encouraged men to conceal be-
cause It has attempted to levy taxes upon
that which is not in fact property. Men
will not tolerate double taxation. The
first thing for any State to do is TO have
a tax system that is fair and just; that
imposes tax upon all property once,
but only once. and when that system has
been established it is a comparatively
simple matter to get at all the taxable
from lodging. Our new Constitution
makes a long stride In the direction of
sack q system, and we believe that here
after there will be less and less of COM
plants on this score.
In conclusion we would concur in the
doctrine preached by our Staunton con-
temporary that it is the duty of every
citizen-his patriotic duty, his duty to
society and to God--to give in for taxa
ton all the actual property that he owns.
When the State levies 4 fair and just
tax upon a citizen it is his duty TO pay
it. It is an obligation upon him, as sure
ly as any other obligation, and no honest
and patriotic man will dodge it. 1t is a
great mistake for rich men to withhold
from the government that which is justly
DUE and so defy the law. Rich men, of
all others. are interested in laws that pro-
tcct property, and when they set the eX-
ample of disobeying and defying the law
they cannot reasonably expect others less
favorably situated to do better than they.
The surest way for rich men to get the
full protection. of the law which they
Sd much need is for them to obey the
Law honestly and devoutly. to render unto
Caesar the things that are Caesars. If
rich men would all do this conscientious
iy there would be less of prejudice against
them, and fewer attempts would be made
to enact laws detrimental to their inter
ests. To put it on the lowest and most
selfish ground, honesty in all such cases
is the best policy for the rich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
The Students Side.

Editor of The Times:
sir-An editorial in The Times this
morning has SO attracted my attention
that I feel impelled to write and endorse
the unusual views therein stated You
entitled it THE Students Side,'' and then
Pc cecded to argue that the student S
side and the professors side is really the
same. I cannot add to Your arguments.
Your position is strong. But should like
to say that this new idea in college life''
of encouraging the students to make
suggestions from their point of view as to
how the college can be improved, Is old
enough to admit of the citation Of at
least one example to prove the correct
ness OF your theory.
The University College of Medicine Of
this city is pioneer, and In its efforts to
break away from the antiquated methods
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

sides sssss}
There Is an underlying principle here
which is not to be overlooked. We are
a democracy and the principle Of demo-.
cracy should rule in all our affairs Of
whatever character. The student body in
any institution OF learning stands in much
the same relation to the faculty that the
people stand toward the Government. OF
course. it will not do to permit the stu
Gents to govern as the people govern. for
students are young and inexperienced and
sometimes 1ndiscreet But every Amer
lean youth worthy of the name is good
Democrat in the broad sense Of that term,
ana Democrats are not apt to abuse
trust.
American manhood implies independence
and self-reliance and self-control, and in
the training OF the American youth every
thing should be done to develop these
colleges. We believe in the honor-sys-
ten at college. Wherever 1t has been
tried in the Southern colleges 1T has
operated we'll 1t is a good thing to put
a young man on his honor. on his dignity.
on his responsibility. and it would add
greatly to the dignity and responsibility
Of STUDENT life to give the students, as we
have said, some voice in the management
There should be regular conferences be-
tween the students and the faculty and
the students should be urged to make
SUGGESTIONS here and there, and all such
suggestions should have the most careful
consideration of the faculty. Nothing. IN
our opinion, would moro surely promote
the esprit de corps of an educational In
stitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

The Suffolk Herald has issued an indus
trial paper which does credit to that es-
teemed contemporary and the enterpris-
Ing town and community it represents.
men particularly are pleased to
see the portrait and editorial sketch Of the
late J. E. Booker, who was in his life
owner and editor. Mr.. Booker was very
dear to the newspaper profession. and his
bre thren heartily approve any ard every
tribute that may be paid to his memory.
Tho Herald is one Of the best weekly
newspapers in the State, and we are glad
to see that it has held up to Editor Book
crs high standard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Absolving the Combine.

A well-known Boston business man
writes to the Transcript to state his
belief that what Is called the beef trust
has had nothing to do with the present
high prices of beef and otner fresh
meats He says: ut is only fair to say
that with corn at sixty cents a bushei, on
the farms, every farmer who had the
nerve last fall to turn his corn into beer,
mutton or pork deserves every cent he
can get for it. For cattle are scarce,
simply because last years corn crop was
a, failure. and the price of corn was SO
high that fewer cattle have been led.
The same reason explains why fat NUT
ten, lamb and pork are higher in price
than last year. Neither canada nor
Mexico has any fat cattle which could
be imported were duties removed. Other
cattle than fat stock are plentiful and
their price is no higher than usual AS
the late J. Sterling Morton said: Corn Is
king
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Reasons for CongratuIation.

Editor Of The Times:
tsir,-Our community has reason to
congratulate itself on the fine music
which has been furnished by the We'd
nesday Club and the excellent sololsts.
Mr.. Mercer is to be congratulated on
his success after SO short an experience,
but it should not be forgotten that his
predecessor. Mr.. Arthur Scrlvenor, mad
been training tho chorus for eight years
and he ought to have full crdit for that
training which has prepared them to go
en- in any work that might be mapped
out for them We are indebted to MIR.
Scrivenor for the existence of the We'd
nesday Club, and it is to be hoped 1t
VIII go on and keep up its well-Won
reputation.
AN Elk MENIBER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
PLANS FOR "JAM-BO-REE."
March in Honor of Local Satire to Be
Heard for First Time.

Originality above everything will be
striking feature of the forthcoming local
production of .'Jam-bo-Ree'' at the Bljou
on May Esd and 2ith. The play, about
which the local satire hangs. is the work
of a Richmond newspaper man. who now
has seven or eight successful plays on
the road. while there will be introduced
to Richmond for the first time two m,l-
sicians OF note in Mrs. Jacques Futre:le
and Mr.. S. Ed. Gerken. both Of whom
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
uER SONS LIFE SAVED BY{CHAM-
RERL AIMS COLlC, CHOLERA
,np niARRHOEA REMEDY.

IA neighbor ran in with bottle of
l,bamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy when my son was suffer
ing with severe cramps and was given up
as beyond hope by my regular physician,
who stands high in his PROFESSION. After.
Commissioning three doses Of it my son.
5ra-ained consciousness and recovered en-.
tirelys within twenty-four hours" says
Mrs. Mary Halter, of Mt. Crawford, Va
This remedy is for sale by all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
NEWS IN THE COUNTY.
Baptist Sunday School Associatio"
Meefs-Polce Items.

The Baptist SUNDAY, School Association s5s:Sl,l n
patbIehap, Church and elect officers for
the term. For the occasion there has been
q good programme arranged and TO those
who attend and doubtless there VIII oa
a large crowd II pleasant day IS proniisrt
.Iohn Harper (colored who was so pad
lv- injured by being shot in the breast two
weeks ago. by another negro alleged 10
he Ben Turner, was reported 10 De pet
,ar YESTERDAY morning. Turner is In t!a
county jail. awaiting the recovery of Far
ELLA Davis (coloredD who was oroughe
TO the Jail last week. in an insane condi-
ton. was on Wednesday taken to the poor
John Kahn. the youth. who gave Con-
stable Samuels so much trouble IN bring
ing him to the county Jail. will be tried
before a magistrate this afternoon at
O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
PERSONAL AND CRITICAL.

Mr.. Rhodes is one of the few men VINO
have had statues in their lifetime. Many
will no doubt be erected to him no" that
Ia &c dead. but meanwhile colossal figure
IN bronze of the maker of South AFRICA IS
standing in the studio of John Tweed, Oh
Ctclsea. London. 1t was executed TO tne
order of the citizens of Buluwayo, ana IS
intended for the marlletplace OF that
town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02
Humility is the solid foundation of all
tine yirtues-Confucius.

Mr.. James Glaisher, the meteoroloslst'
is ninety-three years of age. Forty years
ago, saws the New York SUM- he made one
OF the most remarkable balloon ascenslons
on record He was able to reach height
of $4,000 feet before he became uncon-
scious, and the balloon probably reached
81. 900 feet before his companion, MT. cox
well. managed to pull open the valve.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

people Of every community may well
take to heart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

The Sunday Times Wants puts sue
cess within your reach. Everybody reads
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

"A Darwiniae, are you?" said slopay.
arcumentatively .'Then you don't be-
lieve we were made of dust"
.I don't believe you were,' replied his
tailor. Dust settles occasionally. you
observation-disclosures Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

Charles T., King Of Roumania, is sixty
three. He is the second son Of Prince
Hohenzollern- Siglnaringen, head Of the
second non-reigning branch of the prince
ly ohuse of Hohenzollern. In 1866 he was
a sub-lieutenant Of Prussian dragons,
and was then elected prince regnant of
Roumana, chiefly owing to the diplomatic
support of Prussia. In 1877 Prince Charles
led the Roumanians at the battle Of Plev-
IA. where they behaved with the great
est gallantry. In 1851 he was proclaimed
King by the unanimous vote Of the rep
resentatives of the Roumanian nation.
Ungratefulness is the very poison of
manhood.-sir Philip Sidney.
Rimer-And who is your favorite poet,
Mr.. Kostique?
Kostique-Chatterton.
Rimer-Huh! What do you find to adj
mire in him?
kostique-He committed suicide.-Phila-
delphia Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

Mr.. Charles H Consolvo, president of
the City Council Of Norfolk, was at
Murphy's last night. He was on his
way to the Charleston Exposition, where
he will remain for a. week or ten days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

Mr. and Mrs Arthur T.. Ewing, Of Mel
son county, are among the guests regis
tered at Murphy's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-02

Captain Buck Fry, of Bedford. was
in the lobby at Murphy's last night. He
said while Captain Ned Williams had not
yet accepted his challenge to fight a
duel, he was still ready.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
WEST DOVER.

Our farmers are becoming about dis
couraged trying to get their hay.
Mrs. George Adams, whose health
has been quite poor for several weeks,
seems to be gaining slowly.
\ party of &c people from the club
house at Wilmington came up to W. l..
Upton's hotel for a ride and supper
last Wednesday. The weather was all
that could be desired and all seemed
to enjoy themselves.
Miss Jessie Adams of Wilmington
made a short call at her fathers,
George Adams one day this past week.
Miss Della Esterbrook goes TO Bos-
ton this week. Mrs Clara Olyer of
Athol. Mass, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. j. A. Davis. Little Corinne Gil
lette of Wilmington has been spending
several days with her friend, Hazel
Davis. Mrs Hester Davis, who has
been away, is at home again. Willard
Russell and wife have gone to Sand
gate to visit their son. Mrs. Clara
Cook intends to stay with her mother
and brothers through haying. Miss
Ellen Stark has finished work for Mrs.
George Adams and we understand Mrs.
Ellie Pierce will take her place there.
- Clifford Adams who has been spend
ing his vacation with his parents. has
returned to his work in Connecticut.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
WESTMINSTER.

There are now five cases of measles
at the girls home, making eight in all.
Mrs. Sallie Joy White honored Kurn
Hattin home with short visit the past
week.
Dance at the town hall, July 30
Dudley Prescott will entertain from
O'Clock till 9.
1t is expected that Col. Osgood will
deliver an address at the church Sun
day evening.
0. l.. Fisher was called to New York
city Wednesday on account of the Sc
rious illness of his daughter, Mrs. Asa
Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. George Metcalf were
called to Hinsdale, n. H.. Wednes lay
by the serious illness of their son who
resides there.
Mrs. Ira Smith was called to Wal
pole recently, her sonin law, Frank
Spaulding. being seriously burned in
gas explosion.
Dorothy and Maud Piper were sum
moned to Keene Monday, their mother
being very sick The girls are now
down with the measles.
Mrs. CnarleS hldeOut returned from
Gardner, Mass, Saturday. She had
been spending the week with her hus-
band, who is thought to be improving.
Mrs W. X. Melrose has returned to
her home in Bath, Me. Mrs. H. A.
Wyman of Keene, n. H., is at |. G.
Wyman's for several weeks Mrs. l..
c. Richardson is in Springfield. Asa
Wheeler of Athol, Mass, former res
ident, is the guest of his cousin, Mrs.
Charles Brown. Mrs. j. f. Ward is en-
ioying visit from her mother, Mrs.
Boyd. Mrs. Albert Bowen of Brattle-
boro spent several days with Mrs. Mel
lie Ward recently. Mrs. Fred Blood
and daughter Ruth of Springfield,
Mass. are at Mrs. Mary Jennison S. -
Miss Hattie Wright is home for the
summer. Miss NJ G. Keough of Fitch
burg is the guest of Mrs. S. \. Pierce.
Mrs. c. f. Fuller of Terre Haute,
Ind, is with her sister, Madam Ar
mold Mrs. Frank Sears is at her
fathers, George Woods. Simeon
Rideout is in Burlington. Miss Carrie |
Miller returned Saturday from Ran
dolph. Mrs. E. S. Munger of Wind
sor is visiting Mrs. \. A. Langley.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
WARDSBORO.

We have to record the death of Mrs.
Daniel Chase which occurred Tuesday.
The Sunshine society meets with
Miss Lola Cobb Saturday afternoon at
. O'Clock.
The ladies of the a. H. club will
serve ice-cream and cake at their next
meeting, July 81. at the vestry.
Rev. F. d. Brown and wife left for
Albany, n Y, Tuesday. Mr.. Brown,
who has had several attacks of appen-
dicitis, plans to enter the hospital be-
fore returning and have the offending
appendix removed. Rev. A. j. Martin
will conduct the church services dur
ing our pastors absence.
Ed Plimpton has returned from
Somerville, where he has been on a
visit. Mrs. Gould of Windham has
been visiting at her fathers, l.. G.
A xteli's. Harry Harris is visiting his
aunt, Mrs Fred Underwood. Mrs.
Fred Cluett of Troy is spending few
days with her mother, Mrs. Irene DeX-
ter, at their cottage. Ed Howe of
Newfane is in town on business.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
HALIFAX.

Mrs. Hosea Fisher, who has been Sc
seriously i'll, is more comfortable. Mrs
Alice Prouty is also gaining slowly.
The Base Ball Club made up purse
of eight dollars last week, and present
ed it to Miss Kate Calvin who was in
jured by their ball at the picnic July
18th.
Miss Estella Cook of Boston is visit
ing her sister. Mrs Walter Phelps. -
Mrs. Joseph Bishop, of Meriden, CT. !,
is at her sisters Mrs. O. j. Hale's: al
so her sister, Mrs. A. M. Huling, who
has been caring for her Her eyesight
is somewhat improved. F. f. Willari /
spent few days at his cottage last
week The cottage has been rented to
parties from Boston for the summer. -
Murton Crosier of Iowa spent few
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Crosier and with his sister Mrs G.. H.
Learned, returning last Sunday. Mr..
and Mrs. H. H. Hackley of Greenfield
Mass, were in town Saturday and
SUNDAY.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
-
DUMMERSTON CENTER.

1t is understood that Mr.. Hall, tn,
mail carrier, has bought the farm o.
Mrs. Pratt and will take possession il
the near future.
The severe storm of last week die
much damage to the house and barn OF
Henry Blood, but fortunately the
buildings were not burned and no one
was killed or injured.
The Y. P. S. c. E. are making ar
engagements for lawn party to be held
on the grounds of Mr.. Austin Laugh
ton Friday evening, August l. All
are cordially invited to attend
d. JOY, friend of Thomas Reed, is
visiting him from Cleveland, O. He
formerly lived on Putney hill. Miss
Lizzie Mixer is at Austin Laughton s.
Miss Minnie Laughton has been Wis
iting at West Brattleboro. Miss
Spaulding is sewing for Mrs. Pratt
and Mrs. Mansfield Several went
from here to the circus at Brattleboro
Tuesday.
Captain Knox, aged 81 years, whose
death occurred recently in Des Moines,
Ia, was resident of that city for %
years and of the state of Iowa since
1894. His wife was Miss Harriet Mill
er, daughter of James Miller of Mill
er's township, Ohio, formerly of this
town, and granddaughter of Isaac Mill
er, who settled the town of Dummers-
ton. Captain Knox was for many years
in the newspaper business in Iowa and
was one of the pioneers in settling up
and bringing Iowa to the front as the
richest in agriculture and intelligence
of any state west pf tha MiSsiS Sippi
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Mrs. Asa Stratton was called tc
Springfield, Mass, last week by the
illness of her sons wife, Mrs. Dana
Stratton.
There will be social dance at
Schoolhouse hall this, Friday, even
ing. Music by Weeden's orchestra,
Rockingham.
Children. grandchildren and great
grandchildren called on Aunt Polly
Stratton Tuesday afternoon to help
celebrate her 93d birthday.
The printers came up from Brattle-
boro Saturday afternoon for ball
game with the Williamsville nine, but
owing to the weather only two innings
were played. There will be another
game here this week Saturday after
noon with the West Brattleboro nine.
Mrs. Frank White and son, who have
been at her fathers, Geo. r. Wheel
er's, for some weeks, has gone to
Worcester, where her husband has EN-
ployment. Mrs. Adele Hescock and
family, G. ID. Lazelle and family and
Miss Carrie Stedman are at the Hes
cock cottage at Sunset lake. Misses
Margaret Dallas and Ethel Lacey of
Mortified are guests of Louise and
Florence Merrifield at Sunset lake -
Mr. and Mrs Dana Stedman spent
Sunday at Claremont, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bruce. Capt.
and Mrs c. P. Stone of Springfield
have been visiting at G. f. Parks. -
Mrs. Walter Wheeler and children are
visiting in Townshend few days
Mrs. Geo. Manchester was in Brattle-
boro the first of the week. Charles
H. Dickinson of Wallingford. Conn,
is at his fathers, d. d. Dickinson's.
Mrs. Jane Day and little grandson,
Francis Day, of Woodclitf, n. j., are
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Robbins. Mrs. Edgar Tuthill and
child have gone to Springfield to live.
Mrs. Henry Frost of Springfield,
Mass, came on Wednesday to visit old
friends. Miss Florence Bemis of Som
erville is the guest of Miss Aline Hans
come at Dexter Hall. Mrs. Della Per
kins ard Mrs. Arthur Wilbur of
Mass, are visiting IN