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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10
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All communications addressed to this
department must be written in nS ana
accompanied by name and address
Both will be held confidential.
Correspondents will please write the
names Of their places of residence IN
full. Letters go astray daily because
the address is given merely as CITY.
There are torty-fiye Of these United
Sattes and many cities in each State.
Our Courteous Consulting Chemist has
a word Of warning which he adjures me
to publish quickly give it the first
corner I can make for it.:
s A few days ago you had an article rec.
ommending liquid metallic mercury foe
bedbugs- This is all wrong, also danger
Gus. Mercury evaporates at ordinary
temperature. as you can notice by putting
some in a glass and covering with piece
OF bright copper, which will quickly be
colored white by the fumes. These fumes,
inhaled by a sleeping persons for months.
Will produce "mercurial poisoning = and
the family doctor will be at his wits ends
in diagnosing the ailment If he does not
accidentally stumble on that mercury
scheme to kill the insects. It is a mur-
deious scheme
The only way to use mercury IS to
apply 1t as corrosive sublimate Have the
druggist make a two per cent. solution
with wood Acknowledged red by carr
mine---so as to prevent mistakes in the
medicine chest, and label !. Poison" This
is squirted into all the cracks. and it
Kills eggs and bugs. It has to be repeat
ed occasionally There is no remedy for
keeping insects down forever by one
application. The young bugs are rather
gay and energetic travellers, and are 80
small that they easily are transferred
from one house into another by visitors.
40 matter Of what social standing. for
the festive bedbug Is no respector5of $50
ciety. still think that ''formaldehyde''
naml9au yo1AtaA sooeaakaaall1, u the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10
APAThETic PLEA.

Il ha0 amused u to note how beautiful
" and sloquently and even pathetioally
some OF The Republican leaders and some
oS the Republican newspapers are plead
Ing that the coal strike Of Pennsylvania
should not be dragged into politics. They
contend that It Is absurd Tor any man
70 hold the Republican party responsible
for this strike and for the distress which
Il has caused.
But these Republican leaders and
these Republican newspapers seem to
forget that they claim credit Tor the
party for all the good things that the
country is enjoying. Whanev@ . Re-
publican speaker goes on the stump he
makes the welkin ring With the song oe
prosperity. Hs points to the great In
dustries Of the country. 70 the enormous
traffic that the railroads are doing, to the
reports from the export trade, to the
fact that the work1nen OF the country
arc all proftably employed. He even
intimates that the bountiful haxvests
which we have just gathered arc Q sort
Of tribute OF q smiling Providence to tho
merits and good offices OF the Republi-
can party.
But shall party receive good from .
smiling Providence and shall It not re-
ceiye evil? II the Republican party 10
responsible for the prosperity Of the
country and for all the blessings which
we enjoy in this prosperous age. is It
not also responsible for the evils which
come? Is tho party to take credit to It.
self for all the blessings that We have
and is 1t not to hold itself responsible
for ono little evil like coal strike? Go
to.
The Republican party has boosted too
much Prosperity has come to this coun-
try. but 1t has come through the efforts
and energies Of the people and in the
natural order OF things. and not by
virtue Of legislation. The Republican
orators and the Republican newspapers
have proven too much. They have en-
ocuraged the people to believe that they
are responsible for prosperity and SO the
people very naturally hold them re-
sponsible for anything and everything
that interferes with prosperity. The Re-
publicans might as well take their medi-
cine with as good grace as possible. for
take it they must.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10
A TART REPLY.

Mayor Taylors reply to the grand
tury's criticism Of himself is the spiciest
ana most pointed contribution to nuni-
cipal literature that has yet come from
the Mayors fluent pen 1t IS more than
defensive. although It possesses merit
from that point OF view; 1t 10 aggressive
as well. After disposing. doubtless to
his own satisfaction as well as to the
satisfaction OF his enthusiastic friends
and admirers. of the charges brought
against him by the grand jury, he makes
a flank movement and charges vigor-
ously and valiantly at his critics.
In reply to the soft impeachment that
there Is lack OF cordially between the
Mayor and the Council, the Mayor says
that II the report of the grand jury is
to be taken seriously there are members
Of the Council with whom a gentleman.
even though he be Honest Dick, the
Mayor, should not associate on familiar
terms. and he intimates that the grand
jury should have relieved his embarrass-
ment by calling names. In this many
Taxpayers Of Richmond are entirely
agreed with the Mayor, At least we
should all like to know whether or not
those members Of the Council, who We're
once open to proposals from corporations
and others seeking city privileges arc
still members Of the Council and still
legislating for the community and still
open to proposals.
Finally. the Mayor expresses his sur
prise that the grand Jury should have
criticised him for what that body failed
to do. cit has listened to nothing"
says he, mot told by responsible persons.
nor by them unless under oath, and
though armed with immensely greater
powers for investigation than are be-
slowed upon the Mayor. it has most con-
spicuously failed to verify any Of the
runors, and Is reduced to the Shift of
making an injurious insinuation against
corporation which from some hidden
motive it does not name and leaves the
public to single out as best 1t can with
the risk OF doing serious hurt to 1nno-
cent par ties, and crowns Its incense
quential efforts by stgmatizing me Tor
not doing what 1t does not and cannot
do ITSELF
That is fine Macaulay expression: in
length, at least, and 1t is hard to read
1t through without pausing at the COM
mas to take ones brath But the Mayor
mas to take ones breath. Bue the Mayor
thrust to think about rests, and having
started out. to change the figure. with
the ball in his hand he did not stop until
he reached the goal.
He has met all the charges Of tbs
grand jury to his own satisfaction at
least, and has brought counter charges
against his critics. It seems to US that
1t is now up to the grand Jury to come
back at the Mayor. 1t is a swift game
and the Mayor has set the pace little
faster. The people are watching with
intense interest, and are ready to hurrah
FOR the side that makes the next touch
down.
Finally, it is to be observed that the
Mayor is still standing on his record
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10
I'm -Four 6,nh
Uirqi,,ia Editors

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The wytheville Dispatch hopes for q
good showing at the November election.
It says:
4E observers the country over are watch
ing US to see if we are honest and sin
cere in our avowals of a desire
for better order of things. We
must not disappoint those who have
faith In our promises and our intentions.
Let US have no questionable methods In
the conduct Of the coming election. Let
it be absolutely free and fair to all par
ties. Let every man cast the ballot he
desires to cast and have it honestly count
ed
cry of embalming fluid In Richmond's
milk supply will turn out to be a good
thing for the whole State. It says:
Something was needed to stir the peo-
pie from their apathy in the matter of
adulterated foods and this seems to be I
doing it. Virginia is said to be Dump
ing ground for all the most harmful and
trashy adulterated foods, and the people
lave no protection. There is a law
against it, but no means OF executing the
law. The next legislature. it is to be
hoped, will range the State ALONGSIDE
the most progressive Sta ties In the Union
in this matter"
The Norfolk virginian-Pilot says:
Eve observe that the North Carolina
negroes have called convention to nom-
mate a negro ticket for State offices out
of e sense Of piQue at the lily white
movement among the Republicans Of that
= g. ~>it |,
Southern State can't have a constitutional
amendment providing that negroes shall
vote for none but negro candidates. That
would prevent the political miscegenation
that has been the worst phase of negro
REIMBURSEMENT. BY all means, let Sam
DO branch out on his own political hook
The Charlottesville Progress has had
some trouble and has good cause to shoot
TIE devil" It walls as follows:
I'm the closing sentence: of our editorial
yesterday our devil whose nature Is to
delight in weeping and wailing and
Ena shing of teeth followed his natural
bent and made us say Shout again. bro
thcr,' when we wished to carry out our
smile and say Shoot again.
Clarke Courier: We would like to see
Hon John Ryan, present Speaker Of the
House Of Delegates. elected Governor OF
Virginia.
Rockingham Register: It is already said
that Messrs. Swanson, Ellyson, Willard
and Anderson will contest for the COVER
norship three years hence Now that the
Democratic party has abandoned the con-
vention plan and proposes to nominate
by primary, the next struggle for the CUB
er,,atorial prize will be a great CAM
pa, en. The candidates will make address
es in all parts Of the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10
Just a Bit Humorous.


nr,hn,s had just been boasone 20 Ms
vie OF his ability to move inanina AZ
things by music. 49,
al ~ YOUR brush and boot1acK eoin9 nis
way last night.
Aueered beyond measure by this slsxes.
4,an be vent forth and slew his rival
Brooklyn Life.
11nc1e Hiram. from Corn Center. had at
tended his first burlesquo show. and -
was duly impressed
~ s.ro,e. Henry, he said thoughtfnlly
TO his son, that we've been prosresstn
all these years. but, by gum. We amt 70
Tar along as I thought We was
How do you mean7'' asked Henry
1Fa-an,.'' replied Uncle Hiram. - he
thought OF the costumes. II didn't really
pose there was anybody Twin who
hadn't got farther away from the Garden
OF Eden idee than them there 1tris heo
that We saw last night. w ashtngton
Star.
II wo didn't have to do 20 many thanss
lust "a show people that 20 car. Nd
nave eood deal moro time 70 Do the
things 70 want TO Indianapolis News
SO ~ .on thr.~. : sfu'.p e sessa-a =
=. d,a. .n.-.r.a 9. 8. s..saas =
~ Wen 81. IN attend 10 his 80 1sen =
SxtTavasanco you might t1t0k AwO -
snIslteao11sA.:-yy -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

One most conclusive proof of prosper
ity in this city is the fact that street
railway income has about doubled In the
last year. The roads are now doing q
much bigger and more profitable business
than they did in 1898. when we had an
average Of 10000 soldiers here for a
quarter of the -Chattan ooga Times.
Pretty much the same way in Rich
mond; but it will take good deal Of
profit to keep the power houses in coal.
And now comes the Richmond Times
remarlking: will President Roosevelt
never stop trying to bump up against
that Friday superstition? Might have
known his could not settle the strike
ON that day" Mixing up superstition
with the coal strike will cause the coun-
try an add tional SILVER. We hope The
Times will desist-Roanoke World.
Not a bit Of it. WE intend to break
him Of that reckless srenuousuess if we
can
Speaking OF the dimcult,, we are having
in selecting site for the Jamestown
Ter-oentenary Exposition. the Mont
gomery Advertiser says:
when Alabama gets old enough to
have one Of the Ter-what's-its-name 1t
will be held in Montgomery and nobody
will kick about it.
It would be altogether expedient, we
think. II a little work were done on our
county roads before the bad w,sa thers
sets in. There are Loles plenty now that
make riding ''out Of a walk a very dis
Ia -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

And now there is a corset trust to
OF freedom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

The President is anxious. evidently, 70
settle the strike and some other little
matters before he begins to write his
Thanksgiving proclamation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Mayor Taylor does not seem to agree
grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

More than 10000 immigrants settled in
Cleveland within the past year, boasts
the Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10
NENI FRENCH LINGERIE

only sure preventive for insects. It 81
multaneously purifies the closets and
he cteria Of diseases floated into the rooms
Ivy ventilation. It is also effective IN
damp easements.
A. W.. c. c. c.
Would you please tell me how to clean
leather gloves. almost new, that nave
become soiledo G. = Il
If they have what is known as sol .:
or dull finish. like "gants de SUEDE.
take piece of very fine sandpape1. p '1'l
the gloves on your hands ana fuo tne q,
all over, carefully and not nara. unth
they are clean. II they are glossy ZOE
"glace'O wash with naptnaa. OF oner
here an old-fa shioned way OF cleaning
-r,a,-..1s,t l,n,na which I can confidently
recommend:
PIT an an, g1cEe at time. buttoning
the wrtst and fitting it smoothly to the
ban1 with bit of sole, white fan
re1 d;nnef in skim milk. the rub on
. axe Of nice toilet soap. wash the Cove
al ever. rinsing the flannel and changing
~ water several times. Remove the
r-Iova when every part Of 1t has been
r,,hbed with soft. dry linen cloth. Pull
~ finger smoothly to the full length.
and restore the whole glove to the shape
~ had when new. S Lay between folds OF
> c.ean. dry towel until next day. Open
tha folded towel and draw the gloves
carefully upon your, hands. They viii
resume color and form as you tit them.
and II the washing has been done faith
fnlIv viii look as we'll as il entrusted
a professional cleaner. You may
wash them several times In this way
without injury to the kid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Nashville. Tenn, Is enjoying: great
horse show this week Our turn comes
next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

When Joseph Jefferson first went on
the stage. he usually rode from one stage
to another on stage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

A Richmond man has invented ma
chine warranted to run faster than a
politicians tongue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10
With a Comment or Two.

We would suggest that the President
appoint committee Of arbitration COM
posed of John L. Sullivan, James ]. Cor
bett, Robert Fitzsimmons. James J. JEFF
fries and Terence N1cGovern to call on
the coal operators and reason with them.
Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
Something would surely drap then.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Russell sage's last bronchial attack
seemed to have been moro severely felt
by some of the fellows in Wall Street
than 1t was by the old gentleman him
self.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10
Trend 81 zl' I a 8
ii pi,ciie e and.


Speaking OF the absurd proposition ~
use the Danish West Indies AZ COLOMBIA
ton ground for the Southern negro. the
Atlanta Constitution says:
What is happening in Porto RICO, ana
will happen In Cuba If the United states states
ever becomes possessed Of it, Will occur c.''
in the Danish West India Islands! 8Ihey
will become mere colonial possessions -
this country and will be explolteo ~
capital for the largest profits ana Win
no sympathy for any desire by the ma. ma,
tives or by Southern negroes. to oulid
up negro commemorative on those
patches Of sea-girt territory. AS sol
vents OF the Southern negro ptoDleh
they will play no part whateV e1.
Governor Stone may learn something
by watching the Mayor OF New orleans.
The Daily States Of that city SAYS:
1.-THE States utterly condemns and de-
nounces lawlessness. and II, actins uh
der wicked advice, the strikers sha!l e e.
sort to it, the Mayor OF New orleans
has but one duty to perform III the prem
Uses, and that is to maintain the PUBIC
peace and order at any cost OF hazar "a:
Nobody In New Orleans believes tRat ne
will fail Of performing his full duty should
sucA Crisis De untdpp14y 49, ff'S1Y>s,-
upon US.
Mobile Register: III the Democrats
stick to one thing long enough they may
live to get another whack at the tarln.
but the chances are that the Repuoh-
cans will sidetrack them before tnat
time comes
Houston Post: Talking about calling.
out Federal troops to prevent lawless-
ness. what's the matter with drawing a
bead on Secretary of-the-Treasury SHAW?
In turning over the national treasury 70
the stock gamblers in Wall Street ne
has fagranlly violated the law. No one
denies that he has but suggestions as 70
forcible vindication of the majesty OF
the law are altogether lacking.
Louisville sCourier-J Journal: The Mayor
Of New Orleans orders the street car
company to run its cars or have Its
franchise forfeited But now that the
company has made some effort TO obey
the Mayor and had its cars smashed
and its men beaten, it Is in order for the
Mayor to maintain order In the city OF
have his franchise forfeited"
Memphis Commercial-Appeal: II the
North doesn't like the freezeout why 1t
can come South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

THE coal cloud now has q silver lin
ing. observes the Baltimore American,
It requires telescope to find 1t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

When Mr.. Hearst gets to Congress, the
esteemed Record will probably be In
sued several times day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

If General Bragg writes his wife his
opinion Of the people at his new station,
he will probably put 1t down In pig-tail
Chinese language.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

One Of the finest animals entered at
the Indianapolis Horse Show, which is
on this week, bears the name Of Mary
Hades. She is expected to play the mis-
chief before the show Is over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

The city was somewhat warmed up
yesterday afternoon by another report
from New York that the strike in
Pennsylvania had been settled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Wonder If the idle coal carrying roads
up North wouldn't lend our Virginia
coaiers some cars and engines. They
need them, and that would materially
improve the situation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Francis E. shober, Jr., native Of
North Carolina, has been nominated for
Congress by the Democrats OF one Of the
New York districts. His father, Francis
E. Shober. was the first congressman
the Democrats Of North Carolina sue
ceeded in slecting after the days Of re-
construction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Mobile Register: III the Democrats
stick to one thing long enough they may
live to get another whack at the tarln.
but the chances are that the Republl-
cans will sidetrack them before that
time comes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Autumn is the most delightful season
in old Virginia. and this is one Of the
most delightful autumns we have known
In years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

BY and bye we will all know what
changes, If any, will be made in the
police system Of this town In the mean
time every one is at liberty to believe
any rumor that may bob up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

A Northern exchange informs US that
mahogany and rosewood are splendid
substitutes for coal. Good; now we
know how to keep warm. and we will
do it, coal or no coal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10
TRUE DAUGHTERS or THE CON
EEDERACY.

All honor to those Daughters Of thc1
Confederaoy OF Newport KY, who SO
CALAMITY and nobly and periodically
defended the nag Of the confederacy and
saved it from desecrationl They are true
daughters Of the Confederacy They are
true representatives Of Southern chival-
" and the spirit Of the confederacy, and
they are true and loyal and honorable
descendants Of the men who fought for
Southern rights. They are an honor to
the State OF Kentucky and an honor to
the South, and every true southerner
will tip his hat to them in reverence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

am tempted TO- ask you what would
,faLe two large lavender Stains ont % q
white china silk waist. 1ahave Jacket
which has a lavender lining In II, thus
leaving stains under my arms from per-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Wash him well In warm water into
witch you have stirred a tablespoonful
Of ksrosine for every gallon OF water.
Comb him well and rinse with penny.
royal tea. II he wears collar, rub the
Inside with OIL OF pennyroyaL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

WIN you kindly write In your column
WAT VIII take wine stains out OF q
black poplin skirt2
sponge with household ammonia aud
warm water. Rub dry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

plA '.who are now and VIII be sub
jected 70 great suffering and inconven-
fence BY the prolongation Of the strike, z
no nevertheless tells him that Il will be
impossible to comply With his request
The reply Is entirely courteous, but 1t
is nevertheless denial and rebuff.
what next, Mr.. President Roosevelt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Can you tell me II all fruits and veg
esables should be put In the tee box.
that is spring vegetables? If not. which
and which not?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Memphis Commercial-Appeal: IT the
North doesn't like the freezeout why It
can come South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Clarke Courier: We would like to see
Hon John Ryan, present Speaker Of the
House Of Delegates. elected Governor OF
Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-10

Would you kindly INFORM mo n n
what would be the best remedy for neao
on dog? have little rat terrier
mat is covered with them. and any In
formation you could sive me on that
subject would be very valuable to me.
The colored American., 1902-03-01
Object to CoIored Women

The San Francisco, Cal Western
Outlook says that the Californian Club
(white) by vote of l0l to 81 declared
Its approval of the pl oposition to init
colOred delegates to the It eneral FEEDER
alton Of Women's Clubs. The Presi-
dent. however rendered her resignation
as q result of the vote. TIE IrvingtOn
Club (white) by vote of 81 to took
similar action.
The colored American., 1902-03-01

politicians are giving him the frapps
salnte.
The Baltimore Weekly G Tide has re
appeared with Mr. e. Emerson Watkins
at the helm. He describes the fighting
department as being headed by "a fsi
good naturedI fellow, 0eighlng little
less than three hundred pounds, and
says he is prepared to meet all comers'"
BaIt1moreI appears to be keeping mp
with the strenuous procession.
Mrs. Josie D. Heard whose educa-
tionsi attainments and poetic genius
nave long. been before the public, bas
issued a new book of poems that will
rank her with thes'frst ladies of the
lsLd, regardless of color. She will beres
The colored American., 1902-03-01
St..Louis.Club Entertains.

Among the social events of the week
was a grand ball, given by tbeSt. Louis
Pleasure Social Club at the G.. A. r.
Hall Wednesday night. Prof Charles
Hamilton's orchestra furnished the
music. Too much credit cannot be
given Mr.. Arthur johnson, floor man
ager and Mr. Samuel T. Hill master of
ceremonies. at fen o'clock bountlfuI
supper was served.
The colored American., 1902-03-01

that many people, not only in Wash
inoton, but in other cities call at the
Office or write for copies of The A meri-
can when the same can be had by go
Ing to the nearest news stand. Every
news de aler keeps, or should keep The
CLl)red American for sale. tt.