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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
A WORD WIN THE PEOPLE.

There is still much grumbling in all
nar.s of the State against the Consd-
trttonal Convention and the curious part
OF IT IS that much OF the gTu1nbling comes
from those who are genuinely in favor
q! constitutional revision. To all such
we have q message The Times was
never In favor per Sc Of Constitutional
Convention and vigorously opposed the
movement Mt the outset taxing inc
ground that the proper way to revise the
Constitution was through Legislative
initiative. In this way practically new
Constitution could have been made, and
the people would have had the opportun-
ity Of voting upon every aneI1c1nent
which should be submitted.
But the friends Of revision were deter
mined to have a convention or nothing,
and as there appeared TO be 10 other
way to amend the suffrage and get ric
of the negro vote and the corrupt election
practices for which the negro vote was
the pretext, The Times finally fell into
line and advocated the convention
We still believe that 1t had been much
better to revise the Constitution through
the amendment process, but that is Meth
er here nor there. The people called the
convention and it is their convention
They elected delegates to represent them
in that convention and it behooves those
who are in favor of constitutional re
vision to stand by those delegates who
are honestly endeavoring to give it to
them.
II these delegates do not get the
support of the people, all their endeavors
may be in vain. We would impress this
fact upon those who desire a new Con-
stitution. but who are grumblins and
criticising. In doing this. they are play
ing into the hands of the opposition, and
greatly embarrassing the true friends OF
constitutional revision. There are many
In the State who would be very glad to
see the Constitutional Convention fail,
and to see the present constitution stand,
and these are undoubtedly represented
IN the convention Let the Grumblers
and critics keep this fact well in mind.
Whose convention is this? Is it the
convention of a certain class, who are
entirely satisfied with the present Con-
stituton. ard with the state of politics
IL, the black belt? Or is it tho convention
of the people Of Virginia? If SO, then
in the name Of common sense let the peo-
pie stand by those who are known to
represent the people, who are in favor
or giving better court system, a better
tax system, and a plan of suffrage that
will rie all sections of the State Of the
fear of negro domination and of election
corruption.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11

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learning is positively humili ating and
should bring the blush Of shame to the
cheek Of every citizen OF the Common
wealth who reveres the past history OF
the noble instttu Hon rounded by JEFF
ferson. and who indn1ges the hope that
her future may be even grande ana
more glorious than her pas. The con- M
veAtion has it in its power TO place the
University in a sposition where It VIII
be secure from the biennial dangers that
have threatened it--where its friends IN
the discharge of high and holy duty
will not be compelled to pander to the
passions and the prejudtces OF the
grorellings, who IN some mysterious man
ner manage to find their way into the
Legislature. It Should embrace the OPP
portunity and by prescribing the mini
mum appropriation the Legislature shall
make for its maintenance. place the IN
stituHon on a basis where there will be
some certainty for the future. and II
will not be dependent on the whims ana
caprices Of those who have shown
willingness to immediate it on the altar Of
their low born passions and prejudices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11

solute loss Of Just SO much capital, re-
sulting In loss Of revenue to the city,
and of premium revenues to them and
their principals. But this Is not the only
loss. The destruction Of the Jefferson
Hotel was the loss to Richmond Of many
profitable public gatherings and many
desirable visitors. The destruction OF the
Meyer store resulted in the loss to Rich
mond of one Of the most enterpr1slns
and philosophical men this city ever
produced The destruction of q. big fac
tory means that large number Of work
ing people must for a considerable time
be out OF employment And so it goes.
A disastrous fire is a disaster indeed
from every point Of view, and is none
the less disaster because the insurance
money is paid, even If that selfish and
one-sidec view be taken. The city OF
Richmond has had enough disastrous
fires, and we must exert ourselves to pre-
vent, as far as possible, q recurrence OF
them.
Tho petitioners beg the Council and
Board Of Aldermen to take such; prompt
action as may be found judicious to. stop
the fire waste of this city. "If it be
found" they go on, that the present
ordinances are inadequate, enact such
as may be found necessary; if those now
n effect are insufficienl1y enforced, nix
the blame and discipline the culprits:
;f mr. he FoI1NH Insult.
icient or inadequately supplied to cope
with the greatly increased hazards or
Richmond, due to its growth and devei-
opment in recent years, apply such ren1e-
DIV there as may be deemed wise: If the
water supply or the size of the water
mains he deficient or inadequate, take
promptly such corrective steps as may
be found proper in that respect Proper
inspections Of plans of all proposed build
ings. and Of oil existing risks, not. yet
burned, dwellings. mercantile and manu-
featuring plants, and especially OF all
electrical installations. by competent
expert inspector, or inspectors, armed
with the authority 6of : thes city govern
nent, under proper ordinances, are npos't
urgently recommended for your consid-
Grafton and action
That is well put, and our city legis-
lators will do well to follow out these
recommendations But this is not enough.
Tho people of the city, each and all,
should exert themselves in this matter,
and use every precau:ion to prevent
fire. Doubtless many fires occur from
sheer carelessness. Let us all be just as
careful as We should be if there were no
such thing as fire department or an
insurance company. II the residents OF
the city will do that, there will be a
notable decrease in the number Of fires
in this community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
HILL BROOK FARM.
The Owrer Comments on 6rape Nuts.

A farmer with his out-os-door work
might have reason to expect more than
the average OF good health Il he would
Use proper food and have it well cooked.
but many OF them, In middle age, suffer
tormerts from dyspepsia. and following
that a weakened nervous system.
20 show the value OF a Grange In food
we quote from letter written by L.
Flagle-. owner OF Hill Brook Farm
Charlottesville. Va:
u haye spe1t a very considerable
amount Of money In trying TO cure my
stomach trouble with medicines. and have
two years ago / was taken worse. My
1 could not sleep nights. Was ve:y ner-
vous, thin and discouraged Finally
changed my food and began taking
Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food. This agreed
with me, and thought I could see my
way out, so have stuck to Grape-Nuts
for year and half. and gradually the
old troubles have disappeared
I have mace splendid progress In health
and strength. sleep well and can now do
good days work for man OF fifty
years.
know that Grape-Nuts caused the
change, and although I am now able to
use other foods as I Ike, still stick to
Grape Nuts, because know how IL nour-
tsfed me, and besides, wife and both
like the food
She saws nothing has helped her ner-
yous system Ike Grape-Nuts.@ we puf
3 II : food bysatl,e case, and are very en-
ttnsiastic In regard TO 1t.
IT is plain that nervous. Worn-out peo-
pie can be brought back to Heatsh by
using Grape-NutS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
EMPLOYERS, LIABILITY BILL,

An Employers Liability bill has been
introduced in the New York Legislature
which differs in several important re-
spects from the bill which was vetoed
by the Governor last year. The bill was
drafted by a committee appointed by the
State Convention of the Labor Organ
izations. and applies only to causes Of
action between employers and employees.
It provides that the law in relation to
actions for causing death by negligence
shall apply in a. limited degree to actions
brought to recover damages for the
death Of an employee
It further provides that employees may
sue their employers for personal injuries
received and that the fact that an en-
ploye continued in the service of an en-
HIoyer in the same place and course Of
employment after the discovery by the
employee Of the danger of personal in
Jury therefrom shall not be considered
as matter Of law to have been an assent
by the enploye of the continuance of
the risk Of personal injury or as negli-
gence contributing to any injury that may
result
Notice must be given to the employer
within thirty days after an accident that
an action is to be commenced. and the
action is to be commenced within one
year. The notice must be in writing. If
the injured person is incapacitated and
unable to give the notice within the re-
quired length of time he may do so with
in ten days after the incapacity shall
have been removed.
No empioye shall be entitled to recover
In any case where he knew OF the defect
or negligence which caused the injury
and failed to inform his employer or his
superior within reasonable time, un-
less 1t be shown at the trial that the de-
feet or negligence was known to his
employer or to his superior prior to the
time when the employe was injured.
An employer who contributes to fund
for the purpose Of indemnifying en-
pioyes for personal injuries may prove
ii. mitigation OF damages recoverable,
The pecuniary benefit which the employee
injured has received through the contri-
button.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
THE SOUTHWEST.

The Roanoke Evening World speaks
encouragingly and enthusiastically OF
the DEVELOPMENT of Southwest Virginia,
saying that to those who lived in that
section in 1850 the changes at Roanoke
and throughout the entire Southwest
seem more like magic than the ordinary
result of human effort, but adds that the
are not hard to find, and that the devel-
opment is perfectly logical. The mil
lions of tons of coal, which had lain dor
nlant in the mountains of Virginia since
the creation" our contemporary goes On,
"only awaited the advent of labor and
capital properly directed by human wis
dom and judgment to pour forth steady
stream of wealth to thousands of people
of trade and commerce into this and adj
Joining State, until in this section, es-
pecially cities, towns and villages have
sprung up in places where the hum of
industrial progress had never before been
heard. Mills and factories have been
built, waste places maed productive and
forests fields and farms as well as mines
are contributing their products to add to
the prosperity and happiness of an in
dustrious and energetic population"
This is peculiarly interesting reading
to The Times. Several years ago when
the politicians Of the Southwest sang
the song of calamity. and when some Of
the newspapers in that section Were dis
posed to join in the chorus, The Times in
series of articles urged its contempor-
aries Of the Southwest to stop that sort
oe talk, and to sing Of the natural wealth
and advantages of the Southwest rather
than to talk poverty and calamity. We
reminded them Of the coal fields and the
mineral beds, the rich grazing lands, the
generous streams and the advantages
generally which that heaven-favored see
ton offered to men who had money to In
vest, but we told them that they would
not be apt to induce investors to come
in by talking forever of hard times and
poverty.
We say. therefore, that it is most graft
flying to The Times to read in the Roam
oko World, and In other papers through
out the entire Southwest, articles OF an
optimistic character, not boom articles,
but truthful representations of the pros
porous conditions of the section and the
promise of better things to- come In
deed. all the newspapers OF Virginia are
now singing the glad song of prosperity,
and each one of them is wing with the
other in advertising and exploiting the
advantages of it's section. Such articles
inspire and encourage readers at home,
advertise the State abroad, and play an
important part in the work of develop.
uent,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11

are not politicians. to use the public
school fund for the advantage OF indi-s
viduaIs rather than for the advantage
OF the public. And sosit comes to- pass
that in the selection otsteachers the merit
system does not by any means always
prevail. Political pull and influence and
sympathy and all that are considerable
factors In the selection Of teachers The
idea with such people seems to be TO glve
somebody employment, and consideration
of fitness and qualification Is too often ''=an
overlooked s5Sssss ~
A distinguished teacher in Virginia re-
Gently took it upon himself to VISIT q
number Of country schools in his county,
and he says that in many cases he founa
the schools 50 poor as to force the con-
closion that the money spent upon tnc1n
was practically thrown: away. This man
is making teaching the work of his NE
he has given it careful thought and STUDY
through number Of years, and Is h nl
and soul interested in popular education
But he has satisfied himself that under
the present System r-SlfSA1AAeI AZ s-aEg5
ginning to get the results which she
ought to have for the large sum OF money,
amounting to nearly two million dollars
q year, she Is spending on the public
school system.
Teaching is an art Some people nave
it and some people have 1t not 1t Is
not the most learned man or woman who
makes the best teacher. OF course, the
teacher should be. well educated. ,but
there are other iications-qllallacal'
tons of heart and disposition and tact.
which are most necessary in the make make
I'D of a teacher. In the realm OF 5usl-
ness and finance and trade and industry
we look out for the very best talent, and
we will have none but experts TO carry
on such work. But in the matter OF
teaching many people seem to think that
any man or woman who can pass the
usual stereotyped examination IS fit and
competent to teach school
There must be radical reforms IN the
selection of our teachers If we would at
tain the best results and turn our educa-
tionai fund to good account.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
Canal Commission TO Meet.
{By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1o.--Admira1
Walker, chairman OF the Isthmtan Canal
Committee, stated to-day that he had re-
ceivea cablegram from the officers Of
the Panama Canal Company In Paris
making formal offer to sell all their
property in connection with the PANAMA.
Canal to the United States for $40, 0oo,ool
NJ. Lampre, the secretary general OF the
company, who is in Washington, stated
that the cabiegram was explicit ana Gov
cred all the property owned by ms com
panv In Panama, and that copy Of the
cablegram had been filed with the Amerl-
can Ambassador. in Paris. Admiral Wal
ker said that he would cali the members
of the Isthmian Canal Commission TO-
gether as soon as possible and lay the
matter before them. when a report will
be made to the President through the
Secretary of State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
Ray Build New College.

The Board of Trustees Of the Wonan's
College will meet shortly to consider the
proposition Of erecting q new college
building or enlargins and improving the
present quarters
The condition OF tho Wornans College
demands immediate consideration The
school is literally overflcwed with pu-
pills and at tho beginning of the session
many applicants had to be turned away
The present facilities are utterly made
quate to accommodate all of the young
ladies who desire to place themselves un-
der DR.. Nelson's Instruction
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
Racing at the Exposition,
nv Associated Press:Y

(By Associated Press.)
CHARLESTON, IS. G., Jan. 1o.-Thr l
favorites were beaten at the Exposition
race track to-day. In the third race Ben
O'Fallon, a well played favortte at 8 70
S, came in fourth, being beaten by a . to Q
horse. Weather fine; track fast. sum sum
maries:
First race for mai6ens all ages; seven
furlongs-Collet first, Lady Aintree sec
ond, Little Tower third. Time. 1874.
Second race, selling, for four-yea ear
and upwards; six furlongs-Certain first,
Poorlands second, Kildarlie third. Time,
1:20 IA.
Third race, selling, for three-year-olds
and upwards one and one sixteenth OF
a lnile-Doninis first, Juliette 3. second.
Frank b. third. Time 1853 3-4.
Fourth race. selling, for four-year-olds
and upwards; six furlongs-Lady Hayman
first, Katie Gibbons second. Gratia third.
Time, 1:19.
Fifth rice, selling for three-year-olds
and upwards; five furlongs-fsva's Darling
first, Incandescent second, Passaic third.
Time, los ia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
| IRE!

The petition from the fire insurance
agents OF Richmond to the Council and
Board Of Aldermen. printed elsewhere in
to-day's paper. must command the serious
consideration of the members Of these
bodieA The number OF disastrous fires
which have occurrediim schnond within
the past few yezrs-ts appalling. and it
grows worse. we. aann y d expect to go
on destroying property at that rate with
out either driving the insurance compa-
,,Ios away from us. or at least compelling
them to raise the rates to ruinors f1gures
These petitioners represent that the de-
str,ction OF 100000 worth Of property
~ Ore In the past eight years b the ABB
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN sCaE
DUEE
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Rail

Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Rail-
road company.
The following schedule will take effect
Tuesday, January 14th, 1902:
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND NORTH
WARD.
1907 A. M, daily, from Byrd-Street Sta
ton, as at present, for Washington and
beyond
s:45 A. NJ, daily, from seaboard Air
Line Station, as at present, for Wash
ington and beyond.
1854 A. NJ, except Monday, from Byrd
Street Station. commencing January
17th), New York and Florida special. for
Washington and beyond All Pullman
cars. No extra fare other than usual
Pullman chargs.
1924 A. NJ, except Sunday, from Elba
Station. instead of 7:10 A. M. Accommo-
dalton for Ashland and intermediate
points.
s A. M, Sunday only, from Byrd-Street
Station, for Washington and beyond, as
now.
$50 A. NJ, except Sunday, from Byrd
Street Station, as now, for Washington
and beyond Parlor car on this train has
been withdrawn.
y noon, except Sunday. from Byrd
Street Station, instead of 1915 P. M, for
Washington and beyond.
3:12 p. ~, daily. from Seaboard Air
Line Station, as now for Washington and
beyond.
p. NJ, except sundeE. from Byrd
Street Station. Accommodation for
Fredericksburg and intermediate points,
as a1 present
as now. for Washington and beyond.
$50 P. NJ. except Sunday, FROM Elba
Station. Accommodation for Ashland and
intermediate points, as at present.
SOS 2. NJ, daily, from .Byfd-Street sta
ton. as now, for washington and be-
Ills P. M, except Sunday, from EIha
Station. Accommodation for Ashland.
This is new train.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND SOUTH
WARD.
GAO A. NJ, except Sunday, at Elba Sta
tion. Accommodation from Ashland, as
SIS A. NJ. except Sunday. at Byrd
Street Station. Accommodation from
Frederick burg. as now.
$40 4. M. daily, at Byrd-Street Sta
tion, from Washington and beyond, as
now.
street Station. from Washington and be-
yond. instead Of 12:4S P. NJ. Parlor car
on this train Withdrawn.
p. NJ, daily at Elba Station, instead
of 2:o7 P. NJ, from Washington and be-
syond.
ESQ p. M, daily, at seaboard Air Line
station, as now, from Washington and
beyond The 2:40 P. NJ. daily connec-
ton of this train to Byrd-street Station
discontinued.
$50 p. M, except Sunday. at Elba Sta
ton Accommodation from Ashland. as
now.
ton, from Washington and beyond, as
$50 $40 M. daily at Byrd-street sta
ton from washington and beyond, as
4 l1o:2s =. M at seaboard Air Line Sta
/ ton, from shington ana beyond. as
now. s.ss
zion Accomnoda ton from Ashland. = his
Z IS a new train.
s1f:4o Il. M. except Sunday at Byrd
Street Station. New ork and Florida
special. from " ashing ton and bevond.
All Pullman cars: 20 extra fare other
- 81 TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
Training Ships Route Changed.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1o.-The Navy
Department has changed the itinerary OF
the training-sf1ip Essex, so that she will
leave Kingston, Jamaica, on February
5th for Key west, arriving at the latter
port on February 18th. She will leave
KEY West on February 22d and arrive at
Bermuda on the LIST of March. On March
18th she will sail for yorktown. arriving
there on the 18th of that month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
A Needy Family.

Mrs. w. E. Blakey, of No. 3 Meadow
bridge road is in need of assistance.
Her husband died and was buried on
Cnristmas-Day, leaving her with six
small children. Her health is poor. and
she finds it hard to secure the necessities
of life.
Tho Times is requested to state that
contributions for her may be left with
Rev. T.. B. Betty. pastor OF Glay-street
Church. Or Rev. DR.. John Harmon, pastor
OF Union-Station Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
slchmnna Va Ian. / to

Richmond. Va. Jan. I. 1902.
DISSOLUTIoN-THE FIRM OF DALI
TON & CHAPPELL has this day dis
solved by mutual consent. Mr. T. 8.
DALTON buying the interest OF J. Fl.
Chappell, and assuming all liabilities OF
the old firm. An parties having claims
fhsrn TO F. 8. DALTON & CO. for pay
nnent. ard all parties indebted to the
firm will please call and settle promptly.
DALTON SC CHAPPELL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
jefferson Club 10 Meet.

The Jefferson Club has been called TO
meet next Tuesday night for the trans
action OF important business. The call
IS signed by secretaryE Isaac Held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MI. ST. JOsEPHs COLLEGE. COURSE
of Studies-ClaSsical, Scientific and Com
rnercial. Terms: Boarders, per session
OF five months. s125. Students admitted
any time during the year. For further
information address BOARD OF d.
RECToRS. Station D., Baltimore. Cata-
lrgue sent on application.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11

Mr.. f. S. DALTON will still continue
the Plumbing. Thinning. Gas-Fitting and
Heatin~ s-uiness. in all it's branches. at
the old stand. No. 16 Governor Street.
under the firm name OFF. S. DALTON
& CO., where he will be pleased TO serve
his friends and public generally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11

Miss Maria Blair. who delighted her au-
dience with her lecture on London" at
the Jefferson Club, Thursday, had as
fully an appreciative audience last night,
when she delivered the same lecture be-
fore the student body and friends of the
Richmond Female Seminary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11

Afr. j. H. CHAPPELL will be at No.
- Governor Street until April LIST. then
at No. ?24 East Main Street. where he
will be glad TO serve any one In need OF
Plumbing Timing. Gas-Gitting. Steam
and Hot Water Heating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11

Jealous Rivals can not turn back the
tide. The demand for DR.. Agnew's little
Fills is a marvel. Cheap to buy, but
diamonds in quality-banish nausea,
caoted tongue, water brash, pain after
ca ting, sick headache. never grippe, operate
pleasantly. 10 cents. 100 pills in 25c
size.-19 Sold by Tragic Medicine Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-11

Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Jones entertained
delightfully."- at their home in Barton
Heights Thursday night Among those
who were present were Mr.. and Mrs. W.
R. Jones, Mrs. William E. Hatcher, Mr..
and Mrs. Winston. Mr.. and Mrs. Crock
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tomlnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorraine. Mrs. George
Minor. Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Rady. Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Starritt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex. Shelton. Mr.. and Mrs. Ragland,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rose. Mr.. and Mrs.
Knox Crutchfield, Ar. Amer Pope. Edgar
Rose, the Misses Tonlinsou, Rose and
Remnant.