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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

letter heads Henrico county. nor deposit
ing in banks of Henrico county. nor In
any manner making use or the facilities
that the county OF Henrico offers, but
simply enjoying a rate of taxation that
can be extended them through the gov
eminent of the city OF Richmond.
LOW TAX RATE.
Tho report of subcommittee fixes low
rate of taxation for five years and there
is no reason why. il all circumstances fov-
or 1t. that this ratecan not be continued
a longer time If it Is wise to do SO, and
there is no reason to fear that because
real estate in 1905, that there will be any
disposition to raise the assessment any
more than actual percentage of the mar
ket value of the properly. as is usually
done in making these assessments II
our citizens will get printed report of
the subcommittee and study this ques-
ton carefully. they will. in my opinion,
enthusiastically favor this proposition,
and I believe that q. majority of citizens
in proposed annexed districts when they
properly understand what we propose will
almost to q man favor 1t and those citi-
zens of Henrico county who may live
out of the proposed line will certainly he
largely benefited by improvements as
they gradually extend through the dis
trict, If they consider what affects their
interest they will agree that, this prcpo-
sition is a good one for all concerrSd.
Richmond truly has a population OF 100,
COO to 10000 and it is not fair that she
should longer be advertised to the world
as q city of $500. when the above facts
can be established also wish to cal
icises our failure to annex Manchester
The writer of this made a very strong
effort some years ago to accomplish this,
and it would have been to the best inter.
ests of both Manchester and Richmond il
II had been carried out, but it was very
strongly opposed by certain real a,, eststt =
de+racted from improving their property
and spent largely upon the city of Man,
chester and it failed because of influence
used by these people to prevent its being
e1''t Very respectfully,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18
PERSONAL. IND CRITICAL.

It is said that James A. Bailey, the cir
Gus mana ger, is making arrangements
for a novel circus, in which horses will
be displayed by electrical apparatus when
ever possible.
1t is just possible that MI. Bryan may
ba going to- publish his editorials in
book form as a preliminary step to hav-
'ne them Observation-Disclosures City jour
nal.
J. A Howells. a brother OF WsllIam
Dean Howells, stin edits the paper, the
Ashtabula Sentinel, upon which the nov
alist worked when a boy. Nh. Howelis
saya: or was born in the room next
to the one in which my father worked
III the ST. Clairaville, O., Gazette, and
I have never been much further from a
printing office since.
Thetus w. Sims. a representative IN
Congress from Tennessee, was working
thirty years ago in 4 brickyard at 81 a
day and later wandered over the big
lend state with the pack Of peddler
on his back.
When Lawyer Grabb, of Arkansas
learned that the man who desired to
buy into partnership with him in his
practice was named Rawbum, he kicked
the deal into snithcreens. He feared
the firm nanio Of Grabb and Rawbum
might create q wrong impression of their
manner OF doing business.-Denver Post.
Congressman wheeler seems ITO have
them in his head-Indianapolis News.
Dr. Calhoun, of Oswego, Kan, should
be thankful that the jury which tried
him for murder found him guilty only
in the second degree. The penalty for
first degree murder is life Imprisonment,
willis the maximum for the second de-
gree IS only liinety-nine yeaFs-kansafs
City Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18
CriticisIng III. Convention.

.The present Constitutional Conven-
ton of Virginia. says the RockbridGe
County News, ..is not the first one that
has received severe criticisms from the
hands of its constituents. An old copy of
the Richmond Examiner of date July
S, 1861 Of which the gifted John M. Dan
lei was editor. contained the following
caustic criticism upon the body, of pa
triotic Virginians, composing the seces-
sion Conventions:
- And then the devil left hin. for a
season. Now has the convention gone
away tilt November. Then will it re-
turn and recommence, if it can, the same
career of enti.Snu,nern and ,unpatriotic
legislation which has signalzed its first
and it's second sessions.
It has been u ique IN one particular
No pariiaE eltaCy body that has assem-
tfcd on the American continent ever ne.
fore pr ,ve6. itsclt cblivious or indeps d
ent OF public opinions. This body has
been both. Composed for the most part
Of old men, Of considerable social posi-
ton. but excluded from power and politi-
eel life by tll..r anti-national opinions
for more than half a century, knowing
that their career concludes with the con-
clusion of this convention, and that they
have nothing to gain or lose by any tu-
t, re appeal to the people, they seem to
have taken e., itfrnal pleasure in mock
ing and defying the sentiment of the
State and in trampling on that public,
one of whose alterations called them to
their authority.
"a stable idea has, however, animated
all their discussions, pervaded their en-
ire legislation, and settled deep in their
systems Of government. 1t is the thought
that they were 7 cderalists and that th=y
must so manage that Federalists should
Keep the power that F7ederaliSts had
strangely won. On this principle they
were consistent with themselves from
the first day of their first meeting to the
last day of their last session.
That men, utterly ignorant Of the
practical science Of politics at war with
the principles and feelings Of Virginia,
animated by at:mosity towards the
Southern cause and in position to
thwart, with imrunity, the popular will,
should continue tc hold the desDotic
overs OF a stE.cnle convention is clear
.ly a great evil and a greater danger to
he common veal. 1t is evidently the
duty and the interest Of every patriot to
procure the dissolution Of this assembly.
What means may accomplish an end,
which all but it's members now desire. is
not for us to say. We suppose that they
are men like others--men in private, sub
iect to many motives and persuations that
their constituents know best how to APP
ply But it is lite possible that, II ti:e
present condition Of public affairs con-
tinues next winter, their sessions will be
ended by revolutionary powers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

condition has put check on the westward
movement of population, both from the
South and East. and has turned the tide
from the congcsta Eastern States some.
what to the South, which is more sparse
slv populated and much less developed.
The large extension Of railway systems
in the Southern States during the past
ten years, the rapid increase in the num-
Der OF manufacturing establishments, the
greater utilization of Southern advan-
tages in marx. t srdenins, especially in
the raising of early and late fruits and
vegetables, and the constantly increas-
ing shipping facilities for Southern pro-
ducts, readily account for the increase
of migration from north of Mason and
Dixon's liue-kansas City Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18
-TIE nsNN or I,., KLilNHUis;.

The Bank Of Mecl1leuburg. ut Boydton
and Chase City, publishes in this issue
OF The Times a statement of4its business
during the year 1901, as made to d recent
meeting of it's stockholders.
The statement is OF peculiar interest.
as it shows not only magnificent man
asement and prosperity on account OF
the bank, but the individual deposits show
prosperity among the people and the con-
fidence OF the people in their local bank.
Mr. C. j. Faulkner is president; Mr. Liz
rius Gregory. Vice-president, and Mr. Il.
W. OVERLY cashier at Boydton. Mr.. c..
lIaskins. Jr. is cashier at Chase City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

A Washington correspondent says that
9efore Representative Wheeler. of Ken
lucky, had finished his speech in which
lie referred TO Prince Henry as .'that lit
lie Dutchman," Representatives Dick and
3abcocll were in tho official reporters
com waiting for the transcripts of it.
Cjcl- was formerly Secretary of the Re
publican National Committee and Bah
Gel, is chairman of the Republican Con
2ressional Committee.
These Republicans were afraid that Mr.
Wheeler might revise his speech for the
Congressional Record and they wish to
use il just as it was delivered as s. cam
Paign document among the Germans. But
nc speech will do the Democratic cause
harm in other directions. Gcntccl men
who have respect to the proprieties Of
National life are not disposed to train
With blathcrsktes like Mr.. Wheeler.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18
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We don't get the workout we usually
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

1t is said that the coronation of King
edward will cost Great Britain s2o,o0O0oo.
That is Almost as bad as campaign in
South Africa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

can Revolution, representing the Beverly
Manor y d. \. r., OF Stauntcn, Va wv
ing to the recent unsettled feehhs II tn.
Richmond chapters, no delegates VII
go from this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18
Miss Olive Helm


Miss Olive Helms, who IS visiting Mrs
G. r. ,Keesee. in Martinsvilie, was ten
dared a delightful card party on the eve
of Lent, at which progressive WHIST was
,,laved the first prize being copy OF
1Tennvson. bound in Russian leather. and
the second a scarf-pin. Thirty-two
s-,1ests contested for the prizes, after
which a delightful collation. was served
on the small tables.
Mrs. Isabella. Charles Davis will be the
guest during this week OF Mrs.
clarence e. Burton, State Secretary OF
the Virginia Branch OF the order. While
here Mrs. Davis will be rendered a re-
ception by the Kings Daughters and
Sons. and later she viii deliver an adj
dress to the public.
Miss Josephine Putney IS spending .
few weeks with friends in Lynchburg.
Miss Leila PearIe Collawn. OF New
London, Caroline county. is the guest o,
Miss Annye D. Major, OF this city.
Miss Margaret Wilson. of Norfolk. is
visiting Miss Julia Bidgood. No. SD West
Grace Street
1
son appeared in Sundays Baltimore
American. OF which 1t said: Mrs Glib
son is gifted with one OF the finest figures
in Gotham, and is accredited with being
the inspiration OF the row famous Glib
son girl
Miss Tilie Schwan, OF Norfolk. viii
visit here this week and be the guest OF
Miss Corinne straus No. SCI West Grace
Street.
Miss Lucy Christian. who has been the
guest of Miss Nina Johns. i'll Norfolk.
has returned home.
Miss Lena 3, Leary. OF Amelia, is the
guest of Mrs. James D. Patton, on West
franklin Street.
Miss Abbie St. John is the charming
guest OF Miss Calvin Bragg.
The Misses Thompson. OF Warrenton,
are the guests Of Mrs. Beverly C-ump.
Miss Mary Bernard. who has been
STAYING Mt Miss Mary Fuiton's, has re-
turned to her home in Petersburg.
Miss Ann Wake Williams. of Wash
inGtor. D. c.. is the guest OF Mrs. q. 4.
Lyell, CT West Grace Street.
Tho marriage OF Miss Fanny Mitch
ssorfer and Mr.. Eugene \. Constiue to-
night. at the Masonic Temple. is the So
cial event on the programme for to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred E. Cohen have re-
turned from the Mardi Gras. Mrs. Cohsn
left Sunday Tor Charlottesville, Va,
where she will spend week.
Mrs. Bennett Taylor Gordon, OF Nelson
county. IS In the city. and was on the
floor Of the convention with hor d!stin-
guished husband to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. winston. of No:
oil West Grace Street. have returned
from a visit to Washington. D. C.
Mrs. r. d. Tucker. OF Powhatan, Is VS.
ting friends in the city
Miss Hattie Brockenbrough. OF this
city. will leave in a few days for Suffolk.
where she has accepted position as
corerness in the family OF Mr.. A. D.
SIiltser.
Mrs. S. V. Graves. of Fredericks Hall,
is the guest OF Mrs. L. S. Peadleton.
Miss Ida Henley. OF Williamsburg, IS
visiting friends In this city.
Miss Margaret Lee Is arranging tostaks
party OF tourists from this city abroad.
during the summer months, Miss Mark
E1air.s@ Marty will tsaya on tina 18th OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Miss olive Helms, who is visiting Mrs.
r. p -Keesee. in Martinsville, was ten-
dered a delightful card party on the eve
OF Lent, at which progressive whist was
1,layed. the first prize being a copy OF
Tennyson. bound in Russian leather. and
the second a scarf-pin. Thirty-two
guests contested for the prizes, after
which a delightful collation. was served
on the small tables.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Mrs. Isabella Charles Davis will be the
guest during this week of Mrs.
clarence c. Burton, State Secretary OF
the Virginia Branch OF the order. Whila
here Mrs. Davis will be rendered a re-
ception by the Kings Daughters and
Sons. and later she viii deliver an adj
dress to the public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

A second Santiago hero is on the lecture
programme for this season at the Wo-
mans Club, the Committee on Lectures
having received a letter from Admiral
Schley, in which he accepts the invita-
ton to lecture in the very near future.
possibly before Easter.
This announcement will be received
with great interest in this city and by the
members of the Woman's Club. While in
the city Admiral Schley will probably
speak at Richmond College
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Miss Josephine Putney IS spending q
few weeks with friends in Lynchburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Miss Leila Pearle Collawn. OF New
London, Caroline county, is the guest OF
Miss Annye D. Major, OF this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Miss Margaret Wilson. OF Norfolk. is
visiting Miss Julia Bidgood. No. SD West
Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Miss Ida Henley. OF Williamsburg. Is
visiting friends In this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

CRAFTSMAN wANTED-A GOOD ALI
round architectural draftsrnan; stats
Give reference Address Box 523, Roam
oIle, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

wANTED-A GOOD CHAMBERMAID:
references required. A pply at No. c0s
East Grace Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Congressman HNheeler seems ITO have
them in his head-1ndianapolis News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Mrs. S. v Graves. OF Frederick's Hall,
is the guest OF Mrs. L. S. Peadleton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Miss Margaret Lee Is arranging to'taks
a party OF tourists from this city abroad.
during the summer months, Miss Maris
Elairs party will leave on tho 18th OF
April, sailing direct to England.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED. COLORED MAN WHO
thoroughly understands the drying and
full charge of drying and ordering rooms
in a Northern city. Reference required.
State salary expected: steady employ
ment. Address TOBACCO. care this
paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Miss Hattie Brockenbrough. OF this
city. will leave in few days for Suffolk.
where she has accepted position as
corerness in the family OF Mr.. A. D.
Milteer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

WANTED FOR T.. S. ARMY: ABLE.
bodied. unmarried men between ages OF
u and 50, citizens OF United States. OF good
speak. read and write English. For
further Information apply to RECRUIT
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

The picture OF Mrs. Charles Dana Glib
son appeared in Sundays Baltimore
American. OF which 1t said: Mrs Glib
son is gifted with one OF the finest figures
in Gotham, and IS accredited with being
the inspiration OF the row famous Glib
son girl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

Mr. and Mrs. c.. r. winston. of No:
oil West Grace Street. have returned
FROM, a visit to Washington. D. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-18

c.r1es, if any, in the Union VITA same
conditions but what would not have an
nexed this property many years ago.
He seems to lay great stress upon the
failure OF the city to be able to give all
the relief and Improvement that is want
ed in various directions. l respectfully
call attention to the fact that the ability
OF tho city to eXpend for her various
needs is 100000 per annum greater to-day
than it was four years ago, and this with
considerably reduced taxation as assess
nent Of real estate was lowered s3.000,000
in 1880, and certainly specific taxes and
licenses have also been reduced. Some
mention has been made OF the fact that
the city has not given the necessary re-
Lief and Improvement III Lee District
That it was entitled to, but that was more
lault OF property owners than of city gov
ernmcnt. Ilisse property owners held
their land Tor many years at fictitious
values, and not q soul was willing to
buy property at the enormous figures at
Which 1t was held. consequently there was
no disposition to build, and it was foolish
for the city of Richmond to expend
money in the direction where there was
no probable improvement in sight for a
long time to come, but Immediately
thereafter, either through forced sales
in some cases and the disposition to
unload in others, property owners began
to ofter their land in this district at
something like its true value, and there
began a building boom in Lee District,
and the consequence is that the city OF
Itichmond expandzd about $4,000 last
year, whilst the entire taxation paid by
that district during all the time it was
part of the city was only $14S, 900, and just
rs building Of houses in that district pro-
crosses so will the disposition OF the city.
government to make a consistent pro-
gross herewith. Richmond has probably
been more injured than any city in the
country by the abuse of citizens who
live within her own limits and by others
Just outside OF her limits, while the exact
reverse is TRUE of nearly every city in the
country. whose citizens are glad to pro-
mote their growth by talking up their
communities and putting before the world
their NsrV best advantages and uttrac-
tons, instead of decrying and criticising
whenever opportunity offers. both In pri-
svAte conversation and through the daily
papers. It is well to call attention to thu
fact that there are quite a number OF
industrial plants in this particular dis
trict. who are enjoying all of the protec-
lion OF the city OF Richmond they can get
and who are certainly not dating their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-03
MAYOR
APPOINTS
COMMITTEE
Business, Education and Charity
Represented In D0Ylsing Ways
to Avert a Coal Famine.

Yesterday afternoon Mayor Granger
announced his appointments to the com
mittee OF citizens TO devise ways and
means to prevent. II possible, the threat
ened coal famine In this city.
The COMMITTEES was appointed as a re-
suit OF the meeting OF citizens. held In
the mayors office yesterday noon. and Is
IN every respect representative in the
highest degree of the business. educa-
t.onal and charitable institutions OF the
city. The committee rs as follows:
Mayor Daniel l.. ID. Granger, President
W. H. r. Faunce OF Brown university.
Chief Justice John II. Stiness Stephen
o. Nrtcah. director OF the Rhode Island
Hospital Trust company; Walter Callen-
der. vice president OF the Manufacturers
Trust company: Michael F.. Dooley.
treasurer OF the Union Trust company;
Henry D. Sharpe OF the Brown & Sharpe
Manufacturing company James M
Scott. director OF the Industrial Trust
company; William Gammell director of
the Providence National bank; Prof Hen
~ B. Gardner OF Brown university; Dr.
james r. Sullivan and Robert Knight.
president OF the National bank OF COM
merce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-03
IS SINGING AT WORCESTER

Frederick Louis Martin, formerly OF
this city and Pawtucket, but now OF Bos-
ton, who IL recalled as one OF the best
singers who ever made his home in this
city, Is one OF the soloists this week at
the Worcester Music Festival Mr. Mar
tin has advanced repidly and having a
magnificent voice and splendid method
ne has won by hard work the prestige he
enjoys. He Is a pupil OF Mrs EdwyI
norman. now deceased, and MyrQn N
Whitney,
OF his singing some excellent things
are said and among them Is mentioned as
follows by w. j. Henderson OF the New
York Times iof Wednesdays concert:
Mr. Martin sang also In the afternoon
concert, giving operate arias OF old-time
flavor. He has a true bass voice OF great
power and excellent quality. and his use
OF II Is soundly artistic"
The Worcester Spy, concerning the
same concert said
MIR Martin had hs usual grand sue
cess. Any notion that Mozart and his
style OF opera are becoming dull and
old-fashioned Is entirely dispelled by the
aria from The Magls Flute, his first
number yesterday. Al the close OF this
piece he showed the great depths which
the compass of his voice allows him TO
reach by changing the standard score
slightly SO that hts final note was r.
I'm the second octave below middle G.
1nfelice from Ernani was his sec
ond number. This song seems 10 be a
great favorite with Mr. Martin, as u is
Indeed with every one who knows A.
and II appears on his programs per-
haps moro often than any other sim
gle selection. lie sings the aria and
the cahaietta In rather operate
but still smoothly and with much ten.
derness" p"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-03
PAWTUxET VALLEY

At the meeting held last night by An
chor Lodge. Knights OF Honor. "A large
crowd attended and a program OF a very
interesting nature was rendered The
meeting was opened by Dictator Walter
A. Hill. A selection there by Miller's or
chestrs was rendered after which Miss
Anneta Guillies gave a reading and Miss
Katherine Bradley then sang a soprano
solo and was encored. A very interesting
address was given by Past Grand su-
preme Representative ]. u. Carpenter. af-
ter which an address by David #. sher-
wood, grand dictator OF the state, was
given. Miss Guillies read again and Lodge
Deputy Barrow Of Providence addressed
the meeting. Miss Bradley then sang
again and Grand Reporter c. c. Charlton
OF Providence spoke few WORDS. Another
selection by the orchestra ended the
evenings program. A dainty collation. was
served. A number OF applications for ad-
mission 10 the order were received.
Charles A. Miller OF Hope died at his
home on Thursday morning. aged "a
years. OF typhoid pneumonia with which
he was taken six days ago. The sudden
ness OF his death was n shock to n great
many people as he was very well known
about the Valley. He was a veteran OF
the Spanish American war, serving IL
months with the First r.. /. ". and later
he re-enlisted In the 18th l.. s. Infantry.
stationed at Manila and served three
years with that regiment. He was mus
tered out last July and since that time he
has been working in Providence.
Alert Hose No. Of the River Point fire
department will open fair I'm Odd Fell
lows hall. River Point. tomorrow night.
Mrs. f. A. Russell OF Maiden is visiting
her sister. Mrs. Charles Young OF River
point.
Mrs. Frank Wood Of Clyde is visiting
relatives In Pawtucket
Miss Minnie Ward has been spending
. week with relatives I'm Fall River.
Mass
ping pong party was held at the
home OF Miss Jessie Mcintyre OF River
point last night. An evening OF rare en-
joyment was spent during which an In
termission was served.
A crowded house Witnessed man TO
Man" at eThornton's Opera House last
evening.
A number OF the Valley residents have
been attending the fair at Brockton.