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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
Editor of The Tir.es:

Editor of The Tires:
Sir-Allow me to 'shake hands" with
the s'Virginia Lady," vino is the author
CT the piece in your paper Of Sunday.
She expresses my sentiments exactly
and doubtless those of many of her sex,
who for many years have been SrlcvlnS
and agonizing over this fearful evil, that
grows worse as time goes on. She has
started the ball. and God grant that it
may keep rolling till relief comes. Our
fathers, husbands and brothers are also
protectors, and taey do not sufficiently
realize the danger TIL the trouble comes,
aid then they are quick enough to shoot
down. burn, or otherwise punish the
brute. Let me tell you, my male friends,
if more of you would stay at home in
stead Of going off court days to spend
the day discussing politics and cracking
jokes. SCI, things would not be so bad.
The women have to stay at home and
feed cook, and watch over the stuff
while the men are having a good time.
know lots who don't hesitate to get
On their horses and leave for all day,
but make very strict rules about the
females ''goinG out of sight" without an
escort. This is what is the matter with
the country now. Men can make an in
dependent living If enough Of them will
stay there.
Now; I say while we have this fine
body Of law-givers or lawmakers CO
here in our midst, sent here for one thing
and nothing more, and that to protect
lis from these black brutes, who infest
the country, let us demand protection
Of them before they leave. They have
had q good easy time so far; now let's
put them to work and show us women
whether they are capable of giving us
protection. Most OF us prefer LIVING. in
the country, and this winter, when eggs
have been 80 cents and butter 3S. you
reedn't tell me that money can't be
made But the men must stay with us
and help US, instead Of focking to town
and trying to support q family of wife
end half a dozen babies on $50 or $40 per
month, and coming out several hundreds
in debt.
Dear Convention you have told
Jokes made poems. and displayed
#..oratory" (?) enough for the rest of your
Gays. New settle down to a little serious
business and listen to the cries Of dis
tress from unprotected women. Talk
about lynching! Nothing is bad enough
for brutes. A negro has no thought Of
the future, and in most instances has
manifested perfect Indifference about his
fate. This s'hall will roll, now till some
body stops it satisfactorily. and I call
on our southern women to keep it going
s.A.;yVoMAN OF THE SOUTH,
Feb. 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

Dd1lel chester trenCI1, the sculptor is
an Exeter boy and a graduate of Phillips
Exeter Academy. Like all Exeter men,
says the New York Times, he is very
loyal, and has generously donated ex-
amples of his work to both town and
Academy.
A few years ago one Of the busts in the
Academy chapel had the misfortune to
lose nose, and as Mr.. French was visit
ing the town he kindly offered to repair
it.
Now, 1t happened that the bust was not
the only thing in the Academy which
needed mending. for the night before
a cold snap had frozen and burst the
main water pipe. The plumber, as usual,
was late in appearing, and the old jani-
tor was terribly upset. Mr.. French put
on his studio rig, packed what few sculp-
tors materials he had with him into q bag
and went to the Academy. he did not
know what part Of the building the
statue was in, so he rang the bell, called
up the janitor, and said:
"I've come to mend the bust.
"Indade, it is hoigh tonne. fought
ye'd niver come" storned the irate jani-
tor. ''The water is jist runnin' all over
the buildin!'
A Boston, paper uses the expression.
'luacheon for 1000" That may be pro-
per in Boston, but in other towns when
1000 persons get their rations, the event
is referred to as a feed.-Boston Express.
To the Editor Of The Sun:
Sir,-In President Roosevelt's findings in
the Scl1ley case there is a strong sugges-
ton of Stonewall Jackson in that por-
ton in which he quotes the dangerous
proximity" in which a turn toward the
4 <y,1., ha X
Ign. The President says: "But it would
have been more dangerous for them as
well as for her,
In one Of Stonewall Jackson's battles a
heavy rainstorm dcuged the battlefield
and intcrrered especially with one of the
batteries which held q prominent posi-
ton. The officer in charge reported to
Jackson, who was stationed near his bat
terry, that on account Of the damage to
his ammunition through the rainfall he
was afraid he would have to withdraw
his battery from. action. Jackson replied.
.stay where you @are;;' it is raining Just
as hard where the enemy is W.
New York, February 2lst.
Gas rule" says the Manayunk Philo-
sopher, 1.-THE man who's not afraid to
Stand up for his rights is generally the
Line of man who thinks he has a right
to anything he wants. "--Philadelphia Re-
cord.
A fund approximating 100000 is being
raised for Mrs. Purves, wife of the late
Rev. DR.. George T. Furves. of this city.
About $50, 600 has already been subscribed.
The raising of it was suggested within
the congregation Of the Itfth-Ayenue
Presbyterian Church, of which DR..
puryes was pastor for little mora than
one year, and the greater part OF the
fund thus far raised has come, it is IN
derstood, from members of that congreSa-
ton. Friends of Mrs. Purves outside OF
that church and also in Princeton are
interesting themselves in behalf OF the
fund.-New York Sun.
NINA .mmFhdl shrd shd hrdlu hdluluu
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A fund approximating 100000 is bein.
The CoIored Mans View.

The Recorder, q Genteel and conserva-
two colored paper of Richmond says:
The educational department Of The
Richmond Times is being read with much
interest by every well-wisher of the
State for they know full we'll that upon
the efficiency of our public schools, moro
than all else, depends the future prosper
ity of the State. We have read each
article carefully and have found them all
brimful of information and valuable ad-
vice.
There is ono paragraph in the article
of the 18th instant, headed CDR. Southall
and the Schools which struck us for
chilly and should be carefully considered
by every negro teacher, male and female,
in the state. The paragraph referred to
reads as follows:
'.In some cases among the blacks it is
notorious that the teachers are men and
women of bad moral character, aid some
disclosures have been made to us in this
connection that are enough to shock the
whole State if they should be made pub
lie. These men and women, although
VIGOROUSLY immoral, are permitted to
teach school and train the negro chill
oren of the community in which they
live"
we do not know the source of The
Times information, nor do We know
whether these charges refer to any par
ticular localities, but we do know where
such characters are allowed to teach our
children the local school boards are to
blame
We have heard complaints OF incom-
petent men and women being imposed
upon communities. the former because of
political tendencies and the latter because
of their influence with certain members
OF the district trustees. What this inQu-
ence is we know not. If there is some
thing rotten in Denmark, let's go to the
bottom Of the matter. Let's remove the
cause for the decay.
Immoral teachers cannot retain their
positions unless on the part of some mem
bers of the local school boards. IN every
school district In the State the colored
patrons are bitterly opposed to the least
semblance Of immortality on the part Of
their teachers. and always enter their
most earnest protest; and this the trus-
tees know. nor is there greater aversion
to them by the patrons than there is by
the truly upright, self-sacrificing teacher,
who dignifes her calling as It sennobles
her Wherever there have been teachers
there have been rumors Of immortality
and unbecoming conduct, but It is up to
the local boards to thoroughly investigate
such matters and purge their schools Of
this element. When this is done the sys-
TEN will be improved from a moral stand
point.
The Caret, a co1ored publica ton printed
at Williamsburg. reproduccs some re-
marks Of ours on the subject Of training
negro children in morals and manners,
and adds: 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
VIRGINIA TOPICS.
Southern Education.

Speaking of the movement at the North
III the interest of Southern education, the
Roclbridge County News says:
Interest in the cause of education has
been already aroused through tie criticism
This implies and calls forth Of the present
educational systems in the South. The
men at the head of State education mani
fest a disposition to resent this criticism!
Their position is untcrab1c. 1t is useless
to undertake to defend the present sys-
lem of public schools in the country dis
tricts as adequate. 1t is not an answer
to relate the fact that they are better
in Virginia than any State in the South
except Texas where, as is we'll known,
the schools are endowed with public
lands: or, that there is Improvement. 1t
is not sufficient to tell what Virginia
has done and is doing. The thing to Sc
riously consider is that our public school
system in the country has taken the
ploce Of all other schools. That the terms
are too short to do good service for chit
dren whose parents are ambitious that
they shall learn more than the rudiments
and that the pay is inadequate to COM
mand the best training aud talent in teach
crs. 1t is true that the meagre salaries
do from force of circumstances secure
in O number of cases excellent teachers.
There are many scattered throughout
Virginia, more particularly in the richer
counties like Rockbridgc. but they are
the poorest paid people in the land. The
richer the local community tho better
the schools on account of tax revenues.
And in the poorer counties of the State
the salaries are poorer, the terms are
shorter than we are accustomed to.
1--WE should recognize these facts and
nos rebuff well meaning philanthropists
by false pride It is the interests of thou
sands of helpless children which are in
vol"ed and the regulations of our school
officers are not III question.
'.NNe should not be satisfied, however,
to rely upon outside help for bettermcnt,
but the State. counties and communities
should intelligently and with self
sacrifice, if necessary, work to this end.
1t is encouraging to observe the marked
increase of interest at this time in gen
erar education. The Richmond Times is
deyoting much space to an intelligent and
helpful discussion IF the subject.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
Joe HlGGlNBOTHAM's CRIME,

Joe Higginbotham was executed in
Lynchburg yesterday for one of the most
horrible and revolving crimes ever COM
mitted in the State of Virginia. In court
he pleaded guilty, and went to the gal
lows feeling that he was justly punished
for his sin.
This case has greatly puzzled those
citizens of Lynchburg who knew the ne
gro well. He was for years janitor In
one Of the public school buildings, and
his department was perfect lie was po-
lite and faithful and accommodating, and
teachers and children had all learned to
have the kindest regard for him. They
Indignantly resented it when the accusa-
ton was first made against Joe. After
they had satisfied themselves that Joe
was guilty they ceased to talk about the
crime, and we arc told that there was
perceptible sorrow throughout the entire
school community.
This case has been cited by many Of
those who claim that education does the
negro no good. They say that this negro
had the best sort of training and was
under the very shadow of the school
system of LynchburE during the greater
part Of his life. Yet he proved to be a
beast. It is, indeed, a puzzle, but it will
not do to judge an entire system by one
exceptional case. On the other hand, We
are Informed that of all the graduates
Of the negro high school Of Lynchburg,
only one has ever been before the Police
Court, ana that was for a political Of
Tense.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
the guest OF her sister. Mrs. Kidd, or
West Grace Street.

the guest OF her sister. Mrs. Kidd, on
West Grace Street.
The engagement of Mr. Vivian Farrar
to Miss Bette Gatewood is announced.
Mr.. Farrar is the son OF DR.. w. T. Far
rar, and Hiss Gatewood is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis G.. Gatewood, OF
Caroline county.
Miss Susan F'itzhush Hamilton. OF War
renton, will be the guest OF Mr.. Bass,
East Grace Street, for few days. She
will arrive in the city to-day.
Mrs. Charles 3. Ball is now residing a.
Mrs McLeods, No. 317 West Franklin
Street.
Mrs. C. Preston Noland is the guest OF
Mrs. Barton Wise.
Miss Elizabeth Fisher will leave tho
latter part OF the week to visit Mrs. j.
NJ. Hlgginson, of Albemarlc.
Mrs McCandsh, of Petersburg. who
was a guest OF the Woman's Club yester-
day afternoon, is now making her homs
in this city.
Hon. and Mrs. John c. Blair. of wyt1c-
vile. Va, are staying at the "tAraGon
Hotel" Jacksonville
Miss Belle Perkins, who has been visit
ing in Charleston and Florida. has re-
turned to the city.
Miss Bessie Bosher and Miss Emily
armistead are visiting Miss Adelai6s
Nortfington of Prattsville. Ala.
Miss Mildred Lee entertained last wees
in Baltimore in honor OF the Misses
Sehursier, of California
Mrs William F. Hill. OF Washington,
d. c., is visiting Mrs. Robert ID. Minor.
Miss Annie D. Major has as her guess
Miss Collawn. of Caroline county.
Mr.. Fl. c. L. Richmond and Miss kath-
lecn Richmond are the guests OF Colonel
and Mrs J. B. Richmond.
Miss Carrie RANDOLPH is the guest OF
Mrs. S. N Harvey. of Columbia, Va
Messrs. Stuart. Ses, Rosebro and Gal
braitf, of tho Union Theological semi
nary. will leave the latte. part OF tha
week for Toronto. CANADA.
Mrs. Charles Petit. of Norfolk. who has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. sclden
TAYLOR. returned to her home yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
Meeting OF Pickett Camp.

There was a sood-slzed attendance OF
tha members OF Pickett Camp at the
meeting held last night. Commander
Winston presided. and prayer was offered
fy Chaplain Talley.
It was decided that the intsrrnent OF
the remains OF Comrade q. Parsons
sto,,ld be made In the Pickett section OF
hollywood to-day. The committee vii,
meet the remains II the Main-Street De-
pot at 10 o'clock.
Comrades Charles A. Pugh. OF Blacks
burg, and G.. C. Smith. OF Hanover. yis-
tied the camp.
The camp adjourned to hear DR.. J. P.
Smiths lecture to the Sons OF Veterans
at Lee Camp Hall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE.

On Saturday evening next an important
conference of the Richmond Education
Association will be held at tho old st.
Andrews Church building, on Madison
Street. The subject will be Necessity for
Normal and Industrial TrainlDg.''.,s Ad-.
dresses viii be made by the Governor, by.
DR.. Charles D. McIyer. president OF The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
TIE Value OF Education.

Virginia is expanding 100000 yearly
on her public school system. but the
question is has she been getting value
received? This is a large expenditure OF
money for q State no larger than Vir-
ginia, and her people are fairly entitled
stc great benefits therefrons But then
this is largely the fault of the people
themselves, both among the educated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

Prince Henry is receiving a royal well
come. The American people are going
to do the polite thing to this representa-,
tive of the German nation, in spite of the
greSs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
An Associated Press dispatch SAYS:

Representative D. Linn Gooch, Of Ken
tncky, has introduced q bill in the House
of Representatives to restore the name OF
Jefferson Davis on the tablet over Cab.
in Johns Bridge near Washington, from
Which it had been e1faced during the Civil
War, it is supposed, by. order Of Secretary
Stanton. $
1t is to be hoped, for the good name
of the Government, that this bill will
lass. The act of chiseling out Mr.: Davis
name from the inscription on this bridge
was one of the most contemplate acts
OF which any government was ever gull
ty. And the effect was the reverse OF
Mr.. Stantons intention. The blank is
most conspicuous, and Of course all GU
rious people took the pains to ascertain
whose name had been cut out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

Nobody who has watched the course Of
Senator Tillman is surprised that he has
brought disgrace upon the proud and noble
State he represents. lie is a clown and
bully, and he was never fit to represent
the good people Of South Carolina in the
Senate of the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

Miss Susan F'itzhugh Hamilton, OF War
renton, will be the guest OF Mr.. Bass,
East Grace Street, for q few days. She
will arrive in the city to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

Miss Elizabeth Fisher will leave the
latter part OF the week to visit Mrs. j.
NJ Hlgginson, of Albemarlc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

Mrs. c. Preston Noland is the guest OF
Mrs. Barton Wise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

Mrs. Charles B. Ball is now residing al.
Mrs McLeods, No. 311 West Franklin
Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-GOLD LOCkET, SET WITH
diamond: initials w. CT. N. on reverse
side; lady's picture inside. Liberal re-
ward ii returned TO BlJOu THEATRE
Box Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

The engagement of Mr.. Vivian Farrar
to Miss Bette Gatewcod is announced.
Mr. F'arrar is the son of DR.. w. T. Far
rar, and Miss Gatewood is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis G.. Gatewood, OF
Caroline county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

WANTED.

WANTED. TO RENT CHEAP, A NICE
Office space. light and heat included. on
Main near Ninth Street. Address T. NJ.
j.. care Leader office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

Mrs McCandish, of Petersburg. who
was a guest OF the Woman's Club yester-
day afternoon, is now making her homa
in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

GAS g. rule says the Manayunk Philo-
sopher, 1.-THE man who's not afraid to
stand up for his rights is generally the
Line of man who thinks he has a right
to anything he wants. "--Philadelphia Re-
cord.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

O1iss Zele Minors piano class gave a
delightful recital Saturday morning Miss
es Rachael Urquhart and Phoebe CuIlinS-
worth received the same mark. the high
est, and will divide the honor of wearing
the prize pin until next month.
Mabel O'Ferrall Alice Welsh and Mil
dred Hill tied for second place, making
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
A Woman's View.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

The students OF the Virginia High
School will have d chance now to earn
see5 in gold. This prizs has been offered
for the best historical essay submitted
to the Sons Of the American Revolution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25

Miss Eac1yn Deitrick. who has been
Itayins at Miss Mary Fulton's. Is now
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-25
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Daniel Chester French, the sculptor, is
an Exeter boy and a graduate of Phillips
Exeter Academy. Like all Exeter men,
says the New York Times, he is very
loyal, and has generously donated ex-7
amples of his work to both town and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-12
LOSS OF COMPANION DROVE
PET CANINE TO SUICIDE.
FavOrite of Steamer Spread Eagle
Crew Plunged to Derth in the
Mississippi River.

Mourning over the loss of her companion
Dolly" the 1-year-old mascot of the steam
er Spread Eagle. climbed on the hurricane
deck of the boat yesterday afternoon and
committed suicide by piurg!ng into the Mis-
siSs:ppi River. a few miles below Alton.
For a moment the dog fioatsd on the
surface OF the river. and then. with
d p:teous howl. sank from view. Several
II the boat crew saw the an;marS peril
and realizing the danger OF their pet. imn.e-
diately lowered yawls and made heroic et-
forts 10 rescue the drowning canine. After
the dog sank the rescuers dragged the river
with nets for half an hour. but without
result
\ year ago Mate Haley of the boat re-
ceived three high-class collie pups as a pres
ert- For a month they thriveI together. I'M
til their number was reduced by Il thief.
who purloined one OF them. \ month
ago. while Dolly" and the remaining puppy
were playing about the deck of III. boat.
"Doily's" companion got too near the edge
of the boat and slipped of into the river.
Since the loss of her companion Dolly
showed almost human sorrow and Siirked
around the deck of the boat. apparently
lost. Several sick spells added 10 the dogs
distress and yesterday she chose 10 end il
ali by leap!ng into the river
The boatnen. who had regarded Dolly"
with much affection. were deeply moved by
the dogs suicide and discussed her action
all day yesterday during The luils in bust
Ness. Mate Haley took the matter much
a days leave OF absence to fttingly mourn
his lost net
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-12
DOCTOR CHAPMAN THINKS
MILK LAW Is UNFAIR,
embe of Board of Health Says Or
dinance Is II Hardship on Vendors
and Protection to Dairymen.

Doctor H Y. Chapman, one OF the medical
members of the Board of Health. yesterday
called the attention of the board to what
he considers a serious defect in the new
milk inspection law. He declares that in
lis present condition the law is a hardship
on vendors of milk and q protection to
Gsirymen-
in qualifying his statement Doctor Chap
man said da.rymen could impose upon the
vendors by supplying them with impure
milk and that the vendors in turn would
te liable 10 prosecution for selling tie
goods.
Doctor Merrell suggested that the law
might De- remez:isd ~ making it ccmpul-
Stry for dairymen to issue certificates of
guarantee. with all milk which they sell 10
We doris.
CITY Chemist TeichUan was asked for his
opinion regarding the matter. and ne coin
c-ild with Doctor Chapman. adding that ne
Was making an effort 10 gather samples ct
nix from the vendor and the daifyman,
supplying il at thu same tine. This. how
ever. he said. was a difficult method.
Do-tCr S,aTkioIE moved that the City
Counselor be consulted TOR an opinion as TOY
TIE efficiency Of the present law
IN response 10 Il complaint that he had
not aEaiyzsi certain samples Of well wafer.
as REQUESTED 20 do by the board. Doctor
ieichnlan stated that since the establish
meRt OF the milk inspection department ha
na1 been 50 overwae.med with work THAI
n" had rot aS yet fOUnu time to COMFY
Win the board re4ur.t. He stated rna-
ne WOULD attend 10 the matter without tur-
iier uelAS ana would nave d report 10 SUBJ
nli =; the next meeting cT the board.