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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21
e2ua PRoTEGEslK SOUTH AMERICA.

In ycsterday's paper We ntmated that
the United States Government stood in
its relation TO the South American re-
pubiics somewhat as it sands towards
III. individual States Of this republic.
Section of article OF the Federal
Constitution provides that the United
States shall guarantee TO every State in
this Union d republican form of govern
ment, and shall protect eac!, Of them
against invasion.
Practically tho same guarantee is given
to the States Of South America under
what is known as the Monroe Doctrine.
Under that doctrine we are pledged
TO protect the South American
States against foreign invasion. against
oppression from a foreign foe. and against
interference On the part of a foreign foe
in their form Of government. That being
the case ne do make ourselves in
!, measure responsible for them, and we
might as well look the question squarely
in the face.
Why have we become involved in this
controversy. And why are the foreign
powers Joking TO us for a settlement?
AZ, on account OF the Monroe Dcctr:oe.
Had there been no Monroe Doctrine. these
foreign powers would have settie1 their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

affairs with Venezuela without dragging
the United States into controversy. But
they recognized our attitude toward the
South American republics and before pro-;
ccedtng opened 1p diplomatic correspon-
dencc with the administration and gained
the consent of our government to proceed.
They found Castro I'll !. defiant mood.
and they had to resort to extreme meas
urcr.
Then came tho suggestion OF arhitra-
ton, but the European Powers We're not
disposed to arb!tratc with republic IKE
Venezuela and President like Castro,
and naturally SO. for neither is RESPONSE
BE. ana there may be another revolution
and (. change of administration at any
moment They We're not to be blamed TOR
asking for some sort OF guarantee that
in case the questions in dispute should pc
submitted to arbitration. Venezuela Woulo
abide by the findings Of the court
President Roosevelt now, proposes that
the dispute be submitted to the arnltra-
ton of The Hague tribunal. and the allied
powers reply with a counter proposition
that President Roosevelt arbitrates the is
sues. What could be moro reasonable. FOR
|. arc not the Venezuclans our proteses,
and is no; their quarrel our quarrei
1t becomes more and moro apparent as
This dispute unfolds. that the Monroe
Doctrine is menace to our peace ana
Involves us in serious possibilities. we
rnnst either abandon the Monroe Doc
trinc and leave the South 4Aemrlcans TO
their fate, or we must stand sponsor TOR
them and make them behave themselves
in their dealings with the honorable ma
tons Of Europe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

in the Philippines
All OF the briga-
die generalships
have been filled.
and Mr.. Hanna S
plan is to intro
duce a bill In the
Senate creating 4
new one for the
sake OF restoring
General Smith.
Before this is
done Senator Han
ma will consult
with the President
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

attract alteiitlOll III
any gathering. Cas-
tro has had his ups
and downs in life.
Since he became
President Of the
United States of
Venezuela In 1870,
there has been al
most continuous in
ternaI troubles In
his country, but the
President has al
ways put his enc
mics down. Castro
has Travelled a good
deal is q man OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

is to lead the fight
for antitrust legis-
1ation. Littlefield sue
ceeded Dingler, and
t hou 6 h compare
lively young in ex-
perience, he was much
talked Of for Speak
er until "Uncle Joe"
Cannon got enough
votes pledged to him
to land the plum.
Charles Edgar Lit
tlefield Is fifty-one
years OF age He was
=
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21


Paris to complete her
musical education
When Miss Gardner
made her Opera Com
iuue debut in Pans
early In 1900, the
French papers spoke
Of her as an Amerl-
can, and she was. OF
Course, properly claim
ed as a compatriot by
numerous Writer'S On
this side Of the Allan
tic. When she appear
ed In London, at Co.
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der as we learn of Gods great Christmas ma
gift to His needy children. = =. u'l. !,
you is born. shall this Joy begin WIN
YOU to-dayy 1T will little avail that hat
Christ was born or 'nat .l't1se s1teu
unless unto you He was porn iot o ~ :
and for you He bied. "A personal interest
is the main point.
He stands waiting to bestow. VIII you
rcceiyc voul.. Christmas gllt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21
Men Il, the
Public eye.

Maine is famous for its strong men In
Congress. Within the last quarter OF
a century she has had in the House
Blaine. Reed and Dingley. All OF these
have passed away, but the Pine Tree
State has in Charles E. Littlefeld a
young statesman of great promise. He
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21
nHEASTmhS.

A million of thoughtful sermons. lay
or clerical are as nothing 10 man Ill
co-aparison with the all-pervading lesson
celebration Of Christmas. At this time no
man or woman living but must feel an
arising; and a blending Of the emotions
o: the heart a:ld the spirit. Christmas Is
the time for purcst love to fill the heart
ard brighten the eye. If the instinct within
rs to look up Ia a higher power and TO
pray for Rivnc help III time of spiritual
@. physical need is a self-evidencc within
us of the God VIC worship. so Is the heart
warming and the Eome-seeklng That liiin
cN IMPRESSION at Christmas time.
Human nature required that there must
be orc time set apart. as the seasons roll
around. for 4 free expression o. the al
fections such as is not compatible With
Inc requirements of custom and conven-
tionality during the Intercourse Of months
in the presence of the world. Love is the
keyno;.. OF the harmony of Christmas, and
to the gentle Christ, the embodiment o.
Gods universal love, wc turn to lead us
through this season, however much we
may forget aud bctray him 1T other
times.
As the truest love is the purest love,
Sc we open the dark closet of our hearts
at the approach Of Christmas and search
out its WRONGS and faults, its grudges,
laatreGs and all Observation-Disclosures and cast
them OUT SO that the transforming song Of
the angels may enter there on Christmas
viii to men. Let sorrow. too, lean with
simple faith upon Gods happy providence.
and All give themselves UP to religious
and domestic fellowship and JOY.
TO be honest. to lie kind-to earn lit
upon the whole family happier for his
presence. to renoHnce when that shall be
>ccessa,-y and not be embittereG, TO keep
8 few friends. bat these without cap!:ula-
t:an-above ali. on the same grim condi-
sion. 10 keen friends with himself. here is
u task for 81 that man has OF forti-
;udc and delicacv. From Stevenson S
Christmas Sermon.
I'VE ~ilo can turn churlishly away from
contemplating the felicity Of his fellow
beings. and can sit down dark!ing and
rYeji,.ing in his loneliness when all around
IS jcyful, may have his moments OF strong
excitement and selfish qualification. but
he wants the genial and social sympathies
which constitute the charm of merry
Christmas. Washington irving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

very liberal education. and rules with
an almost iron hand. He Is great au-
mirer of the Greater United States ana
its people, He has often visited THIS
country and is very we'll known in wash
ington and New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Senator Hanna is going to make fight
RI restore General Jacob Smith, Hell
Roaring Jake" he OF Philippine fame
to his place in the army. General Smith
was summarily retired by the PRESIDENT
oco,,nt Of his kill and burn order
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

A room without pictures is like a room
without windows. Pictures are locpholes
of escape to the soul leading to other
scenes and other spheres.-Downing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

The great and glorious masterpiece Of
all other things-to reign 10 lay up treas
ure to build. are at the most but mere
appendices and little props.-Mont aisne.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

If one easily pardons and RENTS Of
lenses il shows that his mind is planted
above injuries, 50 that he cannot be
rehabilitation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Norfolk virginian-Pilot: Ono of the
Richmond Aldermen told his colleagues
just What he thought OF them ard
proved it. The session was very unpieas-
ant-for his colleagues.
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IN jfou1 2Ul1h
Wl1qlnlo Gators

Tho oRanoke Evening News, referring
to the application OF Richmond school
teachers for more pay. says:
TT has long been n question how tho
teachers of the State Of Virginia receiving
an arf ragc salary Of s3c per month cou.o
live, oven at a time when the cost OF Nv
ing was about fifty per cent. less .snan
at present. The problem is daily becoming
more complicated
Here is some news from the Farmvllle
Herald:
And now they tell us that the line OF
battle will be drawn with Montague and
Swanson or one side. and Martin ana
Willard on the other. Mr.. Willard alone
denies the new combination. All that We
have to add is that politics make strange
bed fellows
The Southside Sentinel thinks the Leg
is.ature did itself proud when it 1.oted the
ST. Louis appropriation, and adds:
Virginia is beginning to wake up IN
these latter days anyhow, and we hope
to see her ever hereafter abreast OF her
sisters in progressiveness and push.
Tho Tazewcll Republican offers this
suggestion:
There is Il strong effort being made in
PENNSYLVANIA to have q State constabulary
created. This is caused by the numerous
safe robberies that are being committed
in that State. The frequency OF Such
crimes in Virginia, will ultimately require
the creation of a constabulary here It
would prevent a great many robberies,
and haze a tendency to reduce all xmas
OF crimes.
The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot sees trout
Bile ahead. 1t says:
The Jim Grow" law as applied 10
street cars is q vastly different matter
IF it can be shown to be practicable, We
shall favor it heartily. But in one form
or another it has been tried in num-
Der OF Southern cities, and. so tar as we
are aware has been q. failure everywhere
il has been tried: in the majority of cases
the white people themselves being dissat-
listed with it. and securing its annu!-
ment.
Newport News Times-Herald: Secretary
Wilson contends that people who kill their
cattle on account Of the foot and mouth
disease should be paid for them by the
government OF course, the government
ought to pay the man whose fish and
oysters spoil on his hands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Orange Observer: Notices have been.
posted in the Richmond union station
forblduing women to smoke in their
waiting room. This looks like. straight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

In Chicago a 80 lot of short weight
coal dealers. have just been sent to jail.
Chicago sometimes does the right thns
at the right time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

President Roosevelt seems TO like the
invigoruting air of old Virginia. and
never loses an opportunity to breathe it,
He and his family are spending Sunday
with Mr. Joseph Wilmer and family ar
Rapidan IIe will doubtless find inspira-
ton as we'll as gain health by frequently
filing hts lungs with the pure a.r of the
Piedmont section OF this grand old Com
49, s>', F. S. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

The information comes from Washing
tcu. and is given ont by those wao are
in . position to know what they are talk
inc, about that the affair. In Venezuela
has already acted as an object lesson.
ana hiss assured on appropriation by
congress for two more battleships. The
arp-cpriation, it is said. will ha made
very soon after Congress reasseraoles.
ana it is even probable that the body
viii. not wait to incorporate it III the req
ula- naval appropriation Dill. 1t is quite
certain that without the stimulus that
came with tbs Venezuelan trouble no
money would have been provided for sucn
purpose at this session OF Congress
Just before adjos,rning. the Legislature
OF Georgia passed (; bill changing its
time Tor meeting from November to
June. The Governor vetoed the bill. but
tho Legislature passed it over his vsto.
and hereafter the presiding officers gav-
els will call the body to order in the leafy
month OF June. Thus it Will enjoy the
distinction of being the only Legislature
in the country which meets in the hsated
tenn The reasons given for making the
change were that Atlanta is more .ealthy
in tbs summer than in the winter, and
that members can spare time To labor for
the State better in hot weather than
ttey can in the fall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Great conservatism and much patience
shlftlesS lazincss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

view of all the circumstances, Mr.. Roose-
Welt desires to keep General Smith out
Of the army He wishes it understood
that he does not intend to precipita'e
any contest with the President. and VIII
only move In General Smiths behalf be-
cause he thinks an injustice has been
done and because a large number OF
army officers support him in this vle"
Senator Hanna will confer with General
Chaffee In Cleveland within a few days
in regard to the case, and will be guided
largely by his opinion Inasmuch as the
General. since his return from the Phi lip
pines, has expressed the opinion that
General Smiths campaign in Samar
was no more severe than the circum-
stances warranted. it is altogether prob
able that he will urge Senator Hanna TO
move for reinstatement
Miss Mary Gardner, the new world
famed soprano singer. is in the pleasant
position Of being claimed by two coun-
tries Born in Aberdeen. Scotland. III
1877. she came to Illinois with her pa
rents when a child. and lived there and
g., II,rtford until 1896. when she went 70
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

It is denied that Senator Mason tried
to employ Dr.. Lorenz TO work on MS DIS
located reelection boom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Broad Street made fine progress Yes
terday in the work Of filing Richmond
stockings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Christmas brings some blessings not
bought in the stores. Congress and the
LEGISLATURE will stand adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Zero weather up il Maine the worst
of billiards. in the Far West and ten feet
of snow in the Northwest Who is not
glad that his lot is cast in old Virginia:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Tobacco is still something Of king
in Virginia Richmond alone has handled
sixty million pounds OF the raw leaf this
wear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

The pulpit is now giving iris Viz
Gninia Harned's new play, good lot
of free advertising.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

New Mexico will fail TO get statehood
in their Christmas stocking. but it may
come to them as an Easter card.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Why. indeed, should the Christ have be-
come {; babe at all, but to save childhood
and save men to a
AS a LITTLE CHILD child-like faith?
Unto us a child
is born, unto us a son is gwen cried
out Isaiah, triunphantly. It was the
child who was to be the Wonderful
Counsellor and the Prince Of Peace.
The reign of the Father gives
way to the reign of the Son.
Mr. iIavelocll Ellis. in one of the Con-
temporary Science Series, makes the
statement, after much study and scientific
Investigation that 1.-The child represents
a higher degree Of development than the
adult" That is, the child. for It's place,
is farther >along On the road of pro-
gress than is man for his. "a little child
shall lead them" says the inspired man.
You Greeks are always children" was
said of people whose contribution to
the worlds progress was certainly second
only to that of the Hebrews. "If any
man would become wise, let him become
fool that he may be wise. Religious
Herald.
Christmas would be next to useless If
it did not bring US into
IN CLOSER closer touch with others.
TOUCH. And the closer it brings
us to one dfOtner Tue more
it bids us render our intercourse sweet.
wholesome and lastingly beneficent. AS
far as Christ is embodied in US as His
representatives, are safe to keep
Christmas as we ought. but never other
-Congrcgationalst.
There, doubtless, are believers who
gracefully recognize
ABIDE IN THE that ito die is gain"
FLESH. and who would well
come translation from
earth to Paradise, but the Lords ap-
pontment is at present for this life. An
old writer says, Rivers of themselves
would seek the straightest and direct
way to the sea, as being greedy to pay
tribute to their great master. the ocean:
but God hath set mountain here, and a
hill there, In the way that SO by turn
ing and winding now this way, nav that,
they might enrich the earth with abund-
ance and beauty. SO a good man desires
to depart and be with Christ, but to
abide in the flesh is more needful for
YOU THE Examiner.
Tie real spirit of Christmas, its heart.
core. and inner life.
TRUE SPIRIT OF is love-loye which
THE SEASON. ''vaunteth not it.
SELF in honor pre-
ferring another. and lis kind" Peace
on earth. good will to men''-this was
the first Christmas message. 1t was
natural, in the observance OF this day.
that the giving of gifts should be adopt
| ed as the method Of expression of love
| for one another and thankfulness to
! Cod But the simple old custom has be-
! come a burden. The meat has become
| more than the life. and the body more
| than the spirit-Womans Home Com
| paniGn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Nearly all the Virginia weeklies arc
running the ''time-honorcd custom this
year by taking next week off.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

To everybody except the small boy,
who is waiting impatiently. for sarta
Claus, to-day is the shortest day in the
year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21
EVELYN BYRD's DEATH.

Editor of The Times:
sir,-will you kindly let me know );
through the columns OIL souI .u.at
Times when and where Evelyn Esro, ..
MISSIONER. died. and where she was
buried?
stanton, Va, December 18th.
EVELYN Byrd died at Westover in 49,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Tie real spirit of Christmas, its heart.
core. and inner life
TRUE SPIRIT OF is love-love which
THE SEASON. ''vaunteth not it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

The one who VIII be found in trial
capable Of great acts of love is ever the
one who is always doing considerate
small ones.-RobertSon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

All the same the allied powers are
careful not to step Gil Uncle Sans
corn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

The early Christmas shopper can now
take a rest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

1t world seem that the Legislature
looks with more or less seriousness upon
the Wise-Hayes five thousand dollar suits
being entered, or threatended to b, on.
tered against State officers bv .1isfr,n-
chised negroes. y bill has been offered
appropriating the sum OF 5000, 10 he
placed at the disposal of the Attorney.
General to employ counsel to assist hin,
in defending the State officers. Tho
probability that but little. If any, OF this;
appropriation will ever be called for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

And so it seems after all that hugh
Gordon Miller will not be rearpolnted
Assistant district Attorney, but will just
hold on to the same old appointment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

The reports Of the Florida orange crop
are in, and they show that it has been
nearly a million boxes, being $4,000
bc~es more than last year. Nearly halr
of rho crop has already been shipped OUT
OF the State, and as the growers are re-
ceivine an average net price of SIS per
box. il win be- saen that the wave OF
prosperity has touched the horny handed
sons. OF toll In Florida TO some extent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21
Remarks About Richmond.

Roanoke Evening News: a wave OF
reform has struck Richmond broadside.
Some OF our esteemed contemporaries
are up against it for publishing a Sun
day morning edition Of their papers. Re
lief from the situation will he sought
through the Legislature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

1t is Il great Sift of the gods to be
born with a hatred and contempt of all
injustice and meanness.-GeorSe Eliot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

In discussing the question OF SUNDAY
nc,vsna nars tba Greensboro Record says:
The millzman, tho icenan ana many
others deliver their wares OH o.,iu
why not the newspaper: u COURSE TO- 49,
no said thu+ this does not make 1t right.
Quite true Int if no more harm is done
than by the delivery Of the Sunday paper
then, indeed, would we be getting aions
nicely.
But what is wrong, from the law
point Of view in delivering ne"Spepet
on Sunday? 1t may be wrong from q
religious point of view. Some preachers
hold that it is sinful to read newspaper
on Sunday. But that is purely rell-
lious question. and the government has
nothing to do with It,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

Because OF q disagreement between inc
School Board and the teachers as touch-
inr the matter of discipline. the South
Boston public school has been closed IN
definitely. and the small boy is thereby
greatly enjoying the rumpus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

a snow storm Is q very serious thing
to our friends who reside in the Northern
cities. Just a week ago a snow that was
not regarded as q very severe storm,
anne, and the streets of New York were
carpeted in white. On last Tuesday there
came q downpour of rain, which saved
the taxpayers of New York $3.50 900. Had
the rain kept off another day it would
have cost of the city. according TO the OIL
Gals of the street cleaning department,
S2ta.o11 to remove the snow sentIudiug on
the streets. With the help of the rain tho
work was done for $4,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

This is also the season wnen our es-
teemed rural contemporaries are coming
to hand with big yarns about big hogs
and big tlIrrlips The yarns are 1nuch
larger than the other articles named and
this is a good year for big hogs and
turnps, too.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21

An esteemed correspondent from Sussex
county wishes to know how Inc lines
likes Chief Justice Fuller ana John
Goode as presidential and Nce-ptesi-
Dental timber First rate, but the Times
is not making any nominations nov. we
think that the platform Is OF lar more
consequence Just now.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-17

he did it Democrat for Democrats, and not as the
lest rule. politically best from party standpoint ex
cept for present advantage Nor did the league en-
doree McKnlays civil service views Mckinley was .
champion party ard party methods President Roose-
velt at ore time member Of the civil service com
n1ission-not Of this league, however He therefore
knows more Of the ms and cuts Of civil service Of where
its application is beneficial and whore it works ine1-
cent. than does This league of amateur patriots How
much store he sets BY their endorsement would be hard
to estimate The truth is that while civil service takes
great number Ct political positions cut Of politics it be
comes hedge for very great ircompetents who
il passing very satisfactory test examination are com
pete failures in practical administration or the dis
charge of the duties for which they we're assigned.