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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Cut by the Court.

Counsellor verbum Summing up in jury
triaD: The prisoner, gentlemen Of the
iury. reading in your faces that humans.
tar,anism which reflects your responsive
ness to the appeals of mercy-that COD
given divination, which, like the hash-
light of the camera, penetrates the mist
that hides the false from the true-that
ratiocination through whose protouno
channel the mind sweeps unerrlngly &c
the haven of justice-that tmpervlousness
to sectarian influence which makes Jew
or Gentle, Mussulman or Methodist,
Cossack or Campbellite-
Judge Cutter: Beg pardon, Mr.. Coun-.
se,lor hut YOU are usurping judicial func-
lions; it is the courts privilege TO 1n1llct
long sentences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
JUST GROUND ron D1voRcE.

1t is hardly to be doubted that good
translator of Egyptian hieroglyphics O.
the cuneform characters OF ancient AS
syria could find among those re-
cords of the past many a sly joke con-
corning mothers-i,l-law, for this unfor-
tunate class OF wolnanlind has been the
butt of humorists from time immemorial.
And in the days Of polygamy it is more
than probable that mothers-in-law were
no unimportant factors in domestic hap
piness or unhappiness as the case may
be.
One would think, however. that the
fun growing out of illusions to these
poor women had about lost Its flavor by
this time, but such is not the case. The
mother-in-law joke, with all its hoary,
excrucat!ng staieness. still keeps its grip
on the risibilitics of the public, and,
is accepted in smiling good faith
Far be 1t from US to stir up any mirth
along this line. There are some things
we positively refuse to do, and this is
one of them. And yet We cannot resist
a casual allusion to the psychological as
poets OF the case OF Usiah Wesley, OF
Paterson. N. J., who just now Is the
center OF fierce domestic discord. Wcs-
ley is possessed OF wife and a bull
dog. and heretofore his wife,s mother
has also lived with them. though 1t is
not our purpose to hint that she is In
any way to blame Tor what has hap
! Dened IN the household recently. Mrs.
iNsslcy weighs 80 pounds: her better
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
listened 10. Meanwhile. there should oe 9
faithful performance OF all aWs--'ne -
quor laws especially.
GAS AND WATER BILLS.

The Dispatch is in sympathy WIN 1Ao
ont having for its object more
convenient method of paying gas ano
water bills. 80.
This thing of having to go to the Clty
Hall once a month to pay a trli1l1's sun
of money is Irritating and objectlonao1e.
surely some better system can be ue-
vised
Fer The city to have a collection agency
In each ward would do very Wei, pue
would be a little costly. An agency oii
Rroad street, and another on Main near
~ ,ostoff,ce another In the East Emo
might do even better.
Certainly something can be done:
would be entirely practical to allo" S '
persons as are willing to make pre-
scribed deposit with the treasurer 10 pay
their bills once in three months, and that
would do away with tWo-thlros u nc
trouble now involved.
Water bills are collected once quar-
ter. and for many years gas bills were
likewise collected, but change was mace
for the supposed COIlSc1AACA1S0fzoA -
Of small means and to keep the city IN
ca sh all the time. But surely the city
finances are on such solid ground no"
that this arrangement is not indispensa-
bic.
AS for the deposit system, we know OF
hundreds of people who would rather
make deposit equivalent to the aver
age of three months bills), than run the
risk of failing to pay their bills each
month.
But. really. since an unpaid gas bill is
lien upon the property, and the city runs
no risk of loss, what is there TO hlnoef
quarterly instead Of monthly coilectlons
Of gas bills? Does that involve tlnancla1
proposition too difficult for the City Coun-
ell to cope with. Let US hope not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
TELEPHONES.
TIN. GRAND JURY,s REPORT.

Tho Grand jury of the Hastings Court
charged with the duty of investigating
a11ered corruption in our mun1clpal
ro,rs co,unleted their labors yesterday
and submitted their report to Judge Witt.
THAT they have done their duty intelii-
gently and zealousy and deserve she
r-atitude of the community there can De
~ question. Their labors extended
through weeks and weeks, and every clue
they could get hold Of they followed as
lar as possible, but they were abe 10
secure evidence upon which to found only
me indictment. That was in the case Oh
ex-Aldcrman king. who, it was shown to
t,,a;r satisfaction. had taken bride from
certain paving contractors; the contract
ors themselves testifying against him.
No other Indictment in their opinion, was
warranted by any testimony produced be-
fore them.
But these jurors report facts going to
show that in the old City Council de-
moralizing condition of affairs prevailed
and that corporations in want of fran
chises leagucd themselves with ward poll
ticians and threw employment into the
hands of members OF the City Council
with Interior motives. In one case they
believe that as much as 100000 was ex-
pended for a franchise, but they could
find no proof that any Of the money was
used as a direct bride.
We commend to the attention Of our
this subject, for it furnishes powerful
argument why good citizens should give
close attention to the election Of coun-
cilmen. and be watchful of their official
life.
The grand jury seems to have left mat
:ers pertaining to the police force to the
attention of the Police Board, but speak
ing generally they dissent from the view
taken by Mayor Taylor that the charter
makes the Mayor only a 1igureEead in the
city government. They lament that Their.
is want OF cordially between him and
some Of the municipal departments and
believe that the public interests are suf-
ferins from these erroneous ideas of
His Honor's.
Mr.. King, against whom the grand jury
found 4 true bill. has been tried in the
Police Justices Court and found guilty:
but has taken an appcal-or, rather, has
demanded the exercise of his right OF
trial by jury. So the grand jury has no.
thing further: to do With that matter. And
as we have said of other discriminating
evidence sufficient in law they had none.
Their work, therefore, is over. If in the
future there are developments seeming to
Justify further inquiry. without a doubt
new grand jury will be promptly sum
.noncd. That good viii result from the
diligeat enquiries OF these resolute and
capable gentlemen we have no doubt
Tor one thing they have pointed out mos,
clearly the danger points in our system
OF granting franchises and put the public
on the watch for loose or corrupt legisla,
tion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05

The Richmond papers are engaged al
ready in naming the next Governor OF TINS
State. AS we have ten congressman 10
elect this year, would it not be well Tor
our Richmond contemporaries to remem-
Der that lone thing at a time, and that
done WELL is as good a rule as many can
tell?''-Danvilie Bee.
In which advice nearly all of the people
will fredericksburg Star.
The explanation of it all is that report
ers and correspondents find in the guber
material question something of problem;
but none In the Congressional contests!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
The Wise Nam. waterloo.

Is. q. Kiser, in Chicago Record-Herald.)
He studied human nature till he knew 1t
through and through,
He was great on reading faces and his
knowledge grew and grew;
He wrote seven books on ethics that the
critics read with awe;
He could skillfully interpret Natures
every mood and law.
He was listed with the wise ones who had
cleared mistakes away.
Till q foolish little woman came and
smiled at him one day;
Others knew she only used him as child
would use toy.
But, alas! he never saw it, and went
crazy-poor old boy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
AMBASSADOR HERBERT LANDS
Not as Much Frightened Over ship
ming Combine as Some People Are


NEW YORK. October 4-sir Michas
Herbert. British Ambassador to Una
United States. accompanied by Lady rex
bert. and their son. Michael. arrived he.s
on the Cslnard Line steamer Canpaiiia
today NJ the steamers pier 70 gree.
them were r. T. Wilson, Lady deroetta
father. and Cornelius Vanderbilt. hs.
s Observation-Disclosures The Ambassador
pressed his pleasure a. his return 70 sla
United States. He expressed grauhcasloR
when assured of the Presidents sasisias,
tory condition. When asked IL the sos!
strike had excited much interest In Eng.
land the Ambassador said: Yes. u N.
created considerable interest, but cnieaJ
In commercial circles. -.
AS to the Morgan ship combine. 81.
Michael said II am not so frightened
over the Morgan combine as some peopta
are, am rather In favor of the combine
of interest. which. Is greatly to be do.
stred There is no longer any Year o.
g;rea; Britain's iosins ner supremacy.
There is plenty OF room on the seas toi
both of our great nations. =
sir Michael and Lady Herbert VIII
spend several days here before going
Washing on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05

tr tl!S -DiSD& tLiij
Many are the characters who from time
to time Will occupy the thoughts of our
leaders as most suit@.Ie for the next
Democratic nomination for President of
the United States-but why not Fitzhugh
Lee-as the most appropriate for all sec
tons?
Let Virginia offer him. There is un-
questIonabIy latent but unextinguish-
able wish on the part OF most of our
American people to have a military man
Of some experience at the head of the
United States government. This desire
would be fully satisfied by the norina-
5tion Of General Lee who. as an officer OF
distinguished abilities. Is now retired
from the United States army No cause
of sectional objection can be urged. for
he Is a great favorite with the Northern
people. No statesman In our whole co,,n-
try more thoroughly comprehends the re-
'ations that should exist In all proprieties
of conduct between the United States
government and the several States, and
between the States to each other. Few
have had such advantages Of practical
prepare ton. for as Governor OF Virginia
his official life was eminently sat1sfac-
tory and as consul general In Cuba his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
The Us Have 1t.
fNeW York Press

Here are few names beginning with T.
picked up at random: Major-General
Iago-Tre1awny. Charles Hanson. Selwin
Ibbetson, H. H. Maharajah Sri, Sir sKes-
risinghji Jawansnghi Idar, Viscount
Ikerrin, Sir Courtenay Peregrfne Ilbert.
Earl of Leicester, Colonel Ilderton. Fred
erick Illingworth, Bishop Ilsley. Bakhsh
Khan Imam. Colonel Iupey. Everard 2
i'm Thurn. Canon Ince, Baron Inchiquln,
Sir shivaji Rao Holkar Rahadur 1ndore,
Frederick Inderwick. William 1nge. Vls-
count Ingestre. Sir Henry 1ngilby. Cap
tain Inkson. Henry 1nskip. Marquis Ito,
Henry Ivatt, Baron Iveagh and the Rev.
James 1vereach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05

rate with the work and grave response
mites IF fhe Office The judiciary OF
Virginia has always been undergrad and
this should be no longer the case. With
the wort Of both .ne old Circuit and
County Courts upon his shoulders the lot
of the new circuit judge win not be
easy. His salary should place him and
his family beyond the possibility OF wor.
Ery over the empty pantry, and let him
devote his time and energies to the i'm
.portant duties Of his office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05

creased popular sympathy with the M :,
ners;; but, as we have frequently SAID Tue
issue has become one between the great
American public and their interests aA' ~
the two immediate parties to the str1Ae'
and that is the supreme and vital cues
ton with which Pennsylvania and her .
chief executive have to do. to the e s''';'T
sion Of all Others if necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
IN Due Course.
ID thing leads TIC

How naturally one eood thing leads tc
another, to be sure.
IN what way?
WHY. take the case OF RICHTER, for in-
stance. his late successful novel has
opened the way for still more satisfac-
tory book.
You don't say! Has he got out another
book?
Yes. a check-book.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Intense Relief.

Leesburg Washingtonian: There Is In
tense relief among the Republican lead
ers at Mr.. Roosevelt's return to Wash
ington, both because he is on the high
road to physical health and because the
mental health Of the Western voters is
believed to be removed from the danger
OF antitrust conta gion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
The shecrcst Hypocrisy.

Lebanon News: Our friend, the enc
my, are beginning to talk about White
Republican party and d-n the negro
It is a case Of the sheerest hypocrisy
They patted the colored brother on the
back as long as he had a vote. When
he is no longer a factor in politics lney
show their real feelings for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
A Protest.

Manassas Journal: We protest against
that part of the New York Democratic
platform that calls for the national own
ership and operation Of the coal mines
Just think of that host of political othces,
wire-pulling methods. and pie-counter cor
ruption!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
FOSSIL HORSES FOUND.
W. G. whitney Fund Yields VaIunbie
returns for American museum.

New York Sum-
Prof. Osborn has just received WORD
of the discovery OF the remains OF q nero
Of small fossil horses by the American
Museum party, sent to the West on the
William C. Whitney fund. All the animals
in the herd OF five. belong to the same
species OF three-toed horses hitherto
known only from fragments OF the skui.
and limb. Five foreIimbs and ten hind
limbs were found in d perfect state OF
preservation There We're also several
skulls and, best of all, one nearly COM
plete skeleton.
This valuable find is now being shipped
to the American Museum of Natural His
tory in this city and will add an import
ant stage in the series OF illustrating the
history and development of the horse in
America. Special explanation, for fossil
horses began IN 1901. and last season two
complete stages were secured, both. how
ever. Of an earlier period than those Just
found
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Good Thing But Pathetic.

Orange Observer: Yes, dear reader.
while we believe that the abolishing OF
court day is good thing, but i also.
presents sad and pathetic side We be-
zlieve that after County Court day isa
thing of the past, these people viii con-.
time to come to town once a month from
sheer force Of habit, until they are called
to their last reward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
3o1 anu goa T. 1UaIH oIEeelr
mh14-dtexTh,awor RICHMOND, va.

course greatly commended hira to sha
favor Of his countrymen at large. It Is
the part of political prudence as also OF
retributive Justice that old Virginia
should again come before the world az
the Mother of Statesmen" by having
General Fitzhugh Lee elected as Presi-
dent Of the United States. With reason
able effort this can be done.
I. x
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
CITY SUBSCRIPTIONS.

THE DAILY DISPATCH delivered 70
subscribers in Richmond and Mansnes..'
at so cents per month. payable TO .ne ss
rter weekly or monthly: the ror
DISPATCH, Sl.5o per nnnura: % cesA''
six months. ~
Those wishing the paper can order '. ps
telephone or postal card Complaints OK
delivery may DO made the same way
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
perry belmont Thrown Overheard
Politically.
New York Herald-)

Timothy D. Sullivan. King Of the Bow
ery,'' was nominated for Congress from
the Eighth district Thursday night In
stead OF Perry Belmont, to whom he had
pledged his support. sulivan's nominal
xtion was forced by two Tammany lead
ers, Patrick J. Ryder, of the Third dis
trict, and Thomas F. Foley. OF the Sec
ond Thus they avenged the defeat Of
their candidate, Joseph F. OGrady, who
opposed Mr.. Belmont in the last conven-
finn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Necro,s Best Friend.

Nelson County Times: II the negroes
would but realize the fact that their best
friends are right here in the South, and
would prove themselves worthy citizens
they would soon be a prosperous ana
happy people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05

1t looks as If New Orleans were oniy
at the. beginning Of its troubles. q sene !.
raj strike Of transfers IS to ee aoueu' =
Is said. to the street-car mems selho
and the telephone linemens strike. Inc
Mobile Register says:
Some years ago the teamsters sun IN
precipitated a sympathy walk-out that
affected even the fiddlers in the orcnes-
ira at the French opera. There was q
general tie-up Of business. Inc sanle
sort Of thing is threatened TO De re-
peated."
It should be emembered, however tnat
Mobile is additionally jealous OF Ne"
Orleans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
.onnd Proposition.

Roanoke Evening World: From al
most any standpoint this New York prop
osition Federal ownership of minest ap-s
nears to be an unsound one, and 1t is
not probable that the Democratic party
as national organization VIII endorse
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Business Instinct.

Ned: Uncle Jack, what is the meaning
Of "ad infinitum?
Sagacious Uncle Jack: Ao. 1h 1ill1e'in
why, it's the motto OF the SUCCESSFUL
business MANI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
A Daily Duty.

southside Sentinel: Registration will
soon be over now, then come the cleo
lions Let us talk up our party. and It's
worthy nominee. Good citizens cannot
ford to slight governmental affairs, CT
the politicians will soon have us by the
nose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05

The Kentucky Confederate Home at Pc
wee Valley, near Louisville, is to De
dedicated on the 23d instant, and is to pc
opened on November 1st, it appears. The
property was 10 have been paid for yes
terday. and General Fayette Hewitt was
to have delivered the deed to Governor
Beckham The home is a handsome ana
commodious structure, in ample grounds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
SPIRIT OF STATE PRESS.
Trusts VIII Be Prominent Issue In
the Campaign.

TIncastle Herald: The question OF
trusts will be an important issue in the
coming election. Roosevelt is giving the
subject much prominence in his speech
&c. but the public largely discounts his
sincerity. The people, however, are pc
ing aroused, and 1t is likely that the Re-
publicans may be forced to take some
decisive action, The greatest presen.
menace to the well-being OF the country
is +ha trusts. They are building sys-
tem that is bound to fall and great will
he the fall thereof.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Ultra Verihcation.

II thought her out Of sight before
We married were" he said, as Ger
His picked-up meal he swore SO,
.Rut since she struck this cycle craze
I find. as come and go the days,
She's infinitely more so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Not a Far-Reachins Trust.

wouldn't trust FickNman any fur
Their than can see him.
That's rather more OF concession e
his probity than I would care TO make.
Oh, I don't know about that; there are
very few men more near-sighted than :
am.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Something in n Name.

Our rich townsman, Fish, has taken
to automobiling with a vengeance; there
isn't a day but he's on the road speeding
along like a meteor.
Designating his piscatorinl species. eh 2
IA sort OF killie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Re RICHMOND DISPATCH
TIE
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
CORNER OF MAIN AND NINTH STREETS
RICHMOND, VA

Uptown Office. No. sle cast Broad suses
Manchester once, No. 1ios Aan sa rsner
New York ofaoe, J. E. Van Oofen AssAs''
Tribune Building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
A Burning Opportunity.

Anent the ripe crisis il. coal. you'll allow.
II you've got the crude wit to discern
1t.
That the man who has money to burn
has just now
The chance of a lifetime to burn it,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Transition.

written for the Dispatch.)
Tinted with sunset shades, the leaves
drift aimlessly.
tumn's brown breast;
And where the cat-bird sang amidst the
apple boughs
The listless winds rock YEARLY an
empty nest.
Across a barren field at eventide,
Between days golden death and purple
gloom,
Are shadows, swift, chill, snost-nAe
shades of night.
Leaving but memories OF fruit OF ploonl'
ELIZABETH WHlTSON.
Goodrich, Tenn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
A Sharp Solution.

Upper: The more of married life see
the more I become convinced that do
nestle life presents many knotty pro-
bleu.
Clipper: The natural result of family
ties, no doubt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05

81 ID .s:ye47 For wl1a t reason, Johnny
1ohnny cause we've got room to raise ise8
a bear. -
Pa: a bear, Johnny? How g can can you
raise bear in a garden ss
Johnny: Easy enough. pa all We've eve got
to do Is to get one Of those bear-pits and
plant it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
. Salaries OF circuit Judge.

Norfolk County Times: We sincerely
hope the Legislatu at Its next session..
viii az the salaries OF the new circuit.
judges at figures somewhat commensu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05

Some queer things happen in this world
Of ours, and the dude is not the 1easc
of them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
Cow TO REMIT.

Rem.ttances can be made by pos'-o'iiee
money order (the safest way,. cnech' ",
registered letter Currency sent ny '''s''
at the risk OF the sender
Subscribers wishing change o. -,
must give the old as well as 'ne '
post-ofice.
Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
3 ,1ndern 5Horticnlturi.t.

Johnny: IN glad we've moved where
We can have garden. pa. sszsssS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
General Post Office.


1nlfaUElpfild, SAA A'S--
Sir: After much inquiry | have found
a house which will accommodate my
numerous family and at the same time.
give me office room. The greatly extended
business of the department, l think, may
be accomplished with the same help which
has been used since the time OF Mr.. Os-
goods appointment. to wit. an assistant
and a clerk For these. with their neces-
sary writing desks, table. boxes. cases.
and shelves for Il considerable bulk OF
books and papers. would sufficiently &C.
cupy one room, and another room would
be convenient for myself A servant will
also be wanted to keep the rooms in or
der make fires and perform other ser
vices. These services, however, not being
constant. could employ a domestic SER
want. but one selected with reference to
such public service. IT, for the two rooms
for the General Post Office, Il cellar for
wood and the necessary attendance of my
domestic servant, l might make a charge
of about $500, I would then engage the
house referred TO. but previous to suci. n
engagement I wish to obtain your opin-
ion as to the propriety of the change.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05

Honesty may be the best policy, but =
carries a higher premium
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-05
~ or when we build with consummate

How oft when we build with consummate
skill
Do we find we have built in VAN;
And the labors Of years becone Dut us
that tether the soul to pain.
vain are the dreams. vain are the hopes
The beauteous hours Of youth!
Unless they are built on that adamah'
THAT eternal principle-Truth!
HOWELL COLSTON FEATHERSION.