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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Two Legal Armies.

A Roumanian Conservative newspaper
brought grave charges OF corruption
against the Liberal burgomaster OF Bu-
charest, and the latter retallated with an
action for libel, The Liberal party. In
order to give the burgomaster the fullest
possible support, engaged sixty of the
best lawyers in Bucharest to conduct the
case. The Conservative party, not to be-
outdone gathered together seventy
others from the larger towns Of Rou-
mania to conduct the defense OF the editor.
So $50 lawyers were engaged in this one
trial which probably established ra-
cord
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
WHAT is A PRIMARY ELEC-
TON?

j According to the popular understanding
OF this term. 1t is an election at which
the voters OF one party vote primarily
for the candidates offering themselves.
and thus make nominations without the
intervention or assistance of conven-
ton.
Now We hear the proposition advanced
that the thing for Virginia Democrats 10
co Is to choose by primary elections del
eeates 10 a convention. and then leave
1t to the convention to do the nominating,
we submit that that would not be In
consonance with The resolutions adopted
a, the last Norfolk convention, and we
think that to make such change would
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Necessary Law.

If the pitful accounts from Europe OF
thousands of would-be immigrants turned
back from the ports because they are
not up to the requirements OF the new
American immigration law are true, mat
law is more effective than was Thought
It Is pathetic to think OF thousands turn
ed back from their last hope OF better
ment by the possession of some physical
mental or moral defect, but much as we
must sympathize with the agony OF their
desperation. we must protect ourselves
Minneapolis Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Then and Now.

When there was /, democratic tariff
many Republicans were accustomed to
attribute all the strikes that occurred to
the desperate discomfort Of workingmen.
The same Republicans new account for
the widespread labor disturbances at
present prevalent ny saying that they
are the natural consequences OF Repub-
lican prosperity and the desire to get the
fullest possible share therein. But then,
in the matter of consistency of interpre-
taton. Your quick and thin partisan never
was meticulous
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

|: nlr our Nll2A
!: Nl,y1u1a Gal1o,y.
9.-..ss

14-s.i-:.i
Tho Fredericksburg Star fires this cen
ter shot:
The Suffolk Herald believes that the
passage of many more Barksdale pliis
will mean Republican supremacy IN VIZ
ginia, which Is. to say the least, not
much of compliment for Democrat'c
paper to toss at the Virginia Democracy
The Staunton News smiles at Char
lottesville thus:
They are enforcing Sunday closing
laws with vengeance over In Char-
lottesville. People who go driving
have to work and then retire beyonu
the city limits to get shine.
The Norfolk La1gtr says:
Rev. Dr.. Kerr, of Richmond, makes
haste to correct the report that he SAID
that President Roosevelt Is the greatest
man in America, but we should say that
the correction was scarcely necessary. NO
one with a well-balanced mind. such as
DR.. Kerr possesses. would ever nave said
such a thing, which fact was ALREADY
known to the public. Mr.. Roosevelt is
man far above the average In lntelh-
gence. but he is not what is understood
In this country as a great man.
The Norfolk virginian-Pilot, which
keeps harping on the new Federal Mill
tary law. says
The police get much better pay and
are not subject to little annoyances Ike
courts martial. They can quit when they
get ready. also But your militiaman-
we'll. he will find himself UP against 1t
good and hard il the terms of this new
Federal militia bill are ever accepted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
A Few Foreign Facts.

Sir George Power, one Of the newest OF
English baronets, was formerly on the
stage. and was in the original cast OF
the earlier Sullivan operas.
The Car Of Russia is the largest in
dividual landowner in the world. The
area OF his possessions is greater than
that Of the Republic of France.
Abdul Hamid, Sultan Of Turkey, has
just celebrated his sixteth birthday. Thir-
ty-four Othmans have reigned In Tur-
key. and the longest reign was less than
fifty years.
BY means Of excellent vessels and cheap
fares the Germans are rapidly increasing
their tourist traffic in the Mediterranean.
Over one thousand dwellings in Cologne
have just been condemned by the police
as bad either for the health or morals
of the occupants.
After an interval OF five years since
its last performance, the passion Play
Mt Horitz, Bohemia. Is to be revived this
year. and will be given on every Sunday
and holiday from June to September
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

We have heard great deal of late about
the large crop OF ''undigested securities"
But while the railroads have issued new
stocks and bonds and converted them
into cash. it Is plain to see from the above
statistics that they have used. and are
using, the money to advantage, and by In
creasing their facilities. have put themselves
In better position to do business Railroad
men are good observers and can generally
read the signs Of the times. They have
seen their business grow from year to
year and they think they see that 1t will
continue to grow, and SO they have pre-
pared themselves to meet the new con-
ditions by enlarging their carrying capa-
city.
In the natural order of things there
will be another period of business and in
Gustrlal depression in the United States,
but up to this time we fall to see any
signs Of It.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
North Carolina Sentiment.
The Asheville Citizen makes this chez

The Asheville Citizen makes this cheer
ing notice:
The best piece Of news of the week
comes from Johnston county. On last
Tuesday smithield township voted a spe-
clsl tax for road improvement, The tag
VIII be 20 cents on the 500 worth Of prop
erty. and 60 cents on the poll. This
means that therc'll be something doing in
the line of growth and development
around Smithhed soon. That's always the
meaning of good roads.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Observation-Disclosures
Social ard
Personal
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The barn dance was repeated by the ladies'
of the South Carolina table yesterday eve
ming In the downstairs hall OF the Ma
sonic Temple, with a great deal OF pleas
ure to all concerned.
The hall was decorated ike Darn,
and the sable musicians, directed oy
Mr.. Miller twitched their feet, twlried
their bows. evoked the haunting meio.
dies dear to the Southern heart, ana
called the figures for the, quadriiles'
polkas. lancers and waltzes. IN <"mch Po.
lite society was wont to indulge gen
Grafton or SO ago. Mrs. Charles Evelyn
Smith was the chairman of the evening,
other patronesses of the evening being
Mrs. Hugh Miller, Mrs. Walter Christian,
Mrs. j. b. Mosby, Mrs. Bernard Guest,
Mrs. Charles Bosher, Mrs. Frank fiop-
son, Mrs. r. 7. Hunter, Mrs. G. Smali,
Mrs. Langhorne Putney. Mrs. T. =. raj
lafcrro, Mrs. Walter II. Miles, Mrs Court
ney Crump, Mrs. William Miller, Mrs.
Percy Halves, Mrs. Marcy. Mrs. Town
send, Miss Annie Moore. Mrs. Ellen FER
rim, Mrs Walter Blair. Mrs. w. M. Tai.
iaferro Mrs. j. D. Policy. Mrs. II. G..
Boudar. Mrs. Broonc, Mrs. Otway Allen
Mrs. w. j. Johnson. Mrs. Ben Palmer,
Mrs. Janney, Mrs. w. "A. Crenshaw.
Mrs. Beverly Crump. Mrs. Fannie Crumr
Tucker, Mrs. Churchill Young. Mrs. s.
H. Halves. Mrs. c. =. Grabowskli. Mrs.
Calvin Stewart, Mrs. William Hill. Mrs.
eatherstone, Mrs. Harry Denoon, Mrs.
Henry l.. Cabell, Mrs. l.. c. Williams.
Mrs. Sadler. Mrs J. r. v. Daniel. Mrs.
c. e. Doyle. Mrs. W. p. de Saussure.
Mrs. Slas Shelburne, Mrs. Armisfcad
Wexford. Mrs j. Aston Cabell Mrs. j.
y. Crump, Mrs, Jackson Guy. Mrs.
Charles Shields. Mrs. PHILIP Powers. Mrs.
Edmund Rhett, Mrs Berkeley Williams,
Mrs. John Latham. Mrs. Murray Nc
CURE. Mrs. Horace Halves. Mrs Andrew
Gray, Jr Mrs Thomas s. Armistead,
Mrs. A. c. Yancey. Mrs. l.. j. Bosher.
Mrs. r. Brander, Mrs. j.. D. McCance
and Mrs Hal Brooke
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
The Wilson News says:

Randolph, Franklin and Wilkes coun-
ties, N. c., have recently taken steps to
establish a better system OF education.
These three counties have decided to vote
upon themselves a special tax for The
extension of their school system. It Is
an example that Is worthy to be follow
ed by every county In the State
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Personal and General.

Miss Theodosa Ammons. who repre-.
scented Colorado at the National Suffrage
Convention in New Orleans Is professor
OF domestic science and dean OF women
In the State Agricultural College at
Boulder,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

The trustees of Teachers College. New
York. have named Mrs. Mary Schenck
Woolman to be professor Of domestic art
at the college from July list. Mrs. wool.
man Is the third woman to be appointed
to full professorship.
Edward II. Morris. who Is said to have
drawn the 1llinola municipal ownership
bill, IS a colored lawyer. who represents
the First District OF the First and Sc
cond Wards in Chicago.
Professor Charles w. Shields. professor
in Princeton University, who has just
become professor emeritus, was born at
New Albany, Ind, in 1895 and was edu-
Gated at Princeton both in the college
and the seminary.
Rev. r. Calvin Dobson Presbyterian
minister OF st. Louis, preached a sermon
In the Worlds Fair grounds on Sunday
to an audience Of workmen, being the
first religious services held on the expo
sltion grounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Cupid manages to find work for every
body to do. Judge White, of the Court
OF Appeals, was utilized as an usher at
a church wedding the other day,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Tho English military phrase. II regret
to report" comes now under a somall-
land date line. 1t used to come with de-
pressing regularity from South African
points IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
into commissions:

Under con-
Equipment, struction. Total.
Engines ..................... 96S 2769
Coal cars .................... 2373 1868
Box cars .................. 1927 1861
Stock cars .................. 300 1859
Refrigerator cars ........ 200 1852
Flat cars .................. 1870 $3.50
Ballast cars ................ 300 1,724
Other Chicago systems not included in
above table report the following new
equipment covering the last three years:
Locomotives .................... $50
freight cars 5O,t35
In addition to these there have been
added since 1900 nearly 1900 other cars
known as gondolas. hoppers, cinder cars.
tank cars, ore cars, vegetable cars and
the like.
Since 1900 the percentage of increase for
some leading roads in car capacity and
traction power has been as follows:
Car capacities. Locomotives.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

So far Danville seems to be highly
pleased with prohibition, and In the
meantime the proprietor of the Jack
Creek" dspensary,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

clown Topics" for this week says:
Miss Kitty Lester, OF Virginia. was mar
ried yesterday in Harrisburg, Pa. to DR..
Macy Brooks, son of Mr.. and Mrs, James
C. Brooks, of Philadelphia DR. Brooks
FIRST met Miss Lester In professional
way when she was studying to be a
trained nurse in tho hospital to which he
was attached.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
rhn Nnwhern Iournal argues thus:


1t is not that tho taxpayer is curious,
but that he Is entitled to consideration,
which means being kept Thoroughly In.
formed of the progress and conduct OF
those public affairs which he pays TO
sustain And the city official who rem,
ders the open account OF the conduct of
his office will best prove his works
through the publicity of waht he Is DO
Ing.
The Raleigh News Observer knows a
good argument when 1t meets 1t In the
road. 1t says:
Here is the hest argument for good
roads we have seen: "a citizen of Yam
cey tells the huntsville Eagle that there
are something like 1900 bushels of apples
stu in the hands of the farmers OF the
Pensacola community, and that they can
mot get them to market on account of
had roads, The chances are they VIII
lose most of their fruit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Personal Mention.

Miss Annie and Miss Mary Elizabeth
Moore, who have been spending about six
weeks in the South, stopping with friends
in Savannah. Ga, and visiting relatives
at Fort Meyer, Fla have returned to
Richmond.
While in the South the Misses Moore
had a number Of house parties given In
their honor and We're most delightfully."-
entertained.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Great appropriations bring great re-
sponsibilities. Gentlemen OF the James
town Exposition Company. the eye of the
Commonwealth is upon YOU.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George Jeter Jones. who
have been enjoying delightful southern
bridal trip are expected home next week,
and will doubtless receive a most cordial
welcome from their many Richmond
friends Mrs. Jones is a graduate of the
Woman's College. in this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

It Is asserted OF Virginia Hot Springs
that at Is revealing In heavenly spring
weather and beatlfc social conditions that
know neither gossips nor scandals. The
forests are teeming with green, the apple
trees are In bloom, and the soft air Is
Turing all the sojourners into outdoor
sports. A bridal couple attracting atten-
ton are Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Fallans-
bee, of Chicago, who are there for part
of their honeymOOn.'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Those Boston husbands who put theiF
wives names to tho request to DR.. Lyr
man Abbott to speak against woman SUI
frage arc now spending their evenings
under the protecting shadow OF the wood
shed, and well they may.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Miss Annie ana Miss Leila Gray and
the Misses Hill will be members of n
pleasant party going to Old Point to.
morrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

rhe educators viii educate If you so ar \
hear them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

An interesting incident in connection
with number Of "Winnie Davis rose
bushes sent to the Kentucky table at
the bazaar by Nantz and Nenner, of
louisville, is that one of the roses will
be kept until Memorial Day and be plant
ed then with appropriate services beside
Winnie Davis grave in Hollywood
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Mrs. Andrew Broaddus, OF Louisville
KY. is in the city. She Is a most enthu.
siastic worker, and to her donations of
money and the money and valuable gifts
obtained through her. much Of the sue.
cesa OF 'the Kentucky cardinal" Is due.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Leprosy in the United States army is
only some more ammunition for the anti
imperialists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Wonder what Attorney General Knox is
going 10 do about this proposition to
merge all the Methodist publishing
houses and book concerns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

There is law suit over in North Caro-
lima that seems destined to do the Tenny-
son brook act to perfection. II is the Cat
tis-K ileo case
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Senator Hanna is a great party boss,
but he owns up that he is ruled by his
wife in many matters. He says he would
Ell his office with girl stenographers
bool-keepers and clerks. instead OF with
men, but for his wifes objection. Mrs
Hanna will not allow him to have his
way. Poor Mark! But there are othe's'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Under the provisions Of the Mann Dill
whoever Is convicted of the selling OF
liquor on Sunday will not only be sub
jcct to a heavy fine. but to imprisonment.
and conviction will carry with it loss OF
license. The same Is true with respect
to those who may be guilty OF selling
liquor to minors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25
Talk or THE Town.

Alex Robertson vent to Montreal yes
terday On a visit
Lyman d segel Of Burlington is visit
Ing IN The city today.
Fine preserving peaches just received at
j. A. Ayerilrs, 200 No, Main street.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hanton vent to
Hardwick today to visit friends for sever
al days.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonn Chesser returned
this afternoon from their wedding trip to
Montreal,
A large shipment Of preserving peaches
just received at 1. A. Averilrs, 200 No.
Main street.
Or. Todd Of Quincy viii preach in the
Presbyterian church, Graniteyille, at Z
O'Clock tonight
C.L.Harris Of this city has entered Mid
dlebury college. He taught in the public
schools last year.
Just arrived at /. A. Averills store,
200 North Main street, a consignment Of
several varieties Of apples
| q Rev. DR.. Todd would like to meet the
elders and the deaeOns Of the Presbyteri-
an church tomorrow evening from 6.30 to
! 7.30.
On account Of increase Of business J..
A. Demo has added a frst-elass horse
sheer to his force The man comes from
Lancaster, n. Il.
The Barre Rangers are requested to
meet il the ante room, Miles hall, at z
O'Clock tomorrow evening Let every
member be present
r. J.. and II. w. Davis Of Williams
town have sold to III w Scott their two
farms ia that town Consideration $4,000.
The sale was made by the Cate agency.
The cavalry which passed through this
city yesterday afternoon eamped at South
Barre last night A large number Of them
came to this city and, SO far as reported,
conducted themselves satisfactorily.
Since the rooms opened this yoar there
has been large attendance at the Boys
Club The whole house is now used for
the work There will be no special new
feature Of the work until the club has
moved into its new quarters. The super
intendent may be found at the rooms
every day except Sundays from 10 to ~
a. M and to p. m. The club win be
glad to receive good books, magazines,
papers, ETC.. to be used In the reading
room.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25

Halter and Mems Outfitter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25
Como Vel Come Yel

To We Great Old Folks Concerto, 70 be
given ~ ye Old and Young Folks Of Par
son Poole's Meeting house, assisted by
Uriah Thompson, Abigail Ann Higintop,
Jerusha Bradshaw, and Hezekiah Bunt-
ing, Psalm Singers at We above said Meet
ing House.
This Concerto will be held IN We Hall at
We top OF what is known as We Miles
Building. on Friday evening We second day
Of October
N. b. When We town clock doth stryke
eighte, We Time Beaten viii byte ye tuny-
ing fork and sc Concerto will begiu.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25
NOTICE TO USERS OF CITY WATER.

Owing to the repairs that have had to
FAKE on the Orange Brook Dam, I have
drawn nearly all the storage from the Boil
ster Reservoir, and ! ask all patrons to
use the city water with the greatest OF
care: especially the use of hose w. T..
Campbell Supt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25
rifty Kinds = sea serpenta.

Sea serpents are all easily recognize
ed by their or shaped literally fat
tened tail Twenty seven distinct spe-
cies are known rs Indian, and there
are about ffty species i'm all
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25
rransnnrent noaies.

Perfectly transparent bodies are only
visible by virtue Of nonuniform illumi-
nation. and In uniform illumination
they become absolutely Invisible
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25

Remember the Saturday bargains are
ladies walking skirts at only S2.75 and
huck towels at 10c each at Perry q Camp 5
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25
A. p. ABBOTT & co.
Saturday Sale, Sept. 10Th,
Outing FlanneIs and Blankets.

Customers b bu eary either Of Us or parties, viii values in
cotton goods not to be had later Prices kinds goods made Of cotton are
crawling up.
800 YARDS coLoRED OUTING FLANNEL, medium quality in an
assortment d styles. This Saturday sale, only SC per yard
g PAIRS GREY BLANKETS with blue bodea They yards and
inches wide 81 yards and inches la enough tuck al around
This appreciated Sold regular way fol from $3.50 to SIS7 per
pair This Saturday SALE only SIG per pair Quantity each bargain limited
WOOL WAISTINGS, IS different colors z5c per yard
BED G0MFoRTERS filed good batting 81 and Stag
BED QUILTS Marsares patterns good value special price s7e
LADIES' SWEATERS, former prices 81 and s4a5 f sz98 70 close
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25

Two RcEPTIONALLY GoOD vALuEs.

Ladies Walking Skirts, s2.75 = Heavy weight melton
oxford grey trimmed with stitched straps and buttons very
neat design Bottom set off with stitching. These are we'll
made Skirts in every way and worth 1915 We offer them
Saturday for only S2z5.
Cotton fiuck Towels, 1Oc each Have the appearance
of all linen huc large Size with fancy turkey red border
either with fringed hemsttched border They
uemely good bargain Zoe each
PERRY & CAMP,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-25
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

no RENT Furnished rooms at 40. 10 spauld-
ing Street. 1917
TO RENT-Tencment with barn, On S0tth
Main st. Inquire OF d. W, Nichols. l04tf
TO RFNT-six- Roem cottage on silver St.
Inquire 81 81. B. Nichols, 80 Brook St. 164d
MANTED-Girlf for general homework. Must
be good cook. Apply 90 d. A, Averia, 200 North
Main Street. lbitt
IDST-A small memorandum book on Mon
day A reward Of % cents viii be paid for the
retGrn Of same TO 81 Granite street. 1G4tf
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-22
Options May Not Be Taken Up

f. H. Libby left for Boston last Sunday
and before his departure confirmed the
rumor thar the options on 1000 acres oi
land recently secured OH the bench above
Vineland were for the LIZ wiston Water &
over Co. Mr.. Libby fErther stated that
it was not an assured thing that the OPP
tions would be taken up. Securing the
options was merely preliminary move
to see what could be done III throwing
water on the land, he said, aud the re-
port of the engineers. when made, may
discourage the project and result in it
being dropped.
To one acquainted with the possibil-
tiles of the section included in the OPP
tions. it does not appear at all probable
that the deal will fail through. The land
can be watered either by conduits or a
closed pipe system at an expense seem
ingly ju titled by the results to be OBJ
tanned
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-09-22
News Of the Railroad.

The Clearwater passenger train will
stop at the new depot at Sites tonight.
All of the belongings OF the agent there
have been removed from the old freight
car headquarters TO the agents rooms in
the new buildings.
The Clearwater passenger is delayed at
north Lapwai each morning by the
Culdesac freight on account of the heavy
wheat shipments taken from points out
the Lapwai creek. Al this tisiie Of the
year the traffic is so heavy on the Guide
sac branch that the local freight cannot
handle the tonnage and extras are run
from Kendrick two or three times each
week.
Conductor Smith has. returned from
his summer outing.
The section crew at Lewiston is at
work putting in switch between the
mair line aud the house track west OF
depot. The switch will be used for
handling building material for the new
depot.
A crew of men are at work this morn
ing preparing the ground for the new
freight depot foundation.