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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Senator Edmund w. Pcttus. Of Alaba.
ma Is now In his eighty-third year. II
he serves out his present term he will
lack but little Of being ninety years old
at its expiration. Nj Morgan, his col-
league, Is three years younger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Rowland 3. Molneux is figuring in the
courts again. When ho was arrested.
charged with murder. the police took his
photograph and measured him according
TO the Bertllon system. These records
have been filed among the records Of other
criminals Of New York.
Now comes Molineux and represents to
Justice Howard that ne has been &C.
quilted Of the crime charged against him.
and demands that the photographs and
measurements be handed over to him
(MlolIneux), but the learned and accom-
pIished Justice has denied the application
ION grounds OF public policy" Whether
Moilenux can or will take an appeal Is
not stated,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13
TAYLOR Pardoned.

Governor Montague yesterday pardoned
Merchant Taylor, who was serving
term OF twelve months In the city jail
for petit, larceny.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13
A Few Foreign Facts.

A Few Foreign Facts.
For the hrst time for many months the
weekly report from Hnnglong shows a
clhan biz OF health.
Several local councils In Russia have
passed resolutions declaring that re-
auction o. thA acreage. which glyea a
vote, Is desirable. and that women should
receive the franchise,
Grants by the Brit!gh and Foreign Bible
society 70 Or. Morrison and his assist-
,otaled $500, whf!e 10 br. William Carey
and his sasociates In the various seram,
I.ofn versions the grants OF money and
material exceeded 5000.
The effort Of Germany to become in
dependent OF foreign countries for q nun,
Lar ot product, BY developing them ~
tas co!oniss has failed In the matter OF
cocoa, coffee, tobacco and ginger. The
only fennitely eHccessfui Vcntuis 10 that
WITH sissi hemp. Peanuts have done
fairly,
The diversity or tongues 70 ne found
ta one cauatry IL often a matter OF sur
Irlss. Latt .ysar the Bible Eoeletys agsnts
BOLD tho scnptprts IN nfty-three Ian
gpaKss M the Russian Empire. IN twenty
eiHht lDnEusgsa In Eurmhh, and IN thirty
r. fouth Malaysia. and flfty-thrco IN the
egyptian agency,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Representative W. a, Jones, OF the First
District of Virginia. has q constituent
who not only asks no office or other
service a. his hands. out sends him each
year a barrel full Of the best Eastern
Shore sweet potatoes.
Mr.. Jones is a. lucky man. What he does
with these potatoes IL not stated, but
unless he has some better use for them.
We would recommend him to have them
put into shape TO be dealt out at the
House pie counter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Clay-sreet Epworth League.
Mr.. w, A. willeroy. Of Centenary
League. will conduct tho devotional meet
ing ut Clay-Street Epworth League this
evening at o'clock. All are invited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Tho Raleigh News Observer sees It this
States has been dragged in the mud y
Panama" but don't we. get the canal:
Does anybody expect to t1nd anything but
grab III the national and graft In G " oN-
ernments? The man who inven ed he
Panama revolution was actuated BY the
words of Hosea. Blslow:
TITS not by principals nor men.
Ny onward course IS steadted,
I scents what pays tho best
And goes for it bald-headod."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13
Did No Business.

The CapitG Rebuilding Commission met
at the Executive office yesterday, but ad-
journed subject to the call Of the chair
man without disposing Of any business
OF Importance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Wonder IL the Legislature can't work
out penalty for the crime of desertion
OF wives and children by worthless hus-
bands. Half the inmates of the orphan
asylun,s in the State are not orphans in
fact. =.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

unless Congress gives hin, that seven mill
lion dollar home for his little old de-
pertment he will throw up the Job Of
bossing 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13
North Carolina Sentiment.

Tho Charlotte Observer rays: Pi Y about
old Senator Morgan having been stripped
Of bis yellow Jacket and peacock feat :
by sufferance he has to take hia chances.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

II does not appear that even In New
York all the murderers are caught and
punished 1t was asserted during the rnu-
nicipal campaign lately clored I'll muir
ders. 10 ray nothing OF burglary, arson
and other felonious crimes, had entered
into the records Of 1909 Yet the arrests
and convictions were few--very triGing In
number indeed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

The Greensboro Telegram offers this
grain of comfort: Senator German needn't
grave because his lioral design WINS
smaller than Hanna's-the Democrats Will
appreciate economy. even In the nat.or Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Tho ,Ashaville citizen takes this view:
We may never be able to get any sort OF
should struggle to get one as long as we
can do SO w..hout being ourselves guil
Of dishonor, and within that ltml alton.
give hearty support to those who arc
working to get It. }@f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

BY taking lesosns OF Panama, Canada
might learn how to turn the trick.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Anyhow. your Uncle Joe Cannon will
never be Gear. He isn't built that way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13
Well to Remember.

There IS a. phase of the matter Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railways taxes
that should not be overlooked.
In 1897 1t appeared that the company
owed the city Of Richmond $4,000. rep
resenting the accumulation OF taxes due
the city by that corporation for 1--WE
years. Mind you. these taxes had been
regularly assessed by the Board Of Pub
lie Works butt had been overlooked by the
commissioner Pt the revenue and not put
OH his books for collection.
The company effected compromise
with the city b5 the payment OF $3s,Mo,
and then the City Council passed res
olution agreeing to accept in the future.
until otherwise ordered. In lieu OF the
amount actually due. the round sum OF
$4,000 per annum.
Considering the annual abatement made
and the looping off Of seq 900 in 1897. the
city OF Richmond has given the COM
pany reduction In taxes of about half
u million dollars In six years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Fanny Crosby. tho blind poetess, and
sacred song writer, was honored by u
special service at the Union Evangeli.
Which viii Sit Carleton, Brooklyn's poet-lec-
turer, and Rev. w. j. Peck urged the
need Of q homo for the hymn writer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Chicago is on It's feet again. because OF
a street car strike.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

The good old Constitution will save US
from, Hearst and Mcclellan at one dose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Some newspapers have made the point
that Colonel George 3. Mcclellan Is not
eligible for the Office Of President Of the
United States because he was accident
ally born in Germany.
The Constitution Of the United States
requires that the President shall be a
natural born citizen" But at the time
OF Mcclellan's birth his father was q
citizen of the United States. and carried
his American citizenship with him to Ger
many. It. therefore. seems to US that
Mcclellan .'is" natural born citizen
Of this country. If that is the only thing
between Mac and the Presidency, great
many Americans would like to have his
chances.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13
Personal and General.

William c. whitney has DECIDED to
move his noted horses from Kentucky
10 New Jersey. probably near Eaton
town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

very Rev. Godfrey schilltng. Gin.
c.nnntl npriest, who was for many years
connected with the franciscan College,
mas lust received q notable distinction
among his brethren in distant Egypt IN
being appointed to the office Of guardian ar I'M
rranciscn1; order in the world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Rev. William salter, OF the First Con
Gregatonal Church OF Burlington, 10;
las Just celebrated his ordination, wnlcl
took place sixty years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

There can be too much of q good thing,
even so good asthing as an Indian suns
met.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

II We annex Panama. won't Colombia
come in with bill against Uncle Sam
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

The presidential hand will have tor.
gotten its cunning when Mr.. Roosevelt
forgets crum or let's tho Senate forget
him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13
.ssei go. q
The Tinnes-5D Dispatch
Published Daily and Weekly

a. No. = North tenth Street
| Richmond. Va, Entered Janu'
| AIRY e7, 1903, at Richmond, va.
as second .class matter, under
Act Of Congress Of March g.
1879.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Football is doing Its best to break the
toy pistol record this season. Not less
than dozen deaths mako UP the roll
to date. a,g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

Our Legislature Is showing a gratifying
disposition TO get right down to business
and to stick close to the text
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

At last Colonel Bryan has sailed for Eu-
rope. There Is no room for the idle rich
over here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

ur. j. Wilson swan. the inventor OF
the incandescent electric light. has Just
entered his 18th year. It ls nearly a
generation ago since Or. Swan hrst pup
ilcly exhibited the electric light. winch
has now become universal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13
WITH a Comment or Two.

we sincerely trust that our county cleo
tons just passed. there have been few
wounds which Will not soon DO healed.
and that the friends will mot allow
themselves to remain estraaged from
former friends.-Bath County Enterprise.
The wounds inflicted in Scott county
will not be healed for quite q while.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

The Health Commissioner OF Chicago
estimates that between now and May list
s.lDo deaths may be expected Ia thar city
from pneumonia. and about loo from
tuberculosis. Until a few yeass ago con-
sumption headed ths list OF cauSAs OF
mortality there. Tho increase Of pneu-
monia IL attributed 70 the snfeehlinE In
f,uence Of the strip. which In that climate
I. 10 often followed ny pneurlcnla.
E==Elsx=r.-s:.--
There comes . rumor tram Washington
that EscIAtsry cortHlyou " getting tired
LIKING au u doors ana tR.imshs that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

The wounds inflicted in Scot county
will not be healed for quite q whlle.
The South does not desire thy asitn-
ton Of the race issue In national poll
tics. NO good can como to this section
cy such agitation in a political way, and
1t will necessarily prove detrimental to
southern material progress by adyer-
Using and unduly emphasizing an un-
pleasant and Improbable feature OF
ern States threatened with the nightmare
al negro supremacy have found y way
10 avoid such q calamity. and common
sense would dictate that further agitation
OF the issue Ia not now desirable r.
Nashville American.
But IL Mr.. German and Mr.. Rooser
welt succeed In raising the issue fol
campaign purposes. tho campaign WI
be fought out in tho North. and in thai
event the South can look on and enjoy
IT..
Many. papers ana politicians now 30
neve that Mr. Cleveland Will be, ten
dered the Democratic nomination shouls
The Republicans put UP MI, H. Roosavel !,
| probabilities, --Wirston-Salem Sentinel.
And then II he should politely decline
it, your Uncle Grover would be the big
gest man in the world.
AS some people are credited With lail
| ing In business TO get start, so thu
| Democracy In Ohio seems TO have com
ritted suicide In order to bring about u
own resurrection -Memphis Commercial
| Appeal,
And as 1t seemed TO be the only wa.
10 get rid Of Tom Johnson. the schem'
may prove to be mighty good politics
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-13

John Sharp Williams Of Mississippi
has not the peculiarities OF 6. Fred. OF
Massachusetts,. for which we are thank
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
Geological Testimonials.
Enthusiasm for Roosevelt Prompts PeO-
pie u Send Him Wild Animals.

Enthusiasm for Roosevelt Prompts Peo-
pie to Send Him Wild Animals.
It Is hard to understand by what
process of reasoning some people ar
rive at the conclusion that the Presi-
dent Of the United States IS the natu-
raj recipient for snakes, big wildcats,
and such other geological monstrosi-
ties and cJuiosities as are found in
the savage regions of this country.
No doubt the motives of the senders
Of such gifts are above reproach.
When a loyal and patriotic citizen
becomes peculiarly enthusiastic over
the merits and achievements Z the
Chief Executive, he sends him a
Texas re ttlesnalze, a Michigan wolver-
Inc, or a Florida hedgehog. 1t is be
coming the fashion.
One can imagine the sort Of note
appropriate with a geological testi-
moniaL As for instance: "Dear Mr..
President: In testimony Of the en-
thusiasm aroused IN MendOcino coun-
~, California, on account of the Pan
anna business, I am sending you today
one cross-eyed lynx, the only one Of
the kind ever captured IN this region.
Don't try TO pat him on the head, as
he is a treacherous beast, and may
have hydrophobia by the time he
reaches Washington. Your humble
and obedient admirer."
The latest testimonial of this sort
received by Mr.. Roosevelt Is a so
called "glass snake" from Florida.
He is obliged TO send these creatures
TO the National Zoo as fast as they
arrive, as not even the most ardent
of his supporters could expect hin
to turn the White House into g
lhappy family" of the Barnum type.
If Mr.. Roosevelt is reelected, and the
geological admiration should grow IN
vogue, It will be advisable for Con
Press to pass an appropriation for
building an annex 10 the White
House for the reception Of the Presi-
dents nets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
victor's visit Expensive.

King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helen appear to have been more liberal
in their gifts to the gentlemen and ladies
Of the royal household at Windsor ana
more generous TO the servants than any
other sovereigns who have visited The
English court since the late King az
Holland was there with his cOns0rt on
the occasion Of the marriage Of Queen
Emma's sister TO the late Duke OF Al
bany / hear that the Italian monarch
left no less than $1,000 to be distributed
among the various servants. Whii- his
gifts in the shape Of jewelry 10 the dig
nitaries OF the household. men as wei
as women are said 10 represent q good
$1,000 more That is 20 say. his week
stay in England cost him. in the shape
of presents and tips. the tidy little sum
OF So. eco.
The late King Of Holland spent in the
same way $4,000 for a four-days stay 81
Buckingham Palace, and the present
Emperor of Russia was able TO get or
with about $4,000 in 'pourbolres Just
because his visit 10 Queen Victoria hap
pened 10 be a purely private one, ana
the court was at Balmoral at the time,
when the household was always cut
down to the smallest possible limit on
account Of lack of room.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
RechTistening a Suburb.
BrOokland People Should Be Satisfied
With Towns Pretty Name.

Citizens of the enterprising suburb,
Brookland. are dissatisfied with the
name of their town, and desire to
change it to something else. The mat
ter was discussed Friday evening at
length at the meeting Of the Citizens
Association, but no definite result was
arrived at. "Brookland,7 say those
who desire the change, has an msig-
nihcant and mdignified sound, as
though it pertained to a country VII
l0ge. II Is probable that familiarity
Is here at its old tricks OF breeding
contempt, fo- to those who do moi
hear the name "Brookland" every day.
it has a most pleasing and dignifed
sound, with an Elizabethan, or even a
Chaueerian flavor 1t brings to the
minds eye a pleasant picture Of cot
tage homes, with green fields and run
ming brooks near by; Of Queen Anne
houses, and the very country Of which
Jack Falstaff babbled as he lay dying.
There are several ways Of naming
towns, among which may be men
toned the retention of Indian words.
calling places after prominent men.
and borrowing the names Of other
towns. If the inhabitants of Brook
land desire a more high-sounding
name, they must run through such
possibilities as New Rome, Chepulte-
pee, New Edinburgh, Syracuse, ae-
eording as they desire to figure as a
center of culture or Of temporal pow
er Or they can select from such pos
sibilities as Bismarckville, William J.
Bryanton, Clevelandopolis. And after
they have renamed their town, people
viii keep or calling it Brookland ia
the end of time; for a name is a thing
that cannot be legislated away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
The Whipping Post.
The Warden Of the Wilmington Work
house Gives His Opinion.

Most people viii remember that
some years ago the State of Delaware
re-estab,ished the whipping-post, the
reason given being that no other
agency Dian physical pain could be
depended upon to keep the lowest
class OF criminals IN order. This re
turn TO barbarism, as some of its OPP
ponents did not hesitate to call it. at
tracted much attention throughout the
country, and its advocates, equally
eutspoken, said that il would be a
good thing If other States, especially
in the South, followed Delaware's ex-
ample. A Judge of the Police Court
IN this city recommended the estab-
lshment of the whipping-post here,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06

and a good deal was said IN favor of
il. Those who opposed it 'sere called
theorists and sentimentalists, who had
had no real experience from which to
Judge of the class of criminals pun
ished by whipping.
Now comes a report IN the New
York Times" from the warden of the
Wilmington workhouse, who certainly
sueht to know what he Is talking
about. inasmuch rs Wilmington is a
large city with an unusually large
population of negroes, a manufacture
ing city, and more or less of rail-
road center. All these facts were al
legged as reasons why the whipping
post was needed there, and the warden
has had the unpleasant duty of doing
a good deal of the whipping. He says
that in his Judgment the effect upon
culprits and spectators IS altogether
bad
1t was said by the advocates Of the
whipping-post law that the shame OF
public chastisement would prove a
deterrent to criminals, but, according
to this warden, the classes of criminals
whipped are not affected IN that way
at all. They either feel pride in be
ing able to endure the pain without
cutlery. on they are of too low scale
of intelligence to be capable of mOrti-
fication. The spectators are led not
tc fear of the lash, but to an indig-
naIt disapproval of the punishment,
and certain reckless disregard for
ali law. These are the results which
followed fogging in the armies and
navies of the world, and which led 10
lis abolition in all civilized countries.
The theorists" who, familiar with
this bit of history. based their protests
against the whipping-post upon 1t, are
now entitled 10 say, I'VE told you so.
| 1t Is TO be hoped that the observations
OF the Wilmington warden viii be So
widely circulated as to impress upon
other States who have been consider
! Ee the whipping-post as a possible
salutary measure, that II is nothing OF
! the kind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
PRISON GATES OPEN,
ALLEN is REARRESTED
Released From English Prison, Criminal
Is Wanted in Illinois.

LONDON. Dec 5.-Charles Allen. the
well-known American criminal. who has
just completed a term Of imprisonment
was rearrested on an extradition war
rant at the governors office in the Pen
tonville prison today the moment the
governor handed him his release. He
was charged with postoffce robbery
at Springfield. III. in 1895
Accompanied by two Scotland Yard
detectives. Allen was driven TO Bow
Street police court. where Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal Watts. of Springfield.
was waiting. with representatives of the
United States embassy. Allen appeared
to be much affected by his rearrest. He
said:
1t YVES unfair I was not warned
that my freedom would be so short
lived
TIL prisoner Is bald. and rather in-
firm. His eNtradition was granted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
COURTS AND CAPITALS
OF THE OLD WORLD
Lady Curzon Will Not Remain in India
to Receive Prince and PTin
cess Of Wales.
By 49, DE FoNrENoY

Although little has been heard about
the matter yet the Prince and Princess
OF Wales are TO pay their promised visit
To India. leaving England about six
weeks hence, and stopping of ia Egypt
en- route in order 10 unveil the statue
Of General Gordon at KhartOum. In-
deed. the prospect OF the presence Ia
Egypt this winter Of EngIand's future
King and Queen is resulting IN an alto
gether unprecedented influx of English
people to the Land OF the Nile the sea-
son at Cairo giving premise OF alto
gether exceptional brilliancy
1 understand that Lady Curzon viii
not remain in India to assist the Vicer-
Oy I'm receiving the Prince and Princess
OF Wales. This is. perhaps as well FOR
an parties concerned. FOR even last
winter, at the time Of the Durbar. the
presence or the Duchess OF COnnaGgi4t
led to some rather awkward questions
on the subject Of Lady Curzon's precise
position on the Table Of Precedence,
which were only smoothed over, thanks
10 the gentle, shy. and altogether uuas-
Stunning nature OF the duchess
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
ROOF OF BIG CATHEDRAL
At TOLEDO COLLAPSES
Part of the Famous Structure in Spain
Is a Complete Wreck.

MADRID. Dec. 5.-The roof of the IA
nous cathedral at Toledo. which was
regarded as a masterpiece Of art, has
fallen in.
The foundation of the Toledo Cathe-
dra. was laid on August II, 1927. by St.
Ferdinand. after the tearing down of
temple that had stood on the site since
So. Its construction went on more or
less continuously for about 2S5 years.
but the cLapels, sacrist- and subordi-
mats buildings. date from later period
In general style the building was the
early Gothic of North France. although
il contained late Gothic and Renaissance
features and bore traces of Moorish in
nuence. The cathedral had nave AMI
double aisles ending in semi-circular
apse, with double ambUlatory. IT was
900 feet long, 1855 feet wide; the nave was
zoe feet high, and A feet wide, and the
aisIes were 90 and &c feet across Its
area was about the same as that OF
the Cologne Cathedral. The exterior
was OF granite and limestone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
a. Frror Of PronunciatiOn.

The circuit rider is taking dinner with the
family OF the mountaineer in Kentucky. As =
preliminary TO the meal. he is pronomcing the
customary grace.
Bless this. our daily food" he appeals.
The mountaineer, with native courtesy, waits
until the amen" then remarks:
Excuse me, pahsons foh couectin' yo' all;
but up in these paints we don't speak it like 70
do"
Don't speak vhats' asks the puzzled
preacher.
why. yo' asked foh blessin' ouah daily
feud an pronounced it tn wrong way"-Judse