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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
FRIDAY, APRIL IS, 1901.
The People Aroused.

- y. 4 GOOD omen, truly, that the vot-
ers OF Richmond are holding rouslns
meetings from time to time throughout
the city to hear addresses from the seN-
I eral candidates for the mayoralt! ana
FOR other municipal Offices. inc peop'e
OF Richmond have not lost tnelr CUT
\ Ming. They arc as capable as ever lhes
we're OF self-government. Our form VI
8 government is the best In the world GER
\ tainly the best that can be devised LOT
p orr people; and our institutions or GOV
81 eminent are safe as long as tho people
.% attend to the public business Tho dan
x ccr to our institutions OF government IS
" no+ in popular corruption, but In popular
I indifference The people know now 70
govern themselves. and they have the
courage and the righteousness to con-
duct their affairs we'll. But the trouble
is that at times they become so much
enErossed In their personal matters that
Il thev3 neglect public matters, and leave the
machine to run itself. And hence we
n have the old saying that Eternal vigil
lance is the price OF liberty" which,
heinr interpreted, means that II the
people would havo good government they
must be watchful: they must bestow
upon the affairs OF government some
thing at least OF the same care and at
tention that they bestow upon their
3 personal affairs.
3 For too long time have the voters
Of Richmond been Indifferent to municipal
government, and, as consequence,
(. abuses have crcpt in. But the voters
are now thoroughly aroused, and they
served notice that they propose to take
8y q hand in government; that they pro
pose to take an active part In the Sc
lection Of the various officers OF gov
4 crnment; that they propose to select men
who are both competent and faithful.
z 1t is not enough that an otilceholder be
competent, nor Is 1t enough that he be
faithful; he must be both, If the best
( service Is to be had
& We are not pleased. however, at the
statement made in the local columns
of The Times Dispatch of yesterday, that
the voters are giving most Of their at
tention to the mayoralty contest and
little OF their attention to the Council
contest. Naturally, public attention Is
more drawn to the former, for it Is, In
deed, n lively and interesting contest.
But 1t Is OF supreme Importance that
the best available men be selected for
the Council and Board of Aldermen.
While we are at it, let us make a COM
plete transactial of It. Let us select
the best marr.to be Mayor and the best
men to be members of the Council and
Board Of Aldermen. In this way we
shall have frst-class administration
during the next several years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
fRv Associated Prcss.)

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 1.-THE
House of representatives to-day passed
the Philippine BIZ 1870 to 1923, following
which there was an extended debate over
Il resolution to permit Colonel Thomas
w symcns, of tho engineer corps Of the
army, TO serve OH the advisory board OF.
consulting engineers In connection With
tho Internal improvements IN thu State
Of New York, After several fiery
speeches had been made In opposition to
the resolution, 1t was adopted by mn over
Wllelming vote. Consideration of tho gem
cral deficiency bill was begun, although
no ono addressed himself to the meas
ure.
Mr.. Hamilton, OF Michigan. discussed
the question or capital and labor whilc
Mir. Cochran OF Missouri, criticised tho
.',,surpation Of the Legislative power py
the Executive"
lie took issue with Bourke Cochran
re gartling tho disposition OF the speaker
10 rcnssert the dignity of the House and and
inquirod what evidence have we OF
that?"
Mr.. Cochran attacked cx-Presldcnt
Cleveland for forcing his financial poll
cies on the country, which ho said were
ut variance with the majority OF tho
voters, and said that Mr.. Clevelnnd's ar
bitrary way Of doing SO was q menace
to Constitutional government. Mr.. Ciese-s
land was a man whose friendship means
destruction, whose touch means paralysis
and whose support means dtshonor.
Tho cx-Prcsident had been cXled "neN-
or again 10 reinstate himself IN the con-
filcnco OF his countrymen. lie SAID
that now that tho country was returning
to patriotism and sanity, he would COM
mend 10 thos., In charge Of the booms
Of certain men seeking the Democratic
nom nation to bear In mind that one
Of the most circultous routes possible or
Imaginable was a certificate Of good
character from Mr.. Cleveland, 'latc Re-
publican President Of the United states"
Mr.. Williams, OF Illinois, criticised me
Philippine bill, which he said was OPP
poscc BY many Republican members az
legislation against the FIJI
pinos, |. by guaranteeing to the railroad
cc1l,;papics five per cent of the capita
invested In construction, He declared the
people OF tho Philippines would hs forced
10 pay a subsidy for every railroad bulit
in the islands The Philippine Commits
sion. he vehemently asserted, was the
American agent OF the archipelago. II
this law gees into effect, he said, anna
Democratic applause. who knows nuI
that some Machen. some Beavers or a
PERKY Heath will not turn up as super
intendent OF railroads In the Philippines
Isnn,is9" He predicted some ot&Ethe
greatest scandals that ever nave occur
red In 4 civilized governments!
The House adjourned until tomorrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
.CRUbl NOMINATION
NOT CONFIRMED
Senator Tillnan, WHO Opposes
the Measure, Unwell, and Con-
. iirlnation Is Postponed.
(By Associated Prcss.) II

a WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE nominn-
ton OF William D. crum to be collector
OF Customs at Charleston. $. c.. was
called UP In executive session OF the
Senate to-day by Senator Gallinger. Sem
ator Tillman, who opposes the confirma-
ton. explained that he was not we'll
enough TO make speech to-day, and tho
nomination went over out OF courtesy TO
him. Senator Tillman expects TO return
TO his home In South Carolina. and posi-
bly, may not be able t. attend Congress
again before adjournment. In that event
the nomination probably will fall OF con-
5firmation. and the President wil#make
another recess appointment to hold until
next session. =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
APPROPRIATION
Will be Considered at the Next
Session Of Congress.
(Bv Assoclated rress.)

(By Associated PressD
s WASHINGTON, p. c., April 1i.-zIhe
House Committee on Industrial Arts and
9l1xpositions to-day decided to postpone
Virginia, Exposition appropriation of So
irglnla, Exposition appropriation OF So
ptr,ooD until the next session of Congress.
This action was taken In view OF the Inn
possibility OF getting plan for the Ex-
position from the Navy Department at
the present time. and the importance OF
having such plan before definite plans
can be made for the Exposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

It is bad enough for the Russians to
lose their fighting ships as they have
been doing. but that is not all-the
morale Of their navy must have suffered
greatly. On the other hand. 1t cannot
but be that the Japanese sailors are
correspondingly elated and filled with
confidence in their officers Sailors, RUS
sian sailors particularly, are saturated
with presidents and superstitions. We
may. therefore, conclude without regard
to our personal predictions in the pend
Ing conflict, that the Japanese victories
serve them in i two-fod sense. More
than ever, now, Russia must sec that
1t will be no easy matter to reduce the
lead that Japanese took By initiating the
war b. surprise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
APPROPRIATION REDUCED
The Amount Cut Down
100000 to $4,000.
!. (By ASsOcintcd preSs.)

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE House
Committee on Military Affairs to-day aus
thorizcd favorable report on q SENATE
bill 10 provide for the proper marking
OF the graves Of the soldiers and sailors
of the Confederate army and navy. VINO
died In Northern prisons.
The bill was amended by reducing the
amount appropriated from $4,000 TO
$4,000, and putting the work of loca-
ting the graves in the hands OF an army
officer instead of a c0uIr' Isslon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
Valuable Discovery.

Dr. Roux of the Pasteur Institute.
Paris. reports that at last a n!crobs
to extermInate rats and other rodents
without doing injury to other animals.
AGdistrict covering 300 acres was eXper-
imented on. four tons of bread and ten
tons of oats, inocunted with the germ.
being used rs bait and ninety-five per
cent Of the little pests being killed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
DEPUTY MARSHAL
LARKlN RECEIVERS
He Is Allowed $4,000 by tn
House Committee on
Claims,
(By Associated Press.

~ ~ l13y NSSOCIHttu .TVSH'1
WASHINGTON, y. g.. April I'D, II.
Larkin, n United States deputy marshal
Of Virginia, was to-day allowed 10000
by the House Committee on Claims TO-
wards the expense he was put to In de-
Tending himself in the courts for having
killed moonshiner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

The Fredericksburg Star says:
The Kansas Democrats refused to en-
dorse Mr. Hearst for President. but ne
has the support of the Populists OF tilat
State. That is one OF the main op5ec-
ulist for the Simon pure Democracy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

It probably does not matter very much
with the Japs how that Russian battle
ship got there, just SO 1t Is there-at
the bottom of the sea.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

Mrs. Bennett will keep Mr.. Bryan busy
enough for one year. and thus he may
not be such tremendous factor In the
campaign as he once was.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
The Portsmouth Star SAYS:

Walking Is generally good In the cities
Of this country. Even Richmond. with her
hills and valeys,5is not ali exception.to
the rule PROFESSIONALLY good walking Tor
vice Of one Of the negroes of Richmond
to other members of his race, to walk
and not ride on the Jim Crow cars,
Is pertinent and excellent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

The columns Of theories and explalnria-
tons that will be printed a bout the Mis-
souri, mIshap will be boring enough read
Ing matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

There is a tradition that spring used to
appear In Virginia about this time Of the
year, but evidently It has taken some
other route this season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
"St Patrick's Day" Wins.

(9y Associated Press)
LONDON. April 1.-Richard Croker's
St. Patrick's Day won the New Market
biennial stakes at the New Market Ora
ven meeting to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

After all, we can be grateful that the
whole ship Missouri was not made 10 pc
tho second Maine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

trict, and there have been chickering's also
over the distribution Of patronage in that
and the Sixth District which have, NOT
tended TO that peace, harmony, ana m
ttcr-party good will which should go be-
fore victory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

rho fishing season being rather back
ward, we may yet hear some more politl-
cal wisdom from the home Of the Sage
Of Princeton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

Judge Parker Is the most serene and
ssay-nothing kind OF a candidate that ever
got on the firing line. and all OF that
is nightly in his favor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
The Fredericksburg Free Lance sums

up the evidence in this way:
The passage of resolutions BY religious
or political bodies condemning lynching
will never stop the crime North or SCUM.
Such lawless outrages can only be- n';m-
aged BY the Governors OF the States. with
their soldiery, which has been done sue
5cessfully In Virginia and other South
ar a taS 4 q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
H'a y han 2Nl2A
N>'1yln,ln 6al;lto,:s =.
. -o-o-o-o-o-e-e-e-e-n-o-

W. J. b.:
1t would be interesting to have Bryan
explain how lie Is going TO help his
country by keeping in power tho party
which he pronounces TO be the worst en-
envy the country ever had. n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
President Sends Nomination to
Senate.

(By Associated Press->
WASHINGTON, D. G., April H.-Ihe
President to-day sent 10 the Senate the
following nominations: =.
United States district judges-Jar1es ~
Holland. Eastern District Of Pennsylva-
MIA: William III. Hunt, District OF MON
c,ollector of customs--Isaah J. McCot-
trie. District Of Georgetown. S. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

It would be presumptuous for an out
slider at this distance to undertake to
criticise the officers Of the battieship
Missouri and to say that the terrible
accident OF Wednesday was due to care
lessness. But every such accident IS
warning, and should serve to reduce the
danger OF such another accident in the
navy to the minimum.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

Wife of Congressman Aiken Dead
(By Associated Press.1
~ WASHINGTON April H.--Mrs. Wyatt
Aiken, wife Of Representative Aiken. OF
South Carolina. died in this city to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

The law is being severely censured by
some men Just now for the reason nat
those men forget to observe the require
nlent about the prepayment Of the POL
tax. Their own fault. they overlook, and
that. too, though they were necessarily
notified OF their duty In the premises.
Those who have DISTINGUISHED them
selves for the time being by their neg
lect have our sympathy in their mis-
fortune, but we cannot join them in their
indignation against the law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

Ernest w, Caldwell, tho retiring Mayor
of Sioux City, Iowa, has decided TO write
a history of South Dakota, subject
with which no Is thoroughly 1amillar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

Auxiliary Bishop Cusack, OF New York.
will be consecrated OH April 90. He has
been the recipient OF many costly and
useful gifts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15
Personal and General.

Dir. Frank 7. Shaw, Il young dentist, OF
Seattle. has been offered the appointment
Of dentist to King Charles Of Roumania.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

rho New Jersey Legislature, In special
session, recently passed n bill which pro-
hibits the slaughter OF tame pigeons from
traps. The passage Of this bill shows
the power OF public opinion. At tho
regular session Of the Legislature tho
committee refused to report this bill
and there was A. storm Of protest from
the public, 50 that Mt the special ses-
sion the BIZ was passed without any
diflculty. The people demanded IT, ana
the people always have their way. IL
they do not get such legislation as they
desire, 1t Is because they do not assert
themselves. Tho members Of the Gem
eral Assembly nre the servants Of tho
people, and they are quito sure to re-
spond promptly when their masters give
an order.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

First Lieutenant Rudolph r. SHIPPER. of
the Fourteenth Cavalry. Is believed to be
the youngest commissioned officer III inc
United States army He was born De-
ccmbcr s, 1882.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

The cembao, n quaint instrument, 200
years old upon which Rossini took music
lessons when he was ten years old. will
be exhibited at the st. Louis Fair. 1t Is
the property Of the Malorb family, OF
Lugo, Italy,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

plains TINT through, ttso medium OF the
personal columns Of newspaper want
pages throughout the United States the
association hopes TO instruct the human
family III Tho best methods Of warfllhg 3
off tuberculosis. Tho first aim VIII be 70
arouse tho public to fun realization VI;
the disease, and then the association VII
tell tho public how the disease may,
be avoided Smallpox and yellow iever5
have been practically stamped out anu
nov science Is making war upon tuoercu-
losis with the Same end In view. There
Is abundant ground for hope that me
time Is not Distant when this drendtui
and mitch dreaded disease will be as fafo
as smallpox and yellow fever. But the
scientists should have tho hearty CO.
operation Of the public. hnd must havo
1t If the best results are to be obtained.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-15

An Associated Press dispatch from
Chicago says that the National Anti
Association, which was re-
Gently organized in that city, is about to
enter upon a unique campaign OF educa-
ton. Or. ". 3, Metealt president ex-
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-03-12
SHANK MISSED TRAIN
AND S, H. S. LOST MEET
Bloomington High School Ath-
letes Victorious by a Score
OF A. to so.
WON THREE FIRSTS
Cline, Allerdice and Steep Only
S. II. S. Boys to Garry Off
First HOnorS.
\ THREE FIRSTS
to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, March 1.-THE In
dianapolis Shortridge High School track
team, greatly weakened by the absence of
one of its surest point winners, Howard
Shank lost the dual meet with Blooming
ton High School team here tonight by
score of AZ to so. The visitors captured
three hrsts, but Captain Doudican's plans
were completely upset by the nonappear-
ance of Shank, and the meet might have
resulted differently had the latter been
with the team. For some unaccountable
reason Shank missed his train at Indianap-
oils Buckley. of Blooming gton, was the
best winner for the local team He won
two frsts and two seconds. Cline, Steep
and Dcudican did the best work for Short
ridge. Steep, of ShOrtridge,' won the one
mile run in the exceptionally fast time of
sos As. The summary:
20-Yard Run-Cline of Shortrdge, won;
Steward. OF Blooming ton, second.
One-half-mile Run-White, Bloomington.
won: Patton, Shortridge, second. Time 2:15.
High Hurdles = Steward, Bloomington,
won; Miller. Shortridge, second
Shot-put - Buckley, Bloomington, won;
Doudican. Shortridge, second. Distance. AZ
One-fourth Mile Run-Zimmer, Blooming
ton, won; Doudican. Shortridge, second.
Pole Vault-AIIerdice, Shortridge, won;
Buckley, Bloomington, second. Height, 9
feet inches.
High Jump-Buckley Bloomington, won;
Weer. Shortridge, second Height, feet
Low Hurdles-Steward, Bloomington. won:
Buckley, Bloomington, second. Time,
3:03 3-5.
White, Bloomington, second. Time. sos As.
One-mie Relay-Won by Bloomington.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-03-12
TURNER'S AND MAR|ONS
BATTLE FOR THE PINS
Leaders Engage in Spirited Con-
test and Roll Seventeen
Doubles.
PRITCHETT WAS HIGH
Turner Team Carried Off HOnors
with a Total of I,o5I-ln-
dividual Scores.
PRITCHETT WAS HIGH


Many good marks were again reached in
the Indianapolis League series last night.
In addition TO a total of fifty doubles, the
l. B. L. men posted three team scores of
over 1000 and 256 for a high individual
score. A high three-game average and two
games won by the AlI-Stars completed the
programme
No club won straights. The nearest rec
ord TO six victories was tabled by the
Washingtons. who won five from the Impe-
rials. The Ko-We-Bas and the Columbias
won four each from the North Sides and
the All-Stars and the Turner and Marion
clubs and the Crescents and Nationals
split even.
Seventeen of the doubles were rolled by
the Turner and Marion clubs, who fought
royalty for the leadership. Pritchett scored
the high individual mark, sweeping 256
pins from the alleys in his second game.
Coffin, of the Marions and Brinkmeyer, of
the Washingtons, were tied for second with
PAS and Levy, of the ColumbiaS, was third
with 242. The high team score of 1,O0l Was
scored by the Turner team. The second
division Washington scored 1,044 and the
Ko-We-Bas scored ,023. Levey, of the Ma
rions, had an average OF 21S for the high
single mark for the three games. The
scores:
NORTH SIDE VS.. KO-WE-BA-
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-03-12
M'FATE AS PRESIDENT
OF AMATEUR LEAGUE
Member of Wassons Club Succeeds
Lowry, Who rendered
Resignation.
FIVE TEAMS ADMITTED
Sixth Member of League Probably
Will Be Indianapolis Jour
nal Team.

The preliminary meeting Of the CONNER
cial Baseball League was held last night
at the Grand Hotel and officers were elected
to serve for the ensuing season. Frank O..
Lowry, last years president declined re-
nomination to the presidency, giving as a
reason that he did not have the time to
devote to Commercial League affairs in
order to serve in a capable manner. After
Lowry had resigned. the name of John C.
McFate, of the Wassons, was put before
the meeting and he was elected by unani-
nous vote. Ex-President Lowrys name
was then offered for the vice presidency
and he was elected without a dissenting
voice Bert Deery elected secretary.
Mr.. Hall, of Harmon & Hail. was reelected
treasurer John Rotherby. of the Kahns,
was appointed chairman of the board ap-
pointed to frame a constitution and bylaws
under which the teams will play. The
board will consist of one member of each
team The clubs will be represented on the
board of control as follows: Kahns, by
Chairman Rothery: Wassons. by Lang; At
kins. by Ross; Kellers, by Holtzclaw, and
the Harmon & Halls, by Bence.
Five clubs were admitted 10 membership
in the Commercial League and the sixth
club will probably be a nine from the In
team was admitted after a clause had
been acted upon permitting it to use a linn
tied number OF players from Van Camps.
The request of the Habich team for ad-
mittance TO the league was rejected as the
latter could not pick full team from bona
fide employees.
1t was also decided to raise the entrance
fee from IS to $40. One-half of this is TO
be refunded at the close of the season If
the clubs finish the season. The other S.
will be used in the purchase of a pennant
foaU ms hp hq
eight clubs will be admitted this season
but this will be decided upon at the next
meeting which will be held in the parlors
of the Grand Hotel on next "Wednesday
night, when President McFate will be in
the chair. Vice President Lowry presided
last night in the absence of President Nc
Fate.
A committee to draw up a schedule will
also be appointed at the next meeting and
the names of the umpires will be announced
The club to be known the Kellers is
made up largely of employees of l.. s. Ayers.
But one player, Guthrie, will be from Kel-
lers, but that firms name will be used