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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05
"Solid Shots"
Hanover. Va

Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir--A most vicious feature of onr .pri-.
maries and probably the most fruitful
This rule forbids one to vote for ones
choice, but compels one to vote for the
full number to be nominated, or lose his
five oouncllmen are to. be elected but
only five may be running. and four Of
the five may be real or suspected Kings
yet one must h n9,e Gr all vo fe ION
Whether designed or not this is simply
n rule to enable the unworthy or cor
rupt to ride into office on the shoulders
Of the worthy and the honest; Everybody
Is in favor Of honesty IN others, and so
candidates reputedly honest will most
likely get nominated anyhow, but they
along with, then, others who are known
rupt, The rule against solid shots. Is
egs a the FOR OF The eratg
and it must have been the Invention of
needy and unsrrupulous politicians. who
perceived that this was tho easiest II not
had felt the baleful effects to them Of
AceorddnS to h. 9o MIN the rn
Concentration or solid shots" and all
through life the condition Of success is
deluded BY the seeming fairness of pri-
maries, say: Yes, that is so, but not in
primaries; in primaries, scattering is the
way.
ture OF primaries, and instead Of being
forbidden should be encouraged. For
solid shots would certainly put in many
best men and would as certainly keep
out many bad men. IF solid shots were
permitted, or. In other words, IL men
were allowed. as they should be- to vote
their choice. many hest men who now
shrink from primaries would offer to
serve the public, and It might well be
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To Business Men.

The Times Dispatch is requested by
we'll known citizen to call public atten-
ton to the case of Il worthy man who Is
seeking employment under peculiar cir
cumstances His life has been spent on
n Virginia farm, where for years he
supported family OF five three of
whom arc invalid women. But condi-
to make a support on the farm, and he
has come to Richmond in search of
employment. Thus far he has been I'M
able to find IT. because he has had no
business training, He Is represented to
be an honest, reliable, Christian man,
able and willing to work, and will give
the most efficient and faithful service
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The ogden Movement"

One of the editors Of the New YORK
Tribune attended the Southern Confer
ence for Education recently held In
Birmingham, Ala, and gives an instruc-
tive account of the conference in the
Tribune of Tuesday. He speaks encour-
aglngly of the educational situation In
the South. Next fall Alabama Will vote
on a constitutional amendment allowing
local taxation for public schools, and
it is believed that the amendment will
carry. This sort of taxation Is doing
more than general taxation to build up
the schools for it stimulates local in
terest.
Tho Tribunc's correspondent says that
Alabama Is making rapid educational
progress and refers In complimentary
terms to the University. The Ogden party
were so much pleased with what they
saw there that they are raising among
themselves considerable sum of money
for the University library as souvenir
of their visit. ''All through the South"
he adds, "the Industrial elements are be-
ing emphasized in the education of both
races, in the hope of raising the general
standard, Of living and production
Speaking OF the conference Itself,
he SAYS. that 1t was full OF interest and
men from the North and from the South
spoke frankly. They did not always
agree. but their discussions brought them
to a closer understanding and united
them all in support of the fundamental
doctrines of education and equal justice
for all men. Special reference is made
to the address of Bishop Galloway, of
Mississippi, who denounced lynching as
a disgrace to civilization and came out
heartily in favor of giving the black man
a far chance to educate himself and i'm
prove his condition. In this connection
Bishop Galloway said:
'"rhe right education of the negro is
at once "a duty and necessity. All the
resources of the school should be eS-
hausted in eevating his character, inn
proving his condition and increasing his
capacity as citizen. The policy OF an
enforced ignorance Is Illogical un-Ameri-
can and un- Christian, 1t Is possible in a
QGSDOllSnl Dul pcI MUS ~ q 'NPpp'iN' ~
! is indefensible on any grounds OF social
or political wisdom, and Is unsupported
| by any standard OF etb!cs or Justice, IL
one fact Is more clearly demonstrated
by the logic Of history than another, II
Is that education Is an Indispensable
condition Of wealth and prosperity, This
is a universal law, without exemption
or exception. Ignorance is cure for
nothing"
That is the position OF many of the
best and most intelligent men of the
South, and It Is the only position that
good and intelligent men can consistently
occupy.
Complimentary mention Is also made by
the Tribune man of the eloquent adj
dress OF Or. S, C. Mitchell. of Rich
mond College. on the same subject,
In conclusion this correspondent says
that most of the speakers OF the cons
ference were southern men. and that
the northerners were there as learners,
their remarks being incidental
| That Is one OF tie best ieatues Of this
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that enough good men would run 70 en-
able the voters TO select all councilmen
with an eye single to the good or the CITY;
And quite as important. solid shots would ,1i,i
elect q high grade of men to the City
Central Committeeman upon whose IN,
tegrity and ability the community could
Important. because the City Central
Committee. through Its control OF the PR,
maries, practically governs our city, ana
affairs II the committee Is corrupt. 30
IS our city government; II incompetent,
the city suffers In prosperity,
Every dictate of sound policy ana ron,
esty demands that the rule against solid
shots should be rescinded-that Is; II We
wish to clear our political atmosphere -, oil
the charges or suspicion, OF fna the fact
chat at the last election each cah tn1 ~
for Mayor was personally Represents, Ia a.
each precinct IS evidence ,n ms h99 5rnbablv,
however, they were there Tor theIf n nna
And the fact that the friends OF one OF
the candidates stood guard az n1sn Plea oVo Of
narfact confidence in the honesty of the
sworn rpN custodians OF the ballot boxes
feels not only t sense wb ol he finds
that he cannot vote for good man ma 1 WILL
out out at the same time voting for hln Is,.
or for others not as bad as hlhs' e''''p''
because not foun "a g 9u. such as we know
than recall the story Of the tabled VAN am.
pire While lulllng the unsus " nin5
traVcIer to sleep by the soothing Il, ini WE
Of its wings, it Is fast draining MS M then
blood. and so primaries. while ny IVA! srn
seeming fairness deluding the peophtn a m.e,
through the politicians, draining me L, peor
ple's financial blood and sappihs me peo-
pies political morals. .aam,np fair
Primaries as fair yes as see! M "a o -.
as the Upas tree The unWary w hrannSns
tempted by It's wide-spreading P e,iandiv
and brilliant foliage, seeks lts I ie.au =
seeming friendly, shade. But , 70 n.si' go 30
to perish. We. alas! have linSeit y, -
long beneath the seeming frlenaly s nahit
oW of the primary, the sentine1I..th ~ WIN
ical honesty has wel-nigh perlsintteda W." fans
in us and no longer having poi''ttGSn asn ioeS
to rob we rob upon occasioll '''oso ~
our own political household. ,,.c,,,
Primarily, we are like Samson. DIV sam
son. shorn of his locks. in the arms o.
reform the primaries. then. says , oh +,
IMPOSSIBLE, because primaries 49, ,,, -,
their own bosom the seeds OF c9 9 Ii,
They bear within opportunity ana .e,,ltit,,,
ton, aud where these co-e*lsl coir ,tp -,
is in time as sure TO follow as hish. 10Y
lows day. ,,,,. "a ,ho,
But il the people are unwilling 20 an IDOL
ish primaries then let us resclhu we ,hte
against solid" shots. for WITH tnat arni-
trary and unjust rule out 81 =. ne MY. My;
our primaries will be materially purl1ieu
and restored to public confidence :,
mt No ~
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THURSDAY, MAY s, 1904.
Now for the Auditorium.

In his report to the members or inc
"Wednesday Club. President Henry L.
Nfeloncy laid especial emphasis upon the
need of an auditorium In Richmond LOT
) xhe annual Music Festival and for other
z and numerous objects.
Colonel John Murphy is quoted IN the
afternoon paper as saying that Richmond
must have All auditorium, ana that ne
will head a popular subscription Tor 'la'
purpose with 5000 Colonel Murphy urges
What n meeting of citizens be helo az
once, and we heartily second the MOTION
IS From all that we can hear, sentiment is
unanimous for an auditorium, ana II
only it can be crystalized, the necessary
money will be raised, There is no qucs-
ton about the need Of an auditorium.
Every public spirited man agrees that
1T is a public necessity. The other day
4 when Richmond extended an invitation
ID the state Central Committee to hold
y the next Democratic convention mere
Norfolk's representative made all man
ner of fun Of Richmond because there
WAS. as he said, no suitable hall In the
rity. and that In order to entertain the
convention, it would be necessary TO
carry the delegates to building some
where out In Henrco county. At the
hame time this Norfolk citizen boosted
Of the splendid hall which Norfolk has, and
,oa sted not without reason for Norfolk
a has fine hall But Richmond ought
in the South. and. as Mr.. Meloncy says
with a great pipe organ as part OF IT'S
equipment.
Surely there is enough of public spirit
and nublic pridc and local affection IN
Richmond to raise the money for THIS
building. But 1t Is by no means a'to-
n rcther a matter Of pride or OF sentiment;
A. is a matter Of business for Richmond
"a have an auditorium. 1t will pay the
city handsomely. Nay, the city ds losing
4 much by not having an auditorium as
every thoughtful man well knows The
matter has been already too long de-
lnyed. Let us go at it with a vim and
In the right spirit and raise the money
and put up the building.
But before public meeting is called,
there ought to be some private cam
wasting, a little judcious bushwhacking.
The friends of the movement ought to be
sure that some of the wealthy men In
the city will come down at the start
with liberal subscription, and more
over that they will take an active and
leading part in the movement. move
ment was beun a year or so back. and
several meetings were held In the In
terest of an auditorium. but those who
took the leading part in it were poor. and
they were not able to enlist the co-opera-
ton of the rich. Let. us make no mistake
this time. Let. us ,hegin''right and not
cease our efforts until success has crown
ed them.
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A BALD NEWSPAPER MAN.
Getting New Crop Of Hair, and Has Nc
49, More Dandruff,

Everybody in tho northwest knows Col
Daniel Searles, the veteran Journalist and
rublicst OF Butte. ian. 10, 1900. the Col
onel writes: II used u couple of bottles
Of Newbro's Herpiclde with marvellous
results. The dandruff disappeared; a new
crop OF hair has taken root, and the bald
SPOT is rapidly being covered" Herpiclde
is Tie only hair preparation that kills
The dandruff germ that digs MP the scalp
i'm scales as 1t burrows Its way to the
root OF the hair, whore II destroys the
vitality of the hair. causing the hair to
fan out. XIII the dandruff germ, with
IIorpcide. Sold by leading druggists.
send loc In stamps for sample to The
Herpicde Co, Detroit Mich. Owens and
Minor Drug Co.. Special Agents.
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01ena 81 OAougAt
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pSIISS/S/SSNSSS/SNI " y
Atlanta Journals. Congress- has found
Itself mot guilty. III the postal matter.
This verdict will have to stand unless
the people decide to reverse 1t at the
polls next November.
Columbia state. The trouble with most
Of tho fellows who are qliarreltng be-
cause Judge PARKER Is scttin back an
sayin' nuth!n'" Is that they ore afraid
he holds four aces.
Birmingham Ledger: The South Is for
Parker because 1t thinks him the man
to bring tho factions together. IL he 10
not, then nominate man and march
right to defeat again for II we cannot get
together on Parker we cannot get to-
gether at all.
New Orleans States: II Mr.. Bryan Is
permitted to have .his way ut st. Louis
by intlnidating the convention no dis
tinguished Democrat will sacrifice him
self for the sake Of n political party that
by its own stupid action has doomed It,
self to inevitable defeat, hence the doors
Of the national convention should be
thrown open for Mr. Bryan to bolt II
he SO desires. His bolt, which lie has
already planned, will be helpful and not
harmful to the Democracy, because every
vote that he takes away from the party
will be offset by the acquisition Of the
votes OF independents and hundreds of
Republicans who are dissatisfied with
their own party
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

In other words, Judge Rhea, of the
Ninth District, thinks running for Con-
gross affords entirely "too much sugar
for cent"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

II YOU want to help elect President
next fall, you must own a poll tax receipt
by Saturday night. That is II you live in
NlTginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

According to statement in the New
York Tribune, the colored lawyer. Hayes.
thinks there is yet a. chance to butt the
Virginia Constitution off the bridge Law
We. John Wise seems to be sufficiently
nntlee1 sfs..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

The voters in the rural districts are
said to be giving more attention to that
nix months in advance poll tax business
than are their friends and brethren in
the cities and towns
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

Tho signs of the times are that the
most interesting fight of the primary go
round in Virginia Is going to be over in
the Fourth District.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

Tho "whinneylng horses are always In
the air in very backward spring and also
In very cool early fall: They are moth
ing but migratory birds more or less con-
fused by mixed seasons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

Virginia may be for Parker all right
enough, but somehow yirginians do not
take very well to the instruction IDEA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

There comes a pleasing report from
the red hills of old Pttsylvnnia coun-
ty to the effect that the frosts ana the
late cold winds have not hurt the black
berry crop.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

Tho number Of congressman who can
see their way back to Washington is
said to be smaller than usual, taking
thu country as whole
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

Don't let anything you have seen on
the stage or read in the books beget In
you burning desire to go to Louisville
to visit the original Mrs. VICES. 1t Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

The st. Louis Globe-Democrat says:
Mrs. Roosevelt had something to do
with the opening Of the great EXPOSE
ton. When the President reached for a
button it was there That seems to
be a legitimate conclusion.
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The T'in1es-D Dispatch,
Published Daily and Weekly

At No. A North Tenth street,
Richmond, va. Entered Janu.
ary a7, 1908, at Richmond, va,
ma second class matter, under p
Act Of Congress Of March s.
1879, 8
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to any person who may find occupation

to any person who may find occupation
for him.
Any person who may wish to communi-
cate with the man may do so by address
ing aletter to the editor of The Times
Dispatch. We sincerely hope that some
body Will give this man work and SO
relieve his distress. 1t seems to us that
In this busy day every man who is able
and willing to work should be able to
find remunerntive employment. @
a3fa E-----=--=----:
Both the Peters burg newspapers ex-
press the hope that ex-governor William
u. Cameron will stand for tho Demo-
cratic nomination for Congress from the
Fourth District, and both pay high and
deserved tributes to Colonel Cameron's
ability, Ho is in every respect qualified
and equipped to fill that position, and If
he should go to Congress from the
Fourth District that district would be
as we'll represented as any In the United
States. Colonel Cameron Is q man Of
vast information, and one Of the most
eloquent and forceful speakers in the
land. He would make model Congress-
man.
Judge William T. Rhea, of Bristol, says
that he will not again stand for Con-
gress, as he would have to make
fight for the nomination in the primary
and another fight for election, and that
the worry and expense Of two such cam
paigns are moro than the prize is worth.
It Is a tough situation for any candi-
date to face and we are not surprised
that Judge Rhea, after his rugged ex-
perlence prefers the quiet practice Of the
law.
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A member Of New York concern
writes us that he Is interested In an
article recently appearing in our news
columns on the watermelon sugar indus
try in Virginia He says that his con-
Germ makes q specially of selling syrups.
and that he could create a considerable
demand for watermelon syrup. rho name
of this concern will be given to any Of
our readers who may feel like COM
municating with it.
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We have the delicious North Carolina
strawberry in our midst-Newport News
Press.
We can heat you; we had the tough
Florida cucumber in our midst a month
ago.-Roanoke World
That's nothing The Danvllle Metho-
dist, devout prohlbitionist, confesses
that "the great evil of llquor-drinking
has not been driven entirely from our
midst"
.-------------
The ST. Louis Globe-Democrat says:
Mrs Roosevelt had something to do
with the opening of the great EXPOSE
ton. When the President reached for
button it was there" That seems to
be a legitimate conclusion.
=-=-zz-=---=------------
Tho 'whnneying horses are always In
the air in very backward spring and also
In very cool early fall: They are moth
! ing but migratory birds more or less con-
! fused by mixed seasons.
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| The voters in the rural districts are
| said to be giving more attention to that
six months in advance poll tax business
than are their friends and brethren In
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142l-A holy convocatlon ut Cante,f
bury decrecd that n bishops barber
should not receive a fee from any one on
whom tho bishop had conferred holy or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-05

That's nothing. The Danvlle Metho-
dist, devout prohlbitionist. confesses
that 'the great evil of llquor-drinking
has not been driven entirely from our
midst"
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
Charge for Com
SultatiOn and eX=
animation for
Glasses
SUM MONS 8,

81 N NUNS.
STATE OF COLORADO, g., In the District
COUNTY OF PRowERs. Court.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF LAMAR. a corporation.
"a fiaintih' tSUMMoNS.
CHARLES W. WILSON.
The People of the State of Colorado:
To Charles w. Wilson, the defendant above
named GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear in an &C.
tion brought against you by the above named
plaintiff In the district court OF Prowers coun-
piaint therein within twenty days after att ih the
service hereof, II served within this county;
1r t seryed i,h, 9St Of this county or by publiea
of, exclusive Of the day of service; judg-
ment by default will be taken against you ac-
cording to the prayer of the complaint. And
II a copy OF the complaint in the above entit-
led action be not served with this summons,
state. then ten days additional to the time
heren5efPre 's or specified @ tor aPPearanee and an
ment by default aforesaid.
The said action is brought to quiet title of
ssd in and to Lot Ter o in Block
County of Prowers and State of Colorado, it
having been in the actual and exclusive posses
sion thereof for more than seven years last past
owner in fee simple, and asking that defendant
and all persons claimingunder orthroughhim be
required to set forth the nature of their claims
and for decree that defendant and all other
persons claiming under or through him have
premises and that the title Of plaintiff I IS good o
and valid and that defendants and all persons
claiming under or through him be forever
Joined and debarred from asserting any claim
whatever in and to said lot and premise ad-
verse to plaintiff will more fully appear from
the complaint in said action to which reference
is here made, a copy of which ishereto attac ched.
And you are hereby notified that il you fnil to
appear, and to answer the said complaint as
above required, the said plaintiff will apply for
the entry of your default and will thereafter APP
ply for Judgment in it's favor in said com
plant prayed.
Given under my hand and official
49,, seal at Lamar, Colo in said
SEAL County. this 4th day of Febru-
'~>~~' ary, A. D.. 1901
CHAS. W. LUCK, Clerk.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
Prosperity Lane.

Mr.. Frank Lindsay has rented the
Frank Lafferiy farm and will tend it
the coming season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vol Davidson are
rejoicing over the arrival of ten
pound boy.
Mr.. Barnard has returned from
Kansas, and will stay on the Marker
place the coming season.
Lena Cooper attended the Cora
Conwell Valentine party, on Satur-
day last.
Sim Davidson is getting out stone
with which to build new house
this summer.
Mr.. Nevins of Lamar, has rented
the Berry land on the east end of
the lane, for the coming season.
Ersie Cooper spent two days in
La Junta last week, Oh business ""'
Mrs. Fred Lee spent Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. Deeter.
The Maxwell ditch is carrying
plenty of water now and the farmers
are taking advantage of the warm
weather to irrigate their alfalfa and
plow land.
Some of the young people enjoy.
ed a dance at the Bates home Fri
day night.
Alva Deeter had quite lively
runaway last week, resulting in the
demolishing of a hay rack and ths
general distribution of load Of hay
The fine weather still continues
and cattle are still doing we'll where
there is any grass at all.
A representative of d. L. Ferry
was on the lane this week, soliciting
seed contracts for his company.
John Thoman is going to ride the
ditch this summer
GRINNING ISAAC.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24

Women's warm skirts, sl.5O, Irwin's.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
LAMAR, OoLoRADo, FEBRUARY "a, 1904
southern Opinion Of Senator na nna

A noteworthy incident of the death
of Senator Hanna is the tone Of gen
uine sorrow and the acknowledge
ment Of national loss which mark
the comment of the democratic press
particularly those members of it
which represent Southern opinion.
After commenting on the more in
disputable qualities of political abil
ity, integrity and loyalty to his
friends these papers with hardly an
exception, dwell on his patriotism,
his high order of craftsmanship and
his inestimable value to his country.
The Atlanta Constitution, perhaps
the most faithful exponent of the
new South, says that "the death of
Senator Hanna is a distinct loss to
the American people, for, notwith
standing his aggressive partisanship,
We had come to recognize in him
distinguished qualltles OF PATRIOTISM,
good citizenship and statesman
ship"
Such a complete reversal of senti-
ment on the part of Senator Hanna's
once bitterest enemies is eloquent
testimony to his strength and nobll-
ity Of character. No mans entry
into public life was ever greeted
with a more vindictice outburst of
abuse than his, but in eight short
years he changed the attitude of the
public to one of sincere admiration,
and best Of all, he lived to realize
and enjoy the change.-E1.