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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WHERE is THE DIVIDING LINE OF
the city7 OLIVER'S A U:CT Q N
HOUSE, 90 Broad Street. a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

MEN TO LEARN BARBER TRADEi
new, system, only eight weeks required
wages Saturdays; tools donated; al,
when through; catalogues mailed free.
MOLER'S BARBER COLLEGE, 1S1
Prince Street, New York city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
WANTED.

CUT THIS oUT-THIs COUPON EN-,
q titles the holder to ono loo. application
Il OF Cuterlna Hair Vegetal Free at TIL
COO-COO BARBER SHOP, $40 North
Seventh street. Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
MEETINGS.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF the Stockholders Of The Baughman
Stationery Company Will be held at the
Street, richmond Va, Wednesday,. May
10th, 1906, - o'clock noon.
JAS. S. FRANCIS. Treasurer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, A FIRsT-CLAss FOREMAN
for slate quarry in East Tennessee; pre-
ference given to one who VII take p some me
care this office,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

GRACE, e., 1o3-wANTED, BOARDEK
FOR nice third.story hall room; also tao'e
bonrders. tf tga
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
LOST AND FOUND.

LosT-L1rTLE BLACK PUP, ABOUT
four months old, answers to name o =.
Rex; thought to have strayed down Clay
c Street; not a valuable dog. but great
pet to owner. Finder will receive rew i,s
for notifying THOMAS p. Jon ES
Times Dispatch Office. or leaving MN AZ
ZIG West Clay Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED. FIRST-CLASS HORs e
shoers; good wages and short hours .Ts3d Re
port in person after May lst 70 sCf1ON-
W.. Washington, D. C.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, MALE sTENOGRAPHER
and typewrIteri salary 5000 Apply at
VIRGINIA sTtTE LIBRARY at once.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN
n;e,ke for tho money Is to buy an Eds N
monographs. THE RAY CO., 729 Main.
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

YOUNG MAN WISHES POSITION IN A
drug store (non-registered); two years
experience; can give best of references.
Address G. 81. care this Office
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
BOARDING.

GRACE. los. EAsT-P z !, MANENT 7.
trnnsIent and table borders: most con.
venient location; homelike. attractive.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, YOUNG MEN FOR SPECIAL
work; men who have had experience N
selling clothing preferred. MANTER d
f ROSENBLOOM CO.. s23 East Main 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

FOR sALE-A VERY 8 U.PE RIO r
young sHolstein Cow, with young calf at
her side DR.. SHEPPARD, Broad Street
and lRosenea Road "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
PAPER HANGING.

VAIL PAPER, WALL l'APER-JuST'
received a carload Of Wall Paper, latest
designs for 1905; great selection, from
4c, up All work guaranteed. G.. II.
MOORE. 304 North Fourth Street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

MON WANTED--THE tt NJ - ST. ;.
1IATCH DESIRES TO EMPLOY Two
OR THREE MEN; NO SOLlC1I!MGI
q NO CANVASSING; THE WORK W ", i.
ONLY OCCUPY A PORTION OE l'i tiG
esDAY:7 PERMANENT POSITIONS TO
4 THE RIGHT MEN. APPLY. AT ONCE
= TO r.. N. CAIlDWEIJI,,s CIRCULATION
Il fIEPARTMINT THE TLMk-S-DlS.
PATCH tSEGONo FLOOIO, ZIG EAST
= t MAIN STREET.
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===THELEApER IN MOVING. Z

MoT1N.I FlikNITURE AND PIANOS "A
specially; nothing but earefal ng ME sTs
TRANsFER. No. 0o2 East Broad Street.
Phone 1445.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

MAN WANTED TO INTRODUCE A
patent hardware article; s1S n week and
expenses; honesty and snbricty more
state arc and past employment INTER-
NATIONAL. SHEAR COMPANY, 4s N.
Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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4 HELP WANTED-Male.

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON ,.
earn good income CORRESPONDENT
newspapers experience unnecessary.
.& Send for particulars. PRESS SiNDlT
CATE 3Lockport. n. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, BY EXPERIENCED YOUNG
man. with the best of references. posi-
tion in retail store. country or city. APP
ply D.. Tye River. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

;osTRANDER's STILL CONTINUE TO
sell Furniture and House Furnishing
cheaper than any other store. A call
Is will convince you. 200 w. Broad street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, A RAPID AND ACCURATE
stonographer and typewriter, who !. also als.
writes good hand; permanent p Pos
this Office. 5lsle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, BY SOBER. INDUSTRIOUS.
all:round printer who is fast compost
tor, position In country office, Address
D. 125, care this office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED. MEN AND BOYS TO LEARN
plumbing trade; we cannot supply de-
rland for graduates; $3.50 to 500 per
# day; eight weeks completes course, earn
#COYNE BROS. CO.. Plumbing Schools,
CINCINNATI, O.. St. Louis. Mo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

THIRD, S., NO. .15-FOR RENT TO GEN.
tlemen only, Furnished, sccond-story
front room, with board.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

FISHING TACKLE BASEBALL GOODS,
picnic baskets and many other useful
articles. ELBA HARDWARE CO., 422
w. Broad corner Henry @
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

wANTED-To TALK WITH ANY
young man who is DESTROYS of learning
quickly to make s.. 81 or s. a day. Call
at 1112 Capitol Street, third floor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, A FIRST CLASS FOREMAN
for slate quarry in East Tennessee;
preferences given ono who Will buy
small amount OF company's stock. Adj
dress BOX D 124, caro- this office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, by A COMPETENT. ALL
round, experienced office man, a change
in position; III take full charge Of
office; handle correspondence and inau-
ter and ability furnished Address Go
Us care this office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
ROOFING AND WIRE.

FARMERS, ATTENTIONS! TWO-PLY
Roofing Paper. FRESH 65c. per square:
Galvanized Poultry Wire, at Sc. yard
mokes' good fence. Mall us your orders.
WARE co., 400 e. Broad Street. Rich
mond, Va. RI Ut
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

STRAYED FROM HOME ON ApRlL
hair, white spot under neck; no medal
+, on: answers to name Watch. ReWaru
for information or return MRS, .. ".
VI RICE, &2l East Franklin Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER
z Co placed 1900 operators In positions
during the past twelve months through
p out the United States. ana there were
still $3.50 positions untitled. We arc con-
stantly on the lockout for experienced.
shigh-class operators. THE SMITH
PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO.. SOC Il.
Main Street, Richmond. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, AN EXPERT ENCED COOK;
must have references Apply at FUR
NITURE STORE, Fourth and Broad
Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WANTED, A GOOD COOK, MALE OR
female, white or colored, 10 go to the
country, forty miles from Richmond, for
two months. Apply. with references. to
9ls West Franklin Street Richmond,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

IOsT-sATURDAY NIGHT BETWEEN
Beech and Taylor and, Academy ~, u
side hack Reward If returned to 106 Re-
81 servoir Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-THREE CONNECTING
rooms, centrally located. suitable for
light housek coping: no children. ADDRESS
Il, 1877, care this office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
TRUNKS.

TRUNKS, BAGS AND CASES. O. II,
BERRY & CO.'S Great Basement Tray-
clers' Goods Department can supply you
with all the newest things for travellers,
Biggest stock In this section, Worth
seeing. 3a8 FS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
Plat WANTED.

wANTED. BY REFINED YOUNG MAR
K ried couple furnished house or fiat io1
fnrred. satisfactory references. Ad'
dress j. III, care this office
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

W A N r E ~, NURSE GIRL: GOOD
wages; one child TO take charge OIL APP
ply 1906 Hanover Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

r.n FOR HALE CORD ALLDGHANY
BOX FACTORY Kindling Wood. delivered;
nj kinds OF fuel at prices to meet all
comers. quantity and quality consld-
cred; established in 1868. j. B. LACY. 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

WHY GO TWO MILES WHEN THE
goods are in calling distance and prices
to suit the purse.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
TAKE THE HINT.

TIRED BUSINESS MEN. WITH NER.
vous Indigestion and insomnia. are cured
by uslng Harris,s Anti-Dyspepti9 WSter;:
Seventh Street. Phone 1882.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

ICE CREAM FREEZERS FROM 1-2 TO
gallons, lawn mowers and lawn sprink-
lers. ELLA FIARDAWRE& CO..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
REAL ESTATE-For Sale.

FOR sALE-vERY DESIRABLE =, TEN ~
i, WARREN, Newport News, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

FOR sALE-NEARLY NEW RENnNG-
ton very cheap, or will trade for, Visible
Writer, oliver preferred. Address OLD
d. MTG. CO.. care this Office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
SEWING MACHINES.

LEST YOU FORGET, LET US SAY
that EANF.S's Dyspepsia Tablets are
forms; &C., all druggists. or w. #.
EANES Twenty-fifth and Leigh. Rich.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
COAL AND WOOD.

YES. WE CAN SERVE YOU WITH
-inure Ice at short notice; also half cord
Sawed Pine, 1915; Oak, $500. All kinds
5 OF Coal and Coke at lowest prices.
TYLER & RYAN, Linden and Cary.
Phone 1910.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

SCREEN DOORS AMI. FLY. WIRE OF
ali kinds, poultry netting all sizes, up;
to-date line of paints. varnishes and
floor stains.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
SITUATION WANTED-Mals

CASHIER OF A COUNTRY NATIONAL
Bank wishes position In larger insu-
tuition. Address L. ia. care this office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
AWNINGS, TENTS AND FLAGS.

KUDP- YOUR s STORE COOL ASD
shady. Just call phone 576 and coz ~
LAND eco. will do the rest by fnr.
snishin . Won an up- to-dnte awning. Get
their prices. los NJ Ninth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02

FOR sA14E-.A PAIR OF NEW Ma
tlonal Spring; only been In use one
month; reason for selling, party leaving
town. ADDRESS H. III, care this office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-02
OLD BOOKS WANTED.

SCREENS AND AWNINGS MADE TO
order; get estimates at once G. B..
NORVELL, 211h North Sixth Street
Phone 1856.
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m Vol WANT THE BEST TAR ROOF
Ing Paper at tho right price. we have
n BRiJCEE HARDWARE. CO.. COS East
Marshall Street. Phone 1928.
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UPHusTEniNo.
THE UP.TO.DATE, UPHOLSTERED
AND MATTRESS MAKER.

PARLoR SUITS. COUCHEs, CHAIRS,
Mattresses and Cushions reupholstered
In best manner; prices and terms to suit
You: SLID Covers cut and made JACOB
>UMLAUT, Phone 1892. l5t,.1
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25

An unusual and attractive person
aiity has Creatore, who, with his Ital-
ian band, will appear in concert at the
A1hambra .Theater all next week. Gre
atore's physiognomy Is strikingly
distinctive. He has the head and gen.
eral appearance of a poet. This, how
ever, is corrected, in a measure. by his
Roman nose. which denotes the good
generalship which he exercises over
his phalanx of carefully selected mu-
sicfans. His demeanor Is studious,
with rather more than a tinge of mel
ancholy, and this dominates his ex
preston at almost all times.
No one who has ever once seen a
photograph or lithograph of Creatore
can ever after fail to identify the orig
inal in any public place or gathering.
Creatore has very even disposition.
and is the soul of justice in matters
of right and wrong, especially where
his musicians are concerned. While to
them he is always a strict disciplin-
arian, he is, nevertheless, ever alert
to protect their rights against all
corners. In this regard he shows no
favoritism. treating all with equal
courtesy and justice. To Creatore one
member of his band is as good as an
other, while to them his word is law.
The favorable result of this successful
admixture of discipline and fairness
becomes apparent the moment Gre
atore takes his baton in hand, and
those who attend his concerts reap
as Creatore and his men can alone pro-
6rce
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
MORE EVIDENCE
AGAINST HOCH
Relatives of Six of Mans
Wives Believe the Women
Were Killed With Poison

CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-Information or
more alleged victims of the supposed
Bluebeard, Johann Hoch, has been
given the police by John Frick. an en-
ploye of the Nickel Plate Railroad.
Frick has reported to the police that
his sister, Mrs. William Schultz, mar
ried Hoch, who then called himself Al
bert Muschburg, at Argos, Ind, in l9ou.
Mrs. Schultz had a child named Net
tie. then years of age
Shortly after they arrived in chi
cago letters ceased coming to me,
said Frick. .and / am under the belief
that my sister and her little girl were
done away with. My sister had ABOUT
$500 at the time of her marriage"
Mrs n. j. Schwartzman of Mil
waukee telegraphed to the police that
she was on her way here for the pur-
pose of trying to identify a photograph
of Hoch as the man who married her
sister in 1885, The woman died short
ly after. leaving $500 to her husband
Relatives of six of the thirteen wives
credited to Hoch have expressed be-
lief to Police Inspector Shippy that the
Of dead and missing is as follows:
Mrs. Marie Welker Hoch. died Janu-
ary IL, 1905.
Mrs. Mary Becker. St. Louis, died
1902
Mrs. Mary Schultz, died 1900.
Child also disappeared
Mrs Lena Hoch, Milwaukee.
Mrs. Sophia Hoch, Milwaukee.
Acting on the theory that Hoch is
the missing janitor of the notorious HI.
RI. Holmes Castle" the police are
using the same methods to trace Hoch
as were used In seeking Holmes. The
officers believe Hoch to be pupil of
Holmes and that he will use the same
ruses that were employed by Holmes
to escape arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
State Funeral Directors Meet.

The State Funeral Directors Asso-
citation of California will hold its first
annual meeting this morning in Red
Mems Hall, 220 Golden Gate avenue.
Sessions will be held Thursday and
Friday. The morning sessions will be
devoted to the regular order of busi-
ness. In the afternoons, at the Col
lege of Physicians and Surgeons, on
Fourteenth street near Valencia, prac-
tical demonstrations on subjects of
interest to the profession and lectures
will be held. Professor w. p. Hohen-
schuh of Iowa will address the body
on several interesting subjects.
There is quite difference between a
nominal fee and a phenomenal one.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
oppose Reduction in School Fund.

President Roncovieri of the Board
of Education and Superintendent of
Schools Langdon leave to-day for Sac
ramento for the purpose of opposing
the proposed reapportionment offunds
received from the State for the sup
port of the public schools, which will
cause loss of $3.50. 900 in revenue for
San Francisco from that source The
two school officials will urge that the
present method. which provides for
the income of schools based on the
number of school census children. be
retained instead of the actual enroll
ment of pupils as contemplated by the
propOsed act
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
DIR. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills

wfll prevent and also cure, all pains OF
every nature. and are absolutely harm
less The soothing influence upon the
nerves and muscles quiet and refresh the
irritated conditions.
'Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills always cure
my headache. and the beauty Of It Is. IL
costs such trife. I am glad there Is
such q remedy for people who muss
work, sick or well. Headaches never pre-
vent me from keeping my engagements"
MRS q. N. GRIFFITH, Santa Ana,
Cal.
The first package will benefit, If not,
the druggist will return your money.
25 doses, 26 cents. Never sold in bulk.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Denies writs of Mandate.

The Supreme Court yesterday de-
ilied r. H. Countryman's petition that
the Superior Court be compelled to
consider the contest instituted by him
against certain members of the Dar-
bee-Immel Oyster Company for seat
on the board of directors. The court
also denied T. A. and 1. T. Finnell's
petition that Judge Melvin of Oakland
be restrained from dismissing an ap-
peal from Justices court judgment
against the petitioners.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
~ aaAAAAsA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. A,eA;s
Mint Cases Dismissed.
sRHkkS

Two cases brought by the United
States of America against William K.
Cole to recover $4,000 were dismissed
yesterday in the United States Circuit
Court on motion of the United States
District Attorney Woodwork. The
money sought to be recovered was part
OF the $40, 900 stolen from the Branch
United States Mint in this city by Wal
ter N. Dimmick while Cole was
cashier. Coles bond of $4,000 was col
lected by the Government and the
$25, 900 remaining was paid by Frank
Leach, Superintendent of the Mint.
several months ago.
The fellow who Is addicted to the
flowing bowl is seldom the best bowler.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
seismograph Is Coming.

Professor McAdie of the Weather
Bureau announces that his superiors at
the national capital have promised to
furnish him a seismograph. The kind
of instrument for which he made a
special request will record the move
ments Of the smallest earthquakes do
ing business in the vicinity of San
Francisco. The seismograph will be
placed on Mount Tamalpais.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
For the Board e Relief.

The Native Sons joint literary and
social committee will give an enter
tainment in Native Sons Hall this
evening in aid of the board of relief
of the order. An excellent programme
will be presented, after which there
will be an order of dances.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
ADVERTISEMENTS.
No Delay

In keeping social or business engage
ments caused by nervous or sick head
ache, or other pains or aches by those
Anti-Pain Pills. They simply take a tab
let when the symptoms appear, and they
are quickly dispelied. In fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
CASTOR of Massachusetts,.

The announcement that Colonel Castor,
the old democratic war horse of Massachu-
SETS will retire from politics at the close
of the present state campaign does not bear
out the confidence expressed in democratic
success there next month A fair assump-
ton is that if he saw victory ahead he
would stay in the game to share in its prac-
teal results. Like Gov. Douglas, who re-
fused denomination, he pleads business en-
gagements The republicans are at logger
heads about the tariff, but the row Is not
likely to show to any great extent at the
polls. Mr.. Lodge who mingles letters and
practical politics very well, is marshaling the
republican hosts, and Is using the Presi-
dents prestige very adroitly. The major
ity will probably fall below recent figures,
certainly below the Roosevelt figures of last
year. but while not as wide as a church
door, nor deep as well. twill serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
Hearst as a BoIter.

Tammanyites are threatening Mr.. Hearst
with communication In the House when
Congress assemblies. His opposition to Nc
Clellan, it is held puts him beyond the
party pale and he should be forced TO flock
by himself. John Sharp Williams when he
makes up his democratic jewels cannot af-
ford to include him.
The Star covered this point in a sugges-
ton II made several weeks ago. 1t put the
case In the form of a question. At that
time, however. Mr.. Hearst was figuring in
the equation merely as a supporter of OPP
position to Tammany. Now he heads that
opposition. He Is the candidate OF those
who have repudiated the democratic ticket.
and is doing his utmost to defeat 1t at the
polls II he cannot win himself he will be
satisfied to assist in republican success.
Anything TO beat Tammany.
This threat will have no influence. The
party lash of recent years has lost its sting.
Boiling has become quite the fashion. Since
1895 the woods have become full of boilers.
Tammany itself has shown its share Last
years figures in the Tammany wards made
1t plain that Thousands of democrats had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19

cut Judge Parker for Theodore Roosevelt.
And boiling still continues. Over in Mary
land Gov. Warfield and Senator Rayner and
thousands of lesser democratic lights have
bottled the Poe amendment plank of the
party platform. VIII Mr.. German ask that.
for that reason. Mr.. Rayner be excluded
from the democratic caucus? Hardly. And
If he should would his proposition carry?
Not by long shot.
Just after Mr.. Cleveland's election in 1854,
when democrats everywhere were feeling
good, newspaper editor applied to dis
tinguished democrat for an article under
the title of why 1 Am Democrat" The
invitation was accepted. but tie geltiemans
engagements delayed matters After some
months-Mr. Cleveland in the meanwhile
had been inaugurated and had thrown
things materially out of plumb-the invita-
ton was renewed by the editor The gen.
tleman happened to be among the dis
gruntled, and replied: Cant you change
the title? Would prefer now to discuss the
question, Why Am l a Democrat?'"
There are a good many men today who
hope they are democrats and are rather in
clined to believe they are, but find it diff
cult at times to give reason why.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-19
France and Venezuela.

II is gratifying to know that France pro-
poses that whatever is undertaken in the
way of coercion Of Venezuela to secure
the adjustment of existing issues, will be
done decently and in order and with due
Difference to the policies of the United
States.
clearer understanding of the Monroe
doctrine prevails today than ever before,
and there is virtually universal accept
ance of it in terms and effect. The United
States is no longer misunderstood as
standing between the recalcitrant debtor
nations of the south and their creditors,
save to the extent OF preventing territorial
reprisals and unjust means of debt collec-
ton. This government stands for fair play
for both sides. 1t fully appreciates the
necessity Of some method of bringing the
cOntract-breaking republics to book for
their acts and now that ii no longer seri-
ously fears any move toward land seizure
by the European powers. ii is inclined to
grant the creditor powers of the old world
a free hand in their South American en-
terprises
All that the United States asks in this
connection is that 1t shall be kept in
formed of the purposes and programs of
the chancelleries in this particular France
has admirably measured up to the standard
Of conduct in the present case And with a
clear understanding of the aims Of the
French representatives in Venezuela and
the adjacent waters. there will be felt here
chiefly a hope that the crafty Castro may be
brought to book. He is an international
nu-sance urgently in need of abatement