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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1905-04-22

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
The Jews of Russia.

The movement in Richmond to raise
fund to relieve the distress Of the Jews
Of Russia will appeal to tho tender mer-
cios and generosity OF tho public The
persecution of these unfortunate people
by blood thirsty Russians seems to have
become n savage craze and men, women
and children have been butchered without
mercy. Those who have escaped have
been deprived Of their property and the
means OF support and their condition is
most deplorable. The winter has set in
and unless liberal relief Is forthcoming,
many must die from cold and hunger. AS
Dr.. Calish has SAID too much cannot
be contributed and while n thousand dol
lars has already been raised in Richmond
as much more as the people will con-
tribute Will be gratefully received
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

and drink--a difficult feat for one not
fict considerable damage on the human
wlndpipe. While travelling, we make II Il
point to plant our TRIBES, with simple
1rmness, in the bncks Of any foreign
Johnnies that have the hardlhood to
draw near. If we dislike a man. 1t is
our naive ambition to beat him. rather
than to summon him to q duel In opera
bouffe, where to do an injury to ones
opponent is to sin unpardonably against
good manners and the code Of French
|slonor. After the combat, licking or lick.
ed, We shake hands, apply beefsteak to
our wounded parts, and go our several
ways
The opportunity to see ourselves as
others see us Is always devoutly to be
wished for. MIR. Robert Burns, as Is well
known, anticipated us In the expression
OF this pleasing sentiment by century
or more. NJ. Huret. in telling Americans
canditlly what hc thinks Of them, has
swelled the worlds knowledge and con-
trlbuted his mite to the gayety Of ma
. tons. We thank him. He could now in
crease our Indebtedness by telling us de-
finitely in what social circles he gathered
his genial data. Those who might natu:-
ally conclude that NJ. Huret, while with
us, dnllicd overlong In the New York
Bowery, may deem their line Of reasoning
upset BY Parlsians reference to Fifth
Avenue restaurant. It is always well %
bear in mind, however, that In these
degenerate days, many a man with
Bowery training is cxubcrantly WELDING
a Sherry pocket book
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

I that large number OF negroes are buy
Ing small farms for themselves, and
hence are not available as farm labcrers.
Whatever the cause, the negroes are
leaving the farms and tho Southern
farmers cannot depend upon the negro
race exclusively for labor Something
must be done to get other laborers, and
1t must be done soon. or Southern agri-
culture Will suffer.
AS for the negroes, we do not resent
the ;1ea that they are disposed to leave
the farms In order to better their condi-
ton. If any are able to purchase and
cultivate farms on their own account;
IL any are able to engage In trade; If
any are able 10 engage successfully In.
professional work, we have no quarrel
with them. No far-inndcd and LIBERAL
minded white man is willing to hold the
negro in subsection In order that he may
have servant. 1t is a narrow, bigoted,
ungenerous and I'M Christian view to
take. We are for a fair field and equal
opportunities under the law to NIL, that
every man may succeed as well as MS
talents, his energy and his character
allow. III such a race, Under such cir
cumstances, some will outstrip others.
There will be rich men and poor men; there
VIII be masters and servants under tho
fntrest possible conditions; but the con-
ditions should be fair, leaving tho con-
sequences to take care OF themselves
II tho negro wants to leave the farm
and seek other occupation. 1t is his own
affair, and peace go with him. But the
farmers of the South must learn to get
along without him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
Need Of a Building Inspector.

In the news columns Of The Times
Dispatch of yesterday a prominent build
er was quoted as having said that he
had built many houses in this city during
the past few years which he would be
afraid to pull down. for the reason that
IL he should do so, the walls next to them
would not stand. The argument used
against the creation OF the office Of
building Inspector Is that NO have no
"building code" under which such an
ossicla would operate. But that nrgu-
ment proves nothing except that we
should have such code, and have It In
operation as soon as possible. If there
were any doubt on the subject, the testi-
mony of the builder from whom we
have quoted removes it.
The ordinance creating the Office of
inspector and Board OF Public Safety Is,
In part at least. building CODE"
Among other things, it provides that mo
wall, structure, building part or parts
thereof, shall be built, constructed, alter
ed, repaired or removed in the city Of
Richmond, except in conformity with the
provisions OF this ordinance; that every
person desiring to erect or alter any
building shall apply to the Inspector for
a permit, and in his written application
shall state clearly and fully the work
contemplated, giving the location and
the estimated cost thereof; and, when the
Inspector requires 1t. plans and specifl-
cations must be furnished. After In
spection OF the proposed location and
plans and specifications, the Inspector is
REQUIRED to grant the permit with the
least possible delay, not exceeding ten
days, provided there Is compliance with
this and other existing ordinances in
Richmond: but If there Is not conpli-
ance, he must refuse TO grant the permit
until the plans are altered to suit. Appeal
may be taken from the decision Of the
inspector to the Board Of Public Safety,
to be composed Of Che Mayor, the city
engineer and the chief OF the fire depart
nlent A special tax is to be levied on
building permits, ranging from one to
twenty-five dollars, according to the cost
Of the work, and this. we imagine. Will
go far towards defraying the expenses
of the inspection system.
This may be an imperfect code, but It
Is better than no code at all, and it can
be perfected In time. Certain II Is that
1T is sufficiently comprehensive. when exc
cuted by competent Inspector. TO pre-
vent the erection OF unsafe buildings.
The ordinance should be adopted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
KHYDESi|its!.. TQ9A
our Strange Quest.

0ui MI oilSS " aSoss
She was a maid beyond compare,
With pale green eyes and scarlet hair'
And lips as red as Ink
Cred ink, of course. Is what Is meahUi
And DER tho r1oonit sea we went
An arctic sea, I think.
And all our talk was grand, yet sweet;
We spoke with noble lack OF neat,
or fine things, great and small;
At least, I take II that we did,
For what we said then, God forbid
ever should recall.
Then for space wo'd grow quite still
Not, reader, that wu each felt Ill,
Or either tindisposcd;
But how could two maintain bright chat
When their young minds were fun OF
that p
How could we keep composed?
For we were on splendid quest.
Witch bore us far into the West
Where we now tried to get;
An, mighty, mighty was our task!
But what 1t was you mustn't ask
Tho fact Is, j forget.
We sailed DER seas as black rs pitch,
Or swnln--I don't remember which
TIL we grew old and stout:
But who the maid was by my side,
And what had made her palc-green. eyed,
I never could find out.
III. s. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
A Frenchman On American
Manners.

One of the most striking features of
American civilization Is the faculty with
which foreigners size 1t up. TO the itin-
Grant tutor, Briton or Frenchman, our
life is as an open primer wherein every
runner may glance and read The obser-
want alien wastes no time In the labor
ious collection and sitting OF evidence,
perceiving the ncedlessness of 1t. a week
in New York, or some other equally re-
preventative centre. Is all that his astutc-
ness demands. Thoroughly equipped by u
round OF metropolitan sights he sails
back to the old country, and becomes an
authority on the manners and morals,
the customs and culture of benighted
America
a case In point is NJ. Huret, OF the
Paris Figaro. NJ. Huret prepared himself
for the task Of exposing America far
peans, his stay over here running to
the surprising total Of some months. The
length of his visit merely reveals the
strength OF the Huret character, because
there can be little doubt that he had a
bad time of II, He lived apparently in a.
continuous state of moral recoil. In the
midst OF which he had constant occasion
TO jot down damning observations Ike
these:
1.-THE American surprises you with his
contempt for you On the cars or rail-
ways, for instance. you feel the shoes
| OF the man behind you IN your back.
! Gentlemen chew tobacco or gum and
spit everywhere. America has only one
| thing that IL lttle--the napkins. On The
! contrary, the spittoons are wells,--I have
| seen people at Sherry's wiplNg Their
| fingers and mouths on the table cloth
| The American bears no hatred. He has
Lacvidences, he beats them. or IL beaten.-'
| A tumult Of gayety greets you. FIVE
| hundred thousand human beings are
| shrieking, eating. laughing. drinking
We omit ono other structure regards I'M
the use of tho handkerchief In this coun
try. az being little too pertinent To-
good taste. Even without this, we fms
ourselves pretty severely scored. W.
chew tobacco. With the guilds ineyitahl
result, Mighty cuspidors are nationa
symbol. We eat good deal It seem
presumably removing the quid for III.
purposel, and wipe our mouths on what
ever happens to be in easiest reach
Moreover. while eating We fre9uentl
shriok, Also. We simultaneously iaug
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
A Wrecker AS An Illustration,

Editor of The Times-Dispatch:
Slr.--ln your leading editorial to-day on
Municipal Operation" you say: 1t is
nconceiyable that any private corpora
ton, owning 30 valuable properly us
the Richmond city gas works, would
have failed to make suitable provisions
for the works. to keep them In thorough
,epair and equal to the demands OF their
customers" etc. How can you make
good this position in face Of the fact
that under the Fisher regime our street
railway system and service were dis
grace to the city Of Richmond? It Is
notorious that suitable provision was not
made for the maintenance of the property
In question. and that 1t was not kept
In thorough repair and equal to tho de-
mands' OF our people.
am not an advocate OF municipal
ownership. but as an Interested reader
OF what Is being said on the subject.
seemingly desire to sec both sides fairly
presented.
Richmond, November 8. 1905.
we are surprised that our intelligent
correspondent should bring forward as
mn illustration tho conduct of man who
was wreoker and not a promoter. 1t
goes without saying that we were re-
ferrng to corporations whose policy is to
preserve valuable property and not to
| destroy it. 1t is still inconce.vable to ua
| that auch a corporation. owning 80 yalu-
/, able property as the Richmond city
gas works. would have failed 10 '.nnke
| suitable provision" for the works. as the
superintendent says the City Council
failed TO do, to keep them IN thorough
repair and equal TO the demands OF GUS
toners
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
creature in n private combat Forbidden

by the laws.
tremely dear to me. and my life is OF
tho utmost Importance to them In va
rious views
Third feel n sense OF obligation to-
ward my creditors, who.s III case OF nc
cident to me. by the forced saic OF my
property, may be In some degree suffer-
ers. + did not think myself at liberty, as
a man OF probity, lightly to expose them
to hazard
"rour,h-I am conscious OF no Ill will
to Colonel Burr distinct from political
opposition, which, as l trust, has pro-
ceeded from pure and upright motives.
Last, shall hazard much and can
possibly gain nothing. by the issue OF tho
interview"
Aud he added:
II have resolved II our Interview Is
conducted in The usual manner, and II
please God to give me tho opportunity,
to reserve and throw away my first f1re,
ana | have thoughts even Of reserving
my second lire and thus giving a double
opportunity TO pause ind reflect"
But the opportunity was not given to
him. Burr's aim was sure; his first shot
went into the vitals OF Hamilton. and
the brilliant man fell with mortal
wound an unwilling victim OF the code
of honor which lie could not escape It
was cruel and remorseless code, com.
polling the obedience even of those whose
conscicnces revoltcd against 1t. BY and
by an enlightened public sentiment
abolished It. and shall the schools iii
which our youth are trained still cling
to the unrshteous tradition? The code
which formerly existed ut the v. NJ. l..
was long since abolished, and tho OK
ample should be followed BY all other
institutions where 1t is In vogue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
Give the Blues An Armory.

There Is no military organization In
the land with better record for conduct
and honorable service than the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues. The organization
came into existence In 1893 and has never
failed to respond to the call to duty.
In war or in peace, on the field Of battle,
in time of riot or disorder, upon occa-
sions Of dress parade the battalion has
always given splendid account of itself.
It deserves due consideration on account
of service, and 1t deserves something
more for the high character Of Its MEM
In public. No matter what the occasion.
the Blues battalion is the pride Of Rich
mond Yet the Council has never taken
sufficient pride in the battalion to give
1t an ar,nory. The loft in which the
men meet for drill IS without con-
veniences. not to spenk of comforts, and
when the men have returned from tire
some and dusty march, there Is no place
In tho .'armory," so-called. for them to
get bath. It is q reflection upon the
the community that this military organi-
cation should be treated with so little
considerations. If the Blues battalion were
maintained for the pleasure and benefit
OF the men, the case would be different.
But It exists for the benefit Of Richmond.
The men are subject to duty in all d.
rections, but Richmond has the fist
claim upon their services, and Richmond
should give them decent and desirable
armory.
The Constitution declares that "a we'll
regulated militia, composed Of the body
Of the people, trained TO arms. Is the
proper, natural and safe defense" of our
social. economic and governm entail In
situations; and. again, that lin all cases
the military should be under strict SUI
bordinaHon to and governed by the civil
power Therefore 1t Is the part of
government to provide proper equipment
and suitable place for the perform
ance OF drills and necessary assemblies.
The battalion is not able to build an
urmory on Its own account, and even
II 1t were. It should not pc required 70
do so. The men give their service; the
government is required to provide the
conveniences. It is matter Of duty and
business to do so. II 4 s
The city is now giving the Blues $1,000
a year rent money. This sum would 80
far towards paying the interest on a
sum sufficient to build q hrst-class ar
mory. We hope that the Council will
see Its way soon to make the necessary
Appropriation. and We believe that in
SO doing 1t would carry out the wishes
of the community Other military or
CARNATIONS in the city have very prop
ery been provided with an armory. Why
should the Blues be neglected?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
Operation of the Gas Works.

Editor OF The Times-Dlspntch:
Slr,-1n view of tho recent report OF
Expert Bruce OF the system, management
and condition Of the city gas works. We
think the suggestion TO establish Il mllni-
cipal electric plant, should be abandoned.
AS q citizen and taxpayer, l protest
against All experiment that may
irovc as costly and as disastrous as has
the running of tile city gus works
In recent report the superintendent
claims the total profits Of the gas works
10 January /, 1906 to be 500, C3o.GO. but this
claim and suppositious profit ~ mega
lived, and vanlshes into ~ air, when
we are confronted with t. assertion OF
tho expert. that 1t will tane $4,000 to
1ehabilltate the plant. What would u
business man think OF u concern Claiming
In a series of years 10 have cleared $3.50, :
C:O.6O, and at the same time require for
rc-capita ization 100000? This Wanted as
set has been valued and scheduled by the
city at 100000, and yet the last asseso-
{ment OF the commissioners appointed ny
the Hastings Court, only values the plant
at its actual value, VIZ: Sl29705. Now the
only way TO get at results. Is to 80 TO
the fountain Observation-Disclosures where
everything pertaining to each department
Is properly charged, and where every
thing received is accurately credited. both
Income and outgo. II we do this, wo Will
see shat there is vast difference be-
8:woen the alleged receipts and profits
claimed by the superintendent and shown
by the sources at headquarters.
THE office Of the special accountant ian
office that should always have existed,
sndshould be perpetnated) shows the fol-
lowing facts and figures IN regard to the
citv DnS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
The Farmer and the Negro.

II Is an Interesting coincidence that
while convention 10 Deing held ~ the
South 10 consider the question OF mmi-
grafton and labor. q colored Delegate 70
the meeting In Richmond Of tho Virginia.
BUSINESS League should have said IN tho
meeting that the scarcity Of negro labor
In the South IL due IN part 10 tho tact
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER IL, 1905.

Shall courtesy be done on'y 70 tne
rich and only by the riehf w gooa
breeding, which differs, u at az, rom
hlqh breeding, only as II erscetuly
remembers the rights OF others, rasner
than gracefully Insists on us own
rlahts, | discern no special connection
with wealth or birth; but rather that
It lies In human nature Itself, ana Is
due from all men toward all men
Carlyle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

''N1r. Shonts Speaks on the Canal"
says n hcadllner. Is the canal far
enough along for Mr.. shonts to be "on'
It? Or does 1t merely mean that Mr..
shonts is "onto" the canal? Isn't "in"
the proper proposition for canals, any
way?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

At last the exclusion Of Poo from the
Hall of Fame Is sensibly accounted for.
The Houston Post explains that 1t was all
due to a little mistake of Chancellor Nc
Cracker, who was under the impression
that Edgar Allen was the author Of
that Poe amendment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
The Democratic Party Not Dead.

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The World recently asked if the Demo-
cratic party was dying. 1t is very far
from dead.
Roosevclt's plurality of $4,000 in Penn
sylyania has been overturned and the
Democratic candidate for State Treasurer
Is elected by 100000.
Roosevelt's plurality Of 25b,0oO in Ohio
is likewise overturned. The Governor and
the whole Democratic State ticket are
elected by plurality of approximately
10000. The Democrats will control both
houses Of the Legislature
THE Republican candidate for Governor
was elected in Massachusetts. but the
candidate for Lieutenant Governor has
a. beggarly 1000 on tho face of the re-
turns. Roosevelt had $1,000 III Massachus-
etts last year
What Il political revolution 1t was! who
would have believed that such amazing
changes could take place within year?
That they could take place proves that
no party Is SAFE no boss Is safe, no
party tradition Is safe. In the face of
tho growing spirit OF political lndepend-
enco on the part of tho American voter,
New York World,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

Boss George Cox, Of Cincinnati, an
nounces that he is out of politics. The
necessary arrangements were fixed up
by the people with no trouble whatever
to George.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12
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DR.. Humphreys Seventy
Seven breaks up Grip and
COZ DS

Common Cold Is quickly cured BY
s"77.''
A Hard Cold takes longer, but Is always
broken up by ~
~ stuny Cold Is annoying, but 1t don't
stay long when err Is used.
a Dangerous Cold loses It's terror whom
IT" is taken; Pneumonia Is averted.
All Colds Yield to ri" 1t acts d.
rectly on the sick parts, without disturb
Ing the rest OF the system At all Drug
gsts, 25c, or mailed
A book on Dr.. Humphreys system Of
cure mailed FREQ.
Humphrey 1lomco. Medicine Co., Cor. Wil-
liam and John Streets, New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

4 Tom Lawson, Of Dawson, Is said to be
suing Michigan gentleman for $4,000
damages for libel But would II he posi-
BILE to libel Tom as badly as that?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

The Gear has hitherto escaped being
called the very old Nick.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

1T takes n pretty skilful mechanic tc
repair busted political machine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

Common fairness compels us to admit
that the life insurance president Mas
proved himself. beyond cavll, good
father. kindly uncle and a great grand
father.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

Tho military fence which Russia is
planning to throw about Poland Will not
be constructed from native Poles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

1t now seems to be pertinent to inquire
what we are going to do with our ex-
bosses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

Total cash receipts
from 1866 TO 1904 In
elusive. .......
Estimated" value
OF gas used by the
city at prices paid
by private consum-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

Granting that angels are Blbllcally rep
resented as men, what sex is commonly
attributed to spirits from the other place?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

What Will our magazines do for read
ing matter in the millennium, when there
is no longer anybody to expose?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-12

Richmond, Va, November 10Th.