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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
Good Is a good doctor, but Bad is
sometimes better.
Pass the Torrens Bill.

o,,r svs,em of registering land titles'
like our system of taxation, Is anu
o,eted. and the time for reform anu pro-
gress has come.
why should wa cling to an old system
simply because 1t is old, when we can
have something that is better is VIZ
rinia opposed to progress? Must we
hold fast to tradition merely because
IL is of respectable age? IT we pursue
such policy, there can he no progress
One trouble with Nirginians Is tnat
they live too much in the past ana at
+arh too much Importance to relics. Inc
stage coach was good in. its place anu
is annointed with tender memories. WE
all have a sort of sacred regard tor tt'e
stage coach. but we have Abandoned IL as
q means of travel. The steam car mas
taken its place. The stage coach was
good in it's days but its day is past. we
do not cling to it simply because II Is
old and safe. 1t Is safe enough, pu. ~
is antiquated. and it Is laid as'oe iof
something better.
Let us zeal viii '"' i'',
this same sensible way. 1t is OLD ana
time-honored, hut it is out of date. II
4. to the Torrens system what stage
coach is to the steam car. The friends
of the Torrens system are not asking
that the old system be retired; only 'ha'
those who care to do so may have the
benefit of the new.
We cannot understand why the Lesis-
lature should oppose this very remarkable
bill. 1t has been intimated that some oil
the lawyer members were opposed 10
IT because they feared its enactment
would cut down their fees. We repu-
date any such suggestion. No honorable
member of the Legislature is capable OF
entertaining such thought. But our
folks are very courteous; very tenacious
of an old institution and very. careful
how they discard it for something new
To all such we have only this to say:
Preserve the old system for all who like
IT. hut give TO those who prefer the Tor
rens system, the opportunity to use It.
That is local option'' doctrine. and local
option Is Democratic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
AN UNIQUE STRIKE
OF WESTERN.UN|ONBOY.
Quits Because Refusal Of Higher
Pay and Corners the Boy
Market.

Especial to The Dlspatch)
EMPORIA, VA. Februry ga most
amusing situation has developed In En-
poria In congestion with the Western
Union Telegraph Company messengers
boy strike, which was inaugurated a few
days ago, but which become fully un-
derstood to-day.
For some years the company has had
in It's employees small boys ranging In age
from ten to twelve years, and paid n
nominal salary for tho work done by
the messenger the perqnstes, however.
for out-of- town messages making the
position quito lucrative,
A few days ago the chief messenger.
Young Council. "struck flat" upon the
ground that tho salary was not COM
mensuratc with the work and thu re-
sponsibility incident TO the position. He
was relieved and the local management
made n break for another small boy, but
the festive Council had put the lads Wise
and nothing was doing, although some
dozen or so were approached and ofteSed
| the position. $500 58
Council seems to have things his way
at present, M no amount OF persuasion
or offers OF Increase III, salary VIII tempt
the friends Of the ex-messenge ger 70 oEotls
! the boycott. " IN,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
Philadelphia's Reformation.

Philadelphia has just held a city cleo
ton and a large proportion of the reform
candidates for the Council were elected.
This indicates. according TO the Ledger,
that the reform movement which began
some time ago is still in active force. a
year ago." says our contemporary, "the
machine would have elected every one of
its candidates. but in the recent election
its support proved to be fatal in many
wards, which II had formerly ruled de-
spotically and the city narts o'ected It's
candidates without any help from place
man or police in more than one old
stronghold of the machine. This is a
greater result than most of the reformers
themselves expected"
The political situation in Philadelphia
has attracted attention in all parts Of
the country, Local politics ~ that CITY
was about as corrupt as it was possible
for an arrogant political machine 10
make 1t, and it seemed at one time that
the machine was invincible. But the real
power in democratic government Is the
people and when the people assert them
selves there is no organization sufficiently
strong 10 resist them. The people of Phil
adelphia bore the machine inflction a
long time, and the better element were
almost in despair, but climax was
reached at last, and when the people rose
up in their might and Indignation the
machine went down; and great was the
fan thereof
But complete as this popular victory
was, it was not sufficient to keep city
politics pure indefinitely. The people who
gained the victory must be up and do
Ing all the time, and keep an eternal
vigilance" If they would preserve thei,
liberties, In a government like ours there
rs necessarily continuous war between
the people and the political machine and
the Indifference of the people is tho
machines opportunity. There is no lacl
OF vigilance on the part of the machine
and Whenever the people are caught of
their guard the machine will get in 1T
work. Philadelphia's experience is a les
son for every city in the Union.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
but Germany will not have It 80 and In
ssts that the policing shalt be done by

but Germany will not have 1t 40 and In
ssts that the policing shall be done by
tho concerted powers.
That seems to be tho situation, ana
according to reports neither France nor
Germany Is willing to make CONCESSIONS.
All sorts OF compromises arc suggested,
one Of which being the appointment Of
French and Spanish ofTloara "-'sr ma.
tive force. the officers themselves to be
under an inspector belonging to some
neutral power, but In the Moroccan SER
vice. There Is also d sentiment In favor
of referring the whole question to The
Hague arbitration tribunal.
It Is to n,e remembered, however, that
the German and French delegates hnve
been trying to settle their differences out
OF court. and while they have failed to
reach an agreement, the question has
yet to be considered in the general con-
ference. 1t liz intimnted that Germany
may find herself In such small minor
ity as to be forced to accept compro-
mise, or be held responsible for bringing
TIE conference TO deadlock anu iaiiuie'
The United States government is re-
presented In the conference III. Our po-
sition up to this time seems to be rather
that of n locker on. 1t may be that Presi-
dent Roosevelt, who has gained renown
as n peace maker, will come forward at
the psychological moment with solution
OF the problem.
Our President is man Of rich re-
sources. and although accounted man
of war, his most renowned victories have
been those Of peace. Keep sharp look
out. Mr.. President, for the psychological
moment. Opportunities seem to gravtatc
naturally towards those who know how
to grasp and turn them to account
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
The Pure Food Bill.

The passage by the Senate of the
United States OF the pure food bill by a
vote of 6s to A is a notable victory for the
cause of public health.
The bill makes it a misdemeanor to
manufacture or sell adulterated or mis-
branded foods, drugs, medicines or liquors
in the District of Columbia the Terri
tories and the nsular possessions of the
United States, and prohibits the ship
ment of such goods from one state to
another or to foreign country, 1t also
prohibits the receipt of such goods. Pun
ishment by fine of $500 or by imprlson-
ment for one year, or both. is prescribed.
In the case of corporations officials in
charge are made responsible. The Treas
ury Department and the Departments Of
agriculture and Commerce and Labor arc
required to agree on regulations for the
collection and examination of the articles
covered by the bill. butsno specific provi-
sion is made for investigation except by
the Department of Agriculture Tho in
yestgatIons by that department are placed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
THIS DAY INHISTORY
February 23d.

1555-Thomas Wyatt beheaded. He took
the lead in an unsuccessful nsurrec-
ton against the bloody Queen Mary"
1so4-The capital OF Louisiana Territory
removed by Congress from New Or
leans to Donaldsville.
i1s2e-The clipper brig Silas Richards
reached New York in nieteen days
from Liverpool.
1s3o-The Russian government decreed
that all Jesuits entering the country
were to be seized and sent to Siberia.
1e48-John Quincy Adams died.
1854--The Rock Island Railroad completed
from Chicago to the Mississippi River.
1s55-The House passed q bill reducing
the duties on imported goods.
1e61-General Twiggs surrendered govern
ment property in Texas, valued at
sl,2o0,000. to the Confederates.
1s64-Artemus Ward. the famous Amcri-
can humorist. and his agent DR..
Kingston. captured by Indians while
taveling overland to Salt Lake City.
1s74EA pension OF $1,000 yearly granted
by Queen Victoria to the children OF
Dr. Livingstone. the missionary and
explorer, who died In Africa.
1aseThe United States Senate passed
bill appropriating $4,000 for a mon
ument to ex-President Grant, to be
erected in Washington.
1ss5-The Pacific Mail subsidy was re-
stored by Senate appropriation of
100000 for carrying foreign mails.
1894-The Chicago labor troubles of 1894
begun with the calling of strike on
the Stock Exchange building. then
under construction.
1e95-Invitations for the marriage of Anna
Could to Count de Castellnne isslied
1so4-Willam j. Bryan addresses General
Assembly Of Virginia and receives
ovation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
"A Hard-Cider Head,

Capt Ryan, the new British Naval Attache,
said a. Y dinned In Washington; Tho
school farmers s quite Incredible,
AT n harvest supper n feast similar In
was an old farmer who had drank good
deal Of champagne, The moment HIS glass
conrce, II would DO filled again
But the old fellow grew quleter and quiet.
CIR the more champagne he drank. A frown
settled on his forehead. His eyes flashed
angrily under his heavy gray brows.
FINALLY, when tho walter filed HIS glass
with wine for the twelfth or thirteenth time,
he shook his head and said;
James, when are you going to put the
whiskey on the table? These mineral waters
are setting tedious ''--Washngton Post
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
EN- PORIA, VA.
1snecIal to The rImes-plspateh.,

EMPoRIA, VA, February 2a.-Mr.
Freeman s. Vance. State c>linty work
secretary of the Young Mems Christian
Association. was in Emporia this week IN
behalf of the work he represents. Some
announcement was given Mr.. Vance by
the local citizens, and it is to be hoped
that a Young Mems Christian Association
will soon be established In Emporia or
Belfield.
Spring farming is now we'll under way.
and the outlook for heavy farming the
coming season Is very encouraging,
Several hundred bags OF spanish
peanuts were sold w this market this
week Practically half of the peanut
yield is vet to be marketed from Greenes-
willie county.
More than a half dozen good sized
farms have been sold recently to Western
farmers, who are now locating around
Emporln.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
MORE KNOTS TIED in
THE MARRIAGE CORDS.
National Divorce Congress Adopts
Many More Resolutions Re-
lating to Matrimony.
lRy Associated Press.)

. 4 .
& WASHINGTON, February 22.-rhe Ma
3tIonal divorce Congress to-day adopted
the following additional paragraphs re-
ported by the committee on resolutions:
"a decree should not be'graHted unless
the cause is shown by affirmative proof.
inside from any admissions on the part of
the respondent,
"a. final decree dlssolving the marriage
tie SO completely as to permit the re-
marriage Of party should not become
operative until the lapse Of reasonable
time after hearing or trial upon The
merits of the, cause. The Wisconsin, I'LL
nois and Cnliafornia rule Of one year is
recommended"
The committee on resolutions was d.
Erected to draft a bill emhodying the
principles laid down in the resolutions
with a view to securing action by the
State legislatures which will crystall1e
into law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
GOVERNOR REVOKEs
C00PER's SENTENCE
Public's Expectations Will Not
Take Place To-day in Alleged
Murders Case
(By Associated Press.)

TAMPA, FLA, February Pan In
junction to prevent Sheriff Freeman, of
De Soto county, from hanging Isaiah p.
Cooper, sentenced to pay the death PEN
atty at Arcadia tomorrow for the muir
der OF Marshal Bowman, of Punta Gorda'
three years ago, was asked from Circuit
Judge Wall to-day by c. I. Harrison, rep
resenting the defendant. on the ground
that Governor Broward had no authority
TO issue a new death warrant until Cooper
had been again arraigned in court and
resentenced After argument Judge Wall
denied the petition for Injunction. and 1t
is believed the hanging will occur to-mor-
row at noon. Cooper is expected to make
a statement on the gallows, which may
implicate other persons in the killing OF
Bowman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
A Chance for Our President

The news from Algeciras Is gloomy,
A spirit OF pessimism prevails among the
foreign delegates, although our own re-
preventative, Mr. White, is still hopeful
that al complications win be straightened
out ana al questions IN dispute salts
faetofiiy adjusted There is in fact but
one serious question and that is tn,
policing Of Morocco France owns Aleiers
which borders on Morocco ana is, there.
fore. more vitality Interested man other
powers. IN addition the trade Of; Franco
with Morocco Is said TO he greater Than
tysat Of any other European nation. 70,
thar reason, France wants to assume Tho
respbnsn5ilIty Of exercising police powe,
ever the turbulent population Of Morocco
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
TARIFF WAR With
GERMANY AVOIDED.
Reichstag Passes Governments
Proposal to Extend Reciprocity
to First and Second Readings
(By Associated Press.l


BERLIN. February o2.-The Reichstas
to-day passed the first and second real-
ings without amendment. OF the govern
mcnt's proposal TO extend reciprocal tnr-
if rates to the United States until June
80. 1907.
Chancellor Won Buclow made state
ment In which he said the imperial gov
eminent asked the Reichstag to authorizes
the application OF the treaty rates to the
United States not as a right under the
most favored nation interpretation, bur
in order that the negotiations pending
might still be conducted to n satisfac-
tory end and because II was in the inter-
est OF both countries to avoid a tariff
war The chancellor said he placed n
high value on good political relations be-
tween Germany and the United Statns
which were a blessing to both lands. but
1t would be deceptive to believe that he
would buy political friendship by thu
sacrifice OF Ger,nany's economic inter-
ests. The grounds OF the governments
proposal were that a tariff war which
must only be resorted to In case of neces-
sity. would damage not only Germany's
shipping interests but other important
departments OF industry. Although the
United States would be injured III ita
exports, which had grown considerable.
the advantage of such war would rest
with third country The chancellor pre-
sumably meant Great Britain
Summarizing n note from Secretary
Root TO Ambassador Sternburg, Princs
Won Buclow said as soon as the German
conventional tariff has been granted
to the United States. the President will
publish a proclamation granting Ger
many continuance of the advantages
OF section three of the Dinglcy tariff.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
Geological Survey,

Senate bill No. 1913, providing for state
geological survey, has passed the senntc
but seems to be hung up in the Finance
Committee of the House. Let the bill be
reported and pass. 1t calls for small
appropriation. but the money thus ex-
pended will be a splendid investment for
the State We hope tho House will not
overlook this important measure in the
rush of closing hours. Virginia is the
only Southern State, save Florida, which
has made no provision for geological
survey. and Virginia is rich in mineral
resources.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

The OifflcuIty.-Nell: Miss Oldgirl says
Jack Is too fast for her Belle: Cant
Satch him, Philadelphia Record.
Neither Did erIdset.-NIrs Hiram offen:
why Bridget, at this rate my dishes
won't last any time" Bridget: Don't
Sc worry. ma'am: they'll last as long ms
will. fur I'll be 'aving We the morrow"
Philadelphia Press.
Recovering From OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
looking better than you were a few weeks
ago" remarked Nordy. I'm feeling bet
ter" responded Butts. MY children de-
molished the last of their Christmas toys
the other day."-Louisvile Courier-Jour-
nal.
slmplifed Housekeeping. Intimate
Friend: Don't you dread the trials of
housekeeping" Prospective Bride:
why, no-o-o-o! 1t will be a picnic. We
are going to have all the cooking brought
in and all the work sent out.''-Chicago
Tribune.
Libraries and Reading Matter.-New-
rich furnishing his library: Let me sec.
Now, I've got all the sets OF standard
authors. bound in calf-Dickens, Scott
and all them felers.,'t Clerk: Yes. SIR
Newrich: Now, I'll want something to
read. Say. have you got complete set
of Old Sleuth'?''-Philadelphi Record.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
Rhymes far 5o-Deu
The Author.

The Author.
The author has n nicer lot
Than that enjoyed by me:
l have to labor; he does not.
80 far us can see.
He works one hour every day
CTS all that art can beaD,
A-lol!ing In u handsome way
inside an easy-chair.
His secretary short-hands down
The Language he emits:
lie pauses now and then to frown
Or exercise his wits.
1t only lasts one hour per day,
And then his time Is free
To idle In the incest way
SO different from mel
He keeps 1t UP a month or two,
That daily little talk,
Ana then, his novel being through,
He mails 1t to Moo York.
The mum then showers in pecks
yet he seems quite unawed:
Ills next works but to cash the checks
And rest n year abroad.
The authors lots so blthe and gay
too've resolved to write:
l bought fountain pen to-day
And start IL book tonight.
II. S. H.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
Florida Men Acquitted.

fBy Associated PressJ
TAMPA FLA, Feb. 22.--When the state
rested In the trial of sam Wilder and Hopkins
Wilder charged with the murder ny dr q ,,, ofs as
while hauling a load OF melons along the coun-
ty road near plant city. attorneys for the
defense made motion that the court order ger "a
verdict OF acnLittal. After argument Judge
Buiiock granted the motion and instructed 4
verdict OF acqu,tai. which was duly Lenderdd
mony presented by the state. holding tina!
while iii-feeling had been shown on the par
OF the Wilder family against Brannen. no EVIL
dence sufficiently strong to connect the de-
PENDANTS with the crime had been produced
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
ALLEGED COMPLETELY
OF WOMAN IN CRIME
nv AssocIa,ea press.

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. Ga. Feb. 2-Mell Adkins
his uncle AieSa Adkins. and Mrs. H. ~.
Aiken have been arrested In this county Tor
completely in the mysterious shooting and al
most fatal injurying OF u. II. Aiken on a pull
lie road in this county February 10th. pri-
vatn detective who has been working on the
case says that he has notes that passed pc.
tween Mrs Aiken and Nell Adkins. showing
that a conspiracy existed between the two.
n is stated tina, others may be involved. All
men have been lodged in jail here: Aiken re-
fuses TO believe In his wifes alleged COM
pIciiy in the crime.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

A writer inSone OF our Northern con-
temporarIes wants to know If there is
any reason in law or morals that would
Justify the attitude that so many per-
sons take with reference to crimes COM
mitted by colored persons. rs brutal
crime" he asks. amy more brutal or
any more horrible because 1t Is COM
mtted by colored man rather than by n
white or red man-in other words, Is there
such thing as color in crime or does
the color of the dark skin criminal make
the crime of a deeper hue?"
There is one phase of this question
which is too delicate to be discussed in
the public print; but 1t ought to be appa-
rent. without discussion, to any white
man that there is nameless crime
against women OF the white race which
is exaggerated and made more horrible
when the brutal assailant has a dark
skin. How can any decent white man
take different view?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
Snake on the Gas Meter

Arch Davenport, Fort Scott Joker, turned
q large snake loose In his cellar under his
house; The gas meter was also In the collar
n an, for six months his snaKeship forced the
gas company 10 give Davenport n fiat rate OH
his gas bin, Tho young man who reads thu
meter , never go nearer i than the door Last
ing Of the meter showed that Davenport had
paid paid for only half the gas he had used ile
Kansas CITY Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

The late Constitutional Convention was
the ablest body OF men assembled In Vlr-
glna In forty years. This convention
provided for. the passage OF Torrens
system OF registration Of land titles.
Shall the Legislature now fall to carry
out that wise provision?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
Art rs long, and taxed art even l,nger.

Those owners OF real estate In Virginia
who wish to escape the medieval shack
les which our present laws for recording
and conveying titles put upon them, will
note With Interest those members of the
House Of Delegates who vote to keep
these shackles on them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

The proceedings under the Torrens law
to register a title to land are not obllaa.
tory-they are optional, II this owner Of
the land does not want a Torrens title,
he can keep the one he has. Why refuse
the many who want a Torrens title, the
benefit Of this law. merely because some
landowners do not want one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23
Richnonders il New York.

Especial to The lIlmcs:!1IspHtcH.1
NEW YORK. February 22-Bartholdi.
C. Whiting and wife; Ashland, ]. 3.
Latham; Breslin, ]. II. Reed. Jr.; Gllsey:
s. Benheim, j. Nv. Tyler. M. B. Angle:,
Broadway Central, w. r. Movers; lpl-
perial, j. b. Lawrence and wife; Cumber-
land; A, G. Hanford and wife, s. Ben-
helm. s.s,s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

To decide on lock canal is not nee
essarily to provide the key to the sit
cation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

The opponents to progress and Improve.
ment In Virginia may be known by the
votes cast against the Torrens bill for
registering land now before the House Of
Delegates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

thomas w Lawson reminds many peo-
pie of the shrinking early violet He is
so different.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

There appears to be a quiet hut pro-
nounced effort on in Washington to make
hash OF the pure food bill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

What reason or Justice can there be In
refusing to the rest Of Virginia safe
and convenient method of registering and
conveying lands because he claimants Of
some mountain land In Southwestern Vlr.
einIa are doubtful Of their ttles7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-23

Philadelphia has spent the past year
in getting out al, improved edition Of
herself.