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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

tory powers. Representative Burton's Is
moro explicit. IT provides for co-opera-
ton with the Canadian commission Tor
the preservation of Niagara Falls in their
present condition" and looks to the nc
QUESTION Of the falls under Federal con
troi.
Federal control of Niagara. undoubtcd-
ly, is what is wanted. The government
should acquire tho area about, the fails
and preserve It as n great natural PARK,
like Yellowstone. Further powcr-plant
concessions would be out OF the qes-
tion then, and 1t seems. only then. me
first step toward this desired consuninh-
ton, however lies in negotiations not
with Canada. but with the State of New
York, to which belongs the American
side of the falls. Until New York has
coded this area to the United States, says
the Brooklyn Eagle. ut would lie futile
To open negotiations with Ottawa. = When
New York has evidenced its Willingness
to make this contribution to so surely
deserving n caursc. it Will be time enough
to take up with the matter with Canada
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
The Right to Be Educated.

E,ditor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-,rhe subject of compulsory educa-
ton has for some time been claiming
more than ordinary attention from hoe
only the press but from the Pubic a.
large. and its interest seems 10 DC COLI
stantly increasing. instead or anatlIs,
am glad to SEQ that you are taking what
4 consider TO be tho right side of this
question. for your paper is we'll recos-
nized avenue through which the standard
~ education and general progress OF the
country is put upon a higher plane.
uhnt 1T Is the function of government
- nrovide schools for its children, Is a
we'll established fact, and that II shouid
also be the function of government to
compel the children to attend, Is no less
apparent, and, as you have said, the Tune
viii soon come when the State Will eXer-
else this right. 1t may not, and, dare
say. should not, be we'll to go into< 100
suddenly. 1t would be we'll to compel
str,nr able-bodied parents to send their
5children to school from the time they
., "a old enough to 80 until, say, they are
twelve or fourteen years of age. rms
ID q formative period In a chtld's ire
when much good can be done. II the
child never has an opportunity to go to
school again. This would be q step for
ward in compulsory education, and would
do much good
me state cannot afford to allow its
nonulation to grow up in ignorance, foS
the effect OF educating people Is to In
crease the country's wealth Education
has a commercial value. and Is an asset.
rho number of persons fitted to direct
and superintend any industrial enterprise
or even to execute any process which
cannot be reduced to an affair of memory
and routine, is always far short of de-
mand, as is evidenced by the enormous
dlfference between the salaries paid such
persons and the wages OF an ordinary
lahorer.
Tho better educated the lower classes,
the better are their morals, and they are,
therefore,, more trustworthy, They are
more sober, they are discreet In their
enjoyments. which are of moro ray
tiona and refined kind. They have q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
Captain Joseph E. Willard.

The General Assembly, in joint ses-
sion on Friday last. unanimously con-
hrmed the nomination of Corporation
Commissioner Captain Joseph Il. Willard.
for the unexpred term of Hon. Henry
Fairfax, resigned. and for the new term
of six years, beginning February L. 1906.
The joint session, which WAS executive.
lasted but Il few moments and the body
acted with perfect harmony and unan-
unity on Captain Wizards appointment
This action on the part of the Iesis
lature will be met with hearty approval
not only in this section of Virginia.
where the high character and marked
executive ability of Captain Willard is
best known. but throughout the entire
Stnte.--EauQuier Democrat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
Why Abolish the Inspection?

We are amazed that the House with
little discussion and apparently without
deliberation or due consideration should
have passed with one dissenting vote only,
the resolution to abolish the offices of
district school supervisors and Inspectors.
Our Information is that these inspectors
have done admirable work and that there
has been marked Improvement in the
public school system in the rural dis
tricts since they began their tours. This
information comes especially from two
distinguished educators who haYe;traveled
over the State apd have kept n close
eye upon the work of the inspectors
One of these gentlemen Says that In his
view it would be the worst step back
ward the State has yet taken in the
matter of public education, to retire the
inspectors, and that IL 1t should be done
he would feel like throwing up his hands
and abandoning his own work.
The county superintendent are poofly
paid and cannot afford In many in
stances to give much of their time to
the schools. They are responsible to no.
body but the State Board of Edrca-
of that board to look after the superln-
tendcnts? The inspectors are supplying
an Imperative need. and 1t would be II
severe blow to the educational system,
OF the state TO put them out of commits
sion.
What Is the reason for 1t? The only
plea we have heard is that they are eN-
pensive They cost the State about sl0,-
OOo year against s54,966 for superlntend-
ents: S0,446 commissions to treasurers
for handling the school funds: s30,s7S for
district clerks. and sll.523 for school
trustee electoral boards. These figures
are hurriedly gathered and may not be
strictly accurate, but they give a far:
| idea of what the State is spending toy
! other school officers.
| Twenty thousand and more for distric,
| clerks, and yet it Is an extravaganza tc
| spend ten thousand for inspectors who
! give their whole time and best endeaVol
to the important work of travelling over
the State. arousing sentiment and super
visins the school system!
The Senate has referred the resolution
to the Committee on Public Institution.
and Education, and we beg that mem
beers OF that committee will at least thor
oughly Investigate and inform themselvc;
as to the value of the inspection system
in this and other States before MAKING
| rpnort To the general hDly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
Views of the
Virginia Editors
The Geological Survey.

Speaking of the proposed geological
survey. the Dnnvllle Register says:
Apart from this and some kindred diff
iicult,es that might arise, the Develop
ment of the scheme proposed by Senator
Rison Should be fruitful OF splendid re-
suits. The State still has much hidden
wealth IN minerals, mineral waters and
In SOIL adaptations which such a survey
would tend to bring TO light. The facts
that might be gathered in that way
would not only be good advertisement
70 send abroad. but would he vastly use
ful to peoplesin the State. The proposed
legislation may need to be somewhat
guarded, but In a general way IL looks
to beneficent results and is to be COM
mended. AT any rate. 1t is worthy OF
careful consideration, because some such
work seems to be among the needs of
the State at this time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
Preserving Niagara.

The continued abuse of Niagara Falls
az one of the most striking beauties OF
a bountful nature. Niagara should be
worthy, If anything is, of careful pre-
servation. That 1t is now getting precisely
familiar story, Gigantic power houses
struck along it's sides have not tended
10 enhance its original beauty, Even
worse. the falls themselves are being
American fall has already been greatly
checked and had all outstanding conces-
sions now been taken up, would be re-
duced TO a mere trckle.
Harvesting Niagara for power purposes
has proved to be profitable pastme.
and rapacious companies have freely in
dulged in 1t. Notwithstanding corpora
lions are not greatly concerned in the
preservation of natural beauties They
are perfectly willing to destroy. Niagara
IL they can obtain the necessary fran
chises. Hitherto this has not appeared a
difficult feat. ii rests with the people ia
decide whether this shall be made more
dificult for the future.
Two bills have recently been intro
ii duced In Congress framed to make the
further depletion OF Niagara an ln,possi-
4 hlity.' Senator Platt's calls for an inves-
tigatiys commission, with recon,nenda-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
Virginia Mules.

West Virginia and certain parts of
Southwest Virginia, is rapidly becoming
a mulc-buying section. Mules are more
and more in demand each year, and the
demand will continue to increase. These
hardy little animals are easily raised,
costing less than horses to winter. and
maturing earlier. Like a goat they can
live on brush and dead grass, and do
little or no kicking about It. Would it
noe be well for the farmers of this sec
tion. having every facility for doing so,
TO raise more mules? George Lewis and
steele & Son ship carloads Of mules here
from ST. Louis and other places. Why
not supply part of this demand here?-
Clinch Valley News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
HEAR REPORTS ON
EDUCATIONAL WORK.
Important Meeting Will Be Held
at Y. M. C.. A. This After
III noon.
A citizens meeting has been called to

citizens meeting has been called to
be held in the blue parlor of the y. M.
c.. A. to-day at 4:3O p. N.
The object OF this meeting Is to hear
the reports on the educational work done
In this city and State during the past
year, and to devise ways and means for
the further carrying on of this work.
This meeting will be similar to the one
held in the Marshall house about a year
ago, and will be presided over by Mr..
Joseph Bryan. Addresses will be made
by Governor Montague, DR.. Alderman
and others. At that time will be read
reports of the chalrmen of the various
committees as follows;
School Leagues, Mrs. l.. r. Dashiell.
Press: Attendance, James Cannon, Jr.
Local Taxation, V. v. Painter.
Field Work, Robert Frazer.
Libraries, ]. p, Kennedy.
Legislation. j. Garland Pollard.
This association is n union of all ed-
vocational interests of the State, includ-
ing public schools and all the institu-
tons of learning. 1t Is distinctly citl-
zens movement for the promotion and
upbuilding of educational interests, AS
a result of the meeting held in the Mar.
shall house above mentioned, the great
May campaign of last year, which so
aroused the State In these matters, was
had, when over ono thousand speechel
were made in the state, sprang,
Tho recent meeting In Lynchburg, al
which there were over five hundred del
egates in every section of the State, was
held under the auspices of this asso-
citation, s,
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Remove Not the Landmarks.
Editor. of The -Dispatch:
sir,.l am very sorry 70 note tne H., H.
Port Nh thas the odd ! hal m9ugs sa ' 70
1 be doomnd--for grass.
one argument for it's demolition II tllit
| y is only about sixty years old' a M.
will be duly enquired into. for 1T may
be OF the greatest sentimental value ana
the little space which would be gain
few square yards only. II makes up In
I height for its limited base.
| J have thought Of this house IN cor, con
rights resolutions. of 1i9s-'9o in which.
we think that Jefferson and the states
OF Virginia and Kentucky. prominently
| figured.
Questions Is not this odd Bell House
the arsenal of Virginia, of which there
was much talk in the old Congress? AS
! the outcome OF the Madison resolutions
jit was broached in Congress that Vir-
gina was. building an arsenal in Rich
mond with u view to secession, IL the
other States did not treat her rightly
| II 1t Is discovered that no such old his
torical associations attach to the house.
It's recent history should serve 10 pro
tect 1t. For it Is associated with the
Governors Guard before the Civil War.
| It's bell doubtless rung out when Vir-
ginia seeded from the, Union, and dur
ing the civil WAR its bell was rung wren
ever the invader. was near.
This served 10 call out the reserves.
commanded by Colonies Dansfortli and
Evans How many times Il rung! II
such relic stood in Philadelphia or III
New York city. even the latter with it's
coniclastic spirit, or the sake of mod
crn progress. would consider 1t price
less. Plant the Virginia creeper about
it base and let 1t remain as an ivy
mantled tower"
For years 1t told the time Of day from
its belfry, and when the departed hero
was taken to Hollywood or TO Oakwood
III sometimes served the use of the taps.
Very truly yours.
Alcott, w. Va. IHOS. r. EVANS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
THIS DAWN HISTORY
January 30tll.

7so4-Mungo Park, the famous explorer,
started on his second expedition to
Africa, which cost him his life.
1S05-The French fleet sailed from Tou-
lon with 5000 troops, to occupy the
ports of Sicily and Naples
1s30-Ten thousand MeXicnns ordered ia
the borders of Texas to prevent the
smuggling so largely carried on
through Texas by Americans
1s41-The town of Mayaguez, Porto Rico,
consisting of about 600 buildings con-
sumed by fire. Loss estimated at
from two to four millions of dollars.
1s52-The King of Naples confiscated the
property of Neapolitan emlgrants
1s54-The Tchuantepec Railroad opened
in the presence of leading officials of
the Mexican government.
1s55-Herman Knickerbocker died. aged
seventy-fve known as the Prince OF
schaghtlcoke, being the third in de-
scent from the original settler there.
1s6t-North Carolina Legislature sub
mtted'thc convention question to the
of the will OF the people being con-
suited in regard to the question OF
secession. The revenue cutters Cass
at Mobile, and McLelland, Mt New
Orleans, surrendered to the Confed-
crate authorities
1se4-Bishop Ames.- of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.. acting for the Was
Department. took forcible possession
of the Methodist churches of New
Orleans and assigned army chaplains
to preach in them.
1s65-The military court at Ciirinnati
sentenced S. b. Davis to be hanged
as Confederate spy.
3ts7e-Marshal Mcmahon resigned the
presidency OF the French Republic.
NJ. Jules Grevy elected President by
563 votes to 90 in the National Assem-
bly,, in joint session.
18s+-The bodies OF Lieutenant DeLonG
and other members OF the Jeanette
Arctic expedition escorted through
the streets of Moscow, en- route to the
United States.
19o5-Russia's estimated losses IN Hun
River battle, 10000; Japans, 5000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
The Peanut Industry.

food of man ana child and beast, but the
sawdust Of the circus. The lions roar. The
c,lowntpours out his pleasantries. The ten
der cracking Of shells Ii; heard all around.
Peanuts! Peanuts In the South, the West,
the North. In the United States, nut
contemporary tells US; are 3ao, ooo acres I,s,s Of
hundred million pounds Of peanuts, worth
slle0,O00. are produced here every, yenr,
and yet people tally OF peanut. poilticlmnls
contemptuously, There are whole, epic
poems In the peanut It is accemplish he'd,
the Admiral Crichton OF nuts Every part
OF y Is useful. IT beats peas nnd corn as
riches the sou as well as the, farmer,
Praise. honor, and ent the peanut ri. very
body's Magazine. -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
+. Kennedy. Lceiplatlon. j. Garland

j. r. Kennedy; Legislation, j. Garland
Pollard.
Tho meeting will he held under the au-
spices of the Cooperative Education AS
sociation of Virginia, which has done so
much for educational work In this State.
This tasuciation Is not working for pay
or fame but solely for the cnuso which
It represents. The Dispatch knows
the value Of its services, and hopes that
there will lie a large attendance at the
meeting this afternoon of those who
feel an interest in educational progress.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
The Producers Paw the Tax.

If the people could once get 1t firmly
fixed in their heads that the producers
pay all the taxes, no matter what the
manner of their collection, they would
take steps to destroy those insdious
sytems of laying tribute that lull the
people TO repose, enabling those who kr.av,
no better to deceive themselves, and male.
ing liars of those who do know better
If the people could once recognize the
lnqu'ty of indirect taxation, they would
sweep it out of existence and never per-
nit it srcturn.-Staunton Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
A Recognition of Merit.

The action of the State hospital board
recently in selecting DIR. William f..
Drewry, of the Central Insane Hospital
at Petersburg. as successor to the late
Superintendent Blackboard at Stanton.
was a striking recognition of the effec-
tive service and admirable equipment of
DIR. Drewry.4Newport News Times
Herald
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
Spare the Bell Tower.

Surely the General Assembly will not
enact into law tho bill proposing the re-
moval Of the old Bell Tower on the
Capitol Square. This is one 81 the land
marks of the city and State and one
around which many sacred memories
cluster. In war times this old bell more
than once sounded the call that brought
the people of Richmond together for tho
defense of the city against the enemy.
The people of Richmond do not wish
this old landmark of days that are gone
hut not forgotten removed; and the mat
ter is one in which our lawmakers VIII
hardly ignore the voice of our people.
Let the old tower stand!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
Merely Joking

Insult on InIury.--"And she refused
you?" Yes, and insulted me into the
bargain" declared the elderly millionaire.
How was that?" she said she would
be a daughter to me."-Houston Chron-
ic!e.
In socety.-''Why don't you marry
Cholly Gotrox?" "ile smokes cigarettes,
and they're a slow poison 'Ah. i don't
blame you for preferring something quick
er,"-Houston Chronicle.
Dubious Pralse.-Rimer:s ~ showed this
sonnet to Crittlck and he seemed quite
struck with 1t. He liked the idea, any
way Brishtlcy Qncredulously): ''1s it
possible?" Rmer. Yes; I told him this
was my idea of perfect sonnet, and he
said the idea was certainly original. -
Philadelphia Press
A Distlncton,-"Yo must have money
to be able to offer me so beautiful an.
engagement ring. Must have had
money, you mean Houston Post.
Loeis.-Conductor How old is that
child?'' Mother Indignantly: do l
look old enough to have child old
enough to pay fare?"--New York Mail
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
Mild Retribution.

"Sooner or later, political boss Ia
bound to be retired" said one reformer,
Yves" answered the other, hut by this ,
has accumulated so much wealth that, hi
schn usually afford to retire, Nv Washing
ton Star. NJ Issi.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

When Grover Cleveland wrote to the
projectors of 'Fads and Fancies' to say
II certainly deem myself fortunate IN
the possession of the book" he was OBJ
viously entirely ignorant OF the books
history and nature. Now that turning
on of the light has brought him bet
ter Information. there can be no doubt
that he certainly deems himself unfor-
tunate in It's possession. If Mr.. Cleveland
is indignant at the way in which his con-
fldencc was imposed upon, he has the
most unimpeachablc reasons for feeling
that way To be tricked into expressing
approval for disreputable project Is an
experience calculated to strain the for
bearance OF the most forbearing of hon
est-minded men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

So far the Russian revolution has
shown no signs of improving with age.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

Agility in bomb-dodging continues to
be prime requisite for Russian minis
ters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
A Fair CHANC.E

Is all we ask in order to demons
strate the wonderful merit Of Hos
letters Stomach Isittcrs in cases of
Stomach, Liver or Bowel disorders.
You'll be agreeably surprised and
wonder why you suffered so long
when the medicine TO cure You was
within reach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

Uncle Joe Cannon bids fair to remain
the dressest Speaker yet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

Judge Deuel. is almost as great an or
nament to the bench as his celebrated
colleague, Judge Hamilton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

Mr.. Cleveland intimates that he is sat-
is1ed with his place as insurance rebate
referee. SO, no doubt, are the insurance
companies. An ex-Presdent, at $4,000
a year, is bit of bargain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

Major l.. II. Christian, secretary of the
Virginia Game Protective Association,
contributes an article in to-day's paper
on game protection, which will interest
members of the General Assembly.
Major Christian is live sportsman and
a man of good sense. His views are
always worthy of consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

But Princess Ena has the satisfaction
of knowing that she has caught the
most royal nirt in Europe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

1t still bids fair to be rather a chilly
winter for the wickedest Mann-kind.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BlTTERS

Is the only medicine you need to
cure Poor Appetite, IVlatulency,
Heartburn, Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Chills, Colds, Grippe, Costivcncss or
Biliousncss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30
TELEPHONES.

Editorial Department.. .O30
Circulation Observation-Disclosures. 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-30

Washington Bureau. sol 18th st., N. w.
Manchester Bureau. .fto2 Hull st.
Petersburg Bureau. ...4A N. Sycamore st.
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Voice Of
the People
Remove Not the Landmarks.

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VI NANks ka.las fzsss Ls@ss sASa4 n tfla
tsnkess
N the ssSuIt ii > nsttahsF ef chit
ftfsn uftliaznn . click ef asNansits -
. playthlnK. Willie. thsI tvysafsela
son nf Mr. ana Mrs A. q Hahn. well
knNwn residents of sioux FAlls, had
sonss Of HE fingers blown or and
narrowly escaped with his life.
In some manner, which has not yet
been explained. the boy and some
companions secured possession Of the
dynamite. which was iA q small stick.
After playing with Il for y tins enc
OF the party noticed o fuAe. and upon
hin suggestion the fuse ives itEhted
and tin can was placed over the
dynamite.
After waiting some little time. and
the expected explosion not taktne
place. Willie Hahn approached tho
dynamite for the purpose OF ascertain
ing what as wrong. He lifted the tin
can and had just grasped the dyna-
mite when It exploded. The force Of
the explosion was safiicient TO blow
away two fingers and the thumb on
the left hand and the end Of the
thumb and first finger on the right
hand.