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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
The Morals of the Theatre.

Clyde Fitch, the dramatist, has been
giving some interesting talks in New
York on the morals of the theatre. His
to the theatres and create their own
demand as n part Of its social duty; that
if the good public does not go. the bad
pubic will go; that the demand has
much to do with the supply. Just how
great a power the theatre may be-
come added Mr.. Fitch, "is primarily in
the hands of the public The reward or
punishment lies in your own hands. You
can come or you can stay away If you
let the theatre stay in the hands OF the
lcentious. that element will get what it
wants, and some OF us who write plays
will have to retire to seclusion.
Our readers will recognize in these
observations views often expressed in
The Times-Dispatch, for which. of
course, we claim no originality. 1t g
fact apparent that in this, as in o.l
other commercial matters. the law of
demand and supply obtains. Ike theatre
is run for the purpose of making money.
and plays are written very lafSely for
the same purpose. No playwright will
give his time to work which l,t knows
will not. be accepted by the theatrical
manager and no theatrical manager who
Carries on business for gain will produce
at his theatre plays which the people
will not pay to see. 1t Is not question
of merit, but question of popular taste
Playwrights and theatrical managers arc
not missionaries.
The all-important question is this: Will
church members and all who are inter-
ested in public morals turn their bdcis
to a depraved taste. or will they UNDER
take to create demand for good play S !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
A Falling Off in immigration.

Mir. Broughton Brandcnburg, president
OF the National Institute of lmmigra-
ton. is II pretty good authority on the
alien question generally For three years
his forecast of probable immigration has
been within 5000 OF the actual figures.
II IS interesting. therefore, to note his
prophecy that the number of foreigners
entering the United States in 1905 will
show "a decrease of some 10000 under last
years total
Various causes have led Mr.. Brandon
burg to this conclusion. Ordinarily with
the coming of winter, many imported
Americans depart for Europe, to return
ii the spring and be recounted in the
immigration figures for that year. This
year. on account of the. extraordinarily
mild winter, most of them have stayed
here and kept steadily at work For the
same reason the labor market is now
over most of the country so easy as to
act as a check on the hitherto rising
influx The threats of a gigantic coal
strike have also doubtless acted as
a deterrent, and the Increased solidarity
of the Jews in Russia, owing to their
common msfOrtunes, is considered as
probable ground for II heavy falling off
liz the Immigration from that quarter
Agricultural and other troubles in Cuba
and Spain, on the other hand, linked
with the scarcity of labor in the South,
may bring in some thousands of Latins,
and some increase in North of Europe
settlers is expected TO result from the in
cipfent campaigns in the Southern States.
Mr.. Brandenburgs predictions are
founded on reason, and his past expert
ence bears tesGhionysto their ,presump-
tive accuracS 4 decrease in immigra-
ton is not at all what the South is look
ing for. The time has come when II
does not suffice to leave so important a
matter MS this TO the. vicissitudes OF
chance, or to such measures as memo
rializing Congress for vague legislation.
The expanding South ID hungry for new
settlers OF the right sort. 1t can take
care of millions of them. The syste-
n'ltlc campaigning which. in its cmbry-
onic stages. foreshadows a "sIght in
crease" OF desirable Northern Europeans
Ill 1906. should now be so extended and
developed as TO make that Increment far
more substantial in another year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
HOUSE PASSES
THE CATION BILL
Measure Creating a Bureau OF
Insurance is up to" tile
Senate Sow.
INVESTIGATE v. P. l. AND v. M. L.
Resolution Adopted Calling for
Inquiries Along These
Lines.

The Legislature opened ZIP the week
With hard work in both Houses, and Il
good many measures We're disposed OF
Tho two Houses adopted resolutions
calling for Investigations at the Virginia
Military Institute and Virginia Polytcch
mic Institute. In the House 1t was de-
termlncd to meet at IL O'Clock instead
OF noon each day. The Cation general
insurance bill was passed by the House
and 1t was not debated In any respect.
The patron explained the bill briefly
and put upon 1t some amendments, all
of which We're consequential. The bill
creates n Bureau of insurance. authorizes
the Legislature to appoint commits
sioner and readJust all the statutes OH
the subject of insurance in the state.
The House rejected the bill offered by
Mr.. Onld. Respecting tho running of
freight trains on Sunday. after 1t had
been so amended in committee as to
make 1t Objectionable to the patron,
and acceptable to the railroads.
Both Houses wasted a good deal of
time debating the question of trying to
save time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Rhymes >o,. 5o-Dgy
The Old Story.

=
II the hero OF the novel only knew that
Gro the end.
He would hlye the villain working as
his slave.
And. through perls safely wadin', was to
win thesfovely maiden,
s-Whnt a lot of needless worry 1t would
save!
II we could take the heroine and whisper
In her ear:
Come. ;dearie, give the worthy Paul
his rights,
For that fascinating stranger means you
unsupported dnnger"--
Our remarks would save her many
sleepless nights.
II the villain could but know that
though he prospercd for while.
He was sure to be loser in the
strife:
II he knew the hero's muscles were In
vincible at ttisses.
am bound to think he'd lead bet
ter life.
II the novelist suspected that his time
Worn little tale
Seemed to some of us remarkably like
rot,
1opne his cerebelum might bestir his
brains and tell 'em
They might we'll evolve little newer
plot.
H. S. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Merely Joking

The Editors Terms.-"aIay I read you
my last poem?. 'You may. II it really
is. '-Cleveland Leader.
The Necessary PubIlc.-"You have very
little consideration for tho public. .
There you wrong me- answered Mr.
Dustin StaN. ~ believe In taking care of
the public. Think what would happen
TO my various business enterprises II the
public We're to become eXtfnct."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Real Troube.-"Isn't it a fact.
professor, that the troubles of society are
caused by one-half Of the world not know
ing how the other half lives?" "My dear
Sir, the troubles come from the one-half
trying to find out.''-Ch:cago Tribune.
Waiting for Fortune.-"T That man was
a waiter for ten years, and now he's
worth a million IAN for waiting ten
years.? Yes his rich uncle died then
Philadelphia Ledger.
Not What George Meant.-George
m Path. than remain single, would YOU
asked you?" Cara: "Oh. George, this is
so sudden"-Chcago Daily News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
THISDAYIN HISTORY
February 9th.

212-Geta, Emperor OF Rome. slain by his
brother, Caracalla. who was melted
to the deed by jealousy.
1eo4-The first savings bank in England
for the benefit Of the poorer classes
established at Tottenham.
1so5-Napoleon started on his second
journey across the Alps into Italy.
War was inevitable, and Bonaparte's
policy was to strike the first blow.
1s53-Paul Frederick Augustus, regning
Duke OF Odenburgh. died, aged sew
enty.
1s54-'rhc ultimatum Of England and
France sent to st. Petersburg. Lieu
tenant St John, the British engineer
attached to the unfortunate Darlen
expedition. arrived at Panama after
almost incredible hnrdships.
1862-Columbus evacuated by the Confcd-
crates.
1se3-The Confederate steamer Nashville.
while attempting to run the blockade,
got aground near Fort McAllistcr, and
was destroyed by the blackadng fleet.
1s74-The Japanese rebel army began the
siege Of Nagasaki; foreign residents
took refuge In warships In the harbor.
1s7s-The United States Senate passed
the civil rights bill. and the House
approved the force bill.
1884 British forces, under General Graz
ham, advanced on osman Dlgma's
army at Suakin, Egypt.
1se5-Lord salisbury's motion to censurc
Gladstone adopted by the House of
Lords. but a similar motion was de-
fcated in the Commons.
1894 Russian and German soldiers en-
gagged In fight on the frontier, and
European capitals feared war was
imminent.
The Greater New York bill passed
the Senate at Albany.
1895 -Postmaster- General Blsscll, of
Cleveland's Cabinet. resigned. w. L..
Wilson succeeded to the portfolio.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

of cities.
To amend an act entitled an act to establish a
normal school at William and Mary College.
To put into effective operation the ptovisions
of the constitution relating 10 the creation.
appointment and organization OF the state
Corporation Commission
To amend section 3ess OF the Code OF Vir-
gina.
TO amend section IS OF the Code OF Virginia.
relating to keeping open the state Library.
To amend and fe-ennct section II OF an act
entitled AN act TO establish q dhpensarg for
the sale of intoxicating liquors In JerIsaiefii
Magisteriai District, Southampton county, Va"
To amend section 253s OF the Code OF virginia.
conferrIng upon the Common Council of the
city OF Winchester power 10 elect police JUS
ticc of said city.
To authorize the issuance OF one hundred
thousand dollars bonds By the city OF New
port News ,
billy of common carriers.
To INCORPORATE the town of Appalachian. In the
county OF Wise.
in southampton. Sussex and Greenssiiie coun-
ties,
Bills introduced.
BY Mr. Sims: To amend the charter of the
town OF Mineral. in Louisa county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

Congress 10 be PROPER, we believe that
Mr.. Wallace is also right III this View.
We believe that this work should be let
to contract with the Understanding that
the general contractor ,ub-let various
portions OF 1t, so that the whole con-
structon might go on ut the same time.
Such course would be In the interest
Of economy and dispatch. Moreover. 1t
would reduce jobbery to the minimum, IL
only an honest control should be given
to an honest contractor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Cation Insurance Measure Passes
Lower Branch.

Speaker Cardwel presided in the House,
prayer having been offered by Delegate
Upton ID. jennings, of Lynchburg.
Mr.. Charles A. Johnston. of Mont
gomery. asked to be excused from SER
vice on the special joInt committee to
inquire into the State Corporation Com
mission matter. and the chair announced
the appointment of Hon. Samuel Hafrston
Wilson, of Pittsylvania, in his stead.
The body consumed great deal OF
time endeavoring to fix some rule cutting
off the consideration OF bills by commits
tees, and there was brief wrangle over
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS oyster situation
between Messrs. Rev and Green. The
resolution was rejected, and Mr.. Lee
offered one, which was adopted. providing
that hereafter the morning sessions of
the body begin at II o'clock each day.
The House passed the joint resolution
offered by Mr.. AIassie. calling for an in
vestlgation into the affairs of the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute, and that of Mr..
Gaines for examining into the alleged
scarcity of fish in the State.
Delegate Swift, of Spotsylvania. offered
the following resolution, which was
adopted:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Defeat of Torrens Bill.

Again the Torrens System of Land
Registration fails to secure the approval
of the Legislature 1t is Il hard matter
to abolish intrcnched pie.-Norfolk Land
mark.
BY refusing to cngross the Torrens
Land Registry Bill, the House Of Dele
gates on Friday killed that measure
for this session OF the Legislature at
least. The virginian-Piolct believes a
mistake has ben made. The Torrcns
system has been found to work well in
several States in this country and In
other countries. 1t is endorsed by
many of the leading lawyers in this
State. who realize the defects of the
system of land registration in vogue
here. The State should have been per-
mitted to give 1t n trial.-Norfolk Vir-
ginian-Pilot sar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

House over a motion to discharge the
committees on city and towns. from the
further consideration OF Mr.. Mitchells
bill TO establish dispensory at Buena
Vista.
The motion was finally adopted. but
the vote was very close.
The Cation general insurance bill was
passed. by II vote OF 81 to 20, aud the
Williams bill rcenactiug the Wharton
insurance bill. went over until to-day.
The ouid bill. introduced TO prevent
the running OF freight trains on Sunday.
had been so amended as to make 1t de-
sirable to the railroads and the member
from Campbell moved It's dismissal. Tho
House refused TO dismiss. the member
pleaded for the withdrawal OF his name
as patron. Tho bill was defeated. Mr..
ould voting mo-" with the majority.
Afternoon Session.
The House held an afternoon session
beginning at O'Clock, ana passed some
non-contested bills. Senator Watkins
measure 10 prohibit foreigners from be-
ing stockholders in companies organized
to carry on the fishing business In Vir-
ginia. caused some discussion, but pend
ing It's passage. the House adjourned
until IL O'Clock this morning.
Senate Bills Passed.
To provide for and to validate court. pro-
To amend and re-enaet section. ( OF an act.
approved March 4. 1898. amending and re-
,'Ae, 10 provide for a bureau Of labor and In.
dustrial statistics. and defining the duties oe
said bureau. approved March 3, 1895.
To amend and re-enact an act entitled An
safe custody and proper guardianship OF chii.
dren who are vicious or depraved, or without
proper places OF abode: or proper guardianship
or control. or who shall be ill-treated neglect
ed. deserted by parents guardian or other
custodian, who shall be exposed 10 immoral
or vicious influences and training" Approved
April 2. 1902. !, =.
Stone Gap school district OF the county OF
Wise. to borrow money for the purpose OF
erecting and furnishing n schooi-house IN .ne
payment of the amount which may be bor-
rowed.
House Bills Passed.
TO amend and re-enact an act entitled IAN
act to prohibit, keeping or exhibiting, Or being
concerned in interest In keeping or exhibiting.
any slot machine device that operates on
the nicke-in-the-slot principle In opera'lns
which the element OF chance enters M ap
proved March Is, 1909. 49,.
To amend and rc-enact an act entitled, ,,. An An
act to establish normal schooi az Wlihahn
and Mary College in competition VIII 'ts ,so ~
iegiate course approved March ), lSSS, ana 70
transfer the ownership of the real estate a ,h
personal property OF the said coiiesc 70 'Ae
To define the duties and liabilities OF Inn.
Keepers hotcl-kccpcrs and keepers OF an Or
binary. tstE ~ sg -. ,,.o,,,,,.
TO amend and re-enact an, act 70 pro ,sii
roads in Fairfax county, and dehnhs INC
boundaries OF same. 49,, in.
Concerning the bureau of insurance, ana ,ins
suranse na fIS bane eompanes
sociatiors societies and orders. ana imposing
penalties for Its violation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Mr., Wallace and the Canal.

The March number OF Engineering
Magazine contains an article from Mr..
John +. Wallace, formerly chief engineer
Of the Panama Canal Commission, in
which he expresses the opinion that at
will require more time and money to
construct n hlgh-level canal on the So
foot plan, under the present method OF
government control, than it will to con-
struct n sea-leVel canal, provided the
work is accomplished by modern, efficient
business methods
Naturally Mr.. Wallace Is not in favor
with the authorities In Washington, but
no is an expert engineer; he has thor
| ma, and his views should be considered
| without prejudice. We believe that no
matter what the difference may be In
| cost, 1t would be blunder for this
government 10 build n lock instead
of a sea-lcvel canal
] There Is another observation of MIR
Wallace which also deserves unprejudiced
consideration. After pointing out the
various difficulties in directing so grea,
ar enterprise from Washington, he say.
that either the work should he put into
the hands of one strong. man with prac
tically unlimited authority, or the worl
should be let 10 contracting firm larg,
enough to control under one management
the entire construction under broad nm,
general specifications and under sucl
general supervision az may appear t,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Appropriate Answer.

Chol!y sappy: Er--really, Miss Kan
dor don't know why you should tweat
me as you do. Why do you say you
don't like my fnce'?"
Miss kandor; Because"
reason In that"
Miss Kandor well, there isn't any
In your face, ether Catholic Standard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
FRIGHTFUL INJURY.
Stream Of Lime and Sulphur
sa Scald Two Men.
Special to Tho Times-Dispatch.)
-II ESrEER VA. Eabruary

wINCsHESTiSR, VA, February 26,-L.
M. Boyer and Luther Sicrs were fright
fully scalded to-day with lime and slli-
sphur while spraying fruit trees at ms
forlner's orchard. a half inch stream ot
one hundred pound pressure striking tom
full in the face. Doctors are unable ~
determine whether their eye sight WIZ -
destroyed. j. A. Schiller. who was m
'1ured in tho same way Saturday, remains
in a serious condition ana Professionally.
refuses to allow a doctor TO come near
him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
"A DIMPLE MAKER.

/ "A DIMPLE MAKER.
Find a child with dimples
and chubby arms and legs
and you find a healthy child.
Find one with drawn face
and poor, thin body and you
see one that needs SCOTS
Emulsion. Your doctor will
no doubt tell you the child
is fat-starved--its food is not
! nourishing it.
Nothing helps these thin,
pale children, like Scott's
Emulsion. It contains the
very element Of fat theyneed.
It supplies them with a per-
feet and quickly digested
nourishment. SCOTS Emul-
sion brings dinples and
!. rounded limbs. M
SCOTT 8 BOVINE. .os Pearl Street. New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Natural Inquiry.

III had a cousin who was IN one posi-
tlon for thirty-four years. and began
HI spry
"Holdin' government job or playin'
game o. cheese, inquired Old Codger
il. his usual grim way..-Puck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

The rate bill, the Moroccan situation
and the unrest IN China provide rare
trinity OF exercises for the correspond
ent's fertile imagination.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

Mock Duck is ALIVE, we'll and taking a
conspicuous part in the troubles in New
York's Chinese quarter. Tt is mock tur-
tie that is in the soup.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

Germany might sim further improve
the occasion Of sccing Mr.. Castro on
France
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

The convention in Washington which is
working to make divorce more difficult
can hardly hope to enlist the sympathy
of Novelist Jack London.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

When n doctor amputates a gentle
mans leg. oddly enough he next pro-
&C eds to pull it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

The insurance report was a masterpiece
in its way, and 1t weighed a good deal
at that.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

China is establishing an interesting
rsinciple in intimating that the way to
reform a country is to throw cut the
Americans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
How It Read.

Whereas the Virginia Military In
stitute, at Lexington, Va.,.1s a State
Institution In which the people OF the
State naturally feel great pride and
tolWhlch, through the General Assem-
bly,, they have from time to time
made large and liberal contributions;
and
Whereas, there has been during
the present session of said nstltu-
tIon great complaint, and numbers of
communications from reputable and
representative men In the public press
of the State calculated to bring the
Virginia Military Institute In dIsfavor
throughout the South; therefore be
It
"Resolved by the House OF Delegates,
the, Senate concurrIng, that commit
tee of five members, three from the
House and two from the Senate, be
appointed to Investigate, during the
vacation OF the General Assembly,
the management Of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute and the conditions and
circumstances which led to the dis
mIssaI Of certain students during the
failjof 1905 and such other matters
as the said committee may deem
proper, and report the result OF their
Investigation, With recommendations,
to the next General Assembly.
"The said committee, when ap.
pointed, shall, have full power to sum-
mon witnesses, to take dispositions
and to call for all papers, records
and documents bearing upon this ln-
vestluatIon,n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Mr.. Lanes Speech.

Mr.. Lane, Who was absent ON Satur-
dayton tho committee. having charge
tof the funeral of the late DIR. Cochran,
arose in his seat and made an eloquent
speech IN paying tribute % his dead
friend and colleague. !.
MI. Byrd called and had passed his
resolution for an investigation into mat
tiers relating ta. the prices paid for school.
books in the State.
There was a pretty little fight in the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

Inasmuch as this country is to have no
tariff war. with Germany, 1t might be
we'll to inaugurate one with the stand
patters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

President Caceres. of santo Domingo,
whose resignation was announced Some
time ago. now gives out that, owing TO
general persuasion, he will stick at his
Job. Mr., Ca-eres is evidently the Leslie
3. Shaw or Domingo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

Nine. Bernhardt was once as;'cd by
our interviewer if she had good ape
tite. She replied:
Il sometimes eat more than do at
other times. but never less
Nine. Bernhardt would have ;,ade
an ideal oracle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
No Romance.

IIe dropped her hand with a aIgh OF de-
feat.
Mutely she looked into his eyes, as
though seeking in his glance some mes
sage that would convey the word she
sought
lay where he had let it fall, he shook
his head slowly and said:
Give them the trick. You havn't n
ump."-Puck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

By Mr.. Sims: To amend the charter OF
town OF Mineral. In Lousa county.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-05-22
WEST TopsHAM.


G. M. Tubbs went to Fairlee saturday
for few days.
I Q, X. Church went to Bradford Sat
urday.
Miss FIossie 1'ubbs went 20 Barre on
Saturday for few days.
Mrs. LANG returned to Barre Satur-
day, after visiting friends in this place
several days. * -
II. NJ. jackson returned tiiiss home
last. week, he having spent the winter
in HYDE Park, Mass, and Groton, VT.
Hilas Church was in Bradford Sattr-
day and Sunday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Blanchard Of
Boston are visiting Mrs. Blanchard's par.
ents. DIR. and Mrs, A. X. Thnrston.
Mrs. Henry McCrillis OF Hyde Park,
Mass, arrived last week TO spend the
summer mere.
Mrs. Frank Snow and daughter, Ivis,
OF Barre are visiting Mrs. Shows par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Thurston,
Messrs. Densmorc and Hoyt of Barre
were in town last week, lettering monu-
mcnts for Mrs, a. a. Pearsons and
othcrs.
Mrs. ". L. Poorc returned to her
home at Milford, n. H., last week, after
staying several days with her father,
Charles Poole.