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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
Senator Martins Victory.

To-day Senator Thomas S. Martin will
be elected United States senator In Con-
gress from Virginia for a third term.
Senator Martin has had remarkable
career. He was first elected by the Gem
eral Assembly In 1894. He was then but
little known In Virginia, and there was
much resentment throughout the State
that he was chosen over General Fitz-
hugh Lee. 1t is rarely that any Vir-
ginian has gone into Office under more
Martin determined to show the people
that he was worthy OF the honor, and
he went manfully to work first to inform
himself thoroughly. then to gain the
good will of his associates. and finally to
promote measures of interest to his
State Being man OF ability and great
energy, a man Of tact and good judg-
ment, he became one OF the most active
and enterprising members OF the Senate.
He did not trouble himself much about
making speeches. but his work was more
eloquent than oratory
Before the end OF his first term he had
made himself so useful that he was hon
ored with reelection and continued to
be useful more and more.
But for oil that there were those who
said and believed that he was not the
choice of Democrats at large. and 1t was
insisted that test should be made in a
primary election. The State Convention
Of 1904 committed itself to this proposal
and primary plan was adopted. In 1905
the campaign opened early. and Senator
Martin and Governor Montague, his OPP
ponent went UP and down the State and
made speeches In all sections. Senator
Martin stood squarely upon his record
and made no apologies. He frankly told
the people that II they were not pleased
with him as their representative In
Washington. II they thought that he had
been unfaithful or inefficient, or had
failed In any way to discharge the duties
of his ONCE with credit to himself and
the State, he expected them to turn him
out. but that If they approved his course
he asked that they express their ap-
prevail at the ballot box.
1t was one OF the most memorable
campaigns Virginia has ever known. and
nothing was done in corner The cam
paign was publicity perfected. Senator
! Martin was on trial and his official re-
cord was held up to the public gaze: yet
when the ballots were counted 1t was
shown that he was by a large majority
the popular choice. and Democrats Their
| and there instructed their representatives
| in the General Assembly to elect him 70.
another term OF six years. In obedience
to such instruction Senator Martin will
to-day receive the solid vote Of the
Democratic members of that body. ant
he will continue to look after Virginia
interest in the United States Senate. We
congratulate him upon his distinguished
victory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
EXPLOSION ON BOAT.
Lantern Sets Fire to Gasoline;
the Boat Scuttled.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
GLOUCESTER c. H. VA. January
22.-Captain Alexander James, gasoline
boat was burned last night on the East
river Mathews county. Three young
men, two friends OF Captain James. and
young Hockey got In the boat to cross
the river to Whites Neck. Alexander
Jones, Jr., went in the cabin to stop
tho engine, found the cabin full Of gas
which was !gnited by the lantern which
he carried. An explosion occurred which
Alexander was severely burned, and set
the boat on fire. After the oil in tho
tank had burned out. the young men
scuttled the boat and sunk 1t and thus
extinguished the fre and saved the boat
from destruction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
EXPLOSION WHEN
MATCH STRUCK
Dangerous Experience Of Prof.
Bowen, Of the A. and M.
College.
.REoUIslTIoN FOR WILL HARRIS
REQUIslTIoN FOR WILL HARRIS
\ Restaurateur Shot Though a
Window in Winston and
Killed.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. !


RALEIGH. n. c.. January PA Pc
cular and dangerous accident occurred
In the handsome new 100000 agrIcuI-
tural building at the Agricultural and
Mechanical College here last night.
Professor Bowen. OF the college faculty
went into one of the wing classroom
and struck a match. Instantly there
was flash of flame in every part OF the
room followed by q sharp explosion that
Jared that wing Of the building and
blew out the glass from every window.
Investigation revealed the frrt that
gas had escaped into the room through
defective Joint In the gas pipe. and the
room being closed tightly II was retained
in quantity until the match was struck
and ignited IT. causing the explosion.
Governor Glenn to-day issued requi-
sition on the Governor of Virginia for
Will Harris. noted criminal OF Neck
lenbrrg, who was sent to the penitenti-
AIRY In April. 1903. for burglary and es-
capped In the following August. He has
been recaptured at Pocahontas, Va.
Farmers and Merchants, Bank Of VIII
iiamston flies an amendment with the
Secretary OF State. increasing their cap
!tai to $4,000.
The National TurpentIne Company, OF
Raleigh. with executive oflces IN JACK
sonvie. Fla. Savannah and New Or
leans. has been chartered by the Score
tary OF State, with $4,000 capital; John
w. Thompson. OF Raleigh. principal in
corporator
Rev L. N White retircs from the
management Of the Capitol Inn. of RAJ
leigh, after eleven years in that capac-
ity, and is succeeded by Rev. f. Pope.
supernumerary minister OF the North
Carolina Methodist Conference. Rev.
White will move his family to Old Trim
ity in Randolph county. where he has
business interests.
The Carolina Timber Company. princf-
pal office with the Angola Lumber Com
pany. Wilmington. filed an amendment
to their charter this morning with the
Secretary OF State. reducing the work
Ing capital OF the company from 100000
to $4,000. and Increasing the authorized
capital from 100000 TO s15o.ooo; w. I.
Sears Is one of the principal stock
holders.
ii is expected that Governor Glenn
will return to the city from his trip to
Petersburg. Va. and Washington d. c..
Wednesday morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
Sentiment and Law.

The Times-D Dispatch has no doubt that
1t is in the interest of society and good
government that all the children OF both
races be educated. In our opinion it
would be far better II this could be ac-
comp!shed by private instruction. The
public school system is by no means the
ideal way Of training the masses. The
family is our greatest institution. and the
State should NEEDLE as little as possible
with home discipline. II all parents were
able and willing to educate their own
children in their own way. this paper
would oppose with all it's might and
main any attempt to establish a public
school system in this Commonwealth.
But some are unabe and some are un-
willing to pay tuition. and hence the only
way 10 insure the education OF all is
through system of schools conducted
at the public expense. Such system
has been established in this State, and by
the Constitution and by statutory enact
ment, Virginia gives TO every child the
right to be educated within certain limits
al the cost of the State. 1t Is recognized
that the education OF the masses is for
the good of the child, for tho good OF
society. and Tor the welfare and pro-
grcss of the Commonwealth. Reckoning
only from a material point OF view, we
cannot reasonably expect TO keep abreast
OF the progress OF the age II Virginia
children are permitted TO grow up ir
ignorance, while the children of Other
States are being educated. In fact. edu
cation is SO necessary to progress tina
most OF the States Of the North hav,
adopted compulsory attendance, TIL
Southern States must fall in line, IL the,
would keep step II is humiliating am
alarming ;hpt the greatest percentage o
il!.crates arc to be found in the South
We want Virginia to come out OF thu
Wilderness. We want her 10 provide goo
schools. OF ample accommodation, an,
corpel all children within certain age
to attend school for nine months In ever
year. That It is coming by and by. W
Z have no sort OF m!sglvirg. It ia inevitn
bic. hut II is apparent from the tone O
\ the yirs.pia press that popular sentimer
!, n. ,nSt. yet ripe and witt out public sent
lt a. "a 4 " H. =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

ment to sustain II no law can be success
fully enforced. We are frank to say that
In the present state of sentiment and
without adequate schools. 1t would be un-
wise for tho Legislatures now In session
to adopt universal compulsory regula-
ton The educators of the state must
continue to work on popular sentiment.
and IT will ripen by and by. In the
meantime. let the accommodation of
Governor Montague be adoptcd--tl,at each
city and county be given under law the
right to adopt compulsory attendance II
the people thereof SO desire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
The Counsel and Mr.. Root.

Competition is the life OF trade. BY
the same token, 1t is death to trado-
weakness or inferiority In commercial
equipment. The international competi-
ton for the worlds markets is very keen
to-day. 1t will grow more keen, not
less, as the years go on. Nations who
aspire to lead 1t can afford to leave no.
thing undone that would tend to fur
Their that aspiration.
In international trade the consul sys-
TEN plays, or should play, very vital
part. The consul's prime duties are
commercial. his political functions but
incidental. 1t was the trading COM
munlties OF Italy that originated him,
over seven centuries ago, and 1t was
his important services to commerce that
led other countries to take him up. 1t
Is his busneus to protect and further
In every way the trade of the country
from which he draws his salary. An
able ana Industrious man can. in the
average consulate, furnish information
OF the utmost value to merchants and
manufacturers In the home country.
Much of this information is even more
than valuable. To those Interested In
pushing foreign trade 1t Is simply indis.
pensable.
The American consular service is no.
| tor!ousiy bad. II mas SO frequently been
| described, no doub, with perfect justice.
| as the disgrace Of the nation and the
laughing-atock OF the world that moth
Ing bad about Il would be likely TO come
as surpr!se to anybody now. secrc-
tary Root. however. before a congies-
sional investigation the other day. spoke
! with extraordinary trankness on this
subject: He said:
There are great many Con,u.ates
that have been in that condition n,tl
there ara some that arc stiil in that
condition. and the fact arises from sew
eral causes. One cause is that Consul
lates are used and regarded here no, as
! places in which active and efficient work
Is to be done, but are used as places In
which TO shelve estmable and elderly
gents whose friends find It necessary tc
take care Of them In some way,
With this use OF the Consulate as d
sort OF Old Politicians Home, the Sec.
retary made It plain that he had, Ike
any other honest and sensible man. M
: sympathy whatever, Realizing fully tina
some of our competitors for tho world
trade. notably the German. have re
" ruced the efforts to extend theft for
eign markets to n system and science
he took occasion to reassert the sim
pie principle that our consus should b
! chosen under some merit system. al,
, should be men of commercial trainlp,
} and experience. and not chosen unde
the patronage system as a reward 10
packing convention or debauching
legislature"
>, ~ Nj. Roots eoatent!ens, require no sup
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
Rhymes for To-Day
The CHANGING Lady.

he financing Lazy.
From those blue wells of deep, sad eyes
She turned q glance on me,
And L. IN rather pleased surprise,
Flung back a glance at she:
Ana one full minute, thus, entranced,
We stood there and glanced and
glanced.
All things must end In time. men say
l strove to break that trance:
coughed and looked the other way,
Looked back and--caught her glance;
m prlet, while one long waltz was danced,
ihat lady simply stood and glanced.
The music nored: and In my head
inere whitfield all young romance:
l bowed before that maid and said:
seldom waltz, good SIR" quoth she.
hut you may sit this glance with me. -
we e, sat US meath towering palm
ma. lowered well apart:
s1iu IN tones meant for calm.
our eyes have struck my heart,"
o'l nns sne: Your hearts not hurst, 1
Twas but the mercst slancing blow"
III. s. H.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
POsTOFFICE ROBBER.
Negro Had Cancellation Stamp in
His Pocket.

Especial to The Times Dispatch1
RALEIGH. n. G.. Jan. 22.-Eariy TINS TN,
was arrested by Raleigh policeman for
being asleep in q box car on the sou l,.s
ern freight Yards and when zen ne ne oi maa
cancellation stamp of Emore, Scotiano
county. was found IN his pocket, togetneE
with a quantity or stamps.
This postoffice was broken into and rob-
bed last Thursday night. and the negro
confesses to having had a hand N IT, ne
duplicates a pal, whom he says had
hand In the robbery and Is now some
where about Raleigh.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
Fire in Northumberland.
tspecia, to The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
WARSAW, VA. Jan, aa.--somerheld.
the homo OF Mr.. Jack Bramble. near Coan
Wharf, Northumberland county. was
burned about O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
Mr., Bramble narrowly escaped with his
life. Loss,s.abou fifteen hundred; no In.
surance. SRI - ,s.l - ~ ~, ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

For years past It has been the custom
in Baltimore to allow rebates on railroad
fares to southern merchants visiting that
city. but 1t is now suggested that in
stead of this. rebates on hotel bills be
given as an inducement to buyers. Some
of the merchants cain that this would
be more attractive to buyers than the
concession on their railroad fare. 1t Is
at least an interesting suggestion, and
we commend i. to the merchants Of
Richmond for what 1t is worth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

One of our contemporaries. in review
ing the work of the International Con-
ference at Algeciras, says that 1t would
be very easy for the United States to he
forced into an embarrassing position
should 1t espouse the cause of either
Germany or France, for If our delegates
should take sides with Germany they
would not only wound the French, but
also give offence to Great Britain, and
should they vote against the German
proposition, they would offend Germany
and several million Germans who have
become citizens of the United States.
That is the delicate situation in which
our representatives find themselves, and
they will be lucky II they escape without
making trouble one way or the other.
What this government is to gain by
sending delegates to the conference re-
mains to be seen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

The celebrated Colonel ch,nn. of Ken
lucky. is deploring the "toting'. OF pistols.
The Colonel. we gather, prefers the brass
knuck at strangle- hold.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
FATHER oBDURATE.
Declares His Eloping Daughter
Shall Never Enter His House.

l.VolndsId SCUM ouL. o. lnInousl.
CHA.rIIAl. VA. Jan. g2'pai assa, Wiii u
Pittsylvariia county, eloped TO Pelham.
n. G.. Sunday and were married. The
couple left ostensibly for a drive. rhe
irnte father of the bride says they shall
never enter his house.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

Mr.. Richard Mansfield says that every
mans an actor 1t is only fair to add,
however that Mr.. Mansheld's professional
duties make it impossible for him to go
to the theatre much
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

Elementary argument They carry on
their face their patent OF sanity and
reason. They can be made into law II
Congress so wills 1t. A bill for con-
sular reform Is now pending In the SEN
ate. II was good bill to start with.
hut the lawmakers have already been
busted In amending It. Before they get
ready to pass it, 1t is quite likely that
most of the reform features will have
been amended away.
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The lucid logic OF the TimesDispatch
cannot alter the fact that the public
schools OF the State, as now organized,
have all the money at the disposal OF
the state for their yetterment We need
better salaries for the teachers; better
|schoolhouses; longer school terms. Until
these pressing needs are supplied. no
money should be expended on "compul-
sorry education n measure which would
mean marching into our public schools
thousands of children Of thriftless me-
groes who pay no taxes towards the sup
port of the schools. We are not opposed
to the education OF the negro children
OF the State. But we are for 6are
and sensible administration OF the funds
which the Commonwealth can bestow
upon that benevolence. charlottesville
Progress.
Come. now; do you think 1t wise. and
good public policy. to allow the thous-
ands OF children of thriftless negroes to
grow up without any training whatso-
ever? If so, do you think 1t good policy
to allow the children of thrlftless whites
to grow up in ignorance? If not, what
is your remedy?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

Unless the weather man Immediately
comes around and turns off the heat we
hereby warn him that we shall feel
tempted to sail off for the pole with old
Walt Wellman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

AS for the approaching Roosevelt we'd
ding. we are glad to be able to state
positively that Mr.. Tilman will not act
as best man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

Mr.. Poultney Bigelow is not convincing
the Senate committee quite so quickly
as those trustworthy informants con-
WINGED him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

AS conference town, however. Alse-
ciras can hardly hope to crowd up into
the Portsmouth. n. H., class.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

Honest, now-haven't there been min
utes during the past few days when you
longed to be the Ice MANI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

There is only one letter between Castro
and Casio. There is also one letter be-
tween Castro and Taigny.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

No matter what foreign county you
take your money to. it still keeps right
on talking.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

railway circles yesterday by the introduce
itionsiny both branches OF the General AS
senblys Of identical bills. designed to reg
ulate and prescribe tho fare to be charged
passengers by the roads doing business
In Virginia.
practically every railway In the State
now charges a fiat fare OF three cents
q mile for single tickets. a mileage book
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

we commend It to the merchants of
Richmond for what 1t is worth.
Mr.. Richard Mansfield says that every
mans an actor 1t is only fair to add.
however. that Mr.. MansAeld's professional
duties make it impossible for him to go
to the theatre much.
==----=
Unless the weather man Immediately
comes around and turns off the heat, we
hereby warn him that we shall feel
tempted to sail off for the pole with old
Walt Wellmau.
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The celebrated Colonel Ch.nn. of Ken
lucky. is deploring the ''toting" OF pistols.
The Colonel we gather, prefers the brass
knuck at strangle-hold.
1T
AS for the approaching Roosevelt we'd
ding, we are glad to be able to state
positively that Mr. Tillman will not act
as best man.
S==-======
Mr.. Poultney Bigelow is not convincing
the Senate committee quite so quickly
DIS IlOSo tIuol"oAtAy WI
WINGED him.
=-=-@=
AS conference town, however. Alse-
ciras can hardly hope to crowd up into
the Portsmouth. n. H., class.
Honest, now-haven't there been min
utes during the past few days when you
lonEed to be the Ice man?
=-=--------=------==-------=
There is only one letter between Castro
and Casio. There is also one letter be-
tween Castro and Taigny.
No matter what foreign county you
take your money to- 1T still keeps right
on talking
"-=---------.-------
The modern Artful Dodger devotes his
best energies to the tax-assessor's lists.
--=---=
It's hot wind that blows the coal
man no good.
Was yesterday among the meanest ever,
or not?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-15
The Handkerchief Dept. Has few
Good Numbers at Cut Prices

No. 4O Ladies' unaundered, initiated, pure
linens in bundle-price cut from soc 10 SOC
No 3O4S. Ladies' Numbered, hand embroidered
initiaI-f1ne sheer Inen-haIf dozen box
price cut to. 55c
Ladies' ail-linen, hemstitched-our regular 10c
quality .................7c, six for 40c
Ladies' all-lnen, hemstitched, narrow hem
six for csc
Mems unlaundered, all-linen, s in bundle
soc is very special price-cut price. SOC
No 81, Mems alI-linen initiated by hand-six
in box-price cut from S5c to. zoe
Mems fine quality linen, 4 and X inch hens
Csc quality-reduced to. &C. or for $1.2O
Mems colored borders and fancy colored cen
ter@cut price &C. or 3 for zoe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-15
.HWFLRY DEPT.

F3raceIets=Roman and bright, plain and with
stone settings-price cut from soc to....-... 25c
All our 59c, 65c and 75c qualities in this sale acc
Brooches lot of sanples-quarter values-cut
BROOCHES pad of half dollar qualities, the price
which Is just half. -. 25c
Pearl Waist Sets IN set-sold for zoe 25c and
Mounted Back conlbs-haif dollar auaiities-cut
price 1877 csc
NecEzlaces-come in all coiors of beads
Dollar and half qualities for. $1.00
Half dollar for. 26c
Quarter dollar for. -10c
Beauty Pins in set-16c sets for 10c
Back and Side Conlbs-10c .......... 70
Dressing Conabs-celluloid, shell effect-29c 10c
BFnsles-excelent quarter values price 10c
Canvas BeIts--yVEte-10c ones for 7c-15c
fOc-2Oc ones
Hand Bags-one number of a hair dollar bag
price .-..... - ....s. Soc
All dollar bags for 1888. .......... 75c
All 81. and $1-B0 bags for. $500
number of finer qualities at reduced prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-15

lere are other cut price items which allotted
Ironing Wax-handled ........... .....4.....s.. 1c
Needle BoOEs-needles, darners, and bodzins Sc
Sanitary BeIts-15c style, cut to s1Oc
Monarch Machine OiI-two sizes -. and Sc
Sewing Snl-black oniy'-al1 etters-8o-yd spool &c
'sAIoster SilE''-siIk substitution yards-whfte,
and black-z5e- spool fer., ss..-- .-.... &c
Snap FasternerS-10c duality-dozen< for. -. sc
Pearl ButtoDs-snlaH and medium sizes-2 and
hole-white and smoked-worth. &c and SC
dozen-two dozen card for! ss5l.ll.z.-...... &c
Mourning Pins40 eount-box a.ssk..s -. 1c
Belt Pin BoOhs-hundred count&black, white,
and colors-so value. cut to- -. sc
Toilet Soaps CASTLE, Witch Hazel old-fashioned
Buttermilk, Pine Tar, Carbolic and CfIycerine
cake boxes for .ss....-. =. 1Oc
Hose SuppOrters-satin pad. 4 strap, strap
hook-on-also plain and fancy silk side sun
sporters-worth Csc 85c and 5Oc-cut to- :. 20c
Hose Supporters=sateen pad double strap-aH
.coIors, worth 15c-and heavy, plain Isle sides
worth 25c-these two lots at one price pair. 10c
ChlIdrens Supporters colors-good elastic but
soiled-half price, pair. .--..--.-.--.. SC