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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY Is. 1906.
When man assumes a public trust
lie should consider himself pubic prop
ertV. -Thomas Jefferson.
State Control of Oysters.

Dir. caswell Grave. associate professor
OF zoology in Johns Hopkins University,
In I, recent lecture on oyster culture,
said that it would only require few
years experiment to bring about methods
and conditions under which the oyster
bottom OF Chesapeake Bay would easily
produce annually at least ten times their
natural yield.
We have no doubt on that score. The
possibilities are enormous. Yet, accord
ing to the report of our staff correspon-
dent, so far from taking steps to increase
the yield of oysters in the Virginia por-
ton of the bay, dredgers are taking the
seed oysters by the boatload and hauling
them off and selling them in some IN
stances outside of the State.
In further discussing the question, Dr.
Grave said:
Generation after generation of the
oysternen and fishermen have exercised
a nomadlc freedom to fish and oyster
wherever and whenever they chose, until
they have come 10 regard the chesapeake
oyster bottom as their own. They would
as soon submit tamely to highway rob-
berry as to consent to leasing the oyster
producing areas to individuals for their
exclusive use. This social difficulty can
only be overcome by education and ex-
perience."
When any man has enjoyed a privilege
for time, he is apt to consider it as a
right, and 1T is not unnatural that oyster
men on Chesapeake Bay, who have had
the run of the waters all their lives, and
whose fathers before them had it, should
resent any effort on the part of the State
TO interfere with them in their operations.
They regard the waters of Chesapeake
Bay as free soil" 50 TO speak, and be-
lieve they have the natural and inalien-
able right TO so in and take oysters in
any manner they please, and that the
State has no moral or legal right to re-
strain them. But the State has the right;
nay. it is the bounden duty OF the State
to protect the seed oysters. to prevent
depredations of every character that tend
to deplete the natural stock and retard
development. If the Chesapeake Bay
"S!e WINCH ny d PiiNdte CoTpoFatiOn, IL
goes without saying that 1t would take
all necessary precautions to prevent such
depredations. that 1t would develop and
not destroy, and finally that 1t would get
an, enormous revenue from the culture
and sale of oysters.
The State owes 1T to the Taxpayers of
all sections to pursue busnesslike course
in taking care of this great industry and
make it yield a handsome revenue, but
II is plain from the reports of our cor.
respondents that our so-called oyster
navy is we'll nigh farce, certainly that
1t is utterly INADEQUATE to the demands
OF the situation, ana that unless proper
measures be adopted to protect her in
terests, not only will the oyster industry
fail 20 grow, but the native stock will
be in great part destroyed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

class or section, are vitality Interested
IL is the principle asserted by the an
thracite coal strike commission that tho
Industry must remain open toaall seeking
employment, regardless Of their niiilia-
ton or otherwise with labor orsaniza-
tions." Every laborer who is willing
to work In these mines upon terms offered
by the operators thould be permitted
to do so whether or not lio belongs to u
labor organization. There should be no
discrimination against the union man:
neither should there be any dscrlminn-
ton against the non-union man. The field
of labor must be open to all alike.
We sincerely hope that the questions
i'll dispute between the mine owners and
the mine workers will he settled nrlicably
and that there will be no strike. The
country is prosperous, workingmcn gen
orally are profitably employed ana n
general strike OF the coal miners would
in more or less degree affect all branches
of industry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
MR.. TUCKER TO SPEAK.
Will Address Graduates Of Uni
versity College Of Medicine.

The University College OF Medicine has
decided to change the date OF its COM
mencement from May oath, the date pub
ilished in the catalogue, to Thursday, May
18th, which corresponds with the date
on which the college has had It's COM
mencement for several years past. Tie
exercises will be held In the Academy OF
Music, as usual.
The authorities have secured the con-
sent OF Hon. Harry st. George Tucker,
president of the Jamestown Exposition
Company, to deliver the Grafton of tho
occasion, ard the fact that this dstin-
guished speaker will address the stu
dents on their graduation will bring q
large crowd to witness the ceremonies.
The attention OF the friends Of the
institution is especially called to the
change in the date OF commencement to
May 18th,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
February 18th.

t664-John Thyme. convicted OF high
treason and executed. His offense
was printing the matter called libeIous
written by Milton and others.
1763-Peace OF Hubertsburg concluded at
the electoral palaceslof that name.
which concluded the Seven Years Wal
Between Austria, Prussia and Poland.
1eos-Joseph Bonaparte entered Naples.
upon the capitulation OF the garrison.
and was soon after chosen king.
1eo4-The Legislature OF New York passed
an act providing for the gradual
emancipation OF negro slaves In that
State.
1817-Cold day throughout the United
States; thermometer eight degrees
below zero in PhiladelShia, and twenty
degrees at Salem. Mass. Heavily
laden teams crossed from Boston to
Fort Independence.
132e-Pope Leo XII. died at Rome.
1854-Two thousand Russians slain by
the Turks in an attempt to seize
an island in the Danube.
1s55-Slayes on the royal domains OF
Portugal freed.
1s62-Thc attack on Fort Donelson re-
ncwed by the land forces. under Gen.
eral Grant, numbering 10000. Bowl
ing Green evacuated by the Confed-
crates. S5s3
1865-Thc members OF the Illinois Gem
eral Assembly voted to pay Them
selves in gold.
ts7e-House bill to restrict Chinese inn
migration passed Senate. thirty-nine
to twenty-seven.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
ENDORSED BY DAUGHTERS
Urge Legislature to Make Appro-
priation for Lee Monument.

The Richmond Chapter. Daughters of
the Confederacy, at their meeting this
month. endorsed tho movement of the
Fitzhugh Lee Monument Association, in
asking for an appropriation OF twenty
thousand dollars from the Virginia Leg
islature.
This endorsement was made, after
Mrs. Randolph had explained that in;
asking for this amount, the association
is asking for ten thousand dollars al
ready appropriated for the Stuart Monu-
ment, but never used. and for an dbl
ment, but -never used, and for an addi-
from the appropriation to be made for
the Improvement of the Capitol Square,
Mrs. Randolph explained that there
could be no better or more enduring
simproyemerlt, than a monument to
General Lee, who was a representative
'Virginian in evey Office he filled; and
that the Daughters Of the Confederacy,a
by placing the monument IN the SQUARE
would thereby add ten thousand dol
lars to the appropriation already made
bv the Legislature for the perms nent
Improvement Of the capitol grounds
This is the first time the Daughters
az the Confederacy have ever asked as
sistance from the Legislature. IN tne
nast they have come forward nobly ana,
helped the men Of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
Merely Joking.

observation-disclosures Player (deprecat-
ingly playing card): II really don't know
what tc play I'm afraid I've made
fool of myself Partner (reassuringly):
That's all right. 1 don't see what else
you could have done. Punch.
Owing His country.-"I suppose you
feel that you owe your country some
thing" ..Yes. Unanswered Senator Sor-
ghum, thoughtfully, but that kind OF
debt gets outlawed very soon.''-Wash-
ngton Star. s
She ,knew.--.'Did that Clairyoyant tell
you anything true about yourself she
certainly did. Before I'd been there ten
minutes she told me somebody was try
ing to get my money" Was there
Eyes: she Milwaukee Sentinel.
Wifely ncentive.-"He says his wiie
is largely responsible for his business
success, well she has certainly made
ii absolutely necessary for him TO earn
more money"-New Yorker.
Drowning the PIano.-Mr. Skates: pl 5,
the pianist play we'll at the concert nan
last night?" Miss Pirates: Il don't Know,
A woman that sat right back OF me mao
been to New York and knew all ABOUT
Alice Roosevelts trousseau. -Detroit
Free Press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
VETERINARY SAYS CAVE
DOPE TO LOU DILLON.
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FANcISCO. CAL. February H.
An affidavit was made to-day In conece
ton with the race at Memphis between
Major pclmar and Lou Dillon. by A.
II. Ftrr veterinary surgeon, who says
thai ~ was official veterinary OF the
Memphis Racing Association at the
time the horses contested for the So
600 gold cup. In his swora--statementi
he says that after the first heat, he
was summoned to treat Lou Dillon. by
Murray Howe, representative Of Mr..
Billingings. He examined the mare and
found her suffering from nervousness.
Mr. Fehr's affidavit says:
Mr.. Howe insisted that the mare
should be treated for the 'theuns and
Of courseit is commonly known that
beladonna is the drug used In such
cases. 1t Is also common knowledge
that such a drug will deaden any ami
nal and kill speed. Therefore. acting.
under orders, l administered small
dose of the drug. which was sufficient
to kill the speed of the strongest and
fastest horse in the world icr the time
being. Under these conditions 1t was im-
possible for Lou Dillon to win the Mem
phis cup
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
Physicians and Dentists.

Editor OF The Tlmes-Dispatch:
Sir,--The Powell bill, providing Ior lthe
exemption of physicians and SURGEONS
from the state license tax, has been "a
vorably reported by the Finance Commit-
tee of the House. The present law IN,
poses a tax on physicians, surgeons and
dentists alike. The amendment provided
by the Powell bill exempts 'physlclans
and surgeons" and leaves the tax on den
lists. This means that Whlle dentlstry
is an acknowledged branch OF mediclhe,l y
is to be Disseminated, against IN TINS
bill and left TO be the only branch or med
icine TO bear tho burden OF taxation. q
dentist has to take q full course N meul,
cine. treat diseases of the mouth ana
throat and perform surgical work dairy,
he Is to be taxed and the eye special-
list, the ear specialist, etc., ~ 20 pc ex.
empt. The dental degree or DOCTOR 81
Dental Surgery Is a medical one, ms
services are purely medical ana y IS
unjust to tax him and let the other
branches OF this profession &c. untaxed
The country districts Of virginia have very
few dentists and almost daily .il see
mouths In awful condition, due TO there
being no dentists within reach 70 put
their mouths In condition and three
fotrths OF the diseases Of stomach, etc.,
ara caused by this bad condition or mouth.
Virginia ought 10 encourage dental sur
gcons to sottle IN Virginia, especially IN
the country, and not do all ~ can 70
discriminate against them. Dentists 90.
if anything, more charity work than the
M, u. branch OF the healing profession.
II. M. ECkEERODE,D y, ~. 8.
Fredericksburg, Va.
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graduating class of the Naval Academy
on Monday last, Secretary Bonaparte
said:
Young men. YOU have chosen a mill
tary life: the full significance of that
choice, if now felt by you. as | hope
and believe 1t is, so far as you youth
permits Is yet by no means recogni "a
by all of your fellow countrylnen. NE
rights to life. liberty ana the pursuit
of happiness are declared on well-nisll
the highest merely human authority
known to Americans to, be for most men
"inalienae,le;'N yet yougshaveb alienatea
tfcsc rights YOU have sei your lives,
Your freedom of speech AMI ac,ion. your
opportunities to seek happiness. so far
a; happiness depends oi. nusht without
yourselves, into the keeping Of other
men. chosen. not by you. but by your
country's laws. For nine out of every
ten young Americans, standing as you
stand here at the threshold OF their life
work, success in life means success
in money making; the pursuit of happi-
ness means the pursuit of wealth: your
profession holds out no money prizes;
unlsss enriched by mere accident. you
must look forward to dying. poor men
and leaving yohr children little
beyond claim on the nations gratitude.
Poor thanks! That speech wns enough
to make them SILVER and enough to move
the nation to tears. But Is the case so
bad as Mr.. Bonaparte has pictured it?
Our naval officers live In very comfor-
table quarters on shipboard, and when
on land they do about as we'll as the rest
of us and always have the entire into best
society. An officers uniform is his pass
port, and there is popular impression
that society smiles more benignly upon
blue coats and brass buttons than upon
the attire of civilian.
But whether so or not. the naval Off
GERS and their sisters and their cousins
and their aunts and their wives. when
there are wives, form a select society OF
their own. u sort OF charmed circle into
which outsiders may enter only by spe-
cial favor and navy society does not
seem to care whether outsiders enter or
not, for 1t is sufficient unto itself. and,
mamma is quite satisfied, If her daughter
selects husband from some man sin
the service" In fact, we have heard it
whispered that the navy is our Ameri-
can aristocracy.
1t is true that naval officers are not
in the habit of heapng up riches, but
the government takes pretty good care
of them. These martyrs whom Secretary
Bonaparte laid upon the altar will start
with salary lat seal. OF sl,4Oo. When
they get to be junior lieutenants they
will receive sl.5oO; lieutenants, $3.50; lieu
tenant-commanders, $500; commanders,
/ $1,000; captains, $500; rear-admirals, Sec
ond nine, $500; rear-admirals, first
nine, $500 And If they live and be-
have themselves their promotion is sure,
and by and by when they have gotten to
the top they may retire at top pay.
Now, honestly, Mr.. Secretary, that isn't
so bad after ALL is it?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
Dominican politics are quoted firm
A Tribute to Mr.. Cloves.

Editor of The Times-Dlspatch:
Sir.-Having once served on the board
OF directors of the Eastern Hospital at
Williamsburg q think from 1888 to 1885,
and knowing Mr.. =. Fl. Cloves so we'll
he being. at that time messenger for
ine ,s ee an h
for membership on the board of directors
for the said hospital. and while I have
not been asked to do SO. l feel 1t my duty
to say the following:
Mr.. Cloves may be said to have grown
up in the service of the hospital, as he
was connected with several admnistra-
Our board appointed him messenger.
which position he filled faithfully, and
entirely TO the satisfaction of all con-
cerned with the administrator OF the
hospital at that time.
He, was always prompt courteous and
reliable. and possessed our full conf
dence.
Seeing considerably of him Gas / went
to Williamsburg every month"; and no.
ticing the plain, open, candid. courteous
and gentlemanly bearing OF the young
country boy, always Of good, nature: full
ming full of good qualities. / advised / hin lin
TO leave Williamsburg and go out into
the world to seek higher employment, and
a better field.
It has always been a source OF sat
isfaction to me that he took my nd-
vice.
Since coming to Richmond he has es-
LLpIiSieu HlIilStll showing
considerably ability, tact, energy and en-
terprise. with the noble qualities OF the
country boy.
He is now favorably known In this
city as a young business man, OF integri-
~ and good moral character, also prom
inent In church. affairs; he has served
n member of the CITY Council
Taking into consideration his tnowl-
edge and long connection with the az
acter Intelligence and his moral courage
to do his full duty. consider him splen-
d did equipped and fitted to perform the
hoard OF directors for the Eastern ~ Hos t,se
pttal, at williamsburg. va.
AS to the last election, his ana my
apart as they could possibly be- but /
do not consider that sufficient to prevent
my stating to the public the high esteem
In which l hold MI. r. II. Cloves.
Richmond. Va. :. - ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
STIRRING SCENES AT
e. CANEY UNWILLING
nv Associa ted Press.)

SANTIAGO, DE CUBA. February L.
Cuban gratitude, American cordlality ana
official dignity marked the celebration Of
the unwilling this afternoon Of the mon-
ument at III caney In honor Of the Amer
ix1as who list their lives during the siege
of Santiago.
Lieutenant General b. NJ. Young, rep-
lresenting President Roosevelt, greeted
the Cuban officials and people. General
Andrada, representing President Palma.
responded, and eloquently expressed the
national gratitude to the United States
and the desire of Cuba to corporate with
the United States In every respect. He
said III an emergency America can de-
pend upon Cuba as q military or CONNER
cinl ally. M ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
"A DIFFERENCE
IN LUNGS.

s-Hf4 a5f! Ea 49tf KS 4lS - ~ = = >--lse-1s
In the Edinburgh Uni
versity three human lungs lie
side by side One IS ot an
Eskimo and is snow white.
Iii life, this would be ruddy
with rich blood. Another is
that Of a coal miner and IS
black. The other is ofsa:town
dweller and is a dirty slate
gray, as are the lungs Of most
city residents. That's why
consumption thrives in cities.
One reason why SCOTS
Emulsion does SO much to
keep down consumption is
because it helps to keep the
lungs clean and supplies
them with rich, red blood. 1t
makes the lungs germ-re-
sisting. II the body is run
down and health is at a low
ebb SCOTS Emulsion will
build it up quickly and per.
manently.
SCOTT g BOVINE. 100 Pearl Stree. Ne. York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
A War Relic.

Editor Of The Times-DlspIsaatscaaIa: n !, CON
sder , i' batteredo silver shield, about bow
e eue' inch long, on which is engraved ,et
&c" George n: Cooper CO. A. 1 yark E stgts
N. y. S. What Isl Ne .yas 19 }o,,nd i'I hy
o nusin Of nv daughters near the Woma M
c COL in the suburbs of Lynchburg, va.
Mr.. Cooper or ap nea Of h haar asseeAoas
" ieia''' MI1,TON w. HUMPHREYS,
university Of Virginia, Charlottesville. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
rhymes tor 5o-Day.
Bridge at Midnight.

nave sat III at bridge till near midnight.
ana now and again till past one.
Ana once till the rising dawn hid night
In beams of the glamoring sun.
But this seemed a regular bat-night-
I'd never got sleepy before;
Yet ! grew superficial that night
TIL / all but emitted snore.
Perehance twas the sweet sugar toffee
We pleasantly ate between deals;
Or, hap, I'd omitted the coffee
commonly quaff with my meals.
All! twas odd. for twas only $3.50.
We brought that brief game to close;
Yet--as was probably noticed by plenty
sat sank in somnolent dozc.
And played like a man in vision
a somnambulist acting part;
Till heard loud snort Vt derision.
And l suddenly woke with Il start.
(Ah! my conscience can ne'er make that
wrong sut).
For / read in my partners set face
I had bunged her lead from long suit
In atrociously trumping her ace.
OFT I've sat in at bridge till near mid
But never was child TO my shame.
TIL that painful and mortified chd-night
! audaciously dozed on the game:
H. S. III.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

later two powerful but friendly hands
slapped him on lilo shoulder Turning,
he saw tile smiling tcetl, Of President
Roosevelt. John said the President.
you're getting up In tho world You're
Occupying the Presidents chair at u
Cabinet neetngn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
Alaska's Governor Resigns.
fRv Associated Press.)

- icy 7xKssOCIHtEu FTess.J IS,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14ss-President
Roosevelt to-day received and accepted
the resignation of John CT. Brady az
Governor of Alaska. No announcement
OF the successor to Governor Brady has
been made, but it Is not unlikely that
the appointment, when made, will go to
lieutenant D. H. Jarvis, formerly an Of
ficer Of the revenue cutter service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

N EVERY Receipt that calls for cream
= Of tartar, soda, OF baking powder, use
the Royal Baking Powder. Better results
will be obtained because Of the absolute
purity and great leavening strength Of the
Royal It will make the food lighter,
sweeter, of finer flavor, more digestible and
wholesome. II is always reliable and uni
form in its work.
Alum and phosphate baking powders
some Of them sold at the same price and
some Of them cheaper -wilI make neither
dainty nor wholesome food.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co, NETWORK.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

Africa has just made arrangements to
begin exporting Holsters to Paris. This
country has some months start on
Africa. Andrew H., please write.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

That the deadly sleeping sickness is
not altogether confined to tropical Afrl-
ca. must be evident to all physicians
who have considered the strange case of
District Attorney Jerome.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

If Mr.. Roosevelt shs.ild ever become
a senator. 1t seems reasonably safe to
conclude that he would be a sort Of
version of II. C. Lodge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

II Mr.. Roosevelt seems somewhat In
it must be borne in mind that he IS
being kept exceedingly busy uncrating
wedding presents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

A japanese gentleman Internationally
sheds whole lot of light on the way
football strikes the Orient. Judo" he
says, rs much less brutal than football.
In judo the aim is to kill your opponent
or disable him for life" Bless our souls!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
The Lords Prayer.

Editor of The Times Dispatch. J.; -
sir.aA few days ago. a writer IN one on,
Of our evening M pa 1pransatien OF Lead
~, ne't not into temptation" was induced
To- look up the phrase, in several Ian
ruages. with the following result:
2 En- English revised version, Bring us not
'n German man, Fuhre uns NIGHT in Versu-
chung. o,,+a, +on+.-
ton. ,+,,a,a
Spanish. Ne nos metas. en- tentacion.
latin. Ne nos indlens in temtatonem.
In ali OF them the verbs mean =, al . 70 Lead
iirresistible that ali these translators into
different languages could not have been \
mistaken in the true meaning. should
like to have the opinion'of some Greek
'1'e " ~ JOHN W.. ANDERSON.
Richmond Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

The Rev. DR.. Robert Stuart Macarthur,
of the Calvary Baptlst,Churcl, delivered
an address at the Church of the Epiphany
yesterday, strongly culogistic OF the ne
gro. After All address Advocating social
equality, the higher education and tho
general uplifting ( the negro Or. Mac
Arthur remarked: And some of the very
beet people of the South agree with lre
in my views. The Governor of Georgia
agrees with me, and have received let
ters from many other prominent South
erners. New York Tribune.
With due respect to the Rev. Dir. Rob
ert Stuart Macarthur we do not be-
lieve that the Governor of Georgia agrees
with him in advocating social equality.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

Dr. Wiley says he Is afraid to go to
the table nowadays. because the butter
is painted. skidoo. doctor! Simply re-
gard 1t as a landscape. and proceed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15

In Washington just now it's rather n
distinction not to be busy shopping for a
present for Miss Alice Roosevelt