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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Chastisement Postponed.

European interest in the France
Venezuela clash is steadily waning. The
affair has now lost nil complexion of q
crisis. and the opinion prevails in we'll
informed quarters that It's adjustment
is likely to be held over indefinitely. An
omclal of the French Foreign Office Is
quoted as saying that France expects
to choose her own time for action, and
has no idea whatever of stepping into
the wasp's nest which the willy Castro
is only too ready to prepare for her.
France is determined, however, asserts
this official, to obtain the fullest salts
faction for past affronts from Venezuela.
NJ. Taigny would shortly have been with
drawn from Caracas. 1t appears, had
castro's attitude towards him been such
as to make this possible. but the per-
sistent snubbing OF the French charge
d'affaires eliminating in his cjectment
from La Guayra is regarded by tho Paris
government as an act Of war. for which,
in its own good time, it will seek the
fullest reparation.
No doubt Frances complications In
Morocco make the present peculiarly
unsuitable moment for the chastisement
of Castro. There Will be plenty of time
for that later. She has the satisfaction
of knowing now. however, that her hands
are to be left perfectly free. Interference
from this country is scarcely to be ex-
pected. 1t is commonly accepted as fact
that both Great Britain and Italy, two
of the governments who receive proper
ton OF Venezuelan receipts in liquidation
OF indebtedness. will view and primi-
tive mission with compacence. And now
, comes the word that Germany, the third
OF the creditor nations. is also indisposed
to throw any objections In the way of
Frances PROJECTED plans.
How the French government means
finally to proceed is another matter, how
ever. Little light has been Forthcoming
or that point as yet. Large quantities
OF ammunition have been ordered to Fort
de France. Martinique and French
squadron is now cruising in Venezuelan
waters. The Foreign Office emphatically
declares, meanwhile that no blockade
is designed. This is easy to believe. An
effective blockade of Venezuela is geo.
graphically impossible, and would, be-
sides. possibly place France in delicate
position in regard to the checked reve-
nues of the creditor nations. A mere
naval demonstration would probably have
no results whatever.
This seems to imply that Frances casti-
cation will have to take the form of
actual invasion. II this is the case. it
lis not surprising that she is no hurry
to set about it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
For Ex-Convicts.

There is no greater work In which man
can engage than that OF extending n
helping hand to the unfortunate and the
society recently organized in Richmond
that has for its object the aid OF ex-
prisoners. is most worthy OF support and
encouragement.
There are frequent instances OF an un-
fortunate man. innately good. convicted
OF crime. but who is not at heart a
criminal. The ofrense may have been
committed. hut 1t may have been the
prompting OF necessity to provide for
loved ones or the heat of a sudden pas
sion or avarice. but when convicted the
world regards him as criminal and
classes him with the lowest. There arc
often qualities that would make OF him
a man where they encouraged and Just
such cases as this would this society
help.-Roanoke Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Bugaboos Brushed Away.

In yesterdays issue, we pointed out
that any law enacted by the Gancral
Assembly making school attendance COM
rnlsory would be restricted in Its scope
10 the following provisions. of the new
Constitution
The General Assembly may. In its dis
cretion, provide for the compulsory edu-
cation OF children between the ages OF
eight and twelve years, except such as
are weak in body or mind or can read
and write, or are attending private
schols, or are excused for cause by the
district school trustees"
The law would apply only to children
between the ages of eight and twelve.
and from estimates which we have been
at pains to make, with the aid of Secre-
tary Brent, OF the State Board of Edu-
cation, the number of such children is
about one-third of the school population.
The school population embracing those
between the ages of seven and twenty
is 57s,2a2 one-third of which sum Is 192.164
1t Is perfectly safe to say. therefore, that
a compulsory law would not apply, I'M
der the Constitution, to more than 100000
children. and the great bulk of these are
either in the public or private schools
or can read and write.
Where is the danger of Overwhelming
the schools? All such talk Is absurd. AZ
ter making investigation we are morally
sure that the operation of compulsory
attendance law in this State would not
require any appreciable increase in the
have said. the great bulk of children be-
tween the ages of eight and twelve are
already attending school.
/ That being the case, why should we
have compulsory law? For the benefit
of the few whose parents are too selfish
or two Indifferent to send their children
to school. and for the benefit of waits
who have no parents
A word in conclusion about the negroes
Gentlemen say that compulsory at
tendance law would force a horde of
negro children into the public schools
we have shown that only children be-
tween the tages OF eight and twelve
you'd be.,afe,ed''we ask all directors
whether 1t is for the public welfare that
,egro children between those ages be
trained in a good school. or left to run
Wild without such training. There should
De no two opinions on that point. but If
is not good policy. the Constitution
riyes ample protection. The school trus-
lees of every district would have full
power and discretion TO excuse" any
ma every negro child from the operation
Of the Law.
And so the other bugatoo vanishes into
Min air.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
The Press and the Pass.

Speaking OF the decision of tho Chesa-
peake and Ohio to abolish the pass sys-
tenn, the staunton Spectator says:
This decision is purely a personal one
with Mr.. Stevens. He could have contin-
ued his former mode OF dealing with tho
newspapers had he chosen. There has been
no reason for this change in Virginia
along tho line OF the chesapeake and
Ohio other than the arbitrary action OF
Mr. Stevens. The day may como when
the Chesapeake and Ohio will need the
newspapers far more than they will need
tho Chesapeake and Ohio. and when Mr.
Stevens himself may regret the imputa-
ton cast on the press by his course in
this instance. No corporation nor the
head of any corporation ia so invulner-
able that a hole or two may not occa-
sionally be punctured through Its or his
armor, especially when they have invited
those carrying guns to take n shot at
them. The press is like tho Indian. It
seldom,forgets or forgives an injury. The
President OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
has chosen to treat them as hoodlers and
sgrafters and thus attempted to injurs
their reputation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Be Careful, Gentlemen

The Roanoke Evening World and the
Fredericksburg Daily Star oppose the
effort making in the Legislature to
adopt resolution having IN view the
repeal of tho constitutional provision re-
curing the payment Of poll tax as a
prerequisite to voting, Tho World says
that 10 adopt this resolution would be
to pandor to Republican. clamor,
Undoubtedly SO, Tho Republicans want
the measure repealed because 1t would
Increase the nu9ber OF negro voters, The
operation Of the understanding clause
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
The Rich Mans Lot.

our good friend. with million dollars
a year, cannot eat much more or better
food. or drink much more or better drinks,
than we can, II he does. he Will be
sorry He can have more PLACES to i've
npas'atihS than one place At once. and too
nluch apparatus Is n bother. He can
make himself comfortable and live health
fuiiy; So can we. He can have all the
leisure lie wants, can so where he likes
and mast stay as long ms lie Will. He has tho
better oSf us there. We have the better
~ him in having tho daily excitement and
discipline OF making n living. 1t is a
great game--the game OF making Tying
s.1-f,,lIof chances and hazards, hopes SUR
prlses. thrills, disappointments and salts
factions, Our million-a--y year friend misses
that. we may beat him In discipline,
TOO. .Wo are apt to get moro than he
itloes--tlie salutary discipline of steady
work, .of self denial, of effort, That is
enormously EMO n valuable, to soul, body and
mind. He can't buy 1t. We get 1t thrown.
in with our daily bread. We are as likely
Il, marry to our taste and live hnppily In
the ciomesticated state MS he is, We have
rather better chances. than he of raising
our children we'll We are an likely as no
to have good friends worth having, and
to fnd pleasure IN them,- Atlantic
Monthly. Sfl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Delinquent Taxes.

In conversation with one of the best
Informed men In the county on county
affairs, the subject of collecting deln-
quent property taxes came under dis
cussion. He suggested that the Legislature
should pass a bill requiring the Board OF
Supervisors to advertise by handbills and
in county newspapers all delinquent prop.
erty and tax bills. and on day named
sell them by public auction at the front
door OF the courthouse on some court
day, with tho right to the purchaser to
collect same just as the collector now
does.
We want to give our hearty endorse
ton to this idea and trust that our able
Senator and Representative will put this
into practice: we understand their at
tention has been called to it.-Louisa En-
terprise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Strength in Versatility.

Though think it is true. as was point
cd out In a former article, that newspaper
reporting has reached a higher develop
ment in New York than elsewhere, prob.
ably nineteenth of the best newspaper
men In the metropolis came from tne
smaller cities, where they received an all
around training difficult to secure on a
great Journal On u small newspaper. WIN
q restricted staff, specialization. which I,
An able man plays all parasitic best OF
Schooling for his later work on q New
York paper, which VIII demand that he
turn out an intelligent and interesting
cites Of news. A good reporter may have
a vast amount OF superficial knowledge:
4, is at once his greatest strength and
his greatest akness.-Everybod Mag
aaine.r
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Colonel Mann Not Confederate.

The Times-D Dispatch was In error in
saying that Colonel William D. Mann,
editor of Town Topics, was Confed-
crate. We We're led into error by the
fact that Colonel Mann moved to Ala
bama Immediately after the war and
became proprietor of the Mobile Register.
He was Democratic candidate for Con-
gressy. from the Mobile district in the
reconstruction period, and was elected
He lived in that. community for years,
and. being a Democrat. we received the
impression that he was n Confederate.
In point of fact, he was an officer in
the United States army during the war
between the States. He was born In
Sandusky, Ohio, and entered the Federal
service soon after the war broke out as
captain of the First Michigan Cavalry.
He organized the First Mounted Rifles,
afterwards the Fifth Michigan Cavalry,
and was commissioned colonel In 1862.
We are gratifed to know that our i'm
preston was erroneous, and that the Col
onel was not an officer of the Confed-
crate army. Our regret is that his as
ISOLATION with southerners after the war
did not teach him better morals and
manners.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

lof the now Constitution has now ex-
PRED by limitation, md hereafter any
person having qualifications of age and
residence will lie entitled to register pro-
vlded:
First. That lie has personally paid to
tho proper office all State poll taxes
assossed or assessablc against him, uii-
der this lor tho former Constitution for
tho three years next preceding, that In
which he offers to register; or, IL he
comes of age ut such time that no poll
tax shall have been nssessable against
him for the year preceding the year In
which lie offers to register. has paid one
dollar and fifty cents, in satisfaction of
the first years poll tax assessnble against
him; and,
Second. That, unless physically unable,
he make application to register III his
own handwriting. without aid, suggestion,
or memorandum, in the presence of tho
registration officers. stating therein his
name, age. date and place of birth. res
idence and occupation Mt the time, and
for the past two years next preceding.
and whether he has previously voted and.
if so. the State, county, and precinct IN
which he voted last"
There is no discrimination as TO race.
The negro is on the same footing with
whites and the negroes now attaining
their majority are in most cases able to
read and write. If we abolish tho poll
tax provision. the bars will lie let down
and 1t will not be many years before we
shall have the NEGRO problem upon us
again. 1t would be nothing short of reck-
lessness for tho whites of Virginia to
follow this lead of Republican mem
Der OF the Legislature and remove prac-
tically the only bar to negro registration
and voting. 1t is amazing to us that
any Democrat should fail to see the
danger OF making the proposed change.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Negro Education.

The education of the negro seems TO be
giving the whole country some little
trouble. State Senator Cam Patterson's
Dill to divide the school funds between
the negroes and white In proportion to
the taxes received from the races repre-
sents one extreme, while 1t appars that
some one has proposed that Congress take
action looking towards the education of
the negro by the Federal government.
Ne.tner proposition will appeal to the
thinking population OF the people of this
state or country.-Emporia Messenger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Rhymes for To-Day
The Head Of the perfesh

AAC 11cdu OF the PerteSh.
Eve heard tell OF many erafters
Who have worked some winning pamos
ana no end OF cunning crafters
With a varied limo of names:
And although I truly love all
Such slick ones as can,
He whom admire above all
Is old Col. VIM. Mann.
oh, Col. Mann!
wonder how you can
SO meanly tap tho pockets OF New York's
discreet elite!
Say, Col Mann,
Since this topic is began,
Have you ever seen one Yorker that you
couldn't pick and cat7
He's the king OF social tailors,
Skilled to mako rep look we'll;
He's the sultan of blackmaiiers,
And the buzzard Of the swell:
He's the sweetest old deceiyer
That has ever walked-or ran:
Hence with pride | don my beaver
To the lovely Col. Mann
But. Col Mann.
Would you put under ban
The tighter-hsted wealthy sc their lives
were prlm as prune?
or, say. Col. Mann,
Just tell me II you can,
Exactly what 1t costs to be n White
washed Mann's Immune?
II. 6. H
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Roosevelt and a Third Term.

The recent intimation of Mr.. Jacob Riis
that President Roosevelt might accept
third term recalls the announcement
which MIR. Roosevelt made in November,
1891 He said:
II am deeply sensible OF the honor done
me by the American people in thus ex-
pressing their confidence In what / have
done and what l have tried to do. ] ap-
precatc to the full the solemn RESPONSE
bilty this confidence imposes on me, and
shall do all that in my power lies not
TO forfeit 1t.
ION tho 18th of March next i shall have
served three and n half years, and this
three and half years constitute my
first term. The wise custom which limits
the president to two terms regards the
substance and not tho form, and under
no circumstances will be a candidate
for or accept another nomination."
There is no equivocaton here The
President made a plain, straightforward
statement and being n frank man, he
undoubtedly meant precisely what he
| said But circumstances alter cases and
| II there should be anything like unanl-
| nous call upon Mir. Roosevelt TO accept
another term le would hardly consider
| himself bound 10 Decline for tho reason
that nc had made the statement above
| quoted undcr different circumstances. As
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
A Public Service.

Now that 1t Is proposed to beautify tho
Capitol Square at Richmond. 1t is crafty
Ing to report that the grounds seem to
have been rid Of the pestlferous wild
onions that grew In great quantities there
couple of years ago. The Times Regis
ter called attention at that time to the
nuisance. and the publicity and criticism
developed therefrom seems to have had
the desired effect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
The Poll Tax.

Several propositions have been intro
duccd In the General Assembly to amend
tho Constitution by abolishlng the pay
ment OF poll tax MS n prerequisite to
voting. Among those Introducing such
measure Is Mr.. Royal, Of Tnzewell.
who Is spoken of ms the Republican
leader OF the small minority of the House.
If he did but know II what has kept his
party 80 insignificant'in power has been
their lowering OF tho standard OF suffrage
In Virginia: and now 1t seems they are
trying to check any benefit that may
arise to them by Increased confidence in
the wisdom and substantial character OF
the present electorate. TO ensure clean
politics In Virginia tho electorate must
measure UP to the present high standard.
Any attempt to lower 1t Is an at
tempt to put It on n plane that
invites tampering with election returns.
and this being sustained by public sem
timent. Now 1t is uneuuvocally con-
demned by public opinion throughout the
State. After all, what is this poll tax
BUSINESS? 1t is simply saying that none
who will not pay taxeB shall have
voice in 1evying them. Is 1t not based on
sound principles OF Justice? Thomas JEFF
ferson. most liberal Democrat, who had
confidence in the people, is of record as
fnvoring n suffrage law that confined the
voters to those who paid taxcs.-Rock-
bridge County News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
A Self-Made Japanese.

Killing is more priced than writing.
Consequently says Everybody's Maya
zine, Dr. shlmose is more famous for
the explosive powder named after him
than for that counterfelt-defying Ink OF
his on Japanese bank notes. He is a
good specimen of the self-made Japan
csc, inheriting nothing but poverty and
health. born In the poorest circum-
starving, taking tho highest honors at
the Imperial University, and now, at
less than 0, ranking among the great
chemists and inventors OF the world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

o, yes. There is a way for an execu-
tive officer to avoid mistakes. All that he
has to do Is to run in the beaten track,
round and round. and draw his pay. In
pursuing that course he will be perfectly
safe and as worthless.as possible. Strange
~ enough some citizens seem to like that
sort of an Office. Not we. We like an
officer who does something, mistakes Or
no mistakes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

The Free Lance of Fredericksburg has
Just celebrated It's twenty-flrst birthday
anniversary and is now numbered among
the full grown newspapers OF the State.
1t is wise. honest and patriotic. credit
to itself. honest and patriotic. credit
nalsm. May it's anniversaries be as the
sands on the seashore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
Views of the
Virginia Editors
The Proposed Fitz Lee Statue.

a statue ought to DO built TO Bitzhugh
Lee, and doubtless will BIO built in time,
but IT should DO paid for from tho volun-
tary oncrngsEo OF the people and not from
inc public TREASURY. certainly not yet
awhile. II IL a matter that can well
afford to watt II It Ia to be paid for with
ar appropriation. Az long as there arc
needy and feeble Veterans OF the civil
War to care for It, does seem to us they
have the first call, and that General Lee
himself would havn preferred that
statues to him be deferred and the money
used to make life easier for his old COM
panions in arms.-staunton Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
An Associated pnss dispatch from

An Associated Pnss dispatch from
Seattle says:
Among those who are supposed to
have persisted when the Valencia went to
pieces was j. 3. Graham. passenger,
and with him went bag containing 1880
in, gold. Survivors OF the wreck say that
Graham frantIcally offered the bag Of
shore. But tho others paid little heed to
the .pleadings of the man, and his gold
lay on the broken deck, kicked under foot
no one bothering tven to pick 1t up
What a splendid text for sermon to-
day!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

Poultney Bigelow has resigned his Bos-
ton University lectureship, No cry OF
lamentation has as yet been heard from
the bereaved faculty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

(. still Morocco is not so hidebound as to
be surprised at getting strapped from
time to time. On. BREEDERS not famil-
lar with Morocco leather are begged not
tn miss the point)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

Imitation is the sincercst flnttery.
Plagiarism is equally flattering, but less
sincere.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

It is the peculiar embarrassment of the
politician to have to rise from time to
tine and explain that he isn't dead.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

The Town Topics Company could go
far toward escaping the ban of public
dsapptoval if it would cansent to call
Mr. Edward Box to the editorial chair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

One of the oldest reflections we know
of is as to the seldomness with which
Colonel Mann has been licked.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

George Ado is going to be nominated
for Congress- This gives new praise
worthiness to his recent determination to
quit slang.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

The risk about throwing too steep a
BLUM lies in the fact that you may fall
off 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

Mr.. Fairbanks is still there; he will
kindly not neglect to raise his right
hand from time to time. People are 80
forgetful nowadays.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

New York's Chinese quarter seems de-
tcrmined to cut itself into chop suey.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

thearts7 In your secret thought, who and
what do you deslre7 Probc yourself and
tell tho truth for remember God secs
you rs you arc! For life and death you
must make your choice
But one nnmc Is given, and that name
alone is the name before which nll must
bow. VIII you call upon Him and give
Him your allcgiance7 Then, not in the
agony and darkness but In tho sum
shine OF His presence lifo and Ito Jour
ncy Is guided, protected and blessed.
SO pray your largest prayers You cannot
think prayer 80 large that God In an
swcring 1t will not mako you wish you
had made 1t larger.
Pray that Whatever comes-trial,
doubt. failure or SUCCESS. hope or Joy
1t may oil work together to mako your
soul flt. first. to receive. and then to
shine forth with tho light OF God and
crowned with His blessing.