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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
Everythlnq LoveIy.

Upon the ovs OF this Christmas and the
dawn Of New Year. permit to hank one
for the kind words spoken to friends during
tic year. which have so swelled our subscriD-
zion hst-but greater far than this than
these. than AL for the Uniform family rcIa-
lions which have been sRcredly kept between
u.s. II We. in our efforts 20 make readable
paper. made mistakes. you have kindly pulled
tho mantle Of charity over them.
May every home into which this issue goes
be merry and glad Christmas Day-may no
sorrow be there to tarnish the silvery scene
nor blightiug caro- 20 corroda the spirit OF rs
loved ones. and may the approaching New
Year be the happiest ard most prosperous our
people have ever experienced.-Iamiltou En-
tcrprise
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Il Is BY faith that man removes
mountains Faith strengthens as. en-
lightens US, for all endeavors and en-
curances. Win faith we can Go an
and dare an. and life itsef has a
thousand times been ioyfuiiy oiven
aWay.-Carlyie.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
The Most Perfect Poem by Any
Living Writer.

Current Literature reprints in its De-
cember issue a lyric. OF which Algernon
Swinburne has said that: a more per
foot piece or writing no man alive has
ever turned out" The author Of this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
WHAT'S the Matter Win You?

Christmas shopping has not been unusually
brisk so Tar. In fact. the merchants COM
pain that up 20 the close OF last week their
sales we're not up 10 average Of the last sey-
"a al years Purchases 50 far have been along
the line OF the useful rather than the foolish
and ornamental And this IS well Fortunes
are spent every year in the purchase OF gaudy
cheap gimcracIls." 10 be wasted and broken
up by children, which, = spent moro sensibly
would serve the same and better purDose.--
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Assembly. at lis next session. he petition
"a Go appropriate not less than $1,000 for
the uses and purposes OF this society
lu view OF statements recently made
in The Times Dispatch and other news
papers OF Virginia. concerning the relative
not revenue paid into the state
treasury by the counties and cities.
it is surprising that tho Horticultural So
cicty should have committed itself TO
such an erroneous declaration Tho Audi
tors report for 1904 makes the following
exhibit.
Paid in by tho counties. .sl.J41.524 81
Drawn out for schools and
criminal expenses ....-....... l.o29.552 ~
Net revenue paid in.........S 5i1.o7l So
Paid IN by the cities. ...........S Lo62.9i4 81
Drawn out for Same objects as
above Observation-Disclosures. 22S,@O2 %
Net revenue paid in.........$ S34. 632 %
I'm 1905 the net revenue paid in
by the counties was............S 55S.640 q
BY the cities Observation-Disclosures. .009. 633 IS
Excess by cities. .............S 450.992 IS
IN addition 10 the large sums drawn BY
the counties for schools and criminal ex-
penses, the state Board OF Agriculture
IS maintained at the public expense for
tho benefits OF the agricultural interest. II
seems to us that the farmers have no
ground for complaint on the score Of
collection ana distribution OF public rove-
nues
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
For S. WINTERS

tho Bitters have been building up and
terrifying weak systems against attacks
Of Chiils and Colds brought on by the in
clement weather. Therefore be wise and
always keep q bottle OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

We hope there are none in the county who
are 50 poor IN spirit destitute or worldly
goods as no- 90 feel the joys ana pleasures
Of the Christmas season and fur,beruor. hope
tnat none VIII forget that New Years Day is
tne DAY Tor good resolutions. Each one knows
just what his greatest failing g. ana IL viii
he a good thing for him resolve 70 he reso-
ute 20 lessen the evii-not fer week OF FOR
a month or two. but permanently. Quickly
broken VOWS do more harm than good WIN
This short sermon we wish all Mrrry Christ
mas and Happy New Year.-Montroutry
N csse l ger
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

10 our many patrons and friends who have
accorded US a generous support SSrouChout the
past year. and TO assure them that 81 will be-
our earnest aim 70 make the Democrat better
and better as the year OF 1907 advances We
wish our readers all the joys Of a Merry
Christmas" and extend 20 thcu--one and all
our very best Wishes for happy ana prosper
Gus New Near.-Tldewater Democrat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
H0STETTER'S
STOMACH BlTTERS

handy. it also cures Indigestion, Dys-
pepsia, CostiVeness. BllIousness. Head
ache and Female Ills. Don't fail 20 try Il;
also. ask your Druggist FOR free copy OF
our 1907 Illustrated Almanac.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Ring. merry. joyous happy Christmas bells
Day OK glad greetings happy gathering, good
cheer and kind wishes. Enjoy the blessed oc-
casion-enjoy II fully and rightfully lay asiae
the sad and soInbre things for the day-forget
them IL is true there may be many dear ana
precious memories that you would not ana
could rot Danish for the world. and It would
not be right 10. but for the time live IN
the sunshine. brighten the atmosphere and
bring 10Y % those about you; for Christmas
Day live Tor Others. live for those that love
Courier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
CHRISTMAS CHEER IN OLD VIRGINIA.


IIVI 2 FTuEflHl
irons cordial saluta tons pC tho season and
wishes tor all N them a ''fIapDy Csristrnse
AMI a Prosperous NeR Yoar.T Nav the. sea-
son he one OF unaiioved pleasure Tor ali our
people. and their brightest hopes and antici-
ized.-Fincsstle Herald
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Probably il Messrs. Peary and Well
man were there to-day, they would note
tackled upon the North Pole card run
ming something Ike this; This Is my
busy day. Back to-night.-S. Claus 90
However. it is safe TO say that Sanity
has missed no callers this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Am I any better than the Father OF
Ny Country? hotly demands John
Wesley Gaines. We are too busy opening
the presents TO attend TO YOU this morn
ing. John. but We have a bunch that
you know the answer. anyway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

They have just discovered a richer
gentleman than John d. Rockefeller but
up 70 a late hour last night no one had
found poorer man than Boni Cas-
tellane.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
Our Stores Save
You Money

Fresh French Candy, ID. SC
London Layer Raisins. per pound 100
Gest Granulated Sugar,
per and ... 43-4c
Canned Tomatoes ...........-..-......7e
Christmas Mixed Candy,
per pound ........ SC
New Mixed Nuts IL 1-2c
Chocolate Drops, h., IL 1-2c
Good Green Coffee. Rio and La
Large cans Tomatoes. =. Sc
New aalslns. &C. or 3 lbs for ........ .25c
Home Made Mincemeat,
per pound ..... &c
New Hominy and orits. lbs. fer. sc
5-lb. can Mocha and Java
Roasted Coffee for. $1.OO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Some OF the Senators are complaining
that the President Is a genuine dictator.
but, perhaps. no one realizes the truth
OF this quite so fully as william Loeb. Jr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

II 90 Japs can produce a Nfe-sized race
problem, what would our Northern
friends consider the natural product OF
100000 negroes2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

1t Will probably be a long time before
AR. Noah Webster, the well-known lexi-
cographer viii require another vindi-
catiOn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

However, Mr.. Roosevelt has not yet
written enough messages 70 find n posi-
bic TO devote one 10 a little trihe like
the tariff
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

The kind OF welcome that the Hon
James Bryce VIII receive IN this country
should afford a little food FOR reflection
to MI Maxim Gorly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
Sweet Memories.

Could We collect together to-day those whose
hearts have been comforted, whose gloom has
been cheered. whoee struggles have been en-
Outraged by the good wishes OF friends and
by the oft-repeated gifts OF the ever merry
and liberal King Christmas, what p mighty
company Of all ages. classes and conditions or
mankind would crowd in confusion before
eyes The effects o. "A merry Christmas DO not
cease Wifh the davs n high glee ans mirfh.
but The memories Of the bright day will Hnger
In the minds and hearts 70 cheer many days
Pearisburg Nirginian
Peace and Good VIII.
How sweet 81 Is 70 think upon this day the
whole world Is rejoicing that there -
peace upon earth good will unto men and a
general feeling Of love and hospitality among
All nations Now Is The glad meeting OF the
scattered family circle. who are permitted
once more 10 greet each other with claspcd
hands. with beai-ing eyes and the glad rinrinG
tones % joyful hearts and merry. laughing fps
To gather around the richly laden board As OF
son. and rejoice In the soul-mingling flow OF
az unrestrained and happy conversation TIE
loving mother gathers IN her arms The eager
bright with wonder. they hearken 20 the
sweet words Of that beautiful story OF old.
90 the angels who sang
lu the heavens 81 night.
Ana the shepherds who
The glorious sight.
or Bethlchem's star.
Ana the heavenly Child
That IN rude manger
Looked sweetiy and smiled
Orange Observer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

In accusing the rest OF us Of being
entirely TOO free with our money. John
d. Rockefeller has the pleasant certainty
that the charge win not be rec!procated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Lieut.. Peary saws that anything tastes
good after you have subsisted on dog
meat for a long. long while. Does this
apply 10 ycllow-dog meat. Lieutenant?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

TUESDAY. DECEMBER "a 1905.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
An ImnoasIhIe Renuest.
Makinn Il 4 Monoloaue.

/ Barber. And how would Won ike your hair
cut. sire Victim; I'm perfect silence. pease-'
Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Mr. Dcreiy: you DON mind my calling
YOU Alice do youe'' Miss Pert. 'Not ar a..
81 YOU don't mind my not answering you.''-
Boston Transcripf.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

tt only comes once a year. but un
dOubtedy when it comes. it comes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Also. the Sunday-school enrolment suf-
fcrs q big falling on from to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

A few more days Ike yesterday might
put MS all next 10 p nice cheap skate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

A certain Mmchausen license is per
MISSILE 10 parents of children who
failed to catch Santa Claus last night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Knicke-. Was tie prisoner married
maue" Booker. 'I guess so. When Informed
that an. thing DO might say would hc used
against his he sal dhc was used 90 that
Good-by. Katie.
Gilman .'Erou~s your new srrvsut CARL
coming on o. Suhhuhs. .'Oh she's pact char
stage she's goinE or Just az this moment -
Philadelphia LEDGE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

And do remember that frequently
some OF the very best things are tucked
away down in the toe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Those who did not even do their early
shopping late can now, at least. tx de-
termined optics upon Naughty Seven.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

TT seems reasonably safe gamble that
San Franciscos New Year will be a
whole lot happier than her old one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

The weather man also IS entering into
the spirit Of tho season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Just TO maintain the air Of merriment,
resolve that for to-day you will not give
the bills a thought
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

pAILY-wEEkLY-suNpAY-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

When that ceases 10 be the case. the day
Of ohivalry Will be completely done
Probably if Messrs Peary and Well
man We're there to-day, they would note
tackled upon the North Pole a card run
ming something like this. This Is nv
busy day. Back to-night-S Claus -
However. il is safe 70 say that Sanity
has missed no callers this morning.
Am I any better than the Father OF
nv Country" hotly demands John
Wesley Gaines We are too busy opening
the presents TO attend 10 YOU this morn
ing. John. but We have a bunch that
you know the answer. anyway.
They have just discovered richer
gentleman than John d. Rockefeller but
up TO a late hour last night no one had
found a poorer man than Boni Cas-
tellane.
Some OF the Senators are complaining
that the President Is a genuine dictator.
but, perhaps. no one realizes the truth
OF this quite so fully as William Loeb. Jr.
In accusing the rest OF us Of being
entirely TOO free with our money. John
d. Rockefeller has the pleasant certainty
that the charge viii not be rec!procated.
Lieut.. Peary saws that anything tastes
good after you have subsisted on dog
meat for long long while Does this
apply to ycllow-dog meat. Lieutenant?
The kind OF welcome that the Hon.
James Bryce VIII receive IN this country
should afford a little food for reflection
TO Mr.. Maxim Gorly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

And lastly. here's hoping you a mer1l
est one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

Entered. January g. 1903 A. Richmond. Va,
- second class matter. under ACT OK Congress
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-25

By Times Dispatch Carrier Delivery service
letcfsburg--
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-11-17

however will not be allowed to be
taken from France without the con
ser OF their father. Count Boni de
Caslellane
Tho end of the famous case came
suddenly The court brushed aside the
demand of the counts lawyers for an
examination OF witnesses. and as an
ticipatea the public prosecutor did
not even ask to bee heard
SIS soon as the court assembled
Judge Ditto handed down the judg.
ment which is sweeping victory for
the countess In granting her petition
for divorce the court gave the countess
the custody of her children. the count
being allowed only the usual rights 70
see them and share in the control Of
their education, which was not con
tested
The count is given the right to see
the children at stated periods at the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-11-17
Vas q companion Of John Brown.

Los Angeles, Nov l5.--Major Hora-
ito Nelson Rust, noted archaeologist
and indian authority, and philanthrop,
ist. friend and companion OF Iohn
Brown and veteran Of the Civil War
died at his home in South Pasadena at
the age of IS years Major Rust was
son of Nelson Rust. the Connecticut
Abolitionist
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-11-17
ClGANA is A RARE BIRD.
This Native ct south America IN Pos
scsscd Of -Four Feet.


Edward Morris Brigham of Battle
Creek. Mich. the we'll known South
American traveller has the only speci.
mems III this country of Il rare bird that
has attracted much attention among
scientific men because il has four feet
Its scientific name is Opisthocoma
crislat AMI j. known to the natives as
the cigana gypsy.
II is 80 contrary to the accepted order
Of things that bird should have four
feet that the discovery OF this quadru
pei bird WIS n surprise to the scientific
men MIR Irigham's specimens are
preserved in alcohol.
Ar brigham found these birds in
ISL - while making cmbryological
studies ia tie interior Of the great
island Of Marajo. NJ the mouth of the
Amazon river
The bird confirms the evolutionary
theory HAT birds descended from rep
titan ancestors Many fossil birds
show marked rcptilian characteristics.
having teeth. etc The whole evolution
AIRY process is shown in the Matching OF
tho e-s Of he cigana
The brI progressing in It's embryo.
logical COURSE, passes into IFS rcptilan
ancestral type and before rs evolution
has carried il beyond the rcpiilan
phase il emergrs from the egg as
quadrupod animal hutchcd from an egg
laid lay Two footed two winged bird
There are wcll developed toes each
terminated by large well developed
claws
For many days after Matching and
before il IS ahlc to hy the young use
these four claws 10 climb about the
bushes and trees But fore" feet are
purposclcss Tor an ordinary bird Then
the Modification hesins and the fore
limbs an" d"velopc into wings. the
tinai ppsi.uaial result
The aiuu specimen in size aud gen.
eral appearance resembles pheasant.
but q Course. is mo- relation. ms the
cisana tae salc survivor OF It's genus.
its family. IT. order. Of which biologists
have found numerous representatives
IN fossil state
lis -cal a-el range Is quite limited.
being found olly along Tie margins Of
the Amazon lud the Oriuoco. The bird
lYes and pcrehe~ upon the leaves Of
the aniuga ii large water plant with
heart slapcd leaves ana callallIe
flower. wary ng in height 10 twenty
feet The plant grows in masses on
low. muddy margins Of water courses.
The cries uttered 10y the adult ciganas
are unlike tbo>c Of any other birds and
ARE 50 doleful and demoniacal that It
sounds rs If they were mourning for all
their extinct relations These birds are
usually The most administrative in the
night Detroit Free Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-11-17

=. stephen Episcopal church, East
Haddan Conn. has the oldest bell in
the state Il was cast 4. H. So. II
was IN church ID Spain ut the time
~ Napolras wars. and when the
church was destroyed q thrifty Yankee
trade>man bought the hell and took il
over 70 tins country The inscription
on II j. IN spanish. which translated
reads The Prior Being the Most
Rev. Father Miguel Villa Murva. Tie
Procurator the Most Rev. Father
Josef E'Stiyan Coilnlcs Made lie.
Made iu Year \. u SO"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-11-17

home ODD their grandmother and keep
them "A month annually during the
holidays
The counts demand for an "alimen-
tary allowance of $5oooo annually
was pronounced by the court To be
without foundation in law and was re-
jected
The only point decided in the counts
favor was the imposition OF the inhibi.
ton on tho countess 10 take the chill.
drel ont OF France without their faith
ers consent
The court appointed the president OF
the chamber Of notarics 70 liquidate
the affairs Of the husband and wife.
Although the court denied the appli.
cation OF the count for an annuity
there IS the best ground for the state
meut that Madame Could as the
Countess Castellane will hereafter be
known. VIII make a liberal allowance
% The father OF her children Further.
Il is again stated that so far as the
creditors are concerned the countess
Will settle all legitimate bills for the
household expenses but she win con
tinue 10 resist 10 the utmost the pay
ment Of money owed 10 usurers under
whatever disguise and borrowed by
the count for his own purposes and
without her consent
The three children Of the Castel
lanes are George, Boni and Jay the
youngest being the namcsake Of his
mothers father the late Jay Could
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-11-17
FRAMED UNIFORM
DIVORCE BILL
Legislatures of Various States Will
Be Asked to Adopt It
SOME OF IT'S PROVISIONS

Philadelphia. Nov IS The Ma
tional Congress on Uniform Divorce
Law ended It's work after having
adopted. with few changes. the entire
Uniform divorce bill as originally
dra5,4 by the committee appointed
at the first meeting held in Wash.
incten
section of the bill covers the
causes for divorce from bed and board.
They are adultery. bigamy N the suit
OF injured party To first marriage con
vjction and sentence OF two years for
crime. extreme cruelty on tn part o.
husband or wife To such an extent as
TO eudanger life OF either or render
cohabtation unsafe, wlml descrtlon
for two years. habitnal drunkenness
tor like period hopeless insanity OF
III husband
No ) which provides no decree
shall be granted II suit has been
brought BY collision or procured or
counved al ouense charged condoned
il or has been guilty OF adultery not
condouod
No. 5. which relates TO jurisdiction
TO he acquired by personal service in
actions Tor annulment or divorce. and
Is aimed to minimize migratory al
vorces. also that hearings and trials
must be public and had before court
and not before a master or referee.
Tho remaining sections and articles
refer to proof. the impounding OF rec.
ords which shall not be allowed rules
for decreos and appeals together with
the legitimacy of children
Delegates from 81 states ana the
District OF Columbia and represents
tlves Of all Protestant denominations
who attended the international confer
ence on marriage together with the
Catholic prclate. Bishop STANLEY q
North Dakota. attended the sessions.
which were presided over by Governor
Penngpacker
The important changes in the bill
are the striking out of all reference to
proceedings and practice. leaving the
question tor the various legislative
decided that so long as open hearings
are held and the laws provide for
direct service on the respondent and
fix a punishment for collision the
measure need not conform to any
fixed rule
The causes for which divorce can be
granted are inhdclity felony bicamy,
desertion. habitual drunkenness and
intolerable cruelty and in the discus
sions Of the various sections there was
little opposition TO any Of these pro
visions. but in the list Of causes for
annulment OF marriage opposition was
presented against several
There was also opposition 10 the
clause annulling the marriage Of
girl under the age OF Is and a youth
under Is Ernest Merten OF Wiscon
sin held that a girl under rs years
was incapable Of making proper mar.
riage contract. and Frank II Kerr. Of
Ohio. favored the law OF his state
which makes the marriage OF a boy
under y and a girl under rs void
Miss Rachael Siegel. OF Utah the only
woman speaker held that - years for
the girl was ali right She said We
women ought to know The clause
was adopted
The committee which drafted the
original bill will remain in existence
and use its efforts to have the bill
passed by the various state law
makers
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-11-17
Shot little sister pead

Burlington, y j.. Nov l3-Henry
Frisco 10 years old. shot and
instantly killed his l3.year old sister
Mamie in their home in the Italian
quarter al West Palmyra The shoot
ing was done with a muzzle loading
shotgun to repel burglars The boy
got the weapon from a closet and in
tended TO brighten his sister. who was
still in bed He did not know the glu
was loaded and pulled the trigger
Part Of the little girls head was
blown on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-11-17
WILL PROSECUTE OIL TRUST
Government Will Try to Dissolve
Standard As Il Now Exists.

Washington Nov While no au
thoritatiye statement could be OBJ
tanned in regard to the matter. there
is good reason to believe that the gov
eminent has decided to institute pro
ceedines against the Standard oil
company under the Sherman anti
trust act with~a view OF obtaining an
order OF the court dissolylng the com
pany as il now exists and restoring to
each Of the 70 or 50 constituent com
pants its proportionate share OF the
stock and also compelling the obsery
ance Of the law inhibiting them from
entering into any contract agreement
Or understanding with each other WITH
view 10 maintaining prices on oil