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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14

5trlfusai force. axpeiling and throwing OFF
inll men who think and have Ideas. In
stead OF being open and receptive 10
those trying to work. out tho problem
that we are facing md must solve.
AZ have said Before. a problem of
this nature cannot be solved by tho
average politician, who is looking out
for political Jobs. II cannot be solved
by n partisan. whose standard OF merit
for law 10 whether II viii moro firmly
intrench his own party In power, but It
must BIO worked out by mon who think:
by men with constructive minds, and by:
men who earnestly want to learn tho
truth and terent mankind.
Car, you irnngine tho boss OF New York.
tho boss Of Philadelphia. sitting down
sto9etl,er IN some secluded corner az
Tamrnany Hall to work out this world
problem7 Can you imagine them sur
rounded by law books. and histories con-
tanning the accumulated wisdom OF past
centuries? Can yot, imagine them with
minds bent solely on a cure for tho leper
spots that are breaking out on our
social. industrial and economic bodies7
Can you picture them with minds single
to that great purpose OF securing a
patch OF blue sky IN the life OF every
man ana equality before tho law for all?
Can you picture it7ls 1 think not. and yet
these two men IN two different States;
In two different parties, have had tho
power to keep from their parties ticket
the name OF any man with an idea.
Such was tho condition; what is the
permanent remedy. TO mo II seems
that Il can be found in direct pri-
mary law that will enable n person with
n plan OF reform TO get possession Of the
machinery OF his party to put his reform
into effect. The result Of such law is
TO bring mon OF IDEAS iato the party. and
to make IL impossible for any man to
keep men OF brains out OF action. It
drives the party boss TO the wall for.
rood. and paves the way for political
leaders. who will make the party an
instrument to advance measures In the
interests Of thu people rather than a
tool. In the hands OF boss. to advance
the unlawful interests OF corporations.
But you may ASK why have people not
ken advantage OF the primaries before.
simply because they knew that under.
existing conditions. II srey attempted to
oppose the machine at the primaries.
they would be cheated and counted Gut.
and because there was never a time
when you could arouse any interest in
a group OF men, nominated as delegates
TO d convention, which was not pledged
to any particular man or any specific
n,eastral Consequently, the machine
controlled the convention. and 1t was
careful to nominate men whom they
could handle without ideas that might
crop out later 70 embarrass them.
IN New jersey we have law that
provides that any ten men In a district
may make application to the town or
city clerk to place a set Of delegates on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14
CHESTNUT HILL AND
HIGHLAND PARK

Miss LILLE Gray, who has been Waiting her
friend, Miss Claire schafer. OF Third Avenue
has returned to her home in Henrico county.
The sCovenanters' Society Of AIlzpah Presbyte-
srten Church held It's regular monthly meeting
last Sunday evening. March nth. In the leo
!turc-room OF the church.
Miss Lottie I.ivesay, who for the past week
has been the guest Of her sister. Mrs. William
iRedd, has returned home.
The Marguerite Bottome Circle Of the King .
Daughters met last Monday evening, March
18th. at the residence OF Mrs. Charles Wing
field, OF Highland Park N
pakH ana 9sE ttle
@ sSps H
Ssy. 10 m
MI. Tlller5 and family. who have, been living
Il sSs IS; bsaH5'tai new nome on Third
frend &s. Emma aa ssen ss'isy
Bridge, Powhatan county. has returned to her.
hem msre On Nil ihf s. M,s
tof /; Miss. Ioekst,,s, Fourth Avenue, ChestnVs
A asS ann sa@ =
Church. Chestnut Hill. and Mission Circle Of
the F!rs. Baptist Church city All are cordial
Mrs. Bertha Williams, who spent the past
Ys sf s aensay az
hey
lWillMvisit relatives. At'i .''s' =.
sThe Guild Of the Ascension Chapel Of High
sss 81 Nj Nh, Harrison Of che.tnus
Hill. VIZ, Sss 49, 53s q - sls
:s 81 has s ss:s ssi
days, has returned 20 her home In AMelia
MISS Viola cleeton is spending some time
with her sister, Mrs: Flemming, OF Fourth
Avenue Chestnut H -. (. y
sqitsas n ssfHF sSsa'as
DR. Goodrich, q missionary from, the Philips !:
Il Miss Carson. OF Cumberland. has beer. visit,
I Mr. William Todd. 4 Of Highland Park, has
bought the house recently occupied by Mt.
Miss Katherine Warmer, OF Ietersville. has
been waiting Mrs, g. w. Vaughan Of lilshlan no
ipa rls.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14
JULIUS a. HoBsON, E
UPPER HENRlCO..

The home OF AIRS. A: D. Carter was the
scene q, g most n]oyab!e party last Friday
as'I s.:s
Misses us sssss a
Ems,iS and BeE,ha
s.ssfs s Esnsst and ns Asa @ssss! se% %s'
Mr.. Edgar Melton and others. Master ROSCOE
vas 4, ths RECIPIENT Of many pretty gifts from
spent saa The homs
Mrs Ann!e Ford ]. quite sick at her homo
M; Mrs. May =; Blackburn, after delightful
turned 70 her home AT Fair. Oaks. -. !.
her sister, Mra.. Tyler on the Broad Street
AIR, Airs Ned roome.f visited relative. a. Elmont
4 Ies With
se h ssr hs%s
1H Ess Il i a. lie
MI: PHI pss.i .ss ss'is ,isk
visited their parents on the Broad Street Road
NEEDING se
Mrs IS,ndervAter. Of H!chnena. spent Mons
day with hor son In TINS section. ~,
over county. have moved to their beautiful
home at rsylor.s Crossing. Y Y,
her homo, sDumbarton, on Monday night.
Quito number Of guests were present Games
after which II refreshments were 4 served. ~
Miss E,thol Draper lslted her parents at
Miss Lillian Glills. Q 4 Richmond was the
guest Of her1 sst er. Mrs. Ora Warburton. at
Dunbar ton during the week. v.
- Mrs Lewis, OF Dumharton. spent Monday IN
Mr. = Fit.hurh Ford has returned to her
homo at Laurel after a delightful stay With
MI Mr. George Pyper, 81 Richmond. visited Mrs
Mrs. Lucy Wein,er, Of RI chmond. IS visit,
Siisses Ethel and Oracle Lawrence. OF Rich-
,mond, spent Sunday With Miss Hazel Law
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14
ASKS FOR DIVORCE
Miss Egerton Declares She Sup
ported Husband Until Deserted.

Especial to The mes-Dispatch.)r
NORFOLK, VA, March l3.---Mrs. Susan
Ycatman Egerton. formerly prominent IN
Norfolk society aid lately residing IN
Washington, D. c.. to-day entered; suit
In the Court Of Law and Chanceryi for
an absolute divorce from her husband,
John F. Egerton, whom she alleges de-
serted her. and in April, 1903 leaving
Virginia went to Manila. Philippine 1s-
lands. where he Is now living. Miss Sue
sYeatman and John F. Egerton were mar
ried ut st. Lukes Episcopal Church
November II. 1897. The wedding was
brilliant, with several hundred Norfolk
society folk present. Rev. DR.. Arthur S.
Lloyd, now of New tY ork. was the cele-
brant. There was n wedding tour and
the Egerton's later3took a cottage at Yir-;
ginia Beach. l! az
Mrs. Egerton in her bill Of complaint
filed In court to-day, declares that from
the date Of their wedding her, husbnNl
failed to support her. but she was COM
PEELED TO support him until he dessrted
her and left the country. Mrs, Egertpn
says that she secured a position rs a
department clerk at Washington and s,ll,-
ported tho defendant until he loft her
in September, i 90e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14
Should Close Building.

! In view OF the conditions as they now
exist at the Third Market. conducted
as IT. Is as a place OF a public market,
your subcommittee Is OF tho opinion
that the building should be closed. and
they, therefore. respectfully recommend
tint the city discontinue Il as n public
market as soon as 1t is practicable.
NYe find that tho measurements Of tho
THIRD Market building urc as follows;
Inside 100 feet by 1855 feet 3 IA inches:
outside lo2 feet A inches by 1877 feet;
height. 81 feet s inches rom floor to
bottom OF trusses: walls. q feet 6 inchcs;
wall base, 4 feet 8 lnches to 3 feet 8
inches; roof rises IS feet from trusscs to
top Of elevator. ysi 4.
"a Az a. petition has already becl, paado
that tho city provide MI armory for
tile Richmond Light Infantry Blues Bat
talon and innsmuch as the building Is
conveniently located and Its MEASURE
mcnts afford a hall ample for drill pur-
poses OF tho two companies composing
that bnttAlton. your sub-comnittea
would respectfully recommend that tho
city utilize tho Third Market building
and slta as an arnlory for tho Blues,
Battalion nftor such improvements, nl-i
3ternti0ns and changes as may DO nee
essary are made to tho building to put
1T In proper shape for thctr occupnncy,
and comfort.
Accompanying this report. Without re-
iconlmcndnt lion, NO hand you a PROPOSE ton
from Messrs, John Il. Goddin9 n COM
spany In regard to renting the Third
Market building for q term Of one or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14
NEW IDEA IN POLITICS
By HON EVERETT coLBY State Senator d New! Jersey

senntDr Colby distinguished himself At ths6 j
election last November, as did District Al.
torney Jetntne. Of New York, BY his bold.
COURAGEOUS and succcsEful campaign against
"bosss fuisfin Essex county. New Jersey.
lie Is regarded d. one OF Tho coming men
In American politics. ~ IA - III
For the past few months we have been
celebrating tho advent OF = new idea In
politics--the idea sof. Individual Initiative
on the part OF n candidate for once, MS
opposed to the dlctatlon OF nominations
by one-tnnn power, and now the dues-
ton naturally arises How can NO mako
this reform permanent and OF real last.
Ing value h
h 1t IL a question that will cost much
thought and consistent effort. 1t Will
require son,o real solid patriotism, ns
opposed to emotional patriotism. OF
which we hnyo plethorn. Il will re-
saiire. too. careful anaiysls Of funda-
mental principles, and the precise deter
5mination OF Just what we arc after;
and, as a matter Of fact. what wc arc
carefully into the present political sit,ia-
tlon. do we not see an attempt on the
part OF different political factions to
solve the one great problem OF our gen
Grafton. namely: How to distribute
equally md fairly the Joint annual pro-
duct OF capital and labor Arc not the
tariff, FREQ coinage Of silver, socialism.
the Henry George theories. municipal
control. municipal Ownership and rate
Legislation, all phases OF the one prob
lem. and all attempts to solve the same
question. II that ID 30. then any ele-'
lment in our political llfo that stands Il,
the way OF its solution Is a serious evil
q menace to our institutions. and as
such should be opposed. The boss sys-.
TEN in our party politics was such a
menace. md as such was fought at the
last election ana destroyed. "A fight was
conducted against u throughout tho
country. great victory was won. and
we now face the problem. as I have said.
OF making the results permanent and
lasting. !.
Now. In my humble opinion. nll this
work viii 10 for raught II We allow the
net results to remain simply the politt-
cal destruction OF an individual. This
is the danger OF the present situation.
we have been fighting man with men.
pittinG personality against personality,
and using al, aroused public sentiment to
destroy the political power OF particular
individuals. II was all good work and
necessary. but It will not be lasting or
81 s,Ibstantial benefit X wo stop there.
for the simple reason that you cannot
ikeep alive for any extended time an
acute public interest infcontests between
sindIyidunls. and the result will be that
we shall soon have other political des-
rots quite as objectionable as those with
whom, we have 80 recently been amicted.
Fighting bosses as individuals ID IKE
affiliate. Under these conditions. there
fore, our parties are moving Win cen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14

1.-THE primary ticket. nndlthoso names may
BIO brticketed, and against tho bracket
may DO placed the. name OF the cardi-,
date for whom tho delegates will VITO
In tho convention.
The primaries are under the super
digging sdnndelions without reaching the
roots, they spring up again overnight
we must not be satisfied. therefore, With.
individuals decnpltntions, but must re-
move the cause that makes 1t possible
for any interruptions dictator to live in
our political system. and, In my judg-
rnent the method to DO adopted III str,ig.
Cling with this evil is to fight with
measures, IDEAS and principles instead
of with mon. He is not afraid OF tho
the police, and he cares nothing whit
ever for public opinion: but the intec-
ton OF an idea into his business gives
him al, eplicptic ut, and tho reason lies
in the fact that tie average political
boss ls not really and truly Intelligent:
he Is not student OF great measures,
and he is. therefore. afraid OF q weapot,
cannot WELD. which crentes situation
that appeals to the PUBLIC interest, and
puts up deal which cannot be settled
on a cash basis. What Is tho result7
Every man with an idea; every man with
an honest desire to grapplo with the
great problem must be kept down be-
cause tho boss doesn't know how to
handle him. and II he can't be kept out
of Office he must be driven from tho
party with which he would naturally
vision OF the State. are held for all par
ties ut tho same time. and Mt the same
place, thus practically providing for
direct vote. Under this system ten mon
have good fighting chance Is force the,
man with an idea to the front, and II
he wins In the primary. he has an or
ganization behind him to put his ideas
into practice. It was this law that en-
abled us to make q fight with measures
instead OF men In New Jersey. And IT
was this law that made It possible for
us to defeat a boss with the ideas OF
limited franchises and equal taxation
two phases OF the grent problem in New
Jersey.
such are the possibilities Of independ-
cnce In politics, so long rs we have gov
eminent by parties, but we must bear
In mind the fact that no law. however
perfectly drawn, will insure permnnence
ana stability to reform unless there Is
behind 1t tho substance OF right
TO give 1t life. The future OF independ-
ence in politics viii be tho future Of
American manhood. and that manhood
to retain its virility and yigor must free
itself from tho letters OF party Fetch
that makes loyalty to an Organization
more sacred than loyalty to ones own
conscience or loyalty to ones country.
To sucl, an extent has this party teticn
been carried that we are to-day IN pub.
lilo life breeding. not useful citizens anu
patriots, but partisans and bisots.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14
] Oalr||l'sp
.IllllIl'lc!llt
III For cnsilftis n
Pic 81 50 q iiooI
patrons To do tho sA,ite3 and pntronlze
only tho Raleigh ystsut, the homo com.
S5yeeZ1IJVlyG'WVI

patrons 10 do tho ss,re and pntronlze
only tho Raleigh sys.sr,, the homo com.
pany. IA
Tho Raleigh represented 10 them that
the would enlarge and Improve. their
exchange and furnish, scrvco Mt
$50 for business houses end us for real
dence. The Eel people say they have
no idea OF giving up the field. The roso.
luton by the Mcrchants. Association pro-
vidcd TINT notice should be giycn the
Bell and Interstate TO remove their tele.
phones from tho places OF business OF
members OF the nssociation by septem-
Der list. The Bell people have the adj
vantage OF the long distance connections
and superior exchange equipment and de-
clare that they nre not Mt all apprc-
hensive over tho probable outcome Of
the tight.
At tho fourth annual commencement
OF the Medical Department OF the tint
vcrsity OF North Chrolina May nth,
twelve young men will receive diplomas.
DIR. r. j. Payne, OF Norfolk, Va, will
deliver the address
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14
MR.. DOWNING CHOSEN,
Made Chairman Of District Com
mittee; Primary Date Fixed. Il

Tho Democratic Congressional Commit
tee for the First, District met hero yes
iterday. and Hon, 4 ,omas j |. Downing, of
Lancaster, was elected chairman to s,lc-
8eeed tho Int i lloyd 2, Smith, OF Northiml-
d 9s After thus VI organizing the " committee
liked Saturday, u rle 18th. as the date
date for tfe SxtetYh' gress. V s''''''
~ !. Saturslay, Aplil l4tll, was fixed MS thc
limit anon the time In which 5cnndl datcs
nay "a, notify the chairman OF their lntens
!. The n following resolution was also
Resolved, That Is q sum q i ssoo lie a b.
ssessed against eaoll cHnd ldate, which
IN ount is to DO. V pm Ia mt the time or
~ ll1 otice Of catldl dnpy. sS { isS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14

advantage Of me, but have not yet
lost any money. The details OF receipts
and expense appear In a special account
L am keeping and tho balances trans
ferred to the account which comes under
the inspection OF your auditing commits
tee. We have distributed five hundred
and forty-three articles OF clothing. fur
nished transportation to three men. sent
four cases to the hospital obtained regu-
lar work outside of job wors-f seventy
five men and boys and one ~1mnn. and
have made a number of sick calls and
conducted two funerals.n
Attend Instructive Lecture.
The Night School Lyceum Lecture Course
ie attracting the people, who seem to enjoy
the varied and mingled instruction and
entertainments which Mr.. Judkins has
been enabled to furnish. From fifty to
two hundred and fifty persons attend.
The ladies have appointed visitors VINO
are at work. making house to house visi-
btaHon .AhrouEhouh our territory, ana
as result the S. ST. The Training
School, the L. T. L, and q neWly organ
lied Mothers Meeting are growing in
numbers and respectfully call atten-
ton to the following needs:
l. "A moving picture and stereopticon out
ut.
9. A fumigating room and supply OF
night shirts for our casual department.
San insurance policy upon our house
hold furniture and effects:
The report was adopted, and on mos
ton the superintendent was authorized
to purchase picture outfit when the
necessary funds were available Recon-
nlendation No. 2 was referred to the
Committee on Grounds and Buildings
with powerato oct. The house furnishing
committee was requested to take an In
Syentory of the furniture and effects and
insure the same for an amount not ex-
fceeding $1,000 The special committee to
look after the proposed decennial cele-
Ebration OF Richmond Methodisln reported
progress and was continued
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14
SEEKS 40 OF THE
State COMMISSION
Interstate Commerce Com1nissio
1nvokes Cooperation and
Assistance.

Not long ago the State Corporation
Commission forwarded to the Interstate
Commerce Commission allegations OF dis
examinations on the part OF certain coal
carrying railroads in Virginia as to
rates.
Tho following self.explanatory reply has
been received:
Interstate Commerce Commission,
Washington. March Q. 1908.
The Honorable. The State Corporation
Commission OF Virginia, Richmond,
Va:
Gentlemen,-Y Your communication OF
February 18th. alleging upon information
an unlawful combination by certain rail-
road carriers operating in your State and
asking this commission to investigate the
same. was duly received and should per-
haps have been sooner acknowledged.
About that time n joint resolution was
since been adopted and on the 7thiJnstant
was approved by the President. This
resolution directs nm inquiry by the COM
mission which plainly includes the cub
ject-matter OF your complaint and will
be the basis OF an investigation which
is intended to develop all the material
facts and disclose the railway relations
which You have requested us to make the
subject of official inquiry. The commits
sion has already made an order of In
vestigation under this Joint resolution.
and In the exercise OF Its authority url-
der the net TO regulate commerce. A copy
OF this order will be transmitted to you
at an early date.
In view OF the inquiry thus Instituted
under the general and special direction Of
the Congress, and the purpose OF the
commissioner embrace In the fnat:!S:., the
matters to which Won have invited at
itention. It seems unnecessary. II not nm
suitable. to conduct n separate proceed
ing relatinG to the situation set forth In.
your complaint. and we shall assume that
this will be satisfactory to you unless
We are advised to the contrary. We
can understand your desire TO have the
case you present thoroughly investigated.
but 1t does not occur t., lis that you
are concerned as to the form OF the In
Quiry or that you would care to prose-
cute a separate proceeding. u
We shall be greatly obliged. however.
II you can IN any way assist the COM
mission In thu performance OF the duty
imposed by this joint resolution. and
shall be glad to have YOU take an active
irart in the investigation, especially ms
to the matters set forth in your COM
plant.
Very respectfully yours.
(Signed) MARTIN "A. KNAPP,
Z ! !, ot,.v,Sr (
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-14
REAL ESTATE AND
BUILDING NEWS "
Week, as Far As II Has Gone.
Shows Greater
Activity.
MANY GOOD SALES ARE MADE D;
MANY GOOD SALES ARE MADE

Real estate men report decided activity
| in Richmond porperty the past two days,
with every Indication that tho present
week will show a splendid record OF trans
actions. tss ,sssssss
The attractive display Of felings con-
Of a'i last sunday s Times dispatch greatly
increased the widespread interest, The
buying public was resp I've, 5ant. all the
agents represented In the special real 4
day and esterday. and a number8nf sales
made are attributed directly to the use I
of printers ink In last Sundays Times
five pieces OF property brought In this /
way to the attention of buyers, four We're
sold by them before closing hour Nom
day afternoon. Isl "
Another firm making speciality OF G
suburban property reports four sa les Of
lots exploited in the real estate section
Sot The Times-D Dispatch last Sunday.
Grace Street Looms Up. SIS
During the last few days Grace Street
nrop,esrty has loomed up IN q is
said that Grace Street sales have already i
added 100000 to this weeks total Of X
sales, and this argues. so the DEALERS ssY
towards the West End. there is q steady
undercurrent in the central part OF the
city. q.
has been In Grace Street property.
was the transfer OF eighty feet of props
erty fronting on the north line of CiraCa 3
Street, ut the mort beast corner OF Sixth
Street from New ton IS administration to-
Fritz Sltterding, for $32, 900. Mr.. Sitter
ding says 1t was Y merely q speculationjS
that his home Is In the n rth Sisle,s md
K that no hns no intention of moving 10 J:
any other part OF tho city. sS AZ Ss9 sss
4R This isluttested by the fact that & ais
ready two lots have been sold from the \
each on a lot fronting 10 II Il 9 feet. were Y
sold to Irwin B. Smith and Herbert r 81
Scott, espectively. for tho rs gregfit sun
of Sic 500. the prices Of tho two lots being
the same7-$7 ,75o. 1t Isl Understood tina,
these lots were bought as home lots mn Il
{ that the lew owners VIII make theiI
p so g
of Eighth and Grace Streets, has fnilss
or money IN Improving the Same s d IA
removal OF tho Old bMild ings thereon to Y
make rS 9s%I. for another Murphy Hotel
saafN ss S sI RfH'seS n
Colonel Murphy says i I win no read III !,
time to i5accommoda Visitors to sSthaI
Jamestown Esxposi Ion. ssy el,
ss!Sesa sssry Il sls hssS'E ela
Broad Street. just east OF the hotel " Il,
3oscupled by fragle g. tho drug Kist. ~
HARDWOOD. the tobacco denl The X Y;
Viii Is sssa sse' sas's aSs
ana the u2por floors Will be deyot
photograph gallery and other u F4I:
me ha,ldnE NIL mot e IN Ts
Company viii be modern and n 81.
This work wi shegln With
mont ID OF slx Wsek d IN STs