davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

The News Leader sees no symptom of
panic or sign OF hard times 10 come
nor does j, sec any reason for alarm
An the attacks here. there and every
where upon the railroads. Why the
ehuddering IN the financial world" It'll
asks, al the prospect that Mr.. Harri-
man may be prosecuted crfminally, or
that The Standard Oil Company has
been fined twenty-nine million dol
lars?' III men or corporations have
violated the law" proceeds our con-
temporary, should they not be pun
ished? Does the financial world feel
that the prosperity of this country de-
ponds on the continuance of systems Of
footing properties, Juggling securities
and extorting rebates without inquiry
or even protest?"
But that is not all, or the worst Of
II. The revelation that corporation
managers have been violating the law
and Juggling stocks has necessarily i'm
paired confidence more or less. but the
real alarm proceeds from the fact that
there is universal demand for lower
railroad rates. in spite of the fact tina,
the cost Of operating railroads has
been steadily increasing during the pas
few years. The railroads have done al
enormous business, but at .enormou,
cost, and The reports show that in {
great majority of cases the increase i,
expenditures has been greater than til,
corresponding increase in revenues, 6,
that there has been decrease instea
of an increase In net earnings, ON
contemporary knows very well tina
there has been a rise in price of mate
rial, IN the price of labor and in II,
price of everything that enters int
the operation of Ali branches of busi
ness, and that there Is no exception
the case Of the railroads. In order
meet this increase, manufacturing cor
Germs have been forced to advance II
price of their products; yet, in the cas-
OF the railroads. SO far from being a
lowed TO advance rates. they are con
PEELED In most States to lower the
rates. and in resisting laws which tn,
deemed TO he oppressive, they have Ii
Cured great cost and aroused publ
sentiment against them. 1t Is bold
declafed by Mr.. VIM. j. Bryan and MAJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
GLASS IN HIS HIP 20 YEARS.
Accident to Cnshier When n Boy II.
SnIfS IN 1nar1finu

TRENTON. August S.-A piece OF
length and an inch in width, was to-
day taken from the right hip of Ar
thur III. Wood. cashier of the First Ma
.tional Bank, Of this city. Tho glass
Twenty-Five years, having entered at
the knee when, as a boy, he was sliding
on the ice in the rear of the State Capt.
tol grounds,
Several days ago Mr. Wood felt a
pain at his right hip. He consulted a
physician, who decided that the pain
was caused by a spraincd tendon. The
pain increased and Mr.. Wood deter
mined to undergo an operation. When
the incision was made the piece of
bone in the hip socket. 1t is expected
that Mr.. Wood Will be about again in
a few Ia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
Lily Heth are MT jamestown Expo
sition. Miss Mamie Hetll having charge
of the -COlnnInl. Iln mag, nXhihitl lnnrn

Lily Heth are Mt Jamestown Expo
sition Miss Mamie Heth having charge
of the Colonial Danes exhibit there.
On Saturday morning. August 10th,
at II o'clock, Professor Shepherd
Webb. OF this city. Will give q piano
recital in the Auditorium at James
town Exposition.
Miss Anne Keith Royal and Miss
Louie Antrim. OF charlottesville. who
have been guests at a house party
given by Miss Harriet Jones, OF Dan
Vile, Va. will leave Friday to be
guests at the home of Miss Patty Lois
Hobson, in Powhatan.
The Norfolk Ledger.Dispatch OF
Wednesday afternoon says:
"Beauvoir." the beautiful home OF
the Daughters OF the Confederacy, is
one Of the principal buildings at the
Exposition, visited by sightseers from
all parts OF the country. "Welcomc
Stranger" is the countersign at this
cool and comfortable abode, and all
guests are royalty received by the
resident hostess, Mrs. George w
Nelms. The visiting hostess for the
week IS Mrs. Clarence c. Nelms, OF
Newport News.
The same paper says: Hon. Robert
w. Withers. Miss Katherine Brothers
Miss Emma King, Miss Mary Gurley
and Miss Georgia Browne, of Suffolk
Va the host and hostesses at the vir-
ginla Building this week, extend a
cordial invitation to all visitors to the
government to call at the Old Com
monwealth home. The Virginia Build
ing has become noted for It's large
number Of attractive, vivacious young
lady hostesscs. who are daily In at
tendance.
Mrs. w. P. Huntley. Mrs. NJ p. Ma
son, Misses Lura Parsons and Grace
Burgess, Hiessrs. n. c. Shepherd. j. C
Sieyers and G. j. Hulcher, of this
city, have been recent visitors at Ocear
View.
Misses Jane and Martha Riley, OF
Toronto, Canada. and Misses Martha
Emma and Florence Riley and Mrs
Russell, OF Jersey City, n. J.. are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. James C. Bowman
of Fourth Avenue, Cheslnut Hill.
Miss 3. II. Parr has returned to he,
home, in Amherst county, after spend
ing some time at Bradley Cottage
Ocean View, and paying visit to tn,
hospitable home of the Rev. Z. d
kendig. OF Augusta county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

crops in Virginia and No North e ca apoh9a
IT is indeed comforting to know that
stroyed by night-riders such as they
have in some parts of Kentucky" said
a visitor from that State at the Rich
fifteen months to develop one crop of
tobacco Early In the season beds are
prepared and thoroughly burned. the
heat going far into the soil and kill
plants. called seedlings. are carefully
watched In order to keep out bugs and |
worms, and there may be enough in
familiar with conditions the night
riders simply destroy the entire seed
ing ped. which means SO much time
and trouble wasted that the farmer
Gus loss of course. These night-rid-
crs are enemies OF the trust, and they
f }R BY aenf 2r ppo
duct to trust warehouses; is to fix it
SO that nothing will be left to sell
r iIns Wild l. element does not not ind much
crs as a rule make every effort to dis
courage It. but now and then the crop
vandals appear and cause much dc,
struction by a system of agricultural
lynch law"
Mon p p aranfSr Of F Psqv'a9 InGs
Richmond, and was registered at the
Lexington: Represen1ta,ti,yHe, ua Granger,
the House. served long with Governor
Swanson, and he called at the Execu-
tive Department. yesterday 70 renew
Was the aRpesition ana he there
Mr.. Granger is one OF the few Demo-
and In G9ngesaI hs chic
gress s Il Melville piyRi: Bull, Who had been
leader on the Kennbl .,eaT side il Ter 6r
reclaim the district from the Demo
! Gratis.
Mr.. Granger Is a little, past the mid,
die age of life, is an able lawyer. and
has served two terms as Mayor or the
city Of Providence,
to the Jamestown Exposition, and
to see something of Richmond. lie ex-
pressed himself, as highly pleased I,na Win ir
| through Virginia.
Messrs C. w. Heater, Thos. ]. Arvin,
w. H. Egghorn, J. II. G. Beverley and
i j. M. Barker, members OF the State
Board of Agriculture. are IN the city
to attend a mest'ng ~ me poaId OF
! the Capital to-day. They are regis
/ tered at tho Richmond, The other ye
i members, or at least enough to make
/ IN quorum, are expected In time fol
the mectiog. The object. Of the session
is to arrange for a series OF farmers
Institutes TO be held In various sec
tons OF the state. and. " y under I
recent disturbance III the Department
which. Il IL said. Is all settled now
The time for the holding Of the instl
; tutes Is drawing near and the poar,
desires to arranse q schedule wh ie
Will reach every agriful!tlural ssetl el
!, HI is probable that the board Will com
plete Its work and adjourn after on
session.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
PITIABI.E SCENE.
Mother and Wife Plead for Il. Il. Mosby, but
7 He AYuhf Go to Jail,

Mother and Wife Plead for t. r. Nrosby, but
lie Must Go to Jail
r. r. Mosby charged with stealing pair
az opera glasses from tho Cohen Company,
vas yesterday morning sentenced to ffteen
days In jail.
phe young man was accompanied to court
by his mother and wife, who presented a
lpitiabie picture as they pleaded for the
courts mercy Justice Crutchneld said that
he would be glad to help them In any way
in his power, but that under the law he
had to sentence Mostly.
ri was asserted In Mosby's behalf that he
was under the influence of whskey at the
time OF the theft, and that he was OF pre-
yious exemplary character, An appeal was
viii be presented To Governor Swanson,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
I Heard and Seen
in Public Places

II have already nearly enough votes
pledged to me to insure my election,
said Hon; Robert "; WSith as1as Of
ship contest last night, ''and l don't
count votes until I have the promises
in written form in letters from Demo
CRATIC members who have received their
nominations"
How about the claim that Mr.. Byrd
has fifty votes pledged to him now, and
is sure Of election" he was asked,
TIt,s bluffmpure blun!" NJ he replied LED,
frighten me- and should not Impress
any one who takes time to study tho
situation. Not over ffty-four Demo
Gratis have been nominated. or these
from twenty; eleven have told me they
would support Byrd: six said they
would vote for Churchman, and the
remainder have expressed no decided
preference for anybody. Beside the
twenty votes of members already nom
mated, I have written promises of sup
port from q, great many who have not
yet been nominated.
Just to make It interesting. I VIII
make this proposition: For every vote
above twenty that can be shown
pledged to Mr.. Byrd hys.n zDemocratlc
to deposit FIVE dollars! In the treasury
for any charitable organization in yir-
GINA he may name:
Mr.. Byrd, Mr.. Churchman and my
sell are on the -Dest5 OF terms. EaCll
is trying his. level best to secure the
speakership by every honorable way
within his power. II either Of the
other gentlemen win, I will be the first
to smilingly extend my hand in hearty
congratulation. and address him as
Mr.. Speaker
The members OF the House recog-
niZe the justice Of the claims OF Tide
water to the speakership. We have
not had this honor since the war |
am going to win. I not only believe
this statement. but know IT,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
Fought with bottle,

Frank ziborell, charged with hitting ]. II.
Smith with a beer bottle. and the latter
charged With attacking tho other with a
knife. Appeared In tho Police Court yester--
day morning, and both We're put under bond
for six months Neither could secure q
.bondsman, however. and both Went to jail
An default t5.S Ett5t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
The RAILROADS, Mistake.

We doubt II II would have heen wise to
amend the Constitution simply to evade
Judge PritchHrds injunction; but The fact
remains that the process OF amendment
could have been completed with extraordl-
nary facility at this time. and the railroads
evidently did not care to face any more OF
the music. What pity they did not at
nrst content themselves with the regular
course of appeal to the highest court Of the
state, to which the Constitution allows them
to go DIRECTLY They Will know better next
time, we hope.--Norfolk Landmark,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Persons wishing to communicate with me me
Times Dispatch by telephone VIII ask cen
trail Tor "4Oi1," and on being answered IRON
The office switchboard, will Indicate the ae-
partment or person With whom they WISH
TO speak .
When calling between A. NJ. ana Y
A. NJ. call TO central office direct Tor 4ota'
composing 4o42, business ohice' 4"f''
for mailing and press-rooms -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
FINE FARMER.
Alleged Gambler Sentenced to n Day in Jail

Alleged Gambler Sentenced to a Day in JAIL
Appeal Taken.
O. b. Farmer and F'V Abbott We're
charged in the Police Court yesterday morn
ing with running a gambling room at No
Ala West Broad Street, Farmer was found
guilty. and was fined 5000 and sentenced
to spend one day in Jail Abbott was dis
charged
The accused were represented by Mr..
Harry NJ. Smith. The warrant on which the
two men were arrested and tried was sworn
out by r. l.. Patterson. who, after somo
questioning by Mr.. Smith admitted that he
had taken this step to avenge grudge.
Many witnesses testified In the case.
Mr.. Smith noted au t1yeal. and bond was
furnished for Farmers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Colonel John T. Graves will speak
IN twenty States during the next few
weeks. and the chances are that he
viii belong to a different party in
every ono of them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

The city directory compilers assert
that Chicago now has a population of
2,3S7000. Chicago's oulation is al
ways much larger at this time of year
because the leading New York thugs
have their summer places there
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
COMMENTS OF VIRGINIA EDITORS.
virginia and the Railroads.

It Is a matter of congratulation both TO
the State and the railroads that Virginia has
been rescued from spectacular display Of
force In the assertion and maintenance Of
her rights in the pending rate controversy.
No good couid have resulted from such a
display, and much ill-feeling might have
been Observation-Disclosures lndex-Apneal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

The whole country is to be congratu-
lated that Williams has defeated Var
danan for the senatorial nomination
in Mississippi. Mr. Williams will be
a valuable man in the Senate, and
Vardaman would have been marplot.
He had promised that if elevated to
that position he would ring the
changes on the fifteenth amendment
and keep the negro question we'll agi-
tated He would have made himself
the laughing stock Of the nation, and
would, of course, have been credited
TO the whole South. The South wants
no such representative.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
FINAIE:

I'm poor as a pauper position,
I'm broke as small Boni the count
And If I were found thirty million,
Well, where could fined tina
amount? II. S. Fl.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

In connection with those Newport
monkey dinners 1t is denied by the
Lehr family that the guest of honor
always looks lonesome unless Harry
lis there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Deputy Marshal Frink, who so sue
cessfuliy served the subpoena on
Rockefeller, might now make the hit
of MS life by volunteering to collect
the fine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Respectfully Referred to Mr.. Stead.
The cause OF international peace is not ad :
vanta ged by the support of an international
blat Observation-Disclosures News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

AS for Mr.. Hartman. other railroad
may well feel bitterly
toward him as the grasping player
who gummed the game
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

However, the case of the Iowa girl
who killed herself when the neighbors
knocked her music cannot be regarded
as establishing precedent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
THE TRAFFIC IN COCAINE,

number of negroes were recently
arraigned in a Winston Salem court
charged with selling cocaine. There
was a regiment Of witnesses" says
the Charlotte Chronicles correspond
ent, ''all testifying that they had
bought this deadly drug from Mary
Saunders. One witness testified that
she bought some from Mary. who told
her 1t would give her good luck and
wouldn't have to work." The traffic in
cocaine among the negroes of the
South is becoming alarmngly preva-
lent. Cocaine produces sensation
even more pleasing than whiskey, and
is just the stuff to catch an unwary
negro. The cocaine habit Is easily
contracted, and, once formed the vic
tim is doomed. 1t is worse than alco-
holism and far more demoralizing.
Officers OF the law must be vigilant
to detect and suppress this Infamous
traffic wherever it may be found. 1t
is apt to spring u" prohibition dis
tricts. where alcoholic stimulants are
hard to find. But if the cocaine t,af-
fic take the place OF the liquor traffic
in any district, the last state of that
place will be worse than the first.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

,No%adays statesmen climb on step
plhs-stones OF MISUNDERSTANDING
have-blffed TO better things.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

IF I We're Japanese statesman, |
should urge war" says Richmond p.
And If you were an American
statesman. Mr.. Hobson?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Mr. Bryan is an iusufferable bore
saws the New York Times, Well bu
honestly, isn't that his only fault?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

MI. Fairbanks might impart little
mueh-needed strength to that boom
or his by few bites Of Texas onion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Jack London would not IKE to have
us hint that he is the Rameses II. OF
the twentieth century. So we NO
do il.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
sUNDAY-sCHooL SERVICE.
Program Arranged for Meetings Dul
Ing EnlnCOpnl COnHcn iIOn.

: q s
Program Arranged for Meetings DUR
Ing Episcopal Convention.
During the sessions OF the General
Episcopal Council a united Sunday
school service viii be held at All
Saints Church. lasting two days. Rev
mittee. appointed to prepare tho pro-
gram. announces the following:
Thursday, October 10Th.
$3.50 a. M.-The Holy Communion.
10 a. M. TO 1890 P. M.--Conferencc:
The Work Of the Primary Department..
ta) What truths should be taught?
CD What kind of stories should be
used to teach these truths? Examples.
tc) How could the teaching be done?
$50 r: M. to 10 p. M.--conferences:
!. How to plan and teach the lesson
for pupils IN the Junior. Department.
"A Bible incident. Discussion.
2. The Sunday school and missionary
instruction and interest. Discussions.
9. Question box.
Friday, October 18th.
500 A. M.--The Holy Communion.
10 A. NJ, to 1890 7. M.1conferences.
l.. How to meet the problem of teach
2. Teaching the child to worship,
Discussions
s. sunday-school Management: su-
a:so to /. p. M-conference What
action shall be taken
.(a) To unity the sunday school
movement.
(bl TO establish standards for the
certifcation Of teachers.
(c) To conduct a campaign through
| literature and a magazine. Discussion
| p. M.--Public meeting.
| Address: Historical Survey and
Present outlook Of the Sunday school
Movement in the Church.
Address: Educational Ideals Applied
the Sunday school.
4 Address: The Sunday-school an Op.
I portunity for Religious Impressions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Stock market prices are not so low
hh'o"eVef' mat anybody can jun,
them. '''i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Entered January 81, 1903 at Richmond,
Va. as second-ciass matter, under act OF
Congress OF March s. 1879.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
MERELY JOKING.

A Sharp Tn.
THAT summer resort proprietor is sharp
one. isn't he?"
Il should say so. fell of the dock and
he charged me for an extra bath."-Cleve-
land Leader
Shaping His Career.
MY beau" said little Elsie, sis going
to be an admiral"
"Kndeed!" replied the visitor. "a cadet
at the naval academy now, I suppose?"
"Oh, he hasn't got that far yet but he's
had anchor tattooed on his arm."--cath-
Ollie Standard and Times.
Stand Back and Give the Men a Chance.
They say his wife has money"
well, that isn't his fault. They've been
married only short tinle"--I~ondon Op!n-
ion.
All, There, Madam!
Doctor: Madam. your husband must
have absolute rest
Madam well. doctor he won't listen to
me-"
Doctor: "a very good beginning madam;
a very good Observation-Disclosures Even
ing Herald
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
POEMS YOU OUCH 70 KNOW
your may be- however crowded your
aHa 90 not fal to DAY
Of your inner life with Charles Eliot
No. 1857,
I'll Never Love Thee More
by MARQUIS or MoNTRosn.


My dear and only love, pray
That little world Of thee
Be govern'd by no 9th or sway
But purest monarchy:
For IL infusion have a part
Which virtuous souls abhor
I'll call synod in my heart
And never love thee more.
As Alexander l will reign
And will reign alone:
My thoughts did evermore disdain
A rival on my throne
He either fears his fate too much
Or his deserts are small,
Who dares not putt to the touch
\ To gain or lose 1t all.
But will reign and govern still,
And always give the law.
And have each subject {. t my will.
And all to stand In awe:
But gainst my batteries II I find
Thou storm or vex me sore,
AS If thou set me blind,
I'll never love thee more.
And in the empire Of thy heart
Where l should solely be-
If others do pretend part,
Or dare to sharer with me.
Or committees II thou erect,
Or go such score
I'll smiling mock at thy neglect,
And never love thee more.
But If no faithless action stain
Thy love and constant word
I'll make thee famous by my pen,
And glorious by my sword
I'll serve thee in such noble ways
AS ne'er known before;
I'll deck and crown thy head with bays,
And love thee more and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
The Governors Hand.

After many conferences and consultations
between the representatives OF The state and
OF the railroads truce has been declared
and an agreement reached as to tha rate
matter The position OF Governor Swanson
has been dign!hed and decided. He has
maintained the rights OF the people and pre-
served the MISUNDERSTANDING Star,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
Mhat INC stnte Wnnts.

The railroads want to abide by the law.
OF Virginia. and show good sense by taking
the stand that they have. It Is doubtful II
they would have agreed on the program
that Is to follow had It not teen for the
nrin stand taken by the officials of the State.
but they, however. have agreed 10 make d
test case Of 1t, and that Is Just what the
state Nants,---Newport News Presu,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Up 10 the hour Of going to pres
S, on stir had the money.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

Boom straws show which way the
wind Is blowing,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09
SWIFT swATs AT THE r1MEs-D1srArcu

THE Atlanta Constitution. the Houston
Post and the Richmond Times Dis
patch are having controversy over
the relative merits of the potlicker in those
respective localities. The rest of the coun-
try is not concerned In this last resort"
article of Observation-Disclosures News
The Richmond Times Dispatch says the
old Virginia potlcker. made by the ancestral
recipes Is better this Suly than ever. From
which we infer that the late spring and
blazing summer have not injured the States
crop OF jmson weeds and sunflowers. tho
basic ingredients OF Virginia potlicker,-
Houston Post.
A Richmond newspaper declares that Vir-
GINA onions are mild and courteous May
be they are not onions. The genuine ar
ticle is strong and Observation-Disclosures
News.
Liberal in the Richmond Times Dispatch
TO suggest that give Japan Texas and
call 1t square. But II Japan imbibed the
Texas potlcker spirit she'd go to cuttin
UP worse.---Atlanta Constitution
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

b. B. Barber, OF Baltimore. and o. l..
Gregory, Of Peducah, KY, are regis
tered at the Jefferson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

HOW TO CALL rImEs-plsrATcH,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

I left broke behind me
The Criminal Law on the bum,
Surprising they found me and fined
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-09

( nv Times. Dispatch Carrier Delivery Ser"
vice IN Richmond tand suburbs, Manches-
ter ana Petersburg