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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

their managers would be shrewd enough
to lower the tariff, without compusor
by law
| Quoting from The Times Dispatch that
y tho railroads must be regulated, but that
It wouldhe destructive policy to regulate
them In such way as to make them
/ unproatD1ae.' the News says:
"undoubtetily so--but 'unpro1table' In
what aenae? In the sense OF bringing
In fair return upon It's bonds and
stocks? M our contemporary means that,
ought we' not to go further and inquire
whether these stocks represent value---
whether they are watered or not? IL
not representing value-if they are not
the reflex of capital employed In the
construction and operation OF the road
then ougfA the lnwmaking bodies and
the te-tixing authorities of the country
to be careful lest this watered stock
prove 'unrtrontable.' Should they? We
think not. We hold that in Virginia to-
day, when considering this question Of
the two-cent mileage rate from the Wow
point of tho railways capacity to stand
the reduction. 1t is among the first obli-
cations OF the Corporation Commission
to inquire into the relation that rail-
way stock issue sustains to the money
that has been put into the road construc-
ton and equipment. and to eliminate 50
much as has not been thus invested,
from any rtEttful place in its considera-
ton of the question"
AS railroads are public service corpora
tions 1t may be fair to limit their net
earnings to O. small per centum on their
cash investment, but such policy applied
to all branches of trade and Industry
would be destruction of all progress, ana
the people OF Virginia should think long
and we'll before they adopt such mar
row policy towards the railroads OF the
State. Under,That rule no railroad would
be allowed to profit by its own enter
prise or by the universal prosperity OF the
country which it had helped to develop.
per by its advantage Of position. In lean
years the roads would be allowed to earn
small fixed dividend, II they could; In
prosperous years they would not be al
lowed to earn more. That, we repeat,
might be fair, bsut It would be destructive
OF progress. What railroad corporation
would exert itself to develop the country
through which 1T passes il its earnings
were limited, ana If its traffic was already
sufficient to pay the limit? Where would
be the incentive to development?
But aside from all this, the proposition
is utterly impractlcabe. If the rule were
In force, and thss.e were no competition,
some roads would lower their rates, while
others would raise them. But there is
and 1t would compel the
least prosperous mad to meet the lowest
rate of the most prosperous road, and
the News we'll KNOWS that this would
soon drive some ofNthe Virginia roads into
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
The Result of SlothfuIness.

1t was stated in our local columns
yesterday that many negro inhabitants
are in destitute circumstances and in
need of immediate relief. There is no
excuse for such condition. For the
past several years the demand for all
sorts of labor has been greater than the
supply, and every man, whether white
or black. has had the opportunity to
get remuneratsve employment and to
save something for emergencies. Some,
of course, are unable to work, but the
number is comparatively small, and we
must conclude that deetitution among the
negroes is due in great part to their own
slothfuness.
But II there is deststution in a pros
porous season like this, when work Is
plentiful. what may we expect by and
by when the hard times come, as come
they will? 1t is serious question, and
1t should receive the Immediate atters.
ton OF the industrious and thrifty
negroes of Richmond, for the burden OF
supporting the INDECENT class will neces-
sarily fall, In part at least, upon them.
The leaders OF the negro race in this
community should endeavor to stamp out
idleness and slothfulness, as we'll as
crime. among their own people and
they should direct their energies espec-
tally towards the slothful class, for
slothtulness is. sure to breed crime.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

Al the Academy tomorrow evening
richmond theatre-goers here will be
served n treat in the appearance. OF that
exceedingly droll and whimsical English
comedian. Lawrence Dorsay. in ',rhe
Embassy Ball" three-act play, the
latest from the pen OF Augustus Thomas.
With his delightful air OF good breeding.
stin dignity aud unrufiled temper. along
with his monocle dropping mustache and
inimitable drollery. Mr.. D'Orsay IS de-
clared to be the natural successor OF the
elder Sothern in Lord Dundreary.
This will be Mr.. D'Orsay's first appear
ance III Richmond since he was seen hero
in the Earl of Pawtucket."
Checkers" the much written and
talked OF racing play. will be the attrac-
ton at the Academy on Thursday
Checkers is now entering upon its
fourth year. and It's delay in getting here
before has been due to the greatness OF IT'S
popularity enabling II to confine itself to
comparatively small radius In the East
and SO save railroad fares. Tho manage
ment and the company producing the play,
together with the production. are substan-
TALLY the same In every respect az seen
during the plays last engagement In New
York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Confederate Flags for General
Lees Tomb.

correspondent of The Times-Dis-
patch writes US the following inter-
esting and suggestive letter:
Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Slr,-I was among the citizens Of
Richmond who went from this city TO
Lexington, Va, to hear Mr.. Charles
Francis Adams's address upon the &C.
casion of the centennial Of General
Lees birth. Like every one else, l
WAS deeply impressed by all I saw
and heard. II was my first visit TO
Lexington, and / was greatly struck
by the beauty of the place and the
many objects of historical interest to
be seen there. But beyond all else I
was impressed by the beautiful re-
cumbent statue of General Lee, by Mr..
z. V. Valentine. AS l stood and gazed
at IL in silent admiration, the thought
occurred to me how approximate 1t
would be to surround this statue with
old battle-stained Confederate flags, in
somewhat similar manner to the way
the battle-flags are grouped around the
tomb of Napoleon in the Hotel des
1nvalides" in Paris. Where could we
find more appropriate resting place
for the flags of the Confederacy than
to place them about the tomb of the
man VINO FOR four long years guarded
them so valiarLly? understand that
the board of trustees of Washington
and Lee University recently voted to
make of the chapel. where General
Lee lies memorial to his life and
character; and from now on every
effort VIII be made to secure all OBJ
jects connected with General Lee and
to place them there for all time |
believe the building is fireproof; If not,
1T should be made so at once I do
not advocate taking all the Confederate
flags and putting them in this chapel.
Tor some should be kept throughout the
Southland; but where museum has,
say, three flags, one or two might very
properly be sent to Lexington.
am, sir, SOUTHERNER
ys,e Times-Dispatch hopes that this
suggestion may prove feasible. The
victorious banners of many kings
adorn Westminster Abbey, and a ma
ton is inspired thereby. To the South
only the memory of q great cause re-
mains; but that memory is imperish-
able, and the spirit which glorifed the
cause is not lost For the uplifting
of many now and in times to come the
example of England and France should
be followed, and around the tomb OF
our great leader should be rrouned
some banners which led his followers
TO death and immortal glory. The
sight of the peaceful face of Genera,
Lee and She mute witness of his coun-
try's coiors wall awaken and quicker
true APPRECIATION of the highest type
of Christian citizenship in peace ana
war in an who stand within the chape
walls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
.EX0NERATE OFFICERS
FOR KILLING A MAN
Policemen Morris and Edwards
Not Held Guilty of Violation
Of Law in Shooting Reynolds
Special TO The Times-Dispatch

Especial to The Times Dispatch.D
DANVILTlE, VA, January 2s.-Police
Officers r. u. Morris and w. S. Edwards,
who early Sunday morning shot to death
r. u. Reynolds, young merchant liv-
ing near Chatham in pistol duel in the
tenderloin. were eXonerated of any blame
in til matter at a hearing to-day before
Mayor Harry Wooding. The evidence
showed that officer Smith ordered Rey-
nolds to halt, and fred his pistol In the
air for the purpose OF frightentng. him.
Instead OF stopping. Reynolds turned on
thh officers and fired three times at them.
They pursued him and either Morris or
Edwards fired the fatal shot.
The dead man was about thirty years
3 of age, and leaves young wife, and
four small children. The body was sent
to Chatham to-day for interment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Officers Installed.

The Richmond Printing Freshmen and AS
sIstants' Union. No. lie. installed its new
officers at their meeting Saturday night. The
officers for the ensuing year are: President.
John w. Starke. Vice-presdent, Charles
Sent; Secretary Treasurer. Harry Houseman:
Sergeant at Arms. Forrest Redd This Ia
President starke'a second torn
knights of Maccabees.
Richmond Tent. No. 4. knights OF Mac
cabees, celebrated its seventeenth anniver-
sary at Lee Camp Hall last night ~, and the
a full attendance lof members and many
prominent visitors were on hand: Among the
latter Mas State Comr1ander W. c. Gall OF
Washington D, c.. who Installed the officers
Of the tent recently elected.
fine musical program was executed after
by a. splendid banquet which was greatly
enjoyed. A number OF interesting speeches
were made by members of the order. and
these provoked much applause.
Richmond Tent is old and strong. and en-
Joys place OF great distinction in the or
Hines Memorial.
The annual meeting OF the Hines Memo
rial Association was held at snithdeal Hall
last night, and officers for the ensuing year
were elected The association met with
Syracuse Lodge. X Of Il. after the latter's
business session was ,o over. ana the Joint
Mr. John II. Dickerson presided at the
meeting OF the Hines Memorial Association.
and the following OFFICERS were elected
President, John Fl. Dlckerson; Vice-presi-
dent, c. II. Lester; Treasurer, Charles It,
Loehr: Secretary, Horace A, Hawking; Board
". Carter, r. A. Hughes. C. O. saville. I.
Henry Schmidt; B. "A. Ruffln. j. L. Patter-
son. James w. Gordon and j. T. Jewett
Woodnnen of the World.
Cedar Camp No. 90, Woodmon OF the
World, has elected the following officers;i
William G. Cavedo. consul commander;
John Il, Angle adviser leutenant; Frank
l.. Enroughty, clerk; James z. Farley
banker: John A, Roberts escort; George
try; Or. w. II. Parker, camp physician;
DR. w. D. kerns, j. I. Angle and w, H.
Mankn, directors, and w. y. Kerns was
elected delegate to tho Head Camp Con
yentipn. which meets Lynchburg, Va,
March 12th.A w. g. Cavedo was elected al
iternete.tyT Two new members were initiated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

render n chairman super1uous. 1t Is said
that Shonts does not get along we'll with
Taft and Stevens does not get along vel
with shonts. It is said that shonts Is
dissatisfied with the position" official
and social, accr,1ing from his chairman
ship. It ia also said that he has new
Job. which will net him some 100000 or
so more per annlini.
I Among these various calculations, the
, reader is ut liberty to roam and pluck
as he lists. Meanwhile. the impression
outcrops that government service Is prov
ing distinctly valuable as stepping
stone to better things. Messrs. Morton,
Wallace and shonts have helped to per-
suade a guileless public that the high
road to corporate employ in New York
City lies through the administration
buildings in Washington.
AS for the poor canal, no doubt that
will continue to struggle on somehow. 1t
Is getting used to being deserted. 1t
expects to have to look around for a new
set OF friends every few months. The
habit OF unpopularity has fastened firmly
about it. And probably the work will not
go forward any more slowly for this new
rebuff. Doubtless there will be fully az
much dirt flying in the approaching
weeks rs in the past.
But this sort of thing kills sentiment,
undoubtedly. The Cleveland Leader re-
minds us Of the fiorescent and soul-stir-
ring talk recently passed out by Mr..
Roosevelt to a crowd OF workers on the
isthmus. He told them, says our unfor-
getful contemporary, that they were SOL
dlers winning a commercial empire for
their country; that they were heroes Of
peace. conquerors OF nature, destined to
bring great glory to the land they served
and loved. 1t all read beautifully in the
papers. But how in the world would the
President ut the lauded and departing
sn,nts into program like that?
Probably those poor soldiers of a COM
mercial empire are not very familiar with
the works of Mr.. Browning. Conceivably,
they have never heard of him. But IL
they had, do you doubt that line from
the poet would now be humping through
their sore heads?--
Just for handful of silver he left u.s."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Rhymes for To-Day.
The Worst Snowfall.

The Worst Snowfall.
NHE snow had begun in the twt-
| light
And busiy all the p. m.
The fakes filtered down through the sky
light
TIL I was submerged under them.
And all OF my rooms simple fixtures,
My washstand I'd table and chair
Lay deep In the frnppeing mixtures,
which gathered In quantities there.
And looked at the broken-in easement
Connecting my form with the sky,
And cried: "Oh, knew that that place
meant
Some weather in here by and by"
So went out and bought me shovel,
Tho largest that ever was built,
And cleaning a place In my howell.
crouched there quite snug In my quilt,
Then up spoke my own little Mabel,
The dearest small party l know:
Grandfather, what's that on the table?"
colby replied, ut Is snow"
She said: "How my dentals do chatterl
Let me get in that blanket with yon."
answered: my dear, cease your
There's not enough room her for two"
SO we sat through the long frigtd twi-
light.
While the snow las limited before)
Came down through the unmended sky
light,
And piled four-foot deep on the floor
1t fell flake by flake on my Mabel
And slowly closed over her head
(she stands not as high as my table,
So these were the last words she said:
Dear grandfather, surely twas Lowell
Who wrote The First SNOWFALL / wis?"
I said: 1T was, dear-and / know he'll
Regret 1t IL told about this"
H. S. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

Southern Senators and Congressman
are supporting President Roosevelt In the
brownsville matter with so much unan-
unity and zeal that many persons are In
clined to doubt the sincerity Of this sup
port. 1t is not unreasonable to think that
1t is considerably tinctured with politics
Tazewell Republican.
What about your man Foraker? Is he
altogether above suspicion? Are his at
tacks on the President purely patriotic
and unselfish? And are you sure they
were not tinctured with politics?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
KILN OF CLAREM0NT
BOX PLANT BURNS
Major Portion Of Factory Saved
By Heroic Efforts Of
Employees.
(specIal TO srhe 4Tlmes-Disoatch.

y --- ISpecfuf ! DfsoutcH'J
CLAREMONT,ssVA January 2S.--Fire
destroyed the dry kiln of the Clare-
mont Lumber and Box Company's plant
at 6 o'clock tonight, Heroic efforts
on the part Of several Of their employees
as q bucket brigade. assisted by
Dean pump. with two-inch hose, the
pipe manipulated by Mr.. Walter Stan
ton, saved their big mill and lumber
yard. Their. business will OF necessity
be delayed for a few days. They wifi
proceed Immediately to build on a new
kiln, as their business is on the in
crease. They had received an order
dred dollars worth of boxes to-day.
Loss, about fifteen hundred dollars;
fully insured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Name Changed.

, General Passenger Agent w. II. Tayloe,
of the Southern Railway. has Just issued an
order announcing that. effective a. ONCE, its
as the washington and Southwestern Lin
tied, viii hereafter be kn9wn as s,, the N. New
inm nuhlic viii soon abbreviate this into the
INV and No Lmited,' This elegant train,
which has heretofore been broken at Al
thro,,ch unbroken from New Aork to the
Crescent City. and Will be electrically lighted
Throughout, making It, With Its equipment,
as .1uxurious as any train operated anywhere
in the country
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

Any one who has seen Swiss troops
on parade and on the march cannot
fail to be struck by the exceptionally
fine physique OF the men, No country
in Europe--perhaps none in the world
can furnish material SO admirably adapt
ed for the making Of the IDEAL foot SOL
dier.--World's Work,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Judge Richardson Better.

Hon. d. c. Richardson. who has been III
with pneumonia at his home for week or
more is very much improved, and Will prob
ably be able to sit up In few days. The
friends OF Judge Richardson have been anxI-
Gus concerning his condition. but he is now
considered out of danger
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
"The Genius

"The Genius"
Farce Comedy In Three Acts by Will
liam c. and Cecil de Mile.
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Jack Spencer. ...........M Mr. Goodwin,
Otto Vogelsberger. a musician.
HELL o'Bren
Victor lie Mercier. painter.
William Beach,
Brian McGonigal, a sculptor.
Gordon tombstone
Percival Clutterbuck.....H II. G.. Lonsdale
Gym tarquhar..... Carey Livingston
Josephine Van D,isen.. Alice Wilson
cyrus Jenkins.. G.. Snyder
Mrs. Van Dusen.. Rose snyder,
Lazy scott. .:.......... Suzette jackson.
Mrs. Trevor. ............ EVELYN Walls
Mrs. Won Browne Smith,. Mabel Reed.
wen btahan. ............ Edna Goodrich
SYNOPSIS.
-Scene-Eew York City. Time-,he pres.
ent.
Act 1.-Studio OF the three artists.
Washington Square.
:, Act 1.-Two weeks lator. Studio Of the
Genius. Fifth Avenue. '"'
Act lH.-One week later. An art exbi.
btion room.
MT Nat Goodwin charmed and con.
Tulsed an immense gathering or h,s al
mirers at the Academy last night in WI.
nam G; and Cecil De Miles farce come
dy The Genius" THE Genius Is the
best vehicle Mr.. Goodwin has had since
"A Gilded Fool" and his wonderful art
and facial expression fairly wins for
him the title given to the play. He Is de-
servedly the most popular comedian. II
not the most popular actor, that includes
Richmond In his itinerary, and like old
wine improves with age. His leading
woman. Miss Edna Goodrich. Is charms
ing actress. and beautiful to behold,
riyaling In looks even the fair Maxine
Elliott, whom theatregoers have been ac-
customed to see opposite the star.
Messrs. Nell O'Bren. William Beach
and Gordon tombstone M the musician,
painter and sculptor outshone the rest
OF the cast and rendered Mr.. Goodwin
able assistance, as did also Mr.. H. G.
Lonsdale. as Perciyal Clutterbuck. In the
role OF real genius. Alice Wilson was
attractive and clever as Josephine Van
Dusen. A number Of unimportant speak
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
With the Fraternities

Will be under tho supervision OF the Ad1u-
tant-GeneraL Numerous supplies. suitable
for the military OF the State, have already
been placed In the room. and Will be issued
to the various commands In the State as may
be required from time to time within the
next few months.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

Among the bidders for the Panama
Canal contract was not Poultney Bige-
low, the specifications calling for more
substantial tools than the perfect-run-
ming fountain pen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Wages at jamestown.

1t can readily be seen why the managers
OF the exposition should prefer to have
would prefer peace with highwayman. but
not at the cost OF all his belongings. The
public would like to know Just what wages
the IN, exposition is paying for labor.--staunton
DIspatCh. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Lees Fame
Credit to Whom Credit.

Our esteemed neighbor did not treat us
fair this week In publishing their lead
Ing editorial an editorial published in one
OF our September Issues. We Will admit
the article is good and well worthy repro
duction. but be as far as The Times Dis
patch and Washington Post and give paper
credit to same. We have no objection to
the use OF our editorials, providing they are
used right-scottsylle Courier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Booton-Garrett.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. January
2S.-Lewis w. Booton, of Madison coun-
ty. and Miss Elizabeth Andrews Gar
at st. Thomas's Episcopal Church at
Orange, on Wednesday. Rev. John S.
Hansbrough officiating. Miss Florence
Garrett was the maid of honor. and
r. G. Booton best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Booton left for bridal trip South.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

The Shah's brother. who has been
carrying on a near-rebellion for the Per-
sian throne, has attempted suicide.
Possibly he perceived that he was in
imminent danger of landing 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
Precautionary.
eIue.PencIlIng the "For."
POINTS FROM PARAeRAPHERs.

TT Is not really true that everything that
is Is wrong. that lie is not worth living
and there is no hope ahead. You have
the grip. That's all-New York Mail.
What with It's parks and squares and royal
gardens. London is said to be the green
est city In the world. American mining
promoters have thought that for a long time.
Los Angeles Times.
Carnegie hero commission surely overlook
ed bet when ~ failed to award n medal
to the armless man who married Provi-
dence widow.--New York Herald.
The Governor OF North Carolina is said
to read his own messages. That may be
anether reason why 1t seems such long
time between drinks.-Washingto Post.
Hall Gaines son has gone on the stage.
He can make quite hit with his pa by
numbering Shakespeare Mt his earliest con-
Observation-Disclosures Herald.
Your doctor and your whiskey are two
things you should choose with care" says
a Western editor Why SO particular about
the doctor ?"-Washington Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

According to the Washington Post. the
Dutch Parliament has enacted law
making 1t n misdemeanor for airshfps to
fly over Dutch territory. If you catch
your aeronaut steering for Holland.
order him sharply to pull to the right.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29
ADJUSTMENTS

Academy; MatInee-Nat G. Goodwin, In
when We Were Twenty. Ono" Night
Nat c. Goodwin, In "What Would Gen.
tlernan DOT"
e'Jou-"Mr. 6larney From Ireland"
Bostock's-Wlld Animal Show.
demonstrating Rink.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

A college president advises a class OF
girls as follows; Don't be content to
settle down; be a dangerous woman"
This college apparently aspires to be a
sort of carrienation factory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

HOW TO CALL TIMES DISPATCH.
Persons wishing to communicate with The
Times Dispatch by telephone VIII ask central
for "4o41," and on being answered from the
office switchboard. viii Indicate the depart
rnent or person with whom they wish to
speak.
When calling between A. NJ. and a. M.
call to central office direct for 4o4l' com
postng-roo 4o42. business Office 4ofa' Tor
mailing and press rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

Professor Starr. of the University of
Chicago. says that the dress suit is q
joke. Everybody will join with us in
regretting that the professors tailor
should have stung him with that kind
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

Yet it is only fair to say that when
Arkansas sent Hon. Jeffries Davis to the
United States Senate. she may have
meant it as a subtle rebuke.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-29

We will maintain through everything
that Swettenham and Tillman, as a
vaudeville combination, would draw the
S. r. 0. sign anywhere.