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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

'If tho South will combine on a candl-
date he Will be nominated. A Southern
candidate would receive strong support
from the North, and with the nomination
OF the proper mar Democratic chances
of success would be good. Senator Daniel
represents that class of Democracy that
has neither compromised with plutocrhcy
nor socialism. He would represent con-
stitutional government and honest gov
crntnent-a government that would pro-
teot the rights of all and would grant
special favors to none"
Years ago we suggested that tho South
hold n convention, to be composed of rep
resentative Democrats from every South
ern State, and thrash out the subject
in all its details. Why not hold such n
convention, or conference, In Richmond
next year? 1t is the year of our James
town celebration. and the time would be
most auspicious. If n conference like this
should determine that 1t was eXpedlent
to nominate n Southern man In 1908, and
agree on tho man, his nomination would
be practically assured. At my rate, the
question as to whether or not the South
desires to. name the candidate would be
definitely and finally decided, and, in any
event., the conference would be intensely
Interesting and in an eminent degree In
structive. If the South purposes to lead,
she must organize.
1t Is clear from this that our purpose
was to put to the test the question
whether or not Southern Democrats did
desire to nominate a Southern man, and
IL so, whether or not thare was any pos
of agreement as to who the can
didate should be. But 1t turned out
precisely as we had intimated. Com
oaratively few Southern newspapers, so
ar rs we observed, Expressed any opin-
on n way or the other, and the ma
.ority Of those which did so opposed the
plan, some Of them with a show Of re-
sentiment. 1t is all well enough to say |
hat the plan suggested by The Times
Dispatch was il-timed. Possibly 1t was;
nut If sentiment in the South were any
hing like unanimous In favor of nomi-
lating some particular man for the ,
a suggestion that an infor-
conference DO held TO consider the
of ways and means would GER
ainly not have aroused n storm of pro-
est. We are now more than ever con-
'inced that the South Is not ready to
dominate a Southern man for the presi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
A LEXINGTON MAN
IN SERIOUS TROUBLE
William A. Pendleton Arrested
in staunton for Robbing Man
in Clifton Forge.
Especial TO use Times-Dlsnatch1

STAuNTON, VA. January 10-Willia.n
~. Pendleton, a man of prominent con-
nection in Rockbridge county. was ar
rested and taken off an eastbound train
here this morning upon telegram from
Clifton Forge, charging him with rob-
berry. He was before the police justice
this morning and iined twenty dollars for
carrying a razor and remanded to Jail
to await further investigation. He paid
the fine. Late this evening Officer G. W.
kimberlin, of Clifton Forge. arrived, and
tonight left with his prisoner for Clifton
Forge.
Pendleton is charged with having
robbed a Mr.. Stanford at the Gladys Inn
last. night. He and Pendleton occupied
the sarne room in the hotel. anu while
asleep Pendlcton, it Is claimed, rihed
Stanford's pockets, taking three ten-dol-
lar bills and several pieces of baggage.
Pendleton had the baggage checked to
Richmond. and boarded the train for that
point. but was intercepted at Stanton.
Mr.. Pendleton stated tonight to your
reporter that he was a cousin of Captain
a. j. Pendleton, who was at one time
connected with the Virginia Military IN
stitute and a prominent citizen of Lex
ington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
e

sean In his most distinguished performs
anco OF David. the shepherd poet warrior
King OF Israel, in the romantic drama,
'The Shepherd King" Mr.. Lorimer ts
now In his fourth successful season In
this play. and Manager w. A. Brady has
again provided him with n strong sup
porting company OF 100 players. Mr..
Lorimcrs tour this season will extend
over a period OF thirty-seven weeks. Four
sixty-feet baggage cars are required to
transport scenery and costumes. Seats
are now on sale.
That THE Lion and the Mouse" wnioh
Henry -. Harris will produce here on
Thursday. Friday and Saturday OF next
week. Is creating widespread interest
among all classes OF theatre goers is
shown by the fact that not in a long time
has there been such a demand for seats
for a dramatic production. The success
of the Charles Klein play Is entirely de-
serving OF tho excellent reputation with
which 1t will apparently meet here. Sale
OF seats for the production In Richmond
opens on Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Modesty

The first time they met, she was
breezily free with him, because. as she
afterwards explained, she never expected
to see him again. He kissed her at part
ing, and she was not offended.
But when they had become friends, do
you imagine she would suffer him to
kiss her? Not she.
And now that they have fallen in love
with each other, and are engaged to be
married. she Is afraid to meet him, ex-
cept In the presence of a third person,
lest she be compromised. For she is a
modest girl.-Puck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
A Card from Bishop Chandler


Editor OF Tho Times-D Dispatch:
Sir,-A friend draws my attention to
an editorial in your Issue OF to-day,
headed Train Robbery" and based on
a report of my sermon In Danyille on
last Sunday.
1 have not seen the report upon which
your editorial is based, but II &. conveys
the impression hat In anywise apollo
gized for train robbery it is prepos-
ferrous.
In my sermon | was condemning the
spirit OF greed which puts private gain
above the public good. In the course
.of my remarks / censured those railway
officials who imperil thousands of human
lives by allowing roadbeds and rolling
stock to detcriorate to the danger point,
and overwork engineers and other EN-
ployes, in order to gather gain for their
corporations. This sort Of wrong l char
acterized as murderous-and 1t is.
! am glad the State OF Virginia has
made train robbery a capital o%ffense.
Such a crime deserves the severest PEN
atty. L wish some legislation could be
devised to punish the murderous greed
which imperils the lives, and often takes
the lives, of passengers who entrust
themselves. to public carriers and who
are hurled to death for lack of safe
guards. to which they are Justly entitled.
The seat of the crime is often not with
train dispatchers. engineers or conduc-
tors, but with the chief managers and
superintendent OF railways. Within the
last six months more precious lives have
been lost in preventable railway accidents
in the United States than train robbers
have taken In twenty-five years.
/ know of no existing laws adequate to
the punishment of this awful destruction
of men, women and children, and hence
] feel called upon, when suitable occa-
sion offers. to do what / can to arrest
it by public condemnation of 1t. 1t Is
to be regretted that n public teachers
efforts to arrest this and other evils are
so often hinderod by the reports OF
young men who write always under
the temptation to give a sensational
twist to what they hear. This also is
another manifestation Of the greed which
places private gain above the public
good-the evil which afTlicts every part
of society, and against which l was in
Weighing at Danville.
N" 4E 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
For Arts Sake.

Frlend-What? You're not going back
to the stage this season?
Great Artiste-No / have SO many
cash orders ahead for testimonials for
piano players, hair tonics. bath soaps.
massage creams, hair bleach, headache
dope, champagnes, safety razors, cigar
cites, HE insurance. and chewing
gum, that can't find time for less im-
portant things,-Puck,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
MERELY JOKING.

Another Breed.
Now about air ships"
VIII! they allude to them as aerial grey
WHY, certainly not. They will be skye ter
riers, IL anything. Washington Herald.
Got the Best Of the Deal.
WIN. "1P not 81 s $! near that restaurant nsa'n'"
Some, fool took my umbrella and left his
In Its place.
But you might run across him"
THAT'S tho trouble. i don't want to-. rye
got tho best umbrella. "-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Quite a Difference.
difference In his style OF %livins?'.
Decidedly, yes. He changed from hardpan
to Pa~nhard."-Judge.
"Reminiscences.
Mrs. Jawbpck-I married you because 1 pitied
you. Nobody else would.
Mr.. Jawback-Well. everybody does now
Display.
Mrs. Newboli has a great many diamonds,
II should say so! Before she goes to the
opera, she sends for a window dresser.'-Lite.
A Fair offor.
No snapped the sharp.tscssd woman at
amt got no old slo.es. Now; gltl. .r ..u,,
repay you we'll. Give me a squire meal and
I'll give you n few lessons In grammar" -
Philadelphia Press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
An Object Lesson.

Congratulations from our esteemed con-
temporary, tho Lynchburg News, are re-
turned with interest. The ability to
appreciate a bit of ~good-natured badi-
mage, and the graciousness to accept it
in kindred spirit, is a sure mark of
good sense and gentility. The world
would be better off, life would be more
agreeable and many lowering clouds
would give way to sunshine, IL 1t were
to all men and women to see the
humor Of every serious situation which
has a humorous side. Many such slt,Ic-
lions ave been saved from gloom, If
not from disaster, by a sense of humor
and Il timely application thereof.
Blu wa take this opportunity to say
TO our L~ynchburg contemporary, the
Charlotte Chronicle, the Raleigh Times.
the Norfolk Wirginian-Pllot, and other
newspapers watch have commented on
the OBITUARY Article in The Times-Dis-
patch. that, aftefSall, the prime object
which we had in vNsw was gained. This
was set forth in the INITIAL article, which
We may be pardoneN for reproducing.
1t follows: Y
We nave long felt thas Tie chief aim.
Guilty in nominating a Soe{sern man for
President was to he ~foundhtn the South
itself-that it would be d~iitiyalt for t,e
southern Democracy as a wh&e to agrer
upon ono man and SEND deleeaSs 10 Tho
convention pledged TO his suppSt: But
%sif alI Snuthern Democrats uereN8A ~.
editor OF the Florida Times-Lnlo tina,
difficulty would soon disappear, RAro.
ducing como remarks of ours on w
character and qualifications of John y
Daniel. our Florida contemporary says
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
FRIDAY, JANUARY Il, 1907.
A man is master of himself to a
certain point, but not beyond IT,
Bronte.
The Chamber Of Commerce.

The annual address OF President Eg-
bert G, Leigh, of the Chamber of Com
merce, reads like q psalm of prosperity.
He shows that the whole country Is
prosperous as never before, and that
Richmond is getting her full share. In
1906 our output OF manufactures
amounted to s77, 432, 500, an increase over
1906 of 1852 per cent. and over 1895,
141 per cent. our jobbing trade amounted
10 SOL, 524, 275, an increase over 1905 of
11.6g and over 1895 Of 10T per cent. Our
bank deposits were 32,017, 574, an in
crease over 1905 of Isl per cent. and
over 1895 Of 146 per cent. Our banking
capital shows an increase of 1o.4 per cent.
over 1906 and 81 per, cent, over 1895.
Our bank clearings were $303, 437, 210, an
increase over 1906 of 1871 per cent. and
over 1895 OF 149 per cent. The bank
c~learances for 1906 over the whole coun-
try increased only IL per cent.
Notwithstanding our great expansion in
trade, failures In 1906 were too insignifi-
can't to be noticed by the commercial
agencies. As another sign of our growth
Mr.. Leigh mentions that the total postal
business of Richmond for 1906 increased
22.4o per cent
The Richmond life and fire insurance
companies show an income of SO ,G6S, 500,
which exceeds the income of similar
companies in the States of North Caro-
lima, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas COM
bined.
The Chamber of Commerce has been
an important factor in promoting the
city's prosperity, and 1T is doubly APP
propriate that its president should ex-
iloit it.
In his recommendations Mr.. Leigh
urges the businessmen of the city to
take advantage Of the opportunity offered
by the jamestown Exposition to adver-
tise. 1t is remarkable tina our mer-
chants and manufacturers should be so
Indifferent TO this subject. They are
very busy, but the way to keep busy Is
to keep advertising, and the exposition
opportunity should not be neglected.
That part Of the address relating to
James River Improvement Is of profound
Importance TO this community. and IS
worthy OF the most careful consldera-
ton.
In conclusion Mr.. Leigh to
the incoming administration the State
Fair, the matter Of foreign immigration,
the organization-.o f !. Southern interstate
chamber Of and the building
of a free bridge to Manchester.
AS president of the Chamber of Com
merce, Mr.. Leigh has been alive to It's
every interest and the interests of the
city. His administration has been able,
patriotic and eminently successful, and
has emphasized the fact that the Cham
Der of Commerce is one of our noblest
institutions, and commands the support
of the public.
But in paying our respects to the presi-
dent we do not forget that the good SER
vice which thes Chamber of Commerce is
doing is due in great part to the devout
work of Secretary Dunlop. No organi-
cation ever had a moro faithful servant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Chuckatuck Man Fails.

Especial to The Times Dispa,ch.l
SUFFOLK, VA, January lO.-Clarence
w. Pitt, a merchant of Chuckatuck. Va,
to-day made a decd of assignment to 8.
Edward Everett, trustee. Some OF thu
largest creditors live in Baltimore. The
liabilities are $500, with assets of less
than $1,000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Rodgers-Daniel.
Especial to Tho Time.-plspatch. !

Especial 10 Inc Times -Dlspatch.1
EUREKA MILLS. VA. January 10
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. samuel w.
Daniel was the scene this afternoon at
2 o'clock OF a pretty but quiet mar
rage when his youngest daughter,
MISS Josie. was married to Mr.. Junius
Rodgers, Rev. Eugene II. Powell, Of
the Methodist Church, was the o~tiiciat-
ing Clergyman. Only n few friends and
relatives witnessed the ceremony. Both
OF the young people arc popular in
their Circle. There Mere no n~ttnndants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Did Not Hold Court.
Especial TO The Times.Dlspatch. !

ISPt-tF % WN IINVs'IIIbVdNCHsI
EUREKA MILLS. VA. January To-
Samuel Daniel, Jr., son OF Mr.. f.. +.
Daniel, former treasurer Of the county,
who has been III. is somewhat better.
n it Is hoped he VIII continue to I'm
prove. Judge Hundley did not hold
his regular term of court this week.
owing to the fact that there was moth
Ing OF Importance on the socket. aud
that he was engaged I'm the trial of thss
alleged murderer. Brown, in Prince Ed
ward county,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
A Fair Offer.
POINTS FROM PARAoRApHERs.

H
n ENAToR Tillman announces his willing
ness to lead n mob. Now who VIII Ven
ture to say that the Democratic party has
no men capable OF great lealership?-kansas
City Journal.
Mr.. Rockefeller has doDnted 10000 for mis-
sionary work on the Upper Nile. Mr.. Rookie
Teller doubtless looks upon the Dark Continent
as n fine field of endeavor for his particular
product. Washington Herald.
Fifteen, States with a record Of seyenty-thrce
lynchinGs for the old year have n splendid
opportunity TO make new resolutions. st. Louis
Republic.
What is viler than the smell OF %liauor?'
asks n temperance lecturer. Well. a stale
pipe Is not often mistaken for n gernnlum.
Then there is limburger eheese.-Kansa City
Journal.
Those Congressman who have gone TO Pana-
ma to view the canal will doubtless report that
they found plenty of water down there. That
is, plenty for Observation-Disclosures Post.
The Kings message to Parliament was re
ceived with yawns." England ought to have
some canals and colored troops and things
Leader.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Pruden-Holland.

Special TO The Times Dispatch)
SUFFOLK, VA, January l~o.-Samuel q.
Pruden and Miss Carrie Lee Holland,
both OF Nansemond county. Va. wers
married in Suffolk this afternoon by Rev.
Isaac w. Johnson. Rufus Holland was
best man, and Miss Emma Pruden was
maid OF honor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
People Seen in
Public Places

L -LLtHLf hE
Mr.. John NJ. Miles, secretary OF tho
M~iles-seay, Lumber Company, and for
merly editor OF tho Lynchburg Advance,
was In the city yesterday. having come
here to purchase additional machinery for
q large saw-mill In Nottoway county, to
be operated by that concern. Tho COM
pnny has recently negotiated the purchase
OF n lhrge tract OF timber land in Not
toway. and Is making extensive prepara-
lions to work UP tho lumber thereon.
Mr.. Miles had not visited Richmond for
fifteen or eighteen years-certninly long
enough to view the city-nnd yesterday
made the round on the trolley cars, not
Ing the remarkable growth and the many
handsome improvements. He expressed
himself amazed Mt the transformation
wrought in the West End particularly,
and complimented tho many handsome
buildings recently constructed or in
course OF construction.
Is in the city.
Former CONGRESSMAN William Francis
Rhea, of Bristol, Is ut the Richmond,
looking as young as when no used to
conduct his brilliant campaigns for Con-
gress In the Ninth District in Democratic
days out there. Judge Rhea came down
to attend n meeting Of tho Virginia Debt
Commission, of which he Is a member
and tho body held n brief and unimpor-
tant session at the Jefferson.
All the members were present save
Messrs. Harrison, Flood and
Chairman John 3. Moon presided, and
Colonel Joseph Button was present as
Hon. Holmes Conrad and r.
s. Chew, of West Virginia, We're on
hand, ns attorneys. and w. 9. lie Gendre,
of the firm Of Brown Brothers d Co.,
the certihcate-holders, was present.
Messrs. Brown, Downing. Rhea and Moon
were tho members on hand. and though
they constituted n quorum. no matters
of importance were taken up.
Hon. e. NJ. Carter. a former member of
the House from Scott county, Is in the
city,
DR.. Walter Page. OF the firm OF Double
day, Page and Company, is at the Jefer-
son. DR.. Page is here at the request OF
Superintendent j. D.. Egglcston, Jr., and
will conduct Il symposium this afternoon
at 4 o'clock in the Corporation Commission
All teachers and principals of schools
are invited.
Judge and Mrs. ]. Thompson Brown.
OF Nelson. are In Richmond, and are
Mrs. Browns father, Auditor Ed
ward il Warren.
Mr.. w. L. Howard, of Floyd county,
Is stopping at Murphy's.
Mr.. II. Stuart Lewis, OF the University
= 80 -,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
The Old Game Of Sewing Circle.

Mother-Johnnie, here You are talking
ab'ut one thing, Mabel Is talking about
%an>ther, Bonnie yet another, and Rich
ard even another, What are you doing?
Johnnie-W We're playing a new game.
Mother And what is the game?
Johnnie-~We are playing Congress de-
batihs q bll,-I'loridn Times-U Union.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Glars" Honor Coonev

ESPECIAL to The Times-D !spntch.)
NORFOLK, VA, January 1O.-The+ BODY
Of r. c. Cooney, carpenter. United States
american War, whose death occurred
yesterday, was forwarded to Annapolis
tonight for burial, a detail of men from
the navy-yard ana the naval post band
escorting the body to the steamer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

January 0, 1907.
eve We're sure that the bishop did not
mean to treat train robbery as a trivial
%offense, and so said at the time. But the
meagre report of his sermon upon which
we commented could have been so con.
strued, and we were unwilling that any
such impression should be mnae.--Edito-
Times Dispatch.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Rhymes for Day
or, My
Right-Hand Lady.

e, HE took my hand, and flung Mt me
~ A look half smiles and half a plea;
And needing nothing Of the rest,
She ciasped It gently to her breast.
AS none had dared to do but she.
And I? I had no wish to fee.
Oh Sigh: What can her motive be?'
All, mol! ! had what pleased ma best
She took my hand.
For. being now to bridge, you see,
I'd made tho other two agree
To let her help when ] confessed
I'd got my suits completely messed:
Hence, leaving mo to fancy free.
She took my hand.
III. s. ii.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Overlooking Booker.

DO YOU think the effects of the
brownsville affair will be far reachlng?'
asked the man who interviews every
body.
''Yass, indeed answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinglcy. II know a dozen children OATS
done had their names changed FUN n.
Roosevelt back to George Washing
ton Washington STAY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Death of Mr.. Elder.

Mr.. John Il. Elder. n resident of Prince
George county, died hero early this
morning at tho residence OF his brother,
Mr.. w. III. Elder. after a brief illness.
Mr.. Elder was thirty-four years old and
was unmarried. He is survived by his
father and two brothers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Useful.

Hadse. Have your gymnasium exer-
nises proved Of any real benefit to You?
Iarlorle-1lndeed. they have, my dear.
~ now able to fasten up my waists In
The Eback,-Puck,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Academy OF Music--"our Now Minis
Observation-Disclosures"
Bostock's-Wild Animal Show.
MISUNDERSTANDING Rink.

There's more in the art Of acting thar
shows ut first blush. To study tho various
country types in Denman Thompson's and
George w. Ryer's comedy OF Hardscrnbble
folks, Our New Minister" which will be
in town Tonight and tomorrow. ona
could readily believe that every character
shown was being presented by. an out
and-out rustic, fide, and to the man
ner born. Yet 1t is a matter OF record
that every member Of the company has
won satisfactory distinction in most OF tho
diversified fields OF the drama. A strik-
Ing contrast that comes to the surface
with this reflection is that Joseph Conyers.
the country constable of the comedy, re-
ceived considerable critical favor in New
York not go many years ago for his con
ceptIon and Interpretation of Hamlet
At the Academy Monday, Tuesday and
"Wednesday, Mr.. Wright Lorimer will be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

An angry Milwaukee lady threw n
clock at her husband, thu impressing
him with the fact that there are some
hard times in Wisconsin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

Mr.. G~uggenheim Is all right. of course,
hut Colorado ought to know that she
might have got a better price from
Rockefeller or Weycrhauser.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

BE other uni MS as militant as they
viii, Mr., Hartman Is perfectly satisfied
with his Union Pacific. @'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

was formed last September by tho decl-
sion OF the Portsmouth association 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

There are not many jails in America
that Emma Goldman doesn't know from
the inside,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

The ''peepul' have unfortunately lost
their suit to make the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit haul them to Concy Island for
a nickel. Still, it was a fare fight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

Mr.. Rockefeller has the pleasant con-
sciousness of knowing that he can say
or do anything he wants to without
any risk of losing the friendship of the
University of Chicago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

The warm weather of the past ten
days may nave been due to the fact that
the magazine editors were, making up
their midsummer numbers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

The ~licorice trust has been paying fifty
per cent dividends, which will strike
the average man as a reasonably salts
tory Quid pro quo.