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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Ernbody the Ideal Of Richmond

Embody the Ideal Of Richmond.
"a certain town in England must be
lighted with oil lamps for all the COM
ing years if it is to reap any benefit
from the will Of Il deceased wealthy
citizen; let us put oil lamps In our
churches, colleges. seminnries and uni-
vcrsites, If that is the best we cun do,
but let US at least wire the buildings
for clcctricity-or something better.
Elise our work fifty years hence may be
an incumbrance upon tho ground-not a
foundation."
We commend these pertinent re-
marks of Il contemporary on the Pacific
TO the committee which Is now draft
! ing tho charter for the University Of
Richmond. If this institution Is to
| embody the living ideal Of orr city,
1t must be capable of indefinite
growth, because Itichmond's ideal is
destined to expand as the resources
and population increase
Let tho University OF Richmond be
4 large enough for all to love--for all to
/ unite In loving, every man. woman
and child within our borders. Just as
| the Ice Monument focuses all that is
sacred In our sentiment as regards hiss
| tory, so in this university ret Rich
! mond find her personality, from which
J shall em~.nate ideas ana Influences to
!. enrich mankind
Each of the several colleges has
/ long been appealing to tho citizens of
-Riemond for assistance. These an.
\ pcals have as yet met with colnpara
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Mr.. Moren Improving.
TspeciaI To The Times- Dispatch

" TSDeclaI to 7The TIHtH- IJIsPI tuH
IITNA MILLS. VA, February S.--Mr.
Alexander Moren, who has been so en-.
Stremely III with pneumonia for last
four weeks. Is improving slowly. Mr..
Moren had what is called the double
pneumonia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

ne university al NlCnInOnQ.
The question of the aggregation OF n
number of colleges academic. medical
and archaeological II central group
Of buildings for their common use, on
n large plot Of grounds Just out OF Rich
mond, continues to excite interest both
In and out of the city The three leading
AFOREMENTIONED colleges OF the Stute--
Richmond liampdcn-Sdney and Ran
dolpt- Macon-would, in case Of the ex-
ecution of the outlined plan, retain their
denominationpl and scholastic Integrity.
while participating IN the advantages Of
a central working laboratory plant which
no one Institution could separately main
tain. Tho idea Of cooperation and unfit
cation In education IL II growing one
finding u parallel in all great business
enterprises, The plan was well outlined
IN this paper last week, and deserves
careful study. 1t is rapidly commencing
itself to thoughtful men, who understand
tho tendencies Of the times in. clluca-
tional affairs. IT 10 the outcome OF n
great vision by sane, practical business
nen,g-Prcfessor J. G, Mctcalf, In Reliy-
| ious Herald,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

incidentally, the attack which various
estimnble persons are making on the
naval show project. should afford some
valuable advertising. The theory that
thirst for war and hunger for gore WI
be lnstiled into visitors by a sight OF
some Of our crack warships will not be
generally accepted; but It's PRONUNCIATION
and the discussion which it has aroused
in come quarters combine to throw the
light of publicity just about where the
managers Of the Jamestown undertaking
might be supposed to want it THROWN
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The managers Of tho Jamestown Ex-
position Company are not unmindful Of
this friendly service. The wrath of man
is often flrst-rate advertising agent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Odd Money

The setter" IN country store)-,I
see by tile papers that Rockyfeller's
income liz $l.90 ev'ry minute.
Tho Slorekceper--Gosh It must
keen him OH the Jump mai In change'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

and things are going on with renewed
liie The big graded gymnasium class
wNl meet tonight at $3.50 o'clock. Two
league games OF basketball will be run
OF, beginning at 3:15 o'clock. followed
by relay races and other gamcs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

A Georgia man killed himself the
other day because he hated work.
Messrs. A. S. Clay and a. O. Bacon have
possession of Georglas seats in the
Senate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

"Of what use to mo Is Greek?' asks
colored student at Lincoln Institute, III
i have to go out into the world and
shine shoes for living?" Well, GUS
toners ought to pay something extra
for a genuine classic polish.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Senator Bacon, Of Georgia, believes
that the salary of the President
should be $4,000 year. Tho only
salary that will satisfy Mr.. Fairbanks
however is the $4,000 affair attached
to certain position higher up
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

added; but far from as many MS were
already on the list. AS every one knows
the price of everything has gone up.
and every paper company In the United
duct, making It moro expensive to print
" newspaper at present than 1t has been
for twenty years"
Every branch of industry has felt the
effect of tho higher cost, and none moro
so titan the railroads. Yet there nro
many who contend that in the facc of
such conditions the railroads must lower
their rates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

The State Of New York. according
to the Cleveland Leader. cares for
$4,000 insane people. Possibly there
are nearly that many of the same kind
who care for New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
A Hint to Weekly Newspapers.

Many of the weekly papers In viz
gjnia may eatch valuable hint from
me nkase OF tho Postal Commission.
Every newspaper is improved in ap-
pearanee and in convenience 10 its
readers by carrying tile and date on
every page.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

AS to Japan, gentlemen may cry,
Peace. peace"-but there is no peace
With awful solemnity. Captain Rich
mond p. Hobson has already issued a
fearless declaration Of war.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

When Grover Cleveland, Of New Jer
sey, becomes a member OF the United
States Senate he will undoubtedly get
some good sport out Of the lame ducks
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Getting It Down Fine.
knicker-"How long did tho new cook
stny?''
Mrs. Kniclser--.1 couldn't tell exactly; the
clock stopped. "--Hurper's Bazaar.
Of Course.
DO you know have often wondered
why Mormons do no, practice cremation"
why should they?'
J. Nv, why shouldn't they1 Haven't Haven't, they
No Co.
I'm very sorry, but can't pay that bill
to -dny. You nee the butcher has just been
Yes" said tho grocer, 81 just met him.
had to pay me. Here's my -bllL"--Milwau-
kec Sentinel.
A Deficient Message.
John" said Mrs smithers, you asked
%s t. read the Presidents message and 7
What did you think of it?'
TO tell the truth. ! was Disappointed q:
as to how to have my brown velvet made
up."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Fool Some, Of Them Some of the Time.
Bacon--'I tell you the American people
are not easily fooled!
Egbert-'What's the matter now? Been
trying to borrow money and failed"
Ionkers Statesman
Our City Neighbours
II saw burglar get into the house next
door last evening"
Mercy! Did you give the alarm"
mo"
'.You didn't?"
mo; he has lived there for some time.
and didn't know he was burglar until
+ he was arrested this NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Plain Dealer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Probably the French ncronaut who
has made 20l successful ascents feels
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

"Storm Broke Up Investigation of
High Coal Prices" says headline in
the Providence Tribune. Here's q small
but firm stake that 1t didn't break up
the high coal prices.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Ten Thousand Indictments Agains
Jondee Rockefeller" remains Miss I'd,
Tarbill's most popular work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Doubtless Mr.. Harry Thaw, con-
templating the deft penmanship Of
Roland B. Molincux. is looking forward
to the time when he, too, may be in
terpreting the trials Of some homicidal
John Doe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

There arc 100000 telephones in
America Naturally central Is little
apt to connect you with ono Of the
other 100000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

TO the best OF our recollection. the
railroads have massacred nobody For
forty eight hours. Evidently the trains
are all snow bound.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Cost of Doing Business.

inc B91IoFd laullelin says:
Last year the Bulletin made an effort
70 double Its circulation, with the result
that large number OF names We're
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Mrs. Hetty GREEN'S niece is charged
with being a spendthrift, which, after
all, is about the logical result Of hay
ing a tight-wad aunt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Henry James says that American wo-
men can't talk Pish Henry! The trou-
BILE was that they didn't understand
what you said to them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

If Mr.. Foraker cares to remove to
Liberia. there is no doubt whatever
that he could shortly be elected to the
leading Board OF Aldermen out there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Senator Depew has tho old-tlme
laugh" says a Washington CORES
pondent. Also the old-tlme Joke.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Still, what we should like to know
is whether or not the packers make
their ground pork out of ground hos
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

rhaw's cccentrlcitics have at least
made 1t possible for little May Mac
Kenzic to hit some high places.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Says the New York Sun: Seventy
two different portraits of Mrs. Evelyn
Tlaw have been counted in the London
papers" And how many Indifferent
ones?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Tlarvcy discovered circulation, and
tho advertising manager did tho rest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
COMMENT OF VIRGINIA EDITORS,
Ralley,s Nasty Temper.

Bailey's Nasty Temper.
Senator Bailey but Injuries his case In the
opinion Of tho public by losing his pa
thence and temper The use of tho word
liar rs employed by him Tuesday before
the Texas Legislative Investigating Com
mission exhibited sign OF weakness which
his friends have every right to deplore.
sion Of harsh personal resentment, It Is
now up to Mr.. Bailey to meet the require
ments OF n Legitimate iinet of inquiry In q
dignity and strong self-poise.
News. 3-La. s.a.--. 49, 20 -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Probably Mr, shonts has received
more digs than he gavo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
The University af Richmond.

Farmcrs get Congressional seeds for
nothing, which Is cost price.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
OH, Gimrg x&sass Dlppatrh
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vice in Richmond (and suburbs), Manches-
tor. aud Petersburg
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Entciod, January Il. 1909 at Richmond,
Va, as sccond-ciass matter, under act OF
Congress OF March 3, 1872
HOW 20 CALL TlMEs-D1sPATCH.
I'll Pcrsons wishing to communicate with mo
Times Dispatch by telephone Will ask cehtral
Tor ..4o4l,'. ind on being answered from inc
office switchboard. Will Indicate the depart
ment o. person with whom they WISH 70
speak :,
Il ss$W When calling between a. NJ. ana a. ~ Al
call 10 central Office direct LOT 4V4i' eo'''
posing room; 4Q42, business Office; 4o46, 1o'
mailing and press rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
The Suicidal and Hon7Icldal Mania.

The Suicidal and Hon7Ic1daI WahTa.
Scarcely day passes that newspapers IN
Virginia and other States do not record
some story Of suicide sometimes accom-
panied by homicide Immediately preceding
it. 1t must be some peculiar condition Of
life or some disease OF tho brain which
furnishes the cause for these acts. IT Is
mind would deliberately kill him or her
self--Roanokc World tHHsSe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Entoicd. January Il. 1909, at Richmond.
Va. as sccond-ciass matter, under act Oh
Congress OF March 3. 1879,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Child Labor at Home.

Child Labor at Home.
There Is no doubt but that the great
majority of the people of Newport News
would be pleased II the ordinance intro
duced into the Common Council which calls
Tor the complete adjustment Of the ,prnc-
tco OF little girls selling papers, which un-
fortunately prevnils TO large extent IN
this city. became a law. Thcre Ia no room
for argument on this question:. as al! the
good points on one sldo " 10 true mat
the claim has been made that IN one or
Two instances that tho few pennies made
by tho child arc needed ct home, ~. Ply Inero
IL seldom piece of really beneficial legls-
iat!on enacted or any really good reform,
movement contaminated that soinebody is
not injured to some extent, but on me
other hand tho good that ~ accomplished
30 far outstrips tho injury that the latter
cannot be considered. Newport News fress'
The Penslon Grab.
The people OF this country nave no OBJ
lection to being taxed 70, assist ~ no
support OF bona ,do soldiers OF the coun-
try who gave Of the best or their iVes
to tho service OF their country, ana Whp
livelihood, either at once OF az .he,r Mn
clnlng years but there is opJef,lon y, ,' mn
/ serious objection, To taxation OF tho masses
Of struggling citizens OF this country lnl
the purpose of paying pensions 10 every so o.
dier who has borne arms for mo country
when ho has nttalnN cerlalh N.Y.
whether he Is IN need of assistance Of lio'
FOR some mysterious reason Congress ap-
pears to be afraid ia ALLOW Oul N,ien n;
nxorbliant pension appropriation ~ ~ ~ ~ -.
ninished, If those who are sresppihlu'e ~, ~,
this new ini4ulty get their deseI!s tisN
VIII be defeated at the polls ih,lno neN'
congressional election ---RrederlckSDurs sur
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Tho regular services OF First Church OF
Christ, Scientist, will be held In Belvidere
Hall at II o'clock tomorrow. The subject
OF the sermon will be Soul.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

What did you think Of tn"
ITO tell the truth, I was disappointed.
! had hoped to find in 1t somewhere a hint
as to how to have my brown velvet made
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Bulletin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Our City Neghbors.
II saw burglar get into the house next
door last evening"
Mercy! Did you give the alarm? ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

A Deficient Message.
John" said Mrs Smithers, you asked
me to read tho Presidents message and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

BY Times Dispatch Carrier Delivery ser
vice in Richmond tand suburbs), Manches
tor, and Petersburg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

You didn't?"Fss ystsf
mo; he has lived there for some time.
and didn't know he was burglar until
he was arrested this NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Plain Dealer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
MERELY JOKING.

tting It Down Fine. g,.s{s x "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-15
TRANSACTIONS IN REALTY.

SIavson & Hobbs have sold for Henry A.
James as trustee No. l55 West s5th st, a three
story brpwnstone dwelling house on a lot 17.6x
976 feet.
Land Company e" Of Edenwald has sold TO
Denis Kennedy two lots on Amundson ave. %
feet north of Randall ave
Clement II Smith has sold for a AIr Water
man lot 27x139 feet on the west side Of Wash
mgton ave. los feet south Of I7Sth st. to q,
client for $4,000 Also sold for the q II Les
ter Realty Company of Now York the ~ story
frame dwelling house No 1907 College ave To a
client for occupancy and Cor a Mr.. Lagerfet lot
i in the Wallis estate. Wakefield
S Schnurmacher has bought No. 222 East
96th st, iVr story iirepruot tenement. on lot
32X100 feet Ernest n Adler was the broker
Itnrico y. Pesca x CO have resold through
y T. Cornell the three story dwelling house
No ~ Jewett ave, Port Richmond, Staten ISL
land on plot 200xl00 feet
The AcropoiS Realty Company has sold for
Albert g. MaaS Nos II and 10 East llNth ST
two five story triple hathousos. each 25XlOOII
feet.
s. SchnurmacAer has bought No 222 East Goth
St five story tenement house. ON lot 32xI0OS
Huherth e nabel have sold for the Banks cs-
tate the five story double tenement house No
223 East lSth St, on a lot 25xlO05 feet. to
Isaac GreenwaId
O. q. Manss has sold for the PaIisada Realty
st. five story double hathouse. on a plot
30 100 II feet.
Slth St. four story tenement house on plot
2Sx1022 feet
Kittenplan & Rubnger have resold the two
five and six story tenement houses Nos 2n4 and
ZIG East 9Th st. each 21X9I feet, to \ Altman
Emanuel Simon has resold for David II Nv
man To Leopold Goldsteiu No S22 East both 81
a six story hathouse on plot 39xlOO feet
William Il. Hogan has sold for Mary Roche
the southeast corner of Parker and Glebe qIes
Westminster, 2Jx1OO feet
The George F. JohnsOn's Sons Company has
sold another of its WhtloCk avenue two family
houses, leaving but one OF the fourteen com
pleted houses unsold.
y. Shatzkin & Sons have sold to Joseph War
rem a lot 2JN100 feet on the south side of Ran
dali st, - feet west of Carlisle Place; also to
Frank Massini a lot 25X1oO feet on the north
side of Shiel St, 100 feet east OF 9th ave also
10 j. p Garrin a plot 50x10O feet on the north
side of 2l4th St, 10 feet east of 9th ave- and
TO George Jewaci plot 75x10O feet on the north
side of Shiel St. 225 feet east of 9th ave-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-15
JAPANESE RAILWAY LOAN.
Southern Manchurian Company May Issue
S4O,00O000 Through New York Firm.

Toxic. May 1.-THE Port Arthur and Dalney lines
having been surrendered by the military authOri-
ties 10 the Southern Mauchuran Railway Company.
Baron iOto announces that they VIII float loan OF
so 900 600 ven ooo 0o0l conditions 20 he later
determined 10y the president II the corporation. The
loan is bc toatcd IN the United States through
the agency Of Kuhn. Loeb x Co. OF New York. NJ.
Tal,ahashi the Japanese financial agent IN Europe
expects that the loan viii take the form OF a ~
per cent obligation NJ. Scyeda has gone To America
for the purpose OF arranging the matter.
The dock palny Is - be handed the
corporation ~ the Navy Department. At present
only accommodate vessels ~ 300 but II
is proposed rebuild II that ii will be able
take vessels Of 10000 tons.
The Assistant Minister Of Finance. NJ. Wakutsuk
IS going to England To- replace NJ Takahashi as
Japau's financial Representative in Europe. His
mission will trSt takc him IL London and after
ward he Nil visit Paris. with the object of forming
closer financial relations between Japan and the
Continental nations Of Europe
II was iearned yesterday that NJ. Soyeda passed
through New York about two weeks ago. and. after
comforting with Kuhn Loeb & Co. sailed for Eu-
rope II was said that nothing definite regarding
an international issue of the ManChUriIn bonds had
been done yet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-15
DINNER FOR DIR. B4RTH.
Er-Member Of Reichstag Tells of
GermanYS Friendship.

Dr. Theodore Rarth, ex-member Of the German
Rechstag and Of the most prominent politi-
cal economists of Germany was the guest Of q
dinner given in his honor last night by Oswald
G. and Harold 6. Willard Oswald Willard pre-
sided, and among the guests DR.. Felix Ad-
Ter. Professor Kuno Francke of Harvard; Edward
NJ. Shepard, Richard Watson Glider. Jacob H.
Schiff. Hamilton Holt. Herman Rdder. James
speyer. st. Clair McKelway. Adolph $. Ochs and
Gustav II. Schwab
DR.. Barth delivered address. in which he said
in part:
4 characteristic sign Of democratic development
In Germany IS the growing interest in American
institutions and American public life and the
stantly increasing desire to be good terms with
the United States Friendship between the United
States and Germany is at present Il plank in the
platform Of every political party, this
point the socialists agree with the Kaiser
The law Of nations is SIN very imperfect. Put
into the Law Of nations the principle Of the in
volatility Of private property at sea just as it
has been established for many years in
land. and you have removed one Of the most
pensive preteXts for the constant increase Of naval
ornaments. No other nation is in better position
TO take the initiative for such important reform
than is the United States. ! sure Germany
would follow Immediately. This would be an coca
sion for President Roosevelt to show to the world
that he twice merited the Nobel prize
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-15
REALTY NOTES.

Or. Walter r. Lambert is tho buyer Of the
seven-story loft building No. 256 West 23d St.
recently sold by Charles T. Wills through ]. w.
Cushman & Co
larging the hve-story dwelling house No. 3l3
West S6th 81. for George c. Comstock. the i'm
provements 10 cost $1,000 according TO the
estimate of the architect. Robert l.. Stephenson.
and for making over the three four story and
basement dwelling houses Nos. 69l. 603 and go
Madison ave. into two apartment houses with
two stories of stores The improvements will
be made for Charles +. Dcsher and George r.
Moody. as joint owners and are to cost Sl5,O'O.
according to the estimate of Israels * Harder.
the architects.
CHIEF Architect Stevens Of the Fire Depart
mcnt has filed plans Tor remodelling the station
house of Fire Engine Company IS at No. GOT
East 1lth ST. and of Hook and Ladder Com
pany !. At No. ISS Sth ave. The improvements
VIII include the laying OF entirely floors Of
reinforced concrete for the fire apparatus. The
Improvements are TO cost $1,000 and SLOT
respectively