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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
VIOLENT STORMS IN
SOUTHERN RUSSIA

LONDON. July l4.--A dispatch to a
news agency from Odessa says that,
following a spell OF tropical heat, vlo-
lent storms have been experienced
throughout the southern provinces Of
Russia. Reports from large number
OF districts show that over quarter
of a million acres of cereals were de-
stroyed, a number or lives were lost,
and heavy losses of live stock were
sustained In Bessarabia large tracks
of vineyard were ravaged and orchards
all over the province suffered
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

According to the Nashville American,
BROOKLYN man received 500 replies
to an ad for n wife, and then concluded
to stay single. Among all low
grade tinwhistlc sports. imitation come
ons and four-flushing tightwads, this
Brooklyn Percy wins the cubebs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
.NIUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP" BY
OPPOSING EXPERTS.

Continuing its publication OF '"eeH
ago, The Times-D Dispatch gives to-day
a further report from the Munlcipal
Ownership Commission of the National
Civic Federation. The commissioners
making the investigation represent the
exact antithescs OF the municipal own
ership question. To Messrs. Walton
Clark, ce-president of the United Gas
Improvement Company, of Philadelphia,
and Charles l.. Edgar president Of
the Edison Electric and Illuminating
Company, OF Boston, municipal owner
ship and operation have failed inslo-
riously.'' Professor Frank Parsons
Of Boston president of the National
Public Ownership League, and Mr.
Edward w. Bemis, superintendent VI
the Cleveland tOhio) Water Works,
thowever. ind in municipal ownership
a remedy for many of the wrongs that
st present stain our civic politics,
and promise of increasingly better
service to the people. While the man
agement Of the Gas Works in Ricl-
mond is commended by Messrs. Bemis
and Clark. it is q source of regret that
so Impartial Investigators were not
permitted the fullest access to all III
formation bearing on this question.
Enough was learned, however, to jus
tify Messrs. Bemis and Clark in stat
ing that in their opinion Richmond
was free from the spoils system and
sraft in this important municipal en-
terprise.
Evidence Is not lacking that while
none of the municipal plants investi-
gated can properly be called failures,
the difficulty of obtaining the most
modern appliances and most aggres-
sive support from City Councils is
Very great. IN Richmond the Gas
Works were allowed to deteriorate te
dangerous and disgraceful condition
because the Council could not or woult
not, see the duty of giving necessar!
repairs. The een,missioners quote DR.
L. S. Rowe RIO the same effect on the
condition in Philadelphia. Aftel
speaking of the padded pay-rols. pc
litical jobbery and poorly made con
tracts, which obtained in the Phila
delph!a Gas Works under municpa
operation, DIR. Rowe makes this peril
nent observation. which Rich mon
would DO well to lay to heart
"But the loss through such source
was inconsiderable when compare
with those inflicted by Councils by tn
senseless blocking of the way TO i'm
provement by cutting off the appro
priations for undermining the plan,
During the entire period of municipa
operation the officers in charge wer
engaged in a losing fight to preserv
the works from ruin. There never wa
time during the entire period of re
sponsible control when it could trul
be said that the works were in an q
fcient condition.
Under concentrated, free and +,
sponsible city government such d,
struction OF municipal property nee
not and probably would not, occu
but that it offers a very real dang
under that system OF governme
which prevails in Richmond at prese
is 100 apparent to need argument
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

Says the Knoxville sentiRel: TT re-
quires no finely ground" lens fol-
the optomerists to see in Knoxville the
most progressive city of the State" No
indeed; Of course, not But what about
the essomerists?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

While a grasshopper. according to
the authorities, can Jump 200 times it's
ownlength. he would probably be put
to it sometimes to keep abreast with
Mr.. Roosevelt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

like this was ever known in that sec
tion since the pioneering Spanards
looked it over and passed 1t up as a
bad Job. We fear the worst for our
good friend, the Sannhouston Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
MONDAY, JULY Is. 1907.
Going Out Of Town?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The !incs-
Dispntch mailed them. Addresses
will be changed rs often ms re-
Iuested.
nbout Richmond affairs only through
The Timcs-Dispatch.
Before leaving mail or phone
your address to this Office. rh"nc
4O41, City Circulation Department.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

me long expected report OF the In
terstate Commerce Commission upon
It's inquiry into the operations of the
Hartman railroads has been published
but there Is no hint as to the prose
cution of the magnate who controls SC
many lines and systems, "Indefensi-
BILE financing" is the strongest term
used in the report. This may seem re.
markable in view OF the statement by
the commission that Mr.. Hartman ha.
dominated the railroads OF the West
has eliminated competition. and Il
master Of traffic in territory eaua
TO one-third Of the United States
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

A wise Philadelphia gentleman mar
ried a girl because she made ripping
bread. Marrying lady for her bis
cult is one of the deadsurest proposi-
tions on the hymeneal horizon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

Now clear-headed and observant peo-
pie are suggesting that, should it be
necessary to mollify the Japanese with
Texas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

The ''Nichi Night" Of Tokyo, con.
tinues to talk like the "Nichi Nichi."
And so does Richmond p. Hobson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

Conan Doyle will detect no more. The
boot slips to the other leg, and the
wedding day draws near.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

At the last minute before going to
press. Vardaman had not seeded from
the Union.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

Every ladder has a bottom, of course,
but there is no good reason why this
simple truth should be so persistently
emphasized by the Richmond baseball
I NJ,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

Persons wishing 10 communicate With the
Times Dispatch by telephone viii ASK cen
trail for "4o41," and on being answered from
the office switchboard. will indicate the oe-
partment or person with whom they Wish
10 speak.
When calling between A. NJ. ana
A. NJ. call to central office direct for 4Vfl'
composing room: 4o4a. business office; 4o4s'
for mailing and press-rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
Economics.

The Coming Gutsi: ~ understand you
charge q dollar and a half a day for
room When I was here IN December you
only CHARGED a dollar n day"
fhe Landlady. "Ah. but tho days are
lon2sr now,'--Harpers Weekly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

says the Charleston News and
Courier superciliopsly: III we lived in
the town where they drink Atlanta
ticker. we, too, would be for prohibit
ton, We would not deny that the
Charleston lubrcator is a peg or two
| superior to that OF Atlanta, but It must
! pc evident 10 all that no connoisseur
IN fluid extracts would dream of wet.
nag his summer-heated whistle with
ans ether cooler than original fine, old
fn;nt-iaden, Virginia wet goods
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

Entered January 81, 1903. at Richmond,
ya as second. class matter. under act OF
Congress of March g. 1879.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

4a,ss LOIS beiic Cole, daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs. c. 7. Cole, OF No. ia East
Franklin Street. who. within the last
half year has attained some note as
a promising young actress. expects to
return to Richmond on July o5th. to re-
main here for ten days rest
Miss Cole was born in Blackstone.
Va. and came to Richmond with her
parents when she was five years old.
Even at that early age the young lady
displayed remarkable talent for music
AMI theatrica.s, and often she was the
centre Of a nights entertainment at
her mothers home. rehearsing stray
bits of nlays that she had witnessed
and singing and playing stage melodies
that she had picked up in the theatres
and on the streets Her talent was
SO noticeable that 1t excited wide at
stention, and in later years she was
often called upon to take leading parts
lin amateur theatrcals gotten up in
the city. A wealthy man once offered
to take her to Europe TO be educated
for THE stage, but her parents refused
to part with her, even though other
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

For a period of twenty days. begin.
nine FRIDAY last, not drop OF in.
to~leatins Ticker viii be sold in Texas.
Ie"as IS Famous for its colossal. hea ST.
anG'man-slay!ng droughts, but nothing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

Down in Indiana lightning struck a
railroad brakeman, tore off one OF his
shoes ripped his trouseFsA 10 shreds. and
melted some keys and money In his nock-
cts but failed 10 hurt him much bodily
y is plain that that brakeman would not
make good conductor,---St, Paul pioneer,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

a Middetown (S. " dispatch tells OF
a man there who "go. q bride who dropped
from the sky" You can't get away from
'hem,--New York Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
NIcdlCines,

Medicines.
The Doctor--You understand. don't yon,
that this is only to be used externally?
The Patients Wife-sure. sir. allus
make him get out o bed to drink it,
Harper's Weekly.
Thinllng Some.
wisgs-Youns screecher is a great think
err
| Waggs--Indee d
Wiggs-Yes: he thinks he can sing
Stray Stories.
Cruel to Hubby.
Whats that you are busy writing ?
You're regularly perspiring over it."
"My wife is giving an address on 'Wo-
mans Rights tomorrow, and am pre-
pairing It for her,"--Lustige Blaetter.
The Low Country.
| Little Ela-Im never going to Holland
when grow UP.
Governess-Why not?
| Little Ella-'Caus6 our geography say
It's a low. lying Countrywide.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
SOCIAL. and
PERSONAL

A MARRIAGE that will be OF
~ much Interest to Richmond
N people was celebrated the la st
4 u week in June near Mlssoula.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

HOW no CALL TIMES. DISPATCH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
MERELY JOKING.
The One Question,

The One Question.
stella--Did he pop the question?
Bella--only. us it hot enough for you?"
New York Sun.
Sounds All Right.
HAS she resumed her maiden name?"
Yes; she has resumed her maiden ain,
to marry money".-Houston Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

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washington bureau. s2s-7 Munsey Bniidins'
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Lynchburg Bureau..........2l5 Eish'h o.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
Poems You Ought to Know

Whatever your occupation
with AFFAIRS fail
efeshment life
Norton $500 80 %
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
EIs G1mrs III. Dilspatrh

pA11.Y-wnnKLY--sJNpAY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

Mrs Dr. Adelaide wallerstein may say
what she likes about tho day OF tho
elinsing woman having passed. but the
man who has bought his way out Of the
matrimonial harness after O. gallon Will
a chorus girl wife knows hetter.--Louis-
VILE Courier journal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

"oulda' has been granted pension ia
confederation OF her services to litera-
tnre. We calculate II what OuIda wrote
entitled her to $3.50 year. che Would
have been good for about $500 II she
hadn't written anything at all.--Washins-
ton Times 4f III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
Cruel to Hubby
POINTS FROM PHOTOGRAPHERS.

esNo right. be honest--that was my
J capital" says John y. Rockefeller
But he neglected to say whether !,
was fire or a failure that changed his
plans, --Philadelphia North American,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15

Old Sol is now the best agent for tht
seaside and mountain resorts.--Pittsbur
Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-15
30
Indignation Of High-Nlinded Spaniard

Other selections from this author his portrait autopr
ketch have ercady been printed In this series.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
WAKE FOREST
WATER PLANT

WAKE FOREST, N. c., September s.
The law class of Wake Forest Col
Iege met yesterday afternoon and elect
ed the following officers for the moot
court: Associate Judge, r. l.. Brown;
Solicitor. j. a. Powers; Sheriff. j. c.
Meekins.
The class will meet next week for
the purpose of electing class officers.
A new we'll and water plant are
being completed. which will yield five
times as much as the present supply.
The plant is equipped with a five horse
power engine and Meyer pump. capa-
BILE of pumping $500 gallons per hour.
This water will be used for both baths
and drinking.
DR.. Garrett, chairman of the grounds
and building committee. in speaking
of the water supply. said that by the
session of 1908 the college will have
a tank 100 feet high for distributing
water through dormitores and the
whole grounds, and for protection of
the college in case of fire.
The only change made in the faculty
since last year Is the chair of educa-
ton. Professor j. Henry HiEhsmith.
who takes the place of Professor Darius
Eatman, came to Wake Forest from
the Baptist University for Women, in
Raleigh. where he had the chair Of
moral philosophy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
.HAMPDEN-
OPENS WEDNESDAY
Expected That Attendance Will
Be Considerably Larger Than
Last Session.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
HAMPDEN- SIDNEY COLLEGE. VA,
September S.-The ono hundred and
thIrty-third session of Hampden-Sid-
ney College will open formally on
Wednesday afternoon, the 18th OF Sep
TENDER, with an address by Professor
George Walker, of the chair of Latin
at the Virginia Polytechnique Insti-
tute. Professor Walker is an alumnus
of the college, and has a son now at
tending school here.
An attendance showing a gratifying
increase over that of last session is
expected. Each class is limited to fifty
and the two lower classes. 1t appears.
will have their complement. AS only
few yearly are prepared to enter tho
junior class, 1t and the senior class will
not be materially augmented. but as
they are already large ones, the total
enrolment will not fall very much be-
low the maximum attendance regis
tered here, which was in 1S91-1S92.
President McAllister and his wife.
who have been spending the summer IN
Winchester. Va, arrived on Saturday
last. Professor and Mrs. Whiting re-
turned on the day prior, and all the
faculty are now on the grounds except
Professors Bagby and Smith, who have
been summering in Canada.
A number of improvements to the
buildings and grounds are In progress.
and fraternity house Is in process OF
construction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
.ASP|RANTS FOR
CONGRESS BUSY
Story from Fifth Senatorial Dis
trict That Looping Off Coun-
ties Is Planned.
Especial to The Ttmes.Dlspatch.l

BLUEFIELD, w. Va. September s.
An interesting story comes from the
Fifth Virginia Senatorial District. COM
posed OF Giles. Bland, Pulaski and
Wythe counties, and the Legislative
district composed of Giles and Bland
counties. Now. Giles has a number of
prominent men In both the Republican
and Democratic parties, and thereby
hangs tale.
]. p. Strother is a candidate for the
Republican nomination for State Sena-
tor, and Peyton st. Clair for the House
OF Delegates on the Democratic ticket.
1t Is reported that the friends of these
two aspirants made a deal, or trade, SO
that each should run without opposi-
ton. which would insure their cleo
ton. The idea In this arrangement
was that both would work to cut off
the counties of the Fifth District from
the Ninth Congressional District and
add them to Democratic congressional
district. in which Peyton st. Clair
would have an opportunity to go to
Congress. John Williams. clerk of the
Virginia House of Delegates, who was
in the scheme, it is said, leaked. and
Martin Williams. the present member
of the Legislature, got next to" the
trade. and, having an eye to his own
ambitions, in political parlance. made
a big squeal," In which he threatened,
1T Is said to stump the district for the
Republican ticket If any such deal
was made; and that ended the negotia-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
SOCIAL. EVENT OF WILSON
Is ENJOYABLE CARD PARTY.
Ispecialto The rimes-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
WILSON, n. c., September S.-The
society event of the past week was the
card party given Thursday morning by
Miss Ximena Roberts, when she most
charmingly entertained in honor of her
attractive young guest, Miss Helen
Louise Boudar. of Richmond, Va. The
handsome home had been profusely
decorated for the occasion. the color
scheme of red and green being carried
out in palms and cut flowers. Miss
Roberts was prettily gowned in white
Roger silk, and her guest of honor
wore dainty lingerie frock.
On the arrival of the guests the con.
test of progressive hearts began. Al
the conclusion of the games 1t was
ascertained that Miss Boudar had mad,
the best score. and this young lad,
was awarded the first prize-a hand
some silver picture frame-while TIL
consola tion--an elegant box of paper
went TO Miss Mildred Roney. Mis-
Lottie Bacon captured the BOBBY
Teddy bear.
After the prizes had been awarde,
the guests were invited to partake Q
delicious refreshments, the COLLATION.
served being most elaborate and in
viting. The punch bowl was preside
over by Miss Mamie Moore of Wash
ington, D. G,
Those Invited were Misses Ella Nc
Graw. Ruby Roney, Mildred Rome.
Mamie Tilghman, Vance Tilghman. Lot
tie Bacon Sallie Jordan, May Lovelac
Winnie Daniel Mary Long DAME
Clara Daniel, Lucy Hutchings. Mis-
Easley. of South Boston. Va; Miss MI
bred Gray. of Newbern, N. c.; Miss
Gladys Wells, Mabel Blauvelt. ka'
Conner, Hattie Warren. Ethel Ware
Lizzie Farmer George Hales. Nell
Suggs. Bertha Suggs. Catherine Pac
Bernice Manning, CLYDE Moore. Estel
Taylor, Gretchen Barnes, Grace Tor
linson. Josie Whitehead, Estelle Fa
rior Maud Applewhite. Gertrude Go
ham Martha Hackney. Nan Brane
and Miss Mamie Moore, of Washingto
d. c.. Mesdames Mabrey Edmund
Reece simpson, c. A. Thompson. Go
don Williams, Paul Branch, selby
derson. Jesse Williams and Mrs. II.
w. Conner, of Raleigh N. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
SCHOOL BOARD WISHES
TO BUY MASONs' INTEREST
Especial 10 The Times-pispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispa tch.
BUCKINGHAM, VA, September S.
Buckingham County School Board, in
session here on the 9Th. appointed a
committee to confer with COM ait
tee from the Masonic lodge In regard
to the purchase OF the Masons' inter-
est in the building and lot now owned
jointly by the Masons and Maysville
School Board. and an offer of $3.50 will
be made the Masons for their interest
in the property. which 1t is thought
will be accepted. Professor Blankin-
ship, who will have charge as principal
of the high school, is here and the
session will begin on the 18th inst. The
county schools are to begin on the
first Monday in October.
Mr.. P. P. Glover will go to Lynchburg
on Monday to attend the United States
Court as juror.
Mr.. James Forbes, of Andersonville,
has bought a house and lot here and
Will send his children to school here
the coming session.
Only certain farms in Buckingham
nave the cattle quarantined on them
and cattle-buyers have been busy buy
ing fat cattle, and they are selling
we'll. Farmers who usually sell cattle
for consumption at the State quarries
are selling them to other buyers since
the big strike is on at Arvonia. Men
who are here from Arvonia say work
will hardly be renewed there for six
months in a. general way.
Miss Belle Perkins, of Richmond, Is
a guest at the home OF Mrs. John p.
Moss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
MONSTER MELONS.
Farmer Raises go Which Weight 1,4oo
Pounds.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. ]


CHASE CITY, VA. September s.-A
farmer brought here yesterday sixty
watermelons. the entire lot Weighing
in. excess of 1,400 pounds. The largest
tipped the scales at ST pounds. They
were sold to Captain Greer. Of Mecklen-
burg Guards. for s2e. This champion
melon-raiser was Mr.. James Gordon,
who lives near this place.
The sales of mineral waters by Meek
lenburg Mineral Springs Company from
January 1st to September 1st amounted
to 's37 $50. an increase of about $4,000
over corresponding period of last year.
March and April showed greater sales
than any other months.
Land buyers are continually arriv-
ing and several sales of farms are
weekly made. Some prospectors are
from Western States, but the largest
number are from North Carolina.
The raisers of fowls and vegeta-
bles say prices have been higher, de-
mand larger, and the most successful
year they ever had in their lines Of
business.
Mr.. w. T. Hancock and daughters.
Misses Abbey and Bessie Hancock, of
Richmond. are spending some time with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Walker OH Walker
Heights
Sales of new Tobacco at warehouses
have been nearly up to the average at
this season OF the year and prices
very good.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-09
STATE NORMAL SCHOOLS
TWENTY-FOUItTH SESSION

tspecial to The s-Dlspatch.l
F'ARMVILLE, VA, September S.
The State Normal School opened it's
doors for the twenty fourth session on
Wednesday. September ith. with every
indication Of the largest attendance in
it's history. Already 400 girls are set
Ting down to work, while 100 more
have announced their arrival within
the coming week. With the immense
building and grounds in attractive con-
dition, an overflow attendance and an
increased teaching force, the session
begins under the most promising cir
cumstances that augur year of un-
usual success.
There are several new members OF
the faculty.
Miss Lydia Overall. of louisville. KY,
is director of the gymnasium
Miss Eva Minor. of oxford. n. c..
takes charge OF the department of mu-
sic.
Miss Worthy Johnson. of Athens. Ga.
is assistant in manual training and do
nestle science.
Miss yirgie Bugg. OF Farmsville, be-
comes an assistant in history.
Miss Elsie Gwyn. an assistant In
literature and reading. returns after
a years absence spent in study at Cor
nell University.
Miss Marie Louise Whiting has leave
OF absence for the first time.
Miss Anne McGill Flauntleroy. OF
stanton. is the new head of the home
department, and viii take charge of
her duties in a few weeks. She is now
assisting her cousin, Hon. Harry st.
George Tucker, president of the expo
sition. in his social duties.
Miss Mary White Cox. assisted by
Miss Maud TalIaferro. will be the act
ing head OF the home until Miss Flaun-
tleroy's arrival.