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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11
MERELY JOKING.

Z & 800
One Point OF View.
WAS his flying machine q SUGGEST"
"Oh. Yes; 1t failed to work before 1t got
far enough to hurt"--London Taller.
A Cutter of Revenue.
!, Hes :, " very wealthy, they say. Has no
mo-. but he's got revenue cutter that's
q regular clipper"
IA revenue }cutter?"
Yes, tho scissors that he cut his coupons
with."--.Philadelphi Press.
Probably SO.
She: "Don't YOU feel we'll, dcar?"
He: MY head feels heavy. DO YOU sup
pose those biscuits you made could have
gone to my head ?"-Yonkcrs Statesman
Woman's Throwing.
The Younger Man: Strange that women
can't throw straight"
The Older Man: "Yes.er my wife tells
me she threw herself at another fellow
missed and caught me!-Princeton Tiger.
An Impression Explained.
"a woman has no sense OF hunOr," re-
marked the acrid man.
THAT Is q falucy," answered his wife,
that has arisen from the fact that most
OF them are not SO stupid as to laugh at
their husbands efforts to be clever."-Wash-
ington Star.
No Drought There.
"Ho has a dry cough" Then it can't
come from his throat"--Clevcland Plain
Dealer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Some day tho president Win hurl the
lie At hgbting man. and then the
country viii perceive Why the Consti
tution provided for IL ViGo-PIe4 ident.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

The Kansas City Times demands to
know: where do the files go?' Well.
X. c., in this vicinity many OF them
skip over the fence and become con-
vertcd into home Suns,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Lilncliyhtly speaking. Mrs. Won
Claussen is hereby urged to retire In
stantly to the seat formerly occupied
by Mr.. ind Mrs, Bcllamy Storcr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Representative Rainey says that tho
3O-cent Panama lunch Gas set up for
distinguished visitors) really costs
$1.65. If Representative Rainey was
at the celebrated conspiracy dinner,
we hereby notify him that it is time
to remove his mask.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

II the President really means that he
will not accept another designation to
residence in Washington o. 90, 1t
Is about time that he was beginning to
act the part
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

People Square
to Each Miles to
Total. Milcot Each II.
Nlilengc. Road. X. Mile,
Aus Hungary 26.9ol l,7S0 90
belgium . l2G7a 1G31 2.62
Germany a3.I23 ISIS 6.ab
italy .... 9,942 3 266 11.11
japan ......- l,ao6 Asia ''6.l Z
Russia $500. 3S,0i5 a,olS 22O.2i
Spniu S.2OG 2.aG7 1900
United k, 2a,SI7 1.Sa1 5.2g
United States 2lSl01 3Sl 1851
Franco 2l.500 1890 SIG
We have not examined the official
statistics, but assume that Mr. Sims $
figures arc accurate, and II SO. they
make valuable STUDY. Mr.. Sims also
contends that tho railroads of the
United States as Il whole could not
be duplicated for their present CAPT
tallHatiun, an opinion held by experts
generally. Be that as 1T may, many
OF them never would have been built
il there had been in existence at the
time of their inception q statute pro-
viding that no railroad should be per-
mittcd to Darn more than Il small per-.
centage on the cash Investment of It's
builders. Moreover should such y
law be enacted hereafter, railroad.
building would soon become a lost in
dustry.
The Times-Dispatch does not believe
in protective tariff, in ship subsidies
e. - tI... H., n
prise from the government; but neith-
er does it believe in government han
dicaps, except so far as regulation may
be necessary to prevent trespass and
abuses In general terms our motto
is fair field and no aid or hindrance
from government. And we believe that
to be Democratic to the core.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

II have had a rip-roaring time"
says Uncle Jos. Cannon. Of his trip
to the Panama Canal. Unfortunately.
however Major Goctvals is down to re :.
spond to the next toast, entitled Call
ing a Spade a Spade"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Entered. January 81 1898. at Nieh in'h '',
Va as sceondsclass matter. utoer ae' y
Congress Of March 8. 1879
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

The moment seems fairly opportune
for Eugene V. Debs TO intimate that
he was licked by some dastnrdly con-
BplraCy Or Ot her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Considering the fact, however. that
New York States senatorial seats are
now occupied by Messrs. Plat and De-.
pew, no Senator's at all are more than
sufficient for a deadlocked State like
Rhode Island.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11
NVolllan,s Tlro,xlnr,
POINTS FROM pA,1AGRApHERs,

0NE Of the most thrilling points Of these
revelations is as to the country's narrow
escape from having Jimmy Hazen
Hyde as its, diplomatic representative in
France.-W q star
Counsel for Mr.. FL X. Thaw say that
Pittsbnrg's twenty eight truly righteous men
will mum Der twenty nine in few days more
New York Mall.
Observation-Disclosures rather than De-
mocracy, was swatted In Chicago.-Louivsille
Courler-J ournal.
Hartman says he prefers the pcnltcntlary
to the poorhouse, and some of his operations
have shown that he means it.--Phlladelphia
Press.
why shouldn't Hartman be a Senator II
he wanted TO be-? Clark was.--New York
World.
San Francisco Francis is going to ., have ,, more
Tertiary than she had keeping the Japanese
out of her schools-Wpshngt ton Post.
Senator Cullom would put Brother Harrl-
man in the pentcntiary. but sentence of
one years travelling in day coaches on his
railroads would be more like real punish
ment.-Pittsburg Gazette Times.
COMMENT OF VIRGINIA EDITORS.
No Confcd Need Apply.
''Why not Senator Daniel for PRESIDENT"
queries nm exchange He would be all
right If he could DO elected: but right or
wrong. we do not believe that any man will
ever be President OF the United States who
was In the Confederate Army. Mr.. Daniel
Is too valuable as a United States Senator
to be sacrificed for the dubious honor OF a
presidential nomination. We yield to no one
In the desire for the Illumination Of a South
crn man FOR President, but the nominee must
be n man who was not Confederate soldier
IL he expects to DO clected--on the Demo-
cratic ticket at Misunderstanding Index
Appeal
| Attacks on Judge Harrison.
The attacks made upon Judge y. w. 11arri-
son by the south-hating New York Eevcning
Post and Colier's Weekly Will not hurt him
| In Virginia, where he Is known and honored
and where public opinion demands and en-
| forces pureri morality than that which
| obtains in the constituency which Is served
| by those Observation-Disclosures Star.
| Jcromc'a HIunder.
| This trial has been In progress for over
! two months. and every one VIII breathe n
sigh Of relief when 1t terminates In pro-
| Ing Thaw and njuring the prosecution but
| 1t seems that no has never come to realiza :
| ton Of this fact-Bnchanan News.
| a Step Forward.
Tho county has built new courthouse, a
very great ornament to the county and town.
and no less convenience to the people at
large. Tho town has improved the walks
until they are u subject of remark by every
one; and now Jointly. tho county and citizens
| of the town are preparing to erect q much :
needed high school bullding.--Louisa Enter
price. 9g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Senator Cullom would put Brother Harrl-
man In the penitentiary. but sentence of
one years travelling in day coaches on his
railroads would be more like real punish
Gazette Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

San Francisco is going to have more
trouble getting her grafters into the peni-
Tertiary than she had keeping the Japanese
out of her chools.-Wpshington Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11
Rabbi Calisch's Class,

owing Ia the funeral at the temple this
n afternoon Rabbi u. NJ Calisch Will meet his
class on Friday afternoon at LAO o'clock
instead of To-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Mr.. Robt. Gillian. clerk OF courts OF
the city Of Petersburg, Is at Murphy's.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Why shouldn't Hartman be Senator II
World.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11
n,, 0lmrp lss. Dilspatrh
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Business Office .9l6 10 Main street,
Washington Bureau.sea.7 Munsey Building.
Manchester Bureau. ....s. i1o2 linil street.
Petersburg Bureau....to N. sycamore o.
5Lynchburg Bu-eau....,...,.2l5 ZIG nun ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Former Governor and Mrs. VIM. r.
Cameron. OF Norfolk, are registered
at the Richmond. Governor Cameron
is now the editorial writer for the
Norfolk Nirginian-Pilot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

to the poorhouse. and some of his operations
have shownfthat he means philadelphia
Press 5a5F eStEg.ss. li}
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Observation-Disclosures rather than De-
mocracy, wastswatted In Chicago.-Louirsille
Courler-Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

BY Zines Dispatch Carrier delivery ser
vice In Richmond land stbures), Mahches-
tnr.. antd pntnrshnr.,--- 49, --I-ll.-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Hon. J. NJ. Banserman, of Wood
stock, State Hospital Commissioner, is
In the city. ana was caller at the
.Caplto! yesterday. Mr.. Banserman
says all four OF the State hospitals arc
in good shape and that the Inmates
are being we'll cared for.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Mr.. Jas. V. Trehy clerk OF the Cor.
poration Court of Norfolk, Is In the
city and Is stopping at Murphys. Mr..
Trehy says everybody down his way
is talking exposition, and he belivcs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

BY NAIL One SIX Three one
HOSTAGE PAID. Year. Mos MOS. MO
Daily With sunday. 5000 $500 sl.net 90
paly without sunday 400 100 Ivy 90
Sunday edition only. 200 lVo .oo
Weekly "wednesday, Loo 80 -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Judge r. L. Boykin. OF Smthncld, Ii
at Murphy's.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

OneWcs !: one Year.
Daily with suhday..,.,i4 cents SOW
51,s,,. ,vi,bn,, SUNDAY. 10 cents 4,5o
smnsav nntv s cents $50
,v.,,.i,. concentrations paynbie In ndvnncs)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

He declares that Legislative candi-
dates in his city have not begun to
stir as yet. and that the political SIT
uation Is very quiet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Some of the virginians who arc
Abingdon; N. A. Gregory, Chase City;
Thco. J.. Meinhardt. charlottesville;
NJ. Bradley, Saunton; r. C. Edwards
Petersburg. n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11
Jcrome's I3Iunder.

Jcromc'a BIunder.
This trial has been In progress for over
two months. and every one viii breathe q
sigh Of relief when 1t terminates In pro-
longing the case r.{Jerome has been favor
Ing Thaw and inJuring the prosecution, but
1t seems that no has never come to realiza l.
ton OF this fact.-Buchannn News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

The "Royal Baker and Pastry.
Cook - containing over 300 most
practical and valuable cooking re-
ceipts-free to every patron. Send
postal card with your full address.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Which ever one OF them is defeated
will be eliminated from the contest
and the other will make6the race with
the Democracy Of Roanoke committed
to his course.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

:. virGinians at.the Lexington are Mrs
s. c. Hnbbell, Mrs. r. l.. Robertson and
p. Blackburn, Norfolk; Or. Geo. w,
Butts, Chuckatnck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

0NE Of the most thrilling points OF these
I revelations is as to the country's narrow
escape from having Jimmy" Hazen
Hyde as it's; diplomatic representative In
France.--Wnshlngton Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Counsel for Mr.. FL X. Thaw say that
Pittsburg's twenty-eight truly righteous men
will number twenty nine in few days more
New York Mall
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11
a Step Forward,

Tho county has built new courthouse. a
very great ornament to the county and town.
and no less n convenience to the people at
large, The town has improved the walks
until they are II subject of remark by every
of the town arc preparing to erect q inucf-
needed high school bullding.--Louisa Enter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Alumis used in some baking pow
ders and in most OF the so.callcd
phosphate powders, because ii is
cheap. and makes a cheaper pow
der. But alumis d corrosive which.
taken in food. acts Acknowledgment
the stomach, liver and kidneyA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

man Barron noted, that the tenant
pays tile tax. If rents are at a GER
tain average, an increase Of taxation
will increase the rents enough to
make up the difference.
The landlord no more pays the tax
or his property is rentable) than the
foreigner pays the tariff.-N orfolk
Landmark.
And just as surely does the borrower
pay the mortgage tax. What say you?
Representative Rainey says that the
3O-cent Panama lunch Gas set up for
distinguished visitors) really costs
$1.65. If Representative Rainey was
at the celebrated conspiracy dinner,
we hereby notify linn that it is time
to remove his mask.
Considering the fact, however, that
New York States senatorial seats arc
now occupied by Messrs. Plat and De-.
pew, no Senator's at all are more than
sufficient for deadlocked State like
Rhode Island.
81 have had a rip-roaring time"
says Uncle Jos. Cannon. Of his trip
to the Panama Canal. Unfortunately.
however, Major Goctvals is down to re.
spond to the next toast, entitled Call
ing a Spade a Spade"
Mr.. Delmas has completed his plea
in behalf of Fl. Ihaw, of Pittsburg. Mr..
Dclmas's skill as an attorney is to be
estimated from the length of time
which he managed to consume at this
ceremony.
r., III Ia FOL nP
her clothes says the news story If
Mrs. Won Claussen wishes real dis
tinction among women, she must,
without loss Of time, look elsewhere
Now a negress Is suspected OF that
$4,000 theft from the Chicago sub
treasury. And thus the application Of
the color-line like civilization. slowly
but surely. propels itself accidentally
John l.. Sullivan observes: 'RoOse-
Welt still has the punch" Viewing thia
as a taunt, Y. r. is hereby deiied to
elect John T. to membership in the
Ananias Society
IL the President really means that he
viii not accept another designation to
residence in Washington (D. CO, 1t
Ia about time that he was beginning to
act the part,
The Kansas City Times demands TO
know: "Where do the files go?D wen,
X c., in this vicinity many or them
skip over the fence and become con-
vertcd into home Suns.
Pittsbnrs mas empnhtlcaliy e'nersc .
for lhird Term OF itoosevei,' g I, -
10 understood tiiat Niii'ai'i i-oep' ~
Is stlll quoting Fairbankss chances
at ZIG to !.
Limclightly speaking, Mrs. Won
| Claussen is hereby urged to retire In
| atantly to the seat formerly occupied
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11
COMMENT OF VIRGINIA EDITORS.

The attacks made upon Judge y. w. 11arri-
son by the South hating New York Eevcnins
and where public opinion demands and en-
forces purer morality than that which
obtains in the constituency which Is served
by those journns.-Wincheste Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Registered at the Jefferson are r
Randolph Hicks. Norfolk: Misses Mary
and Martha Winston. Winston, Va;
MISSES Nl15t Lois and Bette Startling, Nor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-11

Virginians at Murphy's are Hon. w.
X. Allen, OF Fincastle, and o. C.. Hun
man, Of Buchanan T
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-05-17
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Large and Enthusiastic MEETING
Held Last Friday.

The COlfaX Commercial Club held a
large and enthusiastic meeting last Fri
day, May 10, at which considerable rou
tine business was attended to.
Charles l.. Mackenzie, Charles f.
Scriber and + b. Smith we're elected to
fill vacancies on fair commission The
other members of the commission are
Walter J. Davenport, Henry Rock,
George Il. Lennox and e. B. Kegley.
The club decided to be one of the ten
towns in the Inland Empire asked to
give $50 TO Messrs. Gay and GoldswOr-
thy, the two young men who propose to
tour the eastern states delivering lee
lures. accompanied by stereopticon
views, on the possibilities and greatness
OF the Inland Empire. These young men
are now attending the State College at
Pullman, but will seen be released and
will then start on this tour of education
Besides lecturing they will distribute
literature, and will thus make the people
east Of the Rocky mountains acquainted
with many facts connected with the
northwest not now in their possession
Mr.. GOldswOrthy' home is near Cakes
dale.
James A. Perkins was elected treasurer
to i'll vacancy.
The meeting was enthusiastic for the
Fourth OF July celebration.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-05-17
BIG BALL GAME TODAY
Printers and Court House Of
flciaIs Line Up at 2::30 p. m.
Watch fer the Procession and Then
Follow 1t to the Ball Grounds
Large Crowd Expected.

"Man proposes, but God disposes, :"
was again verified last Friday afternoon
when the baseball game between the
printers and the court house officials
had to be postponed on account of the
elements. In other words, it rained: it
poured persistently, dogmatically, pro-
vokingly, evidently with malice afore-
thought, wetting the hopes and aspira-
tions not only of the aspiring teams but
of their many friends as we'll. However.
the rain did an immense amount of
good to the farmers, and the bows live
TO play ball another day, hence no real
damage was done.
The game is scheduled to be PLAYED
this afternoon, and barring anything
not in sight at this writing the event
will take place. The procession will
form at court house square at 2:3O D. M, 4,
and, headed by the COlfax Band. march
to the city hall and then countermarch
to the ball grounds. Mayor Pattison,
who has been selected to umpire the
game, will lead the procession. He has
secured an old blunderbuss and brace
OF pistols, and it is understood that his
excellency will shoot down the first man
to register a kick or who attempts to
interfere with his high prerOgatiyes
The mayor will brook no interference. A
large crowd is expected. When you hear
the band and see the procession follow
along to the ball grounds. Following
is the line up for the game:
The Printers.
Charles Bramwell, catcher.
Bill Goodyear, pitcher.
Doe Ratliff, 1st base.
Clint Du Vail, I'd base.
Frank I. Abbott, Sd base.
Charley Bass, short stop.
Bill SnOdgrass, left field.
Ivan Chase, center field.
Charley Mackenzie, right field.
Walt Davenport will captain this ag-
gregation.
Subs-C. s. Clarke, Rev. Burnett, Judge
Inman. Sid Yelle, H. E Ricksecker, Ber-
nard Baber. Jack Stinson, Howard
Bramwell, Tiv Warner.
Chaperone-Miss Scott Montgomery.
PatrOnesses-Miss Helen James and
Miss Nellie DOOlittle.
Mascot-Baby Marion Yelle.
SurgeOn-Dr. STUNT.
Court House Line Up.
Chan Woodward, catcher.
Hughey Todd, pitcher.
Fred Ratliff, 1st base and captain.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-05-17
THE MONTHLY SESSION
County Commissioners Attend
to County Business.
Road and Bridge Matters, Orders as
to Taxes, Reports Received and
Many Bills Ordered Paid.

Proceedings of the board of county
commissioners OF Whitman county,
Washing ton.
Pursuant to adjournment the board
of county commissioners of the county
OF Whitman and state of Washington
met on the 9th day of May, A. D. 1907.
all members being present.
The following claims we're examined
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-05-17
A DANGEROUS AOM|RER
{. c. Potter Jailed and Must
Answer Grave Charges.
Displays Pistol and Threatens to
Use 1t if Miss Minerva Taylor
Marries Other Than Himself.

E. c. Potter is young man in the
tolls Of the LAWN other words. be
languiehes in jail 1t seems that Potter
is desperately in love with Miss Minerva
Taylor, and made gun play last Satur
day that has gotten him into his present
difficulty. He formerly worked for Miss
TaYlOr's father on the farm, and they
have been acquainted with each other
for several years. During all this time
they have been good friends, although
il is declared no other relation existed
between them. He teephOned from SpO
kane that he was coming to see her, ar
irving on Saturday mornings train
Immediately after arriving he called at
Kings book and stationery store, where
Miss Taylor Is employed and asked to
see her. The two walked up Main street
3 gether a short distance, she telling him
that she could be no more to him than q
friend and asking him to dismiss all
thoughts Of matrimOny. This appeared
to cause him little or no surprise, and he
then asked Miss Taylor if she would not
90 buggy riding with him. To this she
answered that it was Saturday and it
would be impossible for her to leave the
store. A few hours later, however, he
drove up in q carriage in front of the
store and called for her to come out
The young lady was alone at the time,
and without suspecting harm complied
with the request. He repeated his invi
tatiOn for her to take a ride, which was
again declined. He then asked her when
she was going to be married, to which
she gave an evasive reply. Potter then
opened the lapel of his coat, displaying
an Ominous looking six shooter, saying:
IF you marry that fellow | will fix him
good and plenty; so take warning"
Miss Taylor backed into the store badly
frightened, keeping her eyes on his every
movement. However, be soon drove
away. When Mr.. King came in Miss
Taylor told what had occurred and Chief
Of Police Mackay was notified, and he
watched POtter's movements for awhile,
finally placing him under arrest.
Prosecuting Attorney kipp says he
will file charges against Potter direct in
the superior court, and, if possible, give
him the full benefit of the law. Potter
ia about 80 years of age and was
through the Philippine war. His father
is city marshal of Almira, Lincoln cOun-
ty, and he has made his home of late at
Coulee City, Douglas county. Since his