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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

states is the ono above NIL others, TINT
has apparently been selected for some-
what drastic Legislation, the fear OF
which Is tending to prevent the rail:
ways from raising the capital they now
urgently need"
But this Increase in trade anu In.
dustry which the railroads have helped
to build up has overwhelmed them
with traffic, and hence. says the Statist,
the United States must curtail It's ca.
penditures on house construction and
the buildings Of new works aud plants,
and generally upon extending its indus
tries in order to provide the capital
needed for providing the necessary
transportation facilities, or 1t must
again import very large amount OF
capital from Europe.
Europe, 1t says, was willing to lend
literally, but at this iuncture certain
minor features In the administration
OF American railways were magnified
into matters Of the greatest Importance,
and the American government has APP
peared to give countennnce to charges
that American railways have not been
honestly and wisely administered.
Hence very great difficulties have been
experienced In obtaining capital from
Europe"
Tho fact is that some of the rail-
road magnates themselves arc respon-
sible for the shaking of confidence in
American railroads. as, for example.
the confessions of Mr.. Hartman. But
that is no reason why the government
should pursue such a policy as to make
bad situation worse and create the
impression abroad that we are going to
destroy the roads because some Of the
railroad managers have abused their
trust. Only day or two ago West
ern Governor called on the President
and expressed the opinion that railroad
stocks We're not safe investments; and
the President made no denial.
The Statist has given US fair warn
ing. ut will thus be realized" it says
in concluding its article. .'that the
present moment is singularly inoppor-
tune for raising questions which dis
turb confidence. Indeed, 1t is essential
that every one in the United States,
from the President downwards, should
cooperate for the purpose OF creating
confidence and raising the capital which
American railways SO badly need to
enable them to deal with their traffic.
We have presented these views at
length. because they come from an
eminent authority abroad. Grant that
IL is written from the investors point
NJ view. IT nevertheless emphasizes the
fac, that railroads are an important
factor in progress, that they are in uc-
GENT need OF new capital to make
necessary improvements and extensions
and that they will have diihcultE ii
borrowing abroad. so long as the I'M
preston prevails that we propose to
| destroy their earning capacity o! WIG
| cat legislation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
by ROBERT BROWNING.

enough to look after his own prem
Uses and make his house and yard as
attractive as possible while the WISH
tors are here. We all spruce up bit
when company comes. and Richmond
will have plenty OF company every
day during 1907. Let US use paint
freely, keep the grass we'll cut and
the flowers as pretty as possible. All
this will help the city--and got US into
good habits that will abide.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL
YESTERDAY.

Lpscomb. Pelt wedding, at
1o:ao a. NJ, In BRIDES home, No. IS
East MARSHALL street.
Church Hill Auxiliary, Retreat for
the Sick, at $3.50 p. NJ, with Mrs. B.
A. Hord, No. 1900 East Broad Street.
Junior lakewood Memorial Assoc'a'
tlon with Mrs. c. w. Massle, at $3.50
P. M.
"As You Like Il" Club, with Mrs.
Benjamin NASH, at No. 800 West
Franklin Street.
Mr.. Roscoe Reeves, In recital at Wo.
mans Club.
TO-DAY.
silver Tea at No. 1901 East Clay
Street from to z p. NJ, for State
Mission Circle, First Baptist Church.
Emma Andrews Whist Club, at 4
p. NJ, With Mrs. birmingham spIman,
No. so9 Floyd Avenue.
Musicale In Woman's Club at $3.50
p. N. for Kindergarten AiumnAe AS.
ISOLATION.
Northslde Orchestra at Leigh Street
Baptist Church, at s:15 p. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

mopin'!
Tho bnseball's glad season Is here!
OF all in tho year. nows tho season
That most thrills the poetry pen:
My first verso has limited the reason
Tho Teams on tho diamond again!
Hooroo! We will Danish all sorrow!
The hands OF the clock point to 4:
Well all pin "Be back here tomorrow"
Up on the fast-locked offlce-door.
Well pack like sardines on the bleach
ers,
Well loll. at more cost, on the stand:
And stare at those idolized creatures,
The glorious ball-tossing band
Ho, cheer clever stops and deft catches!
Fla, shout for the wcll-pilfered base!
Ho, yell like a horde of Apaches!
Ha, threaten the umpire's face!
Ho, ball!-And the last time they've
tossed it,
Well rise-for the great game is
done
And tell why it was. If we lost 1t.
And grin in vast pride, II we won,
Hooroo and Hooray! 1t is open
land much tho glad fact means to
Who have to sit in here a-dopin'
Out verse until long after teal
II. S. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Much is said in these days about
watered stock in our railroad corpora
lions. The Statist asserts that had
American railways expended their fair
proportion of the growing wealth OF
the country upon providing additional
facilities, they would during the past
ten years have expended over $1,000
100000 upon new lines, terminals and
equipment. an average of 100000 600
per annuIn. But in consequence Of the
Improved methods by which they have
been able TO convey much greater
quantity of traffic without appreciable
increase Of capital expenditure, they
hcye been able to deal with an increase
of los per cent. in their traffic.
with an increase in capital out
Law of only twentythree per cent,
In other words. they have ex-
pended less than {2.3o0,OO0,ooO Of
capital in the ten years a relative saw
ing of nearly 33,ooo,doo,ooo, or $780,
100000.
This economy, says the Statst. hal
placed at the disposal of the people o
the United States 1900, 100000 per an
nun for developing the other industrie
H OF the country, "and curiousiy enough.
u II adds "the industry that has brough
\ this wonderful advantage to the Unite
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Governor Warfield and Pure
Elections.

Governor Warfield, OF Maryland. has
declared his intention to prosecute
those who use money to influence
voters at the next election in Mary
land He has also expressed himself
as being in favor OF national and
state legislation to prevent such
abuses. When asked about the kind
OF law he favors in order to limit
the amount which any candidate MAJ
spend during campaign. he said he
would recommend that such bill be
along the lines Of the one which has
just been passed by the New York Leg
islature. He continued:
Il have not the figures at hand. but
! remember that the maximum amount
which that bill permitted TO be en-
pended by any candidate for Governor
in the great State of New York was
$4,000 and in senatorial districts
about $4,000. If the maximum al
lowed in New York State for the cleo
ton of a Governor is $4,000, surely
in a State the size of Maryland, with
a population OF only 100000. the
maximum amount which candidate
for Governor should be permitted to
contribute ought to be much less.
The Virginia pure elections law pro-
yides that no person shall eXpend, pay,
promise, loan or become pecuniarily
liable in any way for any money or
other valuable thing in behalf OF any
candidate for office ut any election pri-
mary or nominating convention held
in this Commonwealth. And that no
candidate for office shall expend, pay,
promise, loan or become pecuniarily
liable in any way for any money or
other valuable thing to influence voters
in his behalf. or permit the same to be
used by others with his knowledge
and consent-except for printing or
advertising, and securing halls for
public speaking at a reasonable price.
The penalty In either case Is q i1ne
of from 500 to $1,000, or confinement
in jail from one to twelve months.
After election each candidate is re-
ouired to file with the officer or board
empowered by law to issue certificates
of election sworn statement setting
forth in detail all sums Of money con-
tributed, disbursed or expended by him
in his canvass.
The law has been in force in Vir
ginia for several years and has oper-
ated most successfully in preventing
tho corrupt use of money in elections
,,r,, ,u,fu,Iv n-NOrfolk Land
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

With all this discussion regarding who
is TO nominate who in 1908, nobody seems
to have thought to make any provision
whatever for Leslie NJ. Shaw.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

An old warning appears to have been re-.
adapted az follows: "In time OF peace, pre-
pare for peaco"-Alanchestor Union.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Chicago has established a new record
in quick divorces. Still 1t Is only ialr
to say that men married to chicago "o-
men are naturally more ,inslstent on
speed than gentlemen in other cites.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

A soldier has made Carrie Nation an
offer Of marriage. Yet only little
while ago British army officer was
trying to persuade us thas " was Inc
,,arr,ed soldiers who were the bravest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Ex-NIayor Dunno, OF Chicago, nttirms
that he was defeated by the money
power OF the whole country. Nihetceh-
seven PROMISES to be remembered as the
Great Conspiracy Year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

The New York doctor who asserted that
handshaking is dangerous may be right. but
every man who ever ran for office knc1,s how
much more dangerous 1t is to omit it.-Wash-
ington Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Cuba is to be represented at the
Hague Conference. The island has quail
ified for participation by the ruthless
elimination OF fighting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Now that the fruit crop has formally fail
ed. a steady season OF warm weather may be
looked for.-Washington Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

The peace conferees adjourned with.
ont having received any little message OF
good wishes from Herr Krupp or Hiram
Maxim,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
MERELY JOKING.
What He said.

What He said.
Her Husband: 1T man steals-no mat
ter what 1t is-he will live to regret it'
His Wife: During our courtship you used
to steal kisses from me-"
Her Husband We'll, you heard what
said. Chicago News.
Scenery.
i've just been Vest
is on a gigantic SCALE
ut is. I saw whiskey signs twenty.four
feet high."-Washington Herald.
Found Loophole.
Excuse me-" said the lean Individual with
the shiny Prince Albert coat as he entered
the sacred precincts OF the sanctum, "but do
you need any one to write pieces for the
paper"
need nobody to write pieces for the paper at
present."
. Then" said the lean Individual
wouldn't you care to employ some ono to
tench you to use correct English ?"-Nil-
waukee Sentinel.
The Difference.
But you know. madam. that in Turkey
bride never sees her husband before the
wedding
Lady twife Of an inveterate clubman) (:
'How odd! We never see our husbands
after!'-Literary Digest.
Not Il Bit Of 1t.
The woman came into the car with nve
children. She busted herself seating them.
benevolent old gentleman arose and gave
her his seat. Are these all your children.
MADAME" he asked. cor is it picnic?"
They are all mine," snapped the woman,
land It's no picnic"-New York Press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

An Indiana couple have christened tnelr
baby Dolphin Delmas. thus illustrating
still another phase OF dementia Amerl-
cana.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
The Difference.
Not a Bit Of 1t.
POINTS FROM pAnAGnArHEns,

THE MAYOR of philadelphia proposes a
$2.0O0OoO Temple OF Justice for that
city. That ought to be good for ST.
6s5,234.SS "rakeoff'' for the grafters.-
Washington Herald.
George Gould has sold his polo ponies.
This two-cent-fare bill Is making us all feel
the pinch Of poverty.-Philadelph North
American
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

BOLIVAR" says an authority, the
drink served in Panama, Is the 1lercest
liouor known Every time Mr. Oliver
thinks OF Engineer Stevens ne 1ee4s
like n whole GROWER Of bolivar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Some points of difference are observ-
able, also. between a genuine peace'doye
and Mrs. Belvts a. Lockwood. y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

As 10 it's unfavorable opinion OF grim
war, however, the Peace Society IS re-
minded that General sherman said IT
first.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Mr.. Hearst evidently wants to find out
whether he swallowed tho Democracy last
fall the Democracy swallowed him.
New York Tribune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Oddly enough, those pacific conferences
in New York have witnessed more than
one outbreak of almost-pugtlism.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

THANKS, awfully. Land
mark.
For shame. schoolmaster Make your
apology to the School, and then teli
us what's the plural of molasses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

The President has the advantage of Har-
rimAn In that the people are rather inclined
to remember that Mr.. Roosevelt never stole
neutrality-suspicious. Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
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ter, and Petersburg
One Wee. one Year.
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tYcarly subscriptions payable NJ
Entered. January 81. 1908. at Richmond.
Va ms second class matter. under act OF
Congress OF March 3. 1879
NOW 70 CALL TINES DISPATCH.
porsons wishing 10 communicates with The
r,n,es- Dispatch by telephone will ASK cen
trail for "4o41." and on being ahswetsa
from the office switchboard. Will indica'e
the department or person with "ho" 'ne'
wish to speak.
When calling between a. III. anu
A. NJ. call TO central Office direct fo1 4Vti'
composing room: 1892. business Office; +o4''
for mailing and press rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
FRIDAY, APRIL 10. 1907.
There is no unbelief:
Whoever plants seed beneath the SOD,
And waits to see It push away the
cIod.
Trusts in God.
-Bulwer Lytton.
A Message from London.

.
The London Statist, one OF the most
influential financial journals OF the
world, has recently published an article
on American railroadins which, were
it read by the American people, would
DOUBTLESS cause a modification OF public
sentiment toward railroad legislation.
The Statist's interest in this subject
is due to three facts: First, because
serious check to the trade of the United
States would impair international trade
and international prosperity; second, 1t
would injure English investments here,
and. third, it would check immigration,
and thus increase the pressure for ex-
istence which is SO keenly felt in many
parts OF Europe. For these reasons.
1t expresses the hope that no unneces-
sary and violent check to trade VIII
occur in the United States, and 1t be-
lieves that there will be no contraction
II measures are taken to maintain pup
lie confidence in American enterprises.
Coming then to speak of railroads,
upon which the prosperity OF the coun-
try largely depends, 1t points out that
railroad building was brought to sud
den check by the passage OF the Sher-
n,, n silver purchase bill. This act, II
savs. shook the foundations Of credit
and prevented the roads from obtain
ing necessary capital. 1T should be
clearly recognized" it adds, that the
long period OF depression which pre-
yllled in the United States from 1898
70 1898 was the work of well-inten-
toned persons. whose Ignorance OF
: some elementary principles OF econo-
mics brought immense suffering upon
the whole of the American people and
checked the progress Of the country for
g decade"
Is any man in the United States SO
bold as to deny that statement?
Confidence was finally restored, 1t
goes on. by the passage OF the gold
STANDARD act. and new era Of pros
per.ty set in "And there is no doubt"
zays our contemporary, that the rail-
way Industry has contributed more
than any other to the great increase in
the PROSPERITY in the United States
that has occurred in the last eight
years"
Contrasting the situation in England
with that in this country, it says that
in England about seven per cent. OF the
growing wealth is devoted to railway
construction and equipment, whereas
in the United States it is necessary to
expend something like twenty per cent
of the growing wealth to provide addt-
1ional railway transportation. In other
words, to provide for an average
growth of ten per cent. per annun
in railway traffic, there must DO unde,
normal conditions an increase of about
five per cent. in the capital expended
for providing additional tracks. ter
minals and equipment. This mean:
that had the United States no leewaA
to make up in providing new railwa.
facilities, it would at the present tim
need TO spend sS0o,ooo,ooo per annun
in providing new railway tracks an
equipment sufficient to take care OF
growth Of ten per cent. per annum Il
Its traffic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Continued on Tenth Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

5COnleQeraCy were mentioned as assist.
ants in looking after the comfort OF
visitors.
At tho luncheon to be given at Leo
Camp Home on Saturday. June LIST.
Mrs. J. W. White was made chairman
and, as with other ladies mentioned.
was given the privilege of selecting
her own committee.
Entertain Veterans.
The Fulton US were in charge of
very enjoyable entertainment of music
and recitation, which delighted tho
veterans of Lee Camp Soldiers Home
Tuesday evening.
The program was as follows: Instru-
mental solo. Miss Nelson: song. by
seven little girls: chorus; reading, MISC
Nelson: instrumental solo. Miss
Schmidt; pantomime, Nearer. My God
to Thee" by three young ladies; recita-
ton. Miss Jennie Rogers; string music;
reading. Miss Rogers; duet, Missea
Eaufelt and Rogers; solo, Miss Anna
Nelson; recitation. Miss Rogers; string
music: vocal selection. Miss Sears; pan
tomime, my Faith Looks Up to Thee:
vocal solo, Mr. Randolph Schmidt;
music. Miss Miriam Smith: chorus;
Good might" by seven young ladies'.
Emma Andrews Whist.
The Emma Andrews Whist Club Will
meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock with
Mrs. birmingham L. spilman. at No. 800
Floyd Avenue.
Annual Meeting.
Tle annual meeting Of the Richmond
Education Association will be held
Tuesday evening next at s:30 o'clock
in the hall of the House OF Delegates.
Addresses Requested.
! It is earnestly requested that all new
members OF the Richmond Chapter.
Daughters Of the Confederacy, whose
names were published in the account
~ the April chapter meeting, will send
their full names and address to the
, treasurer Of the chapter, Mrs. Hugh
Miller, No. H. North Third Street. 1t
has been impossible to forward mem
bcrship certificates to the many VINO
| failed to properly indorse their appli-
cations. Dues are also to be sent wiei
anplica lion blank.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Rhymes for To-Day.
Open. Yet Shut.

T YOORAY and Hooroo! 1t Is open!
n Together. lads. let go cheer.
a BECOME, days OF dullness and
mopin'!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Benefit Musicale.

The Northside Orchestra Will give q
splendid musical program IN Leigh
street Baptist Church this evening az
Sl5 O'Clock under tho auspices OF the
Ladies' Aid Society.
The orchestra numbers among It's
members several prominent musicians
and will give choice program at the
entertainment tonight. a silver offer
ing will be taken, ut the door.
Marriage Announced.
A telegram received by the family OF.
Miss Anne Louise Smith. of this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Entered. January 81. 1908. at Richmond,
va ne second class matter. under act OF
Congress OF March 3. 1873.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

Then" said the lean Individual,
wouldn't you care to employ some ono to
tench you to use correct English ?"-Nil-
waukee Sentinel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Scenery.
Found a LOophole.

EXCUSE me-" said the lean Individual with
the shiny Prince Albert coat as he entered
the sacred precincts OF the sanctum, but do
you need any one to write pieces for the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-25
70 Whom II MAY Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
We have appointed Mr.. S. r.
3arnhart as agent for the South
western Mutual Life Insurance As
sociation, Of Chickasha, I. T. He
has full power to take applications
for new membership, receive iuitia
tion dues and appoint sub agents
il be should need such to assist him
in his work.
Yours very truly,
Southwestern Mutual Life Insu-
rance Assn. G. L. Hutson, Sec.
ard Treas.
Would ike to have three good
men to take up this work with me.
will make good proposition.
S. r. Barnhart,
Special agent for the Sun Acct-
dent Co. of Oklahoma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-25

Tie Ladies Of lhe aslhodiss ehu
sill give aPalptaaon party next lle
day evening Il BE church, this g saaf
thing neW and pleasant in tie way 8
entertaining, aud everybody wha wais
. good time and something nice 70 e.
all for 10 tcs, Gene get acquainted
sociable.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-25
PEOPLES CLEARING HOUSE
Did You Know that the Daily Express
had onel II Will Save You Money.

Have you read it, "The PEOPLES
Clearing Hon s?' It is not a book
or a story, but it tells about more DIFF
ferent things in a limited space than
anything you ever read before. Most
people call it the "Want Column. .
It tells you about the people who want
to sell and buy things and descrip-
lion Of the goods; about the people
who want places and others who want
help; people who have something to
trade for other things; people who
have been unfortunate in losing things
and others who have found something
Of value ami want to return it to the
owner The Want Column is the key
to the solution Of lots Of troubles.
Take look over the want column
il you have lost anything; perhaps
the finder is trying to get it back to
you.
In today's issue there are people
who want seed oats, furnished rooms,
male and female help. In the for
rent column are people who have
houses, furnished and unfurnished
rooms to rent. In the for sale col.
umn are people who have wagons,
pianos, flowers, seeds, ihorses mules,
houses, lots, different kinds Of busi-
nesses, farms and other things. In
the "lost and found column are peo-
pie who have lost purses, grips, horses
and other things. Suppose you try
one Of these little ads and see if you
don't set results.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-25

Having located in your midst {
considering nothing too good fon
Chickssha and have spared no cx-
pense in putting in a handsome
pew comp etc up-to-date Drug Store
and shall thank the public Of Chick
asha TO call on me and lets get &C.
quainted. Yours for Chickasha
and her bright future. Bailey's
Pharmacy,
j.. L. Bailey Proprietor.