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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
FAvoRs ONE BIG ARMoRY
Some Councilmen Propose En-

Some Councilmen Propose En-
largenent Of Present Building.
Considerable opposition is developing
in tho Council to the Finance Commit
tees proposition to cxpend something
like $50, 900 for an armory for the Rich
rnond Light Infantry Blues. some OF
the opponents of the proposition. favor
cnlargng the SEVENTEEN Regiment Arm
DRY By purchasing several dwellings, IN
the rear and extending it nearly through
the block or to the church on the cor
ner and reconstructlng and enlarsing
the present building thus. While no
definite action has been taken in this
matter, It Is understood that some other
,,lan win be presented and urged as
an alternative to the Finance Commit
teee'sh plan.l Not a few councilmen are
willing tor provide an arnory for the
R,ues. but Claim that it would be cheaper
and more desirable to have all the In
rnntry located in one building.
There is reason to believe that the
pines prefer a separate structure, and
that they will endeavor to secure one II
possible
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
they would bring down tho wrath of
the people upon their own heads, and
by and by they would have to bcg

they would bring down tho wrath OF
the people upon thcir own heads, and
by and by they would have to bcs
for mercy.
The reply of tho railroad managers
to these words OF warning was that
these newspapers were unfriendly to
railroads aud were catering to public
sentiment.
They may now nnswer}to themselves
whether or not the newspapers which
warned them were right, and whether
or, not tho warning was timely and
friendly.
Some OF, these same newspapers are
now warning the people and their
representatives in Congress and the
State Legislatures that they arc going
too far in prosecuting tho railroads;
that while regulation is necessary, 1t
would be suicidal to make regulations
SO harsh as to cripple the roads and
prevent them from making necdful i'm
provements and extensions which in
creased traffic andspublic convenience
demand.
The reply of many people to these
words of warning Is that the news
papers who utter them are the SER
wants and tools or the railroads.
1t is not pleasant to perform tho
office Of such a prophet; 1t is not pleas.
ant to have ones motives impeachcd,
but 1t is as much the duty of q news
paper to proclaim the truth as 1t sees
the truth as 1t was for the prophets
of old to proclaim tho truth as re-
vcalcd to them. No rational editor
claims to be infallible. but when an
honest editor proclaims what he be-
lieves to be an honest warning, 1t is
wisdom for those concerned to consider
the warning rather than to hunt be-
tween the lines for selfish mo tives.
The railroad managers would have
saved themselves much trouble and
a bitter experience II they had taken
heed; the people and their representa-
tivcs In Congress and the Legislatures
will now do we'll to pause and reflect
before they go too far In their prose-
cutons. The railroad managers and !
The law makers would be wise II they
would meet In friendly conference and !,
adjust their differences in business |
Ike way, so as to serve the public in
crest without crippling the railroads.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
A Brutal Crime.

The crime alleged against two en-
policemen of this city is SO brutal and
devilish as to make the blood of every
decent citizen boil with Indignation.
We condemn no man before he has
had fair trial before a jury of his
peers but this Infamous charge must
be thoroughly Investigated, and if it
be proven against the persons accused,
they must be punished in such a way
as to make notable example to all
lustful scoundrels in this community.
"A brute is a brute, no matter what
may be the, color of his skin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
Hon. Eugene Massiie.

The late DR.. Hunter Mcclure told mo
that the Otterhurn Lthia Water ranked
next to the Buffalo. have been using It
for years with tho greatest satisfaction,
and consider 1t the best water of its class
on tho market.--E,ngcne G. Massie.
Walter C. Mercer says: II have used
Otterhurn Lithia Water for ten years,
and consider II a sure cure for indigos-
ton, with Its attendant ills"
Ex-Governor j. IIoge Tyler, who suf-
fered with stomach trouble and indges-
ton, says: 1T has done me great good,
and cheerfuly recommend it,
DIR. Geo. Ben Johnson says: IT pros
scribe no mineral water SO frequently MS
Otterburn Lthla, because of Its excellent
results for indigestion, govt, rheuma-
tism and all forms of renal and bladder
affections" Delivered In Richmond, s
gallons for 81,
fOTTERBURN I4ITIllA SPRINGS CO..
'phone al4s,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
a FAMOUS TRIO,
Baby Lions at Bos'tock's to Be
Given Historic Names.


There are three baby lions in the
juvenile contingent Of Bostock's Arena
that are destined to be distinguished
through their being linked by their.
names with the famous 1907 year in
Virginia history.
These little lions are native Rich
monders. They will BIO chrstened on
March 9TH. by q committee from Rich
mond Chapter, United Daughters of the
Confederacy, and names then bestowed
on them will be: Jamestown. Virginia
and Pocahontas.
Tho little ceremonial connected with
the christening will be very inter
5esting, and post card pictures OF tho
famous trio OF baby lions will be sold
at that time.
The proceeds Of the "benent to DO
given on March 7th, under the aus.
pieces of the Richmond Daughters, will
go to the fund for the Confederate re-
union.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
POINTS FROM fPARAoRAPHERs

might print testimonials from pas.
sengers who have ridden on their
trains number of times and never have
been kllfed.-Baltimore sun.
slIsss
- do not know a thing" says Mr. Thomas
Edison. Some one should Introduce Mr.,
Edison to Harry Lehr.--W ash,nS.yn Herald
The cost Of running the government has
doubled IN the last ten years. II 1t doubles
every ten Years, at Just what station Will
the National Treasury get of?--New York
American. 49,
Castro is still himself He declines "a
pay even the debt to nature--Cie veand
Leader. y.
The California delegation shouldn't plume
itself; almost anybody can get an invitation
TO dine with Wee President Fairbanks from
now to the date OF the national convention
Detroit News
One of the most notable book reviews Of
the month Is Senator Beveridge's flattering
Endorsement OF the Old Testament.--Kantas
City Star. =
Mrs. Mary Eliza beth Leases remark that
men have not improved any since the days
or Adam would seem to imply q, rather wide
acquaintance extending over considerable
Observation-Disclosures Tribune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
Of railroad management and popular

OF railroad management and popular
prejudice against railroads arc due
In great part to Harriman's juggling,
and his fate is scaled. Like others of
his kind, he made riches the goal of
his ambition; lie preferred gold to-
good name and honor, and he has his
reward. But tho timo Will doubtless
como when he would gladly exchange
his tainted millions for tho respect
of the public. which he has forever
forfeited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
Temperance Reform in Virginia.

Clifton Forge and Covington have
both voted dry, and after May LIST
the whole of Allegheny county will
be without saloons. We arc Informed
that seventy-three of the 100 counties
in Virginia. and oighty-seven per cent.
of all the incorporated towns of the
State are now dry" Yet this change
in Virginia has been brought about
so gradually and so conscrvativcly
that there has been no serious agita-
ton. The reason Is that temperance
men have not undertaken to work their
reforms in advance of public sentiment
They educated public sentiment first,
and then held elections. The cam
paign has been conducted with good
Judgment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
Rhymes for To-Day.
The So,nnocidc.

The Solnnocide.
tl0edlcnted to tile late Mr. Macbeth,
who murdered sloep.)
~ NfoW bless the man who first In
~ vented slcep"
-. Sang once upon a day old
Sanclio Tanza:
Whlch thought, mo friends, lis striking
tay.. ns 'tis~dccp &
10 All who're blessed with this boz
nign bonanza
Sporadic pangs OF wakefulness each
Knows;
lsut nh, 2twould take from some deft-
!, handed Romncy n
rare painting to portray tho frlghtful
woes
Or those who suffer- greatly from In
sonnia.
me ~ theme is worn; thousand poets,
Have piped sweet lullnbies we
!, couldn't number,
10 ver lily what placid Sancho said:
God bless the man who first Invented
slumber!' IA
And so--no more of Morpheus's kindly
arms
Dismiss ON with the sweet, fore-
iliJASSsAiie,
And now W what oath 70 r yonder
clocks alarms
That murder sleep and gond us up to
dressing!
Q timepiccc of depraved, dcmoniao
screams!
Rude clock OF vocal chords too too
terrific!
What care you for tired party,a
dreams?
What reck you of his pleasures
soporilc?
Not. not cent! You're callous as a
sheep!
Now take the biting thought I've
long been nursing:
II lessings go to who invented sleep.
Who thought up you has earned
mans dreadest curslng.
H. s. III.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

1t would appear that the administers
ton owes either a singing rebuke to
ex-Engineer Stevens or an humble apollo
gy to ex-Engineer, Wallace. They are
in the identical bateau.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

According to the Washington Herald,
a Philadelphia man has just donated So
to the conscience fund in that city. 1t
will cost him s32,999,997 more to see Mr..
Rockefeller.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

The movement now on foot to raise
Secretary Locb's salary from SIS, 900 to
$500 should easily succeed, William
seems to do most OF the work that is
done in Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

II G. Washington were alive to-day,
what chance would he have for working
up a reputation for veracity with Mr..
Roosevelt and Senator Bailey continually
laying for him?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Engineer Stevens Is to accept a new
position with Il superior honorarium at
tached. and Secretary Shaw is to be-
come head of a gigantic trust company.
Undoubtedly, place with the govern
ment helps some.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Says Gen. del Castillo: 81 feel contempt
every time l see an American" Ameri-
cans who meet the General hereafter are
requested not to show it so plainly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

District Attorney Jerome announces
that he is done with Mrs. Thaw, thus
demonstrating his marked advantage
over the rest OF us.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Secretary Shaw is not seeking tho
Presidency. but intimates that the office
may safely approach him without a suit
Of armor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Inventor Edison says that he doesn't
know anything We could tell him a
few on the general subject OF, graphic
phones.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Miss Mae Woods anxiety to hold o,
to Hon. /. c. Plat must strike tn,
United States Senate as Incredibly co
centric.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

signor Caruso's demand for an Gle.
waited wage may indicate that he wants
to maintain a little sinlian house of his
own,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

The more the country becomes ac-
ouainted with far Eastern conditions
the more 1t Is convinced that somebody
has stuck us for a Filipino.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

The steamship line which had the ex-
elusive contract for hauling ex-employes
from the Panama Canal could retire in
about year and half.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

The Interstate Commerce Commission
appears to DO handing Mr.. Hartman a
jolt on his map.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

The new Shah of Persia has 799 fewer
wives than his predecessor, and seems
quite willing TO let 1t go at that,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

HOW TO Gil 1MEs-D1sPATcH.
\ Persons wishing to communicate with Tho
Times Dispatch by telephone Will ask con-
trial for "4oi1." and on being answered from
the Office switchboard. will indicate tho dc.
ypartment or person with whom they wish to
speak.
When calling between A. NJ, and a. M.
icall to central Office direct for 4oI, COM
posing room; 1912. business Office; 4ots. for
mailing and press rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

MI, smoot fought to stay in the Senate
win an energy worthy OF man who
was struggling to get olt OF 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
Not LoxeIorn.

"Johnny. do YOU love your teacher7"
why. I'm astonlshed.' II
Jaw, what's the USE? She's turned don
six boys."-LouisvIlle Courier Journal. M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

The trouble Is that this Is tho only
Kind OF dig the canal ever gets,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Tlaw trials, It seems, arc not con-
hnod particularly to any one State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
COMMENT OF VIRGINIA EDITORS
Gov swanson's position Endorsed.

f
Six of the eleven Southern Governors have
declined to appoint commissioners to a con-
ference on tho race question These are
Governors Glenn. of North Carolina: AZ sci
Conner, OF Albania. and Campbel,. of Texas,
besides Governor Swanson, of Virginia. the
nrst to respond. Governor Blanchard. OF
Louisiana. was absent from tho State. and
the Governor Of Arkansas had not been ask
ed The defeat OF the proposition Is
cured, because If all five Of the other exccu-
lives were to appoint commissioners the
conference would represent minority of
the states. The Governors OF Georgia, Mis-
Governor swanson's letter has been widely
complimented for Its sagacity and felicity
of expresston-Danville Register
Prot. A. M. souIe and the ". p. I.
The expressions OF correspondent under
the nom de plume of "a Friend OF Science"
IN ne Public Opinion column Of the Times
f,rof SUNDAY; ansns the possible change OF
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, deserves the
serious consideration of every farmer In the
eral OCCASIONS said before. that the State
OF Virginia cannot afford to let Professor
Soule leaNe.--Roanoka Times.
Poor Sort OF VIndlcatIon.,
The action of tho Texas State Senate in
dlscharsing the Bailey Investigation COM
mittee from further consideration or that
+ 10 maa ease ana ,s raIplra eiotrs
that smachs of the astonishing. Indeed
one ineines to the belief that mistaken
idea has been conveyed by tho Austin dis
patches upon this point-ot such extraordI
nary and unsua import Is their announce
ment--Lynchburg News,
Newport News Coal Trade.
statement Just Issued by the United
states Treasury Department OF the bunker
eoni supplied to steamers during the years
isos, 1905 and 1906 at the ports on tho At
iantlc and Pacific shows that Newport News
ieaus gu coal shipping cities IN the percent
nEe or Increase during the past Two years,
THIS business has grown since 1900 about
10 per cent While Norfolk's bunker bust +.
ness Is still trifle larger than that or
Newport News, according toy no sta tsment,
u would seem as II tho activity at this port
has resulted In most Of the new business
coming hero with very small increase
recorded across the Roads In consequence
Newport News Press,
The Old Is Good Enough.
Those OF rs who have watched the efforts
y, 'hu'Yiduals TO use political parties 70 Az
vance thGir own selfish interests VIII asree
neafllly win Mr.. Cleyelands advice TO test
Wy party faih ON proper occasion ana SEQ
whether the party IL faithful to the creed
or whether II is dr1Rtln6 away.
moreover We imagine most people Viii
asree with tho eN-President IN the belief
.nat mo plan OF government establ lhed BY
Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

kouropatklns pen, anyway seems
misht!cr than his sword
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

1t develops that everybody shot up
Brownsville but the Afro-Amcrlcans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Whom on the Isrflrnus. kick the Pan
anna Canal. 1t has no friends,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

BY Times-Dispatch Carried Delivery Scr
vice in Richmond tand suburbs). Manches'
ter. and Petersburg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
MERELY JOKING.
Willie.

Willie.
Little Willie Lautenslaper
p!ayed with gfmlet and with auger;
Wll!ie's grandpa promptly hoored him,
Saying playful Willie bored him.
-Chcngo Post
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
Not the Same.

Does your husband smoker"
NO. but he fumes awfully some tin,es"-
Detroit Free Press
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
Defined.

Has that novel plot?"
No., answered the man with an unloycly
disposition. 1T is merely another device
to get money from careless public. Il
isn't a plot. It's conspiracy."--Wa shing-
ton Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Dead passengers tell no tales.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
The Gain1uI Occupation.

Our contention" said the lawyer for the
literary person, is that our clients hand
was SO injured by the accident that for Six
months he has been unable to write ,,
And our contention" proclaimed the de-
Tense, Us that this very disability has saved
the plaintiff so much money In postage that
he really Is In our debt
Then the case went to trial.-Phnsdelphia
Ledger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
The Rich Uncle.

"Od Uncle Roxley is SO poorly abe said
u supposeagmost any day now wen be
called to attend his funeral
%! stop, her brother rernon strated.
you're forever thinking OF your own pleas
ure and all that sort OF thing --phiIadelphia
Press. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Hon, I. p. stearnes, former member
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Hon. Alex. Hamilton, OF Petersburg,
was u caller at the Capitol yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

Mrs. Frank Anthony Wake, of Nor
folk, is registered ut the Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28

State Senator B. w. Lynn, OF Loudoun,
is in the city
The Holly chieftain., 1907-12-13
AT Random Wrote
Nineteen Years Hence.

1t is now over nineteen years
since +. S. Mckee, then one of
our young men, started the erec-
ton of an artificial ice plant. In
those days the country was SO
prosperous that all the factories
were several months in arrears on
filling their orders for machiney
and other things needed and Mr..
Mckee had to await his equip
ment for more than a year before
he could get the plant in opera
ton. In the meantime ice went
up in value, as it had to be ship
ped in from the mountains that
were perpetually covered with
snow and ice. until one day
travelling man in walking up the
street observed small piece of
ice on the curbstone. just left by
Jim Helwick, then Holly's ice
dealer, and remarked to his COM
panion, What big hailstonew Y
The owner of the "hailstone,".
Will Wright, then an ice cream
merchant, rather rathily remark
ed, That's my dollars worth of
ice. you fool"
Mr.. Mckee is now old and
gray. but has been very sue
cessful business man and his ice
business has grown until he now
produces and sells over one hun
dred tons per day, to cool the
parched throats of those who live
on the prairies which were once
desert. but now the homes of
thousands of enterprising farm
ers who have passed the automo-
bile stage and will have nothing
but airships for convenience in
visiting their numerous neigh
bors and coming to town.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-12-13
New Industry.

The Lakin Investigator says
that beavers are building a dam
across the Amazon canal in Kear-
ny county, and that they have al
ready. cut down several cotton
wood trees. Beavers used to be
quite numerous along the Ar
kansas river in eastern Colorado,
and perhaps these beavers came
from there. Kearny county will
no doubt soon be adding another
line to her varied industries, says
Garden City Herald.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-12-13
Get Cantaloup Contract.

Lyon & Coggins company re-
ceived the contract from the
Holly Cantaloup Growers asso-
citation for the coming years
crop Of that fruit. This concern
seems to be better equipped to
handle the crop. mainly due to
Mr.. Lvon's cooling process, than
any other commission merchant,
therefore the farmer gets better
returns in the long run. even tho
others offer a larger advance.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-12-13
Establishes a Branch.

F. w. Montgomery has man
by the name of Mitchell now at
work putting the Lancaster ele-
vator in shape for business and
will soon handle hay, grain and
corn there. as we'll as at his Hol-
ly establishment.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-12-13
A Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank all of those
in Holly and vicinity for their
kindness shown during the sick
ness of Mr.. Surprise. We can
not express one-half the thank
fulness we feel.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Surprise.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-12-13
Inland Waterways.
Fuel Lands.

"In my judgment the govern
ment should have the right to
keep the fee of the coal, oil and
gas fields in its possession and to
lease the rights to develop them
under proper regulations"
The Holly chieftain., 1907-12-13

The following brief and salient
recommendations of the presi-
dents message give one pretty
fair conception of the document:
Financial Situation.
''In no nation are the funda-
mental business conditions sound
er than in ours at this very mo-
ment, and it is very foolish, when
such is the case, for people to
hoard money instead of keeping
it in sound banks"
Currency Reform.
81 again urge upon congress the
need of immediate attention to
this matter. We need a greater
elasticity in our currency. Pro-
vision should be made for an
emergency currency. Such emer-
gency issue must be based on ad-
equate securities approved by the
government and must be issued
under heavy tax"
Punishment of Financial Pirates.
at is not possible to refrain
from striving to put an end to the
misdeeds (of the successfully dis
honest men) and, as a means to
this end, where possible, to pun
ish those responsible for them.
TLaro ,,,,,, ha l,o,oc+ I:Horoocoe
of opinion as to many govern
mental policies, but surely there
can be no such differences as to
the need of unhinching persever-
ance in the war against success
full dishonesty"
The Tariff.
This country is definitely
committed to the protective sys-
tenn, and any effort to uproot
could not but cause widespread
industrial disaster"
Capital and Labor.
"Swindling in stocks, corrupt
ing legislatures, making fortunes
by the imitation of securities, by
wrecking railroads-these forms
of wrongdoing in the capitalist
are are far more infamous than
any ordinary form of embezzle-
ment of forgery. The business
man who condones such conduct
stands on level with the labor