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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

After the first whit of chrnphor on
the airg comes the first cry of the
smltten full-hack.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
MERELY JOKING.

Martyrlon.
Maud. "She Is n woman who has suffered
a good deal for her belief"
Ethel: Dear me! what Is her beiief! -
Maud. ''she believes that she can wear
No. ! shoe on No. C feet."--Tit- Bits
The Retort Discourtsous.
II wouldn't marry you II you were the last
maj, on earth" slio declared.
.You bet you wouldn't" the mean man re-
piled ~ would be In n position then to
taks my pick"--chicago Record Herald.
Football.
There's little touch OF autumn
And the college boys are busy
Growing hair.
Louisville courierJonrnai.
a Pointer.
Just live within your income. for
There's always this about IT;
You'll have to live within 1t. or
Some day you'll live without ~.
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Footlight Vanity.
First chorus Girl: .Neiue amt feelin'
well. She's gotta sore throat"
Second Chorus Girl: "Ghee, the noiye OF
Ter putting on airs like primmer DOM
Kansas City Post.
Tiger:
Oyster University
Is my alma NAV,
Ever hear our college yell?
Raw raw. raw.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1907.

Faith enters through the soul that
does n noble deed, und in the COM
ing in OF that faith the higher deed
becomes possible to him. No man
can ever go forward to u higher
belief until he Is true to the faith
which He already holds.--Blshop
Brooks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
Copyright. 1907. by

W. s J n II aT,oI
services of t Ii 9
Sixth Con gress,
held December 26,
1888, in the old
German Lutheran
Churcl, on Fifth
Street, Philadel-
phia, We're made
notable by the
eloquent eulogy OF
General II enry
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

II, as the Boston parson 81 iere
will be no automobiles in heaven,Eit is
evidently cinch which way the chaut-
feurs are going.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

The jamestown Exposition, though
not primarily n military organization.
succeeds in turning out a lot of Al
social warriors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

Fall began at 1901 o'clock thi,
morning. OF course, you noticed it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

Single men must hang together--or
hang separately. Seventeen hundred
English maidens, with stern, resofute
faces, are heading this way. Down
with the bachelor taxi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
EvInENcE or nlMonTAIlrl

tselerted Tor The Tunes pispaichD
In NJ! Fathers house are many
nlAnslons; lf II were not so, would
ilaNe told you, Philin saith unto
Hun, Lord show us the Father, and it
suiiice,h us John xiv. 2, 81,
These verses are rarely. II ever, put
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

1t is said that the plans for ten
round benefit mill between Battling
Nelson and Mr.. Fish, proceeds to go to
Harahan, have hopelessy fallen
through.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
Living.

Maybe Nick Iongworth ordered those
cocktails. b
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
a Pointer.
FOotlipht Vanity.
Tiger
Oyster University
Is my alma NAV,
Ever hear our college yell?
Raw, raw, raw.
Some Difference.
-Pittsburc Post.

Some Difference.
Tho results OF grating illustrated to-
day by Mr.. Burbank's tree which produced
seyentysthree different varieties OF apples.
Also b. fourteen indictments OF men con-
n.e,ed with the building OF the Pennsylra-
mia Capto1.-New York Evening Post
Revenge.
She: II heard about the eiopement. Has
her mother forgiven them7"
He: II think not. L understand she has
gone to live with Observation-Disclosures Bits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
The Voice Of the People.

tior. " u!minus
Item I. TO our loved ones viii,
snowy crowns. boqueath the hanni.
ness Or old age, the love and gratit,ide
OF Their children until they fall nsleen.a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

Stung by bee Georgia donkey
buckjumped, threw its rider and pro-
ceeded to run very much amuck. How
ever, Mr.. Fairbanks, OF course. does
not come from Georgia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
Uhp dJimrs sIiytle Dlspatrb
pAlLy--,xEEKLY--suNpAY.

business Office 9ts H. Main Street.
Bureau. s25-T Munscy Building,
Manchester Bureau .......1ioa Hull Street
Petersburg Bureau $3.50 N sycamore st
Lytchburr Bureau as Eighth St
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

Cities have to be careful whom they
class themselves with. When 1t be-
came evident that the baseball PEN
nnnts were going TO towns like At
lanfA and Charleston, naturally Rich
mond decided that she wouldn't have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
Famous Words Of F amous Men.
copyr ~ the be News .
First War; First in Peace and First in the Hearts Of His
Countryrnen.'--GEN HENRY LEE, of Virginia.
9 Globe Newspaper COD
No. =.

Such members of both Houses of
the National Legislature as were in
Philadelphia were In attendance,
also the heads Of departments, the
officers of the army and navy. the
local dignitaries of Philadelphia,
and prominent citizens generally
We're all crowded into the audtto-
rum of the church,1>ond 1t was
doubtless the most distinguished as
semblage of American men and We
men that had ever been gathered in
commhmoratlon OF any event Ia the
country.
Tho personality of the orator was
likewise of much Interest. As
scion Of one of the Oldest fanatics
of Virginia. dasrins cavalry of
ficer OF the American army during
the entire War OF the Revolutions
and at that time a member OF Con-
gress from his native State, the Sc
lection OF General Lee to tell the
story OF his general and per-
sonal friend was an act OF eminent
fitness.
The orator Is now also famous
IS tho father Of General Lee of the
Confederacy.
1t was near the end or his ora
ton he uttered the words that have
become an American classic
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22
A Unique VIII.

The following will OF Charles Louns-
berry is bit OF prose poetry which
will he "a delight to all who enjoy
sentiment and phrase making.
MIR. Lounsberry was a Chicago law
ger. who lost his fortune and died in
an asylum. Although he left no pro-
perty. his viii was probated because
OF its unique nature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

We find that we were mistaken in
stating that the Houston Post Is about
to inaugurate All offer of 1000 Texas
pies with every bona-hde three months
subscription. The Posts offer is 1907
900 pies with every months Sub
scription.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

at this time of the year besi TO look
for "e1uinoctial storms" Storms are
apt to come when the seasons change,
but the equinox does not produce them,
as many intelligent persons Imagine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

BY MAIL ono Six Three One
POSTAGE PAID Year. Mos. Mos Mo.
Daily with Sunday. $500 ss.oo si5o SO
Daiiy without Sunday 800 zoo LOO 30
sunday edition only. 400 100 so 10
Weekly wednesday,. 100 80 40 -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

Tho Atlanta Georgian says that 1t
will make no further nominations for
the presidency The Georgian, having
already done the trick for practically
every favorlte son IN the Union mature
ally feels that 1t Is about time for
somebody else to lend hand with
the megaphone,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

\ Nearly 100000 persons have died
Of the sleeping sickness in Uganda"
says the louisville Courier-Journnl. II
Uganda is like Philadelphia In one
other important respect, we ASSUME
that the whole 100000 are still voting
the straight organization ticket.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

L0Ess his sr9 tlrond '''g1a,, and Days cast
for his railroad ticket. Law or M
law. the substantial newspapers or til,
country will never return to the fret
pass system. They couldn't afford IT.
s-- --=====-====.---.--=--=->.-- ---=J
at this time OF the year begin TO look
for "e1uinoctial storms" Storms are
apt to come when the seasons change
but the equinox does not produce them
as many Intelligent persons imagine.
.::------=------------------.-...--...---------=
Cities have to be careful whom they
class themselves with. When 1t be-
came evident that the baseball pen-
nnnts were going TO towns like At
lanfA and Charleston. naturally Rich
mond decided that she wouldn't have
one for farm.
We find that we were mistaken In
stating that the Houston Post is about
to inaugurate an offer of 1000 Texas
pies with every bona-fide three-months
subscription. The Posts offer is 1907
600 pies with every ne-month's sub
Nearly 100000 persons have died
OF the sleeping sickness in Uganda"
says the louisville Courier-Journnl. II
Uganda Is like Philadelphia In one
other important respect, we ASSUME
that the whole 100000 are still voting
the straight organization ticket.
~
Tho Atlanta Georgian says that 1T
will make no further nominations for
the presidency. The Georgian. having
already done the trick for practically
every favorite son IN the Union natur-
ally feels that 1t Is about time for
somebody else to lend hand with
the megaphone.
Stung by bee Georgia donkey
buckjumped, threw its rider and pro-
ceeded to run very much amuck. How
ever, Mr.. Fairbanks, OF course. does
not come from Georgia.
1t is said that the plans for ten
round benefit mill between Battling
Nelson and Mr.. Fish, proceeds to go to
Harahan, have hopelessly fallen
through
Single men must hang together--or
hang separately. Seventeen hundred
English maidens, with stern, resofute
faces. are heading this way. Down
with the bachelor taxi
Sepator Beveridge will shortly dis
embark himself on a New York dock
Ditto the new Mrs. Beverldge. WHO
knows but what the Senator, for the
first time in his ife will have moth
ing to say?
Mr.. Roosevelt is soon to go on a
which will doubtless afford him far
cleaner sport than the tame hogs of
commences.
Whiskey has advanced two cents a
gallon. but few men east of Kentucky
will need to go short the whole tup-
penny for a single evenings enter
tainment.
IF, as the Boston parson 81 iere
will be no automobiles in heaven. 1T is
evidently cinch which way the chaut-
feurs are going.
The jamestown Exposition. though
not primarily military organization
succeeds in turning out lot of al
social warriors.
1t costs $1,000 day to ruin the Lust
tania. and it is generally believed to
be worth 1t TO the company.
After the first whit of camphor on
the aiEg comes the first cry of the
smitten full-hack.
-
1t appears ;iiat the ambition of the
tariff question is TO keep as quiet as
a Cortelyou l.oomine.
In the case of Standard OIL IN Texas,
would you, reader, call it a nom de
plume or an alias2
Fall began at 1901 O'clock this
morning. OF course, you noticed it.
Maybe Nick I.ongworth ordered those
cocktails. b
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

for his reilrond ""pds." and pays cast,
for his railroad ticket. Law or no
law. tile substantial newspapers or the
country will never return to the free
pass system. riley couldn't afford 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

Lady McKenna, widow of Sir Joseph Nc
Kenna, left the bulk of her fortune of $780,,
COO to societies for the care OF horses and
dogs. For the maintenance OF "Rorey" and
"Ruffles." her two dogs. she left annuities
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

An effort is being made to encourage tho
diamond cutting industry ut Cape Town.
rho work has heretofore been done almost
exclusively at Amsterdam, but at present
great deal of this work is being donefn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-22

work Investigating on the site of GAIA. has
discovered the ruins of eight cities there,
dating back to q period OF 5000 years before
really did pull down the pillars OF the tenn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
HALLOWEEN THIEF
HUNTED BY POLICE
National Park Seminary Is
Robbed-Watch and 9th
er Valuables Stolen.

A sharp lookout IS being kept by the
Washington police today for a negro
who Tansacked the rooms OF the students
on the first floor of the main building
at the National Park Seminary, Forest
Glen, Nd. last night, and escaped after
holding Harry Bridges, a Waterman, at
the point Of a gun.
The exact value of the articles OBJ
tanned by the thief IS not known. J w
Roland. superintendent of the seminary
reported over the telephone to the De-
tective Bureau that one open face gold
wrist watch and a quantity of other
jewelry and money was missing.
The robbery was committed about $3.50
o'clock, while the students were enter
tanning a large number OF friends at a
Halloween party.
Both the Washington and Baltimore
police were furnished a good description
Of the negro. Mr.. Roland says the man
Fesembled a former employe.
April 9 a thief gained entrance to the
Institution and went through the rooms
IN a similar manner, while the students
were attending an entertainment. Jew
elry of considerable worth was stolen,
Two nights later the thief returned and
carried away a large quantity Of loot,
The robber was never apprehended and
none Of the jeWelry recovered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
SOLD OLD SUIT FOR 81,
$500 PIN WENT WITH IT

NEW YORK, Nov. benjamin c..
Silver. Of S15 West 10th street, sold a
suit Of cast-oGs To an OIL clio man for
81 and pacted himself on the back IN
satisfaction Of the fine bargain until he
suddenly recollected that in the lapel
of that coat was a $500 diamond pin
The OF clio man had left his card for
future trade. but Silver. IN his salts
faction had torn up the card and used
part Of 1t for a cigar lighter. He got
busy picking up the bits that had sur
yiyed the fame. All he could scrape
together was one slip on which was the
initial IS" and another on which was
the letter 81" the terminal letter OF
the OF ciO' mans name.
With these rs his only tangible clues
he went to the police Of the West 18th
street station with his sad story. The
police promised to do the best they
could TO ind the Old clothes man and
incidentally the diamond pin, but they
didn't hold out much hope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
JAPANESE ORDER
TONS OF RAILS
Specifications for Vast
Quantities to Be Made in
Chicago Being Prepared.

PIFrSBURG. Nov. while the rail-
roads and the steel rail manufacturers
are still. struggling with the problem re
gaFding the modification of the pattern
for the new rails for use On trunk lines,
Japan has come forward satisfied with
the existing design of rails and las
placed orders for 5000 tons for delivery
early next year.
In addition they are preparing specifi-
cations for $1,000 tons more, ali Of which
Will be rolled in Chicago and in Pitts
burg. The latest contracts secured by
the Carnegie Steel Company for rails In
cluded 12,900 tons OF the japanese order
The actual orders for rails now on Ia,
books Of the Carnegie Company are 81
small that the plants are slowing down
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
BANKER ENDS LIFE,
FUNDS MAY Be GONE

DIES MONIES. Iowa. Nov. Frank
Croker. cashier Of the First National
Savings Bank Of Charlton. committed
suicide, and was found in bed by his
daughter. He had taken morphine The
bank has been closed, and an investiga-
ton will be started.
Worry over losses sustained In alleged
use OF Modern WOodman funds is be-
Ieved 10 be the cause. Croker left a
note, saying:
7 can't bear this strain any longer"
Crocker was once grand treasurer Of
the Modern Woodmen Of America, and
held a national Office IN that order.
Before killing himself Cashier Croker
addressed a note to Bank Examiner
II. NJ Boswick. requesting the ex-
aminer to take immediate charge of
the bank.
The Bank of Russell, Iowa. a private
institution, also closed its doors. Croker
was president Of the Russell Bank
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
WESTON WALKING FAST,
BEATING RECORD TINE

DEDHAAI. Mass. Nov. If Edward
Payson Weston follows the schedule he
has laid down today for his Chicago
tramp, he viii spend the night at Wash
ington, r. l., which place he expects
to reach at 10:45.
The veteran pedestrian arose at day
light this morning refreshed by a good
sleep and was on the road shortly after
seven Weston is ahead of his record,
made forty years ago, and this fact
coupled with the excellent condition
his feet, gives him confidence of cover
ing the distance between Portland and
Chicago In less time than he did when
tWenty-nfne years Of age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
C. A. GETS GAY
ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT

While young Washington was HAVING
It's inning on the streets. the members OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
spent the evening in the large assembly
room Of the association building. cele-
brating Halloween
From to 10 o'clock merriment rar
high. The time was made more enjoy
able by several banjo selections by
Robert S. Russell, ana some impersona.
tons and whistling selections by Samue
II. Congdon.
The mission study class, OF the Y. NJ
{. A, VIII meet this evening at the
association building. The leader. ". II
II. Smith, viii deliver a lecture OF
China illustrated with some excellent
stereopticon views.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
UNION PACIFIC SALE
TO J. ?. MORGAN DENIED

NEW YORK, Nov. Prompt denials
have followed the report that E. H.
Hartman and William Rockefeller had
sold 10000 shares of Union Pacific and
virtual control of that property to J. P.
Morgan. Mr.. Hartman said;
The story is absurd and what is the
use Of dignifying It with denial? If
it was the other way round II might
be more worthy Of credence.
1t was asserted that Mr.. Morgan S
syndicate bought the property during a
crisis in the market when Hartman and
William 9. Rockefeller sold the stock
cheaply to get cash. It is declared that
the announcement OF the Union PaciiC
holding company was part OF the
ageement Of purchase.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01

acquainted with the provisions OF the
law which forbid me to go into crowd
ed place. I was endeavoring TO get out
of the crush when the detective grabbed
me. I didn't want appearances to be
against me- you see.
'In the words of the popular song,
your honor, I walked right in, turned
around and I walked right out again
1 didn't think the elevated train was as
crowded as it was, and therefore I
boarded it. But. I assure you, / was
doing my bst TO get out again when I
was arrested"
The court was duly impressed by the
novelty OF Shaw's Defense but was not
dissuaded thereby from imposing a fine
OF SO on the prisoner for disorderly con-
duct This trihing sum was Immediately
paid and Shaw was set at liberty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
HUNDRED COLLAPSE
HALLOWEEN NIGHT

NEWARK. N. J.. Nov. Livery am
bulance in the city was kept busy last
night caring for persons who were
caught in a great crush near Broad and
Market streets. caused by spectators Of
the monster Halloween parade. The
jam at the business center Of the city
was such that women tainted by the
score. and more than 100 patients were
taken 10 hospitals, treated in drug
stores, or sent nome
It was the most notable Halloween
celebration in the history Of the city,
AID IL was estimated that 200, 900 people
thrOnged the streets in the central part
o. the city, where the parade was held
under the general direction of commit
tees selected from the New York lodge
CT Elks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
LAWYER SUING PARSON,,
CHARGES BUNCO GAME

NEW YORK. Nov. Further testi-
mony was heard today n Justice Mea-
rau's court IN Brooklyn in the $1,000
suit by Francis L. Minton lawyer. OF
ls6 Washington Park. Brooklyn, IN
which he chargeg that the Rev. Walter
Buchanan, pastor Of the Fourth Avenue
Presbyterian C1urch. induced him to
buy Nevada mining stock worth fifty
cents a share at a dollar each.
The preacher missionary work
resulted in Mintsa taking 1900 shares,
and now ne wants TO recover the money.
he says he did not receive treasury
stock as he had been told he would.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
Fastening to Quit Crowd,
Shaw, of Pocket Picking
PrOcliVitieS, Strikes Law

couldn't find that any of EN- lost any
thing"
Magistrate Cornell. turning to the pris-
oner. who had been listening with an air
OF smiling confidence TO the detectives
story, now asked;
well, sir, the officer says he knows
you for a professional pickpocket, and
that he found you showing and jostling
in q suspicious manner in a crowd. Have
you anything to say to that?'
Was Trying to Get Out.
yes, your honor. I have" declared
the young man, promptly. You see,
judge, had been to the race, and being
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01

NEW YORK, Nov. If the eXigen-
cies of fate ever require Sam Shaw to
abandon his present calling he might
perhaps do worse than become a law
yer. Sam was in the Yorkville court
today ION a little matter" and Incl
dentalIy pat forward a defense in his
own behalf Of which any member Of
the Bar Association specializing in po-
lice court practice might Well be proud.
When Lieut.. George T Byrnes. OF
the Mulberry street detective bureau
caught a feeting glimpse OF the young
man disappearing into crowded ele-
waited train at the East ThiTty-fOurtn
street station he thought he recognized
an acquaintance.
The rush of race track followers,
homeward bound from Jamaica WIS
lust beginning to strike Manhattan. and
the sleuth, in the line of strict perform
ance OF his duty, pressed forward Tor a
closer look. What happened is best
told in the detectives own words 10
Magistrate Cornell.
Fat Man Wanted.
when 1 got into the car" declared
the plain clothes man, I found this
man, Shaw, alias Frank Joseph, push
ing and jostling men and women right
and left. He's a very slick guy, your
honor, and as I knew he was a pro-
fessional pickpocket I grabbed him as
soon as I could and placed him under
arrest"
Did you see him actually pick any
ones pocket2'' inquired the court
NO, your honor. He scarcely had
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
MRS. QUACEENBOS HERE,
WON'T DISCUSS WORK

Mrs. Mary Grace Quackenbos. VINO
was sent South by the Department OF
Justice on a special Investigating com
mission. and who Is now IN Washing
ton, today refused to be interviewed on
any phase Of her work, and said that
interviews accredited to her both in
Washington yesterday and in other
places at various times. were without
foundation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
tainted Forthwith.

Just as reached out and got my
man somebody yelled Thief aud the
fat man gave a big groan, threw up his
hands and fell in a faint But when
he came to he found his money safe
Several other men in the crowd nearly
had heart disease at first also. but I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
ezth Year OF Success IN washington.
TheBerIitz School Of LANGUAGES

Grand Prizes. Sc. Louis. 'Q4; LisEs. '0s.
1Tsaeh. 0srmass sgARish. etc. NesiYs ss2ehsrs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01

time to, but when I got him he was
close up against a big fat man from
Harlem who had just won Sl20 at the
race track and had his roll tucked away
ia his hip pocket.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-01
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