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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Fined Heavily for Assault
Arthur Washington. colored, ap.
gpeared In the Police Court yesterday
morning charged with assault on w al
ter johnson. ae was fined $25 and
put under 500 security for sixty
days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Balance OIL -.GEpl over SILK
Ing fund ..--... ..... ss.1s4.lls %
The city owns its gas works. water
works. sewer system, numerous parks,
school houses and public buildings Of
all kinds. and the aggregate value Of
all these. on very conservative esti-
mate. Is sl2,ose.a41.24. sum which
exceeds its net bonded debt by s5.2s5,-
1873 In fact. there can he but little
doubt that the gas works. water works
and sewers of the city would OF them
selves sell for enough to pay off every
dollar OF debt which the city owes over
and above its sinking fund. without
touching any other of the assets OF the
corporation,
The assessed value of real property
is not over IS per cent. of the market
value, and the city lax rate is only
si.4o on the hundred dollars of as
sessed value. The State rate Is 35
cents on the hundred for all purposes.
making a total tax rate of ga per
cent
In addition to her many attractions,
ton possessed by few cities in the
country. Situated at the last falls OF
the James. al the head of navigation,
she has the double advantage OF water
power and deep water transportation.
The water power has been for the mos
part developed and converted into cleo
tricity for the benefit OF manufacturing
enterprises, and the river below insures
Richmond the lowest freight rates.
Richmond has two competing rail-
roads from the coal fields. which give
her plentiful supply of fuel at mini.
mum cost and besides there are exten.
sive coal mines within a few miles q,
the city limits In addition to her cas-
and west lines, there are three mort,
and south trunk lines, and regular
lines OF steamships down the James
Richmond has an electric railway sys
tenn surpassed by no city Of her class
with suburban lines running 1ftee,
miles north to Ashland and twentv-od
miles south to Petersburg. Beside
neighboring coal mines. there are IN
exhaustible beds of the best butldin
granite at her very doors, and she
surrounded by rich farming dlstric
which bountifully supplies her table.
With these advantages, ii is naed.e,
to add that Richmond Is one Of !,
largest and most important industria
commercial and financial centres in II
South, and her credit is AL !
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Given n free press. we mny defy
omen or insidious enemies of liberty.
1t instructs the public mind and
nnimatcs the spirit OF patriotism.
Its loud voice supprcsscs every
thing which would raise itself
against the public liberty, and it's
blasting rebukc causes incipicnt
despotism to perish in the bud
Daniel Webster.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

And further. now that 1t is the fash
ion to be thin. the Samhouston Posts
daily defense of Texas may attain a
certain vogue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

You will recognize the millennium
by the fact that Standard OIL has paid
the fine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

II the cost OF living rises much more,
it is bound to hit somebody on the
back of the head
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

The Jesse Grant boomette has been
CONTINUOUSLY silent OF late. Many suspect
that .Icsses supporter has deserted and
rallied to the stuyve Chanler banner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

virginians at tho Richmond last
night were L. w. Stonel. Roanoke;
w f. Munger, Abingdon; Miss Louise
Tate. Chatham.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Texas, indeed. put out the footliEhts
on tho Standard all-star performers.
hut 1t seems that, after all, 1t was
only for dark change of scene.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
No. 1908.
No. 1908.
----
Character
ny RALPH WALDO EMERSON.

ny RALPH WALDO EMERSON.
{, $50 s-------@-~ e' s334E
The sun set, but set not his hope:
Stars rose; hia faith was earlier IN;
Fixed onSthe enormous galaxy
Deeper and older seemed his nye;d
And matched his Gnferance sublime
The taciturnity OF time. III
He spoke, and words more soft than rein
Brought the Age OF Gold again
His action WOE such reverence sweet
Az hid all measure OF the feat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
Arrest Alleged Deserter.

Arrest Alleged Deserter.
c. T.. Harris, alias G. Brown, was
In the Police Court sterday morning
charged with desertion from the United
States navy. He was arrested by De-
tective Sergeant Wren.ssT case was
continued to the 28th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

~ is regarded here in Virginia as
almost certain that Mr.. Roosevelt,
when he becomes an editor, Will re-
tain JakeS Riis MS his circulation man
nSer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
How TO CALL r1MEs-D1spArcn.

Persons wishing to communicate with The
Times Dispatch by telephone WILL ask CEN
trail for .'4oii.'' ard on being answered from
the office switchboard. will indicate tho de-
par,ment or person with whom they wish
to speak
when calling between A. NJ. and .
A, NJ. call to central office direct for 4o41.
composing room. 4o42, business Office; 1913.
for mailing and press-rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW

Whatever
refrehmnt Charles Eliot
Norton 9s4N5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Making grand total OF. s1l4,iiI,Ss2
which is an average per capita of
wealthiest cities in America.
The bonded debt of the city
on July /. 1907 was. sS1I3s37 SIS
Less sinking fund. i.3S9,saI a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Total values for taxation. St02, 5oT GOO
In addition there is OF real
and personal property eN
empt from taxation.... 5 il,s4e,ss2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
MERELY JOKING.
Cl,ar,table,

Charitable.
/ Two 4country.wonen were at the circus for
the first time. They came to the hppopo-
Fixed in silent wonder Then the mother
turned to her daughter and said MY! Ain;
| -he--plain ?"-san Francisco Argonaut
Not Incredible.
4 First Boatman to Second Ditto: LES got
more brain in Is cad than you and mo as
Igot In the rest OF our bodies"-Tatier.
what Did lie Especte
/ II want plain cook
Well. you'll ind plenty at this intelli-
| Baltimore American.
Unprogrcssiye.
Travelling in the north OF Scotland, far
| away from anywhere. the tourist exclaimed
| to one of the natives: why, what do you
do when any OF you are III? You can never
| get doctor
Nae, SIR" replied Sandy. We've jus,
to dee natural death!"--American Food
Journal
Probably Not.
| Lives there a man with soul SO dead
| Who never to himself hath said:
With half his chance. l. too. would be
| AS rich a man old John D."
| New York Press.
Avoiding Temptation.
Mrs. Goodheart; $50 you won't chop the
wood?''
The Hobo: no lady; I'm kieptomaniac
/ I'm afraid might steal some of THAR.
pers Weekly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
Prohibition and Bnslness.

Opportunity isn't the only knocker
we know of, at that.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER q, 1907.
Going Out of Town?

Subscribers who leave the city tenn
rorarily should have The Times Dispatch
mailed them Addresses will be changed
as often as requested.
You can keep fully informed about
Richmond affairs only through The
Times Dispatch.
Before leaving mall or phone your
| address TO ills office. Phone 4oil, Siy
| Circulation Department.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
Gl,p Uimey sssIzle Dispairb
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Business oricc ........si9 ID Main street.
washington Bureau. .s26-7 Munsey Bnild'ns.
Manchester Bureau .......lto2 Hull Street.
petorsburs Bureau .....to n. Sycamore st
I,ynchturr Bureau .......... st5 Eighth st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

BY MAIL one SIX Three one
POSTAGE PAID. Year Mos. Mos. Mo.
Daily with Sunday. 5000 $500 si.5o .ss
Daily without Sunday 400 200 LOO .ss
sunday edition only. zoo LOO so rs
Weekly wednesday,, LOO 80 .2s -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

The former Isle Of Wight legislator
II warm in his praise OF the jamestown
Exposition. and declares 1t great
SUCCESS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
Probably Not.
/ Heard and Seen
in ublic Places

prominent Democratic leader of
Pittsylvania county was at Murphy's
last night, and was asked concerning
the political situation in his legislative
district, which is composed of the
county and Danville city, and he de-
clared that the Democrats were in
at the November election The hide
pendents and their friends seem to
have been doing good deal of talk
Ing about winning" he declared, but
against the Democrats. or any chance
to win, they, have disarmed3 themselves
by their own deliberate acts.
The public will recall that they as
the Democrats held convention in
stead of primary to nominate their
candidates for the House and Senate.
The convention held by the Democrats
represented by accredited delegates
from every subdivision of Danville and
Pittsylvania county.
Although the Independents kicked
on the convention being held by the
Democrats, they held one to name their
candidates, which was not at all repre-
sentative of the various interests ana
sections of the county and city. In
deco, there was no attempt to have a
representative body so far as 1 can
| learn, and delegates were not sent
from the several precincts or districts
| and woods. as the case may have been.
There were twenty-eight men in
the body, six of whom were candi-
dates date and the latter ran things to
In this view of the situation the
Democrats OF the district arc not
alarmed. and are of opinion that the
Independents have estopped themselves
| by their own acts from urging the
only criticism they have ever offered
against the regular Democratic organi-
zation. There Is no reasonable doubt
that the regular Democratic ticket
| will win in the county and city by
good majorities.'
Prominent Democrats In the city YES.
| terday were Hon. Eugene Withers, OF
| Danville: Hon. Manly II. Barnes. OF
New Kent and Hon Ben T. Gunter
OF Accomac.
/ "A pleasant party of Pittsylvanian.
stopped over and spent half day IT
the city. yesterday. They were re.
turning from trip to the jamestown
1 Exposition.
/ The party was composed OF DR.. G
! O. Emerson and Messrs. G. J. Blail
| and William j. Fulton and Misses
/ Mamie Coster, Fannie Blair. Olive
/ Fulton, Lou Fulton, Laura Fulton anf
/ Marguerite Williams. They left on
might train for their homes.
Hon. and Mrs. Thomas N. Jones,
i Isle OF Wight, arc at. Murphy's OF
i their way home from Carys brook II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Entered January 81, 1908. at Richmond.
Va, as second class matter. under act OF
Congress OF March 3, 1879
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
What Did lie r,pect?

II want a plain cook"
"a Well you'll find plenty at this intelli-
gtnce office. This amt no beauty show
Baltimore American.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
RICHMOND CITY BONDS.

The city Of Richmond is offering for
sale limited issue of her per cent.
bonds. and safer investment canno:
be found on the market.
By the census of June. 1907, Rich
moRd has population within the cor
norate limits of 112A67
The assessed values for 1907 are:
Real estate ..........-- $ 60,IT.65e
Personal property. 4l,72s,344
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Hon. and Mrs. Thomas N. Jones, OF
Isle OF Wight. are at Murphy's on
their way home from Carysbrool., in
Fluvanna county. where they have been
spending week with brother oil
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

at s o'clock at tho First Baptist
Church.
Dir. j. Wilbur Chapman declares that
Mr.. Smith is tho greatest speaker to
men In the world.
All men In Richmond are cordially
invited to attend the meetings and
hear the message which Mr.. Smith
brings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Prominent Democrats In the city yes
terday were Hon. Eugene Withers, OF
Danville; Hon. Manly II. Barnes. OF
New Kent, and Hon. Ben T. Gunter,
OF Accomac.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Not Incredible.
First Boatman to Second Ditto: LES got
more brain in rs cad than you and mo as
got In the rest OF our bodcs"-Tatler.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

BY Times Dispatch Carrier Delivery Ser
vice in Richmond tand suburbs). Manehes-
ter and Petersburg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

rhs day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

balance of debt over sink
ing fund -. -. ss.7s4.lls o5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

A pleasant party OF Pittsylvanians
stopped over and spent half day in
the city yesterday. They were re-
turning from trip to the jamestown
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

I. The party was composed OF DR.. G.
O. Emerson and Messrs. c. J. Blair
and William j. Fulton and Misses
Fulton, Lou Fulton, Laura Fulton and
Marguerite Williams. They left on a
night train for their homes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Miss sara Rutherford has returned
from Culpeper county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

My talk with Godensky at! the stage
door, my pause to pick him UP, and
my second pause to set linn down, had
all taken time. of which = had had
little enough at the starting, II I We're
to meet Ivor Dundas when no arrived,
lit was two or three minutes after md-
night. or sonny watch said, when we
walled garden in the quiet rue d'Hol-
lande. NJ
"A little while ago 4 had been ready
Ito seize upon almoat b any expadient
for keeping Raoui away ssrorn my house
ysa-nlght. but now, after vi hat n had
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

One Week. one Year
Daily with Sunday ....1i cents $3.50
Daily withou, Sunday. 10 cents $50
sunday only cents ESQ
yearly subscriptions payable in advanceo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

Nothing could have been more polite
than the words Of his way of speaking
hat in his hand But to me they meant
a threat, and a threat they We're in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
unprogrcssiye.

Travelling in the north OF Scotland, far
away from anywhere. the tourist exclaimed
to one of the natives: why, what do YOU
do when any Of YOU are i'll? You can never
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21
Will stick ny itsowner through every

VIII STICK Ny ttsgowher through every
thing.
II is regarded here in Virginia a.
almost certain that Mr. Roosevelt
when he becomes an editor, Will re.
tain Jakey Riis as his circulation man.
nEcr.
The Jesse Grant boomette has beef
CONTINUOUSLY silent OF late. Many suspec
that Jcsse's supporter has deserted an,
rallied to the stuyve Chanler banner.
---------------~-
Texas, indeed. put out the footlight.
hut 1t seems that, after ALI 1t was
only for n dark change of scene.
--.
William Loeb Jr, is responsible fol
moro things that lie couldn't possibly
have done than any man Of his age
and weight in the world.
The Washington Herald's headline
South Is For Taft," is little mis-
leading, rs he popular secretary may
some day discover. aA
However. the fact that he can poll
more Southern Votes than Speaker Jo-
cannon must not make Mr.. Taft toe
excessively chesty.
~ 2
And further. now that 1t is the fash.
ion to be thin. the Samhouston Post.
daily defense of Texas may attain a
certain vogue.
The Lusi,ania runs at a cost OF
$4,000 a day. If 1t cost Mr.. Bryan
anything like that he would have been
bankrupt long ago.
Judge Parker appears to have earned
the right to have his resignation from
the Ananias Society accepted.
japan faces the onrush OF the Ham
Lewis and Bob Taylor reinforcements
with calm, intrepid front.
Gorky, having married his present
affinity. will now be put to the bother
of looking for new one.
If the cost OF living rises much more
1t is bound to hit somebody on the
back of the head.
You will recognize the millennium
by the fact that Standard OIL has paid
the fine.
Opportunity isn't the only knocker
we know of, at that.
Prohibition and Business
7, -:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-21

I flung myself on the sofa, but |
could not rest. In moment was up
again, moving about, looking at the
( clock, comparing it with my watch
wondering what could have happe..ed
Is make Ivor4 fail in keeping his
promise to be prompt at the hour OF
twelve. eS 8sg
The Grenada sentinel., 1907-01-26
FIVE CREVASSES APPEAR.
Oyster Beds Near the Gulf Will Be
Ruined by Fresh Water.

New Orleans, La.-Seventy-five miles
below New Orleans today five crevasses
appeared in the Mississippi levees, the
breaks ranging from 20 to 100 feet in
width. The country threatened is set
tied by fishermen and Oystermen, ac-
custumed to frequent OverflOws and
prepared at all times to save both them
selves and their families with little
hardship. Many miles of oyster beds
will be ruined for the season by the
fresh water.
The breaking of the levees near the
rivers mouth was expected, because
last September's hurricane brought in
flood water from the gulf which washed
out the embankments so badly as to
make permanent repairs impossible at
this time. Nevertheless attempts are
being made to close the crevasses, for
there is always danger that in breaking
from its banks the river may cut new
channel to the gulf.
The State board of engineers having
in charge the levee system announced
the rivers stage at 16.9 feet today,
which is nearly four feet under the
high water of 1908. The engineers say
there is no possibility of levee troubles
here.
The Grenada sentinel., 1907-01-26
SWettenham Is Thankful.

London, Jan. 22-In reply to tele.
gram from the British charge d'affairs
at Washington, reporting that the
state department had inquired wheth-
er Great Britain had desired or was
willing to accept further assistance
for the Kingston earthquake sufferers,
the foreign office replied
THE offer of the American gov
ernment to give further aid is CRATE
fully appreciated by his majesty's gov
ern1nent. The governor of Jamaica
has not yet reported his requirements
fully; but now that the first few days
are over, it appears likely that there
will be no justification for further
calling on the generosity of the Unit
ed States. In the meantime his maj
esty's government has been requested
by Rear Admiral Swettenham to con-
vey to the government of the United
States cordial thanks for the prompt
and powerful assistance which the
United States navy, under Rear Ad-
rliral Davis rendered to, the inhabit-
ants of Kingston in their sufferings."
The Grenada sentinel., 1907-01-26
HANDS ACROSS EXTENDED
Over Canadian Boundary-Secretary
Root Banqueted

Ottawa, Ont.-The Russell House
diningroom was filled and many were
unable to obtain seats at luncheon
given by the Canadian Club to Secre-
tary of State Root this afternoon.
Mr.. Root delivered an address in
which he dwelt chiefly upon the good
relations existing between Canada and
the United States for the past ninety
years. In conclusion he asked those
present to join with him in sentiment
''to the Canadian settlers in New Eng
land and the American settlers in the
Canadian West; may they with loyal
memory do honor to the lands of their
birth; may they ever with loyal citi-
zenship do Gods service to the coun-
tries of their adoption"
Sir Wilfred Laurier, on proposing
vote of thanks to Secretary Root, said
that when he wanted restorative for
i'll health he went to the United States,
and when Secretary Root wanted re-
stOrative he visited Canada. So that if
the two countries could not have re-
ciprocity in trade, they had it in in
valids. The premier in conclusion paid
a high compliment to Secretary Root.
The Grenada sentinel., 1907-01-26
AN INSULT TO U. S.
JAMAICA GOVERNOR REQUESTS
AMERICANS TO LEAVE.
WERE AIDING IN RELIEF
Rear Admiral Davis Departs From
Kingston With Three Warships
When Aid Is Most Needed.

Kingston, jamaica, Ian Elm
compliance with the request which i'm
piled the command of Sir James
Alexander Swettenham, Captain-Gen-
eral and Govern 0r-in-Chief of the
British West Indian Island of jamaica
the American landing parties were
Withdrawn from Kingston Sunday, and
Rear-Admiral o. H. Davis, with his
relief fleet, consisting OF the battle
ships Indiana and Missouri and the
gunIOat Yankton have sailed away.
Gov. Swettenham had refused the
tents and offers of assistance made by
the Americans, and practically told
them that their kind offices were not
wanted.
A correspondent saw the American
officers just before they left They
felt insulted and indignant because
Of the refusal of their assistance,
which they saw was highly neces-
sary to the relief of suffering The
field hospital which the Americans
established Tuesday and where scores
have been attended, has been removed
owing to the departure of the Ameri-
cans. Two other hospitals are still
overcrowded.
Much Indignation is manifest be-
cause of the unsympathetic attitude of
Gov Swettenham. Intensifying dissat-
isfaction is being expressed by all
classes over what is considered the I'M
wise refusal of American assistance
The situation was improving, but the
Governor strange action has made it
worse.
Admiral Davis was shocked and
Governor Sunday, informing him that
the Indiana, Missouri and Yankton
would sail in the afternoon. The admi-
raj said privately that immediate COM
pliance with Gov. Swettenham's re-
quest was the only course consistent
with the dignity of the United States
On the arrival Thursday the Ameri-
can vessel fired a salute in honor of
Gov. Swettenham. The Governor OBJ
jected to this On the ground that the
citizens might mistake the firing for
new earthquake. Later he declared
there was no necessity for American
aid, and that his Government was fully
able to preserve order, attend the
and succor the homeless.
Admiral Davis however, landed part
les of blue Jackets, who patrolled the
streets, cleared away debris, razed |
ruins, attended the wounded and |
earned the highest praise from citizens
and military officers for excellent |
work
The Grenada sentinel., 1907-01-26
TO DIG THE CANAL.
Successful Bidders Must Prove They
Are Competent.

Washington, Jan. 19.-Pres. Roose-
welt held an important and almost
sensational conference at the White
House regarding the contract for con-
structing the Panama canal. Chair.
man Shonts of the isthmian canal CON-
mission, Archibald Macarthur and T.
A. Gillespie. heads Oh the Macarthur
Gillespie Co., one of the bidders, and
their lawyers were present.
This conference was granted for the
purpose of giving Macarthur and Gil
lespie an opportunity to show why
they should be awarded the contract.
The bid of the Macarthur Gillespie Co.
is 1875 per cent of the actual cost of
the construction Of the canal, and that
of Oliver and Bangs 6.75 per cent.
These people questioned the ability
of Oliver and Bangs to carry out the
terms of the contract. 1t is charged
that Bangs was hand in glove with
Gaynor and Greene in the contracts
that resulted in the Capt. Carter scan
dals. for which Carter was sent to
prison and Gaynor and Greene are
now awaiting trial.