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The Washington herald., 1907-03-24

Mary her name vas. first
Too long. she thought. by far.
She shortened T. 10 suit her taste
By dropping cat the 7.
She married IN the course of time,
Aud many years went hf-
Her name vas shortened for keeps
By drop ing 0d the 3.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-24
ALEXANDER SOCIAL NOTES.

CONTINUED FROM FIFTH PAGE.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-24
A PrinceIy Adventure.

Born Of northern stock and forced 10
fight their own way to the frout-for Ber-
esford, though now a lord, was poor when
a boy-it is not surprising that the three
English-speaking representatives of th-
quartet have led active stirring lives. To
however. the career of the
Duke OF Abruzz enormously rich.
titled, 4 relative and favo1ite of the King
of Italy, is surprising
He has made three noteworthy achieve.
ments. all Of which were unmatched IN
The Washington herald., 1907-03-24
The Week Of Holiness
THE PERIOD OBSERVED IN EUROPE WITH
QUAINT AND PICTURESQUE CEREMONIES.

send their most. costly gems TO adorn the
image OF the Virgin. On the head Of the
statue circles the Queens crown, ard
around its neck. arms, and ankles ara
strings after strings Of priceless pearls.
chains OF enormous diamonds. collars of
saaeralds. sapphlres and rubies, which
fairly dazzle the eye. as it IS borne along
in the brilliant southern sunlight. in
front Of the palace OF the Cortez. a large
platform Is erected for the King. the two
Queens. and the members OF the court
IS the procession advances. all the occu-
pants on the platform fan TO their knees
and remain in that position uatil the last
Of the pageant has gone BY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
The aiinter.
ny SYDNEY GREY.

painter stood gazing with troubled thought
Upon the mimic scene his skill had wrought.
There where month ago, scarce so much.
The lifeess canvas waited for his touch, tfaS
saw a landscape, woven, It would seem,
From the bright fancy Of some poets dream.
Pleasant had been his daily task to choose
And blend In harmony these fairest hucs
To watch beneath his hand tho picture grow,
Yet. MS he pondercd now, 1t pleased him not
Something was surely wanting; somethlng-what?
The painter took his brush and deity threw
shade athwart the sunny view,
And So W that. the wealth Of color waned
a new and wondrous depth the picture gained
Another sober tint he softly piled,
Then cast upon the whole q look of pride;
With the redundant opulencc OF light
Vanished the shallowness that vexed his sight ~
The task was done. The painter unused awhile,
nd tn ought once moro replaced his smile.
Grave eyes seemed the finished work to scan,
But grarer revcre those eyes outran.
And SCARED to heaven. to God, whose master hand
The little lives men In wisdom planned
All! weywould have them different II We could
"A constant season of unbroken good;
No cloud no nor the gnawing pain
Which frets and wears we think In vain
But what such lives might be He only knows
VIII o the correcting shadow gently throws;
That shade, which never falls in aimess freak,
Gives breadth and vigor to what else were weak
And we should own. with every wish supplied.
a strength unknown because a strength untried.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Attorney t. L. Richardson, of Den
yer, one of w. u. Haywood's lawyers,
has withdrawn from the defense OF
other officials of the Western Fedora
ton Of Miners. according to an Asso-
ciated Press dispatch. He is quoted as
saying that he will not work with
Clarence barrow, the Chicago lawyer
associated with him in the case, any
longer. "The whole sum and substance
Of the matter is that l cannot endure
Darrow's methods, said Richardson
II do not sanction socialism at best,
not when it is coupled with the trying
OF a legal suit. especially when that
case is a murder case and means a
life
The Western Federation would do
| well to release Mr.. barrow. Haywood
was acquitted, not because of Darrow's
speech of anarchy, but in spite OF 1t.
iDarrows TRADES can Do the cause OF
organized labor nothing but harm. The
Western Federation cannot afford &c
tar itself with Darrow's stick.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
Rhymes for I o-Day
MIDSUMMER MADNESS.


n POlsK1s1e climbed an applc-trec
~ And ate three hives Of honey-bee
Through some absurd mistake
Whereon. turned dotty by the meal,
lie suicidcd with a squeal-
s tThis is no nature fake)
Three ladies at 1lokomo, Ind,
We're gathered upward by wind,
AS they were on a walk
AND waited northward ninety nile,
But all IN 50 genteel a style,
IT did not mar their talk
y plumber, born in County Glare,
discovered how to live on air
a dinner at n breath
III ed worked the method out alone
And ere he'd time to make 1t known
Alas! he starved to death.
On, no! Of course. good ma'am or sir
These things did really not occur
Why should they. IL you please?
But It's the silly season. and
The papers feel obliged to hand
Us out such tales as these.
II. S. III.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
POINTS FROM rARAGRArMERs.

.a1a. 81
IT HERE are politicians oswith nerve
enough to aspire to. n niche in the
Hall Of Fame, who. II properly rer
warded, would occupy cells In the peniten-
tiary.-New York Herald.
&. Mr.. Rockefeller says true success lies in
doing good. Standard OIL victims have al
ways been done that way.--Sew York
World.
Belgium has banished absinthe.; but King
Leopold renans.--Cleveland Leader.
ss .3ts
Dr. Wileys statement that men sleep too
much confirms the5 observation OF many
pulpit orators on, thes SANG bject-Kansas
City Journal.
John d. Rockefeller says that "the only
way to, be perfectly happy is ito do good
to Others" The old man Is bound to get
everything the people have, even their. copy
book mottoes.--Ncw York American.
So
AT any rate, If you are poor you don't
get threatening letters demanding $4,000
New York Herald
An announcement that American theatrl-
cal managers have enga ged4t the deposed
Emperor of Korea for vaudeville tour IS
in order.-Louisville CourierTJourna i. !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
Will NEED ROOM
FOR TRAVELLERS
Library Board May Have to Get
Floor Of Some Warehouse
Soon.
,No'rtonalf

State Librarian Mc1lwaine said yes
terday afternoon that no final arrange
ments had been made as yet in the
matter OF securing successor TO MI.
f. S. Evans, the assistant Librarian.
Mr.. Evans leaves the library next
week, and though this is the dull
season. DR.. McIlwaine is hopeful Of
having new man In the Office quite
shortly. In fact, the librarian admitted
that the new assistant was all but
agreed upon, and that the matter
would probably be settled within the
next day or two.
+ librarian McIlwaine was Informed
yes terday by Colonel John w. Richard
son that the rooms In the basement OF
the state Capitol Building, now occu-
pied by the division Of travelling libra
ries, will have to be vacated before
the next meeting OF the Legislature
as they Will be needed for committee
purposes. Several other Capitol Offices
| including that occupied by Colonel
Richardson himself. will also have to
| be vacated carly In December, or
earlier should an extra session OF the
Legislature be called. DR.. Mc1lwaine
| Is uncertain what he Will do with the
department Of travelling libraries, as
there appears to be no place for then
| in the state Library Building. The
j department requires space for the
4 convenient storage OF five or six thou
sand books, and for ample packing ant
shipping rooms, since small Libraries
are constantly coming In and going
1 out. a floor In some warehouse con
1 yenient to the State Library may bf
secured by the board II II becomes cyl
dent that there is not sufficient room
In the State buildings
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Persons wishing to communicate with lhe
Times Dispatch by telephone VIII ask ceh-
trail FOR .4041" and on being answered. irot"
the office switchboard, Will indicate the ue-
partment or person with whom they WIS"
to speak
When calling between a. NJ. ana .
A. NJ cnll to central office direct Tor aVi W.
composing room; 4ol2, business office ava.
for mailing and press-rooms
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
Heard and Seen
in ublic Places

IT have just completed successful
business trip through North Carolina
said commercial tourist. who mad
rooms at the Lexing ton, last night
..and learned q great deal about the
railway fight that has just ended there.
with Governor Glenn in the front rank
as a conquering hero. There was poll
tics In the fight against the railways.
1t As mighty popular to fight railways
In North Carolina, and the man who
wins ,out. against them is hero for
the time being. Governor Glenn is the
United States Senate should come or
to morrow, he would have no trouble
In landing, but the election does rot
take place to-morrow. ana mere are
the job OF living down Governor
CLIENTS present boom. The opinion ex-
pressed to me by any number OF Know
| Ing ones is that the fight against the
railways Is going to make the next
senatorial fight in the Old North state
one OF the livelicst campaigns the peo-
pie have known there 1oT nny ye one
OF the issues of the contest with J"ds 90
Pritchard."
Mary D. Hamilton. two charming
young t, ladies OF Topeka. Kans,. under
1 the chaperonage OF MIS-. Charles p
IThomas, Of the same city. were at me
lJefferson last night. They had been
Ito the Jamestown Exposition, and on
4 their way home they took the wrong
train, and had to stay In this city
.IionEor than they had Intended.
/ 'SS"But,' said one OF the young ladies'
last evening, I'VE do not regret i, FOR or
VIC have seen Richmond and that IS
worth anybody's time The kansas
Itrio were so we'll pleased with inc
4 glimpse they obtained OF the city yes
4 ferday. they decided to remain over
4 until tonight SO as to see more.
4 Mr.. Allen X. Albert. of Woodstock,
land Mr., w. S. Hopkins oftLeXington.
were among the Virginians who mao
4 rooms at Murphy's last night.
Mr.. and Mrs, D. II. Bailey. Mr. an re
. price, of Bristol, were guests guest Of t nn
their way to. jamestown. and ), , G,
Ito spend at least week, thklls ~
1.-The sights of the great exposition.
Il. Mr.. u. G. Palmer of Emporia and n,
Mr.. Lucian II. Cooke. of Roanoke, hlu
7 rooms at the Jefferson last night.
Mr.. Alexander Hamilton, OF Peters
4 burg, general counsel Of the, Atlanio
Coast line. was n guest at the Men
mond yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

the Federal Court This OF course,
cannot remain as specimen of the
Jurisprudence Of the United States or
its constituent States. Some clearer
mode of procedure must be established,
and some better understanding of legal
rights must be had and we look for n
solution OF hissmatter In such a way
that the States and the railroads VIII,
to use the language Of the statesman
from Georgia, know where they are
att
It should not be forgotten that the
abandonment OF the old Articles of
Confederation, which preceded the Con-.
stituton of the United States, was
compelled primarily by troubles aris-
ing from Interstate com,percc. and 1t
seems that after 100 years interstate
ana interstate commerce is about to
be the occasion for Il new statement.
or a new understanding OF the old
statement. of the rights of the States
and the rights of those who are en-
gagged in that commerce. 1t is true
that In this particular case 1t is not
claimed that the technical question of
interstate commerce. is Involved, but
the rights which accrue to persons
under the Constitution of the United
States, which arose out Of Interstate
commerce matters, Is directly affected,
ana will have to be rcstated
1t Is hardly conceivable that a per-
son can lawfully be deprived OF his
legal right by coercion or menace. We
believe that every true lover of States
rights. those who believe in the doc
trine Of local self-government, who
lament the tendency to Federal CEN
tralization, will regard with deep con-
Germ the action of the States of North
Carolina and Alabama in their effort.
to enforce their State laws regardless
of rights which are guaranteed under
the Federal Constitution An abuse of
the true principles of States rights IS
most harmful to those rights, dispar-
ages them and brings them into disre-
pute.
The ccntralizationists will rejoice
over the confusion and conflicts which
this railroad controversy has brought
| about.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Westerners can reach the jamestown
Exposition by no less than 1900 differ
ent routes Shrewd Westerners VIII
not fai! to grasp this pretext for Wis
ting the exposition 1900 different
times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

1t is none OF our business, of course.
but since DR.. Wiley has noticed mat
men doze lAore than they should' no
night get to work and improve ms
line Of conversation little.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
REsIDEN Gle SOLD.
Mr.. nlnswapger Disposes Of Franklih
street Place for $4,000, f

= street Place for $4,000
a deed was entered for record N the
oclark's office of the Chancery Court
Sas+erday afternoon conveying the
property at Franklin and Boyd streets
from II, S. Binswanger and wife 70
q. d. Pitts for a consideration sor
$4,000. The property, which fronts
t,venty-six feet on Franklin street,
west 'of BOYD Street Is No. 1101 West
FRANKLIN street, and has on 1t the
handsome brick residence now occu-
pied by Mr., BinsWanser. q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Sane in Virginia, crazy IN New ork,'
says a Nashville American headline OF
a certain celebrity. That's always tho
way. Sane people stay in Virginia,
crazy ones go TO New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Manager Billy Jordan refers to Fisti-
cuffer Cans as the only lightweight
champion of the world" How many
lightweight champions of the word
are the usual number?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Hemp says an exchange, is the most
valuable crop in the Philippines Here
is something that Cen Wood ought
to paste in his hat. Give the Moros
enough of their crop and they VIII
pacify themselves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Also the circuses are nervous about
that Houstontex, Ice, which sells ut
twenty cents a hundred and Is expen-
sive at any money.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Reciprocity is an instructive sort OF
doctrine. anyway. Here Is Marie Co
rclli the well-known authorize. loudly
protesting that she doesn't like men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Henry James declares that he mas
American girls elusive. Henry shouio
reform. furnish up his really small
talk and learn the handkerchief fir
tatiOn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Kissing, according to one scientist,
viii remove freckles. 1t Is idle to carry
the argument further. There Is nothing
under heaven or earth that Will remove
kissing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

George f. Roberts has retired as al
rector of the mint. Respectfully, ana
with full regard to the CONSTITUTION,
we nominate Colonel Wattersoh "
Kentucky, as his successor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
Fishing.

Fishing IL a noble sport for such as have
the proper temperament. Nervous lmpul-
slve ishes naturally hnd It no great run
Patience and the philosophic calm are 70.
quisite to tho highest enjoyment OF ilsAlhs.
Fishing is u dangerous sport; but DANGER
within limits adds a charm. II It were not
In come degree dangerous It were not sport'
THE powers of body and of mind arc at once
taxed, and delightful and salubrlous bal
ance Of effort Induced i,
worm never tastes as sweet as when ~
has been snatched off q hook, ana the Weak Z
est digestion Ia not incommoded ny ~ WINS
getting away after being cauEht prlHss ~ -.
enlargement OF spirit such as they VINO my :
experienced 1t include ever amohs th''t
choicest BensaIions. I
Some sensitive souls object to flshlng 10 70,
cause OF the toiisnme part u IMPOSES ~. ~.
limo This ls going too far. What are these
human beings created for II not les ous
| uses ?--Puck, ta e6t KISS ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Tho question arises AZ to whether
there VIII be enough bandwagons to
go round among. j ohm Femple Graves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

If the Democratic party Is. as an
exchange asserts. running itself. we
wish somebody would tell us what MI.
Bryan Is doing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Senator Bob Taylor sees danger from
Japan unless we build a few thousand
more hattieshps right away. However,
Hobson saw It, first.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
THE STATES AND THE RAILROAD
CONTROVERSY.

One benefit which will almost GER
tainly be the outcome OF the contro-
versy that Is now existing between
the railroads and the States VIII be a
definite settlement by the Supreme
Court OF the United States OF the con-
stitutional rights of both States and
railroads In the matters under contr0-
versy. The State OF North Carolina,
by the action OF it's State authorities,
has practically nullihed the effect of
writ Of injunction issued by the
United States Circuit Court The
State OF Alabama has just revoked
the license Of the Southern Railroad
to do any intra business in that State
because the railroad removed case
from State TO Federal court. OF
course, the natural result OF such pro
be harmonious, and II the railroads
had been wrong in their legal pro.
ceedings either in North Carolina OF
In Alabama, 1t would ordinarily BIZ
e"ppoSeu WAT eHsli efior "ouid b'
disclosed in the due course OF thos,
proceedings, and that the railroat
would have been remanded by tn,
courts to proper procedure. Blu
such was not the case. The legal pro
cecdings were not permitted to taxi
their regular coarse. but other method
were adopted to render them nugatory
and to compel submission by the liu
xant 10 tho State luWs rcpardlcs Z,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

a Kansas farmer has Just sold HIS
1907 wL.skers for SO. Allgthe crops ere
fine out there this year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Common fairness demands wide
publication Of the fact that the doclle
and mild hammered onions of Old VIZ
sinia never broke up an engagement
yet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Entered January % 1893, Mt Richh''nu
Va. as second-class matter, under ae' u
Congress OF March 3. 1873.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Meantime the Emperor Of Korea
meditatcs upon Japan's taking ways.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
no Hold Desertcr,

Joseph Mcintosh, an alleged deserter
from the United States Army, was
brought before the Police Court yes
to-day morning, and was ordered TO
be held for the army authorities
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

Senator Beyeridge's nuptial date is
August 9Th. Thus he has but five days
more to make good his statement that
he will have something to say later
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
VIII Gixe neccntion.

Governor Swanson said yesterday
that the statement printed to tlie eiI ,et
Glenn Of North Carolina, at dinner At
the Virginia Building on August l4tll'
= His lsxcellency said tnat ne 1 Moudo
fnE on the evening Of August 14th IN IN
i hono u Of Governor Curtis Guild, Of Of
MInis s and Governor Glenn OF
Ng Mna s ntt Day at the exposition
ocn,rs On August 18th. and Nortn
Carolina Day on August lbth'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

John D, OShea, of Lynn, Mass, the Elk
who died In Philadelphia during the Elks'
convention, left $500 and ring to his old
sweetheart.
Richard Mansneld's return from Europe
via Montreal was due to his desire to es-
cape reporters and unwelcone publicity az
to his health. He embarked by stealth on
the Virginia
The President is to be represented at the
manoeuyres of the Grecian army In Septem-
Der by Colonel Bromwel!. his military alue.
who is TO be accompanied on his pleasant
duty by Mrs. Bromwell
Miss Wilson, daughter of the Secretary OF
Agriculture Is studying music In Paris un-
der de Rcszke, who hopes TO have her APP
pear at q semi-publtc performance II her
father will consent.
Although the last surviving daughter OF
William Cullen Bryant has just died In Par
is at the age of seventy-fve. 1t Is thought
Mass. will continue to be preserved as q
memorial.
a New York reporter has been allowed TO
see Abe Hummel in prison at blackwell
regarding him is that he Is clothed IN Or
! binary convict dress. much too large lot
him, and that. contrary to- rumor, ne is no.
| favored over the other prisoners.
or William c. Whitney's $25000.00o es-
| tate nearly 100000 Is in Standard on
! stock and almost equal amount IN
| American Tobacco Company. common Mr.;
| by an investment Of about $4,000 In the
property OF angling clubs in the Adiron-
! dacks and Canada
| Austrias fishing industry suffers from inc
handicap that the fishermen are nearly AL
| in the clutches of usurers. They are com
! PEELED to borrow money when the eaten IL
poor, and they are never able 10 get ou'
| OF debt again
/ Thrty-hve years ago the consumption o.
VPortland cement 1900 barrels per year
| and now II has reached dUO0, 0O0. ~ - salo
that last years output would be su!1iclen'
to construct u sidewalk fifteen feet "lae en-
circling the globe
There are In Norway no fewer thar
twenty eper asylums, but each contains
only ton to fifteen beds. They are s1tuatec
in country places, and the style OF HVlnt
followed In them Is similar to that Of al
ordinary family In moderate circumstances
DR.. Behring's recent trip to Constantinopl'
was prompted solely by his eagerneas .
examine the effects produced ny the ,,pac
terial fat" which Is used there by FroIesso
Dycke and DR.. Reyschad Boy as relneu.
, for leprosy. Great things are expectea
II.
IT Is possible to build houee TODAY
and such houses nave already been con ~
structed, which shall be entirely OF rem
/ forced concrete except for such m, l;
Items AZ doors and window frames Init
says tho Cement Age, makes NOUS
which Is entirely unburnable from Wlth'
and practically unburnable from Without
Fl q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
DEMONS HATION FARMS.

II The Times Dispatch has more than
once referred TO the demonstration
farms. which the co-opcratiYe Educa-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03

"Pop!"
Eyes. my SON
"A man that manages a balloon is called
an aeronaut?''
Yes, my boy
"A.d man who runs an automobile is
called a chauffeur?'
Yes, my boy
We'll. what would YOU call man who
runs photograph, pop.
'Oh--an undesirable citizen. my SOM
Yonkers Statesman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
Cutr Scheme.

~ don't like to make trouble, Mrs. sub
bulbs" said Mrs. Cable. with ill-concealed
pleasure but l think you ought to know
this. Your husband kisses your cook!'
Yes replied Mrs. Subbubs, II told him
to do It, You see the cook thinks she Is
getting ahead of me. and she never
thinks of Observation-Disclosures Press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
Fired Sometimes. rrpbul,1y
l.lx In the Ointment

Mary. '.Did she make a good match?"
Ann: Splendid Lots OF money, good
social position, and ali that. In fact, the
only drawback is the Observation-Disclosures
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-03
POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW

Whatever occupation be- hours
ereshmen inner life with bit Of poePro Charles Eliot
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abr ainrg gllhee Dispatrb
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Business office. ole f Main street
washington Bureau. 1867 Munsey BUILDING,
Petersburg Bureau. .....4o N. sycamore 81
Lynchburg Bureau. g1b Eighth St