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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-31
THURSDAY. JANUARY 81. 1907.
One meets HE destiny often In the
road hs takes to avoid liza Fon-
tslns.
A Last Appeal.

Never did h!chmord have nobler or
J more faithful and energetic campaign
than that which has been made for tho
Y. NJ. C. A. fund. and which closes to-
day.
Tho fact that the young men have
worked so enthusiastically for the
cause is sufficient earnest OF the in
terest which young men in general feel
IN this institution. They have laid
aside their own work and have given
themselves body, mind and heart to the
campaign. They have set their hearts
on success, and they must not be dis
appointed. They ara within a few
there is too much generosity and pa
triotism in Richmond TO let the cam
paign fail when success IS so near.
We cannot afford It for the sake of
the city. whose every interest is so
dear to us all; for the sake of the as
ISOLATION. which Is the only undcnomi-
national institution we have for the
salvation of young men: for the sake
of those who have struggled so man
fully and heroicaliy for the prize; for
our own conscience sake. we must raise
The additional money to-day.
This campaign has been of incalcula-
BILE beneht to Richmond 1t has
taught the great lesson of cooperation.
The men who have labored together
are as so many veterans of war. They
viii be comrades hereafter. and they
Will form an invaluable and an in
vincible band for progress and promo
ton. Their cooperative efforts will be
available for other campaigns in Rich
mond's interest, and Richmond will get
the benefit This is tho first campaign
in which they have engaged, and they
will be encouraged to greater endeavor
hereafter II their efforts are crowned
with success.
The time is short Only one day re-
mains, and the public must be PROMPT
in It's response. Now for a final rally.
Now for victory. Now for beat OF
the worlds record. 1t will be a proud
victory for Richmond, and God Almigh-
ty will blessit.
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bear witness to the aspiration OF our
people. What notable list It is--the
Jewish Synagogue tho Second Baptist
Church. 1mmnhuel All Saints, the Catho-
lie Cathedral. the Church of the Cove
nhnt An admirable public school sys-
tenn has been established, with an en-
rulment of above 1900 pupils; new
High School building, costing 100000, VIII
rise an n permanent ornament 10 ths
city, and the High School course mas
Just been heightened to four years ana
much enriched a splendid Y. M. G. a.
building Is now assured through the gem
crosby OF our citizens Many cultural
interests, such ms the Confederate Mu-
scum. the valentine Museum ana the
Rosemary Library. have meantime been
founded willis excellent colleges In law.
medicine, literature and theology are
flourishing within our borders
Snr!reing naturally out of these condi-
lions of growth Is our city's purpose
to found the University OF Richmond. Tho
plan is thoroughly practicable, in that
tno BeVPfM coHcSS' "iii1.' "
to SHARE in the benefits of the central
plant of common utilities would remain
absolutely distinct in ownership, %centrol
ard instruction. Representative men In
our city, organized AS n board of visitors
OF the university, will seek to furnish
to each college suitable site and such
general facilities as library. auditorium.
Y. NJ. c. A., athletic field.
etc. We are glad to report that this
enterprise, which will bring lasting bene-
Mt to every interest in our city, Is re-
ceiying encouragement upon every hand.
Leyden's choice exemplif.es the spirit that
is moving in Richmond at this mo-
ment.
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Leyden's Choice.

In the memorable struggle for Dutch
independence, heroic was the resistance
offered by Leyden TO the Spanish army
which in 1874 besieged that city. So des-
perats was the strait to which I,eydeu
was reduced that for month its citizens
faced famine and plague Starving
wretches stripped the green leaves from
the trees. boiled and ate hides, while
women and children in searching the gut
tiers disputed fercely with the furnishing
dogs for any morsels of food found
therein. THE daily mortality was fright
fui--anfsnts starved 10 death on the ma
tsrnai breast. which famine had parcle6
and withered; mothers dropped dead in
the streets, with their dead children IN
their arms" Despite her rliseries. Lev
den held out against the fury OF the Span
iards Until the dykes were cut and the
watcrs OF tho North Sea drove tie he
le&guers away.
As reward for tho citizens heroism,
William the Silent offered LeyGen exemp-
ton from taxes or the establishment of
university. The citizens chose the
school and the University of Ieyden,
ever since one of tha most famous uni
versities in the world. arose 10 comment
crate the cIty's deed. Driven from Eng.
land. the Pilgrim Fathers first found a
refuge in Leyden and shared the nd.
Eantages OF its university, Through Ar
minus alone, one OF its professors, Ley.
den has profoundly influenced the relig.
ious thought Of England and America
Though established prior to the settle.
ment at Jamestown. the University OF 1ey.
den to-day attracts to its halls more
than eight hundred OF the elect youth Of
Europe,
For four weary years Richmond wa,
tho objective OF conyerglng armies. Tn,
spirit OF the people in this capital wa.
equal 70 every emergency that wa,
with all Of its horrors entailed. Ate
disaster and fire had wrought their worst
the brave men and women OF Richtaon
addressed themselves with resolute ardo
70 the task OF rebuilding the city, who's
moral prestige WAS only heightened y
misfortunes nobly borne. The prospert
apccess. The last decade saw an II
crease Ia Richmoads manufactures {
81, 0Ce,o00, while It's bank clearlngs game
by SiSl ,Dpo.a. The limits of the city has
been extended to meet the pressure
population, The many imposing churc
F.
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POST F, TRAVELLERS,
MAKING ITS PLANS
Preparing to Entertain State Con-
vention in Most Hospitable
Fashion.
lspscIal % &c 1.Imea. Dl,aa.eh.l

ALEXANDRIA, VA. January 90
Post +. Virginia Division, Trayelers'
Protective Association. are planning for
the entertainment Of the state convene
ton. which viii convene In this city
during the early part OF 3fsy. The con-
yent!on will. II Is expected, be in scs-
sion two days and conclude with q big
banquet. Fully 200 delegates will be ia
Attendance. and II Is more than prob
able that the sessions viii be held az
the Opera House. The State association
now has membership OF upwards Of
2.c0o. The local post has membership
OF 100.
Edward Plnkertou tcolored) was go
fond OF liquor that lie procured s29S5
worth of it from a saloonkeeper named
Richard Burnett IL the name OF a white
man, who, 1t was alleged. had an ac-
count Mt the place, and as result he
was arraisned IN Police Court this
morning TO answer n charge OF obtaining
goods under false pretenses. pinkerton
was sent to Jail Tor sixty days.
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Tho Richmond Dispatch rely
ing upon the opinion of correspondent
who obviously doesn't know bran, says
the plural Is grape fruits; that we say
of fish that 1t is a fish. but of bunch
or basketful. that they are fishes, which
is not the case at all. Whoever heard
anybody speak of u basketful OF fishes2
AS the man said when he got home from
town in the early morning and found
that in his absence his house. wife and
children had been burned up, 1T is
Observation-Disclosures Observer.
Come now. tote fair. The Times
Dispatch never once mentioned "a bas-
ket of fishes 1t said fish for guam
tity, fishes" for number. For example,
it would say of the Observers disqulsi-
ton, Here's a pretty kettle OF fish;
but II speaking numerically. 1t would
say the multitude was miraculously fed
with five loaves and two fishes.
The Norfolk schoolmaster is al auto
crat. but we tell him to his face that in
permitting the Observer to cut the
Times-Dispatch down and go up head, he
is guilty of gross "parshality."
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Animus Of the Beveridge Bill.

1t requires no special gift OF Intellect
to discern that Senator Beverage
child labor bill is aimed at the South.
In n recent speech on tho subject he
asserted that under tho child-labor law
of Georgia three thousand applications
had been made In Fulton county for ex-
ceptlon certificates, and that all had been
granted. Senator Bacon wired Judge
Wilkinson OF Atlanta, to know If this
statement was true, and the Judge
promptly replied in the negative. He
said that only ten applications had been
granted in Fulton county. and that the
officers OF the mills and factories affected
by the law were DESTROYS of having 1t
enforced The Georgia law provides that
no child under twelve years is to be en-
ployed in any mill or factory, unless such
child is an orphan and has no other
means of support, or unless 1t has q
widowed mother or aged and disabled
father dependent upon 1t for support.
Before such child can be employed its
parent or guardian Is required to estab-
lish the facts under oath.
Tho Virginia law is similar. Our law
provides that no female and no child
under fourteen years OF age shall work
as an operative in any factory or manu-
featuring establishment more than ten
hours in any one day of twenty-four
hours; that no child under fourteen and
over twelve years OF age shall be en-
ployed in any manufacturing, mechanical
or mining operations to work between
the hours of 6 O'Clock P. NJ. and o'clock
4. NJ, and that no child under the age
of twelve years shall be employed in any
manufacturing, mechanical or mining
operation in this Commonwealth Viola
ton of these statutes by employers, pa
rents or guardians Is made msde
meanor and punishable by fine.
In order to sec that these laws and
other labor laws are enforced. the State
Bureau Of Labor employs a special agent,
whose business 1t Is to visit the factories
and mines make inspections, and report
W Inspector 1diIcS mas
recently made his report. and says that
lie has found few violations OF the law,
but that wherever he has discovered in
factory a child under the age limit, the
manager OF the factory has readily given
his promise 10 dismiss such child at once
| from his service. las individuals can be
found" says he. who violate one or
more Of the Ten Commandments, 80 can
be found manufacturing and mechanical
operators who violate one CT more OF the
statute laws; but it is a pleasure to mo
TO state that the violations are not
general
There is the law, and there is the re-
port of the inspector. Why then, should
Senator BeverIdge undertake to push
throigh Congress Federal statute
whose object is to regulate child labor in
Virginia? We are abundantly able TO
take care OF our own local affairs with
out the aid of the government in Wash
ington.
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London. Moreover, through It's medioed
officer tslr Shirley Murphy and his nr
slstants, the committee keeps In totc<-
with the administrative action Of the
various authorities, seeking to learn
where amendment and improvement can
be made In the law or in the action OF
these bodies; and when the latter fail
in their duty the council, on occasion.
uses It's powers Of representation and
supersession to attain better conditions"
But the County Council is the ''watch-
dog" for all health purposes in London,
and 1t has performed valuable public
service. In 1924 it discovered that
cholera was due to tho water supply, and
that tho river floods caused typhoid fever.
steps were taken at once to remove the
cause, the result being corresponding
decrease in disease. Tho committee fights
against the invasion of London by cpl
den1ic diseases. and whenever man from
some other country arrives with an in
fictitious disease. he is run down and
quarnntined. The committee pays special
attention to cleanliness in tho Stun dis
tricts. and has wrought n great work
In that direction. Its street forces re-
move the garbaSe from tho promises
OF the poor befGre they become offensive
or dangerous, and the sanitary condi-
ton of residences in the poor dis
tricts has been greatly improved. 1t Is
tho duty of the committee to look after
tine COW barns, to inspect tho cows, and
to see that no milk from diseased cows
Is sold or consumed.
AS a result of these precautionary
measures the death rate since 1891 has
fallen from 20.1ato 15.I per thousand, or
twenty-five per cent. The medical Off
Ger says in his report for 1905 that IL
that year is compared with the decen-
NAL period, 1S9t-1900, the diminished
death rate will sliow saving to the
community of 1854 lives in 1905.
The main point in the story Is that
London looks well after the Stun districts,
where disease is most prevalent. That is
not because the city has more regard
for denizens of the slums. but because
one demonstrating district is menace
to the whole city.
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HOLD YOUNG MAN
ON FORGERY CHARGE
Especial TO, The Times plspatch>

Especial TO- The IiInes- OlspatchJ
MONTEREY, VA, January 30.--Charles
Miller a colored man, who recently came
from Mcdowell to the Monterey COM
munity, is now in jail. charged with
forgery,
on Saturday last he presented note
for $50 on the Bank of Highland, drawn
in his favor. with Mr.. a, l.. Jones, of
Mcdowell, as first endorser and Mr.. Il.
b Whtelaw, merchant. Of this place, as
second. The fact that the word -four
was Incorrectly spelled aroused suspicion,
and the cashier, before discoupting it,
communicated BY phone with Mr. Jones.
the endorser whose signature was clever
~ initiated. 1t was pronounced a for
gerry and Miller was arrested. His pre-
liminary hearing came off to-day, and tho
case was very plain and strong one
against him. In view of this, Justice
Wilson fixed bail at $1,000. In default Of
which he was remanded to await the
action of the grand jury in April.
Highland county jail. so long empty,
now has three prisoners. the charges
against them being murder, burglary and
forgery, respectively.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-31
A M u S E M E N T S.

Animal Arena. lakewood, controls the
animals by tho use of his eyes more
than the whip. the latter, By the way,
hardly ever makes any impression on the
thick and tough skin of the members Of
his group. The loud crack or report Of
the whip when IL Is snapped III the hands
of the trainer has more effect than the
contact. The sound resembling that OF
"a pistol or gun is what has the effect.
At the Bijou.
Fiske O'Hara. in MIR. Barney from
Ireland" continues to please large au-
dlences at the Bijou. He is particular
ly happy In his songs. Mr.. o'Hara Is
negotiating with a well known Rich
mond newspaper man for the purchase
OF song written by tho latter. There
viii be matinee at the Bijou this at
ternoon.
Charles Il. Blaney's extremely mill
tary comedy-drama. Across the Paci-
fc." will be the next attraction at the
Biiou
1t is n rouslng play. throbbing with
life that attracts attention from the
rise to the final fall OF tho curtain.
The play exhales love and villainy and
startling situations. There are no in
decent situations. and n spirit OF pa
triotism prevades the play.
"The Visiting Girl"
The Arcadians, who play The Visit
ing Girl here Thursday night Feb
ruary 18th. Will bring with them a cast
and chorus of fifty. who are the clever
est bunch of amateur singers the uni
rersity has ever produced. With them
viii come some fifty or a hundred uni
versity students. who have become In
terested IN the production OF this years
show.
All eyes at the university are CEN
tired on the show, as 1t Is n satire OF
SUDDEN. life at Virginia, and. then too.
is something OF n knock at the foibles
of the college youth. The music is
fast and jingling. Tho chorus has all
the steps Of the Fiorodora crowd down
to perfection. There's lots of humor and
some fine stage effects.
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Mr. Lawrance D'Orsay, the English ac-
tor charmed brilliant assembIage at the
Academy last night in The Embassy
Ball" Augustus Thomas's new comedy.
The play Itself Is inferior to THE Earl
of Pawtucket." and unworthy OF ITS
author. Though there arc SOME exceed
ingly bright lines. the dialogue is mainly
explanatory and the plot lacking in In
genuity. Mr.. D'Orsay, as Captain the
Hon. Hawarden- Kcilie. an attache OF the
British embassy, gave another highly
polished and careful portrayal of the
drawing Englishman, and his captain
was fully as attractive. as his earl OF
last season, and the appreciation of his
work was so enthusiastic that he Ind
to express his thanks after the second
. act. Miss Josephine Drake. pretty and
graceful. wit. no little personal charm.
gave a good rendition OF Madge BENDER.
and Miss Rose Hubbard flied ably the
role of Emily Jarratt. Miss Marian Bar
ney was delightfully."- breezy and natural
as the typewriter wife of n United States
Senator from Oregon. and her work was
considerably above the average. Harry
Harwood as Senator Bender was highly
amusing and his comedy work won
much applause, while Forrest Robinson
an actor of sterling quality; played
Thomas Jarratt effectively. Three gen
une negroes were in the cast as servants,
decided novelty on n Richmond stage.
Checkers" Tonight.
1t Is a remarkable aggregation of char
acters that Henry NJ Blossom has assem-
bed in his play, Checkers" which Will
be at the Academy tonight, and they
are played in manner that Is in excel
lent accord with the authors conception.
Especially notable Is the push Miller" of
David Braham, which is probably the hest
characterization of the race-track tout
ever placed upon the stage 1t is per-
feet in conception. in voice, gesture, man
nerism. down to the slightest detail
Gaillard and the Lions.
GailIard, Merry Gaillard.' the French
man who IS handling the monster group
Of lions this week in Bostocks Wild
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-31
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,

State Senator Ernest r, Alderman, Of
Ptanhed n. j. IL now one OF I'VE stamp
collsctois Of this country who have right
to tho tito OF Fellow OF tho Royal Phlla-
tellc Society Of London.
Tho Kosciusko statue to be erected OPP
posite the White House IN washington rep-
with 4 map IN ono hand and a glass in the
other
senator Money Of Mississippi u, has dc, :.
because Of his Inability thus far to obtain
nny permanent relief from the reeurrent
attacks OF neuralgia. from which ne mas
been sufferer for several years
Ankle is n fayorIte flaNorlng Tor Deverases
In tho Mediterranean countries, In Athens
anise brandy is q popular drink and Is
sold not only at cafes. but also By street
ycudora. who carry their glasses in belt
nnde especially therefor.
Marie c,Aralll. tina versatile. has turned heE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-31
COL ORED MAN ACCIDENTALLY
KILLS HIS BROTHER

fspeciaI to Tho Tines ispatch.)
CHURCH ROAD, VA, January 30.-
Two brothers. named Algie and fCleve-
land Boisseau (coloredl, We're hunting
in the woods yesterday. and tho oldes
of the two boys was walking in from.
OF the younger one. Hearing tina
younger one scream, he turned and
found that his own gun had been nc
cidcntally discharged, killing ths
younger boy almost Instantly. The load
entered in his breast The men vera
employed By Mr.. Il. a. Thrift,
Ira b. Chandler, rural carrier No. l.
from this place, is very III at his home.
Miss Annie Williams daughter Of b.
It. Williams, will be married at her
home, at this place, on February 18th.
TO Mr.. Howell OF South Quay, Va
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BAIL MEADOWS.
Trial of Young Man Results in
Hung IurY-Case Goes Over.

tSppcia, to Tho Times D!spatch.I
AMELIA, VA, January 3p.-In tho
Circuit Court yesterday the trial of
Stephen Meadows, for taking money
from trunk In the home of II. T.
Adams. resulted in hung jury The
jury stood ten for ecquittal, two for
conviction Meadows was balcd for
his appearance at the next term OF
the court.
The trial of Mike Jefferson, for shoot
ing and wounding Ennon Robinson.
resulted in his being sent TO jail Tor
three months and fined 50.
Gus. Wilson and John Malone were
tried for committing highway robbery
on George Morris in November Wilson
was sent to jaIl for thirty days end
Malone sent to Jail Tor sixty days.
The cold spell has kept the people
busy to-day getting ice about three
inches thick.
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COMMENT OF VIRGINIA EDITORS.
a Protest From Norfolk.

Protest From Norfolk.
The VIrsinan-pllot is, not willing to be-
hoNe, nor does it believe. that the city coun-
els VIII even seriously consider much less
agree to, the propagation which the saloon
men are said TO be agitating. to have the
Goodridge ordinance governing the hours
during the life of the Jamestown Exposition
NJ the same time. however. all citizens who
have at heart tho good name. welfare and
best interest of the city can not be too
alert or too careful to impress their senti-
nents on the subject upon .neir representa-
tives in both branches OF the Council The
matter is one of too great Importance to
take any chances in.--Virginian-P Pilot.
Another,
The Landmark is not, in the least dis
be made to have tho liquor ordinances of
the city amended for the Exposition period
so that the saloons viii be able to stay open
longer.
Noffolk,s saloons are now allowed to stay
open until midnight. Eighteen hours day
for the sale OF liquor are certainly enough.
was fought out at the polls last year
Though not stated in all instances. It was
really the underlying issue OF the munich
pal campaign,--Norfolk Landmark,
To Protect Game.
better plan to prevent the wholesale
killing of birds and other game than that
provided by the present law limiting the
hunting season, would bo to enact law
forbidding the sale or offering for sale OF
any such birds game at any season OF
tho year. 1t is the pot-hunter against whom
special legislation Is recorded and whom the
present law, unfortunately restrains in n
limited way OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Progress
DO Women Love Handsome Men?
Now. it is insisted py q. bigamist, who
confesses to four wives and ia suspec ed
OF another concealed. that women run after
handsome men silly young Girls lave
handsome men for a season, but wo are in
clined TO the belief that older women love
homely men with strong faces. \ hand
some man is dangerous. lie Ia not apt &c
make good husband: no is inclined to test
the attractions of his face and figure on
every pretty women he meets, Ordinarily
tho hemely, sensible man is the safest hua-
band, And yet, Dowie, the unkissed man
was said to be hnndsome: but then liobson
the bekissed hero, was a paragon OF manly
Observation-Disclosures NeWs-ltcm,
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Rhymes for To-Day.
Ballad Of the Washington Special.
THD Washington special 10 worked
night and day
~ Dia,,n fohiro }ho rsWB from tho

Ballad Of the Washington Special,
rTHD Washington special Is worked
night and day
- Dispatching tho news from IN"
capital:
Events hump along In 90 rapid way
He scarce Ia enabled to map at all.
Fig story must tell all the deeds OF the
great--
He can't, on his life, go forgettin' ON;
And thus he Is kept at the oiilce quite
late
Detailing the acts, say, OF swettenhnn.
And when he's done that and lies down
to peruse,
Let US say {for the rhyme) Harry
Lorrequer'
He's called straight again to tho Job by
the news
That Teddy has stung Mr.. Foraker.
At last when no crawls very late into
He's phoned by his pal Jimmy Taila-
Anent what "a well-known official has
Regarding, hap, Panama Oliver.
The dealer who short-weighs your coal
or your coke
Must laugh ut the jest of the joshing
ton:
I'd deem 1t the same kind of left-handed
Joke
To be 1.-Two special in washington.
I've made this brief ballad as bad ms
could:
It's rambling. paretlo and flimsical.
And yet-don't you think that It reads
rather good?-
The rhymes are SO awtully whimsical.
Rival bards of the New York Mall
and elsewhere are warned to leave tbs
rhyme. alone. Patent pending.
H. s. II.