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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Death of Judge Fulton.

Confederate veterans have lost a gall
liant conrade. the bar a distinguished
member. and the State a loyal and useful
citizen in the death of Judge John II.
Fulton. /
within the memory of the writer"
says a Wytheville correspondent, none
who ever lived in this section stood higher
in the esteem and confidence Of those
among whom he was born, reared and
died than the deceased. He was true to
every trust, that of counselor, soldier,
husband and father"
TT IS after death that We measure
men, and tho measure of every man is
to be taken not SO much by the public
estimate of him, as by that of his neigh
bors who have seen and noted him day
after DAY and yea after year In his pri-
vate life. The eulogy which the Wythe-
Vile correspondent has pronounced in
these simple words Is more eloquent than
any stilted Grafton or %pretentious obituary.
Judge Fulton was most highly esteemed
by those who knew him best. Virginia
Is proud to have borne and reared such q
son. and all virglnians mourn his taking
or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

POINTS FROM PHOTOGRAPHERS.

A RcHDUKE LEOPOLD SALVADOR mas
a sued for divorce because his wife has
Joined a back-to-natlre colony and refuses
to wear anything more elaborate than two
yurds OF burlap- Some men would be dissaus-
ned II 1t rained mama instead OF New Year
b!lls.-Louisville Courter-JouFnal
II make II n rule,, says Mr.. Rockefeller.
always to plant moro trees than I cut down."
Ftguratively speaking. no one will question
that statement -Boston, Transcript.
King Edward is said to frequently drop asleep
during the delivery of after-dinner speeches,
In some respects, the business of being King
has its decided Observation-Disclosures Her
aid.
Mr.. Harrlman's father was a minister. and
some people will consider that that explains a
good deal.-Rochester Herald.
There is some risk, however. in Oregon's
sending samples OF its pretty girls to the East
to induce immigration. They may not get
back.-Indianapolia News.
All the gold mined In this country in the
last thirty years would not buy this years
farm crops. Af,er all, the goldbug seems to
be a less consequential parsonage than the
hnyseed.-kansas City Journal.
Remember that, while 1t Is easy to climb
up OH the water-wagon. the trick consists of
staying here.-Milwaukee Sentinel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

week. They Will enjoy every moment
Of tho performances.
Lillian Russell Tomorrow.
Miss Lillian Russell's new comedy, The
Butterfly" is such a great SUCCESS that hei
tour has been extended three months. AMI
Will include a trip to the Pacific coast.
.'The Butterfly lis Q brisk. modern COM
edy, In which the fun Is fast and fu-
rious, md the plot Astounding in comical
situations. Miss Russell plays the part
or a fashionable young widow just re-
leased from mourning and bent upon
making a match with a titled foreigner.
in order to further her social ambitions.
How her designs are frustrated II she
finally falls In love with the right man is
told In three merry acts. Miss Russell
was pronounced a genuine comedienne Of
grace and distinction by the Philadelphia
critics. and her transition to straight
comedy without music has been success-
fully accomplished. The supporting COM
pany Is of the highest grade, and Tic
Butterfly has been staged with COM
mendoble good taste. Miss Rissell will
be seen at the Academy tomorrow even
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
BISHOP GAMBLER
NOT SURPRISED
Says Train Hold-Ups May Be Elk
pected When Directors Water
the Stock.
Especial 10 Tho Times.l1Ispa,cn.I

DANV1LLEc, VA, January 7.-Bishop
Warren A. Gambler. of the Methodist pis-
copal Church. South. touched on various
political and economic questions in n
sermon delivered here last night Speak
ing of n recent railroad hold-up In Vir-
ginia, where passengers we're made to dis
gorge al the point of a pistol. he declared
that such offenses are to expected by rail-
roads who water their stocks, swindle the
public and kill and MAIN the passengers
who ride on their trains, as the result OF
carelessness and their greed for gold.
The robbers who held up the train did
not hurt %anybodJ but just scared them
a little.
Bishop Gambler dep!ored the publication
of Sunday newspapers and did not see
why conditions warranted them in Amer
lea, when there are none in London.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
The Y. M. I. Outbreak.

INSTRUMENTATION has again broken out
at the Virginia Military Institute. The
members Of the third class, in open de-
aance of the rules. assembled to the roof
OF Smith Memorial Hall and set off a
large quantity of fireworks which they
had gmuggled into barracks. Wien or
cered to deslst, they paid no attention.
and even when the long rol! was beaten.
they refused to respond.
There was no harm. per 80. in setting
of fireworks and having u New Year
Jolifcation. But when this -was done In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
"Our New Minister"

Denman Thompson and George w. Ryer
had written their comic tale of life In
Hardscrabble, N. H., called Our New
Minister" long before Conan Doyle won
fame with his Sherlock Holmes stories.
Darius startle, the country detective In
"Our Now Minister Is n frst-rate COM
panion piece for Sherlock in detective
literature. Where Sherlock always sue
ceeds. Darius, the country detective or
the drama. almost always fails. although
he knows all the methods OF finding out
things. Drop n cigar stump on the high
way after some one has purloined q can
OF condensed milk from the country store.
and Darius has Hardscrnbole tow by
the ears with the deductions he can
evolve from the stump. "Our New Min
ister'' will be seen here on Friday and
Saturday at the Academy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
To Build in Norfolk.

Tho Electrical Constrnction Company,
With the new Hotel Botetourt, Of Nor
telry the electric plant necessary to-
make it an up-to-dnto establishment.
4 plant that will furnish the building
With electric lights. call bells. fire
tatnurt will DO completed in time for
the accommodation of the Jamestown
centennial crowds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
TO HAVE BANQUET.
Doctors to Gather Around Festive
Board Tonight.

A meeting of the Richmond Academy
of Medicine and Surgery Will be held
tonight at $3.50 o'clock in the 7. F. a.
Building. "Dietctics in Infancy and
Childhood will be the subject of n paper
by DIR. st. George T. Grinnan. and tho
paper will be discussed by DIR. Mcguire
Newton.
After the business session, the acad-
envy will adjourn to the Westu,oreland
Club for Its annual banquet. Tickets
for the banquet may be secured from DR..
Bright.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Man Takes Laudanum.

Landrum Wright. of No.. 29l4 East Leigh
Street, took an ounce of lnudanum sun
day night, apparently with the purpose
Of ending his life. DR.. Mason. OF the
city ambulance corps, saved the mans
life after hard work. Wlight's excuse
for nking the laudanum wns that he
was heavily burdened with debt, and that
he thought to relieve himself with death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

The Houston Post, which has SO ably
championed and defended Senator Bailey.
says that "the acrimonious campaign
which his enemies have waged against
him for the better part OF a year has
now entirely collapsed. and nothing is
better understood than that the great
masses of the State have utterly repu-
dated the conspiracies and ISLANDERS
which lave marked the Vaccinations Of
a sorehead faction OF the Democratic
party"
Mr.. Bailey was fortunate in having tho
Post to fight his battles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Emporla's pIsnensary.

Tho Emporiu Dispensary completed Its first
six months work on January list. and the report
handed In to the Town Council makes a splen-
did showing from a standpoint OF revenue for
eleven thousand Collars for six months 1t can
DO easily seen what this Will mean In the flu
While there is practically no money on hand
now for distribution to the State and town, yet
the stock OF goods on hand represents the pro-
fits and the next report which will be made
July LIST viii show all the profits In the shape
of cash. and after that date there win be no
lack OF f~unds.-Emporia Messenger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
rhymes for 90 Doy
Whew!
Gan Indifferent roundelay In Weather.
man Evans's favorites meter, the Their
momcter.)

Gan Indifferent roundelay In weather.
man f1vans's favorites meter. the ther-
mometer.)
ia FL OTHER, you see my thermometer
lVA i, Is sni icy in tho shade:
Pass me some powder to put on
my nose
1t Is some burnt, I'm afraid.
1 s'pose the. tidings have got to he broke.
Mother, your happiness now has been.
Pa was brought in with q frightful sum
stroke
He is done for, I suspect.
Come, ma, don't stand there like TINT
spry about!
DO think some little of comforting me.
Run. get my gnuz!er vestitures out
| am too warm-can't you see?
Hike to the stores and select me some
Buy me some organizes, crashes and
such.
Meantime I'll take off tho things l have
on,
Which are too woody, by much.
Buy me kimonos and p%almy-leaf fans,
Ely back and make me some iced lemon-
ade.
Make g b%ee-line md don't care If it
scdns- 800
I'll keep MY nose in the shade.
Silly of pa to get struck by the sun!
Stupid of mother to fall in a swoon. . .
Jan. is so hot you can't have any fun B.
My, but / wish 1t was June!
II. S. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Afternoon Tea for Nurses.

The Graduate Nurses Association OF
Richmond will be entertained tomorrow
from 4 to 6 o'clock by Mrs. James ALL
son Muir, Bellevue Flats, Fifth and Cary
Streets. The secretary OF the association
bcgs to %nnounce that all members are
cordially invited to be present at the at
ternoon tea, and it is hoped the gathering
will be q very large one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Mr.. Kelley Retires.

The retirement OF c.. Russell Kelley
from the press n publicity department
OF the Jamestown Exposition breaks one
or The Inks formed early In tho prepara-
tons, and sewers connections that have
been most agreeable.
The members OF the newspaper frater-
n!tY who were thrown with Mr., Kelley
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

New Years greetings to the Fincastle
Herald. which has just celebrated its
forty-second birthday. The Times-Dls-
patch is very fond of the Herald and its
genial editor. and wishes for both the
best that n~ewspaperdom can give to
faithful disciples.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Schooner Afloat.

The schooner Alice ]. Venable, which
was sunk some weeks ago at the mouth
Of the lock gates. and subsequently,
raised by the city dredge Fulton, Is now
aioat on the flats opposite the Rich
mond Cedar Works. where she Is under-
going repairs. In the accident which
caused her sinking n large hole was
stove in her hull.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Our Value of Human Life,

The record OF the Chicago Tribune shows
that during the year 1906 there were 9,35O
stntes, against 9,212 in 1905. These vio-
lent deaths were due to tho following
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
WaverIy,s Prosperlty.

The past year has been q year OF great pros
pcrity and growth to Waverly. Industrially we
have gained three 5000 to s.coo residences. six
ing mill and a siave fctory. In residences we
have gained three 5000 to $1,000 residences. six
$1,000 to 5000 residences and several remodeled
at considerable cost. \ Added to these about n
score OF lower cost tenement houses have been
erected.-Sussex Standard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
COMMENT OF VIRGINIA EDITORS
The Liaht Turned On.

The Light Turned On.
Now. in the clear light of the facts. what
has the Atlanta riot to do with the feeling OF
decent Southern white men that the negro who
attacks Il white woman must die? Tho Allan
tn mob killed only innocent and law-ablding
persons. The victims of its blood-thirsty revel
We're better members Of the community than
their assailants. 1t was n slaughter of the in
nocent and q triumph OF crime.-Norfolk Land
mark.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Hon. John n. Dryden's chances Of re-
election to tho Senate do not appear to
be, prudentially speaking, quite as
''solid as Gibraltar"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Berkman have
been Jailed for seditious utterances. Up
to q late hour last night their old friend,
Henry c. FriclS. had not arrived to sign
the bail-bond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
The Sentinel Of Democracy.

The Democratic county newspaper is tho
Waterman on tho tower to guard the everything
truths OF Democracy. Without 1t the people
would have no defender and the grafters and
corporationlsts would Lave q free field without
even public criticism.
Democrats. hold up the hands Of tho country
editor.-Montgomery Messenger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Back to Virginia.

Why Of course! There Is no good reason that
we know of why a Southern Democrat should
not be nominated and elected President. On
try several OF the best chief executives tho
United States has ever. had; and she has an
abundance OF timber to supply further demands
upon that line. Maj. Daniel is not the only
man in Virginia by a good deal. that would
I'LL the bill to d LT.-South Boston News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Mr.. Frederick Weyerhauser has so
much money that he could probably be
at least six Senators IL his other en-
gagements permitted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

What we want to know Is this: When
the National Dairymen's Association
holds its banquets, Is tho master OF the
feast known as the milk toastmaster2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

The national character of the Senate
will undoubtedly be emphasized by the
addition of a few good American names
like Guggenheim.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Tho Weyerhauser party may DO erich
err than Rockefeller but 1t Is certain
that he hasn't got s 0 many indictments.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Colonel Mann has been acquitted OF
the charge of perjury. And nay be hi
didn't do 1t anyway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

The Christmas season Is gone and we
go about our business as though 1T were
buried a half year in the past. Have
we already forgotten the Christmas cheer,
the spirit of the generosity which took
possession of us, the sweet sentimental
revival and the tender grace OF the oc-
casion? Alas. and alackday! If only
we would cultivate the spirit of Christmas
in all seasons. IL only we would be as
generous and as gentle. and as consid-
crate of others all the year through.
there woul be Christmas cheer every
day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

II you find q button in YOU potted
ham nowadays, first look and see whether
it was called for on the label,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

"The eggs OF the '7O's sold for ten
cents n dozen,' says a st. Louis con-
temporary. Sold, or are selling?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Mr.. II. Thurston Cardoza, Of New York.
formerly of this city. is here, visiting rel
atives and friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

While the New Year Is only a week
old, the water-wagon's trade for 1907
Is virtually over.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

We take it that ability to read AM
write are superluous In ar attorney VIII,
practices unwritten law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Mr.. F. S. Shepherd. of fredericksburg
is registered at tho Jefferson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Mr.. v. L. Fowlkes. South Boston. I
at the Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Mr.. ]. F. Kempson, business repre-
sentative of the Insurance Times, Of New
York, is at Murphy's. Mr.. Kempson Is
returning home from an extended South
ern tour in the interest OF his paper, and
will leave for New York via Norfolk to-
day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Precisely.

FTeCT5cy' .I-. |--- n" Ut"
What does TINT expert WITNESSES evidence go
to show?' Inquired the man who was trying TO
understand the trial 1T goes TO show which
side has paid him a retainer" answered the
lawyer.-Washirgton Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
Tails and Al,nshouses.

The biennial report Of DR.. Shirley
Bragg, president OF the State Board of
Convict inspectors of Alabama, has
counties wish to kill their convicts,'' says
DR.. Bragg. "they should do 1t directly
and not indirectly" Proceeding to speak
OF the jails, he says that they reek with
filth. vermin md disease. and in many OF
them men and women remain for months
without the means even of washing their
hands and faces. TT would be more hui
male, and far better" he concludes. ito
stake the prisoners out with rings around
their necks like wild animals than 20
confine them in places called jails, which
are nurseries of death. To see a man,
strong and healthy, go to Jail in Ala
bama and in q few months come out a
physical and mental wreck, with death
staring him In the face, is not an over
drawn picture" Summing 1t all up, he
declares that humanity would be best
served il every jail in Alabama were
burned to the ground.
AleHuOn nus dlEeaQy Deeu Hladc III tHese
columns of the report Of DR.. j. d. Scar
cey. of the same State, Superintendent Of
Hospitals for the Insane, on the county
almshouses. From what l know myself
of the county care of dependent
paupers." said DR.. Searccy, IT believe q
sensational report would be made by u
State inspecting officer"
Is it fair to presume that the jails and
ulmshcuses In Virginia are better than
those in Alabama? 1t Is certainly fair to
presume that they are not by any means
what they should be. and The Tines
Dispatch again urges that the whole sys-
tenn of iails and almshouses be thoroughly
inspected.
Only the other day our Amelia cores
pondent said that the Jail Of that county
was in bad condition, and that a dozen
prisoners We're confined on the upper
floor in quarters too close for them.
The State has the right to arrest and
%confine persons accused or convicted of
crime. and it Is necessary that aims
houses be maintained for the support of
paupers, but the State has no right to
torture its criminals. or to confine them
in such n way as to destroy their health;
and when it undertakes to care for tho
poor. it is its bounden duty to see that
they are treated with common humanity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
The Difficulty.

Her-..Yes. love and / am loved Him.
Then you should be happy Her-'I would
but for one thing" Him-"Wha;'s that2'
Her--"It's not the same fellow. '-Clcveiand
Leader,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

system an examination of the taxes mario
co paid at any date will not agree with
the amount of cash on hand, the balence
being chargcd to the treasurer and being
in process of collection, although marked
on the books az paid.
MIR. Hechler claims that this system is
continued with the full knowledge of the
beard of supervisors. IL not actually by,
their instructions.
Mr.. Hechler continues in charge of the
treasurer's office until the case Is heard
before Judge Scott.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
AM

Academy-Tlm Murphy. In "a Corner
In Coffee
Bijou-''Fantasma."
Dostock's-Wild Animal Show.
MISUNDERSTANDING Rink.
Mr.. Tim Murphy. one Of tho most de-
lightfully droll comedians on the stage.
presented Cyrus Townsend Brady's play,
"a Corner in Coffee at the Academy
before an audience that should have
been OF larger proportions. Tho play
was seen here last season, and since
then 1t has been changed somewhat,
Mr.. Murphy now playing tho part Of
Colonel Jim Johnstone, Il miner from
Brazil, n role In which he Is more con-,
genially cast. He was ut hts best last,
night, and the enthusiasm at the end OF
the second act brought him before the
curtain In Il humorous and thoroughly
characteristic little speech. Miss Doro-
thy Sherrod Is again his leading
woman, and gave her usual clever
performance. Mr.. William l.. Gibson, as
tho supporting cast. Mr.. Murphy pre-
sents "A Corner in Coffee again to-
night.
At the Bijou.
aanton BrotherS new lantasma Is on
tho boards at the Bijou this week. and
Manager Mckee will have no difficulty
in packing the house at every perform
ance. The weird and novel attraction
will appeal to young and old alike, and
since 1t was seen here last year has
been greatly improved and new features
added. The audience was kept scream
ing last night at the surprises that
sprung up at every moment. The scenic
effects are bewildering, and some gor-
geous stage pictures are shown, us we'll
rs several artistic tableauX. The cast
has been strengthened by the addition
of James E. Rome and Marguerite Fer
guson, who nave been seen hero before
in THE Prince Of Pilsen." BY all means
let the children SO to the Bijou this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

If 1t isn't safe to be a bank cashier,
what is2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Mr.. "A. j. Ferrandini, United States IN
spector of Immigration for the port o.
Bellingham. WASH. Is here on q visit
to relatives. Mr.. FerrandIni is a native
Of Richmond. and some years ago went
West, where he has made 6. success. He
will remain hero for several weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Two former members Of the House Of
Delegates from Lunenburg county hap
pened to meet in Murphy's last night,
They were Messrs. T. a. OVERLY. now a.
horse dealer at Blackstone and Thomas
f. Williams, a travelling salesman for
the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company.
Mr.. OVERLY came over to look after
some private business, and Mr.. Williams
makes his headquarters here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Postmaster at Clio.
WASHINGTON, January THE Presi-
dent to-day sent to tho Senate the nomi-
nation OF D. P. McLaurin to be post
master at Clio, S. G..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
MERELY JOKING.
A Tardy piscoyery.

A Tardy Discovery.
$50 you thought you would take a chance In
the stock market 2"
Yes. answered the disappointed citizen; 81
thought SO. I didn't know It was against the
rules TO allow an outsider like me TO have Il
chance. "-Washington Star.
Limited Scope.
1T ~imagines he's quite an Irresistible lady
killer. you know
well. very old ladies'. perhaps. His car Is
only ten horsepower, l am told. PUCK.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08

Hon. Paul McRae, member of the House
of Delegates from Cumberland and Buck
ingham counties, Is at Murphy's. on his
way home from Augusta. Ga, whore he
spent the holidays with relatives. Mr..
McRae declared that he had a fine trip
and that he found business booming In
the South.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-08
CHANGING the Diagnosis.

Mrs. Cutemup-"Why, you said only last
week that 1t wouldn't be necessary for you 70
operate on Mr.. Koyne for appendicitis" DR..
Cutemup-''I know; but when l said that l
didn't think you'd need a new fall OUTFIT
Brooklyn Eagle. etesss
F~.f.rightful!
He (excitedly)-"I tell you the handsome
dress that miillonaire's wife is wearing was
That accounts for tho gore in the skirt.
tInore American.