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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

There must be very little sentiment in
Norfolk that Jury in that city In the
year Of our jamestown celebration should
have sent John Smith to the penitentiary.
Where was Pocahontas?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

The glad yet modest smile that Is just
now decorating every editorial face in
America is merely due to Professor
Matthewss admission that the press is
responsible for the massacre of the simple
spelling movement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
Sir Isaac Graveled.

Newton had Just discovered why the
apple fell down.
but" we asked, "why do plums fall
to those higher up?'
Herewith the great man hastily had
business down street.--NeW York Sun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

If Champ Clark Is to be Democratic
leader In the next House, he had better
get to- the pulleyweights ut once. Ono
of the Chief requirements, OF modern
House leader is that he shall be able to
lick John Wesley Gaines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

An Australian grand duke is suing for d.
vorce because his wife insists on wear
ing clothes made of old burlap sacks.
We suppose tho tight-tlsted peer thinks
that she ought to use near-burlap.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

In spite OF the fact that Atlanta and
Norfolk showed an increase of sixteen per
cent. in their bank cearIngs for the week,
against n decrease of three per cent. for
Richmond our aggregate was again
nearly double the combined clearances. of
those two cities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
Two Notable Speeches.

Tho Brownsville incident has produced some
good oratory IN the United States Senate The
speeches Of Messrs. Lodge and Foraker were
both interesting, and that OF Major Daniel on
and Its soberness OF tone. Not entirely agree
Ing with the Ireshent In forever debarrlns the
ing. and holding that In that respect '.the mr.
row from his bow. went too far" the distin-
guished Senator from Virginia rightly con-
OF the country there had never been a question
OF the power OF the President to drop from tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

Mr.. E. r. Hartman says N,at he would
give up his wealth tomorrow IF he
could" We hereby dare him to try.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

weekly paper prints photograph Of
Secretary Taft at the age of three. This
looks like carrying opposition tactics a
little past the limit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

The kentucky man who is reported tc
have raised family of fourteen on sixty
cents day must be retired elevator
boy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

A windmill at Reigate Heath, Eng
land. has Just been converted into a
church. Not knocking the clergy at all
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

What's all the discussion about? AS
it appears to US. Miss Maybelle Gilman
is an entirely suitable young person for
Mr.. Corey to marry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

When Rockefeller Observed that "lfe
is full of trials he had. of course, no
idea that people We're going to take him
so literally.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

whats s4.5s0.OO0, anyway demands
the Washington Herald. We should say
that it was a cinch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

Women in China have tho privilege OF
fighting in the wars. In other countries
they reserve all that sort Of thing for the
home circle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

John Smith swears that Judge Hargis
engaged him to help kill DIR. Cox. at a
salary of 800. We had no Idea that
few dollars went as far as that in Ken
lucky. flE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

Hon. Joe Bailey gems no more anxious
to get pried loose from his seat in the
Senate. however, than his distinguished
colleague. G. Depew.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

college professor says that Mars has
canals thirty-five miles wide. Wonder 81
she keeps them for export. Mr.. Shonts?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

They have dropped God Protect
France" from the French coins. This
appears to put the responsibility right
UP to Minister Clemenceai.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

Colorado's new Governor is clergy
man. Probably the State which gave
Mr.. Guggenheim to grateful nation
feels that 1t needs that kind of Cover
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

Discussions of States rights seem very
frequently to grow out OF discussions
of States wrongs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

They have shut up the book investiga-
ton. but did not forget to put in a
marker.
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The Boston Transcript complains that
newspapers throughout tho United States
seem to find pleasure IN printing curious
items OF news from the Hub MS though
Boston We're an old curiosity shop. In
stead OF city Of progress and culture.
Yet we find in the last issue of the
transcript the announcement that n bill
has been introduced in the Legislature
entitled An Act to Establish a Board
OF Registration In Chiropody." and pro-
vides that the Governor with the advice
and consent of the Council, shall ap-
point one registered medical practitioner
and two reputable chropodists, resident
in, the Commonwealth, VINO have had five
years of practical experience. who shall
constitute board OF registration in
chropody.
If Boston wishes to keep her name out
of the papers she ought to quit furnish
ing such tempting copy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
Busy High Art.

Friend: What? You're not going back 10
the stage this season." Great Artist: mo. /
have so many cash orders ahead for testimo-
malls for piano players. hair tonic.. bath soaps,
massage creams. hair bleach. headache dope,
champagne. safety razors, cigarettes, life in
surance ana chewing gum that can't find time
Tor less important thIngs.,,-P1ck
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
Pay OF conaressnen.

Il, order to secure tho most effective service,
members should be paid liberal salary THIS
strength during the last three or four decades.
The cost Of living In Washington during tho
same time has fully doubled. Notwithstanding
this fact the salary of Congressman has NOT
grOWl.-Roa noke World
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
MERELY JOKING.
A Novelty,

Novelty.
Guest: II hear you are going TO give nm
housekeeping" Host: "sh--not no loud: my
wife wants to have the satisfaction OF dis
charging the cook."--Puck.
The Way OF It.
knicker: Does he pay as he goes?' Booker.
No; he goes as he doesn't pay."-New York
Sun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

With William Fl. Taft. protecting arm,
thrown around It. the republic OF Cuba could
not fall down II it tried.-New York World
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

God for Fills creatrrsL. And Chris, "a
lie moves amongst us, expresses all this;
yea, Infinitely more than this--more than
imagination can frame or thought con-
ceivc.
Tho cross is His one administering Mt
traction. In that is concentrated the
Whole power of God. In that nil the
wealth even OF Divine love was lavished.
u that fails. all fails. and forever!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
Rhymes for To-Day
Join the Procession.
lido your worst. Mr.. Rileyl.

do your worst, Mr.. Rileyl.
TITLE Orphant Tommy's come to
our town to stay
~ And o. course we want to have him
In the old Y. NJ. G. A.,
Where we mostly have our DlfnstiG; SO
our minds were filled with gloom,
When they couldn't take In William,
cause they didn't have the room.
But now we're feeling glad again, and
nothing seems amss,
Cause they're going to build building,
that Is twice as big as this.
And because we need your help in this,
and couldn't do without,
Our collectors coming for you:
You Must
Be
out.
We are raising Of the money for to build
brand-new hall,
That's as fine as any anywheres and big
enough for all,
With readin' rooms, gymnasiums and
tennis-courts and such,
Which I know that Orphant William will
be liking OF 'em much
And now we're getting money so as we
can soon begin,
And hope You won't forget to put
YOUR contribution in:
Since We need 1t mighty badly and we
couldn't do without,
When the agent comes to see you---
You Must
Out
II. s. Fl.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

With eggs at 10 cents a dozen, n s.nse career
for Count Bonl seems like an uncalied- for ex-
travagance.-St Louis Globe. Democrat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
Boxing tho Compass.

Everybody believes that Mr.. Roosevelt I'M
tended to make a demand for tariff revision one
OF the features OF his administration Since no
became President the standpattera have sue
cessfully wrestled with. him over this question
Originally free trader. Mr. Roosevelt was
became moderate advocate thereof Going
into the presidency with the idea OF revising
the extreme Dingley schedules no soon found
himself allied with such standpatters as Shaw
and Cannon. SEQ how no has boxed the com.
pass this great issue.-Norfolk Landmark
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
q Roland For His oliver.

hope" said Sharp. that You're not mad
Miss Ms; Gaddio?" Not at NIL" replied Smart
u. lf you had only known what I think OF you
m sure you would have spoken even more
'Candldly.' '-Phiadelpha Press
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
COMMENT OF VIRGINIA EDITORS.
Trade at Home.

Winchester merchants arc prosperous. More
over. their prosperity IL solid During the last
year most Of Thorn show a record of progress
II. however. thu thousands OF dollars spent by
Winchester men and women with city mer-
chants could have been spent at home with our
own merchants. there Is SCARCELY anyone In
business here who would not have felt tho
News-Item.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
Train Robbery.

Despite the pathetic side of this spectacle
however, 1t s to be considered that the ends
sideration. The crime in question Is ono OF
atroc1ous nature and It's repetition by some
be tho moro surely safegunrded against by APP
plying the extreme. penalty Of the law In the
the quantity Of revenge against a felon So
cIety does not rise up against him and say:
You have outraged public peace, dignity and
upon you by consgning You to death or neni.
Tertiary confinement" That's not the philoso-
and penalties as provided by statutes. Rather
Is the PURPOSE to punish for exampe'a sake-to
point others who may be crlminaly disposed to
demonstrating Influence. So with Percy Mar
tin. Iie should be 50 vigorously dealt with MT
the hands Of the f.w that It may bs known
OF all men that train robbery in Virginia spells
the doom Of death for the man or men guilty
MISUNDERSTANDING News ''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
His Qualification.

Managing Director: wei. and what arc your
qualifications for the pos. OF night watchmar, D.,
Applicant: We'll. sir for one thing the
least noise wakes ine upl"-The Rystander
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BY Times Dispatch Carrier Delivery Service
in Richmond taud suburbsl. Manchester ana
DAILY -wnEkLY-suNpAY.

Entered. January q. 1908, Mt Richmond, Va,
as second.ciass matter, under act of Congress
Of March 3. 1879.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

Was the Fly Also Warned?
a black cat crossed Tom NTelnot's path
last night and this morning he swallowed
fly on a buckwheat cake.--Nelton Ga
Zette.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

Notable loneliness in the streets OF Psttsburg
since the issuing OF an order to arrest all sus,
picious Observation-Disclosures Sun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13

Texas gives signs of approaching civilization
when Its politicians may hurl about epithet.
With freedom and without fear OF sl,hseuuent
gunp!ay.-Baltimore American
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
His lonuInu,

II suppose" said Singleton. cha. you some
times times long for a little excitement TO relieve
.he monotony OF married Nfe?" ION tho con-
irlIry," replied Westerly. II frequently long
tor a little Inonoony to relieve the excitement"
--ChIcago News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
POINTS FROM pARAoRApAEas.

YEFF DAVIS declares that while he is Sen.
ator he will never wear a dress suit There
have been other Senators who sought fame
IN the sare way. We forget their names.-
Philadelphia Inquirer
Perhaps shorter definition OF graf and one
that would better At in the vocabulary OF tho
politicians Is: "a good thing that you are not
IN on."-Chicago News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-13
The Power of Public Sentiment.

Richmond. Va.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
FOLLOW
QUARTERLY MEETING
DR.. Meyer, Assisted by the
Rev. E. M. SandyS, to
Conduct Services.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA VA. DEC Zs

The quarterly meeting service, opened
ct the Free Methodist Church in South
Lee street Thursday, VIII be followed by
a series OF revival services conducted by
the pastor. the Rev. DR.. A w. Myer.
assisted by the Rev. Z. N. Sandys, of
Washington. Services were held Thurs
day and Friday. Today services were
held as follows: District quarterly con-
ference at $50 a. m; preaching. 230
p. m; praise. 7:s0 p. m; preaching. 7:4j
p. m. Tomorrow the services viii be as
follows: Sunday school, snort session. 10
a. m; preaching. 1880 a. N; sacrament.
1850 a m; old-time love feast. TO which
all are invited. 2:so D. m: young peoples
meeting, Z p m; preaching. 7:45 pm.
On New Year eve night. December 81,
a watch night service will be held from
o'clock until five minutes after mid
night. The quarterly meeting services
arc being conducted by the Rev. A c.
Miller. district elder, assisted by the
preachers Of the District
The Washington times., 1907-12-28

last evening In their home on New
Hampshire avenue The table was ef-
feCtively decorated with the Mexican
colors-green, red and white-and the
menu was Mexican.
The Comptroller Of the Currency and
Mrs. Ridgely entertained informally at
dinner last evening IN their home on
Seventeenth street
Gen. and Mrs William F. Draper were
hosts at a dinner and box party at
the BelascO Theater Thursday evening
The guests were Miss Jennings. her
house guest, Miss Parrish: Prince
Koudacheff Of the Russian embassy,
and their son, Mr.. Draper.
The italian Ambassador and the Bar
oness Mayor des Planches entertained
informally at dinner IN the embassy
Last evening the French Ambassador
and Nine. Jusserand.
Mrs. Charles J. BeH entertained in
formally at tea yesterday afternoon in
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
ALLOWED PRIZE FIGHT,
MILITIA MAN CONVICTED

DIES MONIES. Dec 2s.-Capt- Oliver
W. Kulp. of the Iowa National Guard,
commanding a Davenport company.
was convicted OF disobedience Of orders
IN falling TO stop the prize fight In
Davenport. November u, and-is TO be
reprimanded.
The verdict was communicated by the
recent court-martial 20 Governor Cum
Minis. and was disclosed today with the
findings or the executive, who says
officially that as he has no power to
increase the penalty and no desire to
lessen Il he IS compelled TO approve II.
The telegraph companies are held 20
have been absolutely without justilCa-
tion or excuse" and guilty OF gross
negligence in failing 10 deliver the tele-
grams from the adiutant general to the
captain OF the Davenport company, and
II IS decided that their course be ac-
counted for "only for their desire 10
have the exhibition take place"
The Washington times., 1907-12-28

blossoms and carried white suede
prayer book with long white satin mark
ers, at the end OF which were attached
white orchids.
The march from LOhengrin and Men
delssohn's wedding march We're played.
The ceremony was followed immedi-
ately by a breakfast IN the beautiful
home OF Mr.. and Mrs Hopewell H.
Darueille on Columbia Heights. which
was most effectively decorated with
pink and white roses, palms. and ferns
The color scheme in the drawing room
was green and white and that OF the
dining room pink and white.
Tine Invitations 20 the breakfast were
limited 10 the friends OF Miss McCabe-
Hrs Darne1lle received the guests n
a becoming gown OF ciel blue brOadcloth
and a large black picture hat trimmed
with pale bltje-carrytng a shower bOu-
quet of yiOlets and lilies of the valley.
Mr.. and Ms. Murray left later for a
Southern trip They will make their
future home In Atlanta. Ca The bride
wore n travelling dress Of gray cloth
and a gray beaver and velvet hat
trimmed with gray pOppies. and a long
travelling coat with baby lamb collar
and cuffs
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
DISCUSS NEW ROAD
At MEETING TODAY
Board of Directors of W.,
w. and q. Road to Decide
on Construction.

To decide upon the date for beginning
Of construction OF new railroad for
Washington IS the purpose Of a meeting
Of the newly elected board OF directors
OF the Washington, Westminster, and
Gettysburg Railroad Company, to be
held at the New Willard this afternoon
The plans OF the road have already been
announced and surveys OF the route
have been made, but operations have
not as yet begun.
The new board OF directors includes
three Washington hnanciers. William
II. Saunders, Robert n. Harper and A
A. Chapin. The other officers and di-
rectors are DR.. J. 3. Colgrove. presi-
dent; Walter Atlee. Baltimore, chief en-
gineer. and Edwin 2. Tnomas. Allan
Farquhar, both OF Sandy Spring, Nd: 4:
Edwin H. Miller. New York: G. II. Biz
ME and Edwin Reindollar. OF Taney-
town, Nd, and T. F. McGlone. Balu-
more. directors.
Mr.. Harper said this morning that al
though he was financially interested in
the company, he had been elected 10
the board without his knowledge and
that he would probably decide not 70
serve. on account Of his other inter
ests. Mr.. Saunders declined 10 say
what would be done IN advance Of the
meeting this afternoon.
1t Is said the line viii be about ninety
miles long, with a branch from Da-
mascus 70 Frederick OF twenty miles.
A steam road is planned and is intended
10 open the rich rural territory between
the Capital and Gettysburg and also
20 meet the demand for a direct route
20 the famous battlefield on the part OF
the thousands Of tourists that visit
Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
DENVER GIRL WEDS
RICH INDIAN CHIEF

DENVER. Dec. 2S.-News OF the we'd
ding OF Miss Cora Marie Arnold 10 Al
blno Chavarria, a full-blooded Indian at
Santa Fe. y. NJ, last Monday has
reached here
The ceremony was witnessed BY the
brides sisters. Miss Lillian and Geneva
Arnold, OF Denver.
Chavarria is wen 20 do. He IS chief
Of the Santa Clara Indians in New Mex
leo. With a large number OF his tribes
men ne was in camp here I'VE years ago.
when Miss Arnold saw him and formed
an attachment for him
Her stepfather lef. a viii IN which he
disinherited his stepdaughter because
OF her refusal 70 give up her Indian
sweetheart The sisters OF Miss Arnold
finally consented 10 the marriage. and
one month ago they went with her to
New Mexico.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Mr.. AND MRS. ROWLAND W. MURRAY,
Who Were Married This Morning Catholic Church

Miss Gertrude Francis McCabe. daugh-
ter Of the late P. Tate McCabe and Mrs.
McCabe, OF Bayswater, London, Eng
land. was married this morning at 1870
in St. Paurs Catholic Church to Row
land W. Murray. son OF the late Sir
William Murray, OF Claremont, Fife
shire.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Father Mackln. The church was
decorated with Christmas decorations.
chiefly holly. The bride. who was un-
attended. was given in marriage by
HopeweH II. Darnellle-
B. Lambs Jackson. brother Of Mrs.
Hopewen H Darneille. acted as best
man. instead of his brother, Robert
Murray, who was unavOidably detained
IN Cincinnati.
The bride looked very charming IN a
handsome point lace robe. Empire style.
made over silk and chiffon with white
satin trimmings and a semi-train. She
wore tulle veil caught up with orange
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
DIED TO SAVE WOMEN.
SUICIDES NOTE SAYS

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-Through a
note written by Henry F. Terry. pre-
vious 10 an attempt to kill himself in
San Francisco a year ago. mis- relatives
are hopeful of clearing Up the mystery
which drove him 10 end his life some
time last night IN Prospect Park.
Brooklyn. This note said, in part, that
he was dying ito save the honor OF
more than one woman and the family
from which sprung"
The letter mas never been explained
Terry comes OF a well-knOwn old fam
ily Of Brooklyn, and was reputed TO
be worth $3.50 600 largely accumulated
through the operation OF fruit farms in
California and Arizona. So far as
known 10 his relatives, there was no
cause for him TO end his life
They deny grief over his mothers
death had unbalanced him. and say that
he mad not had love affair in years.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
ARREST MAN AS THIEF
WHO GOT $I,O6I BOOTY

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S-His where
abouts betrayed 20 the police BY a COM
panion whom he had deserted IN At
lanta. Ga, a man believed 70 be L.
Clarence Zeiger. formerly a receiving
clerk OF the Long Island Express Com
pany. who disappeared on November 2
last at the same time a package con-
tanning 81, ,O61. a was missed. was arrested
today in san Francisco.
Detectives from this city are on their
way TO San Francisco TO Identify the
man. who gave his name 10 san Fran
cisco police as Fells- II he proves to
be Zeiger ne viii be brought back here
on a charge Of grand larceny.
Detective Deitz. who was assigned to
the case. traced Zeiger from this city
to Boston. and then 10 Atlanta He met
a man who said he had been travelling
with Zeiger and a woman companion
The man said Zeiger, upon reaching
Atlanta. gave him S25 end then left him.
The man betrayed Zeiger 90 the police
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
SNOW SAVES MANS LIFE;
JUMPED OFF FAST TRAIN

WINSTED, Conn, Dec. ga snow
bank saved the life of Louis vendeu to-
day. He boarded the wrong train for
Waterbury and did not discover his mis-
take uLtil the train was steaming along
at lively rate OF speed. Then he rush
ed to the car platform, climbed over
the gate and leaped.
The train was stopped as quickly as
possible and Vendeti was found half
conscious and half buried in a drift at
the bottom of a 40-foot embankment
near Still River bridge, suffering from
shock, but uninjured
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
RAILWAY CO. SUED;
$4,000 DAMAGES CLAIMED

Wilbur Orrison. by his father and next
friend, John s Orrison, has fled e
suit against the Washington Railway
and Electric Company for 5000 damages
alleged TO have been sustained BY OrTi-
son through the negligence Of the com
pary IN operating one Of it's cars.
The declaration sets forth that yotn z
OrrlsOn, December I5, 1906, while driving
a wagon along Brightwood avenue
crossing the tracks Of the trolley COM
pany at Sheridan street. a BriyhtWOOd
car struck the wagon and knocked him
TO the ground infiicting injuries TO his
hip and back
Lambert & Mclean and R H Yeat-
man are the attorneys Of OrrisoE-