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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

may divert the flow of the river from our
side, and our property, worth s2oo.0Oo.
will be ruined. Can We take this chanco2
Yours truly,
II. r.. POLLARD. Jr.
In reply to MI. Pollard's first conten-
ton, we have only to shy that the Pas
scnger md Power Company is a respon-
sible corporation, and can be made to live
up to nil its contracts. To refuse to
make a contract with 1t which Is 80 man
ifestly to the advantage or the city
simply because the company has injured
our water pipes, and is not willing to pay
more damage than 1t Is compelled to pay,
would be about MS unwlse as for citizens
to refuse to ride on It's cars or to use It's
electric lights for the same reason. The
Passenger and Power Company does not
want the city to erect a municipal plant
for manifest reasons. and II the city
should make a contract with 1t for cleo
trio power, clearly 1t would be In the
Interest Of the company to give the city
n satisfactory service; otherwise, the city
woul cancel the contract and erect its
own plant. the very thing that the Pas
senger and Power Company is trying to
prevent.
Mr.. Pollard's second contention seems
to US to have as little force as the first.
Does he mean to say that we could not
legally restrain the Passenger and Power
Company from destroying our water
power? But IL we could not do so with
out a municipal plant. how could we
protect our rights with a municipal plant?
Suppose we should erect a plant. and the
Passenger and Power Company should
do as Mr.. Pollard forecasts-divert the
flow OF water and ruin our water power
what would then become of our electric
plant? And from what source would we
get electric current to do our extra
pumping and light our streets? In the
words of Mr.. Pollard. can we take this
chance? If the Passenger and Power
Company Is going to steal our water
power, would 1t be good business for the
city to spend $3.50, 900 to erect an electric
plant which would depend on this power
for its life?
But this contingency. in either event,
is too remote to be seriously discussed.
The question is whether or not It is wise
for tho city to go in debt to erect a
municipal plant when 1t can purchase
from the Passenger and Power Company
all the current it needs as cheanly as 1t
could make 1t?
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Mr.. Pollard's View.
we have received the following cor
perish,

we have received the following comnlu-
~nication:
Editor of the Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir,-In regard to your editorial in this
mornings paper as TO tho proposition
made by the Virginia Passenger and
Power Company to sell the city current
for lighting its streets M for use at
the New Pump-House. l beg to make a
few comments.
To substantiatc my assertion that the
Passenger and Power Company will do
nothing except ''at the point OF the bay
onet," the Council will be asked to-mor-
row night to appropriate $4,000. For
what? To force the company to give Us
a fair and equitable adjustment OF the
damage they have done to our water and
gas mains by elcctrolysis. Professor Maui
ny estimated several years ago that 1t
amounted TO $1,000 The company first
offered to settle with us for $50, 900; then
offered $4,000, provided we do not make
them install the double overhead system
or. In other words, let them continue to
ruin our pipe lines, that have cost the
city over 81 900, 900,
to reflect on the gentlemen who repre-
sent the company HERE. 1 nave a high
regard for all OF them, inc believe they
have the interest OF the city at heart.
NOW, Just two questions:
'Flrst-ls 1t wise for one OF the most
valuable, certainly the most necessary.
asset OF the city tthe Water Works. to
be dependent on an outside concern, that
might give us lots of trouble?
Second-Suppose we abandon the Old
Pnmp-Fiouse property and make no use OF
1t for five or ten years. The Virginia
Passenger and Power Company own the
Islands IN the river ana by building dams,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
A Sure Remedy.

According to reports sent out from Fort
Reno, okl., the negro soldiers at that
post had formed a conspiracy to murder
every white officer, beginning with Cap
tain Edgar A. Macklin, against whom. 1t
IL said. many negroes at the post ener-
tain a grudge as a result OF tho affair
at Brownsville. II is further reported
that a suspicion rests upon negro sol
oilers at Niebrara. Neb.. and at three
other points.
In view Of these and other similar re-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
Rhymes for
Wanted: A Ghost-Laver.

Wv dlLtcQs "A GHOSl-LayeT.
I'VE nra In receipt of q circular from
Prof. Matthews and confederates plead
ing with us to use tho List of 800 Skim
pified Words.
DHoM N I thought you were
n Thar any door-nail one could find
Meseemed that was what l had read
OWNED.
Methought your interment GRAFTON
Had lately been given by Ted,
And you had won thanks from the nation
AS dead.
Medreamed that your no-bituary
Was written, with fit epitaph;
And | had begun to grow merry
And laugh.
But here, by the land OF tho living
Nay, In it!-yoi leap from your sneet.
And kick, with delight past forgiving,
Your feet.
And cry: "It is I-give me welcome!
Pin clusters of roses on met
To US-who had watched your grim knell
come
With glee!
Phonetics. with b%itterest ire,
Your coming to life ] observe.
But confess that / greatly admire
Your nerve.
But ghosts no more glide down the
Railways:
Doc. Matthews, come!-haven't you
read
spooks, to win honor, must always
Stay dead?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW.
Fine Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks
and Other Birds on Exhibit.

The Virginia Poultry Association will
hold its annual show In this city. begin
ming January 22d and continuing to tho
goth. The exhibit will be In the build
ing, corner Of Fifth and Broad Streets,
recently occupied by Herman Schmidt,
retail grocer
In this building the association will
probably have on exhibition tho finest
lot of poultry they have ever shown to
the Virginia public. DIR. BURLINGTON, the
president of the association. announces
that at the urgent request of many APP
p~llcants, the entry lists will be kept open
until January 18th. Mr.. s. 8. stansbury
will be the superintendent OF the ex-
hibits,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
HOME FOR
Colored Man Remembers Institu-
ton in His Last Will.

In tho Chancery Court yesterday the
will OF tho late w. B.. Lyons, a we'll
known colored barber, was admitted to
probate, with George w. Lewis, a col
ored lawyer, as administrator. The dead
barber's estate was valued at $4,000 He
gave various sums to colored charitable
institutions, asgregating something over
$4,000, and also the sum OF 500 to the
Virginia Home for I~ncurables. The ball
ance of the estate goes in fee simple to
b;s wife nc. tH H4 .e H
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Mr.. Blair Returns.

Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Rob
ert ". Blair has returned from Washing
ton, d, c., where he attended the recent
conference of Yirginians. Mr.. Blair. was
not present during the entire proceedings
but NE is OF opinion that the Manchester
postmastership and the Fredericksburg
f%aetional contest we've among the matter.
discussed.
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Week Of PRAYER.

The Presbyterian week OF prayer SER
vice, held last night at the Grace Street
Rev. Donald McYaren, secretary Of tho
Bible Society of Virginia. DR.. McLaren's
subject was Tho Christian Ministry
The services will be continued zach night
Rev. Russell Cecil D. D., will speak on
"Missions-Home and Foreign"
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MR.. FORD EXoNERATED.
Driver of Ambulance Not Re-
sponsible for Striking Man.

sponsible tor Striking Man.
Mr.. Roy Ford. one Of the drivers Of
the city ambulance, who was charged
with reckless driving and knocking down
and injuring Mr.. w. L Armstrong at
the corner of Foushee and Broad Streets
on the night Of January "a. was COM
pletely exonerated Of the charge In tho
Police Court yesterday morning.
Mr.. Armstrong said that he had fallen
while trying to board o street car, and
the ambulance, which was passing at
the time, did not see him in time to
avoid the accident. Mr.. Armstrong held
Mr.. Ford blameless.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Asked what he thought of Alexander
Berkman and Emma Goldman. DR.. Gre
CORY Gershung. noted Russian revolu-
ZIONIST, replied: Nothing" Which re-
tort. when you come to think Of it,
covers the situation quite deity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
Mr.. Lowry AWAY

Internal Revenue collector NJ. *. Lowry
is In Alexandria attending tho United
States District Court MS a witness. 1t Ia
understood that Mr.. Lowry. also went over
to Washington to meet the Virginia Re-
publicans who have been in session there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Hon. Morgan Treat states that .even
among Virginia Democrats 1 know n few
~level-headed men," The others, apparent
ly, are so level-headed thai they never
gave Hon. Morgan a chance to know
them,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

h Republican leaders who are said
to be planning a Concerted attack on
MIR. Roosevelt should bear in mind that
they are dealing with a nan not afraid
to face any kind of music.
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OLD o

EARLY SOUTHERN MAGAZINES AND
OTHER LITERARY PROPERTY. CASH
PAID FOR LIBRARIES OR SMALL
LOTS. WILL GALL, CITY OR eouN-
TRY. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU HAVE.
4LIBRARiAN,N
R4.!o.. Rox,s 13a RICHMOND. VA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Mr.. Jerome is laying plans to keep
the yellow journals of New York away
from the Thaw trial. Doubtless the Even
Ing Post expects to make a scoop out
of this.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

A lady from Navesink, N. j., has just
completed a vain search of many thou
sands OF miles for her missing husband.
Som women would not recognize a hint
IL they were introduced to it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

The per capita consumption of pIg-iron
this year Is figured at $50 pounds. Any
reader OF this item who consumes his
full share can probably lay claim to a
pig iron constitution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Virginians at the Richmond last night
were John e. Morris. Orange; Fl. NJ.
White. Dillwyn; j. A. Barham. Hampton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Following are the virginians who are
at Ford's: B. p. Draper, Blackstone: w.
e. Andrews. South Hill; J.. P. Colwell,
New Castle.
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COMMENT OF VIRGINIA EDITORS

A Sure Crop.
From all reports the largest crop in view in
Virginia just now Is tho crop OF prospective
candidates for the Democratic nomination for
A Sectional Kick.
Tho jamestown Exposition, Norfolk. Va
IS the heading of a comprehensive. well ar
Jamestown Tereentennial. contained in The
World Almanac and encyclopedias for 1907.
town Exposition Company Is keeping its prom
Use to give this side Of Hampton Roads a fair
deal-just another proof. II proofs were needed,
that tho exposition press bureau is still working
hard in the interest OF Norfolk.-Newport News
Times-Herald.
Class Distinction.
Institute have adopted resolutions ~condemnlng
the insubord!nate conduct~of the Third Glass
last SATURDAY. night. It seems to have been sn
Landmark.
The Other Slide.
The Savannah Morning News thinks the Gus
toms houses OF the country which do not col
expenses should BIO abolished. Instancing the
y yea W We're en s4.5e and exp expenses s' ssr7.Ts. and that
Mt Tappahannocl., Va. With no receipts and
expenses amounting 70 a SSH, It - says p n,. There .ns
10 io oAiAS W y ~" o"N
no good reason for their existence our con-
| temporary seems to lose sight Of the Sact that
collecting revenue Is hut ono OF the many
| duties performed by a customs house. Take the
two cited above as illustrations. While one. OF
them COLLECTS no revenue at all and the other
none worth mentioning, both are a great con-
yenience to the small shipping in their respec-
tive localities. Abolish them and the owners
and masters OF the numerous small boats now
registered at these offices would have to go
scores II not hundreds of miles to secure :neces-
snry papers-an Inconvenience and hardship to
which they should not Q subjected. Virginia
Pilot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

New York Is to have a new office
building containing forty-eight stories of
high life. It should be called the maya
zine building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

From present indications. 1t appears
that the man who predicted a very severe
winter must have had his prophetic eye
on the coal trust.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Hon. S. Gordon Cumming. OF Hampton,
was here yesterday. arguing a case in
the State Supreme Court. Mr.. Cumming
was mixing with his friends at Murphy's
during the evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Probably the German scientist who
claims to have seen smoke on the moon
ordinarily takes Scotch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Hartman buys railroads for his leisure's
Requirement, but no one knows what he
really does with his money
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Still, the railroads should not be sur
prised If people begin referring to 1t as
the blockhead system.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Commonwealth's Attorney C. w. Rob-
inson n Justice B. B.. Semmes. of New
port News, came UP yesterday from
C~hickahominy Swamp, where they had
been duck -hunting. 1t is understood that
the friends of Mr.. Robinson are looking
with favor upon him to succeed to tho
circuit bench in that district. Tho in
cumbent Is Judge J.. w. G.. Blackstone,
of Accomac. Mr.. Robinson Ia regarded
as n fine lawyer and a man OF admirable
judicial capacity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Those who turned over q new leaf jan
uary LIST are now beginning to feel around
to make sure that the old one isn't too
securely gummed down.
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"Td like to meet this man Rockefeller de-
clared the sultan OF Turkey. 'Sayest thou SO.
sire ~ II dost! I'd Ike to compare his as
sortment OF indictments with my little collec-
ton OF ultimatums ."-Colnmbus Press.
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DECORATING the Cakes.

Hubby-My pet you will pardon me. bu,
Whey almost in tears)-o Tom, And
tried to make them so pretty for you with
that pyrograph set you give rne.-Boston
TRANSCRIPT.
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In its widest dreams Brownsville
never anticipated any uch spotlight eff
fects as these.
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An Implication,

Thought you said you were n mind reader?'.
said the caller. 80 / am replssd the pro-
fsssor. wei, why do you hesitate? Why
don't you read my mind?'' I'm searching
for t.'-Yonker Statesman,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Scratch a prophet of disaster. and hnd n
fnancier whose inflated stocks have slumped.-
New York Mall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

A Kentucky man has filed a petition
for divorce which contains only ten lines.
But it's a safe gamble that they weren't
the sort falling in pleasant places.
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MERELY JOKING.
Relief in the eaby's cries.

Relief in the Baby's Cries.
when 1t cries2 ?"
'she used to. until we discovered that tho
neighbors preferred to hear the ha~by.'-clsve-
land Lender
Potatoes Looking Up.
Bncon-1 see potatoes in France are nearly
double the price OF last year.
Esbert-Ah! They've probably got their eyes
open.-YonlSery Statesman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
Tvler-Phillips Mule Case.

Revolving news is again coming from
Nicaragua.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
Potatoes Looking Up.
Faith and Worka.
A Great Comparison.

Boston Girl-Do you believe in MARRIAGE
Chicago ~Girl-Belieye In 1t? Gee! ! practise
it.-Cieveland Leader.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
People Seen in
Public Places

Mr.. George T.. Hart, OF Ronnolsc, n
member of tho firm Of Morris and Hart,
expert stcnograpliers. ~ here taking the
report of the proceedings of the legls-
lative committee which Is looking into
the book question, and Is stopping at the
Hotel Allen. Mr.. Hart Is n prominent
Republican. and has served several terms
in the Board OF Aldermen in the Magic
City. He Is n most pleasant gentleman,
and males friends easily wherever he
goes.
Roanoke Is booming" he said last
night, and our people are not much ex-
ercIsed over politics ut this time. They
arc attending to business and making
money. There Is one thing which has
been bobbing up at recent sessions of the
Legislature, however, upon which all our
people are united. and that is the propo-
sition to change the method Of the as
sessment of the rolling stock of railroad
companies. Roanoke Is for the present
plan, and all we ask for is to be left
alone in this matter, for the assessment
now made and collected there means d
great deal to our people"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Mr.. James b. Blanks, OF Petersburg,
Grand Secretary of the Royal Arcanum
in Virginia, was at Murphy's last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Recent RETURNS from South Dakota and other
le-you-wait'' points give a hard Jolt
TO the ancient contention that marriages are
made in heaven."-New York Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Upon general superstition. not necessarily
based upon exact statistics, there are more
frosh people in this country than fresh eggs.
Baltimore Sun,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

All will be forgiven the President # he
will only firmly resolve to confine him
self hereafter to one special message pc,
day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Skyscrapers Will be no name for New York's
projected office buildings. They'll stick SO far
through the sky that the clouds will look lika
part OF lower Broadway on a wet dny.-New
York American.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Now that they have abolished passes the
railroads no longer have a plausible excuse
for killing their passengers.-Cleveland Leader.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Entered. January q, IS n. Richmond Va.
as second class matter, under act OF Congress
OF March 3. 1879.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Are you going to run for the Legisla-
ture next fall?" former Delegate Samuel
[. Kelley was asked In one OF the lobbies
last ight. his name having frequently
been mentione das a probtble nspirant.
Il think not" he replied, but l will
tell you what I am going to do. I will
leave in a few days for an extended
Southern trip lin the interest of tho
jamestown Exposition. I will go to Ten
nessee and Alabama, and appear before
the Legislatures in an effort to induct
them to make appropriations. I suppose
l shall be gone n month or six weeks"
Mr.. Kelley is a very strong speaker,
and. besides. he is a good mixer. and will
make friends easily among the members.
Senator Aubrey L. Strobe. of Amherst,
who is here sitting as a member of tho
book investigating committee, Is regis
tered at Murphy's.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Someone has suggested that we should have
n new national anthem. How about Turn
the Rascals Out?'-LoulsVtll Courier-Jour-
nal. $3.50
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POINTS FROM PHOTOGRAPHERS.

yIID HERMAN's hance is not going TO de-
sert him because Mr.. Cans Is his profes-
- sional superior. Not when defeat nean ms
forty per cent. OF the nuggets.-New York
Mail.
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q rMmey@slas Rigpatrh
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BY Times Dispatch Carrier Delivery Service
In Richmond land suburbs), Manchester and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

plant which would depend on this power
for its life?
But this contingency. in either event,
is too remote to BIO seriously discussed.
The question is whether or not It is wise
for tho city to go in debt to erect a
municipal plant when it can purchase
from the Passenger and Power Company
all the current it needs as cheaply as II
could make it?
Those Republican leaders who are said
to be planning n Concerted attack on
Mr.. Roosevelt should bear in mind that
they are dealing with a man not afraid
to face any kind of music.
Hon. Morgan Treat states that .'even
among Virginia Democrats 1 know a few
~level-headed men," The others, apparent
ly, are so level-headed that they never
gave Hon. Morgan a chance to know
them.
Asked what he thought of Alexander
Berkman and Emma Goldman. DR.. Gre
CORY Gershung. noted Russian revolu-
ZIONIST, replied: Nothing" Which re-
tort. when you come to think Of it,
covers the situation quite deity.
Mr.. Jerome is laying plans to keep
the yellow journals of New York away
from the Thaw trial. Doubtless the Even
Ing Post expects to make a scoop out
OF this.
h per capita consumption of plg-iron
this year Is figured at $50 pounds. Any
rapHn~ nf This tom ,,,h l. 4
full share can probably lay claim to a
pig iron constitution.
a lady from Navesink, N. j., has Just
completed a vain search of many thou
sands Of miles for her missing husband.
Some women would not recognize a hin
II they were introduced to 1t.
New York Is to have a new office
building containing forty-eisht stories of
high life. 1t should be called the maya
zine building.
From present indications. 1t appears
that the man who predicted a very severe
winter must have had his prophetic eye
on the coal trust.
All will be forgiven the President II he
will only firmly resolve to confine him
self hereafter to one special message pc,
day.
A Kentucky man has filed a petition
for divorce which contains only ten lines.
But it's q safe gamble that they weren't
the sort falling In pleasant places.
Those who turned over q new leaf jan
uary LIST are now beginning to feel around
to make sure that the old one isn't too
securely gummed down.
In It's widest dreams. Brownsville
never anticipated any such spotlight eff
fects as these.
Probably the German scientist who
claims to have seen smoke on the moon
ordinarily takes Scotch.
Still, the railroads hould not be sur
prised II people begin referring to 1t as
the blockhead system.
Hartman buys railroads for his leisure's
Requirement, but no one knows what he
really does with his money.
Revolving news is again coming from
ot.n a, ~ ntN#
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

may divert the flow of the river from our
side, and our property, worth 5000 600,
will be ruined. Can we take this chance?
Yours truly,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

A Sure Crop.
From all reports the largest crop in view in
Virginia just now Is tho crop OF prospective
candidates for the Democratic nomination for
Star.
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