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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

ITeSlueut /
Senator RedAold Iaoctor, OF yerr1,nt. Is
ono OF tho largest holders in municipal real
estate in tho country.
Donald Grant Herring has won the Cecil
Rhodes scholarship to Oxford University,
England from Now Jersey. Herring halls
from bloomsbury. Pa. and Ia q member OF
tho senior class In Princeton.
Daniel A. Campbell, Just appointed post
master of Chicago. is Senator aud a lawyer
of tho State. He is known as "the silent
man." and his leadership in tho Senate OF
late years has boon absolute
Lord Aberdeen's sons. the Hon. Dudley and
the Hon. Archie Gordon, have strongly do
veloped mechanical apttudes and worked for
II time as ordinary apprentices IN one OF
the big shipbuildlng yards in Aberdeen.
a bronze statue OF John w. Mackny. in
miners costume. ia to be unveiled at Reno
next September. on the occasion OF tho dedl-
cation. Of the Maokay School OF Mines, given
to the University of Nevada by Mr.. Macltay.
EN- Governor William T.. Douglas. Of Mas
sachusetts has announced himself M n
candidate for election to tho governorshlp,
lie makes this announcement lust after ar
irving homo after spending <he winter at
Palm Beach. Fla.
James r. Hill never locks his office desk
/ ana allows mono Of hls immediate employee
10 lock theirs, Not long ago an employo
| who violated tho rulo found that n ocksmlth
| had opened the offending desk before his
| arrival the next morning.
Prof. w. Is. Brooks, OF tho Johns uopkins
| University, will join DR.. a. G. Mayer, the
| director, OF the tropical marine laboratory
Of the Carnegie Institute, at Nassau this
| month for geological research In tho deep
waters OF the Bahamas,
| Tho Prusslan Ministry OF Education has
\ appointed Prof, Felix Adler as Theodore
4 Roosevelt ofessor IN the University Of Ber-
In for tho year loos;'e. UPON the nomlna-
where he ,hOlds the chair OF Iolltica and
3 social ethics
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

velt radlcaism, 1T Will put Itself iii
position to make M aggressive CAM
pasn such SIS It made in 1873 and
again in 1893
"1'aclk to first principles" would tltcn
be ita motto. and "up witt, the Consti-
tuition and down with usurpntion" It's
battle cry. witt, such II platform and
tho right man IN the lead. Success
would DO in sight from the start.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
Merely Joking

Az Advertised.
Patient: ~ thought yo,i extracted tcetl,
Dentist: wei. You stIll lave tho min.
haven't Ou?"---I.ifc.
Highly 1nDrnbniic.
a Ehtor ;.,n = wish knew what our lady
Assistant: "why don't you send out n
circular letter ana ask them 2"
nui.pr' irent heavens. man, do you s,ip-
pose they know Pluck
How IIc Won II.
4. Ma a, You didn't steal this
Prisoner: NO, sir"
Msaslstrate: "rhcn how ala you got lt9"
Masrtlatc. WI" ! was ".' t i bet BEL y.
PRISONER: bet friend that I could
tnkn It away from the man who says
stole it"---1llustrntcd Bits.
In the Fifth Avenue sundny- School.
Tenchcr: why must We always be kind
to tho poor, Ethcl?,
Ethel Slightly Mixed: "Becnuse among
, .na snndry and manifold changes OF this
may become rlch."--LppIncotts Magazine.
a Gallant Victory.
no% wn ssorsa sreot victory yesterday
"Delmns wanted the windows I'M ana no
The Young Man.
At r. NJ
May. tho grand piano str,inmnE
Wonders II he's ever coming
AT HAS,
Mother. nodding Ter her sewing
wonders II he's ever going.
Washington Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
An Estimutc Of Bryan.

We doubt II there Is single Senator or
Representative from Virginia who regards
Mr.. Bryan as other than plausible dream
CIR, lacking in constructive craftsmanship.
or who believes in his heart II placed In
the presidential chair Mr.. Bryan would pro-
poso practical measures for or seriously aid
In the solution OF the problems now be-
fore the people, along lines consistent with
Democratic traditions and principles; and
vet II one OF these men has had the courS
ago to express the belief that Bryan's nom
nation would be n serious mistake, We hnve
seen no account Of It, though Major Daniel.
in the enrnestncss with which he combats
the Bryan railroad ownership proposition.
itate on occasion to pronounce another nom
nation OF tho Ncbraskan impol.tic and un-
W!se-Stnunton Dispatch,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

! subject Of prayer? Then you nro In
danger II yo,t cannot usk Gods pres
enrc to go with you
THIS to be IL test OF universal MP.
plication? IL everything to l,e n sub
iect OF prayer Certainly. SO says
Phtll, when lie writes: "rn everything
W prayer and suppllcation. with
thanksgiving. let your requests BIO
nndc known unto Cod"
Prayer moves the Hand which moves
the world What battles has It not
fought! Whit victories has It not
won! What burdens has 1t not liglitcn-
ed! What wounds hns it not hcnlcd
It is the wealth OF poverty; tho refuge
OF afflction; tile strength OF wcnls-
ness; tho light of darkness.
Prayer changes wenkl.css into ON
Impotence. 1t lins only two limits. Tho
first: It's range Is confined to the
promises--but within these. what n
store OF blcssings! The second: God
Will grant, or deny, our requests as 1t
Is best for His glory and our own
good. And ono day wc will bless His
holy name not less for what He gave
than for what He withheld.
BY prayer Gods children can reckon
on Immediate assistance. Prayer sonrs
beyond the cagle's flight. It travels
farther and faster than light. Rising
IN the heart OF the believer 1t cntors
into the very eur of God. It Is n tele-
graph which connects heaven and
earth; tho sinner and the Saviour; the
humblest home of piety and tho throne
OF grace. And the reply is on the road
before the want is expressed. Hear
the voice OF tho Lord: Before they
call I will answer. and while they arc
yet speaking I will hear"
Prayer is confident 1t is easy to
know the knock of a bcggar But
how different Is the entrance OF the
child! Why are Gods people bold?
Because God is my Father. He bids
mo come. Oh. child OF God. pray on!
Gods people arc moro dear to Him
than our children are to us. And will
we refuse tho request Of our child7
We have Hrs word that He will hear
and answer. Then why doubt any
more?
Pray ont With holy boldness claim
His promise and in due time you shall
receive His blessing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
In BROOKLYN.

park slopcly-What! A death in the
Remsen family This is terribly sud-
den. Who is It?
Livingston Adams--Mrs. Remsen's cid
est rubber plant died early this morning,
before they could get a forlst.-Puck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

The Mrs Won Claussen incident is
said to be closed up. In which the
incident differs somewhat from Mrs.
Won Claussen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

II all plans naterialize. there will be
a regular sumner colony at the North
Pole around August LIST next.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Wisconsin also has senatorial dead
lock. but few rays OF light seem
to be alreadt stealing through the
keyhole.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

It's about 1mc for John Temple
Graves to explain that it was only d slip
Of the larynx, anyway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Rhode Island has only one rcpresen-
tative in the Shnate. but some say that
he Is most OF it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Governor Cumming. OF iowa. is reported to
be the administration candidate for Vice
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

According to Professor Brander Mat
thcws. Just 100000 PERSONS now use the
simple spelling. Thd nos still have It..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Firc-escapes have just been Installed
at the White House. Wallace, BeIlamy
Storer ami others who found a fire
there used the front door.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

The Cubans call Mr.. Taft "the joll,
man" Foraker on tho other hand, CALI
him down.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

William Ellis Corey is going to
spend his honeymoon abroad All
Pittsburg's luck is not bad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Colonel Bryan Is certainly unfortunate
| Tho Hon. Joe Bailey tho Texan brnlnstorn.
| has come out for tho perpetual candidate
| Rochester Post Express
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Colonel George Harvey, having de.
scribcd MI. Roosevelt as "a spectacle
of blatant probity yawning on a PIN
nacle OF df-approbation,' had best get
right to work on his punchirg-bag.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

year" Nincteen-seYen appears to be
a Quaker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

What kind OF rates are the life In
surance companies quoting on baseball
umpires?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

However. as IL is rich mans cpnspi-
racy." most Of us will be ablc to prove nm
aiib by not being able to uualify.-1ndinnn-
polls News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Filming Standard 6ll is poor sport for
those who happen II use kerosene.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

The Times-Dispatch is now nearly
Standing alone as the organ and cham
pion OF thh Southern Confedcracy.-
Tazewell Republican.
That is VERY far from the fact; but
if it were true. it would wear its
unique badge of distinction with pride
and glory In It's honorable Isolation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Bryan Is an advocate OF good roads, and
ne would nave them good all tho way up to
the White Housc.--l'hilndclphia Press,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

nusincss Office ........sis a. Main street.
Washington bureau. sd2.7 Munsey building
Manchester Durcau...... .11o2 Hull street,
Petersburg Burcau.....4o ". Sycamore St
Lynchburg Bureau. ais Eighth ST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Ex-Congrcssman Wadsworth has at
last got his namo on the Ananas
Clubs waiting-list.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

The D. a. r. might care to accept-H
chapter charter from he Peaceful League.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
Trees ut the Expo.
IIcnrst's Revolt.

Mr.. Hearst has practically declared that
he Will organize new party. The under
standing Is that he viii be the presidential
candidate OF this party. This is not n sur
prise to people who know Mr.. Hearst. and
he will not be much OF loss to the Demo-
cratic party. In fact up to this time he
has been a decided disadvantage. Third
parties have never counted for much in this
country. and Mr.. Hearsts party will follow
the fate OF other independent movements
SouthsIde Vjrctnian
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
Go Into the Reason

u a i H.H' i b
OF our popularity with
the public in the laun-.
dcring II fine linen.
ladies' shirt waists,
etc, and You will find
that 1t lies In tho fact
Of our careful and Of
ficlont methods, In
laundering, No ono
Will give your linen
tho beautiful color and
fine finis., that 1t gets
at the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Entered. January 81 1903. at Richmonh.
Va, Us second-clnss matter. under act OF
Congress OF March 8. 1878.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

A notable revlv.l in 'swords-to-
plowshares" quotations is now on.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Now Andrew, the famous giver OF
medals, has got a nice little ono Of
his own.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Senator Cullom says tina, .windle In
railway stocks ought to be punished by a
JAIL sentence. Senator Cullom Is quito az
old-fashloned as he looks. --Kansas City Star
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
POINTS FROM PHOTOGRAPHERS

WYE are asked to believe as evidence OF
w the spread OF the telephone habit tina,
a minister recently surprised HIS con
gregatIon by giving out HYMN double II (.
educational Telephone Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Any bets against tho Lawmakers for
tho pennant?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

HOW TO CALL TIMES DISPATCH
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

BY Times Dispatch Carrier Delivery Ser
vice in Richmond tand suburbs). Manehes-
ter. and Petersburg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Senator Redhod IAoctor, of verr1,nt. Is
one Of tho largest holders In municipal real
~ In ho !
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

BY MAIL. Ono Six Three One
POSTAGE PAID. Year. Mos. Mos Mo-
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Ohios poet laureate" has obtained a al.
vorce from her husband. who derded fier
work and abused the muse. Cruel man !!
How could he add to the woes OF one whose
official duty 1t was TO make Cincinnati
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
COMMENT or VIRGINIA. EDITORS.
The Difference,

Inc Difference. stSts
Tho radicalism advocated by Tho Demo.
cratic party Is not socialism or paterna!s,n
But Mr. Rooserelt's war on wealth is a bid
to the proletariat, which did not exist in JET.
ferson's day. His suggestion TO tax all cor.
porations la a recrudescence In another form
of ideas that were killed In the Federal
convention. True some good men favored
giving more powers. but they were expressy
refused. Bryan and Roosevelt. are as differ.
ent. as chalk is from cheese.--DanvilIc Reg
lister.
Convention In the South.
The question as to titl advlsabiity OF
nominating Southern candidate for the
presidency Is SO thoroughly in embryonic
status that II Is doubtful whether 1T should
materially figure in the choice OF the con
vcntion city. The South as a section ought
not, in our opinion. to press the matter
and. a matter OF fact II seens indisposed
to do So Tho logic OF tho situation suggests
that we first walt to hear from tho Northern
wing of the Democratic party before regard
ing existing conditions as furnishing an
opening for any well defined, concerted
course Of Southern action. But even with
this feature OF the case eliminated. there
seems much plausible room for tho c'tnten.
tion that tho next National Democratic Con
vention should DO held in Baltimore
Lynchburg News.
Trees ut the Expo. 4
welfare and Industrial progress. 1t ia peril.
nent that at such cxpositlona rs the one
to BIO opened here next week complete
and comprehensive exhibit Of arboreal cul
ture be displayed. Very frequently The
farmer or the park keeper neglecis n graZ.t
and stately tree FOR want OF knowledge thai
would enable him to eliminate tho cause oil
its decay. the Injurious insect or tho dis
ease that has forced the to Its duty ir
removing the unsightly dead or dying tree
Portsmouth Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Friday is the great day. Get you,
tickets ready!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Doubtless It fet ike old times to
Charleston.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Tho railroads nre said to be willing to
give the two-ccnt fare proposition trial
In tho courts. probably.-st Joseph News
Press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

Because God is my Father. He bids
mo come Oh. child OF God. pray on!
Gods people arc moro dear to Him
than our children are to us. And will
we refuse tho request OF our child?
We have Els word that He will hear
and answer. Then why doubt any
more?
Pray on! With holy boldness claim
His promise, and in due time you shall
receive His blessing!
-@--------= Vts. .z
The Times-Dlspatch is now nearly
Standing alone as the organ and cham
pion OF thh Southern Confedcracy.-
Tazewell Republican.
That is very far from the fact; but
If it were true. it would wear its
unique badge Of distinction with pride
and glory in Its honorable isolation.
@=---
Colonel George Harvey, having de.
scribcd MI. Roosevelt as "a spectacle
of blatant probity yawning on PIN
nacle OF sdf-approbation." had best get
right to work on his punching bag.
--
Firc-escapes have Just been installed
at the White House. Wallace, Bellamy
Storer ami others who found a fire
there used the front door.
The Mrs Won Claussen Incident is
said to be closed up. In which the
incident differs somewhat from Mrs.
Won Claussen.
Wisconsin also has a senatorial dead
lock- but a few rays OF light seem
to be alreadf stealing through the
keyhole.
II all plans 11aterialize. there will be
a regular sumner colony ut the Nortl,
Pole around August 1st next.
tattve in the Senate. but some say that
he Is most OF it.
It's about dino for John Temple
Graves to explain that 1t was only d slip
Of the larynx, anyway.
The Cubans call Mr.. Taft "the jolly
man." Foraker on tho other hand, calls
him down.
What kind OF rates are the life in
surance companies quoting on baseball
umpires?
Now Andrew, the famous giver OF
medals, has got a nice little ono OF
his own.
Ex-Congrcssman Wadsworth has at
last got his namo on the Ananlas
Clubs waiting-list.
William Ellis Corey is going to
spend his honeymoon abroad All
Pittsburg's luck is not bad.
According to Professor Brander Mat
thews. Just 100000 PERSONS now use the
simple spelling. Thd nos still have It..
Nineteen-six was Known as a quake
year" Nincteen-seYen appears to be
a Quaker.
The D. a. r. might care to accept~H
chapter charter from he Peaceful League.
A notable revival in "swords-to-
plowshares'' quotations is now on.
Filming Standard Oil is poor sport for
those who happen tp use kerosene.
Any bets against tho Lawmakers for
the pennant?
Friday is the great day. Get your
tickets ready!
Doubtless It feIt like old times to
Charleston.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21

never locks his office desk
Of hls Immediate Employee
Not long ago an cmployo
rulo found that n locksmlth
offending dcsle before his
OprO Inn a 81 tG
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-23
GREATER MINERAL POINT
The Old Town a Busy Business
Center.
THE REVIVAL OF MINING
Engine House and Machine Shops
to be Built for the M. p e. n.
R'y and the Zinc Company.
CHANGED CONDITIONS.

| It goes without saying that Mineral
Point is prosperous, and that the
prospects for the city's growth are
very encouraging. Stock raising and
dairying have brought prosperity tC
the entire blue grass region of Wis
consin. Farm lands which only few
years ago sold for from S25 to $40 per
acre, now sell from $40 to 800 pei
out the lead and zinc district has great
ly increased the value Of ore fields
and given employment to thousands
of miners, many of whom have return
ed from mining camps Of the far west.
Mineral Point is fortunately situated
in the heart of q section of country
rich in agricultural and mineral re-
sources. That the city will largely
share in the prosperity that is to come
from fuller developement Of these re-
cources is gratifying to all who have
the city'S interests at heart. The Off
cials of the Mineral Point Zinc COM
pany are alive to existing conditions,
and they have not only been securing
leases of valuable mining lands in
this and adjoining counties, but are
preparing to make extensive improve
ments to the company's great plants in
Mineral Point. The nature of the
work contemplated establishes the fact
that these plants are to remain here
permanently. An engine house and
machine shops for the M. 2. & n.
railway and the Mineral Point Zinc
company are to be built on the west
side of the railroad track and just
south of the acid plant. Other build
ings are to be erected, and changes
made in and around the works. The
company intends to occupy the zinc
fields of Wisconsin and northern
Illinois, and Mineral Point is to con-
tinue the center of the company's
activities.
Mr.. Palmer of New York City,
president of the New Jersey Zinc
company, accompanied by August
Hecksher, of New York City, D. B.
Jones, J. H. Janeway Jr., OF Chicago,
directors and Walter D. Main of
Chicago, (treasurer), came here by
special train on Tuesday. They were
on tour of inspection of the proper
ties of the zinc company and the M. P.
& N. railway company. Previous to
their arrival here they visited mines
In Shullsburg, Hazel Green, Mihlin,
Highland and Linden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-23
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
Mrs. James Aid.

Died, on May 10, 1907, at 1870 d, m,
Mrs. James Aid, at her home two and
one half miles east of the city. Her
husband preceded her to the grave in
March, 1905.
Mrs. James Aid was born in the
county West Meath, Ireland, January
s, 1888. Her maiden name was
Mary Mccormick. When six years
of age she came to America with her
parents, to Boston, Mass, later COM
ing to Wisconsin where she resided
until her death. In May 1867 she was
united in marriage to Mr.. James Aid.
To this union nine sons were born,
all having grown to manhood, and
were present during her sickness and
at the time of her death. All that
loving hands could do was done to
stay the messenger of death but all in
vain. She seemed anxious to meet
her partner, for so many years in this
life and death came to her peacefully.
Though her death was not unexpected,
1t has cast gloom upon her children
and upon the community where she
lived. Wednesday and Thursday
hundreds of sorrowing friends viewed
the remains at her late home.
The funeral took place on Fri
day morning at 10 o'clock from
st. Paui's Catholic church. with In
terment in ST. Paul's Catholic ceme-
terry, and was one of the largest fun
erals ever held in this community.
Rev. Father Aid, son of the deceased,
was celebrant of the Mass. Rev.
Father Mccormick of Burlington,
Iowa, brother of the deceased, Dea-
con, Rev. Father Barry of Hollandale,
Wis, cousin of the deceased, Sub
deacon, Father O'Reilly of Ridgeway,
Wis, Master of Ceremonies. Father
O'Kieffe, pastor, preached the sermon,
in which he paid high tribute to the
deceased, speaking of her great chari-
ty and piety. Father Aid pronounced
the absolution.
The active pail bearers were her
eight sons, namely: Perry of Shulls-
burg, John of Highland, Edward of
Mineral Point, Thomas of Dodgeville,
James of Mineral Point, William of
Dodgeville, Joseph of Mineral Point
and Francis of Mineral Point. The
honorary pail bearers were Henderson
Rain, Frank Cooking, John II. Toay,
John Laverty, Dave Walsh and John
Sullivan. The floral offerings were
many and beautiful