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umnary shrnks in diameter by of condensation and
crysalizaon, the time when the earth will fall
into the sum- to be consumed it were by the intense
heat and although this is placed untold ages in the
future this writer urges that after all the may be
hell OF orthodoxy, on the theory that it would
tainy be hot enough
From perusa of his article the subject one almost
fails to grasp his purpose In the article
be taken as bit of grim satire, humor, but when
also consider the fact that he has sought twist and
tort the great scientists relative being
senent, induced the belief that he means what
ne says and intended his production criticism of the
philosophy of materalsm expounded by 1Iaecke and
other thinkers.
In the first place the gradual approach of the earth
towards the is fact in nature, but that approach is
imperceptby slow that it is impossible give mathe
NAUTICAL calculation. There be question that with
shrinkage in the diameter of the there must follow
slight change in its power of attraction but this will
not be apprecabe until the decreases specific gray
y, proceeding with which its diameter has nothing
do the controlling force being its density rather
sze And suppose the earth drawing closer and closer
to the sun, finally falls into it and is destroyed
this critic perceive that long before the final stages
reached there will be senten life the EARTH nothing
to suffer, nothing to know?
Certain and fixed degrees of heat and light and moisture
necessary to the production development and
of life Excessive heat much of decreased
temperature would destroy life by destroying life cond
tons. In journey towards the the temperature
would rise approached thereto and long before
the final there would be life upon the earths
surface In other Words by the time it reached the it
would be what term a dead planet.
As if in this he quotes from HaeckePs Riddle
of the Universe in which the Jena philosopher argues that
the mystery of the universe only be reasonably
accounted for the hypothesis that each inntesima
molecule possesses modcum Of intelligence conscious
feeling" and from which this James Grant that
Haecke insists upon the earth itself having consciousness
of being planet, something will, with that conscious
ness experience pain upon being made part of the
Such argument only be regarded rdicue
Surely no denial will be made of the accepted
fact that all contains certain momentum of ntel
gence That such is demonstrated by natural selection
through affinity. Long before solar SYSTEM with the
great ITSELF into existence and nothing but star
xvos tbara awaiting the anpcation of
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Pttsburg, that he able to buck against entire
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We are considering the publication Of President
Otto Westeins recent article and the present article of
Judge Ladds SERIES in pamphlet FORM What do our read
ers think about ito The Blade would like to hear from
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The voice of god, accompanied by the jingle of gold, has
had such pleasant effect upon Rev. Edward Young of
Pburg, that he able to buck against entire con-
gregation. Read what contributor has say about it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
OHIO WANTS JAMESTOWN
TO SETTLE HER CLAIM

COLUMBUS, OHIO. Anril 22.--As-
sistant Attorney General. Miller, has
gone to Norfolk. Va. to try to settle
the claim OF the STATE of Ohio against
the Jamestown Company. When the
Ohio commissioners arranged to erect
a building FOR the State on the EXPO.
sition Grounds 1t was with the under
standing that the STATE should have
a clear fee simple title to the ground
on which 1t was erected, including the
bay frontage, so that at the close Of the
exposition the State might get more
than tho wreckage value out Of the
property, 1t was found that the com
.pany was unable to give title. as there
was first the claim of tho United States
government and after that a mortg ge
claim underlying It as a lien on all
tho property of the company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Mr.. Hugh B. Miller, OF. LunenburE,
was In the city yesterday.

Yes. Roanoke Is going to give the
of the State & royal well
come when the convention meets in
June" said Mr.. ". Fl. Tomney. bust
ness representative of: the Roanoke
Times, at the Lexington Hotel last
night.
I'VE have not had a Democratic Stat
Convention in our. city since 1897" he
continued. "and we are going to put
forth every effort to see that the dele
gates and visitors are afforded all the
comforts and pleasures incident to such
an occasion. In addition to the dele
gates and alternates who will attend.
we are expecting a great number OF
visitors from various sections OF the
State. I have been travelling a-sood
deal in the Southwest recently. and
many Democrats from thatlocality VIII;
Will not be members of the convention
nave indicated their purpose to visit
us during convention week"
Mr. Tomney met a number OF his Old
friends in the lobby last night Flo
was some years ago member OF the
Legislature from Washington county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
6ealen pruposals.
BIDS; WANTED.

Plans and specifications for infirmary
at the Westcrn State Hospital, Staun-
ton. Va, two stories high, capacity OF
rooms, one bath-room, one clothes
room. one attendants room. one recep-
tion-room, one dining-room and one
water closet on each floor.
To draw the plans 1t will be neces-
sary for the architect to see the loca-
ton Of the building.
For further particulars apply to
DIR. ]. s. DE JARNETTE,
superintendent;
w. H. LANDEs,
Director;
Committee.
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-
FOR SALE. 100000 FEET or FINE
second growth. near railroad, sixty
miles from Richmond; price. $1,000:
terms very easy also one sawmill, III
operation at present on this timber;
three new wagons. nine (9) mules
and other acccssories. price for al
including timber. $500. VIII sell
separately or AS whole. as owner
desires 10 retire from the business
on account OF old age. Address II
4ii. care Times Dispatch.
FOR SALE, Or WOULD TAKE IN
exchange as part payment a desr-
able residence property, for good
paying interest In q thrifty Florida
orange. grove. Address ] 400. care
Tiines-Dispatch.
"A PARTICULARLY ATTRACTIVE COT
tage. with eleven rooms. for rent or
sale: located Virginia Beach. For
particulars write T.. Il. BRITT, 223
Seaboard Bank Building, Norfolk, Va.
FOR SALE, one HUNDRED AND
sixty-five million feet standing tim
Der, twenty-three thousand acres
BRAGG, Victoria, Va.
FARMS AND TIMBER LANDS AT
lowest prices on easy terms; great
est bargains in Virginia. Write for
catalogue. Address ELAN, Chariottes-
VILE. Va.
FOR SALE, ON THE BOULEVARD
several beautiful building lots. on
easy terms; no interest or taxes on
deferred payments. Address r AIS,
care Times-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Dihinrnn 5aotires.
Office OF the

once OF tue
~ State Highway Commission,
Richmond, Va, April II, 1908.
Sealed proposals will be received 1T
the clerks office of Henrico county, II
O'Clock noon, MONDAY, APRIL 81. 1905,
for the construction of about two
miles gravel road In Henrico county.
Plains aud specifications may be seen
ut the office Of the State Highway
Commission, Richmond, Va.
Certified check for 5000 to accom-
pany each bid.
The Board of Supervisors reserve the
right to reject any and all bids, and
to let the work as a whole or in separ-
ate sections.
Proposals should be addressed to ~.
C. Saunders, Chairman, Board of SUI
perviors. Henrico County
p. ST. j. WILSON,
State Highway Commissioner.
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co.,
Office OF the Treasurer.
Wilmington, N. c., April IS, 1905. "A
The Board OF Directors OF the Atlan-
tic Coast Line Railroad Company has
declared two per cent. interest on the
Certificates Of Indebtness of that COM
pany, payable at the office OF the Treas
,iirer, at Wilmington, N ca on and after
MAY /, 1908. The transfer books are
closed from, the lath day of April,
/ COS, to the lat day OF May. 1908, both
JAMES f. POST.
Treasurer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Real, estate for Rent.

FOR RENT. BLACKSMITH, PAINT
shop and store building. STRAIN. Il
SON Mechanicsville Pike. Route l.,
Richmond, Va
a FouRTEEN-RoO HOUSE, WITH
all modern improvements: splendid
location for boarding house. 307
East Main Street.
HALE BROAD STREET STORE: BEST
retail locality; low rent. Address
p ABB. care Times Dispatch.
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w a m 4 S.
ONE CENT A WORD
lost ann founb.


LOST, POCfS ETBOOli, ON BROAD AND
Main Street car, between. Harrison
street and Reservoir, about noon
rtinabout ticket; belonging 10 Mrs.
I.auglt0n. Reward II returned 10
GEO. q. TENNEi, Room 4l3. MUTUAL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

IN REFINED PRIVATE FAMILY,
room and board for young man dur
ing National Conference or Charities
and Corrections, May 9Th to 18th. c..
!. w, 726 South Fifth street, Phila-
IrInItiu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
L. Leslie 10th,
Bunkrupt Aotites.
NOTICE. or FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.

NOTICE or FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.
H Il tas ma fsfa # No. a 49,,
IN TaE pfsTR1cT co, COURT T., or g 3, TIE ~.
ERN DIsTIRIcT OF Er1 HI nN1l IlAieH,
Of Richmond. in the County Of Hen
rico. and District aforesaid-BanK-
rupt: -
Notice is. hereby given that on the g,
EuGENE LEIGH was duly adjudicated
bankrupt, and that the first meeting
OF his creditors will be held in my
office, Rooms Nos; Ses an d. sGs c hmerl
Va. on the I'D DAY OF MAY. A. D.
1905, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon, at
which timc the said creditors may at
tend prove their t CLAIMS apP1lna ana
transact such other business rs may
properly come before said meeting
THOS. b. SNEAD,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
April 90. 1908.
NOTICE or y FIRST ,,I5iTnr MEETING \ Or
In 5s IS n5;' Ri # u NJ A.
UNiTEp STATES For THE EAST
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.:
To the Creditors of JOHN r. WARD. of
Richmond, in tho County of Hen
rico. and District aforesaid-Bank-
rupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
John r. WARD was duly adjudicated
bankrupt. and that the first meeting
of his creditors Will be held In my
office. Rooms Nos. S02 and S03. Amert-
can National Bank Building. Richmond,
Va. on the 9Th DAY OF MAY, a. p.
1908, at 10 O'clock In tho forenoon, at
which time the said creditors may at
tend. prove their claims. appoint a
trustee, examine the bankrupt. and
transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
THOS. b. SNEAD.
Referee. in Bankruptcy.
April %, 1908.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Delp, male anb Delnale.

WANTED. SEVERAL LADIES AND
gentlemen on moderate salary and
liberal commission, to sell an attrac-
tive book. Address l. 413 care
Times Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

4 K I. i & g j
Major Moses NJ Green, member of
the House of Delegates from Fauquier,
Is in the city. and Is the guest of Hon.
Eppa Hunton, Jr. Major Green Is ac-
companied by Mrs. Green. and his visit
to the city at this time is purely OF
social nature. He dropped into Muir
phys lobby for while yesterday even-
ing, and chatted freely with his OLD
friends. He was smoking his new
pipe given him by the Richmond dele-
cation during the last session of the
Legislature. though he really prefera
the old .Fauquier corn-cob, which the
fancy meerschaum superseded. IN
deed. while Major Green very highly
appreciates the gift OF his colleagues.
he returns now and then when he
wants real sweet smoke to his former
love. Anyhow, the Major is always
smoking when not eating or sleepingt
whether the pipe used is of one ma
terial or another.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Business Opportunities.


OUR COMPANY HAS BEEN OPER-
ating In real estate, in Washington
and vicinity for eight years, and
we now OWN productive property
North about 100000. In the expan.
sion of our business we will operate
extensively In Virginia. and will need
good Virginia man with business
qualifications or knowledge of Vir.
ginia people and affairs. The right
man, with $4,000 to $4,000 capital,
can join us here in this work with
good profit and guaranteed income.
Reference REQUIRED. For particulars
address AMERICAN REALTY COM
PANY. Washington. D. C.
10 PER CENT. NET INVESTMENT;
strictly modern apartment house In
the most select part of the city, a
number one building, and less than
two years old; price, $4,000. For
full information, address WM. A..
POLLARD, Norfolk, Va.
AGENTS RoNAINzA,--AUTo TIME
saver. repair kit; easily carried In
pocket; every automobile owner buys
ct sight; any hnstler can earn 81 a
III r., Box II j, Roanoke, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Situations 0Manten. Male.

WANTED. POSITION BY REGISTER
ed assistant pharmacist, several
years experiences; best OF reference.
Address n, care Times-Dispatcii.
THREE 1NSTALMENT MEN, NOW
employed. desire change Immediate
ty. Willing to travel: references. II
49,. care Times-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

N. GoLDsTEIN, THE LADIES TAIL
or, 210 North Fifth Street. is max
ing suits at $35. and has a large va.
riety Of patterns to select from. He
guarantees perfect satisfaction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Reliable Ttansters

WE MAKE a SPECIALITY or HAUL
Mg trunks to depot or any part 4.
city, from Richmond College to
4 Twenty-ninthl Street. for 35c.; also
piano and furniture hauling. G. G.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

WANTED. TO SELL FIRsT-CLASs
hoisting engine and boiler, reversible
double cylinder engine, boiler ana en- :.
CINE. about fifteen-horse power
good as new; price, $3.50; IL cash,
balance three months time: satis
factory note. Address n AL, care
Titnes.D ispatch,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
.Tnr 5ale.

For SALE, 4. FIRST CLASS. STIFF
mud brick plant, at .Lawiencevilie,
Va. on Southern Railway. halfway
between, Norfolk, Va, and DanviIle.
Va: Stcele's machinery; 100-horse-
power boilers and engine; up-draft
kilns With CRATES for burning coal:
capacity, $4,000 per day: Is acres Of
clay land. NATIONAL dry kiln. erected
spring of 1907. with transfer system,
and full complement Of cars; all IN
good condition and in shape for
ready operation. Full particulars on
application to WALTER c. ARCHER,
1856 Withers Bldg. Norfolk, Va
STORE PROPERTY FOR
sale quick also NICE clean stock OF
goods and fixtures. situated In one
of the best towns In the State; large,
weil-ligli.ed store room; good living
rooms upstairs; good garden and
some small fruit coming in; good
wen water; best location In town;
dong paying business, but have
best reasons for quick SALE. Address
i No. 20. care Times dispatch. S2,OOO
net profit in six months.
A GREAT BARGAIN FOR QUICK
sale.-A double. solid maple Bruns-
wick Bake ten-ptn alley. with balls,
pins, light hoods, score boards anu
all equipments complete. Apply to
the ELKS' HOME, Eleventh and Mar
shall Streets. Richmond, Va, or adj
dress ELKS. Box 27s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
w A nj S
ONE CENT A WORD.
personals.

SPECIAL PRICES IN SILKS AND
pongcc Suits 3picce suits, SIS. These
suits are made of the very best
quality porgee. lined with SILK, made
in the latest style, and guaranteed
perfect ut, for s45. I also make
shirtwajst suits at very reasonable
prices. For shirtwaist suits or sop
dTatc shirtwaist you can furnish
your own material If you prefer ~.
i GOLDSTEIN rho Ladies' Tailor, I'm
North Fifth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
RotireS.

TO WHOM IT NAL CONCERN:
Take notice, that the DEEP RUN
HUNT CLUB Will on MONDAY, THE
27TH DAY OF ArRIL, 1908. apply to
the Circuit Court for the county OF
Henrico. at the Courthouse OF salu
county, for license to keep on hand
and to sell ardent spirits to Its mem
bers aid their bona fide guests, as
provided by law, as its club house,
on. the hermitage Road, In said coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

AGENTS MAKE Sc a DAY; SEVEN
fast sellers: big new illustrated cata-
loguc and samples free WAl.
BLANCHARD & CO., Z. O. Box lO6,
Brockton, Mass.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

FOR SALE, A YOUNG MARIE, NOT
quite six years old; sound, gentle and
not afraid Of anything very fast, but
has never been trained. Owner
Address ID. r, CREECY. JR., 3O1
American Bank Building, city
FREE, 10C. PACKAGE CONkHY'S
lice powder and 2bc. poultry book,
Bring sad, to WALTER j. TODD, No.
426 North Sixth. Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

FOR RENT, THREE NICE CONNECT
ing rooms on second floor. with or
without board furnished or untur-
nished. Apply 400 East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Delp 0Mantro, Female.

WANTED. FEMALE, EXPERIENCED
woman stenographer, with some
knowledge of bookkeeping: must
have good education and be Wiling
to live in an iron works town in Vir-
ginia. Answer PRINCESS FURNACE
CO., Glen Wilton, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

LET US HAVE YOUR WAGON BE-
fore 1t comes down. It will cost
you less to repair 1t. Work prompt
~ done. BRISTOW-WORSHA CO.,
1900 F. Franklin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Millinerp.

SHOWING NEW SPRING MODELS IN
pattern hats, ready trimmed hats,
untrimmed shapes; also new line OF
spring suits and readymade garments.
MRS. JULIUS BEAR. 1923 East Main
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
aqfnts QNanten.

WE WANT RELIABLE MEN EVERY
woman buys on sight; capital un-
necessary; we trust YOU; write to-
day. BATAVIA MERCHANDISING
CO., Lock Box l. 361, Batavia. N. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

BUY YOUR BUGGY OR SURREY
where quality is evident In every
particular. some vehicles look like
picture, but wear like a tintype.
little money. A. MEYERS SONS, 100
South Eighth street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

FOR SALE, LAWN MOWERS, THE
reliable Coldwell, ball-bearing, high
wheel, high-grade; all sizes. Prices
to suit your pocketbook. w. K.
BACHE. SONS & MULFORD, laos
East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

FIREAfEN AND BRAKENiEN ON RAIL
roads In Richmond vicinity. 10 I'LL
vacancies caused by promotion. Ex-
pcrience unnecessary. State age,
height, weight. Firemen, 500 month
~, become engineers and earn 500.
Brakemcn. $75. becoming conductors
RAILWAY ASSOCIATION. care Rich
mont 'rimey-DisDatch,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Rpol11s for Rrnt.

FOR RENT, THREE OR -FOUR ROOMS,
second floor; modern, detached brick
house. Apply go West Marshall
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

WANTED. STENOGRAPHER FOR
two hours daily, to q: must be
experienced: Oliver machine; give
telephone number; 50 per week. Box
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
DEEP RUN HUNT CLUB.

DEEP RUN HUNT CLUB.
w. o. YOUNG,
President:
JAMES r. RUTHERFORD,
JAMES w. GRAVES,
j. ST. GEORGE BRYAN.
j. w. HARRISON,
X. &. BRYAN.
+. b. SYDNOR,
NJ. DE G. HOBSON,
B. II. ELLINGTON,
j. T. ANDERSON.
WILLIAM RUEGER.
EDWARD d. HARRIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

525 PER WEEK AND TRAV ELING
expenses paid by reliable house to
statesmen to visit dealers. Expert
ence unnecessary. FURlTY Gu,
Chicago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

WANTED, MEN TO LEARN BARBER
trade; new system; only few weeks
required; wages after first month,
sl2 to $40 weekly guaranteed "hen
through. Write for free catalogue.
/ MOLER'S BARBER COLLEGE. 20t
.iRowery New York CITY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
1pelp y.psanleo, trla!e.


WANTED, FOR u. S. ARMY, ABLE
bodied, unmarried men, between
ages OF lS and IS; citizens OF the
United states, OF good character and
temperate HABITS. who can SPEAK.
read and write English. Men Wans-
ed now for service in Cuba and the
For information apply TO
OFFICER, $50 East
Broad street, Richmond, Va; 10
sycamore Street, Petersburg va, or
Columbia Building. Granny street.
NortOIk, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
2 that JAaNKE BROS, jewelers., 912
East Main Street, buy. sell, exchange
and remount diamonds in the latest
styles. Old gold and silver taken in