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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

cordial invitation is extended to the
public.
Tuesday will be donation day az 1me
Richmond Eye, Throat and Ear IN
urinary, No 217 Governor Street.
Members Of the board will be Z, PRES res
ent from II A. NJ. to p NJ, Win NJ, 2
e. OBJ. Cowardin and an eaInest a.
peal is made for supplies of every kl'lu
pfueT nroceries and household stores
for an institution that dispenses !, q
great amount OF charity and thhl -
In much need OF help.
INVITATION Received.
An invitation has been received a. ns
Miss Iucv Clair Atkinson for the ol'i-
Gers and members OF the Old Dolnlnioll
Chanter. Daughters Of the A'l'eiteu',
I,eyolution. to attend the marr4ase o., o.
Miss Bessie Mclean to LleuteHh,lt W.
liam Adams Dnllam, TWstilh caVa''S'
United States Army. !.
The ceremony will take place on
Tuesday at 4:sO P, NJ, IN the Ghutcil .,
the Heavenly Rest Fiftn AVenue anu
rorty-fifth street, New York City.
Miss Mclean Is the daughter OF Mrs .
Donald Mclean president general or
the National Society, daughters o. .''e
American Revolution.
scholars to Entertain.
An entertainment will be given N
81 Andrews Hall on Tuesday night,
ri s:15 o'clock by the scholars Of the
ain9inr classes. The first part of the
program VIII be mlsee;lanee,Ts ana ana
G Mtet Violin and vocal solos. The
s saeond mart viii be the eantatq, "rhs
sTSairy Chain or, The, Lost Princess.
Tie story is pleasng TIE 6a dresses a aLe
kfnn IL plentiful. An evening OF thor
ongh enjoyment is promised to all the
pa irons.
Personal Mention.
Miss otey Minor was maid Of honor
Iat the marriage Of Miss Louise Windef
to Mr. William ~ T. shepherd, Whieh
took place in Norfolk on Thursday.
Mr.. Julian Robertson, who has been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND.

TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND.
The bill providing for teachers
retirement fund should pass-sfor two
reasons:
1. 1t is in the interest of the teach
ers. and if they are willing to provide
the money out of their own allowance,
they should be permitted to do so.
Only few Of the teachers have ex-
pressed any opposition, and their OBJ
lection would doubtless be withdrawn
II they were Gully informed.
9. The bill is in the interest of the
public school system, for it provides
the means of retiring with com
potency every worn-out or disabled
teacher In the schools. There are many
such teachers, but they will never be
turned cut upon the cold charities of
the world AS we have already re-
marked, ii is the most expensive pen
sion system conceivable, and 1t is
operating to the detriment of the SER
vice. The teachers have proposed q
sure and practicable remedy, and the
General Assembly will greatly aid and
improve the public school system by
adopting it and oracting it into law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
On noth sides.

fa!tor OF The Times Dispatch:
FL I'll have noted with interest the
The much discussed Mann bill, No. lOb
lnY writer occupies rather unique
i"s THAT Of being one OF the much
1850 saWmill men u farnerN and q
o. ,'le CUMBERLAND. So you see he can't
nM9fdN 70 be very radical either way,
H ,.,,i ne would occupy the position, Of "a
tttouse divided against itself" note
~ ~ yr"lf Issue of the 25tha letter from
ar, c.. n, sanderso,, one OF Cumber-
lands best citizens and most pros
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

An affinity bali" was one OF the
recently at Coney Island, at
which several hundred couples were
married ir. fun by a real estate man.
who was master OF ceremonies.
Any man vino refused an offer of
marriage at the bali was fined 25 cents
and put in prison" until friend put
up the money. He wasn't permitted
to pay his own fine, but every marriage
cost him &c cents.
1t is not unusual for church enter
tainment to advertise q mock mar
riage" as one OF the attractions of the
occasion. and the ceremony" is per-
formed in great hllarity, to the amuse-
ment of the audience.
When we make jest of what should
be the NEST solemn and sacred insti-
tuition of society, is it surprising that
the newspapers should be filled with
accounts of hasty and illtconsidered
marriages and the court records with
suits for divorce?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
sn,vnill PHI.

Editor &C Tho Times Dispatch.
Sir,kindiv allow me space In your
y valuable naner to express my opinion
No. 1O6. which 7 recently read.
I must saw It this Is. indeed. sur
prise to me that man like bin should
be guilty OF such great mistake. WHY
should he jump on the sawmill neople?
without his iumnine on him with bill
of this nature. This is purely class Leg
islation. live here in n mining COM
munity. and frequently the iron manu-
facturers: practically bar traffic over
and iron. 1t has recently been my
experience In nv travels through Scott
county. where the railroad contractors
had been guilty of the same thing.
IT has also come under nv observation
county has been ruined nv simply one
corporation. Now. why should sawmill
people be subject to such penalties?
Judge Mann has made great mis-
take. for the name of the sawmill men
in Virginia is legion. and they become
n dangerous enemy when aroused. Just
the other day I heard one say that
lie had supported Judge Mann recent
ly but that In the future he was
going to throw "his cant-hook into
him.
I hope that such n law Will pass
where any 1indivfduai company or cor
poration damages. the roads or high
ways. that they should. be made to re-
ply to the sawmill man alone.
also believe that when Judge Mann
cives this matter more mature thought
lie will withdraw his advocacy OF SAM,
and not insist upon It's passage, an , u
will be quite an injustice to people
engaged in this line of business.
hespeR r. p. JOHNSON.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
T,1,s JIM CROW CAR. AGAIN.

Il Five bishops of the African Metho-
hlst Episcopal Church have flied eomr
plant with the Interstate Commerce
Epinmission Of unjust treatment al the
hands of several specified Southern
railways. The colored brethren allese
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
Voice Of the People.

The Times-Dispntch VIII print
signed letters on all questions which
reiats {" the public welfare. Such
hraicics should not exceed In length
iaO words, except under exceptional
circumstances, should he signed
WIN the fall nnmc of the writer,
nha should bear his or her address.
me name Of the writer will be
Withheld If desired.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

| politics Is in the example 1t affords
of unselfisfness, public spirit and de-
votion to duty. 1t need hardly be said
that he did not personally want to be
ia City Councilman. Probably the tine
OF a highly popular and successful
cents as is that of most men, and the
duties of Councilman take much time.
Besides, In this case, they would have
included work or the most nrduous and
trying sort--the work, in short, OF
,ehampioning political honesty ana
civic righteousness III Il community
where men, 1t seems, want none of 1t.
But the little reform party desired Mr..
Wister to be City Councilman II he
could. and Mr. Wister, because his con-
ccption of good citizenship means, not
lnvective. but service, was not dis
obedient to their call.
Tie curse of politics in America Is
that It does not attract "the right sort
of men, Nor will the level of govern
ment. whether national or municipal.
ever be raised until it enlists the
services of honest and able men, who
want to help 1t, rather thar to help
themselves. National government fares
better in this respect because 1t offers
something in the way of opportunities
for money and fame. City politics Of
fers nothing to an honest man but the
prospect of lot of hard. distastefu'
and ordinarily thankless work. 1t is
an encouraging sign that man Of Mr.
abilities and conspicuous
standing should be found ready to take
up this work from one of the humbles.
positions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

According to the Boston Herald, "the
very latest enumeration" shows that
there are now SAL Philippine Island1,
which is about 500 more than there
were the last time we looked. There is
no race suicide among the Philippines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

The Detroit woman who is suing FOR
10000 for stolen kiss shows eXag-
serated signs of restored confidence.
NO KISS In tie world is worth that
money save the little star-eyed blonde
article Of Royal Richmond, for which
M would at all times fight madly
Tor the privilege OF paying 100000
and up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

on Wednesday evening in New
York City, when Miss Helen ingalls,,
daughter of Mrs. Annie ingalls, and
the late Walter ingalls,, became the
bride Of Mr.. Austin Hall Linscott, Of
Boston.
The bride was gowned in white silk
and carried lilies of the valley. She
was given away by her brotfleE Mr..
Harry IT, ingalls,, of Richmond.
The grooms best man was Mr.,
George Collins, of New York. The
Episcopal service was followed and
the Rev, Percy Grant OBLIGATED.
The parlors We're prettily decorated
In white and green. Only the near
relatives OF the bride and groom were
present.
Immediately after the ceremony !,
reception was held, and many toasts
were offered in compliment to the
couple Those present from a dis
lance We're Mr., and Mrs, y, q. Brown.
Alt vernon, N. Y; Mrs. y, D. ingalls,
hia MI. Trumbull ingalls,, New Or
,sansi Mr., George Collins ana Miss
Merceues Y, Iibault, Of New York. and
M ana Mrs, III. 4. ingalls,, OF Rich
mond,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

Now the editor OF the Charleston.
News and Courier is being mentioned
ms the right man to succeed the late
Mr.. Latimer In the United States SEN
ate. Under the circumstances he has
no right to expect the support of the
aragraphers' Union, but we rather
think the magnanimous and public
spirited union may elect to make it a
GOALS of-fre proposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

The sale of the Baltimore News to
Mr. Frank A. Munsey. of New York, is
an interesting event in newspaperdom.
Mr. Charles p. Grasty. who has been
the leading spirit in the conduct of
the News. will retire for the time being
from newspaper work, but it is to be
hoped that he will ere long again fall
into traces. He is too valuable man
to be lost to the craft. The Times
Dispatch has great admiration for The
Baltimore News. for it is a newspaper
of character. 1T is therefore glad to
be assured by Mr.. Grasty that Mr..
Munsey will keep the News on the
sahle lines that it has SO long followed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

We are informed by the Cincinnati
Enquirer that the ''undercurrent" IN
Missouri is for Fairbanks, Probably
II can't go too far under to please the
Kindly legatee of My Policies,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

Mr.. Morgan has gone. to Europe, sat
isiied that the country can hang to-
gether for n week or so without him.
This incident exhibits one important
u.nerence between Mr.. Morgan and Mr..
Roosevelt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
From Yesterday.)


recognize, and twice Rupert started
forward only to find an imagined
figure resolve itself into shadow. For
many a minute he forced himself to
wait in patience, keeping his nerves in
good control through the darkness, and
the great silence that was never dis
turbed, save by n faint occasional rip
pie from the river. For third time
something seemed TO pass into his
view, once again he moved in pursuit
and now the image did not fade. bur
glided on TIL IT reached the wooden
wall with which the Black Pit was sur
rounded. To distinguish it was wholly
impossible and its movements caused
no sound, yet In Rupert5 eyes 1t bore
the form and fashion of man. In his
turn he pursued to the fence, he touch
ed the palings at the exact spot where
he believed that he had seen the pres
ence but there was nothing. the rough
woodwork hurt his hand. and that
was all. With intense and ardent feel
ings he now began TO make search. He
circied the wall around the lit
scrutinizing 1t as thoroughly as tho
misty light would allow. But he sought
utterly in vain, and though he waited
till the first soft fiushcs of dawn We're
In the sky TO single discovery re-
warded his watch.
WI.
Rupert awoke from the restless sleep
which followed his adventure In the
midst Of gloom, so harsh and sombre
as to make him forget that he was
living in the reign of summer. let
ter addressed in Edith's delicate
writing lay beside him, but it was only
u o;l 40 rIl In o. he COnlf
read her words which betokened an
agitation very real to herself though
she might doubt her power to convey
the same impression to her lover. My
darling. you will laugh at what you
will call my idle fears, but idle as they
may be, oh rupert, respect them For
my sake, il not for your own. give
heed to what say: II it is only to
indulge q silly whim, grant my en-
treaty. I dreamed last night dream
so vivid that cannot free myself from
its Influence and must pass the warn
ing on to you before can feel my
self at rest. Rupert there came to me
a vision of man who three times ut
tered this threat Woe to your. lover,
woe. TO him and to the longest day
there comes alike the appointed end
Each time that the words were repeat
ed they grew in intensity, and my
sense Of, horror increased, till at last
T must have screamed aloud. Then |
found myself sitting upright in my
bed with each limb trembling, and
my mind in agony. The face of the
man still seemed to linger before my
eyes, and 1t was not wholly strange to
me. Partly 1t resembled that picture
of Sir Wilfred In your library. but 1t
also reminded me in shadowy man
ner Of a face (whose I cannot telD
that I have seen elsewhere. Slowly
1t faded away and calmnes began TO
return. have said, my darling, that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

The Sacramento Bee Is begging Mr..
Roosevelt in a screaming front-page
manner to be President for few terms
more, but we note with pleasure that
the Doe does not appear to stipulate
for special message every morning. q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

Andrew Carnegie says that this coun-
try has the worst money system in
the world, but we have been told that
he deems our tariff system very fair
TO middling.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
Oh, Professor!

The professor was complimenting the vio-
ing.
by the way" he said, "do you play
the Doctor of Divnity?'"
That's q piece I have never heard off,
answered the violinist.
Never heard of ~" exclaimed the pro-
fessor. Fiddle d. D,!"-Chicaso Tribune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
handkerchief shower.

handkerchief shower will be CIV
81, ~ the parsonage OF Asbury Place
Az no 1919 Ivy Street. on Thurs
aas' a'llrl waists will be shown also,
The friends of the la
%s WI be Welcome visitors, and q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
CHORUS
MERELY JOKING.
Tho Whole Score

The Whole Secret.
"T find" said the philosopher, that II a
man wishes and wishes for a thing he's al
most certain to set it il he'll only per-
severe"
'oh, no. Keep on wishing and perseyere
In wishing for it."--catholic Standard and
Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29

Doubtless the Houston Posts edi-
toria on Deep Water Opportunities
Will be duly clipped by the bureau
patronized by Mr.. II, H. Hartman
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
Friendly Advice.

81 have he said. as he laid his book
on the reviewers desk. published this vol
ton and amusement"
Then advised the critic after he had
which ..clai,'' was made to rhyme with
grain "Iswould urge you to take the en-
tire edition and keep It carefully within the
confines of your own lbrary."-Chicag go
Record Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
Wouldn't Suit Her.

Mrs. Spenders 81 wonder how you'd like
II IL l ever got new womanish' and insist ed
upon wearing mems clothes?"
Mr.. SDenders: "Oh, I haven't any fear
of you ever doing that. Mems clothes are
FEVER very eXpensive,"-The Catholic Stand
ard and Times
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
now TO CALL T1MEs-plsPArcH

SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 20, 1908.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
rrcsuming on His Youth.

u presume. old Pinchcent is the closest
man in town"
Well. he Is judicous business man, to
say the least"
He Is not overlooking any bets"
What has he done now?"
wanted to get into the circus on half
fare price because he claimed to the ticket
seller that he was in his second child
hcod."--Nashyille American.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
When the River Rose.

II suppose you have considerable floating
population here?" inquired the visitor.
Yep" replied the native OF the little
river town, Especially durin' Their rainy
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Weekly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-29
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL.

QUIET but pretty home we'd
~ ding, of interest to many Rich
~ mond people, was celebrated
q - ~ sura1nacdav ayonipp in Ne,y
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-16
EETTTS Trip ABROAD.

Betty's back from Europe Such a gor-
EeOus trip.
Highly educauonal-even on the ship.
What did Betty learn2 On, my. Every
thing on earth
One ought to Anow-and have you seen
the gown she got from Worth?
Paris? Just delightful! Betty did" it
well
What she saw! Wen. lots of things Betty
wouldn't tell.
The Louvre. of course, the Eiffel and the
Bots, and all of that
And. on. the sweetest vision of a pink and
purple hat!
hat-Une cant describe it-with the true
Partisan flare
And feathers a la-something-fallin side
wise on the hair.
London? Simply charming. So historic,
don't you KNOW
The tower and the palaces the churches
and the row"
Betty saw them all. she thnks-they come
TO her in flashes,
And all Of them-the men. I mean-wore
funny waXed mustaches
And high silk hats-but. oh. my dear,
they're clever as can be
And say the most delightful things across
a cup of tea.
The voyage? Really perfect! A little
rough. perhaps,
But when the ship was rolling or your
chaperOn took maps
There were so many things to learn-of
masts and ropes and plugs
And such d"lizhtful men TO tuck you in
your steamer rugs.
Or if YOU felt the wabble of the boat
little too
Well, aren't ship doctors charming in
those uniforms of blue?
Betty"s back from Europe, frazzled to
thread
Glad to get once more into a comfortable
bed
Her bills? Alas what father said! But
why his vain vexation?
Betty's had her trip abroad-and such an
education,
Helen Rowland in New York Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-16
A Too Familiar ECO.

Deacon Stehbins, though a good citi-
zen. was noted for getting more work
out of the men who labored on his
farm than any other agriculturist in
the country. Late TO bed was consid-
cred ample reason for an early rising.
Timothy Flannery was engaged by
the deacon. but stayed one week only
A neighhor hailed the departing helper
and said:
Hello. Tim. Did the deacon work
you too hard|'
''NO; the wOrruk was all right. 1t
was seem too much of mesilf that
couldn't stand"
Seeing too much of yourselfT
eyes. sor. livery night when | went
up to bed | met mesilf coming down to
breakfast" Womans Home Compan-
ion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-16
~ neat Long Buried.

Wheat in a high state of pre-
servation was found at the reser-
voir excavations by workmen a
few days ago. This is OF the lot
where the Eisenmayer Mills were
located. The mill was destroyed
by fire about twenty-five years
ago, and many bushels of wheat
were wholly burned or partially
scorched. 1t is, therefore, quite in
teresting to find wheat buried in
the ground so many years and yet
is found to be in as good condi-
ton as it was twenty two years
ago, shortly after the re.-Tren-
ton Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-16
No Meeting at Deer Park.

1t IS officially stated that there
is no truth in the report that a
meeting will be held at the Deer
Park Hotel this summer, of Off
Gals of the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road, For a few years it was ar
ranged to have the officials of the
road and operating department as
Semble annually and discuss all
matter pertaining to the conduct
of the several branches of the svs-
TEN. The general manager pre-
sided and nearly every officer in
any way connected with the road
was present.
The men thus brought together
from different section of the coun-
try thereby became acquainted and
exchanged views or opinions on
various subjects, and resulted in
making the operating department
most effective and expeditions;
President Murray believes that
cooperative and harmonious ac-
ton is great leverage in the sue
cessful operation of a railroad.
A meeting this year is not
deemed necessary for the Third
Vice president George L. Potter
has just completed a trip of in
spection over the entire system,
and is said to have everything in
first Gloss shape.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-16

''Boohoo" sObbed Cynthia under her
blue sunbonnet Il don't believe you
love me any more"
"Waal. do declared" laughed Jason
as he washed the milk pals. What
put that idea into your head. little
gal?'
"Why, before our marriage you used
to honey me up and say was as sweet
as sweet cider, and now you say | am
sour"
"Oh, don't worry. pet, Even the
sweetest of sweet cider turns to vine
gar after a me"-Detroit Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-16

The workngman worthy of his HIRE the business of his
PROFIT The who digs the precious metal the earth
worth his The who tells him whore find the gold de
his profit The great financial promoters, organizers
tives Of America WORTHY OF RECOGNITION AND RE
WARD
They work hard any us and their work is ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY to the full production OF the riches of which
paid here in America the highest in tie world Through
anxious day and many wakcfu night these have planned
and prosecuted the enterprises which have developed the wealth
of the nation and have given employment millions of Let
them havea LIBERAL SHARE of that wealth long that the
incentive which stimulates them useful activities Let them have
wealth long HONESTLY acquired through enterprises that
benefit the whole community The riches they and call
seldom spent in extravaganza and luxury upon themselves
but put back into industries produce wealth give
employment
TIE TRUE CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY is TIE GENERAL OF
INDUSTRIAL ARMY lie WITHOUT SOLDIERS, AND
YET, NO MATTER HOW WELL SOLDIERS FIGHT,
DEPENDS LARGELY on THE GENERALS s<lLLFUL
CONDUCT CT THE CAMPAIGN.
The great business the manager Of the enterprise in which
all embarked HE IS AS NECESSARY TO is AS WE
ARE TO HIM. for how well work. the
enterprise and the profit depend very largely the ability of his
management.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-16
The Expensive Part,

city,? asked the old lady from the
small village
oh no replied her city nephew, lit
doesn't cost any more to live in the
city than it does in the country, but it
costs three times as much to keep up
appearances. New York World
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-16
Lost Its EDGE,

Great guns. barber, that razor of
yours is in a terrible condition." ex-
claimed the victim In the chair.
"Yessah. All 'spect yo' all am right
All done wore dat razor to er ball las
night, sab. an All reckon de grinstone
am what it needs. Chicago News.