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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20
FRIDAY. MARCH 20, 1908.
ROOSEVELT AND THE LABOR
UNIONS.

In some far off Utopia, where men
are so virtuous that they no longer
need the burdens and temptations OF
daily life to test their characters and
periaot their souls, politicians may be
supplEnted by statesmen. and the love
of applause may vanish before the calm
approval of untroubled conscience. In
that dreaIaland of political idealists, II
ever it shall be realized, there will be
placidity, but small progress The
lotus eaters OF perfection will cease to
grow. and. unless all laws be reversed.
they must retroarade. Such reflections
at least soften the regrets of those who
remark Mr.. Roosevelt's changing atti-
tude Once brave as lion, he has
become as timid as a young gazelle,
and. like many another in high place.
lie has haarltened to the siren song of
popular praise, and has become thereby
wholly dependen. upon that powerful
hut fugitive stimulation.
apparently Mr. Roosevelt thinks that
the whole population CT the United
States Is divided into predatory pluto
Gratis AMI labor unions Now the labor
unions are numerous and vote CO.
herently, while the plutocrats have few
dollars end fewer votes Since, how
ever. the royal sport of plutocratic
batting las proven the most popular
political pastime of a generation, and
is at once safer and more remunerative
than the Pursuit of bears in the Louis
lana canebrakes. 1t is Ineligible at
least why Mr.. Roosevelt should pursue
with such avditv and delight his cam
naign against .he lessening tribe OF
wealthy w-breakers. What the plair
man wants to know. however, is why
the antitrust law, which has been en-
forced against the Standard Oil and the
railroads, for example. should not be
enforced against labor unions, who
have Illegally boycotted their enemies
Some district attorneys We're foolish
enough 10 suppose that all law break
crs must be prosecuted and that II
made no difference to the law whether
the offender was Z. H Hartman or d
Danbury halter. Not so, however, die
1t seem to President Roosevelt, for :,
is now frankly admitted by Attorney
General Bonaparte that the govern.
ment proposes to take no proceeding:
against The labor unions for boycotting
Application has been made to the Law
department for proceedings to be un
dertaken at once against Illegal boy
cotters; but though the administra
ton has a heart of oak and triple stee
for fighting individual law-breakers
It has but little stomach for the awals
ened wrath of organized labor. An
so again the plain citizen. who 4
neither panoplied with wealth nor pro
tected by organized numbers, wonder
whether the laws are for all alike. o
are enforceable only at the President
wl!m AMI for his political benefit.
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DIR. E. G. w1LL1AMs,s APPOINTMENT

= i
Governor Swanson is to be congrat-
ulated upon his appointment Of DR.. T..
G. Williams as State health officer.
No young man, with the possible ex-
ception of Dr. Ernest c. Levy, is bet
ter equipped for the important duties
OF health officer than DR.. Williams In
addition to his scientific equipment and
medical training Dr. Williams has
shown in the past a most commendable
and praiseworthy Willingness to do his
full share and more In unrequited
public service. His efforts in the
Council of Richmond to better condi-
lions In the City Home, his executive
ability and his sound Judgment have
marked him as possessing valuable
official and administrative qualities
The TimesDispatch is rejoiced to see
the wider opportunity for public SER
vice which has come to Dr. Williams
through Governor Swanson's appoint.
ment. And we trust that under thu
direction of the board which Governo
| Swanson has appointed the health o
! the State will receive that attention
and safeguarding which mean so mucl
to the happiness of thousands.
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WILLIAM p1NKNEY WHITE.

Marylands Grand Old Man. whose
FUNERAL takes place in Baltimore this
afternoon left little In the way of
wealth. The smalness OF his estate
seems to have caused some little sur
prise. But he had so much of every
thing else that is better than riches
that this lack was like an added touch
of dignity to a splendid character.
In very unusual degree William
Pinkney Whyte enjoyed the confidence
and affectionate regard of his fellows
These are possessions which are not
to be bought for money. They came
TO Mr.. Whyte easily and gracefully,
as the natural result of a life dedicated
10 high ideals and noble living, His
State sent him twice to the Senate,
gave him constantly every mark of her
esteem. He never failed TO acquit
himself with distinction. In his first
term in the Senate. soon after the
war. he did staunch service to the
Democratic party and to the South
Yet MS political achievements IN tn en-
selves are unimportant when compared
with what might be called the mora
effect Of his personality. His charac.
ter, rather than his accomplishments
IL the significant thing. In an az,
when an unfortunate number of pub
lie men are self-seeking, colby ambi
ttous, careless OF the general good a.
compared with their own interests, hi
simplicity, unseifshness. nobility an,
N desire for service. indebted by thirs
Cor services rewards, stood out like
beacon. He died with the knowledge
20 one of his native papers expresse
II. that the people Of his Stat
.looked upon him with an ahectlo
such as few men in public life eve
inspire
No man could wish to die with
more reassnring knowledge than tina
The genuine love of his fellow-men
yJAAa Al 4 said. the best thing tn,
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Tic Noise NuIrnncc.

Editor of The Dispatch:
Sir,-1t is most perplexing thing,
after so many complaints in print and
otherwise. that the steam whistle Is
permitted to disturb both sick and
we'll every morning at 6 o'clock.
Some time ago complaint was made
that a brewery blew n short dinner
whistle and this was speedily ordered
to cease; but this ear-splitting A. M.
nuisance Is allowed to continue after
many complaints. The purpose OF this
noise is hard to understand unless
to disturb people, for I o'clock Is the
time that work begins in manufac-
turing establishments.
ONE OF THE ANNOYED.
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day at noon, the Rev. Robert Water
field officiating The parlors were
decorated with pink roses and violets.
The ceiling and pillars were completely
covered With Southern smilaX.
An arch of roses and ferns was sus-
pended above the bridal pair and many
tapers were burning.
The bride was ottired in an entraine.l
empire gown OF white messaline satin
embroidered with pearls and trimmed
with plated net. She wore a veil and
carried a shower bouquet of lilies OF
the valley.
During the ceremony Mrs. B. w.
Tabb, sister of the bride, sang Tostis
Beauty Eyes.
buffet luncheon was served in the
dining room, which was decorated with
daffodils and tapers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Darden left for trip South.
Personal Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Primer, Of Suf-
folk, are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
WORKMAN Tanner. at No. HOG FLOYD
Avenue.
Miss Adele Norton. of staunton, is
visiting friends III Richmond.
Miss Patty Hobson, who has been
visiting Miss Bessie Jackson, at No. 100
West Franklin Street, left yesterday
for Bon Air to spend some time tne'a
with her brother.
Misses Caroline Gordon Rennolds and
Elsie Lindsey have returned from
visit to Miss Sarah Hamilton, OF Pe-
| tersburg.
Mrs. Swanson. who has been quite
sick and was unable to be at home last
Tuesday afternoon in consequence, has
sufficiently recovered to leave her room
again.
Mr.. 10. b. sydnor has been called to
North Carolina by the death Of his
father at wilkesbarre. In that State.
Colonel A. S. Buford, il. ATTENDED
| the last meet OF the Blue Run Flint
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

timely objections which might not
fegsion trade and calling Is represent
cd in the Legislature, and there may
be subjects to be dealt with upon which
TO member will lave full and accurate
In such cases suggestions
ana criticisms from others would be
most helpful.
Some of the larger interests may af-
ford to keep lobbles in Richmond dur
ing the sessions of the Legislature for
the purpose of securing copies Of each
ILL which may affect them, but lndi.
iduas and small concerns cannot
maintain such bureaus of information
For this reason there Is always q GER"
tain amount of uncasiness. not to say
alarm. among business men during the
sessions of the Legislature, lest some
measure inimical to their interests may
be enacted without their having an op-
portunity to offe" their objections to
1T. As rule, these fears are unbound
Cd but II would have quoting and
|reassurng effect II every citizen who
may choose to pay for the privilege
could examine personally every bill Of
fered and see for himself the official
record of the proceedings. The price
might oa put at such Il figure as to
bring the State revenue for addi-
tional copies could be printed at slight
cost. AMI the only extra expense would
be for the mailing.
Let the people know fully what the
Legislature is about, and let tho Legis-
lature know that the people know, and
the result will be highly beneficial all
around.
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Voice Of the People.

The Ttmcs-Dispatch will print
signed letters on NIL questions which
relate to the public welfare. Such
articles should not exceed in length
100 words, except under exceptional
circumstances, should be signed
with the full name of the writer.
and should bear his or her address.
The nnme of the writer will be
withheld IL desired.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

offend, I will eat no flesh while the
world standeth, lest make my brother
to offend"
The Ant-Saloon League seeks to
save men by stopping public drinking
and treating. In private let each do
as he wishes. j. l.. SE1ERRARD.
Crozet, Va, March II, 1908.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

John H. Martin, of Connecticut, was
robbed of $4,000 on train the other
day by stranger, who represented
himself to be a doctor While regret
ting extremely that John should have
boon thus burglarized, we cannot help
rejoicing that the doc beat the porter
to it,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

Stuyvosant Fish has been released
from the Illinois Central team, on
which he has played first-base since
1876. The most effective custer pro-
ceedings not known to law are Ed
ward II. Hartman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

Out-of-town lovers who get their
fraternity badges secret-society pins
and the like back by the morning
post need not blame us. The superb
Legislature of Old Virginia has re-
quested that women desist from wear
ing articles of this sort and tho little
star-eyed blondes of Royal Richmond
are the most law-abiding people in the
world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20
Rosalie lie Grange,

trance, test, business, clairvoy-
ant and inspirational medium,
was for honest mediumship.
ellie? Ofcourse. Everybody
practices deception in this
world Of sin, but Everybody has
to draw the line somewhere. |
draw it on fling" But
Rosalie does graft one loving
heart on to another. It's all in
a story by Will Irwin, called
"Laughing Eyes Match
Maker. !" Resale is the
"happy medium inthis weeks
issue Of THE SATURDAY
EVENING Posi-.
The Young Lord Stranleigh
stories, BY Robert Barr, con-
tinuc to make hits IN every
inning. The adventure which .
begins in this weeks issue Of
THE PosT is called :" Mr..
Isaacstein's Guinea-Pigs. 1t
starts, aLord Stranlcigh! One
moment, if you please. II
you can guess the rest OF the
story, all right. Better ouy
this weeks issue OF lHE
SATURDAY EVENING POSI-
Al the News.stands, Scents,
$3.50 the year BY MALL
THE CURTIS PUBLISHING CoMrASf
PHILADELPHIA
Our Boys arc EveryWh0''
Copies ,viN be deliuered to any ada1es
BY B. R0YDUDLEX. ".
1908 E. Cary ST.. Ri0hm0"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

If this country only had days on the
Norwegian model, lasting six weeks
and inward at clip, we are almost
sure that Secretary Taft would find
time to indulge in an oftice-hour at the
War Department. NOW and then.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20
POINTS FROM rAnAonApnERs.

~ RESIDENT ROOSEVELT told the
mothers congress that women must win
many of the victories OF clvilization.
Ana they Will IL they but let sunrngetting
Acne and pay strict attention to the infan-
try branch of the service.--Houston Post.
The House vote on The restoration of the
motto to tho coins demonstrated, at least.
that that honorable body can sometimes be
as unanimous against the President as the
President often is against it.-Washington
Herald.
I'VE do not understand why some
OH Hetty Green's recent hint concerning her
preference In the matter of sons-i law"
says the Nashville 1ennesseenn Perhaps
the bright newspaper men have some prefer
once In the matter of mothers Jaw
Bristol Herald Courier.
The Bishop OF Buffalo advises single wo-
nen TO pray for husbands. While he was
about It, the bishop might have advised the
Kansas City Star.
There would be fewer bachelors II the
newspapers didn't print advertisements with
the prices OF spring hats.-Atlnnta consti-
tutlon.
From the pictures of Julia Marlowe some
OF the Ohio Republican newspapers are
printing. we infer that they suspect she is
Il Observation-Disclosures Post.
Secretary Taft said in his Brooklyn speech
that the black man us factor In Ameri-
can life. which is growing in Importance
and value" but he didn't add Especially Jus
before election."-Boston Globe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

st. Louis has now rounded out an
even IA years. We stolidly wait for
the shortliner of the Houston Post to
point out that ST. Louis has lived a
grOss life
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

1t appears that Russian duelists, I'M
like the Castellane set, do not fight
with breastpins at ten PAGES, Under
the Russian rules. hitting In the face
is not considered unfair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

Some States have "endorsed" Taft
some have Endorsed him. and some
have only flung him the chilling glance
of apathy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

A New York girl killed herself in a
telephone booth the other day. Many
natures find 1t impossible to bear UP
under central's ways.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

Personally, we should dislike very
much to be bin collector for that De-
troit woman who prices her kisses at
S15.0Q0 each
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

u am out of politics." says David b.
Hill nan with as good hump of
locality az phrenologist could find in
q days walk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

Congress declares that 1t is going to
restore The motto to the gold coins
We herewith call on Congress to show
proof
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

We SUPPOSE that even Maxim Is not
up to q silent alarm clock.
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nlr alnrgwa1ssE|isl lasg'e pispatrh
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Business Office. .ais FL Main street..
washington Bureau. .s2s-7 Mnnsey Bniloins'
Manchester Bureau. .....,.1ioa HUI street
Petersburg Bureau. 1910 \. sycamore 81
tynchbnrg Bureau..... h'shth 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

Women have hard time telling the
truth says New York Judge. The
steers the men hand them are pretty
clever, that's fact.
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II Schmitz has any sense of the
prophecies, he Will WEAR that vindica-
ton as though 1t plnched his instep
some.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

at the moment, the Knox boom an.
pears to be seriously threatened witt
an onslaught of presidential race sui
eide.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

Our people need rest" says Grover
cleveland, However. 1t is useless to
ask Congress TO give US that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

Where would the standard OH Com
pany 90 II 1t died?
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HOW TO CAL r1Mrs-plspArcH.

Persons wishing to communicate with the
ssiries- Dispatch by telephone VIII ask CEN
trial for "4o41." and on being answered from
tho office switchboard will indicate the de-
par.ment or person with whom they wish
10 speak,
When calling between a. NJ. and .
A. NJ, call to central office direct for to4l,
composing-room; 4o4c. business office; 4oiS,
for mailing and press-rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The wedding of Miss Jack Under
wood, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lee Underwood. of Smithfield. to MI.
Harry Mcmillan Darden. son Of Mrs.
Lucie a, Darden. of Suffolk, was cele-
brated at the BRIDES home on Wednes-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

n man could take with him to his death
bed For that is n true verdict on the
way he has lived. no less than 1t is
his security for what lies beyond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

ny MAIL ono six Three one
posrAGE pA1p. Year. Mos. Mos. No.
Daily with sunday. 5000 $500 si.5o .S'
Daily without Sunday 400 200 Loo SO
sunday edition only. 200 Loo 80 'a5
weekly "wednesday. 100 SO 10 -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

BY TImes-pispatch Carrier Delivery Ser
vice in Richmond tand suburbs,. Manehes-
one Week one Year.
Daily with sunday.....l4 cents se,so
l,aiiy without sunday. ~ cents t'So
sunday only ........... 3 cents e.as
yearly subscriptions payable In ADVANCED
Entered January 81. 1903. Mt Richmond
va. ms second-class matter. under act o.
Congress OF March 3, 1879
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SOCIAL and
PERSONAL

outdoor skating carnival was
transferred on Wednesday
night from its usual scene OF
operations to Lombardy Street
md the long snnara around
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

There would be fewer bachelors II the
newspapers didn't print advertisements with
the prices OF spring hats.-Atanta consti-
tuition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-20

The home of the Belle Bryan Day
Nursery and Free Kindergarten will be
open throughout to-day. when annual
donations will DO received. Stores of
all kinds, including fuel and clothing,
VIII be- thankfully recelved, Tea will
be served by tho board this afternoon
| from to o'clock
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ro-morrow-Living outdoors.
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of the Ohio Republican newspapers are
printing. we infer that they suspect she is
u Observation-Disclosures Post.
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IA. The Adventure of tile UruEunynn
undcrtnkcro
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-01
OF Interest to Democrats.

The National Democratic Con-
gressional Campaign Committee
has begun active operations at its
headquarters at Washington, D
C. In addition to its regular work,
it is now preparing a campaign
handbook which it hopes to
have ready for distribution by
July 1.-TWO or three months
earlier than heretofore.
The committee is charged with
the duty of assisting, in every
way possible, the election Of a
Democratic Congress. We wish
the active cooperation Of every
voter in the United States who
believes, with us, that the election
of a Democratic Congress would
greatly benefit the country. We
must rely upon the people t
sustain our work by giving in
formation as to local conditions,
suggestions for our guidance.
Each Individual can at least
aid US by making a contribution
Will he not do so and interes-
others in helDing us too?
We wish our campaign hand
book distributed as generally a:
possible, and we will furnish ;
copy, as soon as published, t.
every one who contributes to ou
committee.
Send remmittances to me a
Washington, D. C.
JAMES 7. LLOYD.
Chairman.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-01
Thinks il Saved HIS Life.

Lester M. Nelson, of Naples,
Maine, says in a recent letter: 81
have used DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry many years, for coughs and
colds, and I think it saved my life.
I have found it a reliable remedy
for throat and lung complaints,
and would no more be without q
bottle than I Would be without
food" For nearly forty years New
Discovery has stood at the head OF
throat and lung remedies. As 6
preventive of pneumonia and heal
er of weak lungs it has no equal
Sold under guarantee at all drue
stores. SOC. and 81 90. Trial bot
! tie free.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-01
STATE NEWS.

William Joseph Morris, Sc years
old, for 35 years a trusted en-
gineer Of the Atlantic Coast Line.
died Thursday morning at the
hospital in Wilmington, where
he lived, death resulting from an
operation. His wife, mother,
3 sons and one daughter survive.
Julia Howell, 4-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. C. M. Hughes, of Fay
etteville, was run over by run
away horse Wednesday and very
badly, though, it is thought, not
fatally injured. One of hel
legs was broken and she re-
ceived a cash on her head anC
several bad bruises.
The Cleveland Star says tha
during an electric storm il
Cleveland county on Monda!
night of last week the house O.
Mr.. T. D. Putnam was struck ant
one Of his daughters, who hat
retired, was hurled out of bed b,
the force of the bolt, which raj
down under the bed, played aroun'
on the bed springs and hurle,
springs, mattress and occupant OF
the bed out into the middle of tn
floor. The young lady was not in
jured.