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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
THURSDAY. APRIL %. 1905.
THE ABSENTEE SECRETARY.


Now that the subject has been def
ritely and aggressively preached. it is
difficult to see how Mr.. Taft can avoid
resignins his portfolio in the Cabinet.
His. prolonged and chronic absenteeism
seems to belong to that class of things
which can be overlooked only so Ions
as everybody is indulgently silent
about them. But now the Philadelphia
Press, probably the leading Republi-
can paper of Pennsylvania, and jour-
nal committed to the candidacy OF
Knox, is insistently calling for the
Secretary's resignation.
The records show that Mr.. Taft was
in the West Indies for the month OF
April. 1907. that he was in Dayton.
o.. on May Sd OF that year, at the
jamestown Exposition on May 9TH, ut
ST. Louis from May 25th to June 1st,
in Dakota and Kansas from June Sth
to 2lst and at Murray Bay, Canada,
from July 4th to August 10th. On Az
gust 18th he started off upon his trip
around the world. He got back on
December 2ist, and spoke in Cincin-
natl on December cath and In Boston
on December Goth. Since January LIST
he has been to New England, New Jer-
sew. Buffalo. Ohio, Nebraska, Michigan
and Missouri. his longest consecutive
absences being during his two West
ern trips, February 9TH to 18th and
March Slst to April 18th. 1t is con-
servative TO say that in the past year
he has spent twice as much time. away
from Washington as he has In IT.
Pointed jests about the difficulty his
clerks have in recognizing him on his
infrcaucnt appearances at the War
Office are cropping out in the press
with unfortunate frequency.
Secretary Taft is a thoroughly amia-
BILE and estimable man. and one OF
high character and unimpeachable in
tegrity. No one would care to stir up
any kind of agitation" against him.
The report is that, when his presiden-
tial ambitions first took definite shape,
he offered his resignation to the Pres
.dent, and the President dissuaded him
from pressing IT If that report is
true. the time has evidently come when
Mr.. Taft should be permitted to act
or his original impulse. The people
pay him $1,000 year to serve them
as Secretary of War. and not to take
TIE stump in behalf OF his own can
vsss for a t+gher place. The other
presidential Candidates In ofice--Fair-
banks, Knox and Cannon-are remain
ing consistently at their posts in
Washington, and Mr.. Tafts failure to
emulate them places him in an I'M
pleasant position which he should be
the first TO repudiate. Either the work
OF the War Office has suffered sadly
during the continued absences of its
1 chief. or else the portfolio of tina:
chief is superhuous one and should
be abolished.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Mr.. BRYAN ON INSTRUCTION.

The important resolutions passed by
the State Democratic Convention in
New York have already been quoted
in these columns, 1t will be remem-
bered that they called for ''unpled ged,
unfettered and uninstructed" delegates,
ito the end that out of the delberation
and consultation of such men there
may be then and there nominated a
ticket which viii rally to its support
the Judgment, conscience and vote OF q
majority of the citizens of the coun.
Cry" In an editorial In the Common
l,sr, we note. Mr.. Bryan contends thai
ehsse resolutions prove the control O.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Work and Nationality.

81 can get an English coachman a
place twice as quickly as a German
or a Yankee coachman,' said an en-
ployment agent. Each country, I find
is supposed to turn out one kind OF
workman of peculiar excellence. Thus
England's specially is the stableman.
~ Frances specially is the chauffeur
Scotland is noted for It's engineers. and
In the field of sport For its golf
coaches. The Swiss are considered to
be the best watchmakers. 1t is never
any trouble to get Swiss watch
maker a job. The Swedes are the bes,
sailors. Germans are at a premium as
brewery hands. Italians are in de-
wherein they wonderfully excel"-Chi.
|cago Inter Ocean
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
SHIPS OF CONCRETE.
Miracles of the Prophets Floating Al
Revived.

Italy, according to present indica-
tions, will soon give US scagoins
steamships with hulls made OF con-
crete.
The first occasion on which con-
crete was used as shipbutlding ma.
terial was in 1856, when a small boat
made of it was exhibited at the Paris
Exhibition by Frenchman named
afloat. was constructed OF wire net
ting covered with cement.
1t was not until 1896 that the mat
ter was taken up again. and then an
several concrete vessels of about l2o
tons, some of which are still in use
on the Italian rivers;
Some years later the Italian govern
ment gave instructions for an experf-
mental boat to be built OF concrete.
This boat. of 100 tons. was built by
|Gabellini and was subjected to. severe
tests in the dockyard at Spezia. a
much larger iron vessel with sharp
ram was directed against 1t, but no
impression was produced on or dam
age done to the concrete ship. The
result was that several similar ves-
ment
The general method of construction
IS as follows: The frames and longi-
are MADE OF
and the skin consists of a single or
double layer of concrete stiffened with
wire netting, and made perfectly
smooth and water-tight by anSinternal
coat OF pure cement.
The boats cost almost nothing for
maintenance. are fireproof. and cost
about half as much as iron vessels OF
the same capacity.
An Italian engineer. Signor dAdda,
has also submitted proposals to the
Italian government for the use of con-
crete armor on warships. and series
of trials to test the resisting power
of reinforced concrete is about to be
lmade.-London Express.
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wivc. Travel Hnlf-pr,cc.

Under new Norwegian railway
regulation; when husband and wife
are travelling together, the wife need
only pay half-price The idea nav
simply be to encourage family life, on
the theory that Norwegian who nor
mally leaves his wife at homo will lie
tempted to take her along at reduced
rates. 1t will. Of course, be necessary
when taking a husband and wife tick
ct. to display ones marriage certificate
and make an affidavit that the lady
Is ones wife. in order to prevent coll
fusion at the booking office between
perfect trangers-London Tid-Bits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Dinner at Home.

Tt IS a relief to be able to record that
the private dinner Is by degrees sup
planting, the vogue OF the restaurant,
which at one time seemed to bid fair
to extinguish the more Intimate and
exclusive hospitality Of private houses
altogether.-The Onlooker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
The Open window

Children brought up with open win
a t'neas app pea indeed to be about fifteen
than those who sleep with the Win.
dows smut on cold and damn nights.
or OF at Z least ca, than those who sleep With
G, nrt "ihdoWs throughout the greater
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Saving Grace OF Huruor.

Our English literature entities US 10 claim
OF humor, that homely genial quality which
rs 70 wit as the fire by which We warm
ourselves Wl Is to the Hash OF the searchlght
slsh politics and literature to-day which
suggest that people In our cultured classe,
sential TO humor. and beginning to ,aE.
', T., and their opinions too serious
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Envy" says the Washington Post.
lis eternally getting into the seat of
emulation" True. enough. Also. for
its pains. envy is eternally getting a
kick in the seat where it would do the
most good.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Covered Hls Tranka

Mother--"You and Willy have been
at my cherries again. I found the
stones in the nursery"
Johnny-'It wasn't me, mother,
cause l swallowed all the stones of
mine."-Frankfort Wuzblatt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
The Worm Turns.

She buys a gown,
The best In town.
Hp9 WhI,o three hundred dollars
Can only squirm
Ana turns his cuffs and collars
louisville Courier-J ournal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

General Pornrio Diaz has been presi /.
qent q Mexico, for twenty-seven years az.
rssr yes yse an interruption between ,hs
ter ter year the repeated ra-election OF
the chief executive ceased to be- re-.
pugnant to the Mexican constitution
eral Diaz means to retire, as he viii
then be SO Years old.---Denver News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
HOW TO CALL Es-prsrArcH.

Persons wishing TO communicate with The
rimes- Dispatch by telephone will ask CEN
ira! for "4o41'' and on being answered from
tho office switchboard. Will indicate the de-
psrtment or person with whom they wish
TO speak.
when calling between A. NJ. and
A NJ. call TO central office direct for 4oH,
composing groom: 4o42. business office; 1913.
for mailing and press-room..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Long Term. in SUPREME Court

Few members OF the Supreme Court have
exc eeded the time Justice Harlan has served
thirty years. Justice Field served about
thlrty-nve years. Chief Justice Marshall
about thirty- four and a half years, Justice
Burhrod Washington thirty-one years. and
Justice John Mclean thlrty-two years
Everywhere.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Jack London is being mentioned as
the Socialist candidate for the presi-
dency this year. II he is feeling fit,
Jack can probably give Tom Watson as
good a run for the tailend reservation
as any man living.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

IF Joseph G. Cannon breaks into the
White House" begins the Cincinnati ii
Enquirer-but there we pause, dis
sustedly. and turn to serious discus
sions about the canals on Mars, De
sagan's wardrobe and vital matters
like that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
IN Laxative
that IS as Harmless as Food

II YOU ate plenty Of fruit, coarse food
and green vegetables. the bowels
would never need help.
But when you eat fine food. and rich
food, you must supply the laxative
In some other way.
Do 1t In Natures way.
Don't employ salts or pill cathartics.
fortheyviolate Mature. Theyirrltate
and injure the stomach and bowels.
Nearly all dyspepsia-all constipation
iscaused by the use OF harsh physic.
Cascarets--a vegetable laxative-have
preclselythe same effect as laxative
food.
You know they don't harm you because
they don't grippe.
They do for the bowels Just what right
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

The always amiable Washington
Herald refers to "the more 'brassy' of
we moderns." Careful grammarians
will wonder just which of we our con-
temporary has in mind.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

California. we are told, produced g..
600 tons OF salt last year, but apparent
ly this was not enough to do the proper
thing by the tail OF the bird O. free
dom.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

However. of course those who grew
indignant over race-suicide at certain
august bidding need not look to Theo-
dore to buy the babies milk.
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Also to Wcl,n,n,,

That theory that the North Pole Is SHIFT
ms ousht to bring comfort to Peary. All
r ne mas 10 40 Ia to go around to the other
Div Di.n, tnh wait Tor it.-From tho Pittsburs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

She Showing him photo OF herself
as a baby on her mothers arm)-
He--'Really, and who Is the baby
on your arm;"--Meggsndortey Blaettey.
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sl,akcsncare,s Foresight.
"shakcspearc wrote for all time"

Shakespeare wrote for all time"
For instance?"
TAKE his expression: otis not so deep
as we'll. nor wide barn door. yet
twill serve How we'll that describes a
1905 spring hat!"-Louisvlle Courer-Jour-
nal.
The Business Instinct.
Guide Showing places OF historic interest
in England: sit was in this room that
Wellington received his first commission.
Yes. sir, 1t is a fact"
American Drummer: What percentage
OF commission did he get?"-chicago Jour
nal.
a Cinch.
Professional Faster: az should like to
undertake fast of four weeks in this
show of yours. How much will you pay
mc?"
Snowman: 81 can't give yon any salary.
bu: l will pay for your keep."-Fliesende
Biaetter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

In Justice to all, we wish to reiter-
ate emphatically that Mozart died BE-
FORE Mr.. Austin sicked his music on
him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Moreover. the new styles afford the
women the most boundless opportuni-
ties for talking through their hats.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

As far as that goes, there is no real
reason why Alton 3. Parker should
not get a stab at the vice presldency
at Denver.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

In no other city in the world has
the weatherman so many warm and
loving friends as in Royal Richmond,
the climate climax OF the universe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

In our opinion. war between Tur-
key and Venezuela would be about the
proper caper.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Rooms at Denver will cost $14 a day
next July, but fortunately Hoke Smith
can keep his boom in a linen closet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
No Rule Apa,nxt (,

!. chancellor Day still asserts that there
\, y. -, .ne N In his madness-From the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Arc you the man from Solder &.
Co.'S to do the repairing OF the water
pines?" asked Mr.. Suhbubs. Eyes" re-
piled the plumber "and Mr.. Solder
he hasn't seen the Job; he doesn't know
how much want done" '.Nlebbe not,
but he told me how much to do
Philadelphia Press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

a merry widow hat frequently i'm
plies pretty glum papa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Wife OF. distinguished artist ~ AZ Z.
parting visitor on show slndavv W u w
,n Ia, been ,esi, teains sumptuousiy FOR tic
last half, hour: Good by. SO nice
~ M Sp n =, !" hn y, come. hope you liked
Visitor; Pictures? There! I knew
f pmnch was something I'd forgotten!''-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

AS for obstinate Congressman. why
not battleship 'em east Of suez. Mr..
President?
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Pa what Is the old. old story?"
50 !he one 2s. the atter-dinner, speaker
ns OVER ' On re eard the %;ho day
I,wChlcaGo METEOROLOGICAL, u n, n.
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Fila ?ulcl,r,or.

Incidentally who will give whoor
for Oyster Bay this time next year?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Ex-President Cleveland. TOO. is SUFFERING
from rheumatism, but he isn't thinking OF
taking any mud baths. as Admiral Evans
Is Mr.. Cleveland got plenty OF the mud :
bath treatment when he was in politics.
Boston Globe
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Probably II the Whitehouse does no
want Taft, Cooks will,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Many old houses In Holland have
a special door which is never opened
save on special occasions. when there
Is marriage or death in the fam
tits door. aud 1t Is then nailed or
barred up until a death occurs when
1t Is opened and the tody removed
| by this ex!t-=Truth. 4 fs RI i8g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Mexican newspapers need not worry
Uncle Sam never steals territory. He mere
" lets Providence toss 1t into his lap-The
Commoner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Judge Gray says that he is not a
candidate, apparently confirming sus-
pcions long entertained in Lincoln,
Nah
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Judge Harmon says Governor johnson is
great man. Faint praise: the man who
leads the Democratic party to Its regular
lickinss Is matchess.-st. Louis Globe.
Democrat,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
1,he Bn.iness Instinct.
a Cinch
POINTS FROM rARAGRArHERs.

n low 1t is said Japan wants to fight
IN Great Britain" 1t Is mighty good
thing for Japan that it doesn't get all
the things 1t Is alleged to Misunderstanding
ton Herald.
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well and Good.

Willie: II say, father, what is the differ
ence between we'll and good 20
Father: II have noticed, my son, that
about the only time when YOU are good
is when YOU are not well."-Phiadelphia
Inquirer.
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Rhymes for To-Day
THE pl,EApNAuGHTs.

THE DNEADNAUGHTs.
)WTD may not have what countless
nv ships
Wv The Spaniard's old Armada
knew,
Yet Congress says with firm set lips
That Two will do.
Though Roosevelt knows the time 4.
ripe
To float four Big Ones on the blue,
He has to put 1t in his pipe
That Two will do.
Let Hobson shrek his battle-call,
And stump the country through and
through
The handwriting is on the wall.
And Two will do.
Let Slam shake her fists at us
And threats break out in Timbuctoo
The Navy Leaguers need not cuss-
For Two will do
Though Afghans dare us out to fight.
Though we are tainted by Peru,
Though jingoes storm till they turn
white
Still. Two will do.
I work to pay my taxes. Me,
I'd hate to see them raised a few:
Now, honest, people, don't you see
That Two will do? r. S. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

John Sharp Williams referred to Con-
gresham Hobson as young enthusiast
Notwithstanding the subject OF his remark
is veteran of one war; two political cam
paigns, and kissing tour.--Dallas News.
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Important, II True.

wireless dispatch received by the Jour
n.l this morning from headquarters at Chi
caeo states that Governor johnson VIII be
nominated Tor President at the Denver con-
Nention. and that Colonel BRYAN will win
ara" MS name before the convention meets.
fredericksburg Journal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Mad Inn IN or GcnIus.

The difference between heaven
born genius and a mailman is success
or failure. a man may do anything. he
plcases, and If he succeeds he is hailed
to see success where little minds could
orly fear failure; but let him fail In
his undertaking and he is a mailman
"A. Maurice Low in the April Forum.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
One and All
Seen With tho Argu. Eye.

Some people claiming to be Democrat.
are doing as they did in 1896 and 1900
making fools OF themselves. We see them
with prospects brighter than since Cleve-
lands triumph, persisting In their dastardl,
work Of wrecking the--we Will not say
tEeir--party.-AuEusta County Argus.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23
Better Supervision OF Banks.

One thing is certain: Agitation Is soin,
the banks suffer as a result or not. It 4
better that these banks shall suffer tn,
fruits Of their own folly in the distrus
created than that innocent deposltors shoult
est banking methods.-Danville Register.
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The Little Joker.

'Papa, is there not such word as obey
ir the marriage service?"
Yes. but It's like the joker In deck
OF cards-no one uses it."-Houston Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

Pater---''Never mind You'll live Just
AS long even 4 you can't marry that
particular girl
Bleeding Heart--"Perhaps-- II
Will seem much longsr."--LIte. y.
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MERELY JOKING.
Natural Conclusion.

Natural Conclusion.
Patience: This paper says the kanga-
roo sometimes leaps seventy feet"
| Patrice: "Oh. are they afraid OF mice,
too?"-Yonkers Statesman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

There seems to be some slight objection
In Washington to Senator Aldrich's prose-
cution OF his old business of managing the
United States.-Providence Journal,
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A Republican Dilemma.
Seen in the Light.

Seen in the Light
outside OF the shadow that Bryan casts
over the Democracy. the fitness and avail.
ability OF Governor johnson. of Minnesota.
a-e more and more generally seen and ap-
MISUNDERSTANDING 1ndex-Appeal.
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Though Afghans dare us out to fight.
Though VIC are tainted by Peru,
Though jingoes storm till they TURF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-23

o-morrow-rrade Follows the Cross.
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edu,s B;spatrb

BY Times Dispatch Carrier Delivery Ser
vice in Richmond (and suburb,). Manehes-
tse and Petersburr-
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Italy, according to present indica-
tions, will soon give us scagoing
steamships with hulls made OF con-
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-08-20
HIS Jumps PUT IT
TO US WEDNESDAY
Feuandina Sports Have ''Striugs to
Their Long Green"
MLEoD's FIELDING a FEATURE

Both Teams Put Up srIlnsnt Fielding
cams-umPlre's Decisions Made
Things Bad FOR WatsOn-smsll
Crowd Turned Out to See Game.
Before small and unenthusiastic
crowd OF fans the Fernandina team
whitewashed the Oak Halls yesterday
afternoon by the score Of ] to O.
The game was one OF the fastest
ever seen on the Fernandina grounds,
and both teams fought stubbornly
from start 10 finish. Spectacular plays
were numerous on both sides, but the
Oak Halls carried OF the fielding
honors by their fast and snappy
plays. Fernandina scored their only
run in the second innlng. but the
phone message we received at this
office did not state how the tally was
made.
II was a pitcher's battle from the
time the game was called and the
two Fingers pitched brilliant bali all
through the contest Walker had
shade the better Of Watson as he let
the Oak Halls down with four stingy
hits and issued no passes The uni.
pire's decisions were undoubtedly
against Watson. as be IS credited with
walking four men He only allowed
Fernandina Ave hits. which Is one
more than Walker gave. Watson
famed four men, while Walker
whiffed ten. .---.asslg7- ~
McIeod's fielding was the feature
Of the game He made the spectators
eft up and take notice when he pulled
of sensational catch, His perform.
ance around second base would have
made big Lacquer look ashamed Of
himself
The Fernandina sports evidently
we're scared Of the Oak Halls az they
we're not inclined 20 wager any money
on the game, not even small
amount But after Eernandina had
scored they Ioosened up a little. very
little. too
The Score by Innings.
Fernandlna. o o 10 0 0 0 OIL
Oak Halls. 0 0 0 o 0 0 o 90
Batteries--Fernandina. Walker and
Bowen. Oak Halls, Watson and
Miller.
Struck out--By Walker 10, by Wat
son 4. -ss~
Base on balls--oR Watson I, Oh
Walker 0.
Hits-on Walker 4, OF Watson 8.
Time OF game--i:SO.