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found that. while he had left the bulk
OF his fortune to his younger and ia
vorite son. the Count Of Flanders. as
well as his most valuable paintings,
the library was bequeathed to his eld-
est son, Leopold H.. who. curiously
enough. cared nothing whatsoever for
books.
The late King was an omniyorous
devourcr OF newspapers. of geographic
cal publications, commercial reports,
etc. but to the Joys Of a hibliophile he
was an entire stranger. Finding that
his fathers library took up space which
In his opinion could be more usefully
occupied in another manner. he had
the greater portion of these literary
treasures boxed up. and thus they have
remained throughout nearly the entire
length OF his reign of forw-four years.
King Albert, while fond of riding
and of the pleasures OF the chase,
shares the tastes of his grandfather.
Leopold l., in the matter of books. and
has already intimated his intention of
not only himself delving in the long
hidden treasures of the royal library,
but likewise of rendering them ac
ccssible, under certain conditions. to
of Princess Charlotte or Wales serves
to recall the fact that the son whose
birth caused her death in 1877. and
who would have been King of England
on the demise of his grandfather
George ", In 1880. had he. lived. was
the half-brother of Leopold IL OF Bel
gium..
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principles OF Old Virginia in the newer
Southwest.

Southwest.
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TIE LAST STAR OF The OLD
STAGE.
On Sunday the final curtain was
rung down on the last survivor OF
the old-time stage. There may yet re-
main a few walking gentlemen who
strntted in grcase-paint and CATERS
when Forrest set New York wild from
the stage of Eiblo's. but Mrs. Agnes
Booth. whose death was announced
yesterday, was the only remaining
star who shared applause with the
great lions OF the old theatre.
With her passing, only mem ories and
traditions remain as the afterglow Of
Americas golden day Of drama. That
day was at its noon when Mrs. Booth
was in her prime. When she took the
stase the elder Booth had almost
ended his wonderful American career
begun here in Richmond, and was bat
I
darkness of old age and insanity.
| Edwin Bootll-"the younger" he was
called, even when an old man--was
touring the West with his Iron
Chest and was just beginning his
| immortal portrayals of Hamlet when
she first attracted notice. The Forrest
divorce case was over, with its scan
dals and its shame, the Macready-
Forrest war was past, and the sublime
Edwin was supreme when Mrs. Booth
joined him as leading woman.
Years OF intimate relationship with
these celebrities gave her something
of the spirit that enabled the older
actors to enthrall America from coast
to coast. She knew something of that
tense dramatic fire that filled the
equity Forrest when he threatened to
launch the curse OF Rome" against
the offending noble. She had Erasped
the dramatic art the younger Booth
put into his bare bodkint and had
gained from her father in-law touch
of the mad power which tho elder
Booth threw into the famous "off with
his head order in Cibbers version OF
Richard Ill"
| Mrs. Booth lived to see these ira
ditions upset in new school 1.-THE
Gladiator" The Poor Gentleman"
The Stranger" "The Hunchback."
"Virsinius" and the rest gave place to
''Esmeralda" and Young Mrs. Win
throps Marriage" before she left the
stage. She played with the successors
of Booth and starred with the heirs
of Barrett But she preserved through
out the spirit of the great tragedians
who long since have passed off the
stage and out the darkened wings OF
this earthly life.
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King Lcopold's Library.

Through the death of Leopold IL,
one of the most valuable libraries in
Europe will become in measure ac-
cessible to the outer world Leopold
i. during the many years which he
spent in England, first OF all as the
husband and then as the widower Of
Princess Charlotte Of Wales, and after
wards. at Brussels. as King of the
Belgians, devoted large sums of money.
of which he had an abundance to the
collection OF literary treasures. "A bib.
liophile of much discernment and ex-
perience. he was always on the look
out for bargains, and at the time OF
his death had managed to gather to-
gether one of the most valuable col
lcctions in Europe.
When his will was opened it was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04
Governor william D. Giles.
,rho m ~ q u. Iiirpn 4, u ~

Editor of me I1mes.DlspatcH.
Sir.-A little over a year ago Pro-
lessor Dodd, then OF Randolph Macon
College, but now of the Chicago Uni
versity. wrote n very interesting arti-
Gle concerning the biographies OF lead
ing public men of the last century,
prepared by Henry Adams. the emf
nent historian OF Massachusetts. mild
ly criticizing Mr. Adams, however. on
his life OF John Randolph of Roanoke.
!. for one, think the view taken by
Professor Dodd. that Henry Adams did
not treat the character OF the bril-
justice In his book. entirely correct.
o! his way to slur at another Virgin
Ian whom 1 have always been taugit:
to regard as a high type of statesman.
namely, William 3. Giles. regarding
whom Adams, in his Life of Ran
dolph." on page 142. speaking of Vice
President Aaron Burr says: Among
Southern Senator's his closest associate
was Giles. of Virginia. whom no man
ever trusted without regret,
The writer once addressed a letter
to Historian Adams asking his rea-
sons for thus referring to Governor
and Senator Giles. but no answer was
ever received
was much gratihed to read in your
paper recently that Professor D. r.
Anderson, OF Richmond College waa
preparing a life of Governor William
B. Giles. and trust the book may be
published at an early day
SAMUEL LEE ADAMS.
Cluster Springs, Halifax county, Va.
December 81.
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rl,e Christn,ns plnner.

In spite of the fact that the word
dyspepsia means literally bad cook, It
will not be fair for many to lay the
blame on the cook If they begin tins
Christmas dinner with little appetite
may not be fair for any to do that
let us hope SO for the sake of the
cook! The disease dyspepsia indicates
a bad stomach, thatis q weak stomach
rather than bad cook and for u weak
stomach there is nothing else equal
to Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t gives the
stomach vigor and tone, cures dyspep-
STA, creates appetite and makes eating
the pleasure j t should be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04
.Alyay,s a WAY.
PERTINENT POINTS.

T-1IE King OF Scrvia has been asked 10
abdicatc. Such consideration should be
appreciated. His predecessor. 1t will
be remembered. was not given a choice
philadelphia Ledger
Our kindly government has issued a pri-
mer on the handling of explosives, but as
Mr.. Roosevelt Is in Africa. he need not
regard IT as personai.-Chicago News.
VIII congressional record of master
full inactivity satisfy the voters next fall?-
Boston Herald.
Or. Cook can double his fortune now by
coming out of his hole and telling all about
it-BuTalo News.
They are talking again about plan for
universal disarmament. We are in favor
of it. If tho disarmament includes Cannon.
st Paul Dispatch.
Jim Jeftries's illness is not OF serious
nature. according to the sporting news.
Just a little breaking out around the mouth,
apparently.--St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Tolstors publisher is to be sent to a
Russian prison, Notwithstanding the fact
that he hasn't been publishing any poetry for
Tolstoi.-Ch;cago Record-Herald.
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Voice Of the T eople.
a 4l,cminlscenec OF John Randolph

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF John randolph
Tucker.
Editor Of The Times-Dispatch:
Sir,--The writer saw an item from
Lexington In your issue OF to-day, in
which II Is stated that the Hon, Harry
st. George Tucker entertained a num-
Der Of his friends on Christmas Eve
in honor of the birthday of lis dis
|tinguished father Hon. John Randolph
Tucker, who was accustomed to invite
|occasions. M b5
THE item carries the writer back to
such a celebration ON Christmas Eve,
IiSS0. wherahe WAS a cadet at the Viz
Ing in question he, with several other
cadets, was visiting Mr.. fuckers
charming daughters, ana II must be
confessed that he was somewhat smit-
| ten With the charms Of one Of them In
particular. We noticed thata number
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04
A New Year Carol.


Far across the roof OF Night.
List! sweet bells of rapture ring
And renew the pure delight.
Borne through space on friendly wing.
Through the rugged walls OF Time
May each joyful carol clcaye,
AS the days unrcel. sublime.
Let dead hours in silence grove.
May all grief the Old Year held
Be forgotten in tho New.
All ill-will of strife dispelled.
Joy and peace shine bright and true.
Hear the bells! They seem to say.
Lo. Happy Year Is here.
Fraught with buds TO cheer LIES way.
Full OF hope that sparklcs clear
And the higher thought Ia born
In warm ashes OF tho past.
AS the night untolds the morn
With calm delight. at last.
Thus the parting years divide.
Crowned with wisdom old and now.
Which the future fates decide.
While contending souls pursue.
Ring grand bells. and rouse mankind
To duty OF the times
Stave dark bulwarks. left behind.
with thy cheerful, peaceful chimes.
GEORGE SANDS JOHNSON.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

The Chicago News has discovered
and divulged the fact that Senator
Reveridge used to be a book-agent,
The lengths to which some newspa-
{pcrs will so to discredit these insur-
gent fellows is really something aw-
full. g.
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protecting Grnveyards.

u / r Z
Protecting Grnveyards.
A farm was sold by an administra-
tor for division OF an estate, with
orders to reserve the graveyard. Since
1t has changed hands several times.
Last parties claim there Is no record
to show reservation. Will the law re-
serve 1t or what steps can be taken?
READER.
Unless the original deed specifically
reserved the graveyard you have no
redress. The statute law on the sub
incorporated graveyards.
Gan Indian Giver."
a sold his standing timber to 3,
giving B twelve months to get 1t off.
moved his mill and lumber at once. 3
gave a all his outside slabs. Now. six
months later. B gives these same slabs
to his negro drivers for winter wood.
Has he that right? SUBSCRIBER.
Certainly not. II you can prove the
gift. A civil action may be necessary.
however, before you can get the wood
Entering Church, etc.
l. When q young lady and gentle
man enter church Is 1t correct for the
lady to walk UP the aisle ahead OF the
gentleman or the gentleman ahead OF
the lady?
2. Where will the next exposition
g. Is the editor Of your column a
lady or gentleman? have heard :.
Wi /. THE faosi lady should always : walk "a,
ahead OF the gentleman.
9. We do not know to what exposi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

Judge Lurton arrives on the SUI
preme bench in4time to take a hand in
settling the Tobacco Trust case. a de-
cision which the august tribunal has
long appeared to postpone With some
thing like eagerness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

MI. Cannon INDUCES in few more
sneers at Mr. Cummins, which is at
least as effective stand as endeavor-
ing to keep the tides of Old Ocean
back with a mop.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

We estimate that Congress Should
now be sufficiently rested to put in a
few consecutive hours Of not so hard
labor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

As We understand DR.. Melvin, half
the meat eaten In the United States is
uninspected. but not unsupported.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

We win not indorse that Chicago
chaps plan to bloMaiup the United
States senate With nitro-slycerln un,
iii we have been convinced that there
is no cheaper way
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

William Jennings Bryan has In
spected the Panama Canal. which
proves nothing whatever, either pro or
con, hither or anon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

The sentiment of the United Mine
Workers is said to be Unanimous for
an increase in wages" And they tele-
graph in stuff like this as news.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

The January summertimes of Rich.
mond are Just about the classiest arti-
Gle that the weather man turns out.
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MORSE,


1t is impossible to avoid feeling for
Banker Morse certain sympathy
which has. we think. nothing of the
"maudlin" in it. This multimillionaire
shaven head is about as dizzy and dis
astrous as anything in the history of
crime. There is a heavy accumulation
Of popular resentment against tinan-
ciers of his type, and 1t is quite true
that he is partly paying for other
mems sins. Many worse men than he
have never gone to prison, despite the
best efforts OF the law to get some OF
them. Morse did as he found others
of his class doing with impunity, men
who certainly never thought of them-
served fourteen months in prison, has
shown. until the final bitter outburst,
an excellent spirit as we'll as a very
plucky one; has paid off all his obli-
cations. and let down the depositors
of the wrecked bank without the loss
of a single dollar. Under these cir
cumstances, a sentence of fifteen years,
probably a life-term for him, certain
.ly does seem exceedingly severe.
Yet Morse knew tic provisions of
the national banking act: knew that
he was violating them; knew that he
was running the risk of exactly the
dire punishment that has oyertaken
him. The country has good reason to
fear operators of his sort, having suf-
fered much from them in years gone
by. He took the gamblers chance
with the law, and he has no just COM
plant If. being fairly caught the
aroused public opinion which he must
have known about desired to see him
punished to the limit of the law. Sc
verify Is most painful to the indl-
society in the long run than leniency
or impotence. From the standpoint of
the general good, drastic punishment
was doubtless necessary here. Morse's
melancholy example should go very
far toward breaking up those financial
malpractices CT the powerful and the
unscrupulous, which have often in the
past brought disaster to the Innocent.
State Highway Commissioner Will
sons Forthcoming report will show that
81 out of the 100 counties of Virginia
have taken some steps toward public
road improvement since the new road
laws went into effect. Twelve coun-
the total allotment among them being
s1I39,O0O No State in the Union has
made more gratifying advancein THIS
most important field Of progress than
Virginia has made during 1909. More
over. seeds We're sown in the tWelNe-
month Just ended the fruits Of which
should make 1910 an even more mem-
orable Year in road building.
The Times Dispatch has already ex-
pressed the view that there Is much
to commend in the plan OF negro
exposition inlol3 to commemorate the
black mans progress in his fifty years
OF freedom, II such a celebration
should stimulate this progress bs re-
vealing 70 both races the forward steps
that heye already been taken, it would
be very Well wsrth while. But every
l5thing depends on the way In which i
las managed tis suggested now tina
4 i r. . ID
| Tire plan be taken. hold OF and ppshet
by a commission consisting OF "fou
or five, southern white men and !
4 largcEahumbeI OF Northern white men,
u negroes being omitted from the boar
!. altogether.1 such an arrangement
llwould partially defeat the general oh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

Mayor Gaynor praises Murphy, but
keeps all the juicy plums on his own
side of the fence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

The practical value of benevolent
despotism is illustrated BY the cave
with which Diaz made zelaya shut up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

lIon..G. Pinchot loses none of his
popularity by his habit Of regarding
meetings as places TO speak right out
;,,y + =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

Yesterday was tho birthday ami
yersary OF Marcus Tullius Cicero, and
for an We know he may nave enter-
tanned old catnine in the llouseboat
on the StyM.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

The seasons are hitting old Virginia
assorted-lilSe and every whichaways.
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tion you refer.
matter Of public interest. ."It" is 4
man, however, II you Insist
Please inform me through your
column Cecil spooner's age and her
husband's name. B1JOU.
This ladys age does not appear in
any OF the stage directories. Her nus
Inv Courscs and the bar.
Can q person learn enough by read-
Ing the Lincoln and Jefferson College
law to pass the state bar? READER.
we are not familiar with the cur
riclilum OF the Lincoln and Jefferson
College. The State Board. as you
know. now requires a degree from
some accredited school before the APP
plcant can take the examinations.
The requirements are at present very
stiff.
Please tell me through your columns
II the book. Three Weeks" by Elinor
Glyn has ever been dramatized.
CONSTANT READER.
SO far as we know 1t has not, and
we hope 1t will not be.
Photographic VIII.
want to know II a will written III
erty is ,alid without witnesses II
can prove will was written by tesla
trix? Il. S. NJ
Yes. II the will is Photographic, that
is to say, written in the hand OF the
testatrix and certified to by her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-04

i .
Mayor Gaynor's first list of appoint
ments has been received with general
expressions of approval by the press
of New York. The Democratic World
points out that there Is not a single
political hack in the list" The thick
and-thin Republican Tribune, which
fought the new Mayor bitterly during
his canvass, sees in his appointments
high purpose and an Independence
which will be most gratifying to all
who wish for him an administration
Of worthy achievements" The dyed
in-the-wooI Republican Press. another
uncompromising foe of the former
judges candidacy, thinks that the ap-
pointments mark the beginning of a
wonderfully clean and efficient admin
istration of the city's affairs" The
Mayor clearly has made an excellent
start, well calculated to draw the teeth
! of his ante-election critics. The World
tence from his letter Offering the Inn
| portant post of Park Commissioner to
Thomas j. Higgins: No political in
reference or influence whatsoever
shall be suffered in any department
of the government of the city of New
York" If Mayor Gaynor fully means
this, as his first official step suggests,
and completely enforces 1t, he may
give the metropolis one of the clean
est and best administrations in its his.
tory. He has both the ability and the
courage.
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STATE PRESS
ignoring Our Income Tax.

The fact that twelve counties in the state
do not return single dollar OF income tax
Is reflection not only upon the counties
themselves, but upon tho state officers
charged with the assessment OF taxes. This
discreditable phenomenon means that any
person in the city of Norfolk who pays a
dollar of Income tax pays more income tax
than all the citizens of a dozen counties
which had a total population of about 10000
in 1900. Is it not a fact that under the law
the income taxes OF State officers must be
deducted from their salaries each year be-
fore the salaries are paid? Even II this is
true. 1t is no less amazing that in twelve
counties no citizen voluntarily confessed 500
of income over the $1,000 year exempt by
llaw.--Norfolk Landmark.
Adjusting the Primary Bill.
This paper is hoping that The real friends
lof the primary system will get together
and pass the bill in some shape. each man
| who has an objection giving way before the
|Will of the majority When he finds he cam
not convert the majority to his way Of
thinking. What we want is a new primary
law with such Improvements over the old
one as we can get, When the present law
\ was adopted those who formulated it IN
tended that it should be temporary only.
surprising and desiring that it would be
perfected after practical trials And it
would have been perfected long ago II II
were not for those politicians who ardently
| hope that the good old days" OF conven-
tons and mass meetings will return in the
course OF time. Entertaining this hope
| these politicians have assduously criticized
| the primary system in use, and have been
| equally as dilisent in blocking the attempt
| of sincere believers In the primary to I'M
prove the plan. 1t is these politicians. some
lot whom appear as alleged supporters of5the
primary, that are TO be reared. It is all too
probable that they Wilt be successful gain
during the coming session in their efforts
| TO prevent ties=enactmunt of any desirable
\ primary legislation. Therefore 1t Is essen
| tial that friends OF the primary puli TO-
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our own conviction is that Dr Cook
threw sixty feet OF rope into the air,
clumb II ana pulled the rope up after
| him. .S5iy AK XII A4ti&t, tliSs 5is test,. tl