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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
THE UPPER CONGO.
Matters There as Had as Evcr-Native
narbnrities.

LONDON. May ia representative oil
the Associated Press to-day had an IN
teryiew with Rev. Mr.. Sjoblom. of the
American Baptist mission OF the upper
Congo. who has just returned to LONDON
He said: .
when I left. In February. matters III
the Upper Congo were as bad as ever.
The commission which the King OF ,he
BelgIans appointed TO inquire INTO ,ne
atrocities committed. the victims peuns
natives. has had almost no result. me
officials are indisposed to act on ms
sionary evidence. and only Few cases
of harbarity were punished
'The iniquitous rubber traffic continues
when the natives are unable TO OBTAIN
rubber the state troops burn the villages.
murder the natives. and cut of their
hands. which are afterwards smoked aiip
sent 10 the State officials. Parts OF the
Equatorsvlle District are In state oil
open warfare
II Is understood that the statements oil
the Rev. Mr.. Sjoblom viii be made the
subject OF an investigation by the House
of Commons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
NJ. II. INGALLS, IN NEW YORK.
No Reccivership for the Chesapeake
and Ohio-NorfolL and Western.


Melville T.. ingalls,, president of the
Big Four and Chesapeake and ONO raii-
roads. is at the Waldorf. having returned
Yesterday on the Teutonic from visit
TO England.
MIR. ingalls, said last night That MS
visit had been for pleasure. and not busi-
ness While abroad he met Sir Cnaries
Rivers Wilson, the president of the Grand
Trunk railway, and Sir Charles said that
the English were nettled at the tariff
manipuations and uneasy at the Trans
Missouri decision. but they still had
good deal of faith in American securities.
Mr.. Ingalls, said that the report that he
was negotiating for the Norfolk and
Western road on behalf of the Chesapeake
and Ohio was untrue. He knew nothing
about the report that Daniel S. Lamont
would be elected president of the Great
Northern railroad. Mr. ingalls, also de-
MED the report that the Chesapeake and
Ohio would go into the hands of re-
ceiver. The road he said, was in
most prosperous condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

The Finance Committee of the Trus-
tees of Richmond College met yesterday
morning at the State Bank TO CONSIDER
the matter of raising the amount OF
money sufficient to guarantee the foun-
dation of q scientific hail, I'm connection
with the college. Mr.. John c. Williams
chairman OF the committee, presided
and stated that quite a handsome nu-
cleus had already been subscribed, and
the purpose of their meeting was mainly
to cash the promises. To do this would
be a decided beginning. and the effort VIII
be made without delay. Beyond this
nothing more engaged the committees
attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Funerals of Two Ladies.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary j. Baptist,
who died Wednesday morning at her
home. on TWenty-second street, took
place Yesterday afternoon a 4 o'clock
from the First Baptist church, of which
she had long been an active and Jealous
member. Mrs. Baptist was in her 10Th
year, and had been in feeble health for
some time. She leaves three children
Messrs. II. c. and Frank Baptist and
Miss Fanny Baptist.
The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Richard
son will take place this morning at II
o'clock from her residence, No. 2+O5 y
street. Deceased was the widow of Mr..
Edward c. Richardson. and was in the
18th year of her age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting I'm Frede-
rickzburg.

The party Of ladies who purpose attend
ing the Womans Auxiliary meeting in
Fredericksburg is rapidly being made up.
Mrs Boykin and Miss Warren. who are
In charge of the arrangements for the
trip. and who have arranged for cheap
transportation rates, are anxious to hear
from all who purpose Joining the party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
A Trimming Success.

The entertainment last evening at Mar
shall Hall, OH east Broad street,
under the auspices of the auxiliary to
the st. Johns Circle of the Kings Daugh-
tiers. despite the untoward weather, was
brlmful of success. The Rotations and
music were excellent. and the neat sum
OF money received at the door and for
refreshments, in behalf of the Free Kin
dergarten and Home for Incurables. is a
great encouragement to these young
laborers In the Kings vineyard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
The nnxnnr Moving On.

Despite a sky of overhanging clouds,
and showers threatening every moment.
a large crowd of pleasure-seekers found
their way to the Regmental Armory last
night, where the Martha Washington
Bazaar is being held. The voting con-
tinues to be as spirited as ever. and even
seems to increase, II that Is possible.
This evening a programme of more than
usual attractiveness has been arranged,
and a larger attendance than ever be-
fore is anticpated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Mr.. Alex. Meyer Going Abroad.

Mr. Alexander II. Meyer, of Julius
Meyers Sons, will sail from New YORK
city on the Majestic on June I'd for
two-months' vacation abroad. Mr.. Meyer
expects TO go first to Paris and then re-
turn TO London on the occasion Of the
Queens diamond jubilee, where he VIII
company with his mother. he will proba-
bly visit some of the watering-places or
Austria or Germany. Mr.. Meyer sails
from New York city in company with
marty OF ten.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
SUPREME COUNCIL. A. p. A.
Election of Oniccrs-EchOls Again
Made President.

WASHINGTON. May lS.-,The Supreme
Council Of the American Protective Asso-
citation to-day elected the following off,
GERS for the ensuing year: President, John
w. Ecbols. Atlanta. Ga: Vice-President.
T.. J. Sickle, Canton, o.. Secretary of
State. Harry C. Sawyer, Pennsylvania
Chaplain, w. II. Gottwald, ID. D.. Wash
ington; Supreme Secretary William j.
Palmer. Colorado: Supreme Treasurer,
c. J. Stockman, Maryland; Supreme Ser
geant-at-Arms. c. e. Taylor. Bath, Me-;
Supreme Guard, E. It. Davis Springfield,
Mass: Supreme Sentinel. r. NJ. Cham
bers. Maryland: Trustees-T. Il. Haugh-
won't. T. n. Losie. and J. II. Nickson.
The elections are said to have been al
most unanimous. II. II. Negley of Pitts
burg, was an unsuccessful candidate for
president, in opposition to MIR. Echols.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Rank President Killed.

BOSTON, May l3.-William II. Good.
win. president of the Elliott National
Bank, OF this city, was killed Tonight
while walking on Pond street. Jamaica
Plain. on his way home from business. a
decayed branch of a tree Tell upon us
head and knocked him 10 tue sidewa.N.
He died. within twenty minutes. Mr.
Goodwin was "a years OF age. and bad
been president OF the Elliot bank FOR
TWENTY-FIVE wears
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Another Poisoner Lynched.

HUNTSVILLE. ALA. May ia third
negro is reported to have been lynched
near jeff, Ala. last night. he was
implicated in the wholesale poisoning of
the Kelly family. The latest victim OF
mob violence is Jim Nance, alias Will
llams discharged negro laborer who
is thought to have instigated the poison
ing by the girls. i'm order 10 wreak ven
geance upon the Kelys. The Coroner's
fury to-day rendered verdict in the case
of the two lynched girls of death at the
hands of unknown parties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
THE CHIEFS OF POLICE.
Chicago Headquarters for Bureau OF
Identification.

PITTSBURG. PA. May lS.-The con-
ventlon of the chiefs Of police Of the
United States and Canada ended to-day.
Chicago was made the permanent head
quarters for the Bureau OF Identification,
instead of Washington. as decided upon
last year. The scale Of assessments was
changed. as follows: Cities with a popu-
lation of $1,000 TO 100.0o0 $50; 10000 10
200, 600, SIS; over 10000. 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

LONDON, May ia dispatch 70 10
Times from Paris says II has oeeh 80,
nitely arranged 10 celebrate a i'l..
mass for the late Due d'Aumale OF 49,.
day next at the Church OF the MHne''''.,
NJ. Faure will be present In his cap"S'l
as officer of the Legion OF Honor ',
the members OF the Cabinet VIII a'V'
in their various uon-ofiiclal capacities
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Europe Against Our Tariff.

VIENNA, May BAT a large CO..,
ference OF Austrian manufacture ny''
here to-day il was resolved 20 can vpgs
the government to endeav0r % coN'.e-o
international agreements with the o...'
European Powers. with a view 70
fectually meeting the common danger ~
Europe's economy arising from the lto.,
btive tariff policy OF the United staies'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
BICYCLE RECORD BROKEN.
One Mile Made on AM Indoor Track
in 2;Of 1-o.

ATLANTA. GA, May 1S.-Con Baker,
Of Columbus, Ohio broke the world S
record for one mile Oh. an indoor track
at the Coliseum tonight, covering the
distance in a trial heat In 2:Oi 1-5. The
previous record was 200 10. Affidavit
10 the record was made by the judges,
and it will be claimed under League OF
American Wheemen rules.
One mile, professionally. i. Decker,
Chicago. won; Con Baker, Columbus, Sc
cond. Times 20S 2-5.
One mfe invitation, professionalism
Walthour, Atlanta, first; Ivan Gustavsen,
Chicago, second. Time. 2:O6 20.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Excursion from buckingham.

The Methodist Sunday school at White
Hall. in buckingham county. brought
an excursion party Of about three hun
coaches required to accommodate the
party were attached to the regular ac-
commodation train over the James
River Division of the Chesapeake and
Ohio system. The day was the most dis
agreeable of the spring, but the visitors
got all the pleasure that they possibly
could out OF ii.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
The Cuhun Wnr Scenes.

i'm the presentation of Cuban War
Scenes" to be given at the Academy
next Tuesday evening for the benefit Of
the Confederate memorial societies OF
Richmond The participants Will assem-
bic at the Academy Monday night at $3.50
o'clock for rehearsal The production
embraces nine scenes, all most realistic
and thrilling. There has been a general
desire that the entertainment should be
repeated, and there is every reason TO
expect a large audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

missIoneTs Of the United States were now
on their way TO France to confer with
the bImetailists OF that country. the
chairman also expressed his opinion IN
strong terms that the, prospects OF an
early international agreement were never
more hopeful.
The committee decided to closely watch
the international negotiations. and hold
itself ready TO actively cooperate In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Augmentation Of Cotton.

NEW BEDFORD. MASS. May l5.-R. H.
Deming & Co.. OF Providence are con-
ferring with the receivers OF the behhe"
and Columbia Mihs concerning q sette'
ment for alleged misuse of about ~
bales OF cotton belonging 20 Demins * ~
which were held by several banks as col
lateral. II has been discovered thar 'h'
cotton, valued at over 5000 was tdheR
I'm various lots and used by the mAls
without permisSiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
The Funeral OF Rugghianti.

The funeral of Louis Ragghiantl, who
committed suicide on Tuesday night.
took place from st. Johns Episcopal
church at o'clock yesterday AFTERNOON.
Rev. r.. A. Goodwin the rector of the
church, conducted the services. There
was a large attendance Of friends and
acquaintance of the deceased The pail
bearers were Messrs. T.. Castelvecchi. \.
Dammit. .. Guiedri, l.. Marchetti, q.
Carnicelli G.. Clucci. s. Poll. G. Giannot-
III and H. p Gersdorf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
CHICAGO. May lS.-Chicago Brooklyn
No game Rain
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA WINS.
Cornell Outclassed-Fieid Muddy
Score, Z to 4.

ITHACA. N. ". May l3.-The Univer-
sity OF Virginia outclassed Cornell to-day
on a muddy field. The Virginians won in
the nth. when Collier sent the leather
over the clubhouse for three-bagger.
bringing In two runs. and then scoring
himself on Boles wild pitch. Score:
X. H. r..
Cornell ...... ....i010101oe-t IS 4
Virginia 49,. ...0002s0oz@7 : l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

The exhibit OF the Art Club. which
opens next Monday night for members,
and on Tuesday evening for the general
inspection OF the public. will be held AT
oc this building has placed II at the dis
posai OF the clubs officers. and three OF
the rooms will be hung with specimens
OF the work OF members OF the club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
BRITISH BIMETALLIsTs.
Opinion That international Agree
Jnent In Attainabie.

LONDON. May l3.-There was meet
ing here to-day OF the Bimetallic Parlia-
mentary Committee OF the House OF Com
mons. Apart from the members OF Par
lament. there were several prominent
bimetallsts and wcl-known labor lead
eIs present. Sir william Henry Houlds-
worth CONSERVATIVE. who was tho dele
gale from Great Britain. TO the monetary
conference at Brussels In 1897. presided.
He referred IN hts address. upon opening
the meeting. 20 the growth OF bimetallic
or9nton In England and other countries.
40 pointed 70 the fact that special COM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
c.s,e,,anes to Found n Charity.

PARIS, May i3.--The Gaulois annonn.',
that the Comte Castellane has wiz, ~,
a letter TO Baron Mackau. informing IN
that the Comtesse has decided, IN memo
OF her mother. TO devote a million Ha.'..
TO the purchase OF site and the efeS'os
OF a building TO be used for all kinos u
charitable purposes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Heptasoph. EIectine New Members.

Virginia Conclave of Heptasophs held
a stated meeting at Wilklnson's Hall
last night, and elected fve new mem
bers. After the session the body repair
ed to Bannsters cafe, where delight
full supper was served. About forty per-
sons were present. Archon Stagg pre-
sided. and several members OF the order
made speeches appropriate to the occa-
sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Mr.. EIIerson Out Yesterday.

Mr.. Watkins Ellerson. who was hurt
in a runaway on Wednesday evening
while out driving with Miss Gussie Me-
CURE, was able to &c to his office yester-
day and attend to his business. Miss Nc
CURE is still little indisposed because of
the shock she sustained from the acct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
buggy and Car Collide.

A buggy and a car of the Main-street
line came into collision at seventeenth
street yesterday morning about II o'clock,
but the only damage was knocking down
the horse and a slight injury TO the bug
gy There were two men in the buggy,
but neither was injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Application for Office.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May 13.-The
following application for appointment TO
Office under the Treasury Department
has been fled Il. A. White, Belvidere,
n. c.. deputy auditor for the Interior
Department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Miui,ter Porter mt his Post.

PARIS. May l3-tieneral Horace fo,s..'
the American Ambassador TO fr"n,e
arrived here to-day. lie was receiNee ~
prominent members OF nhe Amet,Sa -.
colony, among them General Winsio"
with whom he will temporarily reside.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

LONDON. May li-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Bombay says that the
bubonic plague is making fearful ravages
In the Cutchmandvi District. where there
have been 1900 deaths In q fortnight. Half
the population has fed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Assistant Treasurer at baltimore.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The President
to-day sent to the Senate the nomination
OF James NJ Sloan TO be Assistant Trea-
surer of the United States at Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
HERE'S 4 HOW-DY'E-DO.
Fitx Says COrbett Was Not Knocked
Out. But just Quit.
.ALTIMOR

BALTIMORE. May 1S.-Champion
Bob" Fitzsimmons. who is here with his
show, declared tonight that Corbett was
not knocked out in the recent fight at
Carson, but that he deliberately quit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14


Vows on thy ground.
Civil war in England. Death OF
Charles l.
All eyes to thee do turn
When English hearts 80 yeai"'
And princes roam
Exiled the cavalier
Doth find a refuge mere
Telling of home.
VII.
Title.
Now. thy proud name is won'
The "Old Dominion,
Worthy a crown;
Loyal thy spirit then,
AS il has ever been,
Tho Fortune froWn.
Nathaniel Bacon, the rebel ana patIiot,
1676-just 100 years before the De3idi "'ioii
of Independence.
Gradual thy growth and sure ro
And hale thy heart ana puie'
Prudent thy WORD.
Bacon, 1.-The rebel, see,
Like Washington and Ice,
Holding thy sword!
One hundred years to lH6
Wait but a hundred years,
And calm the rising fears'
Vexing thy soul.
Patience shall bring TO thee
The aid by which the Tree
Gain self control!
Establishment of william and Mary
College by Royal grant.
Learning. the fairest flower
About the Royal bower
Blooms on thy shore.
Transplanted TO thy soil,
III lightens every toll
Blessed by its lore.
XI.
Spottswood's expedition.
Over the mountain heights
The Golden Horseshoe knights
Joyously ride.
TRANQUIL appears the age,
No seer foretells the rage
Times womb doth hide.
Taxation without representation, etc.
Tyranny threatens thee
With burdens which the free
May not endure
See thy convention halls,
Where inspiration falls
Now as of yore.
Thence burst the flame of fire
A beacon 10 inspire
Greatness of soul.
Never were ADLER men
To WELD the sword or pen
Called at one roll.
Uenrv-a voice afame
Demanding in thy name
Freedom or death.
Pendleton. Randolph, Lee,
Bland Mason. Nelson, see,
Bearing Fame's wreath!
Thomas Nelson. Jr., offered resolution
I'm convention, 1776, directing virginia
delegates in Congress TO declare for
American independence. JEFFERSON wrote
Declaration OF independence.
Nelson to Congress bears
Resolves which kingly ears
Heard over sea.
Jefferson doth well declare
Thy doctrine: Free as air
Mankind shall be-.
XIV.
war.
England now hears the voice
With which thy sons rejoice
on every green.
Harkl IT'S the battle sound,
But where Is TO be found
Leader serene?
washington. Washington,
Virginia's noble son,
Answers the Land!
He leads amid the storm,
And his majestic form
Wins Victory's hand!
XIV.
Surrender at Yorktown and Joy over
result.
Mother and Nurse of States.
Thou openest wide the gates
Tyrants had sealed.
Yorktown doth. mark the place
Where Libertys fair face
Full is revealed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
XIII.
Reconstruction.

Woe follows thy defeat.
Ground down beneath the feet
Lies thy fair form.
Aliens for children stand.
And none with tender hand
Ward on the storm.
Slaves rule Ger freemen bound,
And all the nations round
Weep at thy name.
Ignorance for knowledge comes,
And Vice In Virtues homes
Dwclls without shame.
Glories once thine now gone,
And Darkness where Light shone
Tell OF thy doom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
XIII.
Union.


XIII.
Union.
Cast down. but not dsmayed,
Bereft tho unafraid.
Steadfast thou art.
Union at length returns x.
To bind up Wars fierce purns
Cheering thy heart.
XIV.
Prayer for the future.
Mother. we bow to thee.
And now on Bonded knee
Pray for thy life.
God grant thee health again,
And give thee after pain
Rest from all strife.
Here may the nations find
The blessings OF mankind
Ever supplied.
Here may all hatred cease.
And here may White-Winged Peace
Ever abide.
RETURNING TO RICHMOND.
An informal reception followed the ex-
ercises. and after a brief interval the
boat started on the homcward journey;
1t was found. however that several
Richmond people had been left behino.
and that eight visitors from other points
were on board. so the boat had TO return
10 jamestown, having left II about haii
a mile behind. Then the home run was
commenced In real earnest. There WAS
dancing and music and much meIrinen.;
The air was balmy and dellghtlul, anu
a bright moon shone from clear SKY
on one of the happiest. gayest throngs
that ever sailed the waters of the historic
lanes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
XVI.
Trials of peace.

Peace brings thee woes TO bear,
And many a bitter tear
Tells OF thy grief.
Won by thy gallant sons,
A mighty empire owns
Thee as its chief.
Friends now as foes arise.
And thee with jealous eyes
View at the helm.
Thou for the common good,
Misjudged, misunderstood,
Yieldest a realm.
,. XVII.
Royal. indeed. thy part
In framing the Great Chart
Made for mankind,
Madison. the mighty soul.
When mad the passions roll.
Tempers the wind.
XVIII.
Presidents from thee are borI>
Illustrious 10 adorn
Times richest page.
Marshall, the just and pure,
A constitution sure
Reads to the age
XIX.
Maury doth mark the breeze
And tell wherein the seas
Commerce may ride. goose.
over the Oceans bed
He has the light ming led
Under the tide.
Discord now flaps her wings
And in thy pathway filings
Strife and her brood.
Vain Is thy cry OF peace!
OF sorrow the surcease
Vainly is wooed.
XXI
Loud is the martial strain
On fields. wherein the grain
Birds build their nest.
Lee, Johnston. Beauregard,
And Stonewall Jackson ward,
Harm from thy breast.
See how thy CONS do bleed,
And how thy daughters Iced
Children to war!
All Is or no avail;
At Appomattox fail
Hopes born afar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
PRIZES FOR DECLARATION.

Them.
CAMBRIDGE. MASS, May B.-The
annual competition for the Boylston
prizes for defamation at Harvard was
held tonight Charles erik. 1925 of
Davenport. Ia, won first prize; w. II.
ID. Williams, 1897, of Wildwood, Va, won
a second.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

ALL ATLANTIC LEAGUE CLUBS IN
TERFERED WITH BY RAIN.
OLD JUPITER had HIS INNING.
The Clubs stand as They We're Yes
terday, with Newark stu mt the
notwithstanding Notes OF the
suort-Pitchers for To-day.

THE LAYOUT FOR TO-DAY.
Paterson at Richmond.
Newark at Norfolk.
Reading at Hartford.
Lancaster at Philadelphia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Invocation.

Virgin OF lands 20 blest!
Fair daughter OF the West,
Bride of the East.
We now thy deeds recall
AS bard in banquet hall
Sings at the feast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

All hope abandons thee;
Thy seers fail TO see
Aught through the gloom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
MARINE rxrElL,eENcE.

PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. MAY u
(By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Barge QuIrnebaug. New Haven
Steamer Orion, Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
III.

Virginia welcoming the fi i,a s mort IN
Captain John Smith came mo p%o,opv'
chains. Afterwards he saves the ~'''"''
These be the Argonants
Who seek within thy por's
Fleeces Of gold. =.
Welcome. then, bid'st them w
Relating OF the sea
Tales manifold.
".
Savage and Famine, voc,
Who would thy life unoo'
Find now their lord, -
He once unclaimed by tnee'
In turn myself doth free'
Routing this horde!
V.
The Cape Cod League speaks OIL 'n
Maynower seeking the northern p ara od
Virginia. At that time Virgihia eA'e"'eu
far North.
Puritan Mayhower sougnt ,,
Thy shore when Pilgrim-fraught'
Plymouth she found.
Had she thy moorings maue
New England now had Vaiu
Vows on thy ground.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Arrival of English at Jamestown. May,

Arrival of English at Jamestown, May,
1907.
Sixteen hundred and sewn.
An era under Heav'n
Iustrous and bold!
or from the Chesapeake.
The month Of May doth speak
Ships ocean-rolled.
Godspeed. Discovery.
And Susan Constant lie
Out OF all harms.
Gladly the wanderers rest
fter their mighty quest,
Safe In thine arms.