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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
An Unpublished Poem by Thos. Moore

There has lately come into my posses
sion The manuscript OF a poem written
bv Thomas Moore during his Visit 10 TINS
country. which has never been puDAaHeu'
The poet had come 10 the states WI"
prepossessiOns By no means unI9FoFaole'
but IL was his III fortune 10 DC CON-
rlatelIv disappointed in every nalteflhs
svnectation which he had formed. IL
seems. too. that he had heard great
deal about the hospitality OF the Virgin
ians and had looked forward with pleas
ure 10 spending a part OF his time IN VIZ
ginia. Upon his arrival at Norfolk, now
ever. he was received rather colby ana
drrino his stay there he did not receive
tho attention which he evidently luouBul
was due to him. He soon lelt Notlolh
I'm disgust and went % Richmond. IheI9
he met a Mr.. William MIac"u'A " t'
yyas then a prominent figure ODD lnr o-ale
initial Mr.. Wischam invited the p1nt 70
be his guest and showed him great ,our-
tesv Here his feelings underwent
grateful change, which awakened in ms
Celtic breast more gracious thoughts OF
virginia and her people and moNch MN
.. e-rf4a tba poem which Is printed be-
low The verses were written IN MI
Wischarn's house and found lying on the
writing table after Moore's departure.
I received the poem from a. grahuchlo
If MlErnHfn.
the circumstances which caused IL 70 DO
written. and kept in the family
Tbe verses are contained on one page
ord tho manuscript frayed and worn az
the edges. IS held together by packing
80 Thin canvas. but the ink grown brown
,,-i.b the lapse OF time stu allows the
Woodworking of the poet 20 be easily de-
cinhered A fac-simile OF the manuscript
he herewith reproduced. and the poem
Itself IS now printed below for me ilrs'
time. janis - ~
Langley. Fairfax County, Va.
Yesl I ala say on the pine barren view,
As weary / journeyed the Wild ROAD
vlreln i9 rude soil would glad bid
ad.eu
And never remember Virginia in song.
T had PASSED through her towns and no
converse had met
Though i'm converse my heart, knew lts
fondest delight.
And so firm I'm my breast had dear friend
ship been set.
That Of friendship I thoNsnt might
challenge the right.
But soon was the change when to Rich
mond i came,
For the stranger here met with heart
like his own,
And he signs that his verse will neer
equal its fame, .-,.
And give it for friendship the highest
renOwn.
r, the house on the hill a free welcome
Tho welcome that told him its friend
~bfr. uroe
And Long shall the praise OF its master re-
sound -.
While gratitude claims from MS heart
the Just due.
o woman, here too both in beauty ana
sense
Thou art blest with the boon which art
can not improve,
THY looks and thy smiles such sweet "a
YOURS dispense
That the heart OF the stranger Is tempted
to love.
Then. Richmond, accept a strangers fare
well
II the tear OF regret OF his love be the
proof
Long long IN his heart shall thy memory
dwell.
And in age be the theme in the days Of
his youth.
CTho Mr. william Wischam referred 70
IN the foregoing IS evidently intended for
Mr., william Wickham.-Editor)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

Judge Charles Levi Woodbury., the
venerable jurist Of Boston. is dead aged
seventy-eight
Subscriptions for the new bonds now
aggregate s-97O0O.0O0. This il made up OF
s257.OOOO00 subscriptions larger than $500.
$40 900 Of $500 or less. and in addition
the two syndicate bids Of $500. O00 900 each.
A strange coincidence is reported from
Chesterfield county. S. c. Thirty-three
wears AGO there went from the county
J. A. Sellers. who enlisted in Company
ID. under VI. o.. Butler a few days ago
J. A. Sellers. Jr. 'on OF tho former vote
ran. enlisted in Company ID, and las
gone TO serve under General Bu,er-
same man. same cemplny, same CON-
mandcr, and thirty-tnree years between
them
The Hawkesville (Ky) Plaindealer
notes the beginning of great reform
movement In that town as follows: IAN
EFFORT will be made TO hold the prayer
meetings in this city on the same nlghl
fin the week. This Will leave the other
nights of for different purposes besides,
many shows strike this place, ana me
performance IS nearly over AFTER ser
vices. and It Is also d great nuisance TO
be compelled 10 dress for d adnce fresh
from church. 1t Is a good thing, and
We hope the Christians vii! push IL
along"
The Baltimore American tells how
volunteer at Camp Alger met a colored
officer. but made no move to salute.
Don't you salute officers In your resi-
ment?' asked the colored man, Sharply
The private stared at the officer Tor
moment, then drawled: "Au coons look
alike 10 me-" lie has been under ar
rest ever since, awaiting court martial
II is said that dividends and interest
paid in New York on July lst amounted
10 500 0OO.O00
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
APraYer for War.

God OF the weak increase our might
That strong may be the blow we strike
In Freedoms name.
Take TO Thyseh the brave that fail,
For brothers slain.
God of battle, let Thine eye SEQ
The sword again for liberty
That we unsheated;
Help US protect the heritage
That Thou Dequeather.
God OF the right. where battle reeks,
And death his crimson harvest redpS-
On sea or land
Hold thou the banner Ulat leads on
The deathless band.
50 =
God OF sorrow, 70 Thy deep breast
Take Thou the WOO Of those bereft
And comfort lend
For Thou alone can sOlace send,
or victory give. Amen.
CHARLES EDWARD kLOEBEft, JiS.'
in Washington Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
Ieavin' Home.


when a teller sort OF packs his traps an
goes away from home,
Whar the birds are alius singin'' an the
hOneys In the comb
Whar the sunshine is the brightest an
tho heart beats all In tune,
An life as sweet in wilmer as IN rosieSt
days o June
No matter nov the skies LOCKER they re
jest as bright an blue
AS the eyes with which yours sweetheart
twlnKles messages 10 you.
You'll ind 'em CROWN Misty with
haze on field an plain
An your eyes'u sOrter twinkle ana ehe
iidsll hide tho lain.
Fer the distance-it looks lonesome an
though roses red an white
Air jest as sweet OF yonder, Win the
dews an with the light.
As the ones IN old-time gardens VT
it's mighty fur TO roam
An you know more OF the roses IN the
little spot called "Home.
SO, packin' up fer leavm' sorter makes
you tumble roun'
Fer handkerchers 10 dry the tears that
will como tr:cklin' down.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
ItuIilOrs.

They've destroyed our seasoast cities.
They've bOmbarded Terre Haute,
they have made the Yankees scamper
10 escape their shell and shOti
They have got US all IN hiding.
So tho Dons in Madrid claim,
But we keep right on attending
Unto businessA just the same.
They have killed off Captain Philip.
And they've knocked Bob Evans OUT
They have shot holes in the Texas,
And they've sent Schley up the spout
They have sunk the noble Brooklyn,
So the naughty dagOes claim,
But the men and ships referred to
Keep on fighting just the same.
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
DEATH OF A DWARF,
Peter Pair, Once an Attraction OF
Barnums show. Dies az -.

EAPORIA. VA. July special-Peter
Pair aged eighty years. died yesterday
after an illness OF two weeks. He was
born a slave, his parents belonging 90
Mr. Howell Pair, OF Greensyille county.
Uncle Peter was remarkable character;
was only. forty three inches tail. and
weighed forty ana q half pounds, was
very active and perfectly clear I'm intel
lect. and until a short time since was
able TO support himself
A strange freak IN nature. De and
sister were tiny people In a family of
others the usual Size. a short time be-
fore the close Of the civil war q gentle
man OF this place bought Peter and his
sister for Blrnums Circus.
The old man. not liking such life,
came back after tho war and remained
with his own people.
one Of the young men from this coun-
tv. j. ~ Kelly is aboard the United
states cruiser Newark.
COUNTY 19uft meets Noiuay no. ,i'e
DAYS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
Rorne To the Tomb.

The remains OF the late Isaac X. Banks
dale. whose death in Albemarie was an
nounced in The Times. were brought 70
Pichmond yesterday afternoon at
a clock over the James River Division OF
the Chesapeake and OHIO Railway ana
tro,, the depot were carried 10 Holly
WOOD cemetery where the interment was
made
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary j. Beasley
took Mace from the residence OF her som
in-Iaw. No. sl3 north Twenty-dfth street.
Yesterday at noon, Rev. Dr. j. 3 Din,
Of Venable-Street Baptist church, con-
Quoting tina services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
ScarcdOut.

Ia Ike to be a hero
Ana with the heroes stand,
And have my picture published,
All over this broad land
IT'S sweet 10 be q hero
10 near the peoples praise,
10 be wined ana diucd and honored
In a hundred thousand ways.
On. I'd Ike 20 be a hero,
But that must never be,
For / fear 10 let the poets
Get 10 monkeying with me.
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
HOME FOR lNCURABLES.
Additional Managers Chosen 80 Mrs.
Moses MiIlhiscr's Generosity.

Moses miilhiScrs generosity.
The following ladies' have been added
to the Board OF Managers OK the Vir-
glnia Home for Incurables since January
!, 1891: Mrs. Alice Reddy Mrs. William
Heintz. Mrs. O. ID. James, Mrs. w. III.
Sheryin, Mrs. William PiZzini, Mrs. II. A.
Atkins, Mrs. j. Newton Gordon. Mrs.
Loren Dickinson, Mrs. kellogg. Mrs. Ed
mund BOssieuX, Mrs. William II. Tyler,
Mrs. a. Langstam Johnston, Mrs. John
w. Gordon. Mrs William j. Johnson,
Mrs. G. G.. Rosencrantz. Mrs. +. =. Good
win. Mrs. Charles stacy Mrs. NJ. a.
Birdsong. Mrs A. l.. Phillips. Mrs. w. j.
Ready. Mrs. w. IT, Rountree, Mrs. A. O..
Stevenson Mrs. Charles Llpscomb. Mrs.
William Chambers, Mrs. Robert smith,
Mrs. Charles =. Carter Mrs. Richard
Merriman, Mrs. @. \. HankIns. Mrs. Ben.
COttrell, Mrs. j.. j. Duke Mrs 5. w.
HARVARD. Miss Lutte Roberts Miss Emily
H. H. Churchill, Miss Saliie Gordon. Miss
Leila Cayce, and Miss May Williams.
Mrs Moses Mulhiser sent the Home FOR
Incurables 500 after the death Of her
husband saying It was his wish for her
20 do so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

Thc Philadelphia Record says that II
Mr.. WanamakeT had been asked TO
write the Democratic platform, he could
MT have framed a stronger Indictment
against tho QJay machine; and that If
he had been asked TO nominate the Dem
ocratic candidate he could not nave Sc
lected hitter instrument to lay the
foundation for wise reform and 20 build
upon It an enduring structure. Mr.. Wan
amaker and his followers have an oppor-
tunity now 10 rebuke the machine that
they have denounced. and that too
without compromising themselves on
questions OF national politics. 1t re-
mains TO be seen if they were sincere
in their denunciadon Of Quay; it remains
to be seen If they have the courage Of
their convictions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
Novel Contribution.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, July 2-specini.
The first bale OF new cotton OF the sea
son was received In New Orleans to-day
from San Antonio. Texas, consigned 20
H. & n Beer. and BY them at once cx-
pressed 10 President Mckinley. IN wash
ington. 10 be disposed OF as he may
see Mt for the benent Of the United States
hospital service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
Common Case.

HAS Mr.. Quacious given anything 20
help the United States along IN its war
with Spain?'
In some respects he has been among
the most liberal Of our moneyed men,"
what mas he givenY'
"Advice"-Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
Idiot.

Era-Isn't Charley Smudgtins a simple
toni
Egta-How, pray2
Tlfa-Ths other evening when he was
kissing me. told him 70 stop and he did.
--Roxbury Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

Two commercial travellers. comparing
notes: II have been out three weeks.
said the first. "and have only got four
orders" THAT beats me-" said the 9TH
er. IL have been out four weeks and
have only got one order and that's from
the firm 10 come home "-Tit-Bits,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

Even tho Richmond Times should APP
plaud the Missouri statute against
trusts-the material provision Of which
IS that all trust may purge themselves
Of the charge by making 'afiidavy' that
they are not trusts. The delightful sim
plicity and innocence Of this Missouri
law Is actually enough TO freeze Sheol
over.-Norfolk Virgnian and Pilot.
why suggest "Sheol' in this weather?
The Missouri statute win be Just as ef-
fective in throttllng trusts as any anti
trust legislation in other States. Don't
you believe it?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
Knocked Out.

Maude-Why have you thrown Clarence
overheard?
NTadge-I couldn't marry a man with
broken nose.
Maude-How did his nose get broken?
Madge-I struck him playing goii,-Tit-
Pits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

President Eliot in an address the other
day before the students Of Harvard said
that "the educated youth who loves his
country does not stop 70 consider in what
precise cause his country has gone 20
war. az IL he did he could not find
out"
quite so. No living man to-day knows
Just what this country is fighting for in
the war with Spain. We started out
with a noble declaration. But men are
now asking themselves what can the
country make out Of the war. our great
war for humanity has degenerated, ac-
cordine TO the imperialists. into a war
Of conquest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
Manly Admission.

Mrs Wnllkins-Arthur. you used TO say
YOU loved the ground I walked on.
Mr. WHHklns-Yes. know 1 ala. Your
father owned an the land in that Vi
clnity.-Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
Cordial KetOrt.

The Lady in the sunbonnet-Oh ] guess
you think whatever you say goes.
The Lady IN the Curl Papers-lf you
hear 81. II does; n goes oil over the
neighborhood.- IndIanapolIs Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
Hcn-PeCkcd.

Spawker-"Your wife seems very fond
Of commanding you to DO this, that and
the other"
Satupon Csadly)-"Yes, It's her ruling
passion. Fun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

Our free silver contemporary the
Mecklenburg News. says:
In the killing of Sergeant Hamilton Fish.
Jr. Of ROOseveh's Rough Riders. by the
Spaniards in Cuba last week tho war IS
brought home 20 Wall street and New
Yorks "Four Hundred" who probably
never before realized the horrors Of a war
they did their best 80 bring on.
That Is very funny 1t IS but little
while ago that tho Populists were howl
ing with rage that the money power was
demanding peace at any price" Now
we are told that Wall street brought on
the war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

An though you say IT'S foolishness, yit
worlds so wide to roam,
An the best world fer a feller Is the little
world at home.
Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
\ Chance Gone,

She sighed as she reads the paper
Then she said with calmness hne;
''This man who IS just made colonel
Used 10 be an old beau OF mine
Chicago Record
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

The adhesive stamp seems 20 be the
only thing that Is stuck on this war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

Tho King of Slam has sentenced ono
OF his ministers 70 cut grass for the
royal elephants for the balance OF his
life. What a forlawn mower no must be-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
ALWAYS the WAY.

It IS a singular fact that the man who
knows IT all usuatiy disagrees WIN the
other man who knows 70 all-Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

While Sbafter IS too busy fighting 10
write" many people are too busy writing
20 fight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

sell beer by the pound. Now we will
find out how much OF load n man can
carry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

In taking the Spanish outposts OF course
they cut the barbed wire off OF them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

General Lees friends need not be un-
easy. There will be ample room for him
when we get ready TO move on Havana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

Tucker-I went out yesterday and got
soaking wet.
Hawkins-Why, It didn't rain. did IT?
Tucker-Bain? No, it pored.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
FitZ Lee

is a national favorite. Our
FITZ LEE COOK STOVE
is we'll worthy to bear the
name of the great General.
Handsome in appearance,
its baking qualities are un-
surpassed. 1t will please
every housekeeper.
REMEMBER. YOU GET
THEM AT FACTOR 7
PRICES.
Our stoves 90 direct from
factory to user. No jobbers'
and retailers profits TO pay.
You will save 1913 to so per
cent. by dealing with us. We
make all kinds of Stoves.
Write for cuts and prices
or call and see our stock.
Terms cash. Samples can
be seen at The L. 3. Taylor
Company, ioti east Main
street, Harris Hardware Co,
400 east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

TIE government will spend much moro
than It has for many years in fireworks
Tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

The Spanish will find that there IS a
big difference in barbcd wire for fences
and dCaences.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

The Archbishop of Manila t. acting
very much like a fellow who thought
ne was being worked out Of a job.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

A Chicago doctor says that bicycling
makes the heart big. This is probably
done so that all bicycles need not be tan
oems.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

There has been no concerted move as
yet on the part Of tho married women
70 refute the charge that perfect men
are few"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

The Thermometer completed It's century
run yesterday all right.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

Sampson is at least in a position TO
get full reports from the battle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

All bottle meets will Of course have to
bear war tax stamp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
FOR DISEASES OF THE LIVER
STOMACH AND KIDNEY

the Water OF the Greenbrier Wnite SUI
phur Springs is the most valuable IN
America. Purcell, Laid s. Co.. wholesale
agents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
VeSting
Top Shoes

in blacks and tans. The cloth
in these shoes is shoe cloth
woven strong to stand wear,
They are very dressy and
cool and comfortable, with
patent leather fxings. They
make a very handsome shoe.
We have them in boots and
OXfords.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

The Brooklyn saloon men are going Il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

The Times is always indepted 70 frie d.,s
who favor Il with society lt0 mi sac6
personals. but must urge thSl a., sss6e
ba sent over the signature "a
an unsigned communications viii De -
iccted always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

THE DAILY TIMES IS served by carriers i,Is
on their own account in TINS Sl'y ,,, S,'T
Wanchester for 10 cents q Week, WI. MY,
paid weekly. but - cents PSI Hrtsids
when maid monthly; by mai; VsIIoo
~ picbmond. 20 cents q month n; 500 49,,
90 - aur1-,ybcre In the United states
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

PETERsBURG AGENT
MRS. s. c. HUTCHINSON, J<OAi
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
THE TIMES COMPANY
TINES BUILDING.
TENTH AND BANK STREETS.
RICHMOND. VA.

MANCHESTER BUREAU. 112l HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

Judge Charles Levi Woodbury., the
venerable jurist OF Boston, is dead; aged
seventy-eight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

TUE MAILING LIST Is ONLY PI,iN !
r.ff, iOITr EVERY TEN "a %. 4, ,;
THEREFORE. DO NOT FEEL ;lEd1, y , N s,HI = 3
Ii TIE DATE OPP0SI-IIE 81 81 ~ Is Not
CHANGED AS SOON AS TIE BUD
sCR;pTicN is PENEWED.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-03
CARDS WE'RE NOT CIRCULARS.
Agent Of n Prophecies Keeps Within
the Lavy.

Nj. Heller. the husband Of a prophecies.
in the police court for distributing circu-
lars upon the streets without permit Mr.
Heller conducted his own case and got OF
on a technicaiity.
Heller's offense consisted in passing to
the public large card bearing the adver-
Using material OF his wife. the prophecies
The arresting authorities held that the
cards fell within the classification OF print
ed matter. OF which hand-to-hand distribu-
ton Is prohibited.
When arraigned before Judge Austin Mr.
Heller maintained that the cards were
cards in the strict sense OF the word and
could not be construed az circulars The
material was submitted in evidence and
the court upheld the defendant. Heller
was discharged accordingly.
1t was stated at the city hall that Heller
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-03

two were disposed Of on trial. One new
case was that Of Elise Andrak vs.. Freder
lex Andrak The wife In the story Of uu-
happiness wrapped up in her complaint.
says they were married at Tacoma in 1880.
Her husband, she alleges has failed 10 pro-
vide q decent support for her. and has WIS.,
tied her with all kinds OF personal abuse.
calling her vile names. On one occasion
she says he knocked her down with his fist.
and on another he struck her over the
head with heavy billet OF cedar wood.
The other new case was that or Bertha
Hart Kalioch, who asks the court to grant
her divorce from Ralph L. kalloch. She
says they were married on the high seas on
California January IL. 1897. and that for
more than year past the defendant has
failed to provide her with the common nee
sssaries of life She asks leave to resume
her maiden name Of Bertha Hart
The two cases disposed OF by Judge
Moore were Smith We. Smith and Wey-
mouth va Weymouth. IN both Of which d.
VOICES were granfe3.