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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
BEST FOR THE SOLDIERS.

To-day will witness the departure Of
the soldiers from Richmond and while
# will be the signal for much natural
distress to those whose loved ones are
leaving we doubt not that It IS best for
the soldiers.
Their location here was in many re-
spects neither profitable 20 them from
a point Of preparation for actual war.
nor was II conducive TO their general
well being I'm q mattcr.of the necessaries
and equipments which the government
necessarily is compelled 10 ship direct in
large quantities TO points where greater
numbers are camped.
All the information obtainable goes TO
confirm the judgment Of the War De-
partment in selecting Dunn Loring as a
rendezvous, ana the testimony Of the
Richmond boys at Jacksonville is to the
effect that they are comfortable and
contented there.
While it was cheering and pleasant to
their families to have the Richmond SOL
Giers here IT should not be forgotten
that they will surely be benefited by the
change. The proximity 10 city even Of
this size was not perhaps in every way
best for the boys. and surely the disci-
pline of rigid military camp life will
better tit them for the duties ahead.
The hope is strong with us that the
war clouds may be dispellcd before the
troops are brought into active service.
and while even as an army OF occupa-
ton, their absence will be distressing,
there is reason for hope that their dan
gers Will be minimized.
In service IN any Of the islands now
considered they will go with every facil-
ity for the prevention or disease. and the
government viii throw around them every
safeguard possible.
They SO TO duty in defence OF their
country. and the prayers OF all our peo-
pie are for their speedy aud safe return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

Two Williamsburg people have been
arrested for raising two-dollar bills but
this will never prove a popular crop on
the Penlnsular.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
Unusual.

First Summer Girl became engaged
TO him the second time we met.
Second Summer Girl - something ter
rible must have happened TO cause such
a delav.-New York Evening Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
Regret.

Ny lover has gone away 10 war
To NOW the Spaniards down
And l am sad. because he had
Tho handsomest trap in town.
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

General Miles has gone out on the
coaching lire with his sweater thrown
over his arm. n palm leaf FAM ana
lemon in his hands. There are snowy
players in all our games.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
The Wrong Man.

Wauace-And did you mako him cat
his words?
Hargreaves-No. He turned out 70 De
one OF those fellows who would rather
fight than eat.-Cincinnau Enquirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

A Paris paper exults over report that
America is anxious to end the war We
would like 20 know what we have samp-
son and schley in Cuban waters Tor II
we were not anxious to end IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

The spaniards are threatening TO put
a price on Dewcy's head. These fellows
are so foolish with their finances; when
Dewey loses his head they can get 1t Tor
nothing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

CONGRESSMAN Otey has offered bill
TO commission dentists in the army. As
we understand it a commission VIII not
always induce a dentist to 80 to war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

The news comes that Manila rope IS
going up. but It Is not stated that a
Kentuckian or South Carolinian is at
the bottom Of IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

The Queen Regent has been sending
fake war news to the Pope but CT
course. prayers. gotten by false PEE
lenses don't 20.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

A couple Of shot from the press censor
have succeeded again in silencIns the
correspondents batteries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

William A. Stone and DR.. Swallow are
the Pennsylvania Gubernatorial canal
dates. A Stone. It seems. is hard thing
for a Swallow to run against
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

Merrimacs seem to be popular boats
for the Government 10 sink.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

Those shoeos for the Virginia boys can
be packed away and kept until they re-
turn. ANYWAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

The Second regiment reports good hsh-
ing at Jacksonville. but this VII not
prove good bait for some other volun-
faarc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

crew on board that knows its business
and that is not afraid to work the boat.
A decision will be reached In a few days
and the question settled about the pur-
chase.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

Buzzards in Cuba are known as Wey-
1er's chickens" and the first thing
Blanco knows they will be coming home
TO roost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

The police force OF America would
arrest any alliance with hngland tha'
showed up in this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

Now that Sampson has pushed the
Merrimac into the neck Of the bottle
the funny men will allude to her as
corker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

Those Spanish soldiers who ned before
a mob OF women lead us TO behe'e tla'
they are not so foolish after ALL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

An exchange snaps out vigorous.
"what right has Joe Letter TO the title
OF colonel?" A man with all that wheat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

1t looks as If the crisiobal Colon had
come to n full stop. or at least reached
an eyentful period.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

There IS no question about the SAND
OF the troops about Tampa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

ought to be called kernel the balaace or
his life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

Tho Times is always indebted 70 friends
who favor {, with society items s a,iI
,ersonnls. but must urge that az t6n
Re sent over the signature Va
All UNSIGNED communications VIII be re-
spffCd always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

MANCHESTER BUREAU. 1921 HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

But not until all hands are played
Can any count his game.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

ought to be called kernel the baiance OF
his life.
General Miles has gone out on the
coaching line with his sweater thrown
over his arm. n palm leaf FAN ana
lemon in his hands. There are snowy
players in all our games.
The Queen Regent has been sending
fake war news to the Pope but CT
course. prayers. gotten by false PEE
lenses don't 20.
Buzzards in Cuba are known as "Wey-
1er's chickens" and the hrst thing
Blanco knows they will be coming nome
TO roost.
Those Spanish soldiers who fed before
a mob OF women lead us to believe tha'
they are not so foolish after ALL
The spaniards are threatening 10 put
a price on Dewcy's head. These fellows
are so foolish with their finances; when
Dewey loses his head they can get It for
nothing.
William A. Stone and Or. Swallow are
the Pennsylvania Gubernatorial eandi-
dates. a Stone. II seems. is hard thing
for a Swallow to run against
The police force OF America would
arrest any alliance with hngland that
showed uD in this country
Now that Sampson has pushed the
Merrimac into the neck Of the bottle
the funny men will allude to her as
corker.
CONGRESSMAN Otey has offered bill
TO commission dentists in the army. As
we understand it a commission VIII not
always induce dentist to 80 10 war
Those shoeos for the Virginia boys can
be packed away and kept until they re-
turn, anyway.
Merrimacs seem to be popular boats
for the Government 10 sink.
A Paris paper exults over lVPO'' '''"N
America is anxious to end the war. We
would ike TO know what we have samp-
son and schloy in Cuban waters for II
we were not anxious TO end II.
---
The Second regiment reports good hsh-
ing at Jacksonville. but this VII not
prove good bait for some other volun-
teers.
The news comes that Manila rope Is
going up. but Il is not stated that a
Kentuckian or South Carolinian is at
the bottom Of TO-.
Two Williamsburg people have been
arrested for raising two-dollar bills bur
this will never prove popular crop on
the Peninsular.
A couple of shot from the press censor
have succeeded again in silencing the
correspondents batteries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
IN MEMORIAM.
Colonel John II. Cary.

At called meeting of the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society, held at the
Confederate Museum, January Is, 1895.
to take action concerning the death OF
Colonel Cary, the following was adopted
Copies to be put in the daily papers
spread on the minutes. and one sent TO
the bereayed family.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
In the death of our valued friend, Colo
mel John Batops Cary. the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society desires 10 ex-
press its own sense Of personal loss.
Others Will dwell upon his many vir-
tues, as shown in the widely different
spheres which he adorned but II Is our
privilege 10 lay simple wreath on his
grave In memory OF our gratitude and
grief.
In the Providence OF God. from the first
inception OF our work. till its successful
completion. Colonel Cary guided coun-
seled and labored for this society with
all his great powers. When already ad-
vanced I'm age. he relinquished the COM
forts of his own fire side. that he might
In public life, further the plans uhen I'M
der consideration for the establishment
of a Confederate Museum in the
white House OF the Confederacy." HUI
manly speaking, we owe II TO him. that
IL stand here to-day. From May rs. 1890
till his death. January 10. 1898. he was
the chairman Of our Advisory Board. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
Conldn't FrIchten AragO.

Francois Arago. the great French scien-
list. was q precocious youth. tie was pre-
pared for the rigid examinations OF me
Ecole Polytecmque before he was IL years
old. VI. De Mirecourt tells charac-eris-
tic anecdote concerning Arago's cNami-
nation.
The examiner was almost brutal he bis
manner toward the young candidates. 4
favorite companion Of Arlgo was badly
frightened az his severe questions ana
failed to pass the examination. Al length
Aragos turn came.
Young man" said the examiner, stern
". you are probably as ignorant as your
companion. I advise you TO 30 and COM
plete your studies before you risk tnis
examination
Monsieur" replied the boy, "timdity
was al thai prevented my companion
from passing. lie knew much more tnan
he seemed TO know
..Tmidity," exclaimed the examiner.
THE excuse Of fools. Perhaps you are
timid also"
Ear from IT," returned Arago, shortly.
take care. II would be well to spare
yourself the disgrace or being rejected.
THE disgrace for me would lie IN not
being examined" said the young candl-
date, proudly.
Arago's solution OF the problems se'
before him was so accurate and so brill
liant that at last his examiner sprans
from his chair. and. throwing his arms
about the boys neck in delight eXclaim-
ed:
"Bravo. II you are not received into
the Ecole Polytechnique no one VIII be
admitted"
And then he began career that ADDED
greatly to the stock OF human knc WI
edge.-Youth'- Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

during all those years, he lavished ms
time. his interest and his energy upon
this board of Confederate work. a man
in the full tide Of a large and successlul
business with incessant demands maze
upon him he was never too much occu-
pied TO give free both time and thought
10 orr work. never too busy TO attend
our meetings. ror too tired TO take
when necessary long journeys Tor the
good of the cause. AZ nome and abroad
i'm all that concerned our society, we were
eouaIlv sure of his deep interest ana
ready aid. No wonder then, that we
meet to-day in sorrow. We will look IN
vain for one TO fiji his place.
Where shall such another be found
large hearted. open handed. gentle cour-
areous TO carry on our public enterprises
ana our Confederate work? And not in
our society only, but 10 the sorroWlnS'
the weary, the sinful. the weak the
poor. 10 all, he was a generous ana true
friend. A constant stream OF blessing
flowed from that tender heart, TO all VINO
came under its benign influence In ms
home his church in the city of his choice
throughout his beloved State, as IN our
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
we mourn together over our irreparable
loss.
If it be.
"A good thing to be a great man,
But a great thing to be a good man.
then be was great; for he was
the perfect type of the Christian Virginia
gentleman, and that priceless heritage
he leaves TO his country for all time.
BY order Of the Board Confederate
Memorial Literary Society.
January u.s. 1895
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
THE JEFFERSON PAPERS.
CONGRESSJIdN NAY GETS A FdTOR-
ABLE REPORT FOR PURCHASE.
Secretary Long Rebukes Navy Yard Com
mitteeman for Dragging Politics Into
the Question of Restoring Wages.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22-special.-Re-
preventative Hay has at last succeeded
in getting a fave report from the
Library Committee on his bill to appro-
pirate $4,000 for the purchase from Miss
Randolph of the unpublished papers OF
the Jefferson papers. now in her posses
sion.
These papers are most valuable. in
GLIDING as they do Thomas Jefferson's
diary and many private letters in which
the Sage Of Monticello discussed political
matters. Mr.. Hay appreciates the fact
that It will be very difficult to get the
House to vote on the bill but he Is going
to make a strong effort to get it through
nevertheless.
IL is well understood now that this
Congress will not make any appropria-
tions Tor new public buildings. Ports
mouth and Newport News are both much
In need OF government buildings but they
Will have 10 wait.
When the Portsmouth delegation called
on Secretary Long yesterday 10 thank
him for restoring the cut wages at the
GtSDOrt Navy 1dTu, one Oh the SpOhtS-
men called attention to the fact that he
and other wage workers from the navy
yard had made number Of speeches for
the Republican ticket in 1896. giving that
as a reason why he thought the depart
ment could not have done otherwise than
keep the wages up.
SECRETARY LONGS REBUKE.
The Secretary rcbuked him for bringing
politics into the matter.
lie said the question OF wages had been
considered on its merits and was en-
tirely a non-partisan matter.
Rev. Dr. Dickinson and his daughter.
Miss Nellie II. Dickinson, are at the Me-
tropolitan. The Doctor is here to preach
tor Rev DR.. Meadors Sunday morning.
Election Committee No. 3. has heard the
argument in five out of the seven con-
tested cases before IL. and will have
rest until February Ord. when one of the
South Carolina cases will be heard.
The members Of subcommittee on the
Virginia cases have spent little time
over the records but they Will not begin
10 pair out" them until next week. Mr..
Young said he thought 1t would be May
before the House acted on the Virginia
cases.
A senator told me to-day that he
thought S. Brown Allen would be con-
firmed but not soon. Aliens friends on
the other hand are hopeful that favorable
action will be had by next Monday. when
the judiciary holds its regular meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
The Stake Disappeared.

In 1861 there stood an oldfashioned
shanty east OK the locality now occupied
by the Presentation Convent, in front
Of the graveyard, and the people in the
neighborhOod used 10 tell strange stories
about this accommodating dwelling. For
several years its occupancy was apparent
ly confined 10 a Gecrepit old man, who
used 10 crawl in and out once day.
his arms filed with packages from the
market.
He was known in the neighborhood as
the odd Dago," though in reality he was
a native of Alsace. For several years
he lived a hermit's life. and the neigh
bors got 50 accustomed TO his comings
and goings that even the small boys for
got to modest him. But one morning all
the gOSsps found food for conversation
by the appearance of q remarkably lovely
young woman, who went out too, and
returned from. the butchers stall and the
grecer's. She spoke English imperfectly,
and with very pronounced French ac-
cent. This little cabin was destined TO
be the scene OF very dramatic incident
in the history Of California gambling.
II was natural that a girl as pretty as
Irene should not be long without admir-
ers, so II came TO pass that the windows
OF the old house were lighted up every
evening, and the Frenchman developed
the natural hospitality Of his race. and
gave little dinners and suppers to his
exiled countrymen. But among those.
as was only natural, there were some who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
DURHAW STIRRED IRON CENIER
TO CIRCUMFERENCE
Sixty Indictments Against Citizens Tor
Taking Chances in Rafiies-Contempt
for Refusing to Testify.

DURHAM, y. c.. Jan. 22.-special.-The
grand jury has stirred Durham from CEN
ter to circumference by indicting about
sixty persons for taking chances on GER
tain personal property-lamps, horses
parrots, and other thmgs-which have
been raned of here recently.
More than that many more bills Will be
sent IN by the solicitor Tor the state, 1t
is thought.
RECALCITRANT WITNESSES
Many Of the witnesses refuse to answer
questions before the grand jury and
there is an idea abroad that Judge Robin
son will force them 70 testify by the eN-
IRENE measure Of contempt proceedings
He is now in GoldsbOro, where he went
70 appear before the grand jury Of Wayne
county, presumably in regard 10 the free
pass cases agarst the railroads now be-
fore that court.
Upon his retmn next Tuesday court viii
resume its sitting for the remainder OF
the week.
WEDDING CARDS.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Miss Annie OBrient. daughter az Mr.
c. OBrent, 10 Mr. James Woody on
Virginia, on February the 2d.
An old negro man by the name of John
Jeffrles dropped dead here on yesterday.
The cause is supposed 90 be heart fall
IRE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

4 swell col0rcd cakewaik held thursday
night at SOB Parrish alley wound up WIN
a. climax that threw the dusky swains
and damsols into state of uproar and
nearly preclpItated riot
The cake walk was given az the house
OF Moses Watkins who with his wife.
was to lead the promenade Matters mad
gotten well under way, and Nose and
his wife had made the round several
times. Do looked very much Ike tho
coveted cake was coming their way when
suddenly their triumphal march was
checked ana the line thrown out or Joint.
Charles Bowen. said 20 be unusually jesl-
Gus. bumped with force against the lead
ers. In the excitement which ensued a
man whom no ono had noticed before
drew out % package and with few Wig
orous movements scattered over the floor
quantity of red pepper and ended by
nnging the pepper In the face Of Watkins
WIFE Immediately there ensued much
encoZing and choking
Watkins pounced upon Bowen and threw
him out OF the house. As Bowen landed
ON the sidewalk be was taken IN charge
by Tatrolman Farrell. Yesterday he wa>
fined 50 and costs by Justice Wood.-Bal-
tim0ro sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
BRITISH WAR SHIPS WITHDRAW.
The Reason as Given Out in London is that
They Were Only Cruising.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. "a semi
official communication, purporting to
emanate from London says that the
British war vessels at Port Arthur have
been ordered to leave there without de-
lay.
LONDON, Jan. 22.-Regarding the semi
official communication made public in st.
Petersburg to-day the following semi
official note will be published in London
this evening:
'"The British vessels, which recently
visited Port Arthur, merely touched there
in the course of their ordinary cruises.
and would naturally leave after a short
stay. The question OF calling and de-
parture is one at the discretion of the
British admiral on the station"
In spite of the statement of the foreign
office there is reason TO believe that the
withdrawal of the British war ships from
Port Arthur is due to the great irrita-
ton in Russia at their presence there,
and 10 the strong representations of the
Russian government on the subject
Next week there will be combined coal
operations at Portsmouth with the view
OF testing the facilities for coaling a
fleet in case of an emergency.
A special despatch from Berlin says:
In view of the despatch OF a Japanese
heet TO Chinese waters. the Neueste
Nachrichten demands that Germany inn
mediately send two torpedo boat divisions
to Kiao Chou Bay"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
"Theologs- PLAY Poker.

PITTSBURG, Jan. PAT chapel Thurs
day morning Dr. w. II. Jeners, OF tho
Western Theological Seminary OF the
Presbyterian church, announced the re
suit OF the faculty's inquiry into the al
legged poker playing among students. NO
names were given. DR.. Jeffers simply an
nounced that some students had been
Indefinitely suspended while others
were retained on probation.
The number Of students involved IS
said 10 be about fifteen, OF whom four'
II is said. come under the suspension.
The remainder were simply warned 10
be good.
Or LETTERS made a short address. Tell
ing the students that the inquiry had
been made necessary by persistent stories
rejecting on the good name OF the insti-
triton.
A younger member OF the faculty said
10 a representative OF the press: the
indefinite suspension means that the stu
derts II they wish to come back must
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23

HOT SPRINGS. ARR. Jan. Miss
Charlotte Crane was tho recipient OF more
cOurtesies and considerations al the hands
of the President of the Hot Springs yes
torday auor her arrival here than any
actress on actor who ever visited the
city.
Invitations were sent out several days
ago for BAH and dinner II The Arlington
Hotel, given Bog Manager Hay and tho
army officers of this city found liberal
response, and hundreds OF people werc
present.
The incident at Charleston s. c.. when
Miss Crane was snubbed was freely dis
cussed and society leaders OF that city
were generally scored.
The BAN and dinner took place inn
medlately after me performance az opera
House. where Miss Crane was playing.
which was packed 10 the doors.
The ball room was handsomely aud
deliberately decorated for the occasion.