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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-02-18

maneuver was by the crossing OF the
Delaware, and the brilliant capture OF
the Hessian troops at a time when
the assurance of success was so doubt
full and the apparent probability OF
defeat so great, when the black clouds
Of despair hung so oppressively over
the struggling patriots and seemed to
be slowly closing up that small open
ing through which the people yet saw
hopes of a brighter day, this second
great exploit must be considered now,
as it was then-the turning point OF
the war, the greatest achievement Of
the grandest man the gloomiest
period Of the revolution.
1t il hardly necessary to narrate the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-02-18
A Rally.

A Rally.
Little folks, come marching forth,
Little feet, keep time,
In the east and west and north
And the southern cline.
Lay your lesson-books away,
Leave your sums undone,
We must celebrate today
Brave George Washington.
Little yet you understand
All his worth and truth,
Only know he saved the land,
Faithful from his youth.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-02-18
GEORGE WASHlNGToN'S HATCHET.
FOREVER THE SYMBOL OF TRUTH.
BIZ II. C. DODGE.

Although the Ratchet
story is of ancient date IL can't be told too often
FOR is benefits are great So upon the birthday Of the
hero of the tale proper repeat its moral prevail
when our Washington but little boy his thought
less pa presented for toy and next day when
the father went to pick he got left because
chopped his favoe tree OF course like peope
most TO blame let himself get red and with switch ne
hunted found his naughty child WHO chopped that tree!
he Numbered the grand reply II did 1t with my
Ratchet tell lie" Come to my arms, my noble
son. father proudly CRIED d rather lose ten thousand trees
than have boy who led" thus it that Washington
began youth show his future greatness by his fear
of truth hatchet them endless
debt and which patriotic friend Of freedom VIII forget It's
given us country all things the BEST it's given U
our liberty and keeps US blest. And
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-02-18

Come and take lunch with me to-
day" said one business man to an
other. Il can't I've an appointment"
Cant you break it?" mo. a man has
promised to come to my Office at noon
and pay me some money" "0h. then,
that's all right. I'll order the lunch
for two. He won't come. Cleveland
Leader.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-02-18

He had been educated for the ministry,
and his motive for adopting for time
the profession of arms was purely pa
triotic. This we know from the IA
miliar records of his life at the time
when the call to arms was first heard.
In addition to his other gifts and
graces, he was handsome, vigorous and
athletic, all in an extraordinary degree.
II he had lived in our day he might
have pulled the stroke oar at New
London, or pitched for the college
pine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-02-18

Say, mamma" exclaimed little
Freddy, who was compelled to wear a
pair of trousers about three sizes too
large for him, Il feel awful lonesome
In these pants"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-02-18
REMBRANDT PfALES PORTRAIT.

LITTLE MORE
than a year ago a
New York pub
Usher said to me:
"The man who
can predict a fad
to supplant the
waning Napoleonic
fad will be worth
his weight in gold
to a publisher.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-02-18

between the two hostile armies, and
General Washington had as yet no sys-
TEN established for getting informal
ton of the enemy's movements and
intentions. He never needed such in
formation so much as at that crisis.
What would General Howe do next?
If he crossed at He'll Gate, the Amerl-
can army, too small in numbers, and
defeated the week before, might be
caught on Manhattan Island as in a
trap, and the issue of the contest
might be made to depend upon sin
gle battle; for in such circumstances
defeat would involve the capture Of the
whole army. And yet General Wash
ington was compelled to confess:
1--WE can not learn, nor have we been
able to procure the least information
of late"
Therefore he wanted a man. He
wanted an intelligent man, cool-head-
ed, skillful, brave, to cross the East
River to Long Island, enter the enc
mys camp, and get information as TO
his strength and intentions. lie went
to Colonel Knowlton, commanding a
remarkably efficient regiment from
CONNECTICUT, and requested him to as
certain if this man so sore needed
could be found in his command. Col
onel Knowlton called his officers to-
gether, stated the wishes Of General
Washington, and, without urging the
enterprise upon any individual, left the
matter to their reflections.
Captain Nathan Hale, a brilliant
youth of 81, recently graduated from
Yale college, was one of those who re-
Elected upon the subject. He soon
reached a conclusion. He was OF the
very flower of the young men OF New
England, and one of the best OF the
younger soldiers of the patriot army
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-02-18

more than that, tt's
given;and Is giving
to each youtha
love and admit
alton for tho
nobleness OF
truth. 80, when
our country
needs It, she
will hnd another
son to follow
In the footsteps
of Immortal
WASHINGTON.
. 20 -
First In War.
First in Peace
and First in
the hearts OF
his countrvmen-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23

The Art club exhibit continues 10 be
popular. There was quite q large crowd
yesterday afternoon when tea was serv-
ed. and also at night the number Of Wis
itOrs was even greater. Miss SmOOt
played several difficult selections on the
piano with her usual skill and charm.
The chairman OF the evening was Miss
Belle Perkins, assisted by Mesdames r..
G. Lambert. John n. Southall. w. H..
Perkins and Misses Ada and Nellie Gray.
The pictures are all interesting and
many of them are very beautiful and all
should avail themselves of this oppOr-
tunity 10 encourage home talent.
To-day the rooms Will be open TO the
public all day, At o'clock there will be
q poster party conducted in an entirely
novel manner. Two Of the most beauti-
ful pictures on the walls will be given as
prizes. and each visitor will have 4
chance TO draw FOR them. Miss Willie
Withers has charge of this entertain
ment She will be assisted by Mesdames
Stephen Putney Tom Crutchheld. 9.
Jackson. Charles Ferrall. II. A. Weller.
and Misses Emma Sheppard and Eva
Bowe These ladies' will also receive
later I'm the evening.
Tea will ybe served by a bevy OF charm
ing young girls-Misses Josephine Putney.
Addie BOwe. Sue Spillman. Nora Leary,
Mary Buford. and Bessie Bosher.
Miss Withers is well known for her
ability 10 arrange and conduct such en-
tertainments. and all are assured Og an
enjoyable visit 10 the rooms. She has
two very handsome oil paintings on eX-
hibitlOn, which have been much admired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23

conscious OF his own sweet impulses. and
governed by pure, unquestionng self
respect. Behind his courtly manners. his
intutive good will toward men and his
spontaneous reverence for women. those
who had the privilege OF knowing him
well and closely, discerned the knightly
heart that inspired every action OF his
life Such men as Edward Cary Wal
thall explained TO us the pride and glory
OF the South OF forty years ago. It's
strength, ITS influence upon the thought
and character OF that time, It's lofty stand
ards and its sensitive and jealous dignity.
He had for all n generous welcome and
a splendid courtesy yet he was eoNelOped
i'm an atmosphere which no one ventured
10 invade unasked He was the type OF
a class now rapidly disappearing. lie
belonged To- another and finer time.
His was the bearing OF the grand seig-
neur, his the kindness Of an innocent but
noble soul.
A brave and honorable gentleman gal-
liant as any Paiadin that rode with
Charlemagne, simple. straightforward
and loyal as tho day, he leaves with us
memory fun Of grace, an example worthy
of all gratitude and emulation. His death
is a bereavement. as his life was a
benefaction, to the state OF MISSISSIPPI
II not TO the entire South. He Will be
mourned as profoundly as, thropghout
his public career. he has been respected
and admired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
Rlchmond. "a. AnrIl :
Richmond,s Great Industry.

To the Editor or The Ilmes'
Sir,-The problem Of providing a large
loose leaf tobacco market for Richmond
adequate 10 her position IN the tobacco
world seems to attract attention just
now among those Interested Directly or
indirectly IL seems 10 me consideration
of the subject should start IRON point
of View facing new conditions, rather
than turn backward towards traditions
OF the past
The area. of tobacco culture I'm the
United states has been gradually WIDEN
ing for years past. until now In a dozen
States OF varying climatic conditions
there are almost as many loose leaf to-
bacco markets as there are villages This
Is so because OF the ease with which the
local market can be reached by the
growers wagon, because majority OF
small choppers do not make or market
muct at one as will make hogs
head; because the cost or prlzins' re-
handling. etc, Is less In the smaller
towns, and because order or condl-
tlons can be more readily and frequently
taken advantage Of
II study Is given to these conditions,
II will appear that large ciues desiring
TO increase their loose leaf sales must
extend the area OF operation ana within
the widest possible limits must ma a
way Of rapidly efficiently and cheaply
Milling the planters leaf on their ware
house floors. In Havana and South
American countries a great deal OF to-
bacco Is transported in bales. In Penn
sylvania and Connecticut IL goes TO mar
ket in cases. Here in Virginia We stu
use the old-time hogshead and cumbsr-
some methods of pricing.
Now, query. Isn't-there some way the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
EDWARD GARY wAITHALL.

The following exquisite tribute 10 the
late Senator Walthan we take from the
Washington Post. II IS rare that so noble
a subject is treated so Justly and so
handsomely. Senator Walthan was a Vir-
ginian, and, though highly honored by
Mississippi, his native State. always
claimed him, was proud Of him, and had
him TO defend her:
The death of Senator Edward Cary
Walthal, of Mississippi removes one OF
the most gallant and gracious figures in
public life. He was q representative of
the old South the South of the great
landed aristocracy, OF gentle birth ana
high breeding and chiyalrous practices
and instincts. He was a gentleman in
the finest and nOblest sense OF the word
not for occasion or parade nut always
and under any imaginable circum
stance. Courteous TO the iowly as well
as To the proud, c0nsiderate of poor ana
rich alike, he presented TO his generation
a most attractive personality, an ex-
ample of all the manly virtues
There was a man never noisy or az
gressiye, but calm and self-contained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
CAPE CHARLES OFFICERS.
Rev. Thomas Dixon Offers His Aacht
TO the Government.

CAPE CHARLES. VA, April 22.-Spe-
cial-At q mass-meeting held IN hellaIh ,
Hall last evening, the present muhlclpdi
officers were renomnated for election an
other wear as follows: For Mayor NJ. II.
stevenson. Councilmen, r. W. savage, -
q. Smithers. j. b. Jones, L. j. Steinhli-
Der. b. Il. Ames and j. Il. y. Sterlihb.
Work on the new CathOhc scnooi -
progressing very rapidly and Fatner
Mickle expects 10 nave the sCHoo' 40'N'
to open in September.
Rev. Thomas Dixon. Jr, ana family
Of New York returned 10 Cape Charles
mis- week to spend the summer. REV.
Dixoa has rendered the use Of his magnl-
ncent yacht Dixie 10 the Navy Depa'1-
ment in case OF war.
rive applications for liquor license
were granted by the Town Council last
Monday night. This Is a decrease OF
three saloons, due TO the increase IN the
license tax. -...,
The following vestrymen or Emmahue.
Protestant Episcopal church were eiec'e'
last Tuesday night: Captain o. A.
Browne, j. w. Carroll, l. j. sIeihhlDe''
and r. j. l.. Fletcher.
Miss Annie Holder and Mr.. Gilley Eis-
ner were married by Rev. Edward MlchIe.
M ST. Charles Catholic church AZ
o'clock Wednesday morning
circuit Court has been in session sew
eral days this week at northampton
courthouse Much business mad accu-
roulated on account OF the illness or the
late Judge Gunter, which was disposed
of by Judge Blackstone with Dispatch
Mr.. Roy VI. Taylor. of Washington ~
C.. is preparing to open Cherrystone cotN
tage for the summer.
The hotel and other buildings nave
been Thoroughly overhauled and THIS
once popular and very pleasant seaside
resort will likely receive many or the
guests. who have heretofore spent their
summers at cobb's Island.
rhe New YORK. Philadelphia and Nor
folk Railroad Company are laying several
miles OF new steel rail IN their nam
track and using the old rail TO lengthen
and improve their sidings, preparatory 70
the perishable season. which VIII COM
mence from the Norfolk side about May
lst. - 49,
The prospects for abundant crops on the
Peninsula is very encouraging az the
present time. the acreage OF white pota-
toes planted is much larger than last sea-
son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
The Warship Dixie.

They've named cruiser "DiXie'-that $
what the papers say
An hear they're goin to man her with
the boys that wore the Gray;
Good news. IL sorter thrills mo an
makes me want ter be
Whar the ban IS playn' Dixie" an tho
Dixie puts 10 sea.
They've named n cruiser Dixie" an.
feliers. I'll be boun'
You're goin' 20 see some fghtin' when
the Dixie swings eroun'!
Ef any o them Spanish ships shall strike
her, East or West,
Just let the ban play Dixie" an the
boysll do the rest.
7 want ter see that Dixie-I want ter
take my stan
On the deck Of her an holler: Three
cheers fer Dixie LAM
She means were all unlted-the war
hurts healed away,
An Way Down South in Dixie Is ma
tonal to-day!
bet YOU she's a good 'un! I'll stake my
last red cent
Thar amt no better timber IN the whole
blame settlement.
An all their shiny battleships beside that
ship are tame
Fer, when 10 comes 10 Dixie, thar's
somethin' in a name.
Here's three cheers an tiger-as hearty
as kin be;
An Jet Their ban play Dixie when the
Dixie puts 10 sea-
She'll make her way an win the day
from shinin' East ter West
Just let the BAN play Dixie" an the
boys'l do the rest,
Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23

Although the public mind is occupied
with war. it will not do for the people
OF Richmond to forget business. We have
q large population here and large bust
ness interests that must be taken care
of. and sentiment must not engross us
81 far as TO make MS forgetful OF the
material things.
We print to-day i'm another column a
thoughtful. intelligent article on the loose
tobacco market of Richmond. The sub
iect is discussed by a man who knows
what he is talking about and some val
uaale hints are thrown out. We have
said so much on this subject that 1t is
hard to find anything new, but the Old
arguments I'm favor Of an active loose
tobacco market are good enough in them
selves, and our correspondent presents
them in a new light and with force.
We shall not attempt to take up in de-
tain the various suggestions thar he
makes, but we say in general terms that
the way to build up the loose tobacco
market in Richmond is TO follow the sys-
tenn that has been adopted in the inter-
Tor markets. It is idle for Richmond to
attempt TO convert tobacco planters 10
Richmonds way Of doing business. Rich
mond must have an eye TO the best in
terests OF the planter, and must ascer-
tain what method adopted will most
surely attract him 20 market, and then
go vigorously 10 work 10 put that system
into operation. You cannot take the
mountain 10 Mahomet
We have investigated this question as
well as a layman may, and We have taken
pains to ascertain the views Of pracu-
cal men VINO thoroughly understand the
situation, and 50 far as we can judge
from our own experience and observation,
and so far as we can ascertain from
those who are practically engaged In the
tobacco trade. there is absolutely no rea-
son why q splendid loose tobacco bust
ness should no, be built up in this city
as large as that OF any other market.
1t is childish TO tans about Richmond's
being TOO far from tho tobacco fields.
There are tobacco FIELDS at our very
doors AS for me bright tobacco fields.
they are IN point of time close by. and
in these days distance Is measured not
by miles but by hours. Richmond may
build up q magnificent loose market If it
will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
The Literary Societies Elect Editors
for the South Collegian.

LEXINGTON, VA, April Especial -
A few nights ago. the cadets or the VIZ
ginia Military Institute gave IecePpon
under the auspices or their l. NJ - ~
10 the ladies of Lexington
There were present all OF the cadets
who attended in classes and all OF the
society ladies' OF Lexington
Refreshments were served. and music
was furnished bp the V. NJ. /. band.
DIR. James A. Quaries, OF washington
and Lee University on last MONDAY hlsh.
cave a sumner to the baseball team OF
Allegheny Institute.
At a recent meeting OF the GFaham-Iee
and Washington Literary Societies, OF
Washington and Lee University. Mr.. ;.
c. Lind. OF Tennessee, was elected edi-
tor-in-chief of the Southern Collesian'
the monthly publication OF that Univers-
ity: Mr.. j. +. Allen, of Virginia, assist
ant editor, and Mr.. S. w. Frierson, OF
Alabama business manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
SOME LESSONS OF THE WAR.

The New York Journal boasts that 1t
reused the people of the United States 10
war.
The boasts OF the Journal and papers
| OF its class are rarely 20 be taken seri-
| ously but for once the journal is largely
entitled 20 what It claims. From the time
that that paper fell into the hands Of
young Mr. Hearst It has been a public
agitator and it's sole business seems TO
have been 40 rally the discontinued and
10 rouse thom 90 action.
il led the free silver movement of 1896
and IL has led the agitators in their war
against corporations and wealth. 10 has
made q class Of people believe that the
honor and integrity OF the nation were
NJ stake and that what it pleases 10 term
the money power was determined TO
cruelty national honor upon cross Of
gold"
There was never any sufficient cause
FOR this war. and now that the people
have been brought face TO face with the
fact. now that our young men are being
called upon to shoulder arms and 80 TO
Cuba TO fight for people whom they never
saw. now that the hearts Of nothers and
wives are beirg wrung with anguish at
The thought Of losing their loved ones;
now that our hourishing cities along the
coast arc being threatened with destruc-
ton: now that the poor man realizes that
he is 10 be taxed, To what extent and for
how long a period no one can say, to
maintain the army, people are beginning
20 ASK themselves if this war was really
necessary. At the New York Journal and
papers Of that class were really justified
i'm "rousing 1he people TO action" if
neyvspapers which took the ground that
the whole affair could be settled by ar
bitration and reason. without resort 10
arms were altogether mean and sordid
and without patriotism as the jingOes
have charged.
We are very much mistaken 81 the
people do not learn valuable lessons from
this crisis. We are very much mistaken
if they are not hereafter n little more
careful as TO how they permit themselves
TO be led by the agitatoex We are very
much mistaken IT, when the sgitators at
tempt again TO "rouse them to action,
they do not pause and ask themselves if
these agitators are altogether safe lead
ers. We are very much mistaken # in
the future they do not view with more
tolerance those conservative newspapers
which do not run with the crowd. but
which stand by the old landmarks and
warn the people against running after
strange gods.
There are lessons In adversely, and we
believe that the people will learn them
well before this war is over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23

But 81 war Is 60 be conducted upon a
great scale. this is utterly imprac,cable.
IL would produce a degree OF misery and
suffering that Is not TO be thought OF.
The only other alternative Is to sell its
bonds for what IL needs. and thus spread
the burden OF the war over n consider
able period. instead OF allowing It to fail
with crushing weight upon one short pc
Rod
There Is no probability that the country
Will be foolish enough to adopt Mr. Al
lens suggestion, but when we have seen
free silver. IT is certainly proposition TO
be watched
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
CUBA AND HAWAII.

We are not surprised TO hear that they
are acitating I'm washington the question
of annexing the Hawaiian Islands as a
war measure" That was no doubt
part of the Cuban scheme from the be
ginning. Those who have been most
clamorous for "free Cuba" have been
most clamorous also for Hawaiian an
nexation.
We confess also that we have but little
faith in the resolution passed by Con-
g-css that the United States disclaims any
intention TO exercise sovereignty or con-
troll over the island of cuba.
We cannot but believe that those who
are responsible for the war with Spain
have a deep seated desire and intention
eventually TO annex tho island of Cuba
TO the United States. II is all well
enough 10 declare I'm resolution that We
are not making a war Of conquest, but
II the United States shall send its armed
forces to Cuba and fight side by side with
the insurgents. and drive the Spanish flag
from the island, and give the Cubans their
independence. the annexation Of the ISL
and will follow az a corollary. Gentle
men who have been so vigorously de-
manding Cuban independence understand
that fact fun we'll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
Mr.. Bundick Here.

Mr.. W. T. Bundick. the noted temper
ance champion ana distinguished orator.
IS in the city, accompanied by his wife.
They have been viewing the many points
of interest I'm this historic city. and both
express themselves in glowing terms Of
Hichmond's beauties and advantages.
Mr.. Bundick has recently addressed
large audiences in the principal churches
OF Norfolk, Portsmouth Suffolk. Hamp-
ton and Newport News. and on tomorrow
will deliver two addresses in the Baptist
church at Williamsburg. Next week the
great orator will hold forth in Baltimore,
and will speak I'm the leading churches
In that city. Everywhere Mr.. Bundick
has spoken he has made a reputation for
himself. and is doing an excellent work
for his great cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
Dividends Declared.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VA. Ap

FREDERICkSBURG VA ApFu ----
special-The Orange Telephone Com
pany. whose line extends from Parker ;
in this county TO Orange Courthouse. mas
Just declared a dividend OF thirteen per
cent. Tie company decided to offer no
more stock for sale. its aftairs being
now in a most satisfactory condition.
Mr. eHnry Fretter, OF Stafford county,
and Miss Emma c. Franklin, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas w. Franklin, OF
this city, were married last night az the
homo OF the brides parents Rev. Or. I.
9. Dunaway officiating,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
Affhe Festival.

Zlngboom-Gladskl plays violin In the
symphony orchestra, doesn't heE
Barr-Yes.
Zingboom-First or second?
Barr-Fourth. I think / Know ne sits
some distance from the leader.-Roxbury
Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23
VIII Invest $1,000. 900.

Mr.. A. G.. McIlwalne Jr., the New
York agent Of a large Insurance COM
pany of London has informed the gov
eminent that his company will take
81 100000 or war bonds.
Mr. McIlwaine is brother TO state
Senator McIlwaine. of Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-23

Berry has mighty little sense OF hui
NOR"
Berry? Why. man. don't know any
one who laughs more At Joke.
And then he tries TO tell II 10 MS
wife. Cincinnati Inquirer.