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that during the war the thrilling strains
were often heard in the camps of the Boys
in Blue as we'll as those OF the South.
Several sets OF verses have been written
to accompany the music OF Dixie" but
in each the thought is the same, that of
living and dying in Dixie land.
After the close of the war. Emmett con-
tinued his career as an entertainer. playing
in all Of the large cities of the United
States. Later he went to England and is
said to have scored great success there.
About 1875 he became tired of professional
life and returned to Mount Vernon, Ohio.
his birthplace. He purchased two acres
OF ground outside of the city limits and
erected small house. There he has since
made his home.
In 1894. under the advice and direction
of Al Fields, he made a farewell tour of
the United States. He was warmly well
coined everywhere, and particularly in the
South. where his song had made the
deepest impression. In Atlanta. Ga. dur
ing a lecture by General Gordon on the
Confederacy. he was invited. as a guest
OF the committee, to a seat on the stage.
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THE PRESS CENSOR.
4 Necessary Part of Every Army in
War Time.
From the Army and Navy Rcgister.)


From the Army and Navy Rcgister)
There is familiar ring in the protesta-
ton which has gone up from some British
journals against the assumed methods of
the press censors in South Africa. We.
in this country, have hardly quoted down
from the clamorous antagonism of our own
methods of controlling, or rather of limit
ing, the publicity attaching TO important
and generally secret military and naval
operations. II was not many weeks ago
that some OF the leading journals of the
United States INDUCED in just such free
criticism of the censorship at Manila IS
we now read in British newspapers, daily
and service. II would be quite natural IL
the American editors who led the attack
on our military authorities then should
fail to sympathize with the English critics
now. II Is difficult. apparently. for the
newspaper maker to understand that the
abused freedom of the press should be
hindered. Our own journals refused TO
realize this during the late war and since.
and the British editors reject the sug-
gestion when they find. or think they find,
they do not get a complete history Of mill
tary work and intentions from the present
seat OF their war.
Press censorship is quite as necessary to
the success of country at war with an
other as are artillery. infantry. cavalry.
and the naval fleets. The fact that this
Government succeeded in the war with
Spain despite a rigid censorship cannot fur
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likewise magnitied TO such an extent that
the view of the object under observation
becomes blurred and indistiDct and hence
such an instrument is less valuable than
a smaller glass. In observing the sun. or
stars by day it is. of course. necessary TO
use an artificial colored light, both in the
telescope and transit.
The process Of photography as applied
to astronomical observation. has not been
used to any great extent in the Naval
Observatory owing to lack of appropriation
for that purpose. and also its being some
what outside the routine work. This proc
ess has lately become a very striking
feature in some OF the other observa-
tories throughout the country and has
created great deal of interest owing 10
the splendid results obtained.
Surprise has often been expressed that
the Naval Observatory has not utilized
this process. 10 a greater extent, but the
fact is that il would not be OF the slight
est utility in furthering the actually val
liable work of the institution. Photographs
are however, taken daily of the sun when
possible in order TO determine the nature
of the so-called spots or dark portions
visible upon its disc
Much comment has been caused through
out the country by a proposed scheme for
the reorganization of the Observatory, and
the placing upon a new basis of the present
scientific corps.
A committee called a board of visitors
was appointed about year ago by the
Secretary of the Navy TO report upon any
alterations that might be advisable in
the organization OF the Observatory. and
upon December II. 1893. issued the results
Of their Investigations.
A bill was accordingly prepared and in
troduced in the Senate by MIR. Chandler.
of New Hampshire. calling for a complete
reorganization in the matter of selecting
the scientific corps and providing also
for the establishment upon a permanent
basis of a board of visitors whose duty it
should be TO report upon the work Of the
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He was cheered repeatedly. General Cor
don made frequent and loving references
to the Venerable minstrel during bis adj
dress, and his remarks were toundly ap-
plauded.
Emmett now lives alone on his garden
spot in the suburbs of Mount Vernon.
Rheumatism has taken hold OF him and
he has some difficulty in getting around,
but on bright days he may be seen in his
garden digging among the shrubs and
flowers Occasionally he takes a trip TO
the postoffice. His banjo, violin, and other
souvenirs of minstrelsy have been pre-
served by him. For ten years he has
been supported by the Actors Fund Society
of New York city.
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| in danger, may be a matter OF doubt. But
| the fact seems to be that in bygone days
I the appeal to the code of honor contained
more of the essence of chivalry than do
the impromptu shooting serapes, improp-
! erly called duels which have found an il
Illustration in recent tragedy in Ken
! lucky.
The above statement expresses briefly
the substance OF the remarks of an old
resident OF this city who has at least on
one occasion ofliciated on the field OF hon
or though only in the capacity Of a sec
ond, but whose opinion on the subject OF
the duelo has been regarded as Of no little
value in times past. and whose decision as
to whether there was good and sufficient
reason to resort to the code has more
than once been required and in the ma
jority of cases accepted. with the result
that hostile meetings were averted.
How do you account for the fact that
when deadly enmities exist among men.
whose teachings have always been in line
with seeking redress upon what you call
the field of honor. they do u0t go thro igh
the form and ceremonies Of the duel as
practiced in former days. he was asked.
THE law, my friend; the=faw, was the
response. There is a provision in the
Locks against It," he added, r.but, to my
mind. it is a statute one could drive
horse and wagon through. But it takes
too much time and too much money now
to fight duels. Men have to travel 10
fight
Then the old gentIemau's eyes bright
ened as he spoke of the old Bladensburg
dueling ground. That, he said
was veritabIe field of honor.
and the best men OF the ma
ton with sore grievances against each 9TH
er met there. Many of the duels are
matters of history. II is needless TO re-
count them. Those OF the greatest i'm
portance are well knOwus throughout
the world. officers OF the army. officers
Of the navy. Senators. members of TIE
House of Representatives. journalists, and
gentlemen generally have faced each 9TH
er on that historic ground. The fatal
meetings between prominent mon al Bla-
densburg are part of the history OF the
country. There were many encounters that
were harmless some thatsw were adjusted
when principals and seconds were on the
field. and some that were settled after
shots had been fired.
There is gentleman living in Wash
ington today" he continued. "a retired ar
my officer and as brave soldier as ever
drew sword from its scabbard. who ex-
shots in his younger days with 4
brother officer at Bladensburg. / reserve
the names, but both were we'll known and
both were lieutenants in the army when
they faced each other with Colt revo!yers
At distance of fifteen PAGES The gentle
man refer to received bullet through
some portion Of his clothing when the sec
onds agreed that there was no necessity
for a continuance Of the affair and they
bowed TO each other like gentlemen as they
were and left the field.
Yes. sir" said the old gentleman in
talk of old-time duels as you
may. parties not concerned in the quarrels |
were neither MANNED nor Killed in the con-
tests
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ii is stated upon hish selehlinc au-
thority that the United States Naval OBJ
servatory in this city does as good work
With favrer mon ornpio,aa nc an, otho,
hiihi'"i ms 'i'u'iOn III 'ie WI iu' eoIip'ii rue
laNoraplE WIN Sreen"lch III hhsidnu'
which is much more extensive in point of
continent and is supplied with much
,aryar r,,,,be, NJ epnloves
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Nnioi 'uh"'eis III VIC 'eP"'''i'" VI 'iie
Observatory, however this TACT Is only
known 10 the astronomers themselves and
those who are brought into Immediate
contact with tho uorl. Much misan-
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htiNe authorities as 10 ine emergency Oh
the Observatory, owing TO the fact that the
issuing OF the annual volume showing the
work in detail has been deferred for the
mast nine vsars Hence tho Navy Denart-
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the assistance Ienuereu 10 astronomer
science by the institution, which is only
officially under its charge.
There is more than one reason why this
Noiuiue hAs hoe peen puoiishea. com
transit instrument and otbervise b,d noon
prepared for publication by the di-
rector, Prof. William Hardness, dating
from tne estaolshment oil the observatory
-, r.. - - ,aa,;, 80 -. -,
esf Astronomers in tho world at paris
AT this conclaye the positions of the ref
erence stars were fixed according TO a
nerfecfed calculation These nositions
which were adopted by all national obsef-
vatories throughout the world. materially
altered the record of. preyious calcrla-
tions and rendered their publication use
less.
This incident which was of international
Importance. affords an illustration of the
fact that the results of astronomical oh
servations as carried on under present con-
ditions are subject to alteration when
more improved system or even The more
exact determination of one star may ron
der a series Of calculations involvinp tho
labor of r,ony mantle ,-alrolars for M
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Systematic Observations.
The United States Naval Observatory is
,h. op,v ono IN tho co,,r,r, IN ,,.h,c, s,,s
teihauo anu regular opsei 'a'ioiis VI the
sun. moon. and other planets are conducted |
by means OF the transit instrument This |
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Observatory, make recommendations for
appointments, etc.
The Astronomical Cnrns

Observatory. make recommendations for
appointments, etc.
Tn. ..,ro,ow;c,, cam.
a, -. ~. .u.,.z....,,.,
AT pieaeH' 'ne as''oioi'iio"i corps VI 'he
Observatory is selected from professors
of mathematics in the navy who are re-
tired after they have reached the age OF
co - ri, IN, ,,.,,..,,,a.a ~. c,,,,.,,
"'
ehahuier provinces una, "heh one vi ehese
men becomes retired his place be filled
by a civilian astronomer appointed by the
president and CONFIRMED Inv the Senate.
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VI ee ae''o"on NC
Increased TO almost double that which the
present officials receive, and the method
of competitive examinations now in vogue
q. -. '--,.. a.,
io' securing minor appo,h'lnen's '' 'ne
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04
A sonnet of Work.

WheTeto our labor and our bitter sweatf
The seed we trample in the dark.
The fame strike-our own tears qispch the
spark.
The white that we would purify we set
Our grimy print upon. And we forget
Thy waits and thoughts not as ours. and bark
Toward what we take 10 be some heavenly mark,
And find we serve the devil to abet.
Then do Thou blind US, that we may not see
The measure of our own utility,
Lest, seeing, we should TO work, and die.
Or give us sight, that we may know thereby
How through our labor, whstsc end Il meet,
We reach toward Thee who knowest no defeat.
-kstheTine Warren In the Atlantic.
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OF the Nautical Almanac, who is also In
charge of his own special department.
The Public Telescope.

The Public Telescope.
There is a telescope, mounted in the
main building which is available TO the
general public upon three nights in the
week 1t is a most excellent glass and has
afforded thousands an opportunity TO view
the wonders of the heavens.
The meridian of Washington passes
through the centre OF the clock room, which
Is situated in white marble building
fanked east and west by the two large iron
structures, not unlike huge barns exier-
naily, in which are located the transit in
struments set for the purpose OF observing
the stars and planets as they pass the
meridian. At noon precisely the intelli-
gence of the correct Washington time is
flashed from this clock room throughout
the United States. thus regulating the Off
cial timepieces in all parts Of the country.
AS has been said, the two buildings in
which are set the transit circles ad1oin the
clock house upon the east and west, and
are located upon the same axis. II is In
these buildings that the most notable as
Economical work OF the observatory is con-
Quoted, namely, the systematic observation
Of each important star or planet as II
crosses the meridian OF Washington. There
are movable shutters In the roof and sides
of the transit houses In order to allow the
Instruments which revolve between stone
piers to command the entire arc compre-
bending the two horizons and zenith. To
those who are not Initiated In the mys-
ferIes of astronomy. the process of OBJ
serving with the transit circle Ia extreme
ly interesting. The observer holds In his
hand an Instrument like telegraph trans
mitter, which Is connected by an electric
wire with the chronograph, or revolving
cylinder, upon which the seconds, minu.es,
and hours of sidereal tine are recorded
automatically. Placed Immediately In
front OF the lens OF the transit are several
hAir-like lines formed Of cobweb threads.
y hich are arranged at known intervals from
tie line OF the meridian. The star or
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04
OLD AND NEW DuELING.
street Fighting Not Entiticd to the
Code Expression.

Code Expression.
What newspapers generally call duel
in these days has no more resemblance TO
the old-fashioned resort to the code of
honor than a rough and-tumble fight be-
tween coal shovelers has to scientific
sparring match between accomplished
boxers. There are no duels in these days
in the sense of what they were even less
than twenty-five years ago. Whether the
modern method OF settling personal dis
putes in way that invariably jeopardizes
the lives OF uninterested people who are
deprived. by the suddenness Of the occur
rences, from getting out Of the range OF
shots fired by individuals holding deadly
grudge against each other is preferable to
the old style OF fair and square dueling in
which only the principals in the affair are
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advanced methods of astronomical research.
The other observatories Throughout the
country would be brought into closer con-
tact with the central institution and would
be in this case more competent to judge of
its scientific utility. while the Observatory
itself would. in the opinion OF the authori-
tics nrofit by such intercourse.
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An Approrriate Present.


(From the Boston Beaeon)
Mrs Lash-what did you get baby for a birth
day presentf
ins's bank and bought hi. that lovely lamp for
the drawing room.
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A Modern Device.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
whats that big castiron box torg''
That's where the stage manager stays while be
directs the show
'WhyY
'"rhe woman who shoots managers has just
opened revolver school for the profession"
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Mrs Hoon-i have just been reading article
which contends that wi en- a person Is afflicted
with incurable MALAY the doctors ought 10
help him to die.
lIr Hoon-They will il they are only called in.
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,From the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
''Do you think George is as nearsighted as 10
pretends to beg''
II don't know. Why do you askr'
'Hc was trying to tell the color Of my eyes last
evening. and he got close that his mustache
tieked my upper lip
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04
A sample show.

From Puek)
NY dear said Dom Paul. after a visit TO tho
prisoners, this reminds Of the the Queens
Jubilee
How" said Mrs. X
.'why. We have samples Of nearly every sort q
troops in the British army"
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A Likely story.
From the Chieaan Times- Herr

''Lishcn to reason. m dear" he explained.
"lishen 10 reason. wash-hie-held up on
m @hic-way home"
Held upl'' she angrily exclaimed, II DON'T
doubt it! II you hadn't been held up or cat
ricd something you wouldn't have been hers
now
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

from the Chicago News.)
stubb-The London papers persist in calling
Paul Pones pirate.
Penn-That's outraged Why. Paul Jones
never played on the Pittsburg team in his life.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

tfSrom the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Il understand that the Crown Prince OF Japan
is coming over to this country on Dutch treat
bridal tour
what do you mean by that?"
Hes coming alone
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04
A ChaperOn.


Nistress-I saw two policemen SITTING in the
kitchen with you last night. Bridget.
Brdget-Weil. ma am, yes wouldn't how an I'M
married lady sittin' with olly wan policeman,
would yez? The other wan wus a ehaperon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

(Frou the Ohio State Journal)
Little Girl Ito visitorJ-Don't you think look
Just like mammal
Her Mother-Hush dear: don't be vain.
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The safest Way.

tFrOm Brooklyn Lfe.)
Professor Suppose you engaged in the su-
topsy of subject, and it gave signs OF life. what
would you do?
STUDENT think / should change the subject,
S;-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

what is a metropolis Uncle Christopherg'
"A metropolis is town so important that il
doesn't have TO brag about its importance"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04
THE NAVAL OBSERVATORY
How the Astronomical Work of the
nstitution Is Conducted.

The Various Buildings and Their
Purposes Correct Time Flashed
From the Clock Room to All Parts
.f the Country The Equatorial
Telescope studying the stars.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04

The song was rehearsed the following
day by the company and on the next night
was sung in the walk around. 1t created
a decided sensation. The performers and
musicians ere described as having been as
enthusiastic as the audience. From that
time forward Dixie became popular in
the North and later. whep Bryant's Min
strels toured the Southern States. IL created
even greater enthusiasm there.
Aside from the appealing music of the
song, 1t is not known why the South
adopted 1t as a national air. One reason
given is that at the height OF its popularity
the war broke out and the Southerners
naturally adopted the air giving It more
appropriate words. It's popularity did not
end In the North, however, and 1t Is said
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
BIG LIBEL SUIT.
Joseph Chamberiain's Sons Object
to Article in London Star.

London Dec. IA Joseph Cham
berlain's second son has brought
suit against the Evening Star for
libel. The Star recently publish
ed II story to the effect that Joseph
Cham berlain and his family were
interested in large government
contracts let in South Africa. A
few days ago Mr., Cham berlain's
oldest son brought suit on the
same charge.
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
Alleged American.

London, Dec. 1.-THE Ca g
Town correspondent of the Daily
Mail reports the arrest at Worces-
ter. Cape Colony, of Harold Dar.
ringale, alleged to be an Ameri.
can, on a char;e of fomenting AT
rikander rebellion.
"The arrest says the dispatch,
"has made great sensation aud
startling disclosures are expected" !"
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
Jury Still Out.

Eldorado, Kansas, Dec. l4-Aft-
er deliberating thirty hours the
Morrison jury was sent to the ho-
tel at 10 O'Clock last night without
any further instructions. 1t is be-
lieved that the jury will be kept
together until Saturday.
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
Short i'm Accounts.

Cincinnati, Dec. l4-It leaks
out today that Charles g. Hard,
until recently chief clerk and
ookkeeper for the Friedman Aid
society is more than $4,000 short
in his accounts. Hard has left for
parts unknown.
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
The Eight Was Fixed

Chicago, Dec l4-It is the CON
sensus of opinion among sporting
men here that the Cans -Mc(iovern
fight was fixed for Cans to be
knocked out in the second round,
as betting was three to one that
he would be.
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
Santa Ee Trains Blocked.

Nacasota, Tex, Dec. ii - So far
as the Montgomery branch is con
cerned the Santa Fe strike is COM
plete. Ten engines are standing
here dead and the tracks are so
full of freight cars that no train
could get through.
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14

Remember that Hassler Bros.
are selling Christmas turkeys at
liz cents per pound. S5-95
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14

Guthrie, Dec l4-Alt passenger
and through freight trains are
moving as usual on the Oklahoma
division today.
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
whitney Elected President.

New York, Dec. IA William @.
Whitney, formerly secretary of the
navy and millionaire sportsman.
was today elected president of the
Saratoga Racing association.
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14

Remember the California Res
teurant on Front street, near Pixies
Peak, for something new every
day and you will find US trying to
please everyone with good service
and the best of everything 7Stf
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
Old Theater Burned.

ST Louis, Dec. 4-The Stand
ard theater WAS practically des-
troyed by fire this morning, en-
failing loss of about $4,000.
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
Earthquake Shock.

Joplin, Mo, Dec. l4-An earth
quake was felt plainly here at
5:45 this morning. The motion
was from north to south and lasted
fully minute
The Florence daily tribune., 1900-12-14
BOERS GAIN
ANOTHER VICTORY
-Four Companies of Fusiieers We're
Captured
GEN. KITcHENER'S REPORT

London, Dec. 4-The Boers
have administered defeat to the
British in the Eastern Transvaal,
and the British loss included -four
officers killed General Kitchener
reports from Pretoria under date
of Decem Der IL rs follows:
General Delaney with $500
men attacked General Clements at
Nooitgadacnp at dawn today. The
Beers were at first repulsed, but
afterwards succeeded in taking the
kop of Nagolesburg from the four
companies of Northumberland flu
sileers and retired to Heck port.
The casualty list is incomplete,
but the fighting was very severe.
Clements lost four officers. Rein
forcepents have been sent to his
relief"
General Kitchener further re-
ports that General Broadwood,
who is seven miles west of Nooit-
gadaobp. has taken Lechtenburg.
He reports that the Boer general,
LeMar, and two captains were
killed. The Boer loss aggregates
ten killed and four wounded.
After Kitchener's report of the
lighting in South Africa was posted
at the war Office there WAS rush
to that place by people anxious for
later news. 1t is believed from
the dispatch that four. companies
of the Northum berland fusileers
were captured.