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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

No notice will be taken of anonymous
communications.
In answering queries. our first attention
will be given to the letters of those cor
respondents who ask but one question
each.
We cannot publish copyright songs and
poem, without permission of the owner
Of the copyright.
Thi, column Is not an advertising me-
dunn. No query will receive attention
the answer to which would necessftate the
advertising Of any persons business or
wares. Nor will we permit any queries
to be published which contain attacks,
either open or disguised, upon any one.
Nor will any attention be given to long
Strings" of questions. Every week num-
b-rs OF correspondents ignore this rule OF
ours, and afterwards wonder why their
queries are not answered
Many queries are not answered because
similar enes have been recently answered.
We are overwhelmed With queries as 10
the addresses OF millionaire pnilonthrop-
lists, and cannot undertake to answer
them.
We cannot undertake to ascertain the
value OF old books. coins or notes. For
that Information write to some dealer in
them.
We cannot undertake to answer queries
by mail; we can only answer them
through this column.
We are frequently called upon TO re-
publish poem. and songs. but we will NOT
undertake to do So except where the
production called for has some historical
or peculiar literary merit, and is not OF
easy aces, to the average reader.
Address Query Editor Dispatch office.
Richmond. Va.
N. B--We do not read unsigned letters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
"AIanassas Palms."

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
During the war between the States
there vas published in Richmond a pa
per called the Southern literary Messen-
ger, If l mistake not. Some time after the
Battle of Manassas there was printed a
poem in the Messenger entitled Manassas
Plains. signed Continental" as now re-
sall it. l am anxious to get a copy of
that poem. as my copy was lost by the
burning of my residence in 1863 Can you
or some Of your readers supply the copy?
1t Will be quite favor.
Very respectfully.
Montgomery. Ala J. D. BARRON,
Care Advertiser.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
go, Garry BE Back, &C."

go. Garry BE Back, &C."
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The following was recently asked for in
your query and answer column:
CARRY ME BACK TO OLE VIRGINIA.
De floating scow OBJ ole Virginia,
Dat I worked from day to day,
A raking rnong the oyster-beds,
To me it was but play.
But now I'm old and feeble, too.
I cannot work any more.
Chorus
on carry me back to ole Virginia.
To ole Virginia shore!
Oh! carry me back to ole Virginia,
To ole Virginia shore!
Oh, if 1 was but young again,
I would lead different life,
And L save my money, and buy farm,
And take Dina for my wife.
But snow Old Age he holds me tight,
And my limbs are growing sore.
Den carry me back to ole Virginia,
To ole Virginia shore!
Oh! carry me back to ole Virginia,
To ole Virginia shore!
Oh, when I'm dead and gone to rest,
Lay de banjo by my side;
Let the 'possum and coon de fun'ral
tend,
For dey was my only pride. 49,
Den in soft repose I'll take my sleep,
Den carry me back to ole Virginia,
To ole Virginia shore!
Oh! carry me back to ole Virginia,
To ole Virginia shore!
--1---
'sMaud MulIer"-ssEvcry Year"
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The following two poems were recently
asked for in the Query column of the
Dispatch:
By John Greenleaf Whittier)
Maud Muller on a summers day,
Raked the meadow sweet with hay.
Beneath her torn hat glowed the wealth
OF simple beauty and rustic health.
Singing, she wrought, and her merry glee
The mock-bird echoed from his tree.
But, when she glanced to the far-on
town,
White from its hill-slope looking down,
The sweet song died, and vague unrest
And a nameless longing filed her breast
A wish, that she hardly dared to own,
For something better than she had
known.
The Judge rode slowly down the lane,
Smoothing his horses chestnut name.
He drew his bride in the shade
OF the apple-trees, to greet the maid,
And asked a draught from the spring
that flowed
Through the meadow, across the road.
She stopped where the cool spring bub-
And file filed K for him her small tin cup,
And blushed as she gave it. looking down
On her feet SO bare. and her tattered
gown.
'.Thanks!' said the Judge. "a sweeter
draught
From fairer hand was never quafred.
He spoke Of the grass and flowers and
OF the singing birds and the humming
bees;
The talked of haying. and wondered
The cloud in the west would bring foul
Wea Their.
And Maud forgot her brfer-torn gown,
And her graceful ankles, bare and brown.
And listened, while pleased surprise
Looked from her *long-lashed hazel eyes
At last. IKE one who for delay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
Every Year.

(By Albert Pike.)
The spring has less OF Brightness
Every year,
And the snow Gastlier whlteness,
Every year,
Nor do summer flowers quicken,
Nor does autumn fruitage thicken,
AS they once did, for they slcken.
Every year.
Life is count Of losses.
Every year,
For the weak ara heavier crosses.
Every year,
Lost springs with soDs replying,
Unto weary autumn signing.
Every year.
It is growing darker, colder,
Every year
AS the heat and light grow older,
Every year.
] care not now for dancing,
Or for eyes with passion sianclns,
Love is less and less enhancing.
Every year
Every year,
The nights have more of sadness,
Every year,
Fair springs no longer charm US,
The threats of death alarm US,
Every year.
There comes new cares and sorrows,
Every year,
Dark days and darker morrows,
The ghosts Of dead loves haunt us,
The ghosts Of changed friends taunt US
And disappointments daunt us,
Every year.
Of the loves and sorrows blended,
Every year,
OF the charms of friendship ended,
Every year,
Of the ties that still might bind me,
Until time Of death resign me,
My infirnlities remind me,
Every year.
Our life is less worth living,
Every year,
And briefer our thanksgiving,
Every year,
And love grown faint and fretful,
With lips but half regretful,
Averts its eyes forgetful,
Every year,
All! how sad to look before US.
Every year,
While the clouds grow darker DER US,
Every year,
When we see the blossoms faded,
That to bloom we might have aided,
And immortal garlands braided,
Every year.
To the past go more dead faces,
Every year,
AS the loved leave vacant places,
Every year.
Everywhere the sad eyes meet u.s.
In the evening dust they greet US,
And to come to them entreat US.
Every year.
You are growing DID, they tell US,
EVERY year;
you are more alone they tell us,
Every year;
You can win no new affection,
You have only recollection,
Deeper sorrow and detection,
Every year.
Too true. Life's shores are shifting,
Every year,
And we are shoreward drifting,
Every year,
Old places. changing, fret us,
There are fewer to regret US,
Every year.
But the truer life draws higher.
Every year,
And its morning stars climb higher.
IL Every year.
Earth's hold on US grows slighter,
And the heavy burdens lighter,
And the dawn immortal brighter,
8t Every war. 38ass5f$
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

18th; cartridges, wild turkeys January
18th to October 18th; pheasants, unlawful
to kill.
New Kent-Deer, January 18th to Sep
TENDER 18th; cartridges, January 18th to
October 18th; wild turkeys February LIST
to October LIST. Unlawful to hunt wild
water fowl or game between sunset and
sunrise.
Powhatan-Partridges, February 18th to
October 18th; wild turkeys, January 18th
to October 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
Length of the Hudson River.

40 the Editor Of the Dispatch:
What is the length of the Hudson river
IN New York? E,B
The length of the Hudson river from
New York to the Troy dam, at which
point tide water ceases. is 1853 miles Above
inc Troy dam for distance of sixty-fiye
mics. the river is navigable for smaller
1fait, and for portion of this distance
me river has been canalized and is par,
= faa champlatn canal. The sourc. Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
The Lone star State. SC.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
L. Why is Texas called the Lone Star
State?
2 What is the meaning of o. N. T. on
Clarll's spool thread?
B. What is the meaning of 'Prma
Donna?" RETrE
Colleen, Va.
i. On assuming independence in 1886,
the republic Of Texas adopted a flag
bearing single star, which became
known as 1.-The flag of the Lone Star"
and it is with reference to this en-
blem that Texas is called the Lone Star
State.
2. Our New Thread" we think.
3. Literally first lady" the leading fe-
male singer of an opera company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
Gold-Top Building.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Will you please tell us something about
the gold-plated Gop) public building that
is in Washington. d. c.? 1t has been dis
puted that there is any such building In
Washington that has a top or roof gold
Waited SUBSCRIBER
Talpa, Va.
The only building in Washington that
we know Of that has gold" top is the
Library of Congress, the dome of which,
we are informed by the superintendent, is
gilt" that is covered with gold leaf. put
pn IN little squares
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

Seeks a vain excuse, he rode away.
Maud Muller looked and sighed: '.Ah,
That I the Judges bride might be!
He would dress me up In silks so fine,
And praise and toast me at his wine.
MY father would wear a broadcloth
My brother should sail painted boat.
And the baby should have a new toy
each day.
And I'd feed the hungry and clothe the
poor
And III ali should bless me who left our
The Judge looked back as he climbed the
HILL
And saw Maud Mullen standing still:
"a form more fair, a face more sweet,
Meier hath it been my lot to meet.
And her modest answer and graceful air
Show her wise and good, as she is fair.
would she were mine, and I to-day,
Like her, a harvester of hay.
mo doubtful balance Of rights and
wrongs,
Nor weary lawyers with endless tongues,
But low Of cattle, and song of birds,
And health, and quiet, and loving words"
But he thought of his sister. proud and
And his mother. vain of her rank and
gold.
And Maud was left in the field alone
But the lawyers smiled that afternoon,
When he hummed in court an old love
tune;
and the young girl unused beside the well.
Till the rain on the unraked clover fell
He welded wife OF richest dover.
Who lived for fashion, as he for power.
Yet oft In his marble hearth's bright glow
He watched a picture come and go:
And sweet Maud Muller's hazel eyes
Looked out in their Innocent surprise.
Oft, when the wine in his glass was red.
He lonSed for the wayside well instead
And closed his eyes on mis- garnished
rooms.
To dream of meadows and clover blooms;
And the proud man sighed with secret
pain,
"Ah, that were free again!
Free as when rode that day
Where the barefoot maiden raked the
hay
She welded man unlearned and poor,
And many children played round her
door.
But care and sorrow and child birth pain.
Left their traces on heart and brain
And oft. when the summer sun shone hot
On the new-mown hay in the meadow lot,
And she heard the little spring brook fall
Over the roadside. through the wall.
She saw rider drIw his rein.
She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
Sometimes her narrow kitchen walls
Stretched away into stately halls;
The weary wheel to spinnet turned,
The tallow-cand1e an astral burned
And for him who sat by the chimney
Doing and grurnbllnE Ger pipe and mug.
A manly form at her side she saw,
And Joy was duty and love was law.
Then she took up her burden OF life
Saying only. eft might have been"
Alas for maiden. alas for Judge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

you will feel within your soul the
dreamy, tawny dusks Of many wretch,
ed spree. Drink it and you will feel
within your blood the seething venom OF
an incarnare fend. For forty days ana
nights this liquid woe has been within
the slaves of oak longing to scorch the
lips and craze the brain of man.
1t is not difficult to see on which SIDE
lies the truth so far as the effects of the
mingled souls of wheat and corn" are
concerned. I.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
Allowances to President.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Kindly state in your query column what
allowances, If any, are made to the Pres
ident in addition to the $4,000 salary he
receives, and obligc subscriber.
J. r. B.
Wakefield Va.
Strictly speaking, none, the Constitu-
ton providing as follows: '"The President
shall, at stated times, receive for his
services. compensation, which shall
neither be increased nor diminished dur
ing the period for which he shall have
been elected, and he shall not receive
within that period any other emolument
from the United States, or any of them"
Special allowances are made by Congress
for maintenance of the White House es-
tablishment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
American Express Co,

10 the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Where are the Headquarters of the
American Express Company-what city?
Brown Allen, Va. l.. Z. w.
A letter addressed american Express
Company, New York CITY," will reach the
headquarters of that company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
sRichmond on the James,"

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
I am a Virginian. I have tried recent
ly to get the song. Richmond on the
James," VIII thank you if you could Sc
cure me the words only to aforesaid
song. E. II. A, Jr.,
S44 Hudson street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Who will send us a copy?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
J. D. Rockefelier,. Incidence,

no the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please say in your Query column wheth-
sr Mr. John ID. Rockefeller's home is in
New York or Cleveland, o. M. G.
Green Bay, Va.
New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

Thank God, no clouds are shifting,
Every year,
Ger the land to which were drifting,
Every year,
No losses there will grieve us,
Nor loving faces leave US,
Nor death of friends bereave US,
Every wear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

All, well! for US all some sweet hope
lies
Deeply buried from human eyes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
y Wv QUERIES - 4e
4 III sg 9p AND ANSWER
the river is in the Adirondack mountains,

VI a point sixty miles beyond the point al
which navigation ceases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
Notice to Correspondents.

And. in the hereafter angels may
Roll the stone from its grave awayi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

For all sad words of tongue Or pen
The saddest are these, 1T might have
beep!"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

God pity them both. and pity us ALL
Who vainly the dreams of youth recall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12
New Dress Trimmings.

Colored spangied Gallons, in trommins and medal
lion patterns, per yard, $3.50 to .s..............
Embroidered Cloth and Silk applique trimming
exclusive designs in black and colored yard SOC.
Embroidered Persian Cloth, distnctively new
bla ok and coors. soc. to
Trimming Ornaments, grdles pendants, etc.
white and black silk and mohair, Csc. to............
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

By Albert Pike.)
The spring has less OF brightness,
Every year,
And the snow a gastlier whiteness,
Every year,
Nor do summer flowers quicken.
Nor does autumn fruitage thicken,
AS they once did, for they slckens
Every year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-12

Something interesting About Real Worthy
Silks.

An immense assortment OF the new ones here,
Id arc marked at prices that will cause you plea
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-30
j. w. BATS,
Real Estate Agent.
Have ia once the only set OF abstract
books Of BraIos county land titles
FoR SALE.

South half Of block near Allen
Academy. Price $3.50.
About one and one-quarter acres
uesr schoolh0 use Ia southeast part
OF town. Small new cottage, tenant
house and well on premises. Price
$3.50.
Six room house aud one lot of
ground on west side OF town. Price
100.
Six room house and two lots of
round located four blocks from
Main Street. Brick cistern on pre-
misses. Price $3.50.
The n. Il, Cole home place. Two
and half lots and room house.
Place well improved. Price $4,000.
300 acre Brazos Bottom farm.
Price, 5000 per acre. VIII sell In
small tracts..i {
Is feet front on Railroad steet out
Of Otto Boehme's property. VIII
sell part or all.
The Ed Pochila place; lots and
large two-story residence. Price
$500.
Also other city property
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-30
MAY App.sl Their Goes.

New York. April 29-Accordlng &c
the Rome correspondent OF the Trib-
une. the officers OF the cruiser Chicago
Just sentenced for disorderly conduct
will appeal their cases. and then ask
for pardon from the king. Command
er Beehler. the American naval attache
at Rome. visited the minister OF ma.
rine. intending TO express regret over
the behavior OF the officers OF the Chi
cago. but the minister. approaching his
embarrassing position avoided the sub
feet and expressed admiration for the
American navy.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-30
STORMkT GLEN ROSE
Portion Of the Town Completely
Wiped Out.
FIVE PERSONS DEAD
The Report Says Forty People We're
Injured, Some Being Fatally Hurt.
Some Residences harmed
After Being Down. =

Morgan. Tex. April 29.--Information
has been received here from Glen Rose
that Ave people were killed and 40
injured In cyclone which struck that
village between and o'clock Mon
day evening. The names OF the dead
are as follows:
Mrs. Carl Milan.
Two-year-old daughter Of J. II. MI
Ian.
Rev. Ford. pastor OF the Methodist
church.
Miss Mae Cornell.
Boy by the name OF Musgrove.
The names OF the injured Il was Inn
possible TO get. as all was confusion
when the message was seat. and the
energies OF those who escaped were
directed toward recovering those
buried in the debris OF their homes.
one-third OF the business houses OF
the toxin we're demolished.
Three residences were burned and
II Is said that Miss Connell lost her
life by FIRE.
The damage 10 property Is great. The
court house badly damaged. printing
Office blown away. two saloons partly
destroyed. Milam's wareroom blown
away. Lily & Son. grocery store.
blown away; blacksmith shop. total
loss: four buildings of Hendricks x
Son.
The following we're totally de-
stroyed. the FIRST two named being
blown down and burned: Cornell
Cox. c. d. Campbell, Blakeney Shields,
c. A. Adams. DR.. Milan. j. r. Milan,
Douthit. Judge Adams. Ed Emory and
MIR. Lees. two or three dwellings OF
c. K. Matthews. Henry Lewanduski,
Mantooth dwelling.
II cannot be said that the storm
came without warning. For hours be-
fore II broke the clouds began TO en-
bank 10 the southwesteward. mar
shaled by breeze that was almost a
gale. Lower and lower they came,
obscuring the sun and throwing the
darkness OF twilight over the earth.
The people became thoroughly fright |
ened. Many abandoned their homes,
but had no better places OF shelter.
for there are no storm cellars there.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-30

wrsass Lawyer says Ne Admitted M
Gnlls nelere Ills Pardon.


Chicago. April 2s.-Alieged secrets OF
the Dreyfus case unknown 10 many
Frenchmen who followed closely the
proceedings OF the trial. have been con.
fided 10 the University OF Chicago stu.
dents by NJ. Hughes Lecroux.
The French lecturer declared Captain
Dreyfus admitted his guilt at the time
he was pardoned. Captain Dreyfus
not only was guilty OF conspiracy
against the French government. but
confessed a number OF charges. and
asked for mercy when signing the pc
tition for pardon" was the statement
with which the French lawyer and lee
turer astonished hianauditors. THAT
Dreyfus actually ad&ted his guilt Is
not generally known. even by people
who endeavored to follow the case
closely IN all phases" Then NJ. LerouS
explained that his knowledge OF the
case came largely from the fact that
he was asked by friends OF Captain
Dreyfus to take up the defense OF the
prisoner. AT the time my aid was
sought" added NJ. Leroux. II told Capt
Dreyfs' friends. | would take up the
case II they could show me the man
was innocent OF the charges against
him. They were unable to do this
You may ask why II was not con
shown to the public that
Dreyfus was guilty. II can be shown
now. but will not be. on account OF
heated public sentiment both In anc
cut OF France"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-30
RuIs ae,ernInr APPEAL.

Austin. April 29.-The supreme court
In answering certified questions In the
case OF the Santa Fe against Tom Gun
ningan. holds that motion TO dismiss
appeal should not be sustained. In
this case judgment was rendered for
$500 In a justice court. but the county
court reduced II to $50. aud on APP
peal TO the appellate court. motion TO
dismiss was made on the ground that
the Judgment involved did not exceed
500. The supreme court Is OF the
opinion that the appeal should not be
dismissed. laying down the rule that
the meaning OF the statute In the use
OF the term amount In controversy"
refers to the original value OF thing
sued for In the justice court
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-30
Consul Osborne Dead

London. April 29.-Unitcd States
Consul General Osborne died at his
residence at Wimbledon at 1880
o'clock this morning William Nc
o'clockyesterday mo- ~ William Nc
Kinley Osborne wa appointed consul
general at London by President Me.
Klnley. March rs, 1897. Mr.. Osborne
was a cousin OF the late President Me.
Kinley.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-30
BUILDINGS DELAYED.
strike Sets Back compiesioa On msny
New York Structures.


New York. April 29.--work on 100
large buildings. which was partially In.
terrupted by the lockout OF 5000 plas'
terers In this city. will be brought &c
a standstill should the movement &C
call sympathetic strike now on BE-
successful.
In addition TO these buildings there
Is a dozen "sky-scrapers" already be.
hind time OF construction. which nov
will be still further delayed. Four.
teen mammoth Office buildings. costins
s24000,0 600. are under contract TO be
completed by May I, but Building Su
porintesdent Stewart says only two OF
them can b. ready on time The chiel
causes OF tsis delay Is a scarcity o.
iron and steer and labor. Among the
buildings which may not be- ready on
time is the new stock exchange ans
the chamber " commerce.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-30
brokers, ordIn.ne. In,.i,a.

San Antonio. April 29.--In habeas
corpus hearing before Judge Green Of
the county court. Al Allre, ticket
broker. who was fined In the corpora
ton court for following the business
OF a ticket broker in violation OF an
ordinance passed by the city council
was discharged. the court holding that
the ordinance was invalid. the city
council having no power 20 enforce
such an ordinance as was passed by
that body.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-30
POSITION FOR EVANS.

he May lie Made Consul General at Lon.
don To succeed Osborne.
Washington. April 29-There r. o
probability that Commissioner OF Pen.
sions Evans will be offered the posi-.
ton OF consul general at London. 70
succeed William Mckinley Osborne.
whose death is announced White
house officials are reticent in regard
TO the matter as Is also Mr. Evans.
but there is reason believe the presi.
dent would very much like TO have
him accept II and chances are decided.
ly In favor Of its being offered him.