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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19

I'VE couldn't have better roost lads" he
said. I'VE can stand OF double their num-
Der easy We can hold out week If need
be, but you bet the major will be reaching
out after us before we're two days older.
Don't waste your shots. Coax them close
In. Don't fire at a galloping Indian beyond
three hundred yards It's waste Of powder
and lead"
Cheerily, toyously they answered MIN,
these his comrades, his soldier children,
men who had fought with him, many of
their number. in dozen fields. and men
who would stand by him, their dark-eyed
little captain, to the last. Even the young
est trooper of the fifty seemed inspired by
the easy, laughing confidence Of the lighter
hearts among their number, or the grim,
matter-of-fact pugnacity of the older cam
paigners. 1t was significant, too, that the
Indians seemed SO divided in mind to the
next move. There was loud wrangling and
council to the north. Stabber's braves and
Lame VOLTS followers seemed bitterly at
odds, for old hands in the fast-growlng
rifle pits pointed out on one side as many
as half dozen Of the formers warriors
whom they recognized and knew by sight.
while Ray, studying the shifting concourse
through his glasses. could easily see Stab
Der himself raging among them in violent
alteration with tall, superbly built and
bedizened young brave, subchief, appar-
entity, who, for his part, seemed giving Stab
Der as good as he got. Lame Wolf was not
In sight at ALL, He might still be far from
his Representatives. But whoever or what
ever he was he had hearty following. More
than -three-fourths of the wrangling war
riors in the group seemed backing MIN.
Ray, after. q few. words to Sergeant Winsor,
crawled over beside his silent and absorbed
young second in command, and bringing his
glasses to bear. gazed across q low parapet
Of sand long and fixedly at the wrang.ing
throng thousand yards away.
TITS easy to make out Stabber," he pres
emily spoke. One can almost hear that
foghorn voice of his. But who the mischief
Is that red villain opposing him? I've seen
every one OF their chiefs In the last five
years All are men Of forty or more. This
fellow can't be q big chief. He looks long
years younger than most Of 'em, old Lame
Wolf, for Instance. vet he's checking Stab
Der as Il he owned the whole ontfit." An
other long stare. then again-'sWho the mis-
chief can he be1',
5. No answer ct his side, and Ray. with the
lenses still at his eyes, took no note for the
moment that Field remained so silent. Out
at the front the excitement Increased. Out
through the veil OF surging warriors the
loud-voiooA impetuous brave twice burst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19

But a frantic burst of yells and war
whoops out at the front put sudden stop to
the words. The thron2 Of warriors that
had pressed so close about Stabber and the
opposing orator seemed all Of an instant to
split asunder.' and with trailing war bon
net. and followed by only two or three OF
his braves. the former dashed his way west
ward and swept angrily out of the ruck and
went circling away toward the crest, while,
with loud reclamation, brandishing shield
and lance and rife in superb barbaric tab
leau. the warriors lined UP in front of the
victorious young leader who sitting high
in his stirrups with one magnificent red
arm uplifted. began shouting In the sono-
rous tongue Of the Sioux some urgent Ia
structions. Down from the distant crest
came other braves though to meet ana
ask Sta,bber explanation of his strange
quitting the field. Down came dozen 9TH
ers young braves mad for battle. eager to
join the ranks of this new leader, and Ray.
who had turned on Field once more. fixed
his glasses that stalwart, nearly stark
naked. brilliantly painted form, foremost
of the Indian array. and now at last in full
and unimpeded view
by the gods of war; he cried II never
saw that scoundrel before. but IL 1t isn't
that renegade Red eFox-Why, here, Field,
Take my glass and look. You were with the
commissioners escort last year at the
Black Hills council You must have seen
him and heard him speak Isn't TINS Red
Fox himself"
And to Rays surprise the young officers
eyes were averted. his face pale and trou-
bled. and the answer was mere humble
Il didn't meet Fox-there. captain.
He never seemed to see the glass held out
to him until Ray almost thrust II Into his
hand and then persisted with his inquiry.
Look at him anyhow. You may have
seen him somewhere. Isn't that Red Fox?'
And now Ray was gazing straight at
Fields haf-hidden face. Field the soul OF
frankness hitherto the lad who was never
known to finch from the eyes of any man.
but to answer such challenge with his own
brave. fearless sometimes even defiant.
Now he kept the big binocuiar fixed on the
distant hostile array. but his face was
white his hand unsteady and his answer.
when 1t came. was In voice that Ray
heard In mingled pain and wonderment.
Could 1t be that the lad was unnerved by
the sight! In any event, he seemed utterly
unlike himself.
..I-cannot say. sir. 1t was dark--or night
at all eyents-the only time ever heard
him..
Go be continued tomorrov)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19
Coaling Up the Rodgers.

The torpedo boat Rodgers, which has
been lying at the oil feed experimental sta
ton. at the foot Of Sth street southwest,
was yesterday taken to the navy yard,
where her winters supply of coal will be
Put aboard her Her bunkers will be filled
and additional coal will be placed aboard
her in bags on deck. She will return to the
Sth street wharf in a day or two and will
remain there throughout the winter. The
United States torpedo boat destroyer Dale
has left the Norfolk navy yard. where she
has been put in condition, and has gone to
the Patuxent and Will have her trials over
the Barren Island course in a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19
To Modify Patent Law.

The House committee on patents yester-
day gave hearings on the recommendation
of the international patent convention, with
a view to putting them into effect Messrs
Forbes and Greeley, who were delegates
from the United States to that convention
and Commissioner Of Patents Allen were
heard The committee authorized a favor
able report on the bill to modify the prac-
tice in matters of temporary injunction
where infringement is claimed providing
that injunctions shall not be denied merely
because patents have not been 'adjudicated
in the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19
Expenses Of Coal Arbitration.

The conferees of the Senate and House
Of Representatives on the anthracite coal
strike commission bill have reached an
agreement The report will be made to the
Senate tomorrow. 1t is understood that
most of the Senate amendments were re-
tanned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The battle ship Wisconsin has sailed for
Bremerton navy yard to be repaired ana
overhauled, after which she will be sent TO
the Asiatic station.
The United States cruiser New York sailed
for Santa Barbara Thursday. She will re-
turn to this port in about three weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19
LOWER RATES SOUGHT.
Effort to Establish Parcels Post Ar
rangement With Argentine.

Mr. ]. C. Eccleston Of Buenos Ayres, Ar
gentine Republic, called on the Postmaster
General yesterday afternoon and conferred
with him regarding certain matters relative
to the parcels post and money order sys-
tenn Of Argentine. Mr.. Eccleston is a we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19

One paper in the home Is
worth five sold on the streets
from an advertising standpoint.
The Star is delivered by carrier
into between $4,000 and $4,000
Washington homes every week
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19
For a Drawback on Imported Coal.

Representative Hill of Connecticut has in
troduced a joint resolution providing for a
drawback on all coal imported into the
United States at Atlantic ports until June
80, 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19
An Agreement With Indians.

The Secretary of the Interior has trans
mItted to the House a copy of an agreement
with the Indians of Fort Bertholdt Indian
reservation. in South Dakota and the draft
of bill ratifying it. -'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19
OUT OF WASHINGTON.

ROYAL Conservatoire of Music,
STUTTART,
Together with Theater School. Opera and rays
Schools. Complete education for professionals ana
teachers. 40 tiers, amongst whom Edm. Singer
VIOLIN, Max Pauer, G. Under; E seyGardt tplano,'
Mayer theory, o. FreytagDesser (stnging), Skraup
plays Seitz (violoncello). etc. The summer terms
begins mid March Prospectus free on application
to the secretary. Stuttgart, November 1902
1t PROF. S. DE LANCE, Director.
MAPLEWoOD CoNCORDVIILE, PA.-$2Si-YALE
Harvard md Wesleyan Instructors prepare 40
boys for business college. Gymnasium athletic
held No tobacco JOSEPH SHORTLIDGE Prin.
oc2O-72ts.4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-19
EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON.

MISS BALCH'S CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE AND
BUSINESS COLLEGE,
9O3 o st. NV.
Higher mathematics, stenography, Upewr1tins.
se1S-tf-4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09

ing funds to erect tho handsome struc-
ture now finished.
DR.. McBryde returned Friday from
LynclburE.
Cadet Johnson, who has been sick with
pneumonia, is fast improving.
The bill before Congress for the estao-
lishment OF schools of mines IN the dlf-
fercnt schools established by the govern
ment anu reported on favorahly by the
COMMITTEES in charge will be a great help
to the V p I. While mining engineering
has been taught here to some extent
thew have never been SO equipped as TO
give a thorough course.
Work on the science hall is still held
back by bad weather.
If the roads do not soon get in con-
dition so that wagons can so through
them. it is feared that the town, as well
as the V. p. T., will suffer for lack OF
coal. as the amount on hand is running
low.
The cadets are not getting the practice
in military they wish before going to
Charleston for Y. P. I. week, which will
be the first week in April. The snow,
rains and mud have kept down all for
nations except for meals.
The cadets special train will so via the
Norfolk and Western to Lynchburs:
then over the Southern to Charleston.
ANY one visiting Blacksburg should not
fail to inspect the v. p. T. machine shops.
buildings and farms. Those especially who
are interested in fine stock should visit
the two large barns. which'ar filled with
stock that have their pedigrces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
WASHINGTON AND LEE,
treat interest IN th4 Election of the Inter.
collegiate DGbdting Champions.
iSnccial Dispatch TO The Times

LEXINGTON, VA. March S.-Great in.
terest centers among the student podS. OF
Graham-Lec and Washington Literary
Societies to represent the Washington and
Lee University at the intercollegiate
Oratorical, which takes place IN Ricll-
mond about two months from now.
Each society has elected its contestant
for the honor and each is fully confident
that their man will win the much-coV-
etcd laurel.
The Graham-Lces have thrown their
pa I'm into the hands of Mr.. w. II. At
l1ins. whom they feel can sustain her
:cputation for producing the Ciceros III
oratory and debate
MI. Atkins is a junior law class man in
the University Of law and halls frotl
Florida. He is a bright student and
while here has taken a very active inter
est in college affairs. He is an associate
editor on the staff of Southern ColleSlan
and won distinction as an orator in the
recent celebration. AS an orator he IS
a young man of acknowledged ability and
trcnsic power and without doubt will
prove an interesting factor in the Inter
state Oratorical. should he win i'll compet-
ing for the honor.
The Washington Literary Society has
placed it's fortunes in this contest in the
person of Mr.. a. NJ. Duncan. a promi-
nent student in college and a. member OF
that organization. He is taking his Sec
ond year course in the academical DEPART
mcnt and is q member of the Kentucky
aggregation. Mr. Duncan is also a speak
er of great force and should, he win in
competing for the honor, will make the
old University proud at the State meet
The oratorical will probably be held
the latter part of April. The following
are those. who also compete Tor the
championship: Hampden-Sidney,. Rich
mond College, Emory and Henry College.
Randolph Macon College, University of
Virginia. William and Mary College and
Roanoke College.
Commencement orators have been elect
ed and are. as follows: Orators from Ora
ham-Lee. Nessrs. SGA. Nitherspoon and
3. 3. Shiycly; orators from, Washington,
Messrs. J.. b. Kelley and c. NVilbon; of
frers for finals: President, a. B. Jones;
ce-President, j. II AIoffett; Secretary,
c. A. Kelley; Chief Marshal, j. G. Sale.
The annual of the University is being
pushed by energetic young men. and prom
Uses to be when completed of llnequalled
beauty. Those recently elected to take
charge of positions as editors are: II: A.
Ileeble. editor-in-chief, and j. *. Arnold.
business manager. \ large number of
editors from the various classes and or
.arizations also supplement the staff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN BIGGER.
Remains Of Soldiers Home commaudsut Laid
TO Rest-iIis Successor.

Tic funeral rites over the body OF Gap
tain Charles r. Bigger, late couH1andans
Of Lee Camp Soldiers Home, were per.
flr.r,ed Yesterday afternoon in the chapel
at at the Home ard later the intermens was
made in Riverview Cemetery- The ser
vice was conducted by the Rev, L .ali'i''',
r. Mason, rector of Grace Episcopai
church. The simple but impressive ser,
vice of the Episcopal Church was read
at the chapel and at the grave tue rev.
Mr.. Mason offered a prayer.
The election Of a successor TO Colonet
Eie~er win have to be made by the Board
of Visitors of the Home, OF which Colonel
Norman Y. Randolph is president The
board is composed OF twenty-six members
from the State.
Several members OF Lee Camp are mem
toned for the position. Among them -
psst commander A.. c.. Peay- His candt-
dacy is favorably spoken of. That Cap
tain coldweIl will be candidate IS al
most certain, and his experience as zap
tain Bigger's adjutant qualities him for
the place. st--.-- =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
.Pi Kappa AIphas Poisoned BY.
Eating Ice Cream.
WASHINGTON AND LEE.
Great Interest in Selection of Man to Repre-
sent the University in intercollegiate
Contest In Richmond ~ oodberry
Forest Ball Schedule.
-
Especial pispatch to The Times)


EAMPDEN-SIDNEY, VA, March g.
The members of the ri Kappa Alpha
Fraternity. Prof. John l. Armstrong,
Messrs. Elliott Jones, Of San Marine;
Maurice Langhorne, of SmithIield; John
Lyle, of Hampden-Sidney; Frank and
Hunter Mann, of NottoWay; J ohm Martin,
OF Richmond; William Martin, Of Char
lotte Courthouse; Hugh McA1lister, OF
Covington; Thomas Watkins, of Char
lotte Courthouse, and Robert Webb. Of
Suffolk, were poisoned Saturday night by
ice cream.
All were soon gotten out Of danger and
have since fully recovered
Mr.. Luther Sheldon, Jr., of Norfolk. has
been chosen by the Junior to fill the
place on the Kaleidoscope staff made va
cant by the withdrawal from college OF
Mr. J., r. Jones, and Mr.. Robert S. Pres
ton, Of Marion, has succeeded to the posi-
ton Of manager of the junior class base
ball team, made vacant by. the Withdrawal
from college of Mr.. L. ID. Johnston.
Encouraged by their success upon their
appearances here and in Farnlville, the
Hampden-Sidney Dramatic Club may ap-
near before Blackstone and South Boston
audiences.
Mrs. Richard NIcIlwaine is in Richmond
visiting her husband, who is a member Of
the Constitutional Convention.
Miss Mary Tcmpleton has returned TO
her home, in Waynesboro, after two
weeks visit with the Misses Lyle. of
Hannpden-Sidney.
Taking advantage of the sprtng-like
weather of the past three days. appli-
cants for the positions on the baseball
team have been putting in good work
practicing. Teamwork has been some
what delayed on account Of the con-
tinued Indictment weather, but despite
MI drawbacks it is safe to say that
IIalnpden-Sidney will put forth credit
able team.
OF last years team there are back,
Captain Graham, second; ALLEN and
Henry, catchers; Horace Jones. pitcher;
McCorilc, right field; and Cohn, while
promising nplalliieslnts arc Rudy, Brooks,
Hunter Mann, Langhorne. Preston,
Morton Craig, Bernard Christian Bur
rouglls, Payne Hill. E,llet. Patton, Payne
Fitzgerald ,and others.
The Junior class has chosen Mr.. Rob-
ort Preston, of Marion, Va, manager
of tho class baseball team, and Mr.. Lu-
Their sheldon, Jr., of Norfolk, Va, rep
resentatives on the staff Of the Ealcido-
scope, the College annual, the positions
having been made vacant by the with
Grawal from college Of two students.
Miss Elizabeth Baskerville, of tho
Farnlville Normal, and Miss Mamie
Dupr.y, of Roanoke, are guests at the
home Of Or. Eggleston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
TO SETTLE THE
NORF ok STRIKE
fContin1ed From First Pags.)

Continued From First Page.)
They say that the railway people have
arrogantly refused to even call the set
tlcmcut sought an arbitration.
STRIKERS TO BLAME.
Upon the other hand, one present at
the meeting of the committee last night
said afterward that much testimony,
damaging to the strikers cause, was adj
duccd.
It is the belief of most people here that
neither side may honorahiy refuse to- ac-
cept the verdict of the arbitrator and
that bloodsiled is likely to ensue in such
contingency.
NEW METHOD.
Synpa thiZers of the strikers last night
creased the rails of the Lambert's Point
trestle, which prevented cars from pass
ing over the structure. This is an entire
" new method OF preventing traffic over
tho boycotted road. The strikers state
that Sheriff Cromwell, of Norfolk county,
acted too hastily in asking for the mill
tia. as no threats of violence had been
made. They say the troops should have
been held at the armory until their ac-
tuai services were needed
Robert Orr, Of the International Execr-
tive Committee, of the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION Of Street Railway Employees. of
America, has arrived from Detroit, and Is
in attendance at the arbitrating confer
cnce. Mr.. Orr adjusted the railway strike
ct Albany.
T. B. OSle, the man who ran the first
electric car over the light companys
road and who has for the past eight
years been chief electrician and master
mechanic for the railway. was asked for
his resignation beca,ise he sympathized
with the strikers. OgIe'S men were among
those who walked out The city to-day
has been extremely quiet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
SYEhGALLl COMING.
Engaged by Long Distance Phone for the
Biiou This Week.

Svengalli, the most talked Of novelty en-
tertainer in New York this season. will
be at the Bijou this Week. supported by
Manager Wells made arrangements over
long distance phone last night; accept.
ing the only chance to present Sysngalli
for seasons to come. Mr.. Wells has made
several efforts to secure this attraction
but failed because of the engagements ar
ranged for ahead and when 1t was known
in New York last night that SyepgallI
would close stay of several weeks at the
Proctor Theatre and would not be able
Wells New York representative called
lip the Richmond manager and acquainted
him of the fact and was directed to book
the act at once.
This feature was imported by Hammer
STERN and made the longest run ever
known al that theatre in New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
Baseball at Woodberry.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
ORANGE, VA, March S.-The follow
ing IS the seasons schedule for the base
ball team Of the Woodbury. Forest
NJ. March 18th, University of Virginia at
characteristics.
i March 18th, st. Adams at 1yoodberry
sSpril 1st,, Mcrcersburg Academy at
Woodberry Forest.
April 18th, Episcopal High School at
"a April 18th. Browns University School
:. A I1.a Sd, Locust Dale Academy at
Locust Dale.
~ May ! Eth, Episcopal High School at
Woodberry Forest.
Nav 7alst, Locust Dale Academy at
sWoodberry Forest.
May 2tth, Pantops Academy at Char
lottesville. -
Games are also arranged with Aliller's
School. Roanoke College and George
town SophomOreS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
81, senp. Av,.st Louis. Mo. ULG1ce. /1zz11 I

uni responsible suffering nan
AIR
We often we'll but
remedy
wonderful in both Slight and severe
haveaS
kidney
and the thousands
Rich
mondSu -,
Bnghamt u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
WILLIAM AND MARY.
z be Colonial Echo and its Editoss-Good
Bal. Team.
Especial Dispatch to The Tim,

ISIIcCldI UisUdtcD 20 11nG iHICS E@.---
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, March s--The
students of the college arc Very busy
COW having the different pict.res taken
for the 1907 Colonial Echo The pub
lication will soon be given to the pub
fishers, and it is safe to say that the an
nual this year will be the best ever got
ten out. The editor-in-chief is ]. II.
sChitwood, a staunch supporter OF Claude
a. Swanson, from Franklin county. The
business managers are j. III. Grim, of
Loudol1n. and r.. o. Rogers, of Surry.
The manager of the baseball team at
the college announces that his schedule
will be completed within the next few
days. The team will be the best that
William. and Mary has had for some
tine. a large number Of old men are
ck-Blockiston, Sumner, Chandler at
first, Copeland at catch, and jenkins in
the box.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
OBITUARY.
S. S. Dunlop, ST.

Intelligence was received here yesterday
Of the death Of Mr.. S. S. Dunlop. Sr., a
prominent business man of. Macon, Ga.
Mr.. Dunlop was the father Of Mrs. Ash
ton Starke. of this city.
Mr. K. Pierce Prince.
The death Of Mr.. y Pierce Prince oc7
CURED Friday morning at the resi-
dence of Mr.. c. @ Thorp, No. lilo Bev-
of age. He is survived by three sisters
and four brothers. The t,l,leral will take
place from the LaurelStrect Methodist
Church this afternoon at 8 o'clock
Miss Alice Jeter.
rho death of Miss Alice Jeter, who had
been i'll with pneumonia. occurred Fri
day afternoon at $50 clock 1t the resi-
dence of her sister, Mrs. S. C. Cousins.
No. Jos South Laurel Street. She leaves
two sisters and two brothers-Mrs. S. c..
Cousins. of this city; Mrs. L. P. Swan,
of Amelia: CIR. L. C. Jetcr, also of Ame-
liza: and Mr.. S. E. letter. of Missouri. The
funeral was held yesterday at 0 a. NJ. The
remains were taken to Jetersville for
burial.
Funeral Services.
The funeral Of Mr.. B. J. Wood, of the
Spiders Home, who was killed Friday
in Petersburg. took place at ] o'clock
yesterday from the Soldiers Home Chap.
el
The body of Mr. L. II. Carpenter, who
Was crushed ito death at the r., Z. ana
T, yards Friday, was yesterday taken
Ito Taylorsrille for internent
Mrs. E. v. Southai!.
Especial Dlsnatch 20 The Timcs.0
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. March s.
Mrs. E. v. Southall, wife of s.: Valentine
Southall, the sdistinGuished LAWYER died
to. day of pneumonia. aged Gl. Mrs South
all was a descendant of some of the old-
est and best families in Virginia. She is
survived by4her husband and three cill-
dren-AIiss Mary Southali. of this city;
Mrs. Joseph Dunn. OF Suffolk, and S.
Soutllall, Jr., of Emporla
Mrs. Sadie wears.
fspecial Dispatch to The Times)
REENBACKNIBLB. VA, March s.
Mrs sadie sMears,S of the Vicinity OF Jcn-
l1ins. Bridge, in the upper part of this
county. died last night Of consumption al
o'clock at her beautiful palatial resi-
dence. She is survived by her husband
Mr.. Jefferson Mesrs, a well-to-do farmer
t. Paxso1.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.
GAINESVILLE, a.. March IA I.
r, Paxson died this evening at hissresi-
dencc, near Buffalo Lithia Springs.
Mr. PaNson has had quite an interest
ing career. and was a one time owner
of tho Buffalo Springs. II g was a North
ern man by birth.-+but h:issspent a8larse
part of his life in 8 his par, .af irgi13ia
and had lived to be All old IN: Is leaves
an aged widow Ind one son So So 80