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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
HAMILTON ON TRIAL
FOR TRAIN WRECKINC
Charged With Dltchlng Fast
Train Near RavensWorth
in Fairfax County.
Especial to The Tlmes-plspatch.)


FAIRFAX G, H., VA, April 20.-Robert
Hamilton. indicted for wrecking the New
York and Florida Express at Ravens
worth, Fairfax county, February 18th, was
placed on trial before Judge j. NJ Love
in the County Court at Fairfax Court
house to-day. Attorneys K. Il. and j, b.
y. Thornton appeared for Hamilton. and
the State was represented by Common
wealths Attorney G, V, Ford. A night
session was held and many Witnesses We're
examined for the State, among them be-
ing j. w. Loving, conductor OF the
wrecked express; q. O, Coleman. the Pull
man conductor, Who stated that the switch
light was Out and the switch turned and
fastened down, and Tobias Jayins, night
operator at Dltchey. who said Hamilton
came into the office just befOra the wreck.
acting in a very unusual manner Other
witnesses swore that the prisoner seemed
nervous about the wreck and that his
hand was seen TO be lacetate4 a few days
afterwards. Other important witnesses
for the State Will be examined Tuesday,
and about thirty for Hamilton win fol.
low, lie WAS tried and acquitted two
years ago on a similar charge. In the
wreck of the express. Engineer Thomas
Furyis and Walter Wiggihton. the col
,ored fireman. were killed,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
IN WILLIAMSBURG
Rev. W. j. Maybee Organizes a Chill
dren's Home Society.
Especial to Tho TInes.Dispntch.)

Especial to Tho Times. Dispntch.)
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, April 20.-Rev.
William j. Maybec, State superintendent
of the Childrens Home Society OF Vlr-
gina, delivered addresses yesterday morn
Ing in tho Episcopal Church and at night
in the Methodist Church. the Baptists
joining the latter In a union meeting. The
following local board was appointed: Mrs.
l.. w. Lane. Jr., president; Professor Van
T.. Garrett, vice-presdent Mrs. Charles
H. Bishop. secretary; Mrs. George p.
Beale, treasurer The other members Of
the board are: Mrs. z. G. Durfey. Messrs.
Gulba Walden, r. l.. Spencer, DR.. D.
j. King and Rows. II. y. Louthan. w.
A. r Goodwin and o. A Potts. Three
small children were taken to the tenn
porary home at Richmond to-day by DIR.
Maybee,
The vestry of Rruton Episcopal Church
Saturday night reelected all the old Of
ficers. MS follows:
DR.. Van r, Garrett. senior warden: Mr..
w II. Macon. Junior warden; Mr.; II. ID.
Cole. register. and Mr.. l.. Henley Jr.,
treasurer,
Candidates for sheriff Of, James City
county and the city Of williamsburg are
announcing themselves. Mr.. Arthur Den
mead, OF Jamestown; Mr.. w, W.. Ware,
of Powhatan, and Mr.. %. W. Warburton.
of williamsburg are among the nuns
Der. The incumbent, Mr., NJ. II, Harrell,
will also be a candidate,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
COLONEL SLEMP'S PAPER
New Republican Congressman Inter-
ested in the Roanoke Enterprise.
Especial to The Times.Dlspatch)


BRISTOL, VA. April 20.-Colonel G..
slcmp. tho now Congressman OF the Ninth
Virginia District. is ono Of the leading
spirits In the movement to establish a
State Republican newspaper at Roanoke.
The Congressman was here the past week
on his way to Roanoke to take up mat
tiers in connection with the new venture.
He stated that 1t would be only few
weeks before tho new paper made Its first
appearance.
The City Council has voted to issue
$4,000 IL bonds. to be expended In com
plotting the new water works system. a
new and large reservoir IL to be built,
which will require heavy masonry. The
clty's water supply comes from the noun
tnins by gravity pressure. and the new
arrangement will be an ideal one.
The Abingdon Presbytery Will meet In
annual session in the Central Presbyterian
Church in this city tomorrow. a large
number Of ministers and lay delegates
will be In attendance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
cULPEPER PosToFFIcE
New and Convenient Building Turned
Over 10 the Government.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispntch.)
CULPEPER, VA. April 2C.-United
States Postoflce Inspector John Butler
to-day received the new postofilce build
ing at this place for the government, 1t
is probably one OF the most convenient
and handsome postofiices in this State.
Culpeper has long been famous for Its
fox hunting club. but this season 1t has
to its credit more foxes killed than any
season for long time past. The noted
Bywaters and Eastman Hunting Club
having killed nfty-fve foxes in COM
parativey short time. the largest num-
Der that has ever been killed In this sec
ton by one pack Of hounds in short
time.
Little business was done IN court to-
day except hearing and granting appli-
cations for the sale of liquor. None We're
applied for or granted except in the Cor
poration Court of Culpeper. In which
several applications were successful High
liquor license now goes into effect In Cul-
pepper, 1t costing now 1926, nll told, to run
q saloon In this corporation.
The tenth annual reunion OF the Forty
third Battalion. Virginia Cavalry. Mos
bys men, will be held in Culpeper on
wednesday, August 9TH.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21

from n train near Clifton, on the Southern
Road. Mast lived near Orange. While
playing with some boys he accidentally
shot little boy with IN air rife inflict-
ing slight wound. The boys mother
threatened to have him arrested. The boy
jumped freight train here to escape. and
when the train was nearing Clifton he
saw the conductor approaching, attempted
to jump. fell, and was cut to pieces under
the train. Els father was burned to death
only few weeks Ego while attempting
TO save his children from a burning build
Ing
Rev. w. II. Camper near Nason's this
county. sold his cannery, including all
the machinery. to w. p. Barley. of 13otc-
tourt county, who will remove It to his
home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
A NARROW ESCAPE
D. A. Williams, Of Portsmouth, Dragged
Under Seaboard Engine.
/cnao,aI Ia Tho mines Dispatch)
(special to Tho Times-Dispatch.)

PORTSMOUTH,. VA, April 20.-Dayld
A, Williams, of Portsmouth, this morning
had a miraculous escape from death. Mr.,
Williams was run into and dragged q dis
lance Of about ten feet by Seaboard
Air Line Railway switch engine. In CraW-
ford Street Mr.. Williams walked ints
the middle of the street apparently un-
aware of the approach of the engine. inc
tender struck him, throwing him to the
ground Engineer Carney stopped his
engine after seeing that an accident was
Imminent, but not In time 20 prevent MT
ting Mr. Williams, who "as thrown I'M
der the tender and dragged over the ties,
The running board had TO be taken OF
before Mr.. Williams could be rescued
but he was not seriously hurt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
DIED FROM INJURIES
Clifton McCraw, Of Amherst, Struck by
Train in Lynchburg,
Especial to The Times. Dispatch.)

LYNCHBURG, VA, April 2O.-Clifton
McCraw, Of Leeds, Amherst county, ageo
twenty-one years, unmarried and mem
her Of the stonemason force OF the Nor
folk and Western Railroad, died this
morning Mt tho Twelfth Street station OF
the Lynchburg and Durham Division from
injuries received yesterday afternoon on
that road. He had been working on q
bridge at Durmid and wanting to come
to the city, attempted to board a local
freight while in motion. When In the act
of getting on car he struck against a
signal post, which threw him under the
wheels, and they passed over his legs.
crushing them horribly. Flo was carried
to the Twelfth Street Depot, but never
rallied from the shock, and died at 2
o'clock this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
MAY SAVE DAVENPORT
Efforts to Be Made TO Float Schooner
Without Delay.
Especial to The Tmes-Dispatch)

FORT MONROE. VA, April 20.-The
schooner Davenport, four-master. which
went ashore on the rocks off Fort Mon
roe, three weeks ago, In the greatest
storm Of the season. may be saved. She
Is valued at upwards of 100000 md the
salvage Is tempting to the wreckers. They
will start work on her tomorrow morn
Ing, using their blowing machine" to
blow out channel for her She has n
slxty-foot hole In her bottom made by
chatting on the rocks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Hung Jury in Appomattox.

pAMPIIiN CITY, VA. April 20.-Tht
trial Of William, James (colored) for the
~ this place on the night Of March 30th.
Occupied two days-Friday and Satu,-
day--of last week, at Appomattox Court
house, Hon; ", g, Franklin assisted the
son, for the prosecution, and Hon. IL, ID.
Flood and Colonel r. .B, Poare We're for
the defense. The result was a hung jury.
eight for murder in the first degree and
four for murder in the second degree.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Ashland BOYS Won.

Especial to The -Dispatch,)
ASHLAND. VA, April 20.-The Ash
land baseball team defeated the Ran
dolph-Macon College second team Mt
Ashland this morning by n score of S to
Z In zen Ynning game. The feature of
the game Was the playing OF Trevillian
at first base for the Ashlands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
CHURCH CENTENNIAL
Commemorative Services In First Bap-
fist Church of Alexandria.

N1PVNl1stI W ! ITO i 'EF''|'T 11EsI'HFV3I1
ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 20.--A large
crowd, representing nearly every denom-
nation In the city. tonight filled the aud
forum OF the First Baptist Church. this
city, to participate In the centennial an
niversary of that church, which COM
mcnced Sunday morning and Will be con-
Guided next Friday night. Rev. j. 70,
Hatcher. d. D., delivered an able and
Interesting sermon, which was listened to
with rapt attention. lie was followed by
Judge Charles e. Nicol. judge of the Cir
cult Court of this district. who also de-
liyered an able and scholarly discourse.
Tomorrow evening the sermon will be
delivered by Rev, j. II. Flppo, d. y. An
address will also be delivered by r, IL.
Pitt, D. d. The music will be furnished
by the choir of st, Paul's Protestant Epis-
copal Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
College at Lynchburg
fspcc,al to The Tlmes.Dlspntch.

Especial to The TImes-Dlsphtch.)
LYNCHBURG, VA, April 2O.-All ar
rangements have been made for the .pur-
chase by Prof, Josephus Hopwood of the
westover Hotel property. which Will be
converted into school to DO known as
the Virginia Christian College. 1t viii be
CO. educational, and will open with be-
tween one and two hundred students.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21

was full OF interest and tho discussions
of wide range. AS leader. DR.. Holiday
gave a very strong presentation Of the
subject, which was also discussed by
others who followed him. DR.. Crittenden
read a very interesting paper on
'"Tetanus and It's treatment with
tctnnus anutoxin. Or. j.. M. Magruder
was elected president for the ensuing
year. and DR.. Holiday was reelected
secretary. Tho next meeting will be held
at Culpeper.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Or. Frazer In Amelia.

AMELIA c, H.. VA. April 9o,-Dr. Rob
ert Frazer. OF Warenton. Va, delivered
an address in The interest OF education
here on Saturday. the 18TH DIR. Frazer Is
a member of the Southern Educational
Board, ana is striving to stir up fresh
zeal and energy In our rural public
schools,
Teachers League in Amelia coun-
Sty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Marion and Rye Valley Road.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch)

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
MARION. VA, April 2O.--Work has
been resumed on the Marion and Rye
Valey Railway, and from on Will be push
cd to a speedy completion.
County Court will begin next Monday.
ut which time, James Grear, who Is In
dlcted for the murder OF George Benson.
will be tried. 1t took place near Salt
Vile, Va. last winter. Tho trial will
doubtless claim the attention of the court
for several days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
THE NEWBERRY CASE
Judge Fulton Refuses to Grant the
Prisoner New Trial.

PrisOncr a New Trial.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.)
WYTHDv1I.LE, VA. April 20.-Judge
William y. Fulton today refused to grant
John a. Newbcrry now trial in the ex-
tortlon case. Newberry was sentenced to
three years In the penitentiary, and his
lawyers We're given time to prepare an
appeal TO Judge Robert c.. jackson. Of the
Circuit Court. Tho other case against
him, as we'll as that against Baldwin.
were continued to the next term OF the
court. Tho case against George N. Hal
sey for grand larceny will come UP in the
County Court of Wise on April eth. but
will probably be continued, AS Newberry
cannot testify unless he Is given new
trial. Hc Will stay In jail for the pres
epf F.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
FINED IN AMHERST
Anti Saloon League is Making it Lively
for Liquor Dealers.
Especial to The Tlrnes-Dispatch)

Especial TO TIC TIHes-I11sP'tVi1.7
AMHERST DEPOT, VA. Ap4ll -o'-.Lhe
onneal case of David Jackson was tried
IN Amherst County Court to-day before
Judge Clarence j. Campbell Jackson, was
convicted of selling whiskey at Amherst
Courthouse Illegally and was nned sioo
and Costs This is a great victory for me
Anti Saloon League. as Jackson mas peeh
regarded as a leading capper, l I,' Ioii-
,ronwenlth was represented by Common
wealth's Attorney O. T. Evans. and
Thomas Whitehead II. G, Payne and Q.
r. Christian represented the defendant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Essex Good Roads Movement.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.l
TAPPAHANNOCK. VA. April 2O.-The
good roads mass meeting was largely at
tended to-day. and. strong resolutions
were offered and plans for better ROADS
There is much excitement here over the
Mann bill; the temperance people are
fighting every inch OF ground Win INC
81 There viii not be half a crop OF Eng
lIsh peas made along the Rappahann9ck.
owing to the damage done Ny the 'a'e
cold snap.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Hipbwavnan Near BurkevilIe.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
BURKEVILLE. VA, April D.-Charlle
Cllborne, white young man, about
twenty-three years old, was stopped one
mile from town yesterday afternoon ny
n negro, who demanded his money. Find
ing he did not have any, he made rake
at him with knife, only ripping ms
clothes. Cliborne's horse became fright
ened and ran off. thus rescuing his mas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Sunday In Charlottesville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, April 20
The Sunday closing laws We're rigidly en-
forced here yesterday. Boot blacks were
run out Of business. In the Police Court
to-day three liverymen We're fined SS'bO
for hiring teams on sunday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Soon 10 be Married.

Especial to Tho Times .Dspatch.>
DlNWIDDIE, VA, April 2O.-The mar
rage of Miss Evelyn Bosseau, of Din
wdde, and Mr.. Lnwood Baldwin, OF
Farmyile, y announced. to take place
the 18th of May at the Episcopal Church
here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Bark Gutter Killed.

Especial to The ,rimos-Dlspatch.)
PULASKI. VA. April aO.--Wade john
son was instantly killed in the mountain
here to-day by n falling tree, while cut
ting tanbark. He leaves wife and six
small children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Piedmont Medical Society.

Special to The Times-Dlspatch.)
GoRDONSviILE VA, April 90
The Piedmont Medical Society met on
Saturday Mt the residence of pr. Thomas
II. ELLIS, of Barboursvtlle. The meeting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
NEGRO BOY KILLED

Was Attempting to Escape Arrest on a
Freight Train.
Especial to The Times -Dispatch.)
ORANGE. VA, April 2O-Oscar Mast
colored boy about fourteen years Of
age, was Instantly killed by jumping
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Diabetes and
Bright's Disease.
Interview With Edward Short
% tho San Francisco Cali.

Mr.. Edward Short, connected with the bust
ness department OF the Son Francisco Call
interviewed:
Q.-You are reported TO have beeu cured Of
diabetesi
h.--Thns is right.
Q-.Arc you sure II was dinbetesi
Al was rejected for insurance, and later
failing rapidly, our ply siclan told me hue
diabetes nnd 10 put my affairs In shape.
Q.-Hnve more than one ply scihns
Ayes had another confirm 1t. he, too,
said could not live long. had dropped from
zoo to 1856 pounds and was very weak. neigh.
boz told me OF the Fulton Compound
Q.--How long did you have 10 tate ttf
A.-About a year before was perfectly we'll
Odd your physicians then test for sugar.
were very greatly surprised OF my recovery, fot
they had told me diabetes was incurable.
Q.--lknow OF any other cures?
A.-Several ] told my friend, William Mar
tin, on 8. r. conductor OF Stockton, about It,.
lie had Ola etes, and was about 10 give mp his
POSITION when told him. he got the same re-.
iults did, and was vol when killed year or
30 later
Q.--huy othersi
Al told William Enwlins OF the Custom
House Bnd Captain Hubbard OF the barkentine
s. N. Castle, upon hearing they Ind diabetes.
both OF 1hem we're cured. also told n neigh.
Dor who had dropsy. In % month 1t was elm.
mated. I can't recollect all I've told.
Odd It foil In any casei
A.-Not one IT is q positive cure III Bright's
Disease and Diabetes. Go over and see HRw.
klns and he will toll you the same thing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21

Medical works ngree that Bright's Disease
nnd Diabetes are inourable, but 81 per cent are
pounds. Common forms Of kidney complaint
offer hut short resistance) Price el for tho
Bright's Disease and sl.50 for the Dinbetic
Compound. John J. Fulton Co., 4p0 MontRom
cry street, San Francisco, sole compounders.
FREQ tests made for patients. Descriptive
pamphlet mailed free.
Owens G. Minor Drug Co., Distributors
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-21
Pssaze People
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will give them what they need.
That transparent blue skin,
or the yellowish dirty pallor,
SO often seen, are very danger
Gus signs.
Blood is life.
Make it with Ozomulsion,
The only vitalized emulsion Of
pure cod liver oil with guaiacol
and the hypophosphites Of
lime and soda.
Begin today. Get it at
your druggists.
In order that you may test the merits
Of ozomulsion, send your name and iuil
address To
THE oZOMuLsIoN co.
DIG Peyster Street. - New York.
mentioning this paper. and large sample
free bottle will at once be seas you ny
mail prepaid
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-21

govern Besides the farms about his
own residence on the Potomac, with
several hundred slaves upon them, he
possessed wild lands in most Of the
best locations then known. rs we'll rs
shares in several Incorporated com.
pancs. lie derived an important part
OF his Influence from the greatness OF
his wealth and the antiquity Of his
family-thingS which were then held
In much more respect thar they are
now Wnshingtons estate was worth
three quarters of II million dollars; but
il gave him far more personal conso.
Qucncc in the country than twenty
times such n fortune could at present.
The rich planter of that day, living as
he did on Il wide domain of his own,
the owner Of those who served him,
with no near nclghbors to restrain,
ccnsurc. or Outshine him, was kind
of fnrmer-prlncc.
1t was fortunate for Washington
that he came to his wealth when his
character was mature. Being Il
younger son, he had 10 expectations
of wealth in his youth, ana he grew
up in Il very hardy, sensible manner.
on an enormous farm. not n fourth
part OF which N2s cultivated His
father dying Whpn he was eleven
years old. he came directly under the
influence OF his mother. who was one
of the women of whom people say.
There Is no NONSENSE about her"
She WAS n plain, energetic, strong,
willCd lady, perfectly capable Of con.
Quoting the affairs of Il farm, ana
scorning the help OF others. when
she was advanced in years. her son.
in-law offered to manage her business
Cor her.
You may keep the accounts, Field.
ing" was her reply, FOR your eye.
sight is better than mine. but can
manage my affairs myself
On another occasion. General Wash. |
ington asked her to come and live with !
him ut Mount Vernon.
"Thank you. George" said She "but !
prefer being INDEPENDENT"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-21

smithy for repairing tools, his own cur.
pentrr shop, looms, and he built scores
Of houses and cabins for his slaves.
His five farms ranged from 1000 to
1000 acres, and each farm had its
oversccr and its allotment OF slaves
and stock.
Some idea of the extent Ct Wash.
lngton's farming operations may lie
formed from the following facts:
About the beginning of the Revolution
he had one year $50 acres in grass,
400 acres in oats, 700 acres in wheat,
500 acres in corn, with several hun
dred acres in beans, buckwhcat. pota-
toes and tobacco. His live stock con
sisted of no horses. 1l2 cows, 22G
working oxen, steers and bcifcrs, 800
sheep and over 500 hogs running in
woods and marshes. He constantly
employed 80 negro slaves and kept Il
gang of plows going the entire wear
when the state of weather and ground
would permit. One year lie killed 100
hogs for the use of his family and the
slaves dependent upon him. All these
operations were carried OH with per-
feet method.
General Washington was a very rich
man: his wife was very rich. and her
three children were heirs to great
wealth. He had Il little principally to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-21
A Crow Win q Vocabulary

Samuel seager has tame crow
named jim, that can talk as plainly
as some parrots. Jim Is only 10
months old, but FEW children Of that
age can excel him in making remarks,
Jim was caught in a hollow tree on
top CT a hill near Bolivar. With him
was his sister, ana both Of them were
sold into bondage. Mr.. Seager buy
ing jim. Now he is so tame that he
sits on the piano and criticies when
Mr.. Seagcr's daughter plays coon
songs. Everyone who knows him wish
e. he could meet Ernest Thompson
Seton.
The crow first began to talk last
winter. He started in by calling Dad
and 'Ro2-Oooh." Later papa and
mamma" were distinctly made out.
Now hc has advanced 50 far that
when Mr.. Seager asks him If he wants
his breakfast Jim replies. "Wcll, |
should smile" He also gays quite dis
tinctly Good morning" and Good
night" He will fly straight to per-
son who asks him if he wants his head
scratched. i! tho person mas been
formally introduced to him. Otherwise
Jim will cut him dead. He is an i'm
per"oHat1 and can make any school
DO! answer his WhiStle.-New York
Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-21
Trund!e Beds.

Trundlc beds went out of use en-
tirely Is or 20 years ago. Doctors and
nurses have agreed that as a promoter
Of colds the trundle bed has no equal
For hygienic reasons trl,riie beds have
been superseded by cribs and infants
beds Of a digniicd height Fashion has
also had something to do with the
change. Regular beds are now built
SO low that ii would be next to impos-
sible to slip the trundla bed under
them. Perhaps there may be few out
in the country districts that have not
been seized by cllrio collectors or split
into kindling wood.-The Cultivator.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-21

tea, the General would tell his guests,
If he had amy, and lie usually had. to
amuse themselves in their own way
till dlnnertimc. offering them his
stables, his hunting and fishing ap.
paratus, his boats and his books to
their choice. Then he would mount
his horse and ride about his farms.
returning AT half-past >, in time to
dress for dinner at 3. lie was always
dressed with care for this meal, as on
all occasions OF ceremony. He liked
plain dishes and WAS particularly fond
Of baked apples, hickory nuts and other
simple products Of the country. 1t WAS
his custom to sit Il good while at the
table after dinner, talking over his
hunts and his adventures while in SER
vice during the French war His