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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
IN MEMORIAM.
One Who Bravcly Fell on Roanoke ISL
and 1862.
'anloke ISL
CFor The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

anu tICO<. .2f-
(For The Times ispatch.)
Tread softly! Tor In yonder darkened
room a hero lies pale and mutilated! "A
cruel foe has sped the fatal sha TT; and
Death has marked him for a victim.
A few fond friends are there-ayel bit
ter tears course down their manly
checks, as they gaze upon their Chief.
The soldier sighs; his CLASSY eye Is
turned-he feebly mutters-, Perhaps the
his bloodless lips. Or It may pc ne
dreams of his sire. his ohieftaln father
in this, the trying hourl
A friend steps lightly to his side to
catch the last faint whisper. But ruth
less hand Is waved. a voice IN sullen
tho ne die!" The captive knight falls
back: but with visage dark. wild yet
sad.
with martial air and brow serene. the
captor approaches his victim, stands at
the rustic couch. to gaze upon his VIC
tim. There he lies, almost lifeless. But,
he hears his oountry's cause impeached!
yet be reunited The crimson current
leaps again into the dying soldiers veins.
HIS blue eyes blaze with Southern pride.
His bosom heaves with all his Wontod pa
triotism, as ne starts from his couch and
cr1ea ''Neverl Neverl Neverl
Oh, Southern men ariae, arlsel
Cruel bands still sever. again.
Let those clarion notes be heard
Let them ring out-clearly now
"Neyerl Neyerl N-e-v-e-r"
"A Rebel and A Refugee.
virginia on the James. 1852
Mr.. Editor:-The Confederate Bazaar
carries me back into the past. However.
am not worker now. personally or
pecuniarily; only an interested wayfarer.
found this little ''scrap" where It had
been buried torty-one years, 'mid-weli.
| a debris, like itH owner; crippled on
''sear and yellow leaf" Should you deem
1t worthy modest corner in The Times.
Dispatch. publish 1t. am quite too OLD
| to be hurt at its rejection.
| Yours kindly,
| MRS. r. ]. KINNIBR.
! Richmond. Va, April Gath.
Two Confederate Poems.
| Washington. p. c.. May 10. 1903.
Editor OF The Times Dispatch;
! sir,-In THE Confederate" OF April 20.
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'B,'lgtnt's
Disease
Is Positively Durable.

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Iutsrvtev with tho pioneer msnutaeturer. N.
". 6pauldlng, president Of tho spsuldins Saw
Oompsny, San Francisco,
Give are told & member Of your family vus
cured OF o oaso that tho doctors pronounced
hrtshtv Disease, although It Ia believed 70 b.
ipourAble1
Q.-Don1 you think tho facts ought " b
tt VI 81 as'R s%ysa' else ,aa may
.sss y ph.ssns had ataen0s'A sh'
helpsa BY ihe Fulton Compound, told w Of ",
A.-h . |sw weeks tho improvement wss
harked Tho sleep was better, and there wat
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Medical works agree that REight's Disease
Rssiaa ssssxss's ssas Aa s sssaa
And Rheumatic SIN Offer bnt short raptstA9pe.l
M Rtabetlo EaspsSsad, iohn J. Fulton O.,
go Mentsu,serYut San PFanetsoa, sold DOM
pounders, Free tests Jnade for patients, De-
Scriptlye pamphle. matled FREQ.
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She dodgsd behind the door.
IL. "oh, Parson aray." she feofly cried.
You take my life with fright;
How comes II you hre breaknk In
with crazy betsy White7'
u. with Betsy wnitol with Betsy
1yhitsi
Then what q fool r've beenl"
And there hho ntnnds. sorry wretch.
with q calm compliment grin.
e. ouoth Betsy White Char one eys
And merry shines ber taeo,.
n had not thought 10 fnt man.
Contd run 40 good a rncs."s
"a. Tho paraon replied IN angry tones,
''You evil thing pcrvcrsel"
Eut his mannor showed how glad he
TIN. Il was nothing ~or.e.
55. The widow quickly dscked herself.
In colors bright and gay;
Such as she knew would please ths
D OF Jolly parpon Gray.
"a. And then she suade d bowl OF punch,
OF wiiskey good and old;
Tho psrHon sometimes took drop.
TO keep away the cold.
81. He slipped his punch. he dried ma
clothes.
he told his woefu tails:
And soon he was himself again
Though still fraction pale.
t2. And then no told another tale,
The widow looking down.
And they were g1nd he did not stay
With friendly Deacon Brown.
Old ParBon Cray wassEhort ana stout,
Els face was cherry red,
IIis little eyes with TAI, gtood out,
And hairless was his head.
"
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The SubIunctive.

Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-P1ease advise mo through the
Query ana Answer Column" which is the
correct sentence: II wish Socrates was
here" or II wish Socrates were here?" I
Kindly give me the rule for the correct
sentence.
II wish Socrates were here" is correct,
because the sentence contains q wish
that implies non-fullfllment-it IS beyond
the pale, OF realization. Such wishes.
like tho unreal condition. require the SUB
tunctive. (see Adams Sherman Hills BE
ginnings OF Rhetoric and Compost ton.
Page 1859 ;#i
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Parson GRAY and Widow Green.

6T6OIb <aJoy osSA ~
Richmond. Va,
F,dttor Of The Times-Dispatch:
Can any OF your readers give the origin
OF the legend or the name Of the author
who aimed to commemorate tho incidents
in the following versea that We're pup
tlished in an old almanac hfty or sixty
years ago7
i. ..The sun is set, dear Parson Gray.
And clouds are in the West;
Come draw your rein and get you
down.
And tarry here to rest"
a. II thank you much" the parson said.
Tonight cannot stay;
Some other time I'll giady call.
And spend with you day"
10Y
The parson then rode away into the
gathering gloom OF dark night on his
way TO visit the Widow Green. with an
angry cloud rising and muttertng IN tho
West.
o. And long and lonely was the road.
The WIND was high and keen,
But waiting him. with her sweet smile
Was tho buxom Widow Green.
10, on. Widow Green, on. Widow Green,
You almost mako mo frown.
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Copyright,
Preaso, va.

Editor Of The Tlnes-Dlspatoh:
sir,-A ana II nre two publishers. a
buys u new story from It's author ana
prints II In book form. y gets n copy
and would ike to publish 1t In his news
paper. Can no do SO without getting As
consent?
No; he cannot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
TO Polish a Table,
Editor OF The Times Dispatch'

Editor OF The Times Dispatch,
Will you kindly inform me how to re-
move varnish from a solid oak table and
restore the table to the original oak pol
access to a repairer of furniture.
"a. W."
We would suggest that you clean tho
table with sonp and water and rub II dryi
then rub It we'll with any good furniture
polish, which must, also be all rubbed
dry. II you can't get the furniture polish,
use linseed oil and turpcntine-half and
half
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
t 11tt's Pills
Cure All
Liver Ills.
Save Your Money.

One box Of Tutt's Pills will save
many dollars In doctors bill.
They will surely Cure all deceased
Of tho stomach, liver or bowcla
No Reckless Assertion.
For sick headache, dyspepsia,
malaria, constipation and bilious.
ness, . million people endorse
TUFTS LIVER PILLS. ,
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lately held IN Richmond, appeared Two
little poems from my pen. entitled. re-
spectively. 'tMlss Winnie Davis" and
1.-THE Chains that Davis Wore" AS a
result of lack OF care in making copes
for the printer. the verses were mutliat-
ed almost beyond recognition by tho au.
thor OF their being. ask. therefore, In
Justice to myself, that you will give
space in The Times-Dispatch to q correct
version Of the poems OF which speak.
The lines to Miss Davis appeared sons
years ago in the Dispatch, on tho occa-
sion Of the first visit OF that young lady
to Richmond, her native city, after she
had reached the estate of womanhood.
Very truly yours,
HOWARD NORTON.
p. 8. You will confer an additional ia
ovr by publishing the poems not later
than Tuesday or wednesday Of this week.
Should you hove occasion to communi-
cate with me, direct to General Delivery.
city post-ofllce4 here. II. NJ.
The Chains That Davis Wore.
Before Jury Of his peers he stands
our ClleI IN peace una 5.WAT--45.r
A Jury OF the noble of all lands,
At History's Judgment-bar.
And freedom tells how, facing shame and
death,
Her legtons on ne led
How rang his voice. like silver bugle'sI
where freeman fought and blcd.
And victory, emerging from tho gloom 4
And darkness Of the strife. 8.
Beside him watts with wreath of laurel
To crown his noble life. ss
Erect ana prond bsfore mankind 10
As towefed the Kiiningly Saul. & y 3;. !
with pure and dauhtless soul, while from
hisShands
Tho chains Of iron fall.
And as they fall. as II with light afiarne.
The glowing links behold
For 10! the magic alchemy OF Fame
Transmits them into gold!
HOWARD MORTON. 7
Miss Winnie Davis.
oh, daughter OF a princely sire. by South
ern hearts ndored,
Thine eyes, as sapphires bright and
clear first Kissed the light OF day
Within our royal city's walls, begirt by
fire and sword; s ~
Around which stood. in shattered ranks,
the bafflcd foe at bay.
Upon thine infant ear there fell the ring
ing battle-cry,
The shout of charging souadrons and
the din of wars alarms.
AS up from trembling earth arose aloft
to edhoing sky
The thunders OF the mighty strife, as Of
a world In armsl
But lol tho scene Ia changed to-day, and
Time. with loving hand,
Is yelling, as with golden mist, the
memories of war:
! And Peace within our borders dwells and
DER our Southern land
The blessings of her happy reign, she
scatters near and far.
Tho echoes OF the boom OF gurus, the
thrilling bugle call,
Have died away foreverInore from val
ley and from hill:
Upon the sunny air to-day no Earring dis
But harmonies exultant rise from fac
tory. lom ana mill.
And softly blend, as forth they float In
music grand and sweet.
With voices OF the dreside bright, and
busy street and mart,
Thy gracious presence IN our MIDST with
Toy and pride to greet.
And bid thee welcome, maiden tar, to
every home and heart
HOWARD MORTON.
Maryland Confederate Monument.
|
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Editor OF The Timcs-Dispatch:
Elr,--will you please tell mo which u
the right name, the House OF Correction
or the Refornatory7-the house that thcy
take unruly boys to. There Us q boy
here, whose parents cannot do thing
with and they want TO sent him there II
you will let mo know the address
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Grammar and Geography.

Editor Of The Ttmes-Dispntch:
61r,-Pleaee answer the following IN
your next Sundays Times-Dispatch:
i. what !s the highest mountain in
North America and what Is Its helghtf
some Biographies give Mount Logani
Rone Mount st. Elias and some Mount
Orizaba. 2. Parse the word horse ~
the following sentence: "Of all the anil
mails I admire the horse most. Our
teacher says horse In that sentereo IS
proper noun IL 1T u
lSessssssfs coNsTANT READER. y
IN II, Mount Mckinley. in South ern las las
Ia 81 4 INthe highest known mountain In
North America, being 20.AG4 feet high ~.
Q .Horse'' In the sentence 10 q com
mon noun used In a generic sense.
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so QUERIES ! ANSWER NY
vlrglnla's Nlcknan1es.

Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sirr-1s there any nick-na1nes by which
the vlrginians arc known, as the North
Carolina people are, "Tnr-heels?"
"A SUBSCRIBER.
Yes; they are dorislvoly or facetieusly
called "T. y. VS."
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Look on this monument, "all 70 that
pass by"
Lot It speak to the heart as &c speaks to
Tor 1t tells the great message that love
cannot diet ffS5 ~
That the hero in falling Is caught UP to
the sky.
They arc hore for a purpose, these rs
They shall utter their tais as tho con-
While timo on it's wings bears off thu
Vile mass
OF the evils that sting and tho woes tina,
harass
TIC the man, to the woman whose heart
Speaks ii. face Of tho youth I'm it, bit
And each line OF his form as It sinks
meath a blow
tn .nstlnot with tho win TO serve DUTY
o'en 40
To each boy, to each maiden no wills.
OF tho stout hearts, that marched with
their banner unfurled,
Doing glorious deeds that onca sassg
through tho world.
Az they WELCOMED grim desth whon MIS-
rod dart wan hurled,
ana this Glory supports the young yie'
tim OF war
Tho pure beautiful soul that 'ts toueh
cannot mari
Toward tho ages that come, seeI hee
look goes afar. -.
no the heaven above. where t,ies rea'
treaslres are. ~, t e. M
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Address supt. Of the Reformatory. Lau-
rel. Va. II tho boy Is white. II ne ia
colored address the supt. OF tho Refor-
matory at Hanover Courthouse.
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0sI- ~ Fl y. -BOUIDIN,
Formerly Captain Company %. 14th Vir-
ginin Cav. c. S, a. Danville. Va. April
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Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 49,. "
Again and aftcrward, at the battle OF
"Bristow Station" tho company VEN
,nto the engagement with 81 men and Of
fIcers, Of whom, In few brief moments.
were killed and wounded. SIX
or seven were left dead on that scene OF
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But few OF our citizens. even in DAN
willie. where Or. Greon was so much ad-
mircd ard beloved, know that he thus
u suffered in solitary confinement. whilo
serving n cause so just and dear to us all.
Very truly YOURS
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Laurel Reformatory

No; he cannot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
COLOMBIA CAV GET NO HELP
 FROM THE EUROPEAN POWERS|
AMERICANS NOT ORDERED
 OUT OF DARIEN DISTRICT I

from the Atrarto river on the Gulf of Darien. Both are old and were proposed as canal routes and surveyed by Lucian Wise In 1879. The northern route is from Acanti in the Gulf of Darien over the low mountains towards Yaviza, while the oth- CT route is up the Atrarto river, and thence via the Cacarca river and over Tule mountain pass which also ends at Yaviza It follows therefore that Captain Buffers company of marines at Yaviza covers both these approaches. A detach- ment of marines at YaViza is engaged in scouting the entire district and so far has not reported the presence of Colombian troops The detachment of marines at real Santa Maria is provided with four Colt machine guns. Each post possesses two shipboats and the marines are doing considerable river exploring in these boats. The presence of ten men was re- gently reported at Tapalia. They posed as rubber cutters but 1t is believed they were Colombian spies. Some of them were ar rested by the Panama authorities and were sent by schooner to Buena Ventura. The others scattered, a few of them ap- bearing later at Cana and at Paya, a trict is perfectly quiet.
 The authorities believe Colombia would require a big and well supported army to do anything effective in the Darien dis trict, and despite the fact that small par ties can travel from Yaviza to the Atra- to river, and to Acanti in the Gulf of Darien. it is not believed that Colombia will make the attempt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
BENlTo RICARDO ATTACKED.
Charges Have Been Made Against His
 Moral Character.

Washington, December Exchanges having been filed with the President af- fecting the moral character of Benito Legardo, the secretary of war today transmitted by mail to the civil governor of the Philippines copy of them for his information. These charges were con- tained in a cablegram to the President from persons in Manila.
 In commenting upon the case today. Secretary Root expressed the belief that the cablegram was sent in order that it might be given to. the press and thereby work irreparabe injury to the commits sioner He said it was revolting to him that mems characters should thus public ly be assailed before they had a chance to speak.
 Legardo is one of the most prominent men in the Philippines. He is one of three natives appointed by Governor Taft on the Philippine commission. He Is said to be a man of great influence among his people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22

Panama, December M-There is no truth In the report that Americaht have been given twenty-four hours to leave the Darien district. There are less than a score of Americans in the entire district and practically all of them are located at Cana, where they are engaged in mining Cana is about three days inland from Yaviza. The presence of Colombians at Titumati and the discovery of few men about Cana supposed to be Colombian spies decided the miners to withdraw, which they did passing through Yaviza on the way out The United States gun boat Concord arrived tnis morning from San Miguel and reports that the out posts at Yaviza and real Santa Maria are in good shape and well established. The cruiser Wyoming has ascended the Estu- ary between the outposts and Is not an- chored twenty miles therefrom
 The system of communication is so good that Admiral Glass can get news from the outposts in eighteen hours. Nothing has occurred recently to indicate that the Colombians are moving towards the Is- thmus, and the situation is distinctly quiet. The naval authorities have decid- ed that there is no need to send rein forcements
 There are two routes by which the Co., lombians might reach Panama territory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
BANKS ARE LIABLE
 IN PENSION CASES
MUST ESTABLISH IDENTITY OF PERSONS HAVING CHECKS cASHED THE SAME AS IN oR- DlNARY BUSINESS.

Washington. December 21.--It is stated at the treasury department that where pension certificate has been issued to woman who personated the widow of a deceased pensioner, and pension agents checks have been drawn payable to her and delivered to her upon vouchers exc cuted by her and the bank cashed such checks. were in due course paid at the sub treasury upon which drawn. the gov amount
 In other words bankers and other per sons who cash pension checks are charged with the responsibility of establishing the identity Of the payees of checks issued in ordinary commercial transactions. The exhibition of a pension certificate Is not Identification of the person named there- in.
 This ruling was held in a case arising in Georgia wherein one Clarlssa Owens. whose real name was Molly Melton, ob- tained q pension 1t is said by personating the deceased wife of a soldier and received payment al the rate of $S per month from April s, 1901, to May {, 1903
 Ii developed in the examination of this claim that the soldier left widow who is supposed to have lived In Florida. Molly Melton. sister of the soldier. personated her sister r-ln-law, obtained the pension, forged endorsements of her deceased ss- ter-in-law to the checks and obtained the money. For this offense she was tried in the United States district court at Sa- yannah, Ga, and was sentenced to one year and one days confinement in the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
WHO PAID MONEY
 TO THE SLUGGERS
GRAND JURY INVESTIGATING ACTS OF VIOLENCE COMMITTED DURING THE CHICAGO CITY RAILWAY STRIKE.

Chicago, December 21.-The grand jury today commenced an investigation into acts of violence committed during the re- cent Chicago City railway strike, and against non-union men employed by the company since the termination of the strike proper.
 CTS strike. which has been in progress for as to their personal knowledge of so- called wrecking crews and educational committees The investigation will con- tinue tomorrow and evidence will be sought in connection with the press feed CTS strike, which has been in progress for several days.
 Among the witnesses who have been subpoenaed in this connection are John M. Shea, treasurer of the union; R. J. Street. cashier of the First National bank, and J. R. Clark, president of the Hiber- nian bank. Three witnesses will be ques- toned In an effort to ascertain if money was paid to "wrecking crews and "pro- fessional sluggers." It has been reported to the jury that checks of the union were honored at the First National and Hi- bernian banks.
 Treasurer Shea was ordered to produce all of his books and reports for 1903. He will also be asked, it is said, to tell if he paid money or received orders from high CT union officials to pay money to pro fessional sluggers."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
TAYLOR IS CONVICTED.
Shot Man Who Accused Him of
 Stuffng ! Ballot Box.

Tallahassee, Flal December 21.--Walter L. Taylor, after heng acquitted on four indictments last week charging him with assault on Congressman Lamar, was con victed today on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Judge Malone sen fenced him to five years in the state pris- on. Soon after Mir Lamar, then attorney general, was nominated for congress. Taylor accused him of having said that he stuffed the ballot box in the primary in Leon county, and presented a pistol, demanding written retraction Lamar took the pistol from him and gave 1t to Taylor's uncle, who returned it to him. whereupon Taylor again drew it on La- mar and compelled him to sign the re- traction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
BRYAN RECEIVED
 BY GEAR NICHOLAS
HIS MAJESTY EXPRESSES IN A MOST EMPHATIC MANNER THE FEELING OF FRIENDSHIP ENTER TANNED BY RUSSIA FOR u. S.

St Petersburg December Civilian Jennings Bryan was received in audience by Czar Nicholas at noon today. Tie au- dience which lasted for fifteen minutes was arranged almost on the spur of the mo- ment by Ambassador Mccormick, who until yesterday was uncertain as to the time of MT. Bryan's arrival. During the conversation with Mr. Bryan his majesty expressed in the most emphatic manner the feeling of friendship entertained by him and by the Russian nation for the United States, and the hope that the good relations which have always existed be- tween the two countries would never be disturbed. He gave evidence of the deep- est interest and acquaintance with af- fairs in the United States.
 In response to MT. Bryan-s inquiry con- corning the progress of public institutions in Russia, his majesty gave minute de- scription of the system or education iE the Russian empire, showing intimate knowledge of educational methods and the statistics realting thereto.
 MT. Bryan was entertained at dinner by Ambassador Mccormick tonight. He will leave for Berlin tomorrow.