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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
A LITTLE FRoLIc.
A War Incidental Neat Affair Near
I. Richnannd .--.-


Editor Of The Tines Dispatch:
Sir,Irhe following account Will prob
soldier readers OF The Times Dispatch.
cipants in the little "frolIc' mentioned.
have never seen 1t in print.
During the winter Of 1s64-'e5 Fields
1vs9n 2f Gerps
troops, had their winter quarters on the
Military Road. about seven or eight miles
below Richmond, tho left occupying a
Harrisburg Road and extending from there
on down towards the river.
On the day referred to tho Tederals made
attempt to turn our flank on the left, but.
as will be SEEN their effort was a dead
failure. When the enemy made their APP
pcnrance in the edge or the thick woods
opposite, We were in our works ready TO
give them warm reception. The dis
tancc between their line and ours was
dhIee,auartera of mile or more, an open
with the exception of a slight undulatioR
or hollow about midway and running
parallel to our position In a short time
u strong line OF skirmshers WAS advanced.
On they came in beautiful order, about
20 IN number, When they had nearly
artillery opened fire, which caused them
to quickly drop into that Ito thcm well
come hollow and hug tho ground for pro-
lection. faa
A GRAND CAPTURE.
our Infantry had not opened fire, prefer
ring TO wait until tho enemy, had ap-
preached nearer. and were still waiting,
OF our men, private, jumped over the
works with, gun at trail, shouting loudly:
Come on. boys" IN an instant others g, fol-
more men We're rapidly advancing IN per-
feet alignment toward the Federals.
When they had proceeded far enough TO
ground they gave the old 'Tebel yell and
made a rush charge. capturing almost tho
entire lot, without q. gun being fired on
either side small Number attempt rs
but ] think they were shot before they
had gotten far.
Of course, such a movement was not
and ordering BY field and other. officers
failed to make that gallant little, squad
return until they had accomplished their
when They brought IN those Wisconsin,
o'u' eoa's nav His III 'si NAME H. 'le.''
who first Went over Tho works. and the
young soldier of to-day may wonder why
lie took what appeared to BIO such = des-
ehapes ba but a hs a ye T eef e
couldn't help Y, and he was certain ne
would have all the company necessary;
the sequel shows that the CONFIDENCE N
regards dlsobeying orders IN the face OF
the enemy, 1t probably never occurred
TO him that, he might be taken out next
morning and shot. But the men We're not
court-martaled and nothing fSrther was
After that little coup" the main body
OF the Federals retired. and our men
soon went back to their cabins.
The entire affair did not occupy over
half an hour, and | think was one Of the
neatcst little Jobs that witnessed during
The entire uIn 1,alS Who executed II
Wore not graduates of West Point; but
they knew exactly what to do, aud didn't
need any officers to instruct them, i'heS
SCRAP on their own account, and they
couldn't let such an opportunity paes
AN EIGHTH GEORGIA RlSBElA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
Matron, Chambermaid or Stewardess.
Editor Of THE Times Dspatch:
DistlIIery In Brunswick.

Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Please answer through the query
column OF your paper the following cues
tion and settle dispute:
Is person operating dfstillery for
the purpose OF making corn whIskey IN
the county OF Bruins rick. Va, required,
under the Mann bill. to obtain a license
from the County Court iii addition to
the United States license? CITIZEN.
No one can dlstill malt or alcoholic
liquor in Virginia without having OBJ
tained a State license therefor. Such
license cannot be issued by the Commits
sioner OF the Revenue until It has been
granted by tho Corporation or County
Court OF tho city or county In which the
distillcry is to BIO operated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21

"Dco vindicc," while below are various
implements OF war; to the right a very
artistic portrait OF stonewail Jackson
with his name below. This plate wae
engraved in England The backs OK
these bills are In bright blue. with en-,
ginc turned designs and large letters ana
figures OF value.
1t is noticeable that while the first
issue of bills al Montgomery gives SIM
ply n promise to pay within twelve
months after date, the second and the
third issues arc payable six months
after the ratification OF a treaty OF peace
with the United States, while the two
last issues are made payable two years
after the ratification OF such treaty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
Washington's Birthday.
4 ,rho Times-D[spatch:

Editor Of Tho Times-DIspatch:
sir.-Rcading your valuable paper Of the
2od OF February, ] find that yVashington's
birthday, as registered in his mothers
Bible, was on February 18th, and not on
the 22d. Why is 1t that they celebrate the
2sd and not the 18th. Please answer this
in Sundays query column.
~ CONSTANT READER"
Since washington was born the calcn-
dar In common use has been rearranged
TO some extent, with the effect that what
was formerly called February nth is now
called February 2sd. Our auerist would
better consult n cyclopaedia or una
brldEcd dictionary on the subject, Look
for the word calendar-"old style and
new STYLE"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
Soil for Alfalfa.
IIncs- Dispatch:

Editor, OF The Times Dispatch:
sir-Please inform me what KIND OF
soil Is required to grow alfalfa,
Mundcn. Va.
Loose, sandy soil
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
R,,ral Free DELIVERY Obstruction.

.
Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir,--I1as man the right to erect
gates across tho public highways to OBJ
struct the United States rhral free do
livery in a county where the fence law
is in effect? A SuBSGhlBEf.
Fall Creek. Va.
our friend would better lay the case
before the Postofice Department Mt
washington, in letter including de-
tailed information. It would be impos-
slble for any ono to give o. trustworthy
opinion upon the meager statement con-
tanned in the foregoing communication.
Matron, Chambermaid or Stewardess.
Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Nr.-yvill you please state who is cor:
rect under the following circumstances.
a lady in commenting on the fact that a
certain littlo child was not timed or afraid
of people, said tho child allowed Inc
chambcrrnaid to lead her around on the
boat, referring to n trip she had taken on
a river steamboat with the child. There
was but ono colorcd woman employed by
the steamboat company. I contend that
the proper word should be matron instead
OF chambermaid.
Manassas, Va.
Technically the correct word IS stew.
ardcss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
President Of Sweet Brier Institute.

Editor Of Tho 1'irncs-Dlspntct
Slr,-will you kindly inform mo through
tho columns of your paper who is inc
president OF Sweet Brlcr lnstltutc--ah
Episcopal school to be iocatcd near
LynchburE. Va? Also give me the names
Of the directors or trustees of the institt-
ton, and advise when 1t will begin opera.
tons?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
Color Of First Stamps,

Editor OF The IlmeS-DlsPalcH'
Sir.-Please tell me the color Of the first
stamps that were made and what Pres'
dents picture was on the stamp?
A HEADER.
We answer tho foregoing question &C.
cording to the report Of the Third Az
slstant Postmaster General In 100, Here
1t Is:
tho painting by John 3. Lonacre. three
quarters face, looking left white necker.
Chief and fur collar to coat. the ground
Enclosure surrounded by family ell
grayed wreath of leaves. on which ara
tho letters "U' and So placed in the
left and right upper corners, respective
ly. and In each OF tho two lower corners q
large Ggure 90, On a. limo curved Win
tho upper portion OF the medallion are
the words "postofiice," and following ne
lower line of the medallion outside ~ ~
closure the words five cents" a border
of fne straight lines SURROUNDS the entire
stamp. Color light brown.
Ten cent portrait of Washington, from
stuam's painting. tllree-quarters fhrh.
looking 10 the right, white neckerehiet
and black coat, faint wreath Of artihcial
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
"soUTHwEsT."

Radford, Va. June I. 1906.
Bishop a. M. Randolph, Norfolk va.
the president OF Sweet Brier Institute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
Tomato and Other Wines.

At tho request of n reader Il friend
sends us the following recipe Tor home
made wines;
Take tho fruit, say either blackbcrrics,
grapes or tomatoes; mash the KIND or
fruit TO be used the evening before. put
in a large stone jar or wooden cask; tho
and TO every four quarts OF tho juice add
one quart Of water that has boon boiled;
tlcn to eyary four quarts OF this mix
turc add three pounds OF sugar granll-
lated best to use, tic a cloth over tho
mouth Of vessel and SGT aside I'll fer
mentatlon ceases, then strain and bottle
Tomato wine requires more than three
pounds Of sugar to keep IT,
TO make blackberry wine without fer
mentation: After you have prepared az
above described. and tho sugar stirred
in till dissolved, to every quart OF juice
nut a teaspoonful OF cloves, mace. cin-
namon, allspice and nutmeg. You will
have a nice, palatable drink. tho same
color as when 1t came from the berries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21

leaves surrounding tbs Enclosing line Of
tho medallion and extending to the Dor.
der. on which are the letters III" and
IS" In the left and right upper oornors.
respectively, aud In each OF tho lower
corners n largo Roman numcral "X";
IN curved 1.-The around tho upper and
lower lines Of tho medallion arc the
words "postofiice" at tho top and ",en
cents" at tho bottom. with straight line
outer border. as shown on the nvo cent
stamp. Color black.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
The Age to Enlist.

Editor Of The Times-D Dispatch:
Sir.--Please state whether man can
enlist In tho United States Army under
the age OF twenty; also tho weight re-
CURED for artillerymen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21

S.sHe said he had offered him money.
which he had declined would be quito
com prehensible eithcrin Greek or Latin,
hut in English II necessitatcs 2 number
of 7brackcted explanations. which are
positively annoying and destructive Of
grace and flucncy.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-18

Mr.. McCune has sent the follow
ing to the Signal office with a request
for publication:
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-18
McCune Didn't Ask Sheriff for job.

Mr.. McCune has sent the follow
ing to the Signal office with request
for publication:
Weiser, Idaho July ii, 1903.
This is to certify that have read the
article on the editorial page of the Weiser
Signal of July lith that the statement
therein, giving what is purported TO be a
conversation between commissioner j.
A. McCune and myself, regarding the
cleaning of the courthouse yard is untrue;
That no such conversation nor any con-
yersation whatever on that subject ever
passed between us.
(Signed) WILLoUGHBY ADAMS
While the statement was publish
ed in the World before being sent
here, the Signal cheerfully complys
with McCune's request. The Lord
knows Mac has enough to stand for
without any extras that are not so.
While stating last Saturday that we
could not vouch for it, still we be-
lieytd there was truth in it, as, to
the best of our recollection, 1T was
first recounted by, or in the presence
of the sheriff; but, under the above
1t appears that our memory was at
fault on that particular branch OF
the life, habits and characteristics OF
commissioners, study of which
genus. or subgenera, has enough gen
uine surprises to counter balance
any errors of opinion into which we
may fall, for the moment, while
studying the peculiarities Of the din
erent species.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-18
Idaho Girls Mysterious Death.

Moscow, Ida July ia report
OF the mysterious death of girl
near GAINESVILLE reached Moscow to-
day. A man came into Troy riding
horse furiously and sent word to
the authorities at Moscow to come
Immediately. From all that can be
learned the girl was alive and we'll
the night before. This morning she
was found dead in tent. The girls
name was Hattie Cox. She was
probably murdered. Attorney Still.
lenger and the coroner left immed-
lately for GAINESVILLE, 40 miles east
and Will be back Thursday night.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-18
viii Invest.

i. G. Miller of Salt Lake and
VIM. Spooner of Chicago, moneyed
men looking for investment in Idaho,
we're in the city several days last
week. The gentlemen were shown
over the country by r. G. Mckinney
and expressed themselves as being
astonished at the fertility of the soil
and the many beautiful orchards and
homes they saw Their visit will be
productive of much good, the result
of which will be seen shortly
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-18
Change Of Ownership.

Mr. Il. R. Warner of Butte, Mont,
mas purchased the second hand store
OF George H. Ferguson in this city.
Mr.. Warner is now in possession.
Mr.. Warner was engaged in dealing
IN second hand goods before coming
70 Weiser, and is thoroughly con-
versant with every phase of the bus
mess Mr.. Warmers family will ar
rive next week
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-18
The Foundation of Health.

Nourishment is the foundation Of
health-life-strength. Kodol Dys
pepsia Cure is the one great medicine
that enables the stomach and diges-
tive organs to digest, assimilate and
transform ell foods into The kind Of
blood that nourishes the nerves and
feeds the tissues. Kodol lays the
foundation for health Nature does
the rest. Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
and all disorders of the stomach and
dyspepsia organs are cured by the
use of Kodol. Sold by all druggists
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-18

Cbas. Sailor and r. g Mckinney
went to Peyetie Lakes THURSDAY
the gentlemen are going 10 The beau
tiful resort for the purpose of laying
out q tosnsite on the borders o. 'he
lake. The bne Is pot far distant
When o Town Of considerable lpp9f
lanee Blll spring up a' 'p'' pm"
ADD ihe gentlemen ave eFp'p'ppi
good business foresight 20 geiupR %
carly
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-18

oFoy yeus iele gpe ai'el pe com
uauou,l, pnieg n a gpllease'
Ye,bene, AVE- y upd q ie'''ph
ea,e ol pile causing ~ 'pmplf
Nhen aIl failed NpehlepF Alplep
sal,a ouled mp hlapll} eqQq iql
VIZ ,l .l... ana Mains Uull
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-07-18

Herman the Plumber does all
kinds of pipe work. soft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
Birmingham'S New
 School of EXpre sSiOn.

A school of expression in Birmingham that will meet the needs of those who are seeking the latest and best methods of development of the singing voice, speaking voice, vocal interpretation of literature. and the vital principles of the arts which entertain will meet with ap- proval and encouragement by all true lovers of art work
 Mir. Edward G. Powell, who has al ready won recognition as a superior voice teacher, not only in the south but in tho east, will have charge of the department of vocal music. His thorough grasp of the fundamental principles which underlie voice culture, and his great love for the work peculiarly fit him for a most sue cessful career.
 Mrs Lois Tolley. as principal of the de- partment of elocuton and dramatic art, comes highly indorsed from the best schools of the east as a teacher of exper- fence and ability. She has had long courses of study with teachers who have received personal training and instruction from more than fifty of the leading teachers of voice, elocution. acting and singing, in all ports of the world. Among the number may be mentioned the elder Lamperti, Professor Alexander Melville Bell, whose discovery of visible speech" and long service as a teacher and aur thor have made him the recognized lead CT in the field of vocal and speech science; Professor Lewis B. Monroe, Francois Del sarte and Steele MaclSaye.
 ''Elocution,' to the great credit of the southern people, has never been popular in the south, Why?
 By nature the southern people are artis- tic They have higher and more ade- quate appreciation of the art of express sion through a natural instinct than many of the teachers and readers who come to them as representatives of the art. It has been said by one of Birming- hams prominent educators, "a school of elocution and dramatic art requiring the mastery of fundamental principles neces-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
ssR Bat fhe Dreams,
 The Dreams Abide.

To him who wanders, oft tis given To glimpse the gate of some sweet haven; To sleeping, catch within his dreams The waiting windows softened gleams, That bid him seek and find home Come in and rest, no more to roam; Come in and sit his hearth beside. And entering in this heavenly place. Hath he not seen the tender face, Crhe form whose soft enchanting grace Hath been for long, long years forgot) Of his lost love, who mayhaps lieth At dreamless rest beneath a stone, Within some lonely place, alone? And as he dreaming sees her there So gravely-sweet, so wisely fair, Hath he not seen upon her arm Enfolded there. enclasped warm, A little babe that dreameth, slgheth And solely draws with drowsy lips At that white breast that Der him drips; And there within this holy spot Hath he not learned and in her eyes Thou tender eyes so trusting, true) Hath he not read her souls replies, And heard her whispering softly. too, "I Love but you" q love but you?
  And who that waking lonely cold The story of nights dreaming told, But that hath bowed his soul and prayed q am of 1ifes lot not afraid If but the dreams the dreams abide"
 Julia Nicely Finch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

terest and generosity shown has demon strated to the committee that the public is keenly alive 10 the need for such an aid to charitable ministration and sens'- ble of the far reaching character of its influence The rooms are being fitted up with all necessary appliances, just at the ground floor entrance on Avenue c, and daily hours of service will be announced later.
 pr. E. P Riggs and Dr. Cunningham Wilson are chiefs of staff, and associated with them are prominent physicians all over the city, who are enthusiastic in their ardor for the generous scope of the undertaking, and most kind in offers of assistance.
 Specialists in all branches of the science of healing will be in attendance at speei- fled hours, and the humbest citizen will have opportunities of consulting them without charge and receiving such medi- cines and dressings as are necessary also without charge when their complete in- digence Is proven and for merely nom- inal sum when they are able to pay
 Some of Birminghams generous drug gists have contributed large stores Of supplies and have thus enabled the work to be started without delay. A competent pharmacist will be employed, and every step taken to make this new feature of hospital work a blessing to a community where the cry of distress is never wont to fall on unheeding ears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

the metal you are ill search of-the au- thor's mind or meaning.
 The present tendency on a part of the few comparatively speaking, to enter into the real thoughts of the great teachers will broaden into q permanent and defi- nite purpose. The "art culture move ment does not imply miles of exhibitions and how much we pa5 for our pictures It contains instead a keener and needed appreciation of beauty in it's hroadest sense. and teaches that one should no more excuse hideously designed wall paper than we would bad Turner or Key holds The fact that certain wall paper is incongruous and that thousands of homes are full of tawdry pictures is all the stronger reason for dffusing a knowl- edge of art among all classes that we, as a nation, may advance along other lines, besides commercial.
 Art" is taught in our schools and col leges, but in no university in the south does the curriculum include Art Culture as interpreted by the leaders in this move- ment. In the northern universities the lectures on the subject are given by men and women who have devoted years to it's study.
 Classes and clubs of women intrusted in this art movement are found in many of the larger cities and the series of lectures educate a large element of this leaguing Of clubs. u IS putting Il llDtidl tudtei- ton within reach of a large class
 Mrs. Cunningham inaugurates the art culture movement in this section. She will lecture to womens clubs, schools and colleges and does not intend to form any classes. Mrs Cnnningham's decision to take up this work IS profession will not come as any surprise, lt least 10 those who have enjoyed tn privilege of her private classes and lectures before clubs, and to a still larger element, the public will her announcement be regard ed as the natural result of her years of study, of inheritance of inclination.
 Mrs. Cunningham is q graduate Of the M. A. Kemper Hall, Diocesan Scnooi for Girls, Missouri. For tw) years she was a student of pedagogy, literature, languages and art culture Ill Berlin an1 Paris and was subsequently, instructor and principal in the Dice san School fer Young Women in Montgomery.
 Recognized as pre-eminently one of the most intellectual leaders in the south, and charming and brilliant in conversation and personality, she seems peculiarly fitted for thls work She constitutes in herself a ready symposium upon the books she has read and the charming scenes she has enjoyed.
 Mrs Cunningham will be glad to give particulars in regard to her lecture course and for the present she may be addressed at her private box, 7O0 Bir- mingham.