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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Herbert Eckles, Of Taylor township
went to Des Moines Tuesday evening,
where today he will assist others of the
Iowa State College alumni in work
ing for the interests of Acting President
Stanton for president of the college
The student body and alumni appear
to be much interested in the selection
OF the new president. which will come
up before the board of trustees to-
morrow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01
Pickles in bulk--all kinds--at Gull
ley's,

The season of the Lotus Club closed
with the annual picnic Tuesday after
noon held at the home of their new
president. Mrs. c. w. Sparks, 514 North
Third street. About thirtytive of the
ladies came early in the afternoon and
remained until evening, when they were
joined by their husbands and o'clock
supper was served.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01
THE CITY in BRIEF

Fireworks at the Paragon.
Kemble's flowers, 529 North Third.
Olives in bulk or bottles at Culley's
Fireworks for lawn displays at Sim
mons Book Store
Plenty of good farmers butter and
fresh eggs at Culley's.
The best laundry work is done at
Flitton's, West Main.
a shirt waist board free with a box
o. Scent starch. Mutual Benefit.
The rush continues at our great dis
solution sale. Bannatyne & Lay.
The best assortment in the city at
the lowest prices at Simmons Book
Store.
Still selling vests at Two for cents,
and VIII as long as the supply lasts.
Bannatyne & Lay.
County Attorney f. E. Northup went
to Des Moines last evening to attend
the republican state convention.
Special prices on trousers for the next
ten days. Fit guaranteed. Look us
over. Brenneck, the reliable tailor.
II you are going away for a vacation
you should take some of the new novels
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

City Electrician Deal is supplying
users of telephones in the city with a
card bearing instructions of what to do
in case Of fire. The cards are to be
hung on the telephone and show the
number of the nearest alarm box The
instructions are simple and should
prove a great help, especially to those
who are not always certain just what
to do in case of fire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Mrs. C. A. Miller arrived nome Tues
day evening from Clinton, where she
was called several weeks ago on ac-
count of the serious illness of her
brother, Guy Benjamin, who, it has
been thought, could not possibly live
because of an abcess on the liver, with
which he has been suffering. Mr. Ben
jamin is much better and hopes are
for his recovery. Mrs. Mil
Ter was accompanied home by her
nephew, Master Doyt Benjamin, who
will remain for an indefinite visit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Still selling vests at Two for cents,
and will as long as the supply lasts.
Bannatyne & Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Miss Mabel Warning returned Tues
day evening from Grinnell, where she
went Monday evening on account of the
illness OF her grandfather, John Dem
ing. Mr.. Deming is somewhat i'm
proved, but not out of danger by any
means
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Those who have taken advantage Of
our closing out sale have saved quite a
sum of money, as everything in the
store has been marked down, as we
mean to reduce our stock. Anything
we have in stock in the hardware line
will be sold at remarkably low prices.
j A. Lane
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

We want middle-aged man at once.
Steady employment winter and sum-
mer rain or shine. Marshalltown Light,
Power & Railway Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Have you bought your hammock
The Fourth of July is almost here. You
will need one then. Look over the line
at the Temple of Economy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Mrs. Robert Allison, of Parkstown.
s. d. a sister-in-law of Mrs. E. Lee
and Mrs. F. H. Willard, spent Tues
day in the city, going in the evening
to Liscomb where she will remain for
a few days as the guest of Miss Eta
Early. Miss Early was also in the
city and accompanied Mrs. Allison to
her home. Mrs. Allison will leave for
Belvidere and Chicago the latter part
Of the week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Just received from Indian Town. a
large assortment of Indian beads. Ban
natyne & Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

A small Decent for rent" lad" in a
newspaper that everybody reads will let
your house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Our hammocks are the best and
cheapest in the city. Simmons Book
Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Notice-The sky blue Strausky en-
amel ware in the window will last for
years. Schmidt's Hardware Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

J. A. Lane was at Stratford Tues
day. where he participated in shoot
given by the gun club Of that place.
Mr. Lane tied for second high aver
age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Cummings & Mote, attorneys at law,
over No. South First avenue. Gene raj
law business loans, etc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

We will make discount Of % per
cent on all light and medium weight
trousers for the next ten days. We
have over 100 styles to select from.
Brenneck. the reliable tailor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

The best assortment in the city at
the lowest prices at Simmons Book
Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

Fireworks of all kinds at Simmons
Book Store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

New bargains added every day at our
great dissolution sale. Bannatyne &
Law
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-01

The rush continues at our great dis
solution sale. Bannatyne & Lay
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Brights' Disease
AND
Diabetes,

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12

l
~ Taking this line we started over
~, Wnsn orders were given to stoll .,
:, At THIS moment Colonel J. 3 Telrcll,
~ my regiment, and Frank Hume. OF
~, mtp,a ,lb,,i,ly a, commenced 10 fire u lheGe
pMss,..n.llefy that had been captured rom
"a, aaho,ns The, dead at this point was G A.
IAN a. u. Elleat, OF Company T., 1hp-
datn Virginia. A Drawer soldier nenea
de1ended his country. The writer was vas
among at,.. the wounded. Being tekcn to INC
T leu by y, friend, he found that Genena ~
but sitting on their horses apparently as
COO and calm as anybody could 9 pc,
wa VIC I'M and listening, while the baiis
t,e lallng thick and fast Now the bal,
m Pic,, - defeated General Grant in his OH 10
o. s. TITzHuGH,
ment of Infantry.
stanardsvile. WI,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12

and heaven smiled us swectly on this sin
stricken Garth nc wien Adam and Eve
,rod the flowcry walks of Paradise; tue
birds sang as cheerfully as though, their
sweet wnrhlinps uere NOT soon 10 me
,...., -, -, ..,,a,,
drowned pS the hoarse roar Oh cannon
the clans OF arms and clash of steel: the
flowers bloomcd as freshly and gave forth
ihev ,ve,e 10, enon. 70 he trai,,rled be-
tween The feot Of fierce contentiina host,
or the earth To be dyed with a deeper
crimson than any lil,es they wave. All
reach. one bristiins array Of bnyonets
presented itself with here ana there a
busy group. hastily cooking their scanty
IA lions or FURNISHING their 1nuskets while
ever ana anon a vehicle would drive
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
LEE TO THE REAR"
An Account of That Incident by an Eye
Witness.

Editor OF The Times -Dlspatch:
sIr,-As a constant reader of your paper
and an old Confederate soldier, ! enjoy
reading The Times Dispatch, especially
the Confederate Column. but ! seldom
see anything written by any member or
the Thirteenth Virginia Regiment of In.
fantry AS a member OF that regiment,
wish to write what a private saw and
heard on tho ETH of May, 1864
On that day my regiment part of the
Fourth Virginia Brigade and Georgia
Brigade were on the reserve
Very early that morning we were or
dered to move at doubs-auick n
Angle "Horseshoe Bend" where we
formed line of battle in quick time:
Then General Robert H. Lee and General
John b. Gordon rode up In front of my
regiment and told us that General john
sons division had been captured, and
that unless we could retake the works
Lee would have to retreat, lie said he
wanted the Virgnlans ana Georsisns to
stand together and when General Cor
don gave the command 'forMard ne
he General Lee would lead us, Just at
this time member of my regiment step
ped forward, saying: General Lee these
boys viii 80, but you must not ,,.o,,
General Gordon, riding a large black
horse and looking the very picture OF =
| soldier, spurred his horse. waved his hat
| and said. Forward, menH
| Every mah moved forward and Moth
| ing short Of death or very severe wounds
| would have stopped these boys. We had
! not gone more than TWO hundred yards
| When we saw the Yankees in our, ilrht
| line Giving an old Confederate yell, We
| charged, taking that line, Then we went
| forward 40 the second line of works,
| where the enemy made stubborn stand,
] Nuginaus against Vlrginians. Here WI
4 captured two stands of COlOtS- Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Analysis Of Minerals.
( The Tines IoIspatci.

EultoI OF TIC T11nes- D1spattf:
Sir,-Does the chemist of tile Virginia
Department Of Agriculture andiyIe MIN
erals free Of charge, and what Is Ills
address? Please answer in query col
uinn. OLD SUBSCRIBER.
The Department of Agriculture las no
authority to make assays OF mineral,
but II you will send sample to Com
missioner Itolner lie Will have 1t exam
incd by the chief chemist. as far as lie
can, and give you the result from Which
you can generally find out II the ore Ia
Of any value.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
A SUBSCRIBER.
Unexpired Liquor L 'oense,

Editor of The Times Dispatah:s
slr,-ls there any Jaw which refunds
lno,oy for uneXpired llcnlsa 10 s,,lvol-
keeper when local option takes effect?
rho act of April IA. 1903 amending ser
n ID .sol WHO has been licensed 10 sell
liquors has been deprived of tile privi-
lege of doing business by local option
election he can have a pro rata portion
Of IFS license refunded by applying to
the clerk of the Circuit Court of the
County or Corporation Court of tho tilN.
IN which the license was issued for the
proper certificate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Notice 10 Correspondents.

NOTICE 10 COTTeSpOnCeIltS.
No notice will be taken OF anonymous
communications.
IN answering queries. our first atten-
ton will be given 10 the letters of those
correspondents who AJAX but one question
each.
This column is not an advertising me-
dun. No query Will receive attention,
The answer to which will necessItata the
advertising OF my PERSONS business or
wares Nor will we permit any queries
10 be published, which contain attacks.
either openly or disguised. upon any one.
Nor will any attention be given to long
"strIngs'' Of questions Every week num-
bers Of correspondents ignore this rule
OF ours, and afterwards wonder why their
queries are not answered.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered.
we are overwhelmed with queries as 10
The addresses Of millionaire philanthropy.
lists. and cannot undertake to answef
them.
we cannot undertake to ascertain the
value OF old books. coins or notes, For
that information write to some dealer
in them.
We are frequently called upon to repub-
ljsh poems and songs, but we VIII not Iii
dertaKe TO do so. except where the pro.
ducton called for has some HISTORICAL
or peculiar literary merit, and Is not OF
easy access to the average reader
Address Query Editor, Ilmes-Dlspatch
Office Richmond. va,
N. B.--We do not read unsigned letters.
p 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
SOLDIERS
LETTERS
News from the Camp to Dear
Ones at Home.
WAR TIME LITERATURE
DISSERTATION ofthe Conditions Preceding
the Battle Of Seven Pines and the
Seven Days Fghts--Anec-
dotes and Poetry.

: ,,tors written from the Confederate
camps by Our officers ana soi"'ei
heir dear ones at home have Pali'es'e
sntorest now, and are eagerly 'ea'' y
N.o.a Who nre In the habit of nerus'nE
,his column We wish we could gel n'oie
nj them They give the Ner5 htee''' az
.,>,,,tsof ,he times as no other wlltlhss
"a ~ ran Here we have three from
I. ,,hesterfield Otey, major commanding me
Fourth Virginia Battalion, wh'ch Was
generally known as the Gloucester ro'''t
Paitalion. which distinguished Nsetl ~
seven Pines, where 1t was attached ~
pndes, brigade. aud where the MAJOR
,n;.,et-co,oneD was killed Ills letters
100 chickahominy swamp, May 4, 1851.
Like Noah's weary dove, we are srr
urable to find any resting place III lie ~, :
1Is,,,,.or courthouse and spread our
Sianl,ets preparatory to throwing ourselves
i,,,n Tie arms of nature S sweet resto'e ., ;
nhen the command was given. i u va -, ~
nen,r And forward we have CONF 70
ihis place, making one OF the ~ ia 49, 49,
forced marches that nave peeiI li'''e
Svn .rc again confronting the enemy at
,bis Mace and "A great battle seems cyl
aan,l, neudine. our present camp Is
1oar General .Johnston's Headquarters,
sn5 withn a few miles of the enemy :
tickets. II Is impossible to ANTICIPATE
III nnamy's movements or tell WIN any
,ygrae Of certainty what particular route
~ will attempt to advance MY own IN
n,ossiou Is that he will throw larSc
force IN the Pamunliey River unuel cu 1--WE
E nj Ms aunboats and attempt TO hahh Iei
aral Johnston by moving upon Rlchinonu
nv way of the Old Church, l'aiioNci
county. ~, GIN
The movements of both armies are s't''-
ply strategic ~ tho yir-
,,nia was heard here with feelings OF IN
ssainned sadness and regret. our men.
hnwoyer arc not at all respondent ana
.eemed resolved TO whip the enemy,
ihoueh every hcarthstone be mace wei
vim tears Of weeping. and their MONIES
nade smouldering ruins.
Onr lawmakers could not nave COM
J n,i,ted a greater blunder than they dio
IN recurring the reorganization OF conf
naries and regiments at this particular
lime II has In hundreds of instances
been productive Of the worst results ~
come INSTANCES whole regiments nave re,
r,.sed 10 serve under newly elected felu
pfficers and the generals IN connnanu /,
Nave heen compelled TO retain me oiu
cfticers until this crisis is past. me ielo
officers. YOU are aware. are electtu ny ~, =.
comnanv officers, thus Offering, as II
were a premium for communion nl,. ~. ~,
-r4rue and opening a wide field Tor me
de,narog it has done us more hnrn'
than the 1afNees 't"Ss' oTEY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
HER MEMORY OF JEFF DAVIS
Story Of a Girl of the Confederacy, to
Whom He Gave His Picture
Csue Tarpley CaWer in Tho Confedolate
Neteran.1

(Sue TArpIey Carler. IN Tho COnfedorate
Neteranl
in the days of my childhood Mr. Davis
WAS frequent and much-honored guest
al the home of my father in Jackson
Miss. business often called him to the
Capitol and as they We're warm personal
and political friends they were much TO-
gciher and some of the most vivid mem
ories Of my He are connected with that
great and good man.
Though but little gill, ] would SIT
for hours listening 10 their talk OF the
serious times that were upon us, and OF
what the future might bring. They were
both slave owners. kind and merciful
masters and the question which was agi.
tating the entire country was often dis,
forest even child. air, Davis Was a
brilliant cpuYer@atiunallst every word of
his vas chaste ana elegant. and such u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12

turer Of wine may have the privilege o.
selling wine of his own manufacture In
Quantities not less than one gallon, with
out paying license tax, provided by this
section"
IT would, therefore, seem that n resi-
dent OF Virginia may, without license
manufacture wine and sell wine OF hts
own making. but must not sell in guam
titles less than one gallon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Married Woman's Real Estate,

Editor Of The Times Dispatcf: 20
Sir,-.Please answer this qnest'on. ~ -, =
man marres n woman who has real
estate e'sta and dies without will does her
husband heir a life right or not! ~
Yes. The husband is entitled to lite
estate IN his wife's land, provided that
child was born alive to them during
their married life. This life right in the
husband is called the estate by the cour-
tesy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Buchanan, Va.

/. The nearest Justice of the peace.
2. There is Hothlng in the Constitution
or statute laws of Virginia to prevent a
Commissioner Of the Revenue or deputy
sheriff from acting ms a school trustee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12

and sell them without iicense? 2. Would
travelling photographer have u gee y
county license or could he get j state
right To exercise llis business"
l. A farmer can sell seed or.hnythsns
Q a photographer must take out Stafa
license III the county or city In Whist
his regular place OF business IL lo2a, 81.
which gives him the right to do business
in That county or city and no other. 1 {
lie desires to operate IN other counties
or cities he must pay an additional tax of
five dollars in each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Captain Winston's Company.

Editor OF The Times dispatch
sir.--Will you be pleased to INQUIRE for
some one who was soldier IN Capthli n
Winston's Company. Gooohland Re.
serves. | wish to know his name ne, AND
address. telaADI'.'
Rockville. Va.
Let some reader OF ours answer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Old Kentucky Home.

Editor Of The Times Dispa! cli: ..g
sir.-Will you or some or your rean .,Is
song my Old kentucky Home?
go ". A. DIXON.
Plato Va.
Yes: let some one send US copy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12

liot springs, Naf 10,
When the expression per ihonlh -
used 1t means the Ordinary business
month of thirty days, Wv iho.'i,' -
day or February LIST TO u NJ r'D'ua'S
eth. &c IL days, $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Two Questions.
Editor Of The Times pIspatch:

EUIIUT vi = Te 7 It-s'-IOIHI1dtCT'II I
sir,-Will you please answer the follow
ing:
ance when an idlotic negro boy roams a t
large and ffightens tllnid people?
2. Can a man serve on school board
d am W. sh h p'', ,er te New
tom and who Is responsible IL d mani Is
allowed to hold such positions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Finance and Mathematics.
editor Of The Times Dispatch:

Sr--Please publish IN you query col
u The dsrnnnt Of goods al 80 pe p' osi
10 per cent, and 5 per cent, Off, IL s23 Oh.
What Is the list price?
Me IS the rs pe or Mnh hiGseH an{ s5
taxes on personal property being 2 per
and Michigan bonds being assessed at
par value
a. $50 4 10 + .O5) or As off list price
s23.o4. List price % Sa304 i 40 50 sh8. 20.
(a.) .o5 on ll5 50 ,o5 + 1lb, or II, or
.o4ss, or - per cent.
.o7 on LAO = or i LAO, or ID 90 os, or 8
per cent.
Hence the Michigan is the better invest,
ment. 4,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
"Weeded" or "Weed.'

Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-"t have weed the. peanuts, or
have wooded the peanuts which IS COR
rect? D. "
McClelland, Va.
The latter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12

Newport. Va. 49,
No. See Code Of Virginia, section III,
as amended by acts Of Assembly 1875 49,
p. 0t3.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
A Hiring Question.

Editor Of The Times pspa.tseh' III, ~,
o,,d W. hne,ns work February LIST and
quits ,n February eth at noon how much
does A owe b? e,,,psrptR1,p
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
Rainfall This Year.

Editor of THE Tmes-Dispatch:,
Sir,-Please tell me how cuGn raih'iah
~ ~ INQUIRER.
Total precipitation January LIST to June
80, 1903. So.:,o inches more than the normal
1882 inches.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
farmers Sac Of Seed.

Editor of The rimes-D ispatch
Sir,--Pleuse tell me If IA farmer can put
w packages of seeds grown on his lurH