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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few people .KnowHow Useful it IS n
Preserving Health and Beauty.

oy.rvbody knows that charcoal
~ sofast and most efficient disnfcc-
=. -, 80 and purlfier in nature, but few real
,ye ,ts value when taken into the human
svstcm for the sn-ce cleansing purpose
charcoal is a remedy 'that Inc more
YOU take of 1t, the petter' - ',pt q
srnr nj all. hut simply absorbs the gases
aud impurities always present N the
stnmoch and intestines, and carries them
out of the system.
CHARCOAL sweetens the breath after
smoking. drinking or after eating onions
and other odorous vegetables,
Charcoal effectuallS clears ana improves
the complexion. 1t whitens tho teeth and
further acts as a natural and eminently
safe cathartc.
II absorbs the Injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; II
disiufccts the mouth and throat from
the poison Of catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal In one form
or another; but probably the best char
coal and the most for the money Is in
stuart's Absorbent Lozenkes; they are
c COM, of Inc finest powdered Willow
charcoal and other harmless antiseptlcs
| I'm tablet. form, or rather In .ae form or
| large. pleasant tasting lozenges, the char
| coal being mixed with honey
| ,rhe daily use of these lozenges will
| soon tell in a much improved condition
| az the general health, better complexion,
sweetor breath and tpurer blood and the
| heauty of 1t Is that no possible harm can
| result from their continued use, but on
the contrary. great benefit
| Tuffalo physician. In speaking of the
! benefits of charcoal says ~ advise
| Stuart's Absorbent IIozenses to All pa
| tients suffering from gas IN the stomach
| and bowels. and II clears the complexion
| and purifies the breath, mouth and
/ ,1,n hn1i "a tho liver Is :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
Birthdays Of Notables.

Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sr,-To settle a dispute, will you please
tell US In your Queries and Answers.
when and where the following "Contcd'
crate Generals" were bern. J. T.. B.
stuart. fFitzhugh Lee. and ". II. +. Lee
also who was Mrs. General Stuart before
her marriage?
j. f. b. Stuart was born in Patricl'
county Virginia. In 1888
Mrs Stuart before her marriage was
Miss Flora Cook. daughter OF PHILIP
sydney Cook.
Fitzhugh Lee was born at claremont
Nov. 10. 1895.
". Fl. II. Lee was born at Arlington
the Lee homestead. on May 81, 1887.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
The Cluverius Trial.

Editor of The Times Dispatch:
sir,-Please answer through your Times
Dispatch:
First. where can get a copy of the
trial OF Cluvcrius. Ham Yeats and
others?
Second and. II all trials that goes i.
the Court of Appeals are copled, and II !
can get them and oblige?
A READER.
/. The trial of Cluverius was published
In pamphlet form. but the pamphlets are
now very rare. The report of the trial
ca be seen in the files OF the Dispatch
in this office. AS otHam Yeats, we are
not Informed.
q. All cases disposed Of In the Court Of
Appeals are reported either by manu-
script, or in the published Reports.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
HoW,s THIs9

we offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any ease OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls catarrh Cure,
Il. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known II, J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
cut any Obligations made by their firm,
NEST & TRUAX. Wholesale Drusgists.
Toledo. o, WALDlNi, klNNAN "
MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
g.
Halls catsrrh Cure is taken internally.
acting dirActly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system, Testimonials
sent free, Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

purposes and five cents on the hundred
for pensions, making So cents In all on
every 500 assessed value.
The amount appropriated for the public
schools is a little less than one million
dollars per annum. This does not Include
the appropriations to the University and
other public institutions Of learning.
For the fiscal year ended September
80, 1901, the amount turned over to the
second auditor for interest on the public
debt was s106, 35l,39
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

The Fence Law.

Editor Of The Times-Dispatch:
sir--A owns lands adjoining B.
turns his stock upon his5la to Craze.
AS stock goes on BIS land. 3 turns AS
stock out on the public road. AS land Is
q mart of a big survey and Is In woods
where his stock grazes. " B's land that
adjoins AS is in woods Consequently
AS stock has to go through EI's 3Woo1s
to get; to BIS grass. Please ell us heth-
or it is AS duty to fence his land keep
his stock from BIS pasture or IS. II 3,s
duty to fence his Land oakeep a s. 81, STOCK
off? Please publish answer IN The Tunes
Dispatch. pr,eecpIpER
If tho Board Of Supervisors IN |, Your o r.
ocunty have adopted what is commonly
called "no fence law a cannot turn
Ills stock OUT T. on The e9 n ragse 'h NJ
large exists in the county, - must ie''o'
his crops in. .,,, tt,at o,n
he given to your question,
/ -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
The Duty of a Doctor.

Editor OF The Times-Dispatch:
sir..-Please answer the foilowlng'
i. Can compel doctor by law 10
come to see me when am SICK ana M'i'.
shall his pay be? -,
2, II a farmer brings q miller loaa
OF wheat anG the miller tells the farmer
before lie unloads his grain that ne VIII
give him so much flour and bran for
Certain amount OF wheat-not gave nm
any shorts trich stuif)-can tne lArmer
compel tile miller by law to give a por-
S'o'' = a READER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
The Rate of Taxation,

Editor of The IimesrDispatch;
Sir.-IPlease state the rate OF taxation
per 500. in Virginia. Also amount al
iptted for eduoa tional PURPOSES,
Also THE per annum charge for state
debt, If convenient state charge for the
insane, and pensions. and the criminal
charge. fs
The tan rate in virginia this year Is
20 cents on the hundred for general prr-
poses; 10 cents on the hundred for school
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
BriigIlts' disease
AND
diabetes,

Bloatlns, Gravel, Dull Back Ache,
Kidney Diseases, Urinary Affections
cured by taking Stuart's Gin and Buchu
The worst forms OF Kidney and Bladder
Trouble, after every intelligent remedy
Stuarts Gin and l3uchu, IT is a bland. de-
lightfully pleasant tasting medicine thar
acts directing on the Kidneys and bladder,
quickly draining out every impnritS, heal
ms and strsngihening the Kidneys, giving
Buchu Invariably cures Srights, Disease
and Diabetes even when the patient had
given up hope, or where they had been
tapped 10 drain off the accumulated
DISEASED KIDNEY SYMPTOMS,
Agonizing pains IN the back, swollen legs
or abdomen. DISCHARGES from the urethra,
neuralgta, Of the bladder. burning senSa-
lion or difficulty in passing water, also
a. frequent desire or even involuntary dis
charge of the urine, catarrh Of the blad-
der, stone IN the bladder, disagreeabe
odor OF the urine, scanty and hightcol-
pred, rheumatism, with aches and pains
IN bones and hack, Death may freduenr-
ly follow these symptoms,
take stuart's Gin and Buchu, and iS You
win be restored 10 health. and Your Kid
neys and bladder perfectly cured. Stpart'a
cleanRes the bladder, removes all obstnc.
lions from the Kidneys and urethra makes
the blood pure, The highest Grade kid
ney remedy made Thoroughly tested for
,ast 20 years In hospitals and private prac,
lice druggists or by express 81 SAM;
PIE BOTTLE. also circular, giving somt
OF the many cures made; FREE, by writ
ing stuart Drug CO. Atlanta Ca speela
srrR Rl1Y '' BRuG co, si7 East BroaS
street. Call or write Stusri's Gin anC
Bnchn sent ~ express
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
Yes, IN the State Library,
Panama Hats.

Editor, Of The Times Dispatch,
sir,-Will you kindly give me recipe
for cleaning and bleaching a Panama
hat? ~,
We might give recipe for there are
several, but we might cause our cores
pondent to spoil his hat. $50 We advise
him to send the precious thing to his
halter and have the cleaning done by an
expert.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
Ground Squirrel Church.
Editor Of The Times Dispatch;

Editor Of The Timcs-Dlspatch;
sir.-Isn't subscriber" Just little off
about old Ground Squirrel Church! 4
t,piscopalians. However that may he
Mr.. Campbell did not secede from the
'Presbyterian, church till 1872, think. and
it must have been a good many years
later before he had sufficient following in
Hanover TO build church, waited to
see IL some one would reply.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
History ofthef Negro.
III ,r,e Timess.pisnatch:

Editor OF The &-I1FnesiD1!tss}dh''se"p w
fsjr.-1vil you kindly tell me II there are
any books pu blished. and where i can
get them, that give an authentic history
III the negro in Am erica?
Where can i secure statistics OF the
money that has been expended FOR his
.edueation? :. ,-,,-y,,,
Yes. In the State Library.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
Cows on the Public Highway.

Editor of The Times Dispatch: -,
Slr,--Please answer In your query col
umn what the law is In regard 70 cows
IN the public road and whether one may
claim damages II COWS 30 throusn sates
nm ara standing open have reference
TO Orange county. ,,rr,
our Supreme Court in the case OF
fPoindexter against May decided that
man could not turn his cnttle upon the
public highway with the intention that
they should go upon neighbor IN
conntv ar district where no fence law
was in operation. man must keep
his cows enclosed. The fact that gates
arc open or shut does not change the
matter any way as to damage. Where
cattle are permitted by law to range at
large, people must fence in their crops
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
Famous Notices,

Editor Of Tho Times fDispatch;
.sir,-Wlll you kind III givetin your paper
Of, Sunday next, the notices Pr the DUKE OF
wellington, Drar]borough and Manches'
ter and oblge n constant reader.
II. P. B.
Wellington's: "NirtutIs fortuna comes"
Fortune the. companion of.girtue."
Marlborough S: "Fiel pepodes, dlchndo"
Faithful the unfortunate"
Manchesters: Disponelldo me non
,mutando me-" by disposing Of me, not
by changing me-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-24
THE CURIOUS MoONFISH.

or the moonhsh It may De said that.
though when landed and prosaicaIly
cooked IL is a solid and dainty one. yes
when seen in the water il is esthetic.
indeed in its aspect. Its shape is not
unlike the moon. round as my shield
of Norval's cncc popular declaration.
while the hue is Of that pale silvery
sheen which so many poets have sung
none better than the terse and satrical
Samuel Butler when. for a few lines. no
really mounts Pegasus. Indeed. both in
shape and transparent silvcriness. weir%
in aspect the mooufsh is most like its
name. and certainly curious enough 10
astouish any unaccustOmed fisherman
who. if angling at night. might feel that
the wcirdness surpassed TIE picturesque
ness. Then there is a curious denizea,
indeed. OF the same waters in the yellow
angelfsh. which, by the way. has more
elegant name than is the custom with
Florida folklore. This is a cleaning
creature of vivid iridescent blue and yei-
low. Fat in build with the sides ending
in slender shafts which remind one of
swallows wings. on the head is cir
Clet or ring OF color. from which IL Is
termed the anEelfis!: Yet FISH OF more
peculiar frame il would not be easy to
find
Indeed. The shape OF most of the tToP-
zeal fish is as much a reason for term
ing them curious 10 our northern eyes rs
are their radiant and varied hues. Some
have compared the mOoBtiSh 20 q trans
parent sheen OF tortoise shell.
BY way Of contrast to this exquisite pic
ture there may be mentioned anOthcg
Florida fsh which is the precise anti
thesis. being huge in size and grim of as
pect-the sawfish. which Is of elongated
frame. emphatic fms and tail. and with
a long. serrated. bony projection from
the Jaw. which is edged on both sides
] in the fashion OF sSW-a sort OF night
mare OF fish The record sawfish
we believe. is one which was caught by
D famous Florida fisherman, and weigh
cd CO9 pounds. This sort OF angling. like
that for tarpon and others. does not stir
much enthusiasm in the average angler,
/ who prefers his prizes little and good.
bur would seem more 10 be1t the sports
men Of BrobdinEnag.-Lo Globe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-24
NATIONAL DANCES At
THE HIBERNIAN BALL
Irish Flag Awarded to Sixth
Division.

The seven united divisions OF th-
National Order Of Hibe1nians of Wash
ington gave their first ball last night
in the Washington Light Infantry
Armory. over two thousand guests were
present. The grand march. which opened
the ball. was lead by T. T Moran, dis
trict president A green silk banner
which bore the gold harp of ireland. was
presented 10 the sixth division by John
J. DOlan. The banner was offered as
a prize TO the division selling the
largest number OF tickets TO the ball.
J. Frank O'Meara. president OF the
sixth division. received the banner and
expressed the thanks of the division n
a short speech.
Among the regular dances on the pro-
gramme were several irish dances, jigs
and reels. that were heartily enjoyed by
the natives OF the Emerald Isle
The executive committee in charge OF
the ball were Charles W. Boyle, chair
man; Morris J. Collect. Patrick II.
Gallagher, John II. Bradley. J. p. DyDn,
William E. Carr. and II. f. Crawley
There are over / 100 members of the
National order OF Hibernians in Wash
ingtOn. This number does not include
the Ladies' Auxiliary Society
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-24
CORCORAN CADET CORPS
OBSERVES 10Th BIRTHDAY

The Corcoran Cadet Corps. Company
A. Second Battalion, D. c. y. G.. gave
a banquet last night at the Barton in
celebration of the twentieth anniversary
Of the formation of the company. which
was named in honor OF the late w. w.
Corcoran. Capt in Edwards presided.
DR.. Elmer Southron. one Of the found
ers OF the company, and Alfred Berger.
also an early member Of the oTganiza-
ton. were the chief speaker. Captain
Edwards and Lieuts. Charles a. Meyer
and Logan Prosise also spoke.
Among those in attendance were Capt.
r. c. Edwards. First Lieut. Charles A
Meyer. Second Lieut.. Logan Prosise. F.
NJ. Collins. Robert Lockhead. W. L.
Hazard. oscar Walters. Frank For
roster. II. G. Malone. John L. Schuergcr.
Charles W. Bouvct. W A. Bowling. J.
e Biefeld. j. F. Boyle, II. y. Barnhoit.
a. a. Burroughs. L. /. Berger. G. T.
Boyd. w. c. Carter. z. w Clements.
W A. Cady. W. r. Collins. George
Dreager. W. A. Donovan. G. S HeTner.
f. G. Haywood. b. Shoemaker. H. T
Shceby. f. &. Hunter. E S Handiboe.
William Handiboe. Marcus Hurd. A. u.
Hollidge. T G. Iglehart. Frank Lock
head. p. T. Latimer. T. NJ Lewis. J. n
Mitchell. ". l. Nash. G. a. Pearson. +
=. Rickentacker. G.. NJ. Ricketts,. G. J.
Tucker, and c. T. Vollten.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-24
ALASKANS SEEK RELIEF
THROUGH LEGISLATION
J. w. Ivey Calls on the President Re
gar1ing the Matter.

J. W Ivey. Of Valdez. Alaska. who
was chosen by the chambers OF com
merce and boards OF trade Of all the
principal Alaskan towns to act as their
representative here. had conference
with the President at the White House
Offices yesterday He called TO urge the
necessity OF land laws FOR the people
who have gone 10 Alaska TO become set
tiers. but who have no way of getting
title TO the lands they have taken up;
20 secure appropriations for lighthouses
along the routes Of main travel. and
other similar matters Of pressing i'm
portance.
There are 1OO. 600 people now in Alaska
Mr. Ivey told the President who pay
nearly a half million dollars annually in
taxes. yet they have no Delegate in
Congress and lack the necessary leEis-
lation and appropriations to protect
their lives and their legal rights.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-24
MILK VS.. RUM IN SWEDEN.

Hot milk is becoming a dangerous
competitor OF the liquor traffic ia Stock
holm Prof. Curt Wallis is a warm cham
pion OF the idea Of combating the LIQUOR
evil with the aid OF milk. and recon-
mends the method introduced by Miss
Utrech in Stockholm.
This is quite simple. Just an automatic
contrivance, something on the order OF
the slot machine so peculiar to America
where for a small cOin--5 Cere-a quar-
ter OF a liter Of milk heated 10 20 de-
grccs Celsius can be secured.
The experiment was begun last winter
with two machines. In four months IS
000 mugs OF hot milk had been disposed
Of The experiment was considered so
successful that iour more machines were
added this winter.
The purpose Of Miss Utrech was TO
supply night workers and those who
went 10 work early in the morning with
stimulating and warming beverage.
and 20 guard against the temptation OF
visiting me liquor joints
Prof. Wallis is of the opinion that the
idea viii be adopted al over Sweden and
other countries, and viii prove an I'M
told blessing not only TO workiugme n.
but 20 the world at ge.-MinneapoIis
Journal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-24
Lenten Services in Various Churches.

Lenten Services IN various Churches-
Special services will be held tomorrow
in the local Catholic aud Episcopal
churches. Ia the evening Rev. c. Ernest
Smith. OF Washington. will deliver ser
mon at St Johns Church. At Trinity
Catholic Church masses will be cele-
brated at s. Z. S. and 3. and in the even
ing at Z 90 bencdiction will be chanted-
At the 8 O'Clock mass the ashes viii be
blessed and will then be distributed after
each service. Rev. Father David Hill
house Buell.. s j.. of Georgetown Uni
verslty, viii deliver sermon az the
evening service
Throughout the Lenten season special
services Will be held at Trinity every
Wednesday and Friday evening. benc-
diction and a sermon on the former day.
and Way OF the Cross on Fridays Some
OF the best speakers at the Georgetown
University will deliver the Wednesday
evening sermons
Special music will be performed by an
augmented choir for the services. a
boys choir will soon be organized TO sing
on the altar during Holy Week under
the direction Of Prof. George Herbert
Wells.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-24
Have You Rheumatism, Liver, or Bladder
Trouble?
To Prove What SWAMP ROOT the Great Kidney Liver and
Bladder Remedy, viii do for YOU, all Readers May
Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.
Trouble i?

ing. rheumatism. bloating irritability.
vermont feeling. lack OF ambition, loss
OF hesh, sailow complexion.
III yoUr watc-. when allowed 10 remain
undistur1ed ia a glass or bottle FOR
twenty four hours forms a sediment or
settling. o. has a cloudy appearance. it
is evidence that your Kidneys and blad-
der need immediate attention
n taking swamp Root you afford
natural help 20 Nature. for Swamp Root
Us tho most perfect healer and gentle aid
TO the Kidneys that is known 10 medical
science.
swamp Root is the great discovery OF
DR.. Kilmer The eminent kidney and
bladder specialist. Hospitals use IL
with wonderful success in both slighl
and 1Svere c1ses- Doctors recommend 20
go Their patients and use il IN their own
families. because they recognize in
Swamp-Root the greatest and most sue
cessfuI remedy.
II YOU have the slightest symptoms Of
kidney or bladder trouble. or If there is
a trace of it in your family history send
at once 20 DIR. Kilmer q Co. Bingham
ton. y. Y. who viii gladly send vau free
b. mail. Immediately. without cost to
you. a sample bottle Of swamp Root and
book OF wonderful swamp Root testi-
moniaIs- BE sure TO say that YOU read
this generous offer IN The Washington
Daily Times
II you are already convinced thar
Swamp Root is what you need. YOU can
purchase the regular soc and 81 size bot
ties ar drug stores everywhere Don't
make any mistake. but remember the
name Swamp Root DIT KIImer q
swamp Root. and the address. Bingham
ton, n Y. on every bottle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-24
VALUABLE DONATION TO
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Volumes Owned by PreSi-
dent Jackson.

The Library Of Congress has just re-
ceived a gift of unusual Importance and
Significance. Il is the collection OF pa
pers OF President Jackson which were in
the possession Of Montgomery Blair.
Postmaster General in President Lin
coins Cabinet and on his death passed
to his four Woodbury. Blair.
Gist Blair, Montgomery Blair. and Mrs
stephen o. Richey It is they who have
now. with notable public spirit. pre-
scented them TO the Library or Congress.
They are very volumincus. comprising
thousands of manuscript pieces and vol
umes. and in fact at one time filed sew
eraI barrels and various chests They
include not merely letters TO and from
General jackson. but muster rolls. mill
tary reports. and various memoranda.
They run back prior TO the year 1909.
and come down TO the time Of Jackson 5
death in 1915. The most important OF
them are from 1912 on.
They have been received by the Lii
brary. but cannot for some time be made
accessible. since they will have 20 be
gone over carefully in detail before ac-
cess viii be safe and practicable The
gift is. however, so notable a c. that
information Of it is published now.
The letter Of gift is as follows.
1851 Pennsylvania Avenue. Wash
ingtOn. ID. Q, February %. 1903.
Herbert Putnam. esq. Librarian OF
Congress
MY dear sir: We inherited from our
father the late Montgomery Blair. a col
lection Of papers and manuscripts con-
sisting principally of official and per-
scnal correspondence Of Andrew Jack
son. also memoranda and reports writ
ten by Andrew Jackson and others re-
lating to his time and various incidents
/ in his career. It occurs to US that these
papers. relating as they do TO person
ages and events 50 important in our
national history. should be in a perma-
nent place OF deposit where they would
be well cared for. properly classified
Z indexed fled. and with the aid OF ex,
( ports be made accessible to historical
investigators
The Library Of Congress being the Ma
/ tional Library. and having an absolutely
safe building with ample accommoda-
tons expert service and with the duty
and inclination to make the material in
/ its custody useful TO students, and hav-
/ ing already a considerable mass Of moa-
uscript material relating to American
history has seemed TO US the natural and
fitting depository. We have therefore de-
cided 10 give this collection OF papers to
! the Library Of Congress. and by this in
strument 90 convey to the said Library
/ all our right. title and interest therein.
I conditionally on the papers being accept
ed by you on behalf of the Library for
! the purposes ard uses as hereinbefore
stated u is possible we may make
further contributions TO these papers.
We wish the collection TO be known as
the Montgomery Blair Collection and
entered as a gift from us as his children
Yours very truly.
''MINNA BLAIR RICHEY,
MONTGOMERY BLAIR.
-GIST BLAIR
WOODBURY. BLAIR"