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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Exceptional Dress Goods Valued.

Right with the good things in the January White Sale
come some reductions dress fabrics We might call
special IIerngbone Suiting not mentioned in the
and reduced from $500 to yard It IS reg
lar taiors CLOTH inches wide and being the weight
for nned and skirts will make ideal fabric for the early
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Engraving.

Nothing daintier for white sale
than snowy card with fine engrav-
ing on it. Did you overlook yours at
Chris tmaS?
, 1903-12-30

1t was Saturday night, and, owing
to the temporary absence of his wife, 1t
fell to Mr.. Brown to attend to the usual
process of giving his ~eight-year-old son
a bath and putting him to bed. He Lad
left his evening paper with a mans re-
luctance and had hurried matters alopg
with more speed than the little chip
was accustomed to. However, he dh-
dured it without a protest until Y
came to the prayer. 1t was his haM
aftcr aSow i Iay me ~ ASK me divine
blessing upon a long list of relatives
and friends, calling each by name.
"Please, God" he began, "bless papa
and mamma, grandpa and grandma
and Aunt Edith and Uncle George
and'- A pause. His father, thinking
to curtail the list of beneiciaries, softly
insinuated an amen" Not needing
the interruption, the little supplicant
drew a long breath and continued,
"And Aunt Alice and Cousin Annie and
and Again his father said "Amen."
This was more than flesh and blood
could stand, and, lifting his little head,
he exclaimed, with tears of indignation,
Papa, who's running this prayer, you
or me ?"--Harper's Monthly.
, 1903-12-30
EXCITED OVER NOTHING.
A Little Honeymoon Incident That
Rumed Mr.. NewIySed's Temper.

RULED Mr.. NewIywed's Temper.
REALLY, my dear, you know | haven't
the slightest desire to find the least bit
of fault, but didn't you almost recog-
nize that very ordinary, foreign look
ing nan at the corner table as we came
out of the dining room? II thought
you smiled and nodded-just a mite.
you know. Pm probably mistaken.
Surely he can be no acquaintance
"Well not exactly an acquaintance,
Wendell, darling. Sometimes we meet
people who-that is-it's no matter, l
guess"
But, Evelyn, | ought to know, !
think. He gave you a most admiring
survey-fairly took you in from head to
foot-and his insolent grin of satisfac-
ton was-well, some men would have
stopped right there and pulled his in
quisitive nose"
"That wouldn't have done at all,
Wendell. | suppose he had a right to
look at me. | hope he was pleased"
"Pleased! Evelyn Scott-I mean Smith
what earthly right has that creature
to be pleased with my wife's appear
ance? That's what | want to know.
I've a right to demand an explanation.
How many strange men who are not
exactly acquaintance am booked to
run up against? All, you blush! !
should think"-
"Do not get heated, Wendell. Per-
haps the blood did go to my face a tri-
fe. I'm not accustomed to this style. of
criticism. What right had he? you
asked. All the right in the world.
There!'
"And you, a bride of two weeks
stand there and tell me this?"
81 stand here and tell you this! I'll
tell you more. That mani won't call
him a gentleman-actually has had his
arm about me. You demand explana-
tons. You shall have them. Go ahead
with your questions. No necessity OF
growing apologize"
"I'll just ask one, Mrs. Smith. Who
is this persona
"Why, Wendell, love, he's only the
ladies' tailor who made this gown !
have on. OF course he couldn't help
eying ii. How foolish we are, Wendell
There was nothing to get so excited
over, was there Y"-New York Times.f
, 1903-12-30
A Queer Touch.

Last week." said jenkins, Il had
the queerest touch to which | have
ever beer subjected. A man evidently
in the last stages of consumption came
into my office and said:
"'You know - mentioning a client
of mine who is in the undertaking bust
ness.
81 told him | did.
".Well.' he said. he is holding an in
surance policy on my life for 500. It's
a cinch that that policy will be payable
In a week or ten days at the most.
Meantime | need $40. If you will ad-
vance me $40 | will give you a due bill
against the policy. If you can't collect
In ten days you can charge interest -
New York Times.
, 1903-12-30
Behind Her Back.

Don't you think" asked Mrs. Old
castle, that Mrs. Scaddsleigh's embon-
point is rather getting the better of her
latelyY"
SIS it?" her hostess asked. 81 knew
she was 4 steady golf player, but
didn't know shed took up any of these
other games. Josiah thinks it would
be more to her credit if she looked aft
err her children a little now and them"
Chicago Record-Herald.
, 1903-12-30
Luck Favored Him.

Barnes-Do you eve meet Stryker
nowadays?
Howes-Yes. | saw him day before
yesterday, but l didn't have any talk
with him.
Barnes-You are not on bad terms
with him?
Howes-Oh, no. l saw him first,
that's all.-Boston Transcript.
, 1903-12-30
K

Cobwigger-I thought l gave you
money the other day to buy Christmas
presents for your friends?
Mrs. Cobwigger-I know you did, my
dear; but the things l bought are so
lovely I've decided to keep them for
myself.-Smart Set.
, 1903-12-30
He Knew That

"Do you think" inquired the ~inquisi-
tive man, that a college education
pays?"
"Well," replied the man who had just
paid a tuition bill for his son, "Ill bet
it pays the college. "-Philadelphia Ledg-
er.
, 1903-12-30
TODsy's Full Name.

Mamma, what is Topsy's other
name?"
'Topsy in the play? | don't know,
dear. l guess she hasn't any ether
name. It's just Topsy, that's ALL"
"Oh, she has another namei | heard
papa speak it yesterday, but | can't
think of it now. Oh, yes, l remember!
It's Topsy Turvy."-Kansas City Jour-
nal.
, 1903-12-30
Slow.
man YOU ever
ington Star

"Who's the slowest man you eyer
knew?'
"a chap in New York. He fell out
of u third story fiat window and did
not reach the ground for an hour"
"How was that?"
HE caught in a tree at the second
story and went in to visit some
friends. "-Detroit Free Press.
, 1903-12-30
A Wager Lost.

"She's a treacherous thing" assert
ed the girl in blue.
"How is that?" asked the girl in
gray.
"Why, we fixed it up between us
the she wac t. pefl1sa-hin-if no PRO
posed, and then | made a bet with him
that she would"
"Well?"
"Well, she didn't."-Brooklyn Eagle.
, 1903-12-30

aren't you going to play that piece
the lady just requested?" asked the
musician.
mo-" answered the bandmaster.
But three or foul people have asked
for it."
THAT'S true. l have observed that
when a composition is requested by
three or four people a day there are
several thousand who would pay more
rather than hear it any more."-Wash-
ington Star.
, 1903-12-30

"Custom made pants" s~oliloquized
the professor, observing a sign in a
clothier's window. did it? Well, Gus
tom was in mighty small business
when it cut pantaloons down to pants"
Chicago Tribune.
, 1903-12-30
Charcoal Eph,s Daily Thought.

l got a whole lot OBJ faith in my fell
low man; but. all de same, | dom LAX
t. see Brudder Simpson put his thumb
SO fab down on the inside of de col
lecshun basket, Mistah Jackson.-Bal
t1more News.
, 1903-12-30
GIVE AND TAKE.

We grovl about the tips We give
The porter and the waiter
And think from their demands we will
Go bankrupt sSJn or later.
But still the tips that cost us most.
We find in many cases.
Are those we take ourselves-upon
The market and the races.
philadelphia Ledger.
, 1903-12-30
Noble Resolve.

II wish you would eat the things I
cook for you, George. dear"
"Of course. darling. l have often told
you | would die to make you happy
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
, 1903-12-30
Wednesday, December 80, 1903.
Be Quick.

Not a minute should be lost when a
child shows symptoms of Group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes .hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. 1t never fails, and
is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by Cohen Bros. Wildwood; G. w.
Dougherty, Anglesea; M. l.. Branin,
Holly Beach.
, 1903-12-30
A Victim of Providence.

SHERIFF sold you out O. house an
homer"
"Oh, yes; but Providence fixed him."
"Providence?"
Eyes; hurricane bowed the house
down two minutes after he had levied
on it!'-Atlanta Constitution.
, 1903-12-30

Aren't your guests rather late in ar
riving?"
"Of course they are, auntie. should
never forgive them if they were on
time."-New York American.
, 1903-12-30

She She's really too young to go
shopping alone.
He-Yes, she is rather IMPRESSIONS
bIo
, 1903-12-30
ow do you mean?

He-She's liable to get excited and
buy Observation-Disclosures Press.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-17
A Boys vlcte. y.

Crossroads, Tenn. Sept. 14th.-Or.
ira Young, the ten-year-old 1on Of Les
ter Young of this place. is a bright
boy, and one who is very well liked
by all who know him.
For some years Orbra has suffered .
great deal with a form of Kidney Trou-
BILE which was very annoying. and
which made him miserable all the
time. He had to get up three or four
times every night, almost all his life.
His father heard Of a remedy called
Dodo's Kidney Pills, and bought some
for the little fellow with the result
that he is now completely cured Of
the old trouble. He says:
"Dodd's Kidney Pills soon gave me
great relief. and now I can sleep All
night without having to get up. We
will alwa.s praiCe Dodd's Kidney,
Pills"
There are many children suffering
from Kidney and Urinary troubles.
These disorders should De promptly
corrected. Dodd's Kidney Pills is .
safe and sure remedy for all such de-
rangements.
Master Orbra Young conquered his
troubles and made well boy of him
self by using Dodd's Kidney Pills. and
aly one may do the same by the same
means.
Parents should see to It that their
children are given fair chance In
life. and there is nothing that can
undermine the health of a growing
child as much as Kidney and Urinary
arrangements.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-17
GET TING HIS
FORM BACK

For several days after my arrival
at the shack on the hillside, where
was supposed to repose, sit in the
cleaning and listen to farm talk be-
cause 1t was not wearing on the brain
also listen to Clara pestering High
water on the organ for her steady,
had noticed an elephantine figure that
came numbering down the left side of
the road every morning when the men
started work in the field opposite
had also noticed with what delibera-
tfon that same figure came to the rail
1ence. crossed it's arms upon the top
rail. lifted its left foot to the lower
rail-, and posed there in all the glori-
/ fication of fesh-laden soul, enjoying
things without further effort.
Finally began to ask questions.
who is that individual over there
who seems to be happy though doing
nothing?"
You mean Lehm Pembroke? Yes.
that's him; allus does it this time of
year, when the men work. He's just
watching them work, that's all, while
he's getting his health back. Lem was
oPAJ ouSC, pclOIc ne WcHL W DduudBO
to put the war down. Since then he
bain't been we'll"
"Ah! A veteran of the affair be-
tween Spain and the United States ?"
$50 he says; says he had a hefty
hand in putting the thing down. But
he says he lost his health and it hain't
never come back since. He can't
work no more, poor Lem!"
The next morning Lemuel got on
the job earlier than usual, and start
ed over to investigate the affair. TAX
ing a position on the fence close by,
approached the subject by saying:
Mice crop of OATS
Lemuel peeled his China blue eyes
at me; l had disturbed him, and his
face showed it. He fastened his gaze
upon the workers, changed footrests
and said nothing.
"Oats will not be very dear this sea
son ii all the crops turn out as good
as this. friend" continued.
Il d. know"
1.-THE boys over there are buckling
down to work getting in oats while
the sun shines. Did you ever notice
how kind nature was to weak frail
/ humanity" l asked. trying to pry
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-17
CHAPTER TX.
The BeIlona,

Inc beIIond.
The pleasure craft Pope had board
ed was by no means a rich one. Her
name was the Bellona; she was from
Terceira; the countess and two nieces
had been left to winter among the
oranges and sweet winds of an is
land.
The Earl had several occasions to
go home: one was a parliamentary
need, and 10! behold his lordship's
stately figure in the thick of his das-
tardly crew, being rowed away by pi.
rates to little armed brig, while
che two captains sacked his vessel.
But they found very little. The
hairy scoundrels grew wanton in dis
appointment and roared out blasphe-
mics as they smashed the mirrors and
ripped through the cushions with their
cutlasses. 1t was almost dark when
they had secured the available plunder,
among which was a considerable store
Of provisions, fine wine, brandies, and
champagne. and small quantity of
live stock, chiefly poultry. The booty
was taken on board the brig by Crys-
tai.
Pope remained with a few men to
provide for the determination OF the
pleasure craft. In a small carpenters
chest in the forecastle they found an
auger. With this tool one of the sail
ors who understood carpentry, was
dispatched by Pope into the hold there
to drill to starboard and larboard, four
holes under water in the vessels side.
While the wretch was thus employed.
the others lighted lantern and hoist
ed it by the signal halyards to the
main topmast head.
After the holes had been bored, they
all stood minute at the coamings
ofthe hatch to listen to the noise of
the water running in. Then Pope
sings out:
In with us, men,"
And dropping into the boat, they
rowed aboard the brig.
The crew of the Bellona were
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-17

mass<d In the forepart. 1t went swift
, 1y about that the schooner had been
scuttled; and the pirates overhung
the bulwarks waiting for her to go
down. At last she sank. She had
filled rapidly. and the melting out of
her shadowy shape, and the downward
flight OF her lantern and its sudden
extinction in the smoky gloom which
overlay the sea. made an ocean vision
that had enough of awe, mystery and
terror in 1t to subdue into brief si-
lence even the swarm OF rough black
guards who watched.
The brig was rounded away for the
course which John Spaniard was to
traverse. and Captain Pope. stepping
up to the Earl. made him a polite
bow, and begged the honor OF his com
pany at supper in the cabin.
The nobleman followed the captain
and they sat down to I meal of cold
food which had been plundered from
the snow. Champagne and wine were
put upon the table by the cabin man:
the Earl knew to whom those bottles
had belonged.
Wouiu Joh' Sopeaih ioPc,
as / gather your name is," he said,
ito tell me how you propose l am to
return home, and when?"
I'VE must wait upon the chances OF
the sea. my lord" replied Pope in his
pleasantest manner. Your person is
safe"
The Earl made a stiff motion with
his head.
We're ill-used gentlemen" says
Crystal. breaking In with n hccough.
Would have us starve ashore when
there are plenty OF rich pearly oys-
ters washing along at sea waiting for
our cutlasses to open them?"
"You do not spare your fellow.coun-
trymen?' says the Earl.
I'VE have none," answered Pope.
grimly. Poverty has no country.
This is excellent champagne; let me
fill your lordshlp's glass"
where are you bound to. gentle
men?" said the Earl.
ITO the devil fear!" answered
Pope. "Clenr that stun up" continued
he, addressing the cabin man, and
put fiddles upon the table"
The supper was ended. Crystal,
with a bottle OF champagne In his
head. withdrew to his narrow couch.
Pope said:
Il little thought this humble cabin
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-17
Make the Desert Bloom.

The first National Irrigation Con-
gress was held at Salt Lake City in
1891, the home of the first example of
American irrigation by the Anglo
Saxon race-Mormon irrigation forty
four years before. In 1891 about three
and one-half million acres were under
irrigation in the arid regions, all
through private enterprise and coop
erative effort. To-day there are nearly
eight million acres irrigated, and the
West stands at the threshold of a
mighty development through govern
ment irrigation. There are now fif-
teen million dollars in the United
States treasury awaiting expenditure
for the construction of great dams and
canals in the Western states and ter
ritories.
The coming irrigation congress will
be the eleventh convention of that
body and will meet in Ogden, Utah,
September Is next.
The intermediate congresses have
been held at various points through
out the arid region. The second con-
gress was held at Los Angeles and
was attended by representatives from
Great Britain, Canada, Australia, In
dia Russia, France, Mexico and Peru.
The third irrigation congress met at
Denver, the fourth at Albuquerque, n.
NJ, and the fifth at Phoenix. Arizona.
1t is something of a coincidence that
he Phoenix congress- should have been
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-17
Ape-like Tree owelIers.

A Melbourne correspondent OF the
London Chronicle says that the admin
istrator of British New Guinea reports
the discovery OF an extraordinary tribe
OF marshland dwellers in the island OF
Papua. Owing to the swampy grounds
and tangled underbrush. walking and
canoeing are almost impossible. The
native dwellings are built in trees. and
as a result OF the conditions existing.
the natives are gradually losing the use
of their lower limbs and are unable to
walk on hard ground without their
feet bleeding. Their bodies have de-
veloped enormously. while their legs
and thighs have become atrophied. In
figure and carriage they are ape-like.
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-17
HARD CAVALRY RIDB
GENERAL BALDWIN MARcHEO
FAR.
Rough Tour in Wyoming-TrsopS
ers Help Haul Wagon Train.

Buys Horse Ridden by the PresIdent-A
Rough Tour in Wyoming-Trsops
| ers Help Haul Wagon Train.
General Frank Baldwin, commander
OF the Department of the Colorado, ha6
purchased thehorse ridden by Presideuo
| Roosevelt from Laramie to Cheyenne
which that accomplished horsemaA
pronounced the best horse he had evsa
ridden, says the Denver Republicans
General Baldwin holds the same opin~
ion after riding him 100 miles in lesD
, than six days In an unsettled country
without trails, and up the sides a
seemingly impossible mountains. All
this was done on a practice march
with seventy-f1ve troopers from Fort
d. A. Russell
Teddy" the horse. will be christ
ened with the name of Pandapatan.
This is the principal stronghold of tho
Filipinos in Mindanao, the capture q
which won star and fame for Gener-
al Baldwin. The animal was pur-
chased last week in Laramie from Ja
w. Ernest. 1t is large iron gray
full of life and of splendid speed.
On top Of the rides made by Prest-
dent Roosevelt and General Miles the
trip just made by General Baldwin
with his troop of cavalry makes his
tory in endurance contests. The gen
eral is over sixty years old and has
seen active and arduous life in tho
field. The trip was made in the heart
of the Medicine Bow forest reserva-
ton where for miles there were NO
trails and at times the route went up
| the sides of mountains so steep that
thirty men had to hold the wagon in
the train with ropes as well as the
sixteen mules necessary TO make the
trip. The smallest days work was
twenty-seven miles and the greateso
was forty-five miles. The entire dis
tance covered was 160 miles, and it
was done in five days and half, lack
ing two hours.
Il wSnted to make tour of the
reservation" said General Baldwin,
with view Of looking into it's possi-
bilities for army maneuvers. 1t is .
beautiful country and ideal for the
purpose we might require. There II
plenty of hay and grain. In fact, We
did not have to carry any forage with
us at all, and when we camped We
were able to provide ourselves with
all the fresh meat and vegetables We
wanted. excepting on one night when
we were in the mountains. l also
wanted to show the men and tho
| younger officers that there is no such
thing in the army as the impossible
The most difficult march that we had
was a cutoff that necessitated going
right up the side of the mountain.
There were no trails, and we had to
make road by tumbling rocks ana
trees from the path and in some cases
cutting our way through. The wagon
had to be hauled by sixteen mules
once or twice, and thirty of the troop
! ers had to hold the vehicle and the
mules in place with ropes.
Give me the American soldier ev-
cry time," said the veteran, for
pluck, endurance and intelligence.
That was as tough a trip as has been
made, probably and on the last day
we marched forty-five miles, into Lar
annie. Every nan was sitting straight
in his saddle. happy and content hale
! and hearty"
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-17
The Two Captains
BY w. CLARK RUSSELL.
Copyright " f.. Copyigh
BY W. CLARK RUSSELL.

would have been honored by the pres.
ence of SO great a nobleman. You
are doubtless fatigued after the events
of the day; would your lordship like
to withdraw"
Where am to sleep?" says the
Earl, with start, revolving his great
nose slowly in survey of the plain
interior.
There" answered Pope, pointing,
"is a comfortable little berth-your
lordship is an old soldier-a bolster
and a blanket"
Lord Fitzgibbon waved his hand,
upon which Pope. strangely enough
for the first time, took notice OF a
very handsome ring.
"My lord" says the captain with a
change of face, Il must trouble you to
give me that ring"
1t seemed for a moment as though
the Earl would expostulate, then with
such countenance as one might con-
transition of fortune is convicted by
the felon he should have sentenced,
he drew off the splendid ruby, and
Captain Pope with bow put it in his
pocket.
See to his lordship's wants." said
Pope to the cabin servant; that S
his BERTH" and he went on deck.
Where are the schooner's people?"
he asked.
Some are below in the tween
decks" was the answer.
Some, including the lords valet,
were forward. The captain OF the
schooner had been knocked about.
"On an empty stomach. as l reckon.
the Diocmed cuss had taken in half a
pint of gin, forced to it by the good
nature of our men. This set him abus-
in of our calm and l hope his left
eye amt been quenched."
did he make good stand?"
"As good as a man can make agin
five too many, himself mucked up with
liquor"
He shall join us if he is a fighter,
said Pope, 'and well send John
adrift. l want moro men"
Gilpin observer., 1903-09-17

the first to declare for the policy OF
national irrigation" and that that
city is likely to be the scene of the
first great government dam-the out
come of the policy and resolutions,
rigidly adhered to by every succeed
ing irrigation congress, in spite of bit
ter fights for cession of the arid lands
to the several states.
The sixth congress was held at Lin
coin, Neb.; the seventh at Cheyenne.
Wyo. the eighth at Missoula, Mont.
the ninth, the first big congress. at
Chicago. ILL.,, and the tenth at Colorado
Springs. Colo.
The Chicago congress had the effect
of bringing the irrigation discussion
into the East and showing its national
aspect-that any great improvement
in any western section would have a
reflex benefit in the eastern part of
the country and that the agricultural
development in the West would mean
an increased market for the products
of eastern manufacturers.
Then came surprisingly strong
fight by the irrigation forces in the
short session of the seth Congress,
tive championship of the cause and
the passage of the irrigation Law in
the following long session. June II,
1902. The early part of August. 1908.
saw the contract let for the first gov
ernment irrigation works under this
law