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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-04-07
Baltimore.

In five years you wouldn't know II
had ever happened -~ Baltimore Amer
/ ica1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
The Public is Eager to Know.

Senator Burton. OF Kansas. the
statesman lately found guilty of con-
duct unbecOmin% Il senator. says in Il
letter to Il friend: IF il could all be
told just a il i>-the absolute truth
it would appall the world. Some time
il VIII all he known" Thomas w
Lawson. of Boston. who testified the
other day in the Bay State gas case
that he and d small group Of other
men made Il profit of $4,000. 900 i'm a
single deal. declared later that he had
UuLerstated those profits by $2O.OOO.-
900. He recalled his own prediction
that the gas hearing would furnish
series e ashlight pictures to which
the United States Shipbuilding fan
dan%o will look like Il midnight silhou-
cite. The appalling facts Of which
Senator burton claims 10 have knoWI-
edge and the gas pictures which Mr..
Lawson anticipates with such conf
dent expectation Will all bc ho~pita bly,
received by an interested public. We
are all concerned to know how SEN
ator iustifieS To his own conscience
the sale Of his influence with the
Washington departments. and what
sort of transactions those were which
~ Il short time showed Il profit of 500.
100000 to- Il very small group of men.
The public. SAYS Ilarpcr'~ Weekly.
i always clad to learn what j. or has
been. going ON. II i getting Il good
deal of profitable information nova
days about politics and about bust
mes from one source CT another. but
most Of it j. still incomplete. and any
brother. cTriU% or otherwise. who has
story To tell viii not lack attentive
hearers. I'm occasional view of the
uudcrNiJc Of things H. extremely in
~tructiye. Especially after q period
of great business and speculative ac-
tivity. the great army of losers are
curinm. ~ know how the winners won.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
As to an Issue.

The New York journal of Com
merce says that if the tariff is 10 be
the i>>ue Of the campaign" il will have
To be made 80 by the democrats. for
lit Is evident that the chief desire Of
the republicans i 10 have the tariff
let alone. and to have their own way
with it without any new mandate Of
the people" The Journal OF Com
merce does not believe that the re-
publican party i just now happily
situated with respect To its tariff po-
sitiuu. and calls attention to its wa
Vering and equivocal policy a To reel
prucitN and To itS vague promises Of
''reyi,ion' Of the tariff by it. friends"
This i interpreted To mean no change
in the republican high protection poll
cy and standing pat" on the doe
trine of legislative favoriti>m. The
same paper says:
The protective tariff has been de
clarcl by one Of IL bcnefciarie> to
he the mother of trusts and the one
effective way of dealing with those
that exercise the power Cf monopoly
in Industry and trade i To- let in the
pressure of Wholesome competition
If - democratic party ha> any issue
upon which il can make a respectable
cent -riS year. It i that of such
revision 4, + the tariff ~ will take away
the protection ny which favored in
tcrc~ts fat:en al the expense OF the
productive industry of Others
Undoubtedly the tariff will he an *
sue, very important one. but in its
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
Robbed the Grave.

y startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia. as fol
lows: Il was in an awful condition. My
skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken.
tongue coated. pain continually in
back and sides. no appetite. growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then l was advised
to use Electric Bitters: to my great
JOY. the first bottle made a decided
Improvement. l continued their use
for three weeks. and am now a well
man. l know they robbed the grave
Of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only zoe, guaranteed
at Iartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

appeal 10 the country the democratic
party viii not be confined to it. But
the journal of Commerce makes a
further suggestion along the line that
il was pursuing when we interrupted:
If it makes that the issue and con-
ducts vigorous contest. without
trimming or wavering. il may not win
against the intrenched power of the
interests and combinations that pro-
lection has fOstere-i. so long a. these
have the benefit of prosperous condi-
lions that continue in spite of them
on account Of the resources and vital
.tE Of the country
We are not. told that the party viii
not win. but that il may not. In other
words. il viii have to take the chance
that all parties must take which sub
nit their CLAIMS for support TO the
voters of the country. 1t i worth
something, however. To- hear the Jour
nal of Commerce. with lis republican
pTOciiyitie>. speak Of the intrenched
power Of the interest. and combia-
tionS that protection has fOStereG."
which have the benefit of prosperous
conditions that exist in spite of them.
ON account Of the resources and vital
ity of the country" We do not be-
iieve that the country i in Il frame of
mind To be >appeG much longer by the
republican pets-the trusts. cumbina-
tons and other favored special inter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

Col. Carey VI. Jones. of Davenport.
Il well-known live stock auctiouecr. in
association with number of other
prominent auctioneer>. will open in
July i'm Davenport school of auc-
Pioneering and oraturN. The aim Of
the school Will be To develop aHcti0H-
ccr> capable of rolling off talk by the
YARD. There will he courses in ora
tory. grammar and other branches.
and a competent specialist in charge
of each department. Col. Jones CON
dUctci sales of fancy cattle in l.
states If the union last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
The Original.

Foley & CO., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Hon
ey and Tar many limitations are offer
ed for the genuine. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any sub
stitute offered. as no other prepara-
ton will give the same satisfaction
1t i mildly laxative. 1t contains no
opiates and is safest for children AND
delicate persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

United states Senator CulInm j. be
ginning his regular talk at Ion" range
Ia the republicans of Illinois about
party Loyalty a. paramount tu every
consideration of patriotism. l. it pos
siblc that The leaders If the grand old
party have already Interpreted the
signs Of the times a. indicating that
the nomination of Dick Yates il prob
able and arc preparing the rank and
file to accept the inevitable without
Il murmur?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
EDUCATIONAL TOUR.
Peoria. ILL.,, to Warrington, ID. C., and Re-
turn April 23. 1904.

Directed by c. II. Vandervort. prin-
cipal of Greeley school. Peoria; $40.
the regular railroad fare. covers every
necessary expense for the week, in
Guiding meals, sleeping car berth.
board in Washington, guides. side
trips. etc. Send for circular giving
detailed information. Allen NJ. Nye.
T. Z. A, Big Four Route. Peoria, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
Stop and Think

II You want To go To Chicago yon
can take one of the C.. NJ. q st. L.
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island a follows: At 1915 n. m.
arriving at Chicago at 500 a. m: at
4:jS p. m. arriving at Chicago at 9:55
p. m. and at 1850 p. M, arriving at
Chicago at 7:JJ m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

James Whitcomb Riley has again
told the tory of the poem "Lconaiu-
ic.' which he wrote and gave to the
world a. pDc'~. But. a / once denied
that | wrote it. am liar anyway
YOU put III" he says. All right. Jim.
just a. YOU Say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

Chicago April ls.-FoHowtrg are the Que n.
ing, highest, lowest and closing ouoIaI,ons
in today's markets:
Wheat
Nav. 92ll 9a'4 921s- 92ls.
July. new. s6il s6sl- 50 u
Sept, new. sl5d; S2ss; Sl1l s2H,
Corn
wav. Elai s2r4. sll4: -
July i994 50as 49ss !Ols.
Sept, ~ 1919 4Sfs; 1914.
Oats.
Nav, 37ll: 391a BIS. 81.
Iulg. 36i4: 37ss-: -: 35ss.
Sept, 311a 3I15; 3 . 3lz4.
Nav II 20. 1870 II On u 90
july, l. ID; u 20; II o.; - Il.
Lard
Nav. 6 - 647--. 6 p H.
July. 81; %; 6.55. 50
MAJ. el7 Ge5 6 -: q
July G55. cas-. 4 IS. e.35
-cc'uts toaas VIII at Is. corn p oats
llj nous - nO6 cattle I0,ODG sheep 81 GOO
;i"s mAtkst Opened ", ak to iCc lover
Light - 6JL5lO mIXeo Itch
RS. - 81 52c good heavy, 81 75a5 Is rougi
heavy sI756csI o..
Cattle natAo. opened weak. IS o DC lower.
sheep market opened weak 10 I0c lower.
Union STOCK wards ga q ~.
Hng 'narkHf weak, 10 Il l5c lower.
I 7014gj
Reeves - - 1851 cows ard heifers l25
GlS4 ~, st5ckerS and fceuers s. lOClSi3O
~ucep market weak.
9og market closed slow at carly prices.
Ia NJ - s as u; uI%ed ana ouLCuc.s e. 20
90 - good neavY, 81 1OD5 20, Tough heavy,
81 7Jtt4 IS
CAttie market closed generally lower.
SEeep market closed steady 70 iCC lower.
Sew So-k StOoxA-
New YORK, April iS The following are II E
,'os'us quotations on the New York stool
exchange:
SugarI2 i Gas 9G9s C. Il. l. & P.2Hl Sout'-
crn Pacific ass b ~ .. 791s AtChlSo1 con
mon IA Atcnisou pfd pa, c. NJ a. 81. ].
Tel. Co. -.... l. & n lnslt g & A. ... Rde.
common I'h can. Pacific 1853. Leather. com
mon go. Is Il T. 46'6 Pacthc Mail $500. L.
;. Steel pid. e0zs. L. =. Steel common IIas,
Penua. ll55z MO. Pacific 92@s Union Pacific
s4ss. coal nd ron 30 Erie common 263s.
wabash pfd 39la Car toundry lsls. c & c.
". Isl. Rep steel ptd., e.. Rep Stsel com
mon ~ New YORK Central 1l6li. Illinois
Central 50ls
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

The OHIO legislature has agreed
upon compromise LEGAL option bill
for municipalities. and. il will be sign
cd by the governor. The bill provides
for local option election ny districts in
municipalities on petition of 40 per
cent of the electors. When an election
is held the result will control for a
period OF two year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

W. Il. Smith. of Grand Rapids is the
champion humori-t. He announces
himself fer the presidency and his
record: There i nothing against me
and | am unknown"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

If wc may he pardoncd for being 80
bold a. to notice the fact. the Chi
cage Chronicle has been - indu~t ri
ousIy engaged in tryin" to mi~lcad The
people of Chicago in regard to the
honor and honesty of states Nttur-
ncy Dcnc,n that il has not in its edi-
t"rial~ mentioned the names of w. !.
Bryan or Mayor Harrison for al least
As hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

Senator Dietrich. Of Nebraska. has
been cNoncrated. Now he can afford
To confer favor on the people of his
state 10y swearing that he'll never do
IA again
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

George +. Nachtwcy. Of Seattle. has
bid for undying fame. He has invent
ed" croyv!c-~ rooster. Thi- rooster
j. no true democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

TERMs-Daily. 10 cents per week Weekly,
per year II advance.
All communications of argumentative
Character, political or religious, must have
real name attached for publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

y spring tonic for the children. Give
chem HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
See them thrive. grow eat and sIeen.
The children's doctor. 3Jc. tea or tab
let form
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

The Patagouians object 10 being
photographed. \ glance at the pict-
ure of one explains why they should
entertain these objections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

Only per cent Of the population in
Russia can read. That's mighty
lucky thing for the ear these days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly AZ 1914 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island, Ill. Entered At
the postofice as second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
Monday, April 10, 1904.

The baseball season i on. All else
j. off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
New YORK, April g The following are Il,
,3os'us quotations on the New York stool
exchange:
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
C"dSy's Quotations on ProvIsIons, Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel.

Rock Island, April lS.-Followlng are the
quotations on the locai market:
Provisions.
butter-Creamery 22c023c. dairy 2Oc.
GgeS-Fresh lie.
Lard 1OC
Live pOuitry-Spring chickens lOc per
pound mems i0c per pound, Iu' keys nc,
ducks Zoe, geese &c
Observation-Disclosures, DOC. OnioIs Sl.5O.
Live stock.
Cattie-Steers $3.50 to s475 cows 1no
neifers $500 TO e40C, calves t3.OO to $3.50
HogS-miXed and butchers a. - To t5..5
Sheep-Y2ariiugs or over $3.50 - a. o..
lambs ei.0O 70 $50
Feet aud Fusl.
Grain-COrn 81 to soc: oats. SIC
Forage-Timothy hay Sl1.50 to tl2; prairie
g 20 1850. straw res
WOODLAND, per load -. so
coal Lump per busae! lIc, SLACK, er
hushel 70
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

BY THE j. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

One fare plus s. for the round trip
to a number of points northwest and
southwest ON April 70. Also very low
une-way rates to number of points
on same date. via the C., Il. l. 81 l.. Ry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If SO. take the South
west Limited on the G.. VI. d St =. at
1880 p. IN. or the early morning train
at $50. You Will be assured of
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

The C.. NJ 4 1t. i. passenger trains
for Chicago ard Kansas City should
prove favoritcs with the guests of the
hotels. a. the passenger depot i so
conveniently Iocatcd-uulv block or
two and you find the finest trains run
ming through Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18

All ID" news all the time - The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

so to san Francisco and Los An
"elrs and return Via C.. Il. |. d p. Ry..
April % 10 May 1. Good TO return
up To June 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-18
TODAY'S MARKETS.

CHICAGO. April ls.-Folow,rg are the open-
ing, highest, lowest and closing ouoIaI,ons
in today's markets:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-19
THREE TIMES ELECTED.
Mr.. Plunkett Again Made Presi.
dent Postal Clerks Association.

The annual convention Of the National
Association Of Railway Postal Clerks
for the third division was held In Wash
ington. D. c.. on last Friday evening.
e. G. Plunkett Of this city, was elected
president for the third term, receiving
S26 votes, over j. G.. coons. OF Baltimore,
lS5. O. s. Woody. of Washington, D..
c., was elected vice president and Il. d.
Gavin. of Washington. was elected secre-
tary. S. Q. Shpe, Of Knoxville, Tenn;
f. d. Gavin, Of Washington, d. CT and
f. "A. Burch, Of Koxboro. N. c.. We're
elected delegates to the national conven.
ton in Boston Mass, which meets in
September next.
This nssociat ton Is doing a vast amount
of good In giving to Its membership OF
over eight thousand railway postal clerks
accident insurance at q nominal cost,
| paying three thousand dollars to ths
1 beneficlarles of each member at death
and giving a weekly indemnity of fifteen
In case or lost time on account OF acct
dent.
This division Of the order is in par
ticularly fine condition, duo to the ener-
setic efforts and efficient management
OF Mr. e. c. Plunkett. Of Richmond,
whose excellent service 10 recognized by
his election the third time tho head Of
the third division.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-19
Shanklin-Scott.
Special to The Times-Dispatch,


BUCKINGHAM, VA, June 1&-NIss
Mrs. Charles A. Scott, Of Monmouth,
Buckingham county, was married at noon
"Wednesday, to DIR. Richard v. Shanklin,
of Gay, W. Va. The marriage was very
quiet. owing to recent bereavement in
the family of the bride. Miss juliet Scott
was maid OF honor Dir, William Fl.
Young, a prominent physician OF Charles
ton, w. Va, WIS best man.
Misses Mary and Katie Scott, sisters Of
the bride, and M. sses Louise Scott, Mary
Scott and Sailie Brady. her cousins, and
Miss Nellie Shanklin, sister of the groom.
werc bridesmaids. Mr.. Sam Scott and
Mr.. A. #. brady, Jr., of Wheeling. w.
Na.s.ya acted as ushers.
+ Decorations In the parlors were pink
and green. Crimson ramblers lavlshly
adorned the dining ROOM The BRIDES
maids and maids of Honor carried
bouquets Y of pink carnations. and the
bride a shower bouquet of white roses.
Rarely has a more beautiful tabeau been
seen than that which was presented when
the young couple stood beneath the mar
riage bell. a
The presents We're numerous and hands
some Tho guests from a distance were
Mr., and Mrs j. r.. shanklin, OF Cincin-
natl; Mrs. w. C. Bentley and Miss;
elizabeth Bentley. OF Richmond; Messrs.
c. H. Scott, s., G. Scott, and G. u. Scott
Jr., of Amherst; Miss Julia Scott Of
Powhatan; Mrs. H. Benton Taylor and
Miss Mildred EIorsley, Of Warminstcr. &
DR.. and Mrs. Shankln VII visit Sara
toga and the Lakes before going to their
home in West Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-19
The Crescent Sunk.

Especial to The Timcs-Dispatchj
Ii NORFOLK. VA. June 1S.-The steamer
Crescent, OF Benefits North Carolina
Line. Is aground In five feet of water in
Currituck Sound. She sprans leak yes
tcrdny afternoon while going to Currltuck
from Norfolk, and was headed for tho
shore to prevent sinking In deep water.
,rhe extent of damages is not known, but
1t is believed by the owners that the boat
can be floated at little cost Captain
Walker and the crew were taken to shore
safely in the small boats The vessel
carried no cargo
The Crescent Is one OF three small screw
steamers belonging to the Bennett Line
and plies between Norfolk and points on
tho Currltuck Sound, the freight consist
ing mostly of truck and farm products.
No particulars of the accident have been
received at the compnny's Offices. me
cause Of the leak Is not known. One OF
tho other boats Will take her place on
the line and traffic will suffer but little
Inconvenience. 6l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-19
MILLER & RHoADs.

Among those present were Misses Mary
Gee. Rosa Stephenson, Page Nichols,
Bena Johnston, Mary Beasley, Annie
Gill. Bessie yenable. Mary Moyler, Lee
Booth. Margaret Gill. Ashby Camp, Ana
bel Patterson, Mary Gillian, Matte Hill,
OF Washington; Helen yenabe, Parker
of Suffolk; Helen LeaYenworth, Tabb,
Seihe hamilton, Clark. pr New YORK;
Tom Holden, Joe Venable, Lester Wat
Vac Parham, sydney Green, Robert Mar
George Bernard, Robert Giliiam, Hawey
Plumnler. Alex. Bryant, Edwin Whit
more, Ned Cabreuss. Joseph Smith, Hill
Beasley, William thinner, Jr., Oscar
Bunting, Mr.. and Mrs, spooner ,Epps. Mr.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-19
ST. Francis School.

fSpecal 10 The Fimes- DIS bntch.O
SrAuNTON, VA, June lS.77'lhe closing
exercises AT st, Francis Catholc School
took place Thursday IN the school rooms.
which were filled. The decorations.
which were In silver. White and green.
weres very beautiful.
Tie programme consisted principally OF
vocal and Instrumental selections by the
pupils OF the various grades. Great credit
was reflected by the excelen,ly rendered
pieces by Misses Florence Collins and
Kate Crlckard and Elizabeth Meredith.
This year the commencement exercises
mark the twenty,fiftil anniversary OF the
school Many OF the old pupils were
present and took pars IN the exercises.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-19
Wedding Cards.

Especial to The Times-DispntohD n
Frances II. Conrad has issued invitations
10 the marriage of her daughter. Frances
Thompson. to Mr., D. James Waters. of
Missouri, The wedding VII take place at
the homeIof the bride, near Linden. War
rem county, June goth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Middleton M. John
son announce the marriage OF their
daughter, Maude f.. to Mr.. Clyde 10,
Walton, of Hampton Roads, Va. which
viii take place In the Methodist Church
here Wednesday, June 18th Mr.. Walton
is "a son of Hon. NJ II. Walton, Of Wood
stock. and for several years was stu
dent at Randoph-Macpn Academy, AZ
thg place. w ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-19

i courage: she Is possessed Of fcrtltude and
! blessed spirit OF con1ldirg trust that
/ cofnes down from oil high. which Will
| sustain her amidst tho severcst trinlsi
| the like or which mai, can mover feel
| when grief falls upon woman and COW
ers her with It's shadows, her faith ~,
1 tho heavenly promise shines through, the
| gathering mist with n light and u love
| that Is truly sublime. Let disaster and
adversely threaten. and this shark Of
| heavenly fire will kindle Into a glow more
! radiant than The glory or the slin. lf
| there Is one thing above all others that
should render the Civil War hetween the
States memorable, hnd make the struE-
gle In behalf Of the Confederate cause
glorious the world over. In the hearts of
home-lovng, patriotic people, that Que
thing Is the heroic conduct Of tho wo-
men or the South. All that lovo and
devotion could suggest. all that affec-
that self-donial could stand was BORNE
that sel-denial could stand, was borne
with cheerfulness and Christian forth
tude, glorious In tho sight OF the world
and exalted III the sight OF tho SOUTHERN
soldier. III ny ~
Reared In tho lap Of luxury: nurtured
y In the arms OF tender care; guarded and
protected from the course, rough man
fners of men. 1nodestv bashfulness and
maiden timidity, Joined to a high anu
exalted appreciation Of honor and mans
ly courage, were the most striking CHAR
iucterlstics or the Southern woman. She
Ind never elhowed and pushed for room
amid tho struggling stream of busy itfe,
bat when occasion called !icr when her
country needed her; when pain required
her, and suffering and sickness and
wounds and bleeding limbs and broken
bones and mangled bodies and dying
groahs invoked her she came forth from
her home into the gloom or sorrow and
suffering, to dispel the darkness around
the bed OF anguish and to shed abroad
the light OF hope. q ,q II
She has been seen when the battle
ragged around her unprotected L home;
when blazing cannon, bursting shell and
flashing fire filled the air with the ter
ribe missiles Of death, to stand with
her hair floating and way her white
arms to cheer on the charging squadrons;s
and when the battle was won her arm
was the pillow Of support for the head
OF the dying boy, whose homo was far
far away In tho land Of the sunny South.
She wiped the flowing blood from his
CHASTITY wounds; the clammy sweat of
death from his pale brow and when the
heroic spirit Of the child-soldler had
taken Its flight from the battle field of
fame upward to- the land of peace and
rest she pressed her trembling lips to
those rpnde still In death and thought of
his mother. God bless tho noble women
or our Southern land
(sgned) Il VI STUDENT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-19
In Amelia.

AMELIA g. H., VA, June 1s--The new
drug store Is about IN eompletion, and
arrnnged. is quite an addition to our
town.
falls ara now open and are prepared to
accommodate large number OF shade
seekers.
Miss Mamie Randall and mother Of
,Richmond. are spendlng month win
Mrs w. p. Griffith.
Mrs, w, B. Stacy. who has been very
sick for the past four weeks. is slightly
Improved.
sudden attack. Is much improved and Is
out again.
Mr.. r. A. Marshall has been appointed
president of the Virginia Telephone Cons
pany.