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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
In Lighter Vein.

Representative Maddox, of Georgia. who
is soon TO retire from Congress. has re-
ceiyed this letter from q constituent:
;..Deer Mister Kongressmall--Sum time
ago.i writ you asking IL their were any
'thnga the Guvnent. could do to make n
tIghtln' wife behave herself Amt heard
from you and things Is no better. Will
you please let me know how can get
one of them big MZen snakes from
Alrika. | have always voted for you and
this Is nifty little to ask OF Sou especially
when. q mans wife Is always q pcckin'
on him. Fl Y 81
The, first English paper. publisher in
by James r. Anglin:: Of Wexford, Ireland.
two rlyals-The Japan Mall and The
Japan Times. "a,
y Josh Whihletree-Ill swap ye this dozen
of eggs fer a orchestra, seat.
( Ticket Man-Not on your life! /
Josh WhiHetree--A1l right-afore tn
shows over yell wish We had-here's ten
cents fer n seat in TIL gallery.-Puck.
War has broken out between the teacher
and school board of q school district in
Ncdaway county, Missouri. Several chill
dren in the district got the measl-i, and
the board asked the teacher to close tho
school a few days. The teacher refused.
and "taughtr n whole week without a
pupl. being present. Tho board declines'to
pay him his salary for this time and
to sue him for the coal he
burned. The teacher. on the other hand,
ia threatening to sue for Ills pay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
Hearst and the Presidency.

We cannot believe that the Democratic
party will SO far forget the lessons
Of 1895 and 1900 as to allow the nomina-
ton Of w. r.. Hearst, and yet, he IS the
only candidate so far mentioned VINO has
any organization TO speak Of. Not only
are he and his friends at work IN every
State IN the Union. but it is reported that
he offers, in the event OF his nominal ton.
to supply tie Democratic committee with
Il milton and half dollars us cam
,paign fund to insure the success OF the
Democratic ticket. Tho Democratic party
has not so far left its ancient moorngs,
nor is it so far lost to honor. nor has
repeated defeat and discuragement rem,
dcrcd It's predicament so desperate that
who does not measure up to the require
monts OF a nominee for the highest office
In the gift OF the people, fredericksburg
lTrce Lance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

The Normal School Buildings.

We have d communication from q cor cor
respondent III which lie says; q II was vas
amazed to read in a'recent Issue OF Ile
Times-D Dispatch tint the buildings Of me ne
state Normal School at Farinvillf are old
nhd unfit for use. Can this be true
1T was not stated that the buildings p OF
the 1rnrmville Normal School were unit UNI
for use The new building recently erect,
cd Is we'll equipped and ono of the most most
attractive buildings. IN the Il, stInlte.s Ihe
old buildings arc more. or less lilnpidatoed
tho floors being badly worn ana me
rooms presenting generally an unat trhc-.
tive appearances The Inst Legislature
however appropriated $4,000 to be USED eedi
in erecting another new building ana
making necessary repairs to the old build
ings. When this work shall have been tln,'
done tho buildings OF the Tarmvile Nor.
mai School will ebctgood md tho i; institu-
ton will be In posi- ton to fl furnish, good
accommodations to,thc students and and 70
do first class work. J I.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
Trustees and Teachers.

Editor of The Times Dispatch:l 5{lS
s TG BY lie seen hat hs
nepotism IN the publ lie schools was entiree,,
Ely@l unnecessary and 5fsupertluons, asst
not only works hardship upon ~ large
IS a very grave rreflectlon51pon Tie probity
and integrity OF the entire body OF
school trustees In the State. and is q
gery poor Teaatai for the services rem
'ganiiznton& of the public school system
AZ the same time It makes It a disgrace
and adisqualtlcatio for business TO:
even be of kin to n school trustee.
The law already. on%,the statute book
q afforded an ample safeguard against the
exercise Of fnvorl Ism In. he employment
2os teachers. II the nrst place, tie applLi-
sor qualifications signed E:by the collnty SUI
&perintendent Tile instruction from the
, sEperlntendent's office to the. trustee board
est grade enp eertcate egardIesss 'n Of kith
fcants for:the same school Holding tie
same. grade scertfcate, the law provides,
elect tic Nteacher. and Should any com
) the district board in the appointment, of
Of reference, sting. Of Tie county SUI.
perntendentl and wols:trnstees from q NJ
the action IS the district board whose
decision shall be final, thus tnking tile
appointing power out Of the. hands OF
Observation-Disclosures entirely.Sgs - tla
There are over twelve hundred school
trustees in the State, and it is a conscr-
vative estimate to. say thatSby the, recent
act more than n hundred true3iand tried
teachers will be driven from their. home
people, where they are known and nppre-
cinted, Ito seek employment elsewhere
ostracised .asScompletely tnnd with about
as much show3of5 reason and right as was
the grand old sAtheniangA ristldes the Just.
53543 r. S. BONYLES.
!Tabscott,; Va March %, 1904. 4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

Wm. r Hearst. tic famous millions
aire journalist. Of New York, seems de-
,termined to secure the Democratic noml-
nation for President at any cost BY
direction of the Hearst League, the Amor
loan Press Association Is offering to fur
nish free OF cost to papers throughout
m ie ean boSmng the eanddaey o PING tic
yellow journalist. This Is ~ fine chance
ortthc boys who are shy on copy. Wo
trust the Democratic party Is not Offering
II 50, Hearst will likely get it.-southsido
Sentinel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

Newport News might as we'll prepare
for ia great crowd OF visitors upon the
occasion of5the launching ofsthe Virginia.
Richmonds quota VIII DO several thou
sand. Many diffensnt parties, or groups,
have been made up to attend. and all
hive high expectations of pleasure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
ABSOLUTELY PURE

OF office, sent infoTma ton about Virginia
tlirdughpnt the West and Northwest. and
he Keeps up q correspondence viii pros
pectlvc settlers. 1t is aaid that IT lis
almost lin every day occurrence for some
Westerner to enter Mr., Kolners office.
Introduce himself as the man wit h whom
tho commissioner hns been In correspond
ence, and then state that he had taken
that officers advice. and pulled up hlH
stakes at his old home. and was now
in Virginia for the purpose OF buying n
farm and locating permanently.-So South
trn Farm MAJ azlnc. Is IN, y s !tg3ss 8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

What nice April fool it would be to
have real bright, balmy day to-mor--g
row 5t -ta5.iS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
EEEL. POORLY,

AS Spring approaches you commence
to feel poorly ana you wonder at the
cause. You feel tired and out Of sorts,
Your head aches, you have no appetite
and tho blood is impure, tlostetter's
Stomach Bitters VIII quickly tone up the
system, overcome th-,> tired feeling and
make life u pleasure Test It for your
self. It also cures DIZZINESS, BLOAT-
ING, DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION. lN-
SoMNlA,. LIVER TROUBLES, LA GRIP
Pc AND MALARIA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

The members Of the committees from
Virginia and Maryland. appointed to
draft law to be enacted by the respcc-
tive Legislature of each State for the
better protection of oysters, held meet
ing in Annapolis Tuesday and appointed
a subcommittee to draw the bill. which
will contain provisions for {; joint Gull
law providing for the strlcter enforce
ment Of IT. shortening the season By
prohibiting the catching Of oysters during
September and permitting tho taking Of
seed oysters above q limo drawn from the
northeast bluff on Cobb's Point. on the
Maryland side. to Colonial Beach. on the
Virginia side Of the Potomac River.
K The bill will probably be passed by tho
Maryland Legislature now In session, and
IL so n similar bill will DO submitted to
the next session Of the Virginia Legisa-
ture,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

The Times makes ungrateful ncknowl-
edgment Of receipt through the American
Press Association Of u proTer- on tho
part OF Hearst League to furnish this!
prepaid, sufficient plate. matter to make,
up y Democratic Convention Page"
q literary specimen designed to-. boom
the political aspirations OF that Canary
OF journalism, WILLIAM Randolph Hearst
thereof as we regard It prudent TO answer,
We wish to say 10 the above named me-
dun, as well as those who stand IN the
relation OF hackers" to- this bold-faced,'
En- pnSsdn wer tha Rh at' mas
makes ma COMPLEMENTARY little use; secondly
that the proprietors OF this paper aio
nbundanty able, to purchase and pay for
whatever II needs IN The limo OF supplies
other characler. and, finally. that should
We SEQ ut at any time to advocate the
claims of MI Hearst or any other candl,.
date for presidential honors, there Will
be found among our stock 4 trade cour-
pe S Is u % IL qSa1tE o apd ne auaay
Energy Is an element without which
the human character is never In our
oHino9; at its hlgESssi PROGRESS itas is 4 pr-
s yaap round ro but wheneyers ii eyer, liz e
Democratic party shall permit itself to
be swept from Its feet by the mere beat
Ing OF tom-toms and blare Of ,trunipcts,
devils, thaf resemble more nearly 50 many
hospital flags than that number of Demo-
cratic newspapers. WI shall frankly CON
Tess ourselves a paper without a party
and retire TO the shades Of g Yirtuous
independence and llon-partisan affiliations
Cape Charles Times,
All Virginia meets In It'd. Want col,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

We suspect that Mr.. a Bryan is almost
sorry his friend, Bennett, died.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

\ '- 1 :
Judge Mann tells q Norfolk newspaper
correspondent that there is nothing to
fear from him on the liquor question;
that he Is not a fanatic. and that the new
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

House cleaning time has co1ne--rcad
tho It'd. WANTS for help. and yon Will
moi. have to work yourself to death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

y YOU have no Idea what wonders thu
WANTslnADs. III The Times Dispatch
-,vorl, until you try them, 1t pays TO DO Z
CONVINCED. sslft = Y 4 .t .3.'4 tt; 5gsl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
For Sale and Recommended by is
All 4. D ! '| r'llggii's;'s''t,.,.

revenue bill is notbhis bill, but the legis-
lntion Of the representatives Of the speo7
srle&of Virginia. The Judge. is as modest
as he Is meritorious.-- Pc tersburg Index
Appeal. N
Cannot the News Leader find a crumb
or shall we saga drop 7---of comfort in
this? I Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

Tho 'Ricllmord ,rimes-D Dispatch
"a letter suggesting John WI Daniel rs
suitable for. the Southern States 70 nomi-
mite for President. Tho Times-D ispatcn
says that Major Daniel would homer any
position to, which Ito might be chosen
but tho paper does not go so farSas 10
press for his nomination.. The fact Of
the mntteris that THE Tim Dispa ten &c
would like to see the Democratic party
win, ard knows that this is not the time
I for the South to push It's sons to the
front,-N1oblle Register. f
or course, we would like to see. see the the
Domocratlc party win But why can
1T not win with Daniel in the lead? We
dhnk his nomination would make a
great lit. He would be sure to capture
tho Northern Democrats, If they should h''tfd
hear tho music Of his voice.
BY tho way. did the editor Of tho Mobile
Register ever hear Daniel make pa
triotic ora ton? Every man who has
heard him has felt dowr in his heart
that no would love to vote for Daniel
to be President of tho United States
The sensation is Irresistible.
.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
SETTLING IN VIRGINIA,

Il Ii on. q. w. ISoiner, commissioner OF ag-s
ticplture Of Virginia. has. during his term
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

X or the men who composed President
Davs's official household rome is better
remembered than Colonel rton N. Elar-
rison, whose death in New York has just
been announced. He was Mr.. Davis's
private secretary, and rs such had much
to do In receiving visitors to the white
House's here. lie was gallant gentle
man, popular with the public and de-
voted to his chief. He contributed to the,
press some valuable chapters Of Corfed-
eratc war history. His wife (nce Cary
has been exceedingly productive as an
authoress, and her books sell well. Since.
his residence in New York Colonel Har-
rison belonged Ito 1.-The ,bar-Aof : that city.
but had pracuccd very little of late
years.
Mr.. w. w. Davies. photographer Of this
city. who died here some months ago.
was page in the office. of President Davis
when Colonel Harrison was there as
private secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30
Our Daily Sport Story

"Why?" asked the boy, digging his toes In the wet sand.
 Because I was happier here than have ever been since" said the man.
 The. boy looked at him questioningly.
 You see, I have forgotten how to skip rocks, continued the man. That And then, don't you know, all the time l have been gone I have seemed to hear the ripple of the river, and have dreamed of wading in the water and my bare feet. And there hasn't been a day that l haven't thought of her pure. young face,
 The boy grtnned;
 Who is her? he asked.
 "Oh." said the man, as though awak- ening from a dream, she was a little barefoot girl I knew when I was a l was fishing or wading in the water. She grew up and so did l. Then we had acs sn silly Suaarrsi and and l went away,' Did you see that big fish jump out of the wateF?'
 The dog raised his head, weariIy gazed at his master a moment. then through the trees. and a turtle, cunning himself on log, slipped into the water with faint splash. Somewhere in the damp grass a cricket was ehirping.
 T wish l was a man and had lots of money" said the boy.
 And l wish ] was just boy and stdn roas nsSe t 10 we wear shoes a1S eouiS If could see the sunshine gleanaing on the bronze of the hair of that little girl I used to know, wouldn't care
 "f don't ike 1 red Readesd RSdss Sf girIs,S h0s said the boy. T like girls that's got--Gee! That old fish jumped again. Bet come down here tomorrer an catch
 Where does your father Iive?" asked
 The boy threw himself in the grass beside the dog and let his hat fall on
 ''Papa's dead" said the boy. He died long while ago; l guess the reason my hair is kinder--what did you call 1t
 He raised himself on one elbow and glanced up the bill.
 That's her oomin' down the path replied the boy. Guess she must want me for somethin'
 The man busted himself few mo- ments With skipping rocks. Then he tuned and saw the woman standing
 Her sunbonnet had fallen back upon her shoulder and the sunlight was gleaming upon her auburn hair. On her face were the lines of long years Of sorrow.
 An instant the two gazed into each others eyes Then the man held out
 Jennie, he said, Tets go Wading In the river"
 The womans face flushed: but her eyes brigE~ened and she put her hands in his. They were trembling,
 Bob" she cried; "oh, Bobl''
 Then gently freeing one hand, she turned her face away and lifted her apron to her eyes.
 T am sorry" he said, IT.
 No. no" she cried quickly, don't DC sorry, Bob. don't be sorry; oh, be glad --as glad as am. believed--I knew If you heard that--that he was dead
 The boy was sitting upright In the grass, watching them with wondering eyes, The man saw him and smiled.
 Jennie" he said, still holding one of her hands. your boy can beat me skipping rocks. Just watch him once
 The boy sprang proudly down tho bank and gathered up several flat peb. bIes, which he sent, one after another skimming across the water. But neither the man nor the woman saw them. For the Wpmap's head wal buried on the mans bosom. and he wal ] kissing the bronze of her tressea-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30
a9The Land of The sRxv.n

Am0 A<aMG 0I ZAe SKXvP
 'Trhe Land of the Sky" In Western Ridge Mountains and the Iron and Unaka ranges Of Eastern Tennessee, is at its lowest point more than two thouSand feet above the level of the sea; 1t tS situated in the most favored portion of the temperate gone, trav- ersed by splendid rivers and dotted with beautiful lakes,
 From the moment the traveller en- ters this region until duty forces him to leave 1t. nothing that is unpleasing greets his eye. The charm of this land Is real; It's delights an actuality.
 Asheville ia the central city of this favored region: 1t has several large and nne hotels. and is a town of com meretal importance The season at AshsVilIe is always, its hotels never closed and the visitor ts made welcome At all times we find Ashevllle a pleas ant spot, full Of life, of color and of enjoyment. rich with possibilities. for health and recreation. The drives around Ashevtlle are unexcelled for the lovely views they afford. Horseback riding is in great favor and bicycling and automobtling are popular.
 In arranging summer trip, how ever, the Sapphire country should not be overlooked; 1t is one of the most and dale. field and forest. taking in Lake Texaway, Fairfield and Sapphire. The physical contour of this region is strikingly similar to the English lake district, but is as 8 whole grander In every way. Its mountains are more than twice the height of their English compeers; its torrents more impressive, its lakes bluer and more picturesque.
 This beautiful region is only one nights vide from Montgomery. Two trains daily; fast service; excursion rates. Call on the Agents of the Southern Railway for complete infor- nation. adY--tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30
SeabOard Air Line Nv.

Leave Ss-1S|NS-7N Ddly. Montgomery, Ala DS1IxHs b30OamI HurtSb0ro, COlumbus RI90-T - pands Albany, A1asriciaa
 ICordsls. Jaeksonvitlo MaI
 leon (vta Cordals), Eayannahl
 and pGintS East. Y:ssn-.
 IVIa Western Aail@aT
 and Atlanta-l s;46amlFor RaIetgh, Norfolk Caai a.on IPotnt Comfort, PotarahurSl S'@oA14 2tchmondl Washington, BaI.I
 dmorN Philadelphia, Nswl
 York and all points Eaeei
 Pullman SieeperB Atlantsi
 Ito Norfolk and New Yors<l
 Dining car service on noonf lS2opral train from Atlanta a.~.s 6;sopmjUnion springs. Ala. anal =--,~ points on SeAboard betweeni
 Montgomery and Ft. DaViai
 ISolid train for Unieni Delightful kaIl and Water trip to tSS - Rta Norfolk or Savannah. Apply 10 Chas rSsS Hicks. C. A; g. T, surstt 0; T. A. Mont: Konlery AlH.s Tor fAll lntormation. or CharsS. B. Stewart. A. C.. P. A. Savannah, oS. -''A@. sDAily except Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30
SKIPPING ROCKS.
BY EDGAR WILTON COOLEY.


 tcopyright, 1904. by, Daily Story Pub. Co.,
 The boy, followed by his dog, swung down the clover-fringed path, under the tangled branches of the trees. He was barefooted, afd his arms and legs ana face were brown as an Indians.
 In the air was the lazy drone of bees. Small, fieecy clouds fioated overhead, their shadows scudding across the hills and the liver like ebony winged birds The ripples of the stream kept singing fe the grasses overhanging. Every " Al the ford d inc dog dog dashed into the sng ii into circIing eddies that chased each other across the placid bosom.
 The boy paused at the brink and eresa Rlsesn tRe HSa Water eT'N far H' down the stream. This, he followed with anoth- CT and another and yet another. Above cattle attt;i stood in the shadows. knee-deep n Aiong s I the path. presently, came a
 o as sra saTss were RDsy @any strsass sae ws of He p paused and watched the boy skip the a5S rSsks be oo a9seenSed to he watsr's edge and picked up large fiat
 Wtih m sa awkward sw!Rg .g1Dhsa he sent oso. it twice, then sank beneath the surface.
 Ths boy looked .sd up and laughed Ssi6 .vou stoop down low, ike this. Then the rock will go clear into the mud on the The dog splashed out of the stream and shook the water from his glossy fur A ktng-fsher swooped down from q branch with Q diseordant shriek, eaxfmmed along the surface of the wa ter a short distance, and returned to i1s pIasv have come a thousand miles to Tnan said. and now find l can't do The rns boy looked at him wonderingIy.
 ssy0u came a thousand miles to skip roeks?' he asked, incredulously.
 Yes" the man replied; gazing aeross the river at a .!XHs .!sXaHndPipsr run lad like you, used to come down here and skip rocks, just like you have been dofng. There used to be deep hole fssff of bass, and across wonder where you see the twig sticking out of the water, there was a muskrat's house. '
 If you have a fishin' pole and some minners I can take you where you can catch some sinners" interposed the h0g his face brightening.
 AI'd rather stay here and skip rocks, " vanSfed the man. There wasn't any body who could beat me at taat when I was boy.
 The 0OK cUTl6p nlm6eH Tn the Qeep grass. From the rivers bend came the occaeionai tinkle of a cow-bell. High overhead a hawk circled slowly in the blue of the sky
 me boy gazed at the mans heavy gold chain and at the diamond in his
 Gee. i bet you have lots of money" he said.
 me man laughed good naturedly
 5fVeliy-yes," he said, q have all think Il will ever need. But then" he pisced his hand on the crown of the bov's torn hat T can't skip rocks like vou can, can l?
 9boS said the boy, proudly. There amt nobody around here can do that.
 eI got rich after I left here" said fhe man after a pause. but do you know, ] am sorry l ever went away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30
NOTICE

The undersigned company will apply to the City Council for the right to build street car lines on Jeff Davis Avenue from Court Street to Holt Street. and on Goode Street from Jeff Davis Avenue to the City Llnnits
 MONTGOMERY STREET RY.
 St ". H. Ragland. Vice-Prss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30
Not for the Present Day.

washington Post.
 Perhaps, under some halcyon dispen- sation-say the millennium, of which we have heard so much--there may be ep arrangement whereby universal health. happiness and prosperity viii follow on the heels of universal edu- taking humanity as it is, and measur- ins prospects by the actual materiaI at our present disposal, Is 1t wise to depopulate the fields, the factories and Into a state of scorn for simple toll What are all these millions to do when they shall have been exalted above inc spade, the pitchfork and the ax? world composed of millionaires. bar peFs. sehoolteaehers. orators and pawn from the anarchist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30
 KEEP YOUR HEAD UNCOVERED.
The Constant Wearing of Hat PrOpO-
 gates Dandrn6 Germs.

There are many men who wear their hats practically all the time when awake, and are blessed with heavy shock of hair; yet if the scalps of these same men once became infested with dandruff germs, the parasites would multiply all the quicker for lack of air. Badness would ensue as the final re- suit. Newbro's Herpicide kills these germs and stimulates unhealthy hair to abundant growth. Herpicide is a pleasant hair dressing as well as a dandrufr cure and contains not an atom of injurious substance. Sold by lead ing druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,. Detroit. Mich. E. G. Fowler, Special Agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30
z7EsQzz1Ssusqsse0SsuDusuzz SPECIAL @M
 NOTICES.
FUNERAL NOTICE.

JoHNSON-The friends and acquaint- anees of Mrs. Elizabeth E. Johnson, MT. w, o. Johnson, MT. and MrN, J: A. Boyd. and MT. and Mrs c. B. McLaren, are invited to attend the funeral of the former from the resi- denee. 415 Washington St., this af- ternoon at { o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30

HOLT FREsSEs~ CLOTHES. 1o9 s. Court. TelshhOns 432.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-30
FUNERAL NOTICE.

YAIDEN.-The friends and acquaint- ances of MT. Geo. M. Walden and his sister. Mrs. A. V. Bowman, are in- Vaiden's little son, Joseph, this af- ternon at 4 o'clock, from the family residence. 104 East Jefferson Davis Avenue