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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02
Brigadicr- General Mumford.

Editor Times ispntcll:
Sir,--Tn Our Confederate Column" Of
YOUR issue OF 18th instant, Major-General
Thos. L.. Rosser furnishes piece, headed
Col. N1umford, = which I wish to correct;
as well as, also, the Roster Of Generals
Cot the Confederate Army In your Issue
Rof tho It'll Instant.
At tho close OF the fight at tho High
Bridge, on the 9th Of April, lS65-to which,
General Rosserfrefers-and before we left.
the field, with the prisoners and other
trophies OF Victories. l was convcrsng
with Col. Thos. Mumford, when courier
rode UP and handed him an envelope, and
he allowed me to read the contents With
him. It was his Commission as Briga-
der General In the Confederate army,
duly signed and sealed. Doubtless General
Nfumford now has that commission, and
will fully confirm this statement OF mine.
The word oacting' Brigadier-G General, In
the Roster, produces a wrong impressions.
lie was actual Brigadier- General. lacking
only the promulgation OF the fact In gen
eral orders which was not then, and
never has been since that day. practica-
BILE. General T.. T. lumford was my
ischoolnate and friend; and had often.
witnesses his gallantry and marked eff
cheney not only as Colonel Of the Second
Virginia Cavalry. but as In temporary
command OF General Fitz Lees old bril-
gade, afterwards Wickhams.J which he
always handled with exceptional skill and
efficiency. never heard OF an officer
+ Of his rank In the Army OF Northern Viz
gInia. who more thoroughly earned, By
skill and exposure. such as we expert
enced or ofteper proved his proficiency.
for the rank OF Brigadcr-G General.
have, ever since I saw his Commission
as Bngadier- General. in his hands, re !
jolced that Justice, though very, very
tardy, ere the sun forever set on our
hopes and efforts at Appomattox Court y
house, Va. gave to him this well-carned
honor. Eli Z 55 8a 4 "a LEE
81 JOHN BOILING.
Lce's Old Brigade, Cavalry Corps
Sergeant Major Third Virgins Cavalry,
II Fitz Lees Old Brigade. Cavalry Corps,
q Ny. a5t{ Va sss53.4 "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02
A Warning From Chicago.

Edward NGckels. secretary Of the Chi
acago Federation OF Labor, is quoted IS
saying:
"ynionism is on the down grade in
Chicago year ago we had 10000 mem.
bcrs, 10 day we have less than 10000
The employers are Just now sending out
cards to their former workmcn, offering
to hire the men rs individuals. This
is weakening tho unions to an alarming
extent"
we do not vouch for this statement,
but we should not be surprised to know
that IT is true. Tho labor unions In
Chicago have been powerful, but the
trouble is that they have abused their
power In some instances at least they
have made unreasonable demands and
have attempted to enforce them by vlo-
lencc. There has been more agitation
In the labor circles OF Chicago, and there
has been more riotlng In connection with
strikes than in any city in the Union.
Whenever there Is a strike In that tur-
buent city the authorities make ready
al once for trouble. IT Is no wonder that
| the employers of labor IN Chicago should
| have grown tired of union methods and
| the members of labor unions In all parts
OF the country may we'll profit by tic
experience OF their brethren In Chicago.
| Organized labor IN the United States
| Is strong but no organization In this
country Is strong enough, Or can be
| strong enough, to do wrong and ye
| prosper. II 1t abuses It's power. II i
| makes unreasonable demands, IL 1t at
tempts to put its demands into effect by
brute force and violence. II It has respec
only to It's own interests, and not to thu
interests OF others, sooner or later 1t will
come TO grief Organized labor canno
succeed IL It conducts It's affairs accord
ing to tho rules Of the Chicago union
lists s--Lt4EHzh5 VS. U set ei.f.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

hin. And yet tile end OF his work u tt,as
they shall need him no more. He empues
shoulders they climb beyond him. To
view that with equanintty, or even joy.
requires unselfisll love for them. There
II this comfort, however that ne can
postpone BY his own continued growth
the day when they will outgrow hir,is-E
Religious Herald. 7s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

Speaker Cannon Is tile first prominent
eampa!sner to get mad. lie probably
.d9ea not Ike the idea Of plefixing Sen"
~ Hs little next year. WI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02
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stle' recipfoeity doctrine lss threatening
70 make massachusetts debptablc state
jb saia campaign,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

Az me old lime signs point TO a very
't6sld wintsr. Lack can't always be on
NJ ride Of The coal man. 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

The Texas boil weevll has been sur
passed. A man In that State was killed
last week by ants, but whether by the
Gpatemalan variety or the native breed
is not stated. "a S8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

The news from across the water Is TO-
the effect that tho British have raised
their own apples this year. and will not
call upon Albemarlo COUNTY for the usual
supply Of plppins 4 5f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02
Passive Piety.

The Captain Of our salvation was made
perfect through suffering, And We are to
reach the kingdom OF heaven througn
much tribulatlon. Adverslty and trial.
is the regime Of the Christian dspensa-
8tlpn And so passive piety that sets the
example OF patient endurance, Of looking
5steadfastly to God Of putting our whole
trust and confidence in Him IS Of, maybe,
even more Importance than active p'ely,
The wtrld is not to be redeemed or re-
claimed by power or might, hut by the
Spirit of God; and that ia not In the
storm or earthquake, hut In the stu
small yoice--Quiet. but unmistakable. The
act Of self-denial will do more for INC
Kingdom Of Christ thanthe ,great achieve ,e
men nn In. any form, Southern Church.
man. n 4
The Teacher Work,
"a teachers work is sweetest when he
feels that his pupils need him and draw
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02
WITH OUR RELIGIOUS
CONTEMPORARIES
The One Book.

The One BOOK.
The best hook is the one book, the o!ld
book, the unfalling book. It came to Win
lis in our childhood, and It has never
worn out, and never failed In all the
changes OF life to be the book we needed.
1t will abide In all It's lie ana peauty
when all sother books have bloomed their
short lives away. The one best and most
faithful friend is "the Friend that stick,
Ell, closer than brother" We are told
OF a home too. which we have yet TO
ind, that will be so much better than =, al
the inns In which. we now sojourn-tr;en-
trail Presbyterian.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

Newport News Is Of the opinion that.
the government yards do not know a
thing about pulling off the launching Of
big ship, The failure to break the
bottle OF champagne on the nose Of the
Connecticut amuses tho Virginia ship
yard town
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

A correspondent Of the Floyd County
Press, signing Bright Eyes" opens a
news letter in that journal with this
rather doubtful compliment: AS
haven't seen anything in your valuable
paper for quite awhile, will give you
a few items"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

our friends beyond the Atlantic are
making study OF American railway
wrecks and unfortunately we are fur
niahing them with entirely too many
object lessons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

555ssS JOHN BOILING,
Lce's Old Brigade, Cavalry Corps
Sergeant Majo Third Virgins Cavalry.
se F'itz Lees Old Brigade. Cavalry Corps,
T. N ~! ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

Again. referring to the Wharfedale Ho-
tel. Arlington. near Leeds, he reported;
The manager and ex-caterer. publican
and Imperial Yeoman is an excellent ana
experienced man, with his heart In the
work and brimming over with trust IDEAS.
He is very strict and stops al swearing,
4 IF a man transgresses. his drink IS taKeA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02

New York always manages to keep
doubtful" enough to attract a large
proportion OF the campaign funds raised
~ both sides. New York has no Barks-
dale pure election law with penalties.
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There are Indications that both Texas
and Pennsylvania will stand pat" by
giving the usual big majorities in the
usual way. one for Democracy and the
other for tho Republicans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-02
I DEMOCRATIC ( ) CT: A i &c SPEAKERS.
"a state Demo Committee. Il
American National Bank Building

state Democratic Committee.
American National Bank BUILDING
Mc2zsilire Room. &
The following appointments for speaks
'ns are an J6aN 81. DANIEL.
Richmond CITY. October 9Th tnight).
THOMAS s. MARTIN. a
2 Staunton, October eth (right). 3i Il, 4,
& C.ovihgton, October sth (night).
Abingdon, October nth.
Pearisburg October 18th, clock p. NJ.
Lebanon, October 10th, 2 O. clock, p. NJ. Al
Norton, October goth, 3 o'clock p. M.
Jonesvile October list, O'Clock r. N.
Bristol October 22d tnight).
s. IL Kelley.
Z Staunton, October 18th (night q. Il !. II &
Covlngton, October 9Th (night).
Buchanan,s October 10Th Cngfb. N
Fincastle, October 18th (fiight4. ia 3s5
Bland. October It'll.
Wythe, October 18th, 10Th, 2oth, 2lst ana
W. +. RTIEA. y. \
Abingdon, October 18th.
& PearisburE, October 18th. I o'clock P. NJ, s
Lebanon. October 10th, 2 o'clock p. M.
Norton, October goth. o'clock P. M.
Joncsville. October 2lst i O. clock p. NJ.
A. G. BRAxTON.
CORTLAND. October 18th. 59 4
Franklin. October 18th, tnlghp.
Marion, October 10Th (nglO.
I Bristol October goth tnighD.
Big Stone Gap. October 21st (night).
Castlewood, october 22d.
Covlngton. October Goth. 4
: Tincastle, October 3lst.
Waynesboro. November list. 6l
JOSEPH e. WILLARD.
King WILLIAM Courthouse, October Ath.
Now Castle. October 10Th. r. \ # 10 .fs
Ruckersvlle, October 18th. 9 81
Claremont, October 10th.
Princess Anne. October 24th.
&C, CARLIN. 4,
+ Manassas, October! Sd. III ~ N 3stS
Leesburg, October 10TH. II 3j .'3 l3
! King George, November Sd. d
JOHN GARLAND POLLARD. MI
King William. October 4th. X IS
A. u MONTAGUE.
1slo Of Wight Courthouse. October 80.
York. October 4th. @ 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23
CAROLINE.
Notes, Personals, Etc

b wling Green, Va, Jan. 20, 1904.
The second lecture in the series will be
delivered on the 10Th by Dr. g. s. Webb,
Subject, The Human Body"
Judge + {. Monday returned To Rich
mond on Tuesday after spending Sunday
AID Mphcure at his home here
Miss Maria Collins has been appointed
teacher OF the public school near Penola
and has left for that place.
Miss McCurdy, 81 Richmond, Is th'
guest Il Miss Grace Pollard.
The sunday school Of the Christian
church spent a delightful evening ON thu
| 9th at the home of Mr.. j. l.. White
flames were played and refreshments
served during the evening.
Mrs. 4 b. Chandler has returned IRON
short visit to her daughter, Mrs L b
French, in Richmond.
Little Miss Blanche Broaddus. daugh
ter of MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Broaddus
who has been very sick, is much i'm
proved. 81,
Rev. Richard Baghy, OF Louisa. filled
his regular appointment IN the Christian
church on Sunday morning and night
preaching to large congregations at boti
services.
The skating has been very good hnc
The young people enjoyed the sport.
Judge K II. L. Chichester has returned
to his home in Stafford alter holding
court here for the past two days Ion
Judge Moncure.
Miss Essie Dunn has returned hOmI
from pleasant vsit to relatives in Rich
mond
Dr. II. l.. Qnarles filed his regular up
pointment AT Gwathmey on SUNDAY
y. ".
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Work of the Body at DanVille Meet
ing Fertilizer Inspectors
Appointed.

The State Board OF Agriculture and
immigration met in Danville Wednesday
and formulated plans of importance I,
Nireinias agricultural interests. The
prosecution of these, when they are more
thoroughly developed. may be largely
Instrumental in turning the tide OF lmmi
geatiOn 10 this State.
The Executive Committee, composed
If Mr. j. II. c. Beverley, chairman, ano
uessrs. Heater, Eggborn, Cowan ano
Or. McBryde, met Tuesday and audited
the accounts OF the department
The board appointed the following
ertil ger inspectors: cambridge Sale
irst district; +. G. Madison, second dis
lrict; c. L. Turner, third district; l.. ID.
tones, fourth district; A. l.. Moore, fifth
district; Byrd Anderson, sixth district.
". c. Waite eighth district; NJ. l. Perry
ninth district, and J. II l.eech, tenth
district. The inspector for the seventh
district will be appointed in few days
The subject of farmers Institutes and
immigration were both discussed by th'
board Arrangements will be made t.
hold good many farmers institutes
luring February and next spring
The commissioner reported what pro
gress had been made in the pure foor
work. Samples of foOdstufis had beer
irawn in Richmond, Norfolk. Newport
News, LynchburE, Roanoke, Frederick
burg, Charlottesville and Petersburg
and were now in the laboratory OF thr
department The board decided 10 hole
: next meeting at Blacksburg, April p.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23
MAY WHEAT JUMPS TO e2f-A.
Germ And Oats Also Soaring in The
Chicago Pit.

Just before the close OF trading on the
Board of Trade in Chicago, Wednesday
wheat scored an advance OF over cts a
bnshel, the price for May wheat touching
02IL to D2A cents. The last sale was at
921s cents.
Traders who were short on cereals
were long on troubles. Not only did
May wheat go soaring. but corn and
oats. not to be outdone by their neigh
Dor in the big pit, attracted their share
of attention by breaking records.
May corn sold at 50a cents early in
the day and oats touched 42% cents.
The high prices in cereals were all due to
the same general conditions Current re-
ports are that Armour's holdings in
wheat, said to be 10, 100000 bushels for
May delivery, have coDgested the market
and rendered it exceedingly susceptible to
any strengthening Influences Patterns
line of May oats and the holdings of an
Eastern group OF spectators in corn are
said to have accomplished the same re
suits in those grains. In consequence all
the markets are nervous and respond
readily TO any upward pressure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23

Ex-Congressman Glover, who was
in she Cripple Creek trouble, wounded
and placed on parole by the colonel
OF militia, has recovered from his
wounds and has notified the colonel
OF that fact. He informs the COM
mand& OF the militia that he is at
his office and wishes to be release d
from the parole. and serves this
notice upon him: IL intend to push
you and your accessories. above and
below, before and behind the scenes,
to the full limit OF the civil and Grim
inal laws, State and Federal" And
yet the colonel has not left the coun-
try.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23
THE ACQU1TTAL OF SENATOR
DIETRICH.

There is considerable talk in Sena-
torial quarters, as we'll as among the
press generally, in reference to the
manner In which Senator DIETRICH, OF
Nebraska, secured his acquittal OF
the charge OF accepting bride to Sc
cure the position OF postmaster Tor
the town In which he resides. Ii was
to be hoped, for the reputation otthe
Senate, and, indeed, for all men who
are entrusted with high positions OF
trust by the people, that the Senator
would meet the charge squarely on
it's merits and that he would be ac-
Quilted, but on the contrary tseems
that he was indicted under statute
which declares that q Congressman
is forbidden to take any compensa-
ton for procuring an office or con-
tract for another, and instead Of
meeting the issue squarely upon q
plea OF not guilty, he was acquitted
on the technicality that at the time
OF procuring the position he had not
taken the oath of office and hence
was not a Congressman. This ac-
ton is regarded as q confession OF
guilt, while the Senator has avoided
the penalty for his act on a techni-
cality. That the outcome OF this
trial is not satisfactory TO the public
and that the cutlery against such a
dispensation OF justice to those In
high place in general Is not surpris-
ing. The only way to break up this
"grafting" business is to mete out
TO these offenders in high places
swift and severe punishment, such
as will carry terror into the camps OF
these fellows who can command a
big political pull. They are the
source from whence corrupt govern
ment springs, and until one or more
of them are adequately and severely
punished, corruptness in high office
will continue. We do not pretend to
pass upon the guilt or Innocence OF
Senator DIETRICH, but we do not like
the manner OF his acquittal. The
punishment of one OF these high. class
criminals means more to good gov
eminent than the conviction OF a
whole army OF petty thieves. The
case has not been tried upon it's
merits, and while it no doubt cannot
again be inquired into by court OF
justice, the Senate has a perfect right 1
to sift the whole matter TO the bot
tom and expel the Senator il he is
guilt OF any corruption.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23
REMARKABLE FAMILY.
Six Generations Of Deacons Among
the WiIlinghams.

Attention has been called To the iact
that the Rev. DR.. X. j. Wilingham. q
this city, belongs to "A notable Baptist
family. There are nine living brothers
all OF whom are members OF Baptist
churches; five are deacOns and one il q
preacher. Their father aud his iiy,
brothers were all Baptist deacons Tive
( these still live The father Of these ri,
was a Baptist deacon, spd their mater
nal grandfather was u baptist deacon
and their maternal eatgrandiathrl
was the first deacon Of the First Bap
tist Church OF Savannah. Ode OF Or
willinghsm's sons II missionary, aaC
one If his nephews il "A Baptist de con
So there are six generations of Baptist
deacons in this family Richmond 'rimes
dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23

Arthur o. Sullivan, the veteran
one-legged doorkeeper OF the House
OF Delegates OF Virginia, died at
Christiansburg Wednesday morning.
He had held the position for thirty
five years, having been elected in
1869. Although he used crutches
he was remarkably active and es-
capped from the Capitol disaster in
1870, when those with whole limbs
had to be assisted. There are but
Two men in the House who we're there
when Mr.. Sullivan was elected
James n. Stubs, OF Gloucester, and
Mr.. Moss, OF Buckingham. They
were sent as a committee, with
floral offerings, to the burial; and
the crutches of the deceased are to
be placed over the door OF the
House, il they can be obtained, in
accordance with his expressed wish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23
GENERAL MARKETS

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. %. - Floui
steady; winter superfine, S3.2OM35Oi
penna. roller, clear, $3.Y0U4.lO; cItl
mills. fancy. $5n5.20. Rye flolr wa.
auiet. at 1925 per barrel. Wheat wa
firm: No. Penna red. new, 81 u age
Corn firm; No. 2 yellow. local, 53c
Oats were quiet No. white, clipped
47c.; lower grades. Acc. Hay steady;
No. ! timothy, large bales, $50 1850
Pork firm; family. $l9m2O. Beef was
steady; beef hams, S20mzi. Live poul
ROSTERS. Dressed poultry, he. for
choice fowls and l0c. for old ROSTERS
Butter was steady; creamery, 27c. per
pound. Eggs steady; Now York and
Penna., 3Sc. per dozen. Potatoes were
steady; soc. per buSneL
baltimore. Nd, Jan. y. = Wheat
strong; spring contract, 9iAq92c.;
spot red western, 92l5m92Ac.; steam
err No 2 red, sac. Corn firm
spot. 5OssG 5Os4c. Oats strong and
higher; No. 2 white, 47M47ac.; No. 2
mixed, 43G43hc. Rye firm; No. 2, in
export elevator. 60M61c.: uptown. 60
066c.; No. 2 western. in export eleya-
tor. 61M62c.; uptown, 67G6Sc. But
ter firm; fancy imitation, 2G@2lc.;
fancy creamery. 25n 26c.; fancy ladle.
lDV lou HAOAN PoNhNNr A11 ~ AN669
firm: zoe. per dozen.
New York. Jan. 22.-Butter irreGti.
lar; extra creamery, 22c.; creamery
common to choice, 15021c.; imitation
creamery, l4M1Sc.; state dairy, lao
19c.: renovated. 120l6c.; factory. 100
14ikc. Cheese steady; state full cream
fancy, small colored, small white,
large colored and large white. 12c. for
Sept; late made, l0hc. Eggs firm;
state and Penna. nearyy average fin
est. Bic; do. do. seconds to frsts, %
a 30c.; western extras. 3lc.: do firsts,
SOC; do. seconds, 2Sa29c.; refriger-
ated. 24G27c. Potatoes firm; Long
Island, $2.25d2.6 Jersey, s2.12Q2.5O;
Jersey sweets, s1.50M3.50; state and
western. sacks. $210@2.25. Cabbages
steady; domestic, $1,000 per ton; do.
per 100 head. 5000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23

The War Department does not ap-
proyeoi Senator Frye's bill requiring
that American vessels should be used,
exclusively We presume, for the trans
portation of supplies for the army
and navy. Secretary Root has COM
municated with Senator Frye and
suggested that such n measure would
seriously embarrass the departments
and add much expense. He says
now the American vessels are used in
preference to foreign vessels, some
times at advance rates, but often
bids from foreign vessels.owners are
so much lower than those submitted
by American owners that the depart
ments find it necessary TO use the
foreign vessels. Mr.. Root does not
object, however, to any legislation
giving our own vessels the preference
at all times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23

The immense amount OF money
spent on the Panama canal 10y the
French without completing it is held
up TO US as a reason why we should
let it alone. But it is now given out
that those having charge OF the i'm
provement pocketed S200,OO0,OOO
That is why the work was so costly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Licensed to marry in Washington; IL
sex l.. Lomax aud Alma NJ. q. Puryis, o
iordonsville
The Southern Railway employees
.harged with robbing care, indicted OF
violence secured by Pinkerton detectives
we're acquitted in the Corporation Cour;
u Alexandria.
In fight at Alexandria between NJ
sroes. Southern railway and Alexandra
negroes engaged on the extension worl
m Cameron street, number OF the par.
icipants were wounded.
Cards have been Issued for the m marriage
OF Miss Ray MelgrOve DuntOn to Mr.. II.
Eugene DIX. both Of Lancaster county
It the Baptist church at White Stone,
Wednesday, January 9th. at 3 p. IN.
The plant of the American Fertilizer
Company, situated in Portsmouth, neH
the navy yard, was totally destroyed b!
ire Wednesday, entailing loss OF over
100000 Several thousand bags Of
suano were stored in the main building.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-23

A special train of nineteen cars
pulled into New York the other day,
loaded with turkeys, and was valued
at 100000. This is the largest
shipment ever carried into New York
on one train. and it is said that the
train bearing them had the right OF
way over all other trains, including
the fast expresses.