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The Washington times., 1904-02-04

Isidor Rayner is the son of the late
William Rayner, a well-known capital
ist, and was born in Baltimore fifty
three years ago. He graduated from
the University of Virginia In 1870 and
studied law at the University of Mary
land, being admitted TO the Baltimore
bar In 1874 He attracted attention at
once as speaker. which he carefully
cultivated until he has become one Of
the best-known orators in the country.
His first public service was rendered
during the session Of general assembly
in 1878. when he served as a member
Of the house Of delegates from Balti-
more city. He was elected 10 the State
senate from the city in 1855, serving dur
ms the session of 1856.
Served in Congress.
After completing but one session OF
the four-year term in the State SEN
ate, he became a candidate for Congress
and was elected in the fall of 1856 to the
House OF Representatives. 5e was a
candidate again in 1885. but failed of
election. Nominated again in 1890. he
was elected. and he was reelected also
in 1892. He represented the old Third
Congressi0iiss: district
While in Congress he was a member
Of the Foreign Affairs Committee and
the Coinage and Currency Committee
During the silver agitation of 1892 and
1893 he was IN the forefront as an ex-
ponent OF the anti Bryan view of Democ-
racy. and through his speeches in the
House attained considerable recognition
he was also prominent in the tariff de-
Dates OF those years. and was spoken OF
as an expounder Of the old-Iine Demo-
cratic policy.
Won Fame in Schley Trial.
Mr.. Rayner took no active part in the
State campaign of 1895 and in the BRYAN
campaign OF 1886 was quiet. although
opposed to the extreme views Of the
radical wing which controlled tke party
In 1888. however. he came to the front
again and was nominated on the Demo-
cratic ticket for attorney general and
was elected. He served four years, be-
ing recently succeeded in the Office by
William Shepard Bryan. ir.
In 1901 came the noted trial of Rear
Admiral schIey before a naval board of
inquiry in Washington, on charges grow
ing out of the Marylander's cont,..ct 5rr-
ing the sea fight off Santiago on July 3.
1898. and it was as counsel for Rear
Admiral Schley that Mr.. Rayner achiev-
ed an international reputation. Because
Of the death Of Jere T. Wilson, who was
Rear Admiral Schley's personal friend
and leading legal adviser. the brunt of
the defense fell upon Mr. Rayner.
Won Many Compliments.
Although the majority of the naval
judges decided against SchIey. ALI of
them highly complimented Mr.. Ravner
on his effort. which was regarded TO be
a most brilliant forensic effort.
Recently Mr.. Rayner. as counsel of tba
Western Union Telegraph COMPANY
measure swords with Bernard Carter
who represented the Pennsylvania Rail-
read Company in the pole chopping'
cases.
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LONDON THINKS
WAR HAS BEGUN
Pekin Gable SaUs Japan Decides TO Re-
fuse Further Negotiations.
Determined to Take Action at Once--Rus-
sian Fleet Leaves Port Arthur-War-
like Preparations.

LONDON. Feb. A special cable to
the Evening News" from Pekin has
just been received. 1t reads as follows:
Official information has been received
here that the Japanese government has
decided to refuse any further negotia-
tions with Russia and TO take action at
once"
This is interpreted here as meaning
that war in the Far East has begun
'clash Inevitable"
In all quarters IT is admitted this
morning that war IN the Far East is a
decided possibility. while in many circles
well informed as to the state of affairs.
# is declared that clash between the
forces of the Gar and the 8fl1aldo is in
evitable.
All reports from the scene OF diplo-
matte disturbance indicate that both
countries are proceeding with prepara-
tions for war with all haste
Playing for Time.
The japanese government has become
impatient over the long delay and feels
merely holding back the reply to give
them time to become more fully pre-
pared for big fight.
Word has been received in Tokyo, ac-
cording to a report wired to London this
that the Russian commander
at VladivOstock. believing that war is
imminent, has issued request TO all
the Japanese residents Of the place 10
prepare 10 leave.
Word from the various continental
capitals is far from reassuring. The Of
hc.als at Paris. who have throughout
the negotiations been inclined toward an
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VISITS CAPITAL CITY
TO GET MILITARY POINTS

Adjutant General James A. Drain. OF
the State of Washington. who has been
attending the meeting of the Interstate
National Guard Association at ST. Au-
gustine, called on the President today.
He is here to take up various militia
matters with the War Department He
is enthusiastic over the operations Of
the new Dick law for the organization
OF the militia.
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YERKES NAMES WOOD
FOR PENSION AGENT

Commissioner Yerkcs. OF the Bureau
Of Internal Revenue. has recommended
Major A r. Wood. Of Mount Sterling
Ky. for the position Of pension agent
at Louisville. He made this recon-
mendation this morning. warm con-
test is on over this appointment and a
number oc cand!dates have already been
recommended.
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mo NEED TO SOLICIT"
SAID MACHEN TO L0RENZ
Groffs Continued to Yield Half the Profits,
Although Informed of the Situation.

ceded Lorenz and his evidence was prac-
ucally testimony in substantiation Of
that OF the defendant in regard to oil
and other business transactions.
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WEATHER REPORT.

The weather will continue fair 20
rtobt and tomorrow in the East AMI
South except in the lower lake region,
where there will be more snow. The
temperature will rise tomorrow. except
in the South:
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Best Boards, $3.50 Per 100 Feet.
Frank Libbey & CO.. 9th & N Y. Ave-
Adv.
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Defender of Admiral
Schley Gets the Solid
Democratic Vote.
SUCCEEDS MR.. McCOMAS
Wins Out After Bitter Con-
test Against State Organ
iZation Leaders.

ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 4.-Isidor Rayner
elected United States Senator to sue
ceed Louis E. McComas by solid Demo-
cratic vote of SO, McCOmas, Republican,
getting So
The Washington times., 1904-02-04

Prominent orators use Piso's Cure. It pre-
vents colds and helps the voice 25c.-Adv.
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THE SIN.
TIDE TABLE.

HiRn ffUe fC0d .ly.1a a. n
High tide tomorrow. II :0l a. m, II :25 o. N
Low tide tomorrow--.5:05 a. m. 5:s3 .. N.
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"A Running Account"

Lorenz said he and Machen had a run
ming account OF business transactions
between each other and when at the
end Of the year Machen owed him any
thing. Il was credited on the note. From
January 1897. 70 January. 1901. the
amounts balanced. and there were no
payments on the note.
s. d. Carr. president or the National
Bank Of Commerce OF Toledo was the
only other witness on the stand. He pre-
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TEMPERATURES
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No Interest in Patent.
mo Need to Travel"

Witness did tell Diller 3. Gron that
the fasteners would be ins .alled in Bal
timore and Philadelphia.
Il told Mr.. Grofr. said the witness,
I did not think II necesf AIRY TO travel
ard solicit orders. as the devices could
not be bought in larger Quantities than
the appropriations would permit. There
fore we had better let the thing drift
along for the time. and he agreed
The witness then gave a history OF the
oil deals in Ohio, in which he and Ma
chen became interested IA 1888 Their
first farm cost them $4,000. Their sue
cess was so great that they incorporated
the company.
Mr.. Purdy objected to further testi-
mony along this line.
Mr.. Kumler said he wanted to show
1Continued on Tenth Page.)
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optimistic attitude, are more pessiraistic
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You VIII Take the "For ReT,t"
Sign Down When You Advertise
in The Times. :. : : =
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Continued on Tenth Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14
Towns and Roads

The Business MEMS Association Of
crewe recently appointed a committee to
present Its views to the county board Of
supervisors. and 1t Is understood. so our
correspondent gays, that q delegation
from Blackstone will also BIO present at
the next meeting Of the board In an en-
deayor to get the road tax OF Bellefonte
District raised to thirty cents hum
dred, which would give that district
about s., 200 a Year for road purposes.
1T As first-rate policy for the cities and
towns Of Yirginla 10 take an active In
tesest and an active part IN road improve
ment for II Is a question in which they
are vitality Interested The better the
roads leading into any city or town, the
greater viii BIO It's trade. It Is not good
policy TO depend entirely upon the rail-
roads nor eyen upon the electric lines.
! The WAGON trade IN the peighbpyhood
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14

men and wonnefr who are evar found
opposed to the saloon Analyze the situ.
alton calmly and without prejudice. Acs
cept the fact that the saloon Is here
TO stay. Then call upon the brewers and
respectable Acknowledgements to Join you
In n rational EFFORT to close UP and keep
closed those Sdr hiking places swhere crimt-
nails gather, and you will find back Of
YOU ~ well-organized element, which VIII
help YOU accomplish your purpose. I
know that this suggestion Will not meet
With the favor Of radical reformers, hut
II Is emit,entiy practical. and In the light
OF my ,nayoral experience. with reform.
3nrs, saloon-keepers and gamblers. may
BIO pard oned for venturing the PROPOSE.
ton that In great movements. the middle
g not. only isk tho wiscst, but the
most effective. =. III
lCopyr1ght. 1901, by. Joseph B. Bowles.l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14
Let Us Have Peace

The good old Richmond rimes-Dispatcl
which boltcd the Democratic ticket In two
presidential campaigns, now says I've
are willing to let bygones be bygones.
Tho ,naking-up time has come, and we
arc glad of 1t. We arc for harmony
That's sensible talk, and Is the kind our l
esteemed contemporary should have III III.
dulged III four years ago. Although not
inspired by party fealty or repentance
for past mistakes, It has a welcome y!
sound, ana we hope The Times Dispatch
may live long to preach such wholesome
tdoctrine.- airfax Herald.
Live up to the slogan, esteemed cons cons
temporary. Let bygones be bygones.
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yirpinia's Riches.

It is reported that MASSACHUSETTS, .t' tt,sS' ::
man has discovered III Floyd county, Va.
what he claims to bo the richest nickel
mine in tho United States. The alleged Sc:
mine is ten miles south of shawsville,s on
the Norfolk and Western Railwas is, and Il, \, u
is further reported that tho dscovte elr's
HAS ordered machinery for developit1gi IT,.
Dame Nature has been GENEROUS, In IN.
deed, to the Old Dominion. She has has
given her every variety Of soil, adapted to
we'll nigh every variety Of plant. and she
has given also almost every species Of
mineral. Dame Nature has done her
part we'll, and It only remains for the
people Of Virginia to do their part sl,,t; in
developing their rich and varied and and en- ~
tensiye resources. i 49, 5 XII ~ G
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14

i people OF the South, who were disposed '1
| to be friendly with him. were startled
and shocked with indignation! that he
should have trainpIed their TRADITIONS I'M
der foot and Invited a negro to sit at his
own family table.
Without meaning to be irreYerent,
| Roosevelt, In his own estimation, is the
great Il AM, utterly defiant Of precedent,
OF traditions aye, OF tue Constitution II :.
self. He Is an aristocrat by birth and
training, a car OF his owl, making and q
law unto himself. He is without doubt
by far the most dangerous man who ever
sat in tile presidential chair, and the
people of this country will continue him m In In
office at their peril and at the peril 81 81
their most cherished institutions. g
Opposed to him Is Alton 81 Parker, Of
New York, born Democrat, a man Of
the people, a man Of simple habits of lifci
n man of judicial turn of mind, a man
whose habit of thought Is judicial, man
who is accustomed to look at botn sides
of the case and take all questions into
consideration; to deliberate and TO render
lis decisions in Justice and in equity. He IS q.
man Of peace, q man who loves the coun-
try who loves the farm, who loves. TO
be close to nature, who prefers flowers to
guns and the fragrance of flowers to the
smell OF gunpowder. Who loves the low
Of cattle better than the neigh of war
horses, the smiling countenance OF the
daisy rather, than the ''cold, upturned
face" Of the battles victim.
1--WE are not military people, bent
on conquest or engaged In extending our
domain in foreign lands, or DESTROYS OF
securing natural advantages, however
great by force; but q people loving peace.
not only for ourselves, but for all the na-8
.tions of the earth These were the SIM
pie but noble words Of Judge Tarker's
speech Of acceptance, and they have fallen
upon this land like q benedic tion from rom
heaven. They are the Ell ression Of the
"Prince OF Peace, "A whose kingdom as III
the hearts Of men, who would 2cor,iler ~ u
love and not by force.
Fellow Democrats OF Virginia, fellow
cltizens Of Virginia, Of wha teyer party arr
we invite you to agcontemplation Q + these
two pictures. Look upon Roose ~. the
aristocrat look upon Parker. the Demo-@
crat, and as vlrglnians choose between n
them. Is III. NH 4Ey n Il;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14
A Public Benefac1t tor

Judge Alton Z. Z Parker, 81 he paFEy'.s
nominee BY his telegram 70 the ST.
Louis Convention, placed the 4oemI.oeratey
10 him. In a fcw Short words. he reju-
venated and bilitated the Democratic
party. BY his telegram he showed thai
he was ready to be sci f-effac ed N order
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14
Philosophical.

1 5..How did you come out at E the races
.to-da asked the cautious man.
Great I, z replied the cheerful one
;:You i don't call that great do s. on ~ '' i
.gs5s5...Y gu bet. Every time i th!nk It wann,t
80. can. t help feeling how lucky 4 q ~
-Cincnnati CONNIE rcial Tri bune.
So K Ungraceful.--Nell had expected
to- enjoy myself so at her lunc heon.. She
had some d ellclous green corn especially
for me but Unfortunately she had ms
vited a number Of men.
Bell. Well
Ii Gracious! I wouldn't let a man see ma
eating corn on the cob. Up hilade phia
Ledger. n Il
q 3 ealer. Here is a cigar that is all right
for the money. We sell IT seven for q
quarter. NJ :s5
sSs Customer We'll. that Is a good many.
Yes. but you don't have to smoke
them you know. = III & a ss5
or. II didn't thing OF that. You may
give me a & quarters worth. They'll be
handy to trea t my friends with - Boston
Transcript. .Ss 3&
It Maud. that little boy next door swnlrsg
like a trooper. 4 HI pe you don play
With him. ss SIT u
all he KIN newt ife. 50 a III 58s
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The Tobacco Crop.

The present outlook for raising "a fine
long wet spells and much cloudy wea ther
when 1t was not raining has caused the
plants to grow very large wit big stems
and tibcrs.-H Hall fax Gazette. ~ 3sss 8il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14
Dedu,c,,:tlion,-.i

she's a girl Of good sen .'55 said the
father. & and I want you to marry her.
But, father. y protested the son,
want a wife who Is good looking. "
looking You never saw her. did you? ,'s
MOI but II e she has good sense, sho
cam be very good loo kln 8. I'll Llama polls
Sentinel.
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of any. city or town Is most desirable,
for it brings the people from the sur-s
rounding country into the market, where
they sell their product. and with the pro
#ceeds purchase their supplies. There
should be for this reason hearty co ]:
operation between the cities and towns % Y 2,
and contiguous rural district in this 4 M
spor.ant matter Of road Improvement.
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The Heroinlees Of War,

B It Is said the 7Japanese women are
largely taking the place of the. men In
doing manual labor at home. 3. while the
men arc away In the war. IheiE lleros.
OF our own SEA- Inland during the period
when nearly all our me, n We're Z way
fighting for home q nd & coup try.--151 9 or
stone Courier. a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14
He'd Heard En-.

h Mrs. Crims nbeak K: have heard that
the flne voices nre seldom found In III
ScoDn try where fish or nea 4 diet PR ytils..
Nr, Cr!msonbac That s ght. Didn't
you ever hear those fei lows w no 30 20 bout
Selling fish ?-Yonker s tatesna 2:
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Our, Only Salvation.

Everywhere the BIblo points to some.
who knowing the truth as to the Son
of God, lives out OF harmony with tho
Saviour, would seen, TO be the most
hopeless OF creatures. Yet many a man.
lives on In open or secret SIN, trying to-
persuade himself that his church mems
bership ana fis intellectual acceptance
of Christ existence and saving power will
at the last, save him. a. hundred years
ago a keen and congecrated writer
showed the awful mistake OF that when
he said. 70. reader if the life OF Christ
be not yor pattern, the death OF Christ
will never be your pardon Sunday.
School Times. 53;iS sgisS s3 81 gs45 ISL s7lF
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OUR RELIGIOUS Il
CONTEMPORARIES.
Then and Now

Then and Now.
"A boastlng prelatc OF q state church,
remarked THE church has ceased -. say
Silver and gold hnvc1 none, = True
indeed. Z" replied d secular subject, "and I
1t has ceased to say to the lame, Rise
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7f5g61gt s;s h ~ sF isfi q "a ~ n
Al NO. a Nortl, Tenth Street, |
Richmond, Va. Entered Jar,uf
airy 27, 1903, at Richmond, Va
as second.ciass metter, under |
Act OF Congress Of March .,
1879.

Washington Burenu:g No. ZIG C ,sl.N
building Fourteenth and strese's,
Northwest.
Manchester Bureau: Carriers drug otofre'
s NO. 1902 Hull Street. e
{ Petersburg headquarters: ]. Beverley
Harrison's, No. 400 North sycamore
y Street. X IA
The DAILY TIMES DISPATCH is sold
at cents a copy
The SUNDAY TIMES DISPATCH is
sold at cents a copy. 5
The DAILY TIMES DlSPATCli,I IN
GLIDING Sunday, in Richmond md Man u
chester by carter. ~ cents per week or
80 cents per month.
5THE TINES DISPATCH Il, Richmond, va Y a.
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VIVA { !; Did for Her,

II suppose your daugh ter.s trip broad
did her wonderful amount OF good
.8..Y es, she always says Il fsnc9, ms
stead N OF IA 7 guess. - hicag D "a Record
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-14

under the seafchllght Of truth; what will
you say tfei7
Before 1t IL too late, send UP the heart
felt prayer. Search me o God and know \
my heart try ME and know my thou ~ hls'
and SEQ if there be any wicked way IN IN
me, and lead me In the way everlas ting
:. s- - Z .
Some Virginia papers, notably me l,lle
Time Dispatch. have been g,Ylln .ge 5 ull-s
qualified coninenda to RooseVelitt,s re-
cent utterance. declining to pardon a
criminal convicted of rape, and the sem
stiments Expressed by hin, in that conn ne y.
ton. Strangely enough they have over
looked al, expression In his publish cdI de-S
cision which betrays the innate recKrT Y
lcssness and lack OF balance OF the man,
in speech, which has likewise freaen emily
manifested itself In action. HIS stare sta.
lnentS that the crime Of rapo ana w Il
crime OF lyiichtiE are equally infamous = 3
sadly mars the effect Of what he had to-
say in connection With Ills refusal 'ls'l 70
pardon. " Ienfy& Bulletin.
We confess that we had otverlo oked
this sting In the tall Of the Roosevelt e y
dellverance when we commended At The
Times-D Dispatch Is opposed to lynch MI
but not because the man who ass SO n ~
a woman does notsdeserye 1t. And as Tor
the crime itself. OF course, there Is none
that can be compared to It,
85ssss .s-.:,--------zz----1E-==----5 IN
Senator Martin. Of Virginia. is we'll
pleased with the political situation In
New York. Hetls not in the habit OF ex i-s
pressing an opinion until he has con-
sidered IT. we'll and he Is very careful
about making political prophtec'e leg les, b pc.
cause he knows what the. contingencies
are. But lie II Is confident that as the
situation now stands, the Democrats have we
the advantage In New York. and unless lfl aiss'
there should be some unforeseen change chan
he has no doubt whatever that Ny VIII
60 for Pnrkeraby a substantial majority
Senator Martin says that Judge q Parker,
who Is thorough liar whit the po'lliitti--
cal fairs Of N CIV y ork, Is himself cons
fident Of carrying the State.
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The New York Sun rec: !s " AZ a. a.
though Mr. Hayes announces that q. should allItd
he be elected he would not stand for ia
other term he was Voted for in the next
Republica convention. But the Sun for
gets that Mr. Il ayes was never elected
sss6ts ttI9S----.z--------g4
Chairman Cortelyou announces 8s that
Presid ent Roosevelt will not II AXE ak any
3spee ehes during the campo The par
3tyE muzzle IS on as ightaa wa ~
s.Sll ~ S5 gs-===-==---=----
The Russians have new ma tioAal
heir.--New ~ ork Mail.
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Cape Henry and "a. Beach
Every Sunday Via
G. & 0 Outings.

81. o. round trip to Norfolk and Ocean
View; s1.2a to Cape Henry and Virgil
l,eacll. Two trains 8;3o. and . "a. n. No
stops. N orfolk and Yirg MIA Beach ticks
cts good for 81 oT- over 4 Ocean " lew. ISL
o. 81 o. passengers can remain at
Ocean View until 80 F. N. lsis
Virginia Beach. Two trains, s; s0; and Q A.
NJ. 7s No stops. The only route to Cape
Henry. s
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A Christians Duty

tA Christians Duty.
When asked what ii ones duty who
Feels that he has been wrong ully treated
by his brother In the church DR. Jeters
replied: q Is your duty to go al once
TO the offending brother and not to stop
TO speak Of I to others, We are too apt
In such circumstances to forget the word
or the Lord. which says: II thy brother
shall trcspass against thee, so and tell I
him his fault between thee and him
alone, This Is tho divine rule. and ex-s
perience has demonstrated It's wisdom
RELIGIOUS III erald, MI gj "A
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/ Il: g o,rn,11,e.nr,ds# Mr.. Richar dson.

Editor Of The m ess
iisir-In 3 a \ copversa ton with my old
friend and conrade richardson l q q
compa n ri fteenth glnia, Pick 'isl
ett's Division he tells me he i eanal,
date for the position OF tsuperlntendent q
the Soldiers Home: 4@ Rlc harason
served an the moderate States army
from Bethel to Appomattox; was q good
and true soldier, and is now a faithful
citizen. He Isl sober, energetic and in
every way quail fled for the discharge Of
the duties OF the position, IA and the camp
can mako no mistake In comforting this
honor upon this old veteran. He Is
pre- eminently qualified for II ss
i B8 3. , S. MOORE. Il
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I A#Winrl:nl1er..

Corky tells me that no made his for-5$s
tune In one grand st oke.
Icy cs he married a wild owS worth s . 1
ion."--Detroit Free Press. ID
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"A Complete Answer. a.

The sympatlles Of the Courier g out.
TO the men who are ''disfranchised''s be-i
cause they forgot or elected to- pay
their poll tax, at least W. would GER
row that ''several.' hundred good and
honest men, in Page county have been
5''disfranchised.'' It would lead VI, 8t TO
think that the Democratic party has
committed q crime because s, ths g 4, =
own neglect, Indifference. and, In some
cases. distaste for hard labor,. ha We lost
their right to vote.-Luray News. u