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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-29
The Last Of Enampnents.
Tennis Tournament.
fpv Assochted Pre,s.)

(By Associated Press.)
fn s in the all-comers' tournament Of the
national lawn tennis Ghampionshlp we're
Chicago; Clarence Hobert, Of New Yort;
Beala G. Wright. Of Boston, and william
A. Larncd Of Summit, n. j., reached that
stage of the tournament.
Tomorrow the seml-finals will be
played and Collins will meet Hobart,
while Wright will play I4arned: The event
to-day was the victory OF Wright over
Clothler.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-29
LOW RATE WEEK END EXCURSIONS
70 NEW JERSEY SEAsH ORE RE-

-7-"7 SORT S--FVv y q r N n ----1Ig
commencing June Esd and until Sep
rnhsr 9th, inclusive, the r. +, g. r.
y will sell on Friday and Saturday
~ ~ Zach week special excursion tickets
- - Atlantic City, capo May, Ocean City,
sen Isle City and Wildwood, NJ. j., at
rnte Of SO round trip from Richmond.
Tickets good going only oR date OF sale
and for return passage neAving des,
date of Issue. Apply to ticket agents
r., II, & p, r, r. w, p. TAfLoR,
Traffic Manager,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-29
Mrs Jordan III in Jail.

Especial to The ,BTr 1me5iRsEEpaV5 a.. Au-
SEW y E khSr jordan Gn who has been in
E 3a; for quite long time for assault han;,
INK INK her sss<r with hammer has SO been wlY
S ShS ia s'T ,n,dcr the care OF Dr. J. D Tur :,
ner. a. Prevalence
Forge Sunday, afternoon, and q arse
cr Mrs ". x, Apperson is visiting friends
in Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-29
Steamship Sold.

(By Associated Press.)
K NEW YORK, Aug 2S-'rhe, steamer
Tallahassee has been sold by the savan-
ana and Boston Steamship Company, II is
presumed that Tallahassee will be put on
tho PHILADELPHIA and Boston route.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-29
SACRED HEART PICNIC,
Annual Church Excursion to West
Point To-morroW.

Point Tomorrow.
The annual picnic Of the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church Will BIO hold Tomorrow
at West Point The train Will leave tho
Southern station at SEQ O'Clock In the
morning,
The Sacred Heart picnic Is a summer
event, always eagerly awaited by hun
dreds, The usual arrangements have
been made to provide for the pleasure
and comfort OF tho crowd, and tho at
tendance this year will probably be even
larger than last. when about twenty-five
coaches were filled.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-29
-Dr Merrick Returning.

Dr. Thomas p MerrlcK VINO aMr mas Mill ns re.
q fnrn az to ef Richmond THURSDAY He landed
IN New York August 22d In the e ! PEST eid
Of health and vent thence nanS g 3aw ms da via
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-29
Stabbed in His Own Home,

a strange man !ast, nlEkt ,entereI the
at seyentesnth and Broad Street. Book
er attempted to eject the man. who cut
him severely on the les, DR., Witten; Of
the ambulance corps, was called, and he
had To take seven stitches 10 close up
the wound, sS5is s '&Et
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-29
Coming Home To-day

r., =. Iii i. l,ro1,o,, Il nn,orro,v morn
t,,a$1 :, -, ,,,o,d 1s,,,es ana paters
ing ana me thae ,,, 3''ues anu
. pu's Ia, 800 We tara a. n'olnck Al.
.h 'l,In every nan IN the camn has hnd
= s,,e,.,a,,a .,,,a III seem rlo1 n M going
home me-
d The provost is on duty In Basic CITY
to prevent any further disturbance and
the officers Of the guard have the strict-
est orders Tonight The wea ther mas
been actually cold here at night ana
more than one blanket was needed 1o o..
those sleeping out OF doors
r.a~a~,1 Male Retained.
w anus S '.. q -
A petition has been circulated IN CAMP
which WIN be handea doy Yer =, a..,,
Claude swanson, ~ wn I', =, ~ !. ..a,aIrod
that Genera Wllllahi N a., s ~ ,,naor
as adjutant genera. u ny -. .,,ndarstood
the ne" T., tha rncimcnt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-29
SOLDIERS READY
T0 J 6 A. ! HOME N
The sevcnty-seconi Virginia
Regiment Will Break Camp
To-day, 4.
CORPORAL AND PRIVATE TRIED
CORPORAL AND PRIVATE TRIED.
They Smashed a Joy Machine
Petition to Have General
Nallc Retained.
Special to The Times -Dlspat ch.)

hi Especial to The Tltnes-Dlspatch
Fl CAMP JACKSON, BASIC CRY, VA.
Aug. 2s.-Corporal Jones and Private
FERGUSON. the former OF the stnunton
rifles and the latter OF the Clifton Forge
rifles, who were before Mayor Reuter-,
of Basic, charged with breaking to
pieces the merry go-round Saturday
night were discharged this afternoon.
The men were arrested on Saturday
might by the provost guard and remain
ed In the guardhouse until this morn
Ing, when the constable served n war
rant on them They were then placed
under arrest by the civil officers and
taken to tho mayors court for trial
G. w. Bruce, the owner Of the amusc-3
ment enterprise. who swore out the
warrant for their arrest appeared against
the soldiers. There were many wit
incsscs present and quite number CT
them were examined Sergeant Major
Irving r. Darlington defended the boys.
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Paid for the Joy Machine.

After quite bit OF the evidence had
been heard Mr.. Bruce came to terms
with the prisoners and by mutual agree
ment 1t was decided that they should pay
the damages and Mr.. Bruce was to with
draw the warrant which he did. Mayor
Reuter- dismissed the case on these
grounds. Il,
Jones and Ferguson got together with
their friends and purse was raised
which went to Mr.. Bruce to pay for the
Inycrhaul Of his Coy machine. =
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Well, reckon It's nice
To be growed up tall,
To be "A big man,
And to know 1t all;
To be able to boss
An whip kids like me;
To go eyerywheres,
And everything see:
To have your own cash.
And spend It, too;
An have nobody Say
You ehan't so-and-so do"
But without these things
I'd much ruther be
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she wished to return to the cottage to
fight the fire.
THANK you, thank you" said Miss
Jones, looking In Grace's eyes with won
der in her own. IF you will look after
my poor mother-take her away from all
this excitement think with help l shall
be able to get the fire out. 1t Is burning
In the roof and side of the kitchen wall"
Then Miss Jones ran into the house
again, where score of girls and boys,
urged on by Graces solicitation, were
burning places. The fire had gained little
Roadway owing to the dampness of the
wood from a recent rain.
Left alone in the yard with the old
lady on her hands Grace looked about for
some house to which she might lead her
charge; but there was no such place
nearer than a distance of some ten blocks.
But buggy coming down the road lead
ing to town solved the problem in Grace's
mind. Railing the driver, who drew up
at the gate, Grace quickly told him of
the fire and asked him to lend his help to
those inside the cottage and to allow her
to carry her old, sick companion In his
vehicle to her own home. The driver
quickly obeyed and assisted Grace to seat
Mrs. Jones in the buggy. In another mo-
ment Grace was guiding the horse to-
wards her own house. while the driver
hurried to the assistance of the teacher.
''Oh, l am so worried" said the old
lady as they drove along. Not for my
self, but for my daughter. Just as she
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HOW THE QUEEN OF FAIRIES CAME
TO LITTLE TOM. BY ANNIE JAMES.

Dear, oh, dearl How l wish l were
not obliged to stand here all day opening
and closing the great door for callers,
sighed little Tom, as he looked out
through the glass plate In the iron-clad
door.
Little Tom was a hailboy employed in
the home Of great nobleman's family.
He was richly liveried in velvet and lace
and possessed the manners Of a kings
page His position was that of door
opener for the portly butler. who felt
It beneath his own dignity to perform
such mental service.
At the moment when little Tom sighed
his wish TO he free, of the great house,
that was nothing better than a prison
to him, the butler had had fallen
asleep In the rear of the hall sitting
before the blazing CRATE. The day was
rainy, and owing 10 this fact little Tom
and the butler were not kept very busy,
although 1t was milady's reception day.
But just as little Tom stood looking
longingly out through the plate glass
sash. carriage drew up at the curb.
Tom rubbed his eyes and looked at the
equipages the second time, for 1t was
most unusual in appearance, being snow
white and drawn by snow-white steeds.
While Tom was looking with wonder on
this carriage the door to 1t opened and a
falr-haired little girl about Toms own
age, sprang out and ran lightly up the
steps Before Tom could open the door
the little visitor touched the brass knob
with a tiny wand she held and the door
few open noiselessly; the little girl step
ping inside. Then she shut the door
as noiseessly-as II she would not
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None of the girls liked the new teacher
In the first place, they were in no humor
to receive her, having loved her predeces-
sor of the two past years so dearly.
Secondly, this new teacher was so I'M
prepossesslng In appearance. being thin.
sallow and dressed painfully shabby. And
this last failing-if failing 1t might be
called-offended the schoolgirls not 1T
tie. for they held that the dignity of a
school tea cher- especially o'e employed
In the Grey school-demanded a certain
smartness and gentility in dress. Miss
Avery, the last teacher, had always been
quite modishly attired. and Miss Avery
was plump, rosy checked and pretty, hay
ing well-kept white hands. while the new
teacher, Miss Jones by name. was pos
sessed of n pair of bony, hard-worked
hands that showed no attention. School
had been in session two weeks and Miss
Jones had worn every day the same old
gown that was much frayed and worn.
81 just can't endure the sight of. her"
said Grace Black, one of the leading
spirits of the school, as she left the
schoolhouse one evening In company with
several of her comrades. "She makes me
think of a clothes horse, she's SO angular.
Really she seems all sharp joints"
And that old faded black dress-it
must have done service these past FIVE
years" remarked pretty, thoughtless Nell
Parker 81 can remember as far back as
that, and they were wearing Just that
style of sleeve then. Why. were l in her
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admitted Grace. And a lump came in
her throat as she listened to the poor
old lady's loving praise of her daughter.
But tell me-" Mrs. Jones said, anxious
ly. "can you see whether the fire Is
gaining headway2 All we have In the
world is In that little cottage. If 1t
should be destroyed we would be desti-
tute of furniture and clothing"
Grace looked back towards the burning
house and to her great relief she saw
that the smoke had almost disappeared,
and everything would indicate that the
fire had been mastered. I'm glad to
tell you, Mrs. Jones, that the fire Is not
gaining Roadway; In fact, | think they
have put 1t Out"
Then 1 may return at once said the
old lady eagerly.
"Oh no, the place has been deluged with
water" said Grace. ut would not do for
you to stay there till the roof and walls
are fixed and the place thoroughly dried"
"But-where-"
Grace read the unfinished question In the
old lady's face. you and your daughter
shall be my guests for the remainder Of
the week." she said.
.You are dear, good girl" said the old
lady, deep gratitude In her voice. I'm
sure you must love my daughter. All
who know her we'll do
HAS your daughter said anything Of
Other pupils a-several girls In particu-
lar?' asked Grace.
Mrs Jones face slightly clouded mo,
she has said very little to me for the past
two weeks. But she has been SO down
spirited as if something unpleasant was
on her mind, that I've felt sure there was
some trouble In her school. I've begged
her to tell me of It, but she only kisses
me and says she is tired, that the ex-
perience Is new and that soon everything
will be running smoothly. She would not
tell me anything, though, that might
cause me pain. But, you will tell me,
won't you If anything has gone wrong In
her school?'
Yes, there has been one unruly spirit
dominating the pupils" answered Grace
earnestly. But she--the unruly spirit
has been made to see how unjust she has
been towards your daughter. Believe
me-that girl shall publicly ask your
daughters forgiveness and pardon and do
everything she can to atone for her past
ugly conduct"
"Oh what could any girl have had
against my daughter asked the old lady.
"And-if she has started out to cause her
trouble, | fear she will not change her
ways
Il am that GIRL" said Grace, laying
her hand on Mrs. Jones' arm "And I've
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gave Information that he was asleep, the
fairy stepped forth from the vase.
Now, dear boy" said little Queen
Good Heart In her slyery voice, IF you
wish to become a great and good man,
and thus be enabled to assist your poor
father, come with me at once. I'll take
you TO a place where you will find mine
. of great treasure. All you have to do Ia
to dig II from the soil. You don't mind
work, do your
mo, l love to work, II by working l
can become great and rich," replied Tom.
"But-my position here-would 1t be right
for me to go without giving the butler
notice? 1t is he who employs me-"
1T is not necessary to tell him any
thing about your going" declared the
fairy. ut Is through his lazlness that he
has you here You are supposed to shield
him from his employers, who would not
permit him to remain did they know how
he sits and sleeps all the time, resting the
responsibility of his position on your little
shoulders. No, let him slumber on until
the bell rouses him TO the fact that he
must stay awake and open the door him
self"
So saying. the fairy touched the door
with her wand and IL opened quickly and
noiselessly. She hurried down the steps
with Tom at her heels. But before Tom
left the steps he gave the doorbell long
peal why did you do that?" asked the
fairy, laughing. Did you wish to rob
that lazy old butler of a few minutes
sleepY
NO, not exactly that" explained Tom.
81 thought some Of the family might come
upon him unawares and find him not at
his post ] would not like to cause him
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taught. Always on "short Friday after
moons crowd of pupils would gather
there to participate in the healthful and
engaging sport. On this Friday evening
In question Grace, Nell and Myrtle were
assembled with a score of others. Just as
a game was in progress the faint cry of
fire" was heard near the court. All
looked In the direction from which the
cry came, and there, issuing from .he
roof and side of the Jones cottage was a
column OF blue smoke which grew thicker
and larger eachN moment.
'Why, It's the place where Miss Jones
livesl" exclaimed Grace. Come, quick!
We must help her' And forgetting her
unwarrantable hatred of the new teacher.
Grace went swiftly towards the cottage
with bevy of comrades at her heels.
Just as they ran up, all out of breath,
Miss Jones came hurrying from the house,
half carrying her old mother, who showed
unmistakable signs of Illness LET us
help you," said Grace, stepping near the
teacher Then turning to her followers
she said: 'Cry for help as loudly as pos
sible, and some Of you get to drawing
water from the cistern." Then seeing
that Miss Jones mother was too, feeble
to stand alone, Grace put her arms about
the old lady and told her teacher that she
would look after her mother for her II
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any trouble If ! could help It. And he has
placed his trust In me- But--hes awake
now, for the instant the bell rings he Is
on his feet. 1t was my place to always
watch for anyone in the house and
whistle to rouse him."
you are conscientious boy" said the
fairy who had sgnaled her carriage from
n distance. Here jump In"
In another moment Tom, seated beside
the beautiful little Queen Good Heart. was
rolling al great speed down the avenue.
the snow-white steeds ringing fire from the
hard-paved street with their hoofs.
Now, we are off to the country" In
formed the fairy, smiling.
stop r. Aid Tom put out a OBTAINING
hand towards the driver. II cannot go
without my dear father bears me COM
pany."
"But you can return for him after you
have got yourself well established in your
mining business said the fairy, closely
watching the effect of her words on Tom.
But my father would be so frightened
AFT did not go to him at o'clock tonight.
as is custom pleaded Tom For all
the money In the world-all the mines of
treasure-I would not cause him such
anxiety. No, l must go and tell him of
my new plans, even though | may not
have him with me now"
The good little fairy clasped both Toms
hands in her own. You are noble
boy = she exclaimed. when | suggested
your going of without your fathers
knowledge | was putting you to the test.
Had you done so | would have known you
to be selfish, and sehshness is an unpar-
donabe sin in my eyes Tell the driver
| your dear fathers address and we'll drive
| there at once and he shall leave this close,
sitting city and go to the beautiful noun
| tains with u.s.
"Oh, you are dear, good fairy, and
love YOU" cried Tom, kissing the little
maiden's hand calamity. You shall be
my queen forever and forever
"And you shall be my king some day."
said the Queen Good Heart, speaking seri-
ously and with deep feeling when we
have grown up you shall wed me and to-
gether we shall reign over the beautiful
fairy kingdom of which am sovereign"
Then telling the driver his fathers ad-
dress little Tom leaned back in the car
riage. his heart beating with new found
! happiness
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was getting Well started In her school
and we comfortably fixed In the little
cottage. too. You see, I've been i'll so
much that I've been only borden to
her. although she viii not see 1t that
way. Oh, my daughter is such a splen-
did girl. and her path through life has
been very rough" And the old voice
had tears In 1t. as did also the dim eyes.
Are there just the two Of your" asked
Grace. something hurting her conscience.
YES, just the two of u.s." answered
the old lady. And II you could but know
my daughter-but maybe you do know
her. She teaches in the Grey school,"
Eyes, know her. said Grace, a flush
of shame covering her face.
''Oh. well. then. you knew a most no.
BILE soul And don't mind telling you, for
your sweet young face invites confidence,
that my poor daughter has had such a
hard climb to get the position she now
has She worked her way through school,
working at anything she could get
through the vacations to earn money to
buy her books and few clothes. Oh, she
has made such sacrifices for me, too. 1t
breaks my heart TO think can do moth
ing for her and am now old and III, which
causes her so much anxiety. But-do
you go to her school?'
'Yes, l am one of Miss Jones' pupils,"
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position I'd wrap myself in blanket
before I'd appear in such garb."
''Yes, she's decidedly a back number"
acquiesced Myrtle Livingstone. 'She makes
me think of some funny old caricatures
we have at home
"And those rough hands of hers-looks
as though she had washed dishes for
living before she took up the delightful
occupation of public school teaching"
said Nell, laughingly. 81 just can't be
nice to her. She gives me the fidgets.''
SAY, girls" broke in Grace, Just az
though new idea had struck her, sup
pose we all show our strong dislike to
her in every way possible This may lead
to her asking to be transferred to some
other room, or. better still, to another
building. A teacher who was so much dis
liked In the fifth grade last year was sent
to another school. The pupils simply drove
her out"
.'All right" said Nell and Myrtle In
breath. Let US begin the boycott right
away. / hate to think of being shut up
all winter with her, went on Nell.
But we must get the other pupils to
help u.s. said Grace. Three little maids
like we could have no influence alone,
you know"
So the next day at recess Grace Nell
and Myrtle took several Of the more
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rouse the sleeping butlerr--and, smiling on
Tom, she said in a low, musical voice.
I'm the fairy Queen Good Heart, and l
heard your wish minute ago. Now, I've
called In person to see what can be done
for YOU
"Oh, I'm so lonely here" said Tom. In
a low, plalntive voice. 'I'm not allowed
TO talk to anyone except the butler, and
then only to rouse him from ais constant
mapping when l see anyone coming. |
stand here by this door all day, which
makes me very tired"
"And are these the only reasons you
have for desiring to go away from here p
asked the little fairy.
"Oh, no, l have many other reasons
Also answered Tom, keeping an eye on
the butler while be spoke. IL would love
10 be able to run out In the sunshine and
play like other boys. And should love
to go to school and get an education, so l
could earn plenty of money for my poor
sick father"
And your mother-have You none7"
my mother died whep I was a baby"
Tom said. my father is III and cannot
do much work must divide my little
wages with him. But If we had money
he could get well. the doctor says, for all
ne needs is rest In the country and plenty
of good food"
But before the fairy could make answer
q carriage dashed up at the curb, and
Tom, looking out, saw that the snow
white carriage had disappeared from
sight. The fairy whispered to Tom: 81
shall call my carriage when | wish II.
But there are callers coming up the steps.
I'll change my shape till they have been
announced and ushered Into the drawing
room" So saying the fairy repeated SONG
queer phrases and straightway became
beautiful tall vase, that rested on an
onyx-and-gold stand. The doorbell rang,
the sleeping butler. used to sudden awak-
enings, jumped up from his easy chair
and came quickly forward to receive the
fashionable ladies who were being admit
ted by little Tom. Then the butler an
nounced the guests. after which he
ushered them into the great drawing
room above stairs. Then he returned TO
his corner to take another nap before the
Ore, not having noticed the beautiful vase
that had 20 recently. placed itself In
convenient corner behind the door.
As soon as the snoring of the butler