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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

men from kentucky, fourteen soldiers,
two Canadian boatmen, an interpreter,
n hunter and q negro servant OF Captain
Clark. They began to ascend the Mis-
souri, River in the spring Of 1904. and
reached the mouth Of the Columbia River
the following year. They returned IN
1906, and Congress rewarded them with
grants Of land. The sad part Of the
story Is that Captain Lewis, after his
return, began to suffer from hypochon-
trla, to which he had been subject from
his youth, and In one OF these attacks
he took his life.
But although the oregon country was,
we'll advertised by this expedition. Its
development has come within tho last
fifty years. Flftyl years ago 1T had a
population OF about 5000. Tho popula-
ton now Is 100000. While the States
comprised In the Oregon country are
agricultural, extensive manufacturing In
tercsts have developed, and IN the year
1901 the product was VALUED Mt SIZE, OO0, 600.
In 1904 Its foreign commerce amounted
1 to s45,ooo.oOO. Although the population
of the whole territory fifty years ago
was only 5000, the city of Portland, in
which this exposition is to be held, now
has population of 10000 and whole
sale trade valued at SITE 100000 n year.
This reads like romance, but 1t is
history and goes to show what grand
country we have. The Oregon country
Is only vet in the infancy OF Its develop
ment and there will be a more startling
story to tell one hundred years hence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
CONSTANT READER.
Pensions for Widows.

Editor Of The Times-D Dispatch:
slr.-Do widows Of United States actiVe
or retired military or naval officers draW
pension or pay, and, II SO. how mu 'c' <
Widows OF army officers do not Or! draw
nensIons, unless their husbands were on
the pension rolls as soldiers OF the war va
between the states. Congress- often, = =
not always, pensions he arelicts q ON
GERS, active or retired. and the 2 amount '11
= this pension is almost Invariably 80 10
4 !, month, in the case OF widows Of bri le'
4 der. GENERALS. tf5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

| the subject. more deeply ir1hued, MS his
life bears witness, with the tr,ie chival-
rous spirit, nor was there any better af.
fected, as his book shows, to all the
literature OF chivalry.'' "He dig not in-
tend to hurlesaue the old Spanish knights
errantry" says Mr.. Ford, In his Hand
Book OF spain, '.sor the thing had ex-
p,red q century before his birth, but to
put an end to the absurd and affected
ro1nnnces which 1t was then the fashion
to read, and which were believed to be
true pictures of chivalry." 1t was not
true chivalry, but the absurdltes into
which It had degenerated that Cervantes
intended to ridicule.
Chivnlry is one of tho most noble traits
of manly man, and has ever been one
of the chief attractions of tho true South-
ern gentleman. The chivalry OF tho old
time southerncr was seen In his invaria-
BILE reverence for a good woman, and his
readiness always to defend her from
others, and not only from others, but
from himself. His chivalry was seen
in his loyalty TO his friends and In his
fairness to his foes. lie would share
his last nlorsel with a friend: he would
take no mean advantage Of foe. lie
would give his life for his friend. and
count It but a reasonable sacrifice; he
would fight no foe except in the open
upon equal terms. He was q good lover
and q good hnter. He was fighter,
and lie believed in the code Of honor"
but his belief In the code was In defer
ence to his chivalrous idea that that
was the fairest and most genteel way
of settling difficulties between gentle
men,"
Like knight-errantry Of DID, duellins
itself ran into abuses, and became SO
brutally absurd that 1t was finally abol-
ished, but there was this much to, be
said in Its behalf: It made q man who
wished to move in the best society and
be received as q gentleman exceedingly
careful in his conduct and In his words,
for every such man knew that If he
was guilty OF any act unbecoming q gem
tlcman, especially where the fair name
of woman was involved he would
surely be called to account, and lie knew
that when he spoke In disparagenent or
any man in his own circle. he must be
ready to make good at the point Of q
pistol. In a sense, therefore the duel
tended to promote chlvalry, to protect
women to hold the gentleman squarely
IN 70 nIl his RESPONSIBILITIES.
OF course, we are glad that the duello
in the South has been abolished, but We
hope that with it's passing there will be
no decadence in the spirit Of chivalry
which duclling in its highest ambition
designed to defend and promote. g5g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
How We Grow.

Tho Lewis and Clark Centennial ES-
position Will at least have the effect Of
'mpresslng upon the people Of the unHcd
States and Of the world the wondrous
development Of our Western country. The
Columbia River was not discovered untl
1871, and ten years later "the old Oregon
Country" was an unknown land. 1t
came into our hands and was first ex-
plotted through the genius and enter
prise of Thomas Jetferson, II was he
who purchased this splendid territory
for the United States. and II was no who
sent Merlwe'her Lewis and william
Clark, both Nirsnians. and the former
Mf, JeAe'son's private secretary, to ex-
plore the country, They started on
their expedition In the summer Of M
with company composed Of nine young
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
4 M RHYNE;:S'!2i 10pH7!
Good Health BY the Card.

Good Health BY the Card.
I'VE always been quite careful Of my
health;
stay indoors whene'er 1t looks like
rain;
ia rather lose q lot Of needed wealth
Than increase our mortal tendency TO
pain;
So / always wear golosfes when I'm out
And II always dress In sanitary clio esf-
DR.. Yaggers Antisoptlc helps q man who's
Henee / wear 'em, and his medicated
hose, q,
OH the cucumber. the ,mince ana cherry
New potato and the cy1nblng and the
/ eschew EN-. cause my doctor told me
cause use, they have an inner influence
OH my food is all prescribed and guar
anteed
BY the author Of ''The Way to M tsatl
3 cate"
who has bade me quite few times chew
@ each bit full thirty-two times
(Which keeps one we'll, but also keeps
him late).
And in many other ways I'll not recount
treat myself with tender loving care,
on, it's wonderful how fast the totals
"A W mount ft ,A
makes me bear
I'm theoretic strong man of rcpute;
I'm yaletudinarian, truth to tell,
Yet by nnture's little 8irony--perVersei
(yes, almost Byrony);
!. 7 am yery,, very seldom ever, well,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
TO Learn Engineering.

rd,tor of The Tlmes-Dlspatch:
s,r What is the best way for @ boy o.
s,Yteen "a learn civil engineering IN Nc 3.
mond other than attending school, 70 70
whom must he apply for position, !, 10 1,r gel
the experience? a SUBS 80. -. +.
q Secure position In some OF INC
ofaces Of the engineering department
connected with the railways entering W ING
oity. or some Of the private offices OF
!practicing engineers, I,
y Study at the Virginia Mechanics g. lh rs
stitute at night such subjects as bear '
upon the profession, 4. II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
The Poll Tax.

Editor OF The Times-DIspatch: 4
v Sir,-In your issue of May 10th, In re.
ply to query, you state that a voter
who will be OF age on Novcmb Der 6, 1905,
will be entitled to register and VOTE
provided he has deposited with the treas
Surer s1.b0. In satisfaction Of 1906 poll tax,
and that said amount need not be paid
six months before election.
In Issue OF April %, you quote Professor
Ernest NJ. Long, Of Richmond College.
Law School, aa follows: '.If no State
poll tax hns heretofore been assessable
under age. and YOU are now twenty
one years old. OF Will become OF age on
or before the. It'll of November. 1906, you
arc entitled TO be registered III other-.
wise qualified. provided that. or, or be-
fore the 9th day OF Mny. 1905. you shall
have paid to the treasurer tho sum Of
sl.5o, amount. of first years Poll tax, ass IS
sessable against you. VIZ
Please state in your Query Column in
Daily. which Is correct.
js Yours truly. :, :,
The first OF these statements Is correct.
Only taxes for preceding years are
required to be paid six months before the
election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
+ Postal Regulations.

Editor Of The Tlmes-D Dispatch: J, q
sir,-ls a postmaster Of the fourth-clas y
required to BIO at his place OF business
every every day, or can he leave bis business m
e trusted clerks or an assistants names
and absent himself for weeks at8aa tine =
your answer appreciated, ~, Y, u.
sThc Postal Laws and Regulations do
mot mention tho length OF time 9 post
master at an Office Of the fourth class
may absent hinaelf therefrom.s Ho is-re.
CURED, however, to have - {. competent ~
assistant In charge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
Rattle Of New Market.

%1,ditor Of The Times Dispat Oh -. I. :,
sir,-In your article in yesterdays pay.
az invest Point OF the south,"9, Is 9
shor = description OF the battle OF tN ! Y
s Viii YOU kindly advise me through ~, ta 70
columns OF your paper Of py ~ ~ -
there is painting OF the l3at ~ =
aimed? and obligc yours tr''lv.l- !,
49, r. e. NVYsOR. g
No painting representing the battle battle q
New Market has yet been maze lo Du'
there is ground for hope that such a
work will be executed within the next
Year. -....t- l.LAl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
For Undergraduates.

Editor of The Times Dspntch:
sir,-Pleaso tell me through the query
Column" Of your valuable paper, IL there
Is a school In Richmond for trailing kin
dcrgarten teachers, and greatly oblge.
G, S. N. X.
Yes. This Is not an advertising col
tumn. but II you will give your full adj
dress, we will send by mail particu-i
lars
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
A Soldiers Rights.

Editor Of The Tlmcs-Dispatoh:
sir,-1f an old Confederate soldier buys
land with his pension money. VIII his
creditors have q right to soil the lend
FOR his debts?
i was a Confederate soldier and be-
longed to tho Tenth Virginia Cavalry,
and a few days before the surrender !
was captured and carried to Point Look
out where / was released on the oath
Of allegiance. Ny horse was taken back
to Appomattox Courthouse ny the men
who had the lead horses, and It was
taken from them at the surrender by the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
Edward "The sshrewd.o

Commenting on tho fact that King Edwards
father used to DO referred to as "Albert the
sovereign OF Great Britain should be called
S"ISdwnrd the shrewd" The writer adds; 'sinco
his accession to tho throne King Edward has
take, which Is more than can be said for hls
nephew and nephew-in-lawS OF Germany -
Russia 3lE3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
Town Elections.

Editor or The Times Dlspatch:
(. Sr,-Will you please answer for me the
following questions: 5as S5 ~
a town having a charter before the
new Constitution, and before the acts
Of the General Assembly since, rs 10
towns. (A) is the charter still in force.
B) and IL tho day be set for the election
%G (C) II the time OF holding general
election by such charter Is not In force
does Section 100. passed by tho General
Assembly January II, 1901 apply to the
time OF holding gcneral elections.
# Cd II the charter prevail and the
time has passed. and the election held,
acres there ara In the settling. basin now
IN process 81 construction TRY, byne ~ins'on
(E) The General Assembly PASSED
some time In May. 1903. another section,
which fixes the 18th for this year, but
leaves out ali other officers to be elect
am worrying you with such questions,
but it is quite n question Just now with
us ms our legal advisors differ on me =
Viii be glad II you can get answers in
the mex Issue. 5g3,3lf = B. g5
Yours truly: !, =, 8 y !, 8
afA) Except in SO far rs II has been
amended or repealed
f(B) Section 102s, (pase. AGO. Acts Of
f1e02-l3-'4). amends the charter Of every
town, and requires municipal officers to-
be elected on the second Tuesday in
June.
(C) Section 100 (page5 923. Acts OF 1902
$40, does not govern in such case. As
stated in the preceding answer. Section
1923 n, is the statute which governs
(D) The charter does not prevail. The
election should be held on Tuesday, June
10, 1905. See Section 1oos a, above referred
TO.
(E1) You arc mistaken In this statement.
Section 1923 (Which was enacted in May,
1903, as you stated, expressly provides
for the election. on tho second Tuesday
In June, '.of all officers elected by the
fquallned voters OF each incorporated town
in this Commonwealth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
Rule Of Measurement.

Editor Of The Times Dlaratch:
sir.-Please answer through your query
column whether there Is any established
rule which dimension should BIO given
first, the diameter or the width. For
Instance, If the figures 3 x 4 were given,
which wpuld indicate the width and
which the diameter?
{ 3tl4 a READER.
"A x 4 box shaped or oval culycrt
would ordinarily indicate as the width
(diameter) and 4 as the depth. 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
An Old Coin.
Editor Of The Times DI9patch:

Z EdItOrI OF the 7'IIrnes-DIspHlcH:af no
Sir,-I have a Mexican silver coin
marked "s r. T., 1910. NJ. 6 A. in
distinct lcttersa 1t Is not as large ns an
American silver dollar, not as thick.
What is it and Its value? Ny daughter
found It. NJ. r. K.
The director OF the mint states that
the coin Is OF Spanish mintage. He
cannot tell, from the mcagre description.
the denomination nor the value.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
Colonial Danes.

Editor Of The Times-Dispatcf:l X 81
Sir.-Will you kindly answer through
your query column the following?
l. What constitutes eligibility OF mems
bcrship In the Colonial Danes Society,"
2. What are the annual dues and how
many members are there in the organIza-
tion in the United States, and in vir.
glnia? HENRIETTA.
!. Descent from an ancestor holding
office during the colonial period, az mem-
Der OF the House of Burgesses or some
more important position. This descent
must be legally proven
2. The annual dues are 50. There are
three hundred and twenty-onc colonial
members and three hundred and seventy
two non-colonidl members inathe Virginia
Society Of Danes. We do not know the
number in tho United States.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
Landlord and Tenant.

Editor Of Tho Tilnes- Dispatch: !. M
q Sir,-.-Will you answer the following
questions?
II A rents piece OF land from B and
plants q part OF 1t In peas and beans.
a pays 10 cents per bishel for gathering
them and does the selling himself. What
Fart should 3 receive? or should ho pay
for my of the gathering land, renting
for fourth. ALPHA.tl
Under tho facts stated should re-
ceiye one-fourth of the proceeds OF sale.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
Binding Negroes.

Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Plcase answer through your query
column: Is there n law In North Caro-
lima which will bind negro to ~ white
mani State conditions, and oblgc. n
"A SUBSCRIBER.
No.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
QUERIES AND
ANSWERS
Nickel Five Cent Piece.

Editor OF The 'rimcs-D Dispatch:
Sir,-Please give dnto and year first
nickel flve-cent piece was coined. 81
Is ,sUBSCR1BER.
It's coinage was provided for by the
net OF May 49, 1866.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

Union troops. Am entitled to pay for
my horse7 AN OLD SOLDIER
1. Yes.
Q. The only source from which payment
could be gotten would be from the United
States government, and we cannot say
whether such a claim could be gotten
through or not.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

The feelings Of tho Equitable officers
would be moro injured by. all this noto-
riety were 1t not for tho fact that they
are blessed with such thick Hyde.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
flushed Will, success, reasonably. hope to
pull or an armistice between LOOMS

flushed with success reasonably! hope to
pull or an armlstice between LooInis
and Bowen.
| s------==s= iis
"IIow long ioee. a sensation last7" askA
| tho scientist Of the Atlanta Journal.
THAT depends upon how long you have
been staying In prohibition town be-
fore getting a pull at tho Sensation"
l6{
The international Aspiration Con-
ference was moved by a real sense OF
the timeliness Of things when It resolved
a day or two ago that the day Of uni-
versal peace was at hand.
s-=--=--====
Hereafter all the news needed from
Toxic willabe that 1t was history maxi
Ing event. With that much for a.
pointer, we can write UP the balance Of
the fight In tho Office.
--===E==-===
The Chicago teamsters cant keep
away from the war bulletin boards long
enough TO hcave brickbats, and that
explains the temporary lul in Windy
City gnyeties.
We are getting the details OF the great
Might by degrees, and in time wc will
know just how many put outs go to.
the sole credit Of Togo's first base
man.
The feelings Of tho Equitable officers
would be moro injured by all this noto-
riety were 1t not for tho fact that they
are blessed with such thick Hyde.
The announcement Of an earlier date
for the retirement of Hon. Paul Morton
has not cast any perceptible gloom over
the natural lifc Of this country.
=====-=====
That earthquake story from the Monte
negrln capital called attention to the fact
that Europe. too. can raise tall name
or two, when required.
=------=---=
The Gear is ono OF the richest men
in the world as money goes, but where
is tho American who would swap places
with him.
Despite Mr.. Garfclds handsome trib-
ute indictments have Just been drawn
against thirty OF tho Woodworking beef
r,oh.
SS5sss1 =-=====T-.==
It is pleasant to remember that the
Che Zoo space writer proflted not by
tho fight in the Korean Straits.
,33Esg s55 @@-@--------s 5at5 4H IA
How different is a feet OF japanese war
vessels from collection OF North Sea
Fishing travis 5
-===-==-----
Japan will haze to have q right big
Indemnity to reimburse her for taking,
( care Of so many prisoners.
Once more the Poles are sticking up
for their rights &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

How different is a fleet OF japanese war
vessels from a collection OF North Sea
fishing travis!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

Hereafter all the news needed from
Toxic willahe that 1t was "history maxi
ing event, With that much for o.
pointer, we can write UP the balance Of
the fight In tho Office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

That earthquake story from the Monte-
negrln capital called attention to the fact
that Europe. too. can raise n tall name
or two when required.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

The Car. is one Of the richest men
in the world as money goes but where
is tho American who would swap places
with him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

It is pleasant to remember that the
Che Zoo space writer pronted not by
tho fight in the Korean Straits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

The announcement of an earlier date
for the retirement of Hon. Paul Morton
has not cast any perceptible gloom over
the natural lifo Of this country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04
Salary Of Governor.

Editor Of Tho Times Dispatch.
E sir;-Please inform me through your
colunns-1 What salary tdoes the Gov
crnor OF Virginia receive and what State
pays largest salary?
2. What Is tho correct pronunciation of
chauffeur?
i. The Governor OF Virginia receives a
salary OF 5000 and has the use OF the
mansion. The highest salaries arc paid
by the States Of New York. New Jersey
and Pennsylvania each Of which pays
$4,000.
2, shofur-no accent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

Japan will haze to have a right big
indemnity to reimburse her for taking.
care Of 50 many prisoners.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

We are getting the details Of the great
flight by degrees, and in time wc will
know Just how many put outs go to-
the sole credit Of Togo's first base
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

+1 Despite Mr.. Garhcld's handsome trib-
ute, Indictments have Just been drawn
against thirty OF tho Woodworking beef
f1onn - lalls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

The Chicago teamsters can't keep
away from the wnr bulletin boards long
enough to hcave brckbats, and that
explains the temporary lul in Windy
City gnyeties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

The international Arbitration Con-
ference was moved by q real sense OF
the timeliness Of things wien It resolved
a day or two ago that the day Of uni-
versal peace was at hand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

Once more the Poles are sticking up.
for their rights.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

second stage OF the announcement process
contemplates d modest acknowled gment
from the gentleman that he thinks OF
being d Candidate At the third stage
le acknowledges that he VIII De "a Fcandi-
date, nndsat the fourth stage lie gives
out a preliminary announcements, coupled
with the statement that at the proper
time Tho will formally announces, declar-
ing his views upon public questions
We wish TO say for the information OF
our techled contemporary that this now
STYLE has been somewhat delayed In reach
ing Texas II 1t has just broken out there.
1t has been doing duty in Virginia for a
long time. Here, as in Texas, 1t was
sregardeda at first with disfavor, as It
was against Virginia precedent but by
and by there came along some lam bilious
gentleman, who had no sort OF regard
for precedent, and who broke over the
lines and went for the offices they
wanted in strictly business way. Others
had to follow the new rule or got left,
and now the new method Is In vogue all
over the State.
There are some Virglnians, however
who havoitha same kind OF reverence for
old Virginia precedent that they have
for their old Virginia ancestry, and they
Of course, do not like the Innovation.
But, on tho whole, the new method is
considered an Improvement on the old DID
1t certainly has not tho element Of silly
~ r1d IN
itself Is enough to redeem 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

"How long loee a sensation last7 asks
tho scientist Of the Atlanta Journal
THAT depends upon how long you have
been staying in a prohibition town be-
fore getting, a pull at tho Sensation"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

II they succeed in making Nebosatolr
the scapcgoat Of the disaster, he Will
have to slightly change the spelling OF
his name.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

Gear Nicholas has at last q expressed
a Willingness 10 summon a zemsky So
bor All right, Nick let us have
zemsky sober by all means, but even Nsrl =
zcmsky drunk would heat no zemaky
AT NIL e 45@T stsstS NJ Aets n ~ st
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-04

/ IT, tho President brings about1peace
between Russia and Japan, he may, whl4e