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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18

Armstrong. Irene.
Abbott. Leon H..
Alto, Lena.
Almond. Patrick.
Beal. Mary E,
Bowen. w.
Rarbee. LaRue.
Baker. Lille ".
Barrett. Bessie l.,
Bailey. Snllle.
Bedinger. sadie.
Bruce. George.
Bruce. Paysor,
Buchanan. V. A..
Buchanan. Genet.
Boelte. Alma s..
Raughan, Virginia,
Ruford, Florence,
Baber. Julian,
Billiard, Bessie T..
creekmur. Russell.
Clendon. AIadge.
Cumming. Grace.
Carraway, Gertrude
Crawford. Monroe.
Cohen. Simon,
Cooke, Snllie G..
Clements. Aphia,
Carneal. Alma,
Campbell. Irene.
Cowardin. Agnes.
Coleman. Srollie r..
Childrey. Edith H.,
Cooke. Mary.
Curry. Roy.
Carter. Constance.
Christian. John NJ.
coyner. Incz.
Doherty. Elsie.
Dominica, Teresa.
Dominica. Robinette,
Davis. Annie,
Davis. Ruth G..
Dunnavant, Ethel,
Davis. Mary.
Duffel. Henry.
Dunel. Celeste.
Dyer, Ruby.
Davis. Eudora,
puval. Bessie.
Davis. Evelyn May.
Dodamead, Thomas,
EnrIght, Nellie.
Evans. Mary.
Ellis. Blanche.
Forristal, Henry.
Fuller, Henry.
Francis, Louise.
Gilman, Minnie.
Godsey, Murrell,
Goss. Thomasia.
Garrett, Resale.
Gayle, Sophie,
Gray. Margie,
Gordon, Mary D.,
Groves, Drank,
Harris. Ruth.
Hayes. Fay.
Haxall, Esmond,
Hammock, Ella.
Hammock, Louise.
Hoizbach. Earle.
Huffman. Blanche.
Harvlll. Emma j.,
Hill. Charlie.
Harvey. Katherine,
Howard. Ola,
Howard, Annabelle.
Howerton, Roscoe.
Tvey, Esther NJ,
Johnson, John,
Johnston, Helen.
Johnson, Mary F.,
Johnson, Pearl,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
ruE wEeNs PRIZE WINNERS.

ellen Moore. eordonstiITe. Va, for COM
position on Lafayette"
Mary Daniel Gordon, Stanton, Va. for
illustrated verse entitled "a Tack Upon
the British"
George Bruce, aosh. North Eighth Street.
aiohmond, Va. for story entitled
"Washinston's War Horses"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
Memorable Facts
a bout Washington

Although Washington played an import.
ant part In the French and Indian War. II
was In the dark days of the Revolution,
that he won his great fame.
He was In. the prime of life. forty
mander-in-chef OF the army. He was
loved and respected by every one.
At Valley Forge the men were exposed
build huts. Congress would give WASHING
ton nothing. His men were suffering from
want and privation. and every day the
soldiers wdre leaving
One day Isaac Potts heard a man talk.
Ing earnestly down by the river. He came
closer. and soon discovered General wasli-
ington praying for the American cause.
After enduring many hnrdships and
fighting many battles. on October 10, 17si,
CORVALLIS surrendered. CORVALLIS was
SO overcome with grief and modification
that he sent his sword by General
O'Hara. and Washington made General
Lincoln receive 1t. A treaty Of peace was
signed In 1TS3
In 1889 he was made President, the first
the young Republic had. He served for
two terms and retired to his home, Mt.
Vernon. There he died in 1899. of pneu-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
mgoALlsrs FOR FEBRUARY.

Florence Walker RlvsrvleW Richmond,
Va, for Revolutionary story entitled
mistress Nell Williams and Her SOL
der"
/ con II. Abbott, New Castle, Craig
county, Va, for composition on Wash.
Inston."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
LOUISE HARRISON MccRAw.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
IN RHYME.

George Washington was born
Upon q winters morn,
Wien near Il Is Very r eod f an s' clear
One morning when he older grew,
A little Ratchet from his belt he drew,
And up the orchard green he flew
With his llttlo hatchet Cherry tre
he slew.
His father very angry was
And asked George who twas,
George answered. 1t was I,
For he could not tell a lie.
He led our army In the war,
Against those English brutes.
He beat them too, in every law,
He tore them up by the roots.
AS president two terms he served.
Which truly he deserved,
Though he at Mt. Vernon died,
1t Is said he never lied.
BY MATTY MITCHELL.
S2l Washington street Petersburg. Va.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

How did George washington look7" asked
what was he like? Won't you please to
tell?"
This answered. IA CURLY man.
Wearing his honor as heroes can.
Erect and tall, with his SIX feet two.
Knee breaches. buckles. frills and queue;
Powdered brown hair. blue eyes. far apart. :.
Strong llmbed and fearless. with gentle heart.
Gracious in manner to everyone.
Such, my Nellie. was Washington"
Selected by ALMA CARSEAL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
4 AND HIS RATCHET.

He had hatchet-littie George
A Ratchet bright and new,
And sharp enough to cut a stick
little stick-in two.
He hacked his fathers cherry tree
And made an ugly spot;
The bark was soft, the Ratchet sharp,
And little George forgot.
The boy that chopped that cherry tree
Soon grew to be youth;
And still he told the truth.
He fought the armies that the King
Had sent across the sea;
He battled up and down the land
To set his country free.
For seven long years he hacked and
with all his might and main.
Until the British sailed away and did
not come again.
Crewe. Va.
SKATING.
For fine fun Just go away
On a cold. crisp. winters day,
Then upon the frozen lake
With the As RGxH kRe s eas s skd IEwls
2l4 Boissevain avenue. Norfolk. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18

And the winds are contrary.
In westmoreland county, Virginia,
Was horn George Washington,
A great and noble general,
A good and honest son.
When but little. little boy.
He chopped a cherry tree, $500,
When his father asked who cut II down.,
Little Geoge said, 1T was me!'
He vas general OF the Americans.
a general loyal and free.
And made all the British flee.
He was the first president,
or our land so brave and free,
NAV The great God protect It forever.
And also the IT. D.. 2. y.
Tunstall. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

That great and noble Washington!
SO brave and kind and true.
Forever doing for someone
Even for me and you
His Ratchet was so bright and sharp,
He thought he would Ike 10 chop
Went to his fathers cherry-tree,
Which came down with a pop.
Then when his father came. and saw.
That the cherry-tree would die.
George said. Twas | that cut 1t down,
cannot tell lle
And then this very selfsame boy,
When he became a man,
Governed over all this country
And ruled with great command.
Although, he now has gone from US
To the land where angels greet MN.
Still he Is living in our thoughts.
Until we go TO meet him.
JULIA CHARTER WELLS.
Suffolk Va. II years Old
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
GEORGES IIATcHET.'

GEORGES HATCHET."
George had brand-new Ratchet.
AS nice as 1t could be,
He went into his fathers garden.
And cut a cherry tree.
And in the garden came his father
His face was very stern,
Come straight to me- George.
A lesson you have to learn.
George became very much afraid
His face grew very white;
PLEASE father do not whip me.
didn't know 1t wasn't right.
well, George said his father,
Il will not whip you now.
But II you cut my trees again
/ whip you anyhow.
co"poseuA II HOWARD SAMSON.
Floyd, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
JULIAN T. BA
WASHINGTON.

In the year of Thirty two"
In the month of February,
When the SNOW falls fastest,
And the winds are contrary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

u =
George washington was born in Virginia
A county In the Virginia State;
On the Potomac River,
1872 was the date.
HIS father gave him Ratchet,
He cut down his best cherry tree.
Went home and said nothing about 1t,
Until the tree his father did see.
Fills father asked him who did 1t,
And this was his reply.
81 did it with my little Ratchet
I cannot tell lie.
George was tho frs. President.
He served an eight year term,
Was asked third. but he declined,
AS he was growing old and infirm.
To simple life he at last retired.
AT MI Vernon his home so fine;
Died at the age Of fsixty-eight.
In the year 1889.
i write In memory these few lines.
A man so brave and true.
His birthday now, is at hand,
And to him we should homage DO.
1111.1AN n. RAbER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

PEA XII JOftNSoS
Clio Buchanan street, City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18

Taxation without representation. was
the Immediate cause of this memora BILE
war, which opened with the battle of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

Somerset. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28
Visifors, Time Tables.

One of the many little things that
make English country house visiting
so delightful has been brought over to
this country and, of course, improved
upon. so far as the matter Of spending
money is concerned. This is the "Visi-
tors Time Table" a printed form con-
tanning such information as the hours
for "earIy tea" that is brought to the
guests bedside, breakfast lunch, after
noon tea. dinner the times Of arrival
and departure of mails and Of the local
trains.
In English houses these cards are set
in the simplest and least expensive
leather frames, but in the homes OF
wealthy Americans nothing less Will
do than solid silver ones costing any
where from S15 to S25.-New York
Press.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28

In the Life Of the Late Professor
Sldgwick." just published, mention is
made Of his defying seaslckness by re-
citing English poetry. 7. G. Salmon In
the Scotsman recalls the fact that Ma
caulay tried the same plan, with SEEM
ing success. In his case there was no
recitation properly so called. He sat
down in the shelter Of the funnel after
leaving Holyhead. shut his eyes and re-
peated to himself Mlton's paradise
Lost" which occupied the time until the
arrival at Dublin. But how Eany OF
US degenerate moderns are possessed
Of Macaulay's magnificent memory
Westminster Gazette.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28
NUMBER AZ

ing spoken to him on every hand.
Therefore, though the hands for succor
are being stretched forth toward these
people, they act as did the priest and
tbe Levite when they saw the poor
bleeding traveller of the good Samari-
tan parable. They pass by on the oth-
or side and do nothing. Now some
people do not believe this assertion IS
true, but it is, nevertheless. Let me
illustrate II. Some time ago l knew
voung married woman who had eV-
erything in the world to make life hap
DIV except her own discontented hearr
She had a fine husband, she had
lovely boy, but you would never De
I'm her company five minutes unless sne
WAS complaining about her lot she
complained about her home and her
husbands salary. When she went OUT
walking she would always walk down
the boulevard lined with the wealthlest
homes. and then she would say: Il DO
not know why cannot live in a Eome
like that. Why, if could l would al
ways keep open house for all my poor
relatives and try to help them all
could Would she have done what she
said she would do if she lived III yon-
der palace? Nay, for at that time she
had far more than some Of those poor
relatives had and yet she gave them
nothing. If we are false to God with
our little. we shall be false to God with
orr much If we refuse to give TO
those who are in financial trouble
whom we have one loaf Of bread, we
will not give a crumb to the hungry
when we have a whole granary full OF
wheat.
And. nv friends, if we refuse to help
those who are in financial trouble, now
much more sinful are we in refusing
TO help those who are in spiritual trou-
blel The world looks at us as good,
respectable church members. Are weF
Down in the deep recesses Of your own
hearts. are we? Have we done any
thing during the past year to win at
least one soul to Christ? o God, for
give our spiritual Indifference and SELL
ishness, When we appear before thy
Judgment throne, may we be able 10
show an honest desire and an honest
zeal TO save thy wandering prodigals
! even as thou hast forgiven our sips
and brought us back into the gospel
fold
Thus today | would have the search
light of the Holy Spirit turned on to our
lives so that in Gods sight we should
examine ourselves as we truly are.
Are you ready to be cleansed Of your
secret sins? Are you ready to say:
80 God. purify my life. o God, cleanse
thou me from secret faults. o God,
make me clean every whit! o God,
thou great reader Of thoughts, may L
live and think and plan and work only
for theew If thou art not ready to say
this. then thou canst never be saved by
grace for the Bible says, "God shalt
bring every work into judgment Win
every secret thing whether it be evil"
Today l lift up for inspection the rec
ords Of your secret sins. May God, by
the power Of Christ's blood, blot OUT
that debasing and condemnatory past
and give us a glorious and radiant fu-
, ture with no secret sin to mar the
white pages Of the book Of life
copyright. 1906, by Louis Klopsch.l
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28

Writes II. y. Brailsford, the author
of a new book on Macedonia and Tur-
key: Il half suspect that the petroleum
is imported for the sake Of the square
tin boxes in which it is packed The
whole domestic economy Of Turkey
seems to depend upon those tins. Piled
one upon another and rooted with
boards and sacking, they serve for
slum dwellings in the towns. Cur up
into plates, they protect the sides Of
the better houses from the weather.
They are used as water cans and kitch-
en- pots. Your food, your water and
even your bread taste Of petroleum,
which becomes to the fastidiOus traveller
a sensuous symbol Of the east Moth
ing could illustrate better the poverty
and slovenliness Of oriental life"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28

Customers extended
every accommodation
consistent with conser
vative banking. Strict
" a home institution.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28
Rheumatic Pains QuIckIy Relieved

The excruciating pains character
istic of rheumatism and sclatlca are
quickly relieved by applying Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. The great pain
relieving power of the liniment has
been the surprise and delight OF thou
sands of sufferers. The quick relief
from pain which it affords is alone
worth many times its cost. For sale
by
B. s. Ashby & Co.,
Accomac, All County Agencies.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28
resources of Genius.

The editor looked over the manu-
script submitted by the village poet
and frowned.
Here is one line" he said, Sin which
you speak of the music Of the cider
press How would you undertake to
initiate the music Of the cider pressT
81 should think it might be done
with a juice harp" answered the poet.
Chicago Tribune.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28
The Soft Answer.

"If nature had made me an ostrich," J"
said old Crouch, 81 suppose | could eat
your cooking"
wouldn't that be nice| answered
his lmperturbable spouse. "Then L
could get some plumes for my hat
Boston Transcript.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28
For a Weak Digestion.

No medicine can replace food but
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will help you to digest your
food. 1t is not the quantity of food
that gives strength and vigor to the
system, but the amount digested ana
assimilated. If troubled with a weak
digestion, don't fail to give these
Tablets trial. Thousands have been
benefited by their use. They only
cost a quarter. For sale by
B. S. Ashby & Co.,
Accomac, All County Agencies.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28

Will Be Married

And YOU will need Wedding Present
for the occasion. To get it you must
come to me, if you want the best, for
the least money. My stock OF Ster-
ling Silverware, and other articles
suitable for wedding presents is un-
usually large and complete, as also
nv stock of Watches, JeWelry, Silver
Novelties and everything belonging
to a Jewelry Store Of the tirst-class
now in nv new brick store between
Postoffice and HOtel.)
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28

The smallest deposi'
tor receives as prolhP'
and courteous treatment
as the largest Managed
entirely Sy our home
people.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28
The Unpopular Side.

Next to our neglect of secret prayer
and quiet Bible reading l believe our
greatest secret sin is our unwillingness
to bravely and firmly go forth to advo-
cate the causes of right which are on
the unpopular side We see blatant
sins stalking around everywhere, but
because those sins are well dressed or
the perpetrators of those sins are in
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1906-04-28

Stranger (sarcastically)-Are you the
boss here? Office Boy-No; there's an
other Office boy above me.-New York
Press.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-08
To COLOR INCiNDESCENr GLOBES.
Alum for Frosted Effect: LOgwOOd for II ID
Turmerlc for yellow.
From TIC Jcuc'ers' Circulor-WcckIu

From nc Jcwciers' CircuiGr- WockIv.
The storekceper in any line of trade has
more or less frequent use for colored cleo
tic lights, and while thes" may be obtained
o.. glass blown in almost any color, they are
somewhat expensive, This il a matter of
some consideration. especially where the
lamps are desired only for temporary use for
some special occa sion.
For this reason the following formulas
may he worth cutting out or copying and
preserving Tor future use: Frosted effects
may be obtained by dipping the globe in
a saturated solution of alum. The lamp
must he held Ia the haud while tho crystal
lt7atlon takes place on the surface Of the
globe, If II is laid down or even hung UP the
coating will be unevenly done and the
result unsatisfactory. Repeated clippings will
make a heavier deposit.
The alum solution may be colored by the
rse Of some Of the dyes which are 10 be
purchased ready prepared for use. 4 red
eject may be secured by the Use of logwood
m cochineal. Turmeric added while the alum
solution is cooling will give a yellow tinge.
Where these globes are to be exposed 10
the weather, a transparent solution Of white
may, be secured by dissolving shcllac in
wood alcohol and Coloring with an Hniline
DYE OF some kind
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-08
From The BomberO Hcraid.

TTUW WH bUUTUtFV NItFUII.
There Is n good story told of a mar who
has become a most successful merchant.
\ few years ago he was employed as an ONCE
hoy and messenger for a large firm. He
vas sent Ia collect an account from n firm
old to get the money al all hazards. The
debtors gave the lad a check for $3.50. He
NHIi 10 The bank AT once To cash ii, and was
funds in TO meet it.
How much short?" asked the lad.
seven dollars" was the answer,
II lacked but u minute or two of the time
Tor the bank TO close. The boy felt in his
rockets, took out 81 and. pushing ii through
h9 window, said, Put that to the credit OF
Tho cashier did go. whcrcupon the hoy
presented IN" check ard got the money.
nlank & Co. faIed the next day. and their
"hagrin can be better imaVincd than d.
I''ihed when they fOund out the triCt thai
mad boom nlaNnd Mpnn them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-08
Sale of Millinery Flowers

Sprays, s SHOWERS and foliage; colors, pink
and Jack.
At csc, value $50. Rose Bud Bouquets,
a large full spray that Is almost a complete
trimming in itself colors are pink, white
and Jacktwo-tone.
At SI.25. value &I.65. American
Beauty Roses. very natural effect; most
correct for Leghorn and chip hat trimming.
At SI.25, value @I.5O. La France
Roses, made by a manufacturer in Paris
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-08
Important Sale Of Bedroom Furniture
At Prices Very Sharply Reduced.
Bedroom Suites.

S475, regularly $3.50. Bedstead and
Bureau, mahogany and marouetry.
.Sl03.5O, regularly S256.50, Bedstead.
Bureau. Chlffonier, Toilet Table. Writing
Table and Somnoe; fumed oak. inlaid,
wax finish, on Mission lines, suitable for
Summer home.
s228.5O. regularly 1905. Bedstead. Blu
rcGu, Chitfonter. Toilet Table. Writing
hogany, inlaid, wax finish. or Mission lines,
suitable for Summer home.
SIt5 regularly, SI98. Twin Bedstesd
and Bureau. Colonial. birdseye maple.
S425. regularly SSSs. Twin Bedstead
aud Bureau. pure Louis XIV, Circasslan
walnut.
$3.50. regularly S3s5.. Twin Bedstead
and Bureau, richly carved, blrdseye maple.
$50. regularly SI55. Bedstead and Blu.
rcau, neatly carved. birdseye. maple.
500. regularly SIG, Bedstead and
y ureau, plain but rich, birdseye maple,
B3S, regularly $50. Bedstead and Bu-
rcau, golden oak.
reau, golden oak.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-08
Training q Dog.
From hc outing Naga:i.

Ff0W WC OufinO WdOa:I|t,
4 dog understands yes, and /, equally
competent to grasp the no" Outside Of
'hal hr i all dog and follows his dog way.
ne mdllge- IN no mcn,aI refinement and III
,.'' comprehend many OF your changes Of
mood or mind.
Whatever YOU undertake to teach, make
bliF that he must be taught not TO iuUD M
~ people and compliment them with hi,
'~arcSsc'. lie means we'll, but must be di-cip-
lined steruly into knowing that il is moi good
i"rm under any circumstances.
The discipline need not be ACCOMPANIED
by any, severity. 4 light touch with a whip.
applied invariably, will soon settle tile
matter. Some kennel men adopt the plan
~ stepping lightly on the hind foot, and Il Is
Idea, N
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-08
Chiffoniers.
Princess Dressers.

Tuna Mahogany.
SCI. reg, $50 S1S. reg. 200
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-10-04
of the stream can then be traced
back to America

of the stream can then be traced
back to America.
Writing for the Liverpool Journal
of Commerce, a correspondent who
has eviedntly been at sea lays stress
on the fact that in it's passage it does
not mingle to any appreciate extent
with the waters through which it
passes.
It's course through the ocean after
leaving the Gulf of Florida, until it
reaches mid-Atlantic can be distinct
~ traced by the eye alone, the waters
of the Gulf Stream being of deep in
digo blue, almost inclining to purple
in shallow while the surrounding wa
ters are of light shades of gray, green
and blue-about the same difference,
in fact, as between the Oxford and
Cambridge colors. The difference in
the temperature is also noticeable, be-
ing often as much as 80 degrees.
In it's passage across the Atlantic
it gradually widens and loses some
of its speed and it's heat, but its ir-
resistible flow is continuous. The
best illustration of this is to be found
southeast of the banks of Newfound-
land In this locality the Gulf Stream,
steadily flowing through the surround
ing ocean in an east-northeast direc-
ton, is crossed by the polar current
coming down the Labrador coast, so
that there are three different strata
Of water all flowing in different direc-
lions, never mixing or impeding each
others progress. Strangely enough,
the ice cold polar current is on top,
the war Gulf Stream next and the
cold general waters of the Atlantic at