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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
THE LIFE OF LEE
Prize Story. BY wGlEau. N.stor. of Msw York.

a long time ago. IN the reign OF
Charles ]. Colonel Richard Lee left Eng
land and sailed Tor America where ne
settled ia Westmoreland county, Va
colonel Lee was warmly welcomed on
bis arrival here, and Governor Berkeley
made him State secretary
The Lees OF Virginia have figured con-
spicuously Up history. both I'm the service
of tne government and as soldiers on the
field ~ battle
Robert r.. Ice was born al the family
residence OF "Stratford." January 70
lsl1. he received his early tr-lninE 1T
Alexandria Academy. and AN Irishman
named Leary. uu excellent teacher and "A
mo scholar was his Instructor
Young Lees mother was a rheumatic
Ills elder brothers were away from home
md his oldest sister lived In Philadel-
phia under doctors care. while his
other sister was only n child. SO the boy
was the only one az home who was able
o. assist his mother
Unlike other boys he was not ashamed
o. work I'D Che Kitchen. and ia this way
Ar was great hclp 70 his mother
or course. Lee did NOT neglect his
sports and Dee often told OF the fine
times he had hmtin> fishing and swim
A few wears later lie left for West
Point and .r taking up a soldiers duties
az the Academy the Young man followed
ln TIE footsteps of his Industrious anoes-
t0rS H- was advanced from one rank
to another and en- his hast year Of train
ing D." WIS made an adJutant, the high
est position ~ "a cadet. When he gradu-
ated from West Point he married Mary
Anne Randolph GUSTS only daughter OF
George Washington Parke Gusts. and
the great -grlnddaughter Of Martha
Washington. wife Of the first President
or the United states
Lee and his wife became proprietors Of
Arlington" the historic mansion where
George Washington and the widow Gus
tbs were married.
Robert r.. Lee fought calamity in tho
Mexican War. and I'm 1S52 be was made
commander ~ West Point
Ia the Civil War his army fought the
Northerners IN the face % great Difficult
ties. and he often "plucked the flower
OF liberty from the dust OF defeat"
Even ga his hiCh rank as commander
Of the Confederate armies. he did not
neglect his men. and every man. no mat
ter what his station ia life was. always
received the bnst of attention from him.
The civil War left Lee broken IN
health and poor man. and many friends
sand dollars Law in a London bank for
his use IF he would become resident Of
England but Dee refused everything IN
He was soon afterwards offered the
presidency o. Washington College. which
no accepted after some deliDerauon.
Five wears later. October y. 1890. the
grand o'd IMAM. whose name is dear to
the south and r. memorial OF lost
cause. died. and the trustees 81 the col
lege changed its name 10 Washington
EVERY bow and girl in America. and
csneclllv OF the South, should know the
famous words Of Robert Edward Lee.
.Drt,- then. Is the suhlimest word ia
our language. DO your duty in all
thiues You cannot 90 more. You
should never wish to do less
THE famous Lee Monument was erectei
in Ills honor. and unveiled at Richmond,
MAY 90 1890. -..--r.
WILLIAM NESTOR.
OPS West Fourth street
New York city, n. Y.
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THE SURRENDER AT
APPOMATTOX

On Arrii . 1865. the Confederate army.
which had withstood 90 many hardships
down it's arms in defeat. The men half
starved. partly clothed broken down as
they We're were stin hrave--as brave iu
defeat "a I'm victory The army that had
won 80 many victories under many DIFF
numbers.
by a great effort supplies had been
gathered. but hv some misund erstand-
Ing they were not sent Grants letter
~ surrender was received and promptly
answered Lee mad not vet made Up his
mind % surrender his army and only
asked the terms. he received an an
STer x Smeet Grant at Appomattox
morning. accompanied 10y Colonel Mar
shall his army realized that the end Of
the Confederate supremacy had come.
Inc autnor or the "son ~ Light Horse
Harry SAYS. 1--WE cannot imagine the
thoughts Of Lee as be rode along lie
did not shrink from the task before him
country. HE men What was TO become
of them2 This was a new thought to me
lee thought OF the future Of his I'M
matched army that had followed him
through thick and thin and had been
brave 10 the last. was still brave fn de-
feat. They had nothing e. look forward
to but homes desoiate bv fire and sword.
and vet they stiu choercd the stars and
Bars. rs 10 waved ON high
Lee arrived az the courthouse. and
Grant came 10 the door. There was q
striking diMerenceSbetweon the great
leaders. Let MS picture them as they
shake hands. Grant was thick-set ana
short. He wore no uniform. only a shabby
blue blouse. and the only marks Of rank
were his shoulder straps. He wore "a
stubhy brown beard and appeared to be-
about fOrty-One years or age He had
ridden long way. and WIS covered with
mud. Ice was grav-be9rded. tall SOL
dierly. clad in "a handsome gray uniform.
with tho three stars OF rank on his COL
lar. Lee appeared just what he was-a
handsome. proud old Virginia gentleman.
He carried the sword he had worn during
the whole war. They had met before in
the Mexican War and after some refer
ence to this they proceeded 90 business.
Grant was all that is courteous ana
kind. and his terms were so liberal and
kind that Lee accepted them. lie had
said to Colonel Marshall that 30 tho terms
were harsh. 81 Will put myself az the
head Of my brave men. and die defending
our country IL was stipulated iu tho
terms that the men would Keep their
horses and the officers thelr side-arms.
No man could have acted more nOblv
than Grant at this momentous time.
There We're no cheers OF victory from tho
lines.
When tho sons Of tho Coufederacv ac-
tually realized the surrender Of the army
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
ROBERT EDWARD LEE.

Robert Edward Lee was the son OF the
famous Henry Lee OF the Revolutionary
War. He was born IN Virginia. Janu-
airy -. lsol He was educated a. West
Point. and was serving IN the United
states S-rNl Ice when tho war broke oirr
He married the adopted granddaughter
~ Washington. also his heiress When
virginia seeded. Lee resigned his com
mission In the army in order to join
ne new Confederacy. and set out for
virginia. He was offered command OF
the Federal Army but he refused saw
Ing: with all NV devotion 10 the Union
and the feeling Of loyalty and dutv as
an American citizen. have not been
tpie I" make up INV mind 70 raise my
hand against my children. my relations.
my friends and my home" During tbs
VT ~ entering Pennsylvania Lee
-pnai cutiages Of any kind or DESTROYING
private property. Tt must be rar,er,.
oered he said. we make war ONLY on
was noted for lis bravefv. der,1s - o, ~
courage ! 2. on April 9th. finding he
could not keep Petersburg and Rich
1 S..lle. aD4'naoned H. and sent 70 General
a'- ASKING an interview concerning
we surrender. lie remarked II terms
were harsh he would place himself an
mo head OF the remnant Of hfe NV.
men and they would die in fbeir III,
When he returned his men gatne~ef
tpout MIN. ald with tears efraauoiv-
rom his ewes. he said: Men. we have
3 'AAnt ITougn tho war tOq-afha7
nave done NV best for you Nv heart
is 100 full TO say more" When bfs 7oor
closed after him. all felt tie war WIS
crate champion was once more n Dri1-af ~
eltlzen IN August he was elected 10
we presidency OF Washington College
Low. Washington and Lee University. az
= eXinRton Va In 1859 his healtb neg
~ decline, and IN 1870 his noble lifo
ctt1e 20 an end. His father himself
an" MS nephew f1tzhugh Ice. all served
In the United States service
NII.TIEINTTN TTNNrr
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LEE PAGE MADE BY MEMBERS OF ~
Fine Papers on
the Life Of Lee


Dear Children OF tho club;
You haze not disappointed mo In vow
desire for information about Lee and Con-
fedcrate AFFAIR.". You have all been dill
gent and painstaking. and 1 award toe
medals and prizes this week with the
knowledge that they are fairly won and
with regret that have no more TO give.
Some one. in speaking Of Lee recently,
said that he was the only great general
who never made excuse for defeat. nor
laid the blame on tho shoulders 81 his
subordinatss- When the bitter day az
AppomRttox came ho took ali the blame
himself. saying only that he had been
overwhelmed by numbers in the fight.
Washington was great in victory. but
lee was Rreas IN defeat. So generous was
no that he never failed after the war to
aid a man who had fought with tho Fed
erai forces. 80 devout was he that his
death was the result Of a cold contracted
while attending church.
7 think most OF you have caught ths
spirit OF the man. and have made excel
lent accounts Of his i.fe and character.
u VIII pay you all To make n special study
- this greatest and bravest ~ men.
Hoping % have as large a RESPONSE In
the next contest I am.
Faithfully yours.
THE EDITOR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE.

Robert Edward Lee was born ar STRAIT
ford. the old home OF the Lees. IN west
moreland county. Va.
HIS fathers name was Henry Lee. but
was called Light Horse Harry" He
was n great cavalry general ~ the Rev
OlutiOnarY War.
Robert was only eleven years Old when
Ann Garter. his mother. was described
as a very lovely woman. To her. more
than any one. the praise should be given
for tho many rare virtues Of General
Less life
General Ice chose the army for bis
profession. and went to West Point 60
study. lie was q very bright student.
and everybody praised him. He was fond
~ society and enjoyed ladies' company
Wnen he came back from West Poin-.
at the ago OF twenty. ia his uniform.
Sooidng handsomer than Atorv Gusts
love which ne offered The marriage.
which proved 80 happy. took place four
years afterwHrd.
In 1851 General lee was made Major
General ~ the armies Of Virginia. He
was afterwards tnade COMMUNICATE
Chief
General Lee wss compelled o. SUP
render 10 overwhelming numbers az
Appomattox Courthouse on tae 9tn or
April. 1850. II Is easy FOR a ulan 10 b"
great iu victory. but few men have been
50 great ia defeat as General Lee
After the war ne retired % Richmond
wHeIe 1ousc Wis pfo' ldrd iYr liu.
ngton College. Lexington. which was
afterwards called Washington and Lee
out OF compliment 'to him
lie lived only five Years after the war.
uc simple Inscription on the brick Yau,t
where his body lies is.
ROBERT EDWARD LEE.
Died October 81. 1870
ON January 18Th We Will celebrate the
hundredtn anniversary OF his birth. Gen
eraI lee once said DUTY is the sinh
.rII4. fu faf. Ia.
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Lees Character.

or the public and private lie ~ r. f. Zee
we can say nothing that can add its honor
10 stands before rhe world as enduring as +ls
mighty river which washes the shores nesr his
childhood home. OF Bills personal character We
can speak only with reverence. Pure and srof
less a. tho blue skies OF his beloved Virginia,
- drew ro d. su hundreds OF thousands ~ hls
telloW Americans. who followed him on the
long marches through mirv svamps through
nc smoke - battle. and when ct the Last h.
told them De could lead them no more. and
uade them farewell they forgot Their suf-
ferinCs and their priNati0ns in tho grfaf %
parting forever from their heloN 81 commander
lsge after page has been written IN tribute ID
Robert y. LIRE, bur the grea test arandes--
modest tribute or all. and one Of which our
whole country ls proud. ia that through an th.
frialS ~ his erentful lie from bovhood f,
oeathn-d, he was a gentleman and q Christ ian
MAlDE a. LOMBARD
e2i5 Pleasant Street. City
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SPECIAL MENTION roR ExcEItrNr
PAPERS

Lucy Q. Leake. Evelyn Harris. jose
Ramos. Agnes N. Cisrson. Paris J Ts,,,,-
Mamie r. White. Dorothy Ward. Nins
uhn,o CUT, Florence Jarratt. Withelrlrs
Hamin, Virginia Buchanan ia. 4,
Moore, Ciarice eayiiss. Rachel pyle Etn.
ToHard. Vernon Wiltshire. Myrtle VIE
sn,re. John W. Smith. Jr Ethet . s,,iss
LOIS MaSey' zipporah Sheer. nsroi. o.,
louise - Mecrsw, Harold s. Vyrtob.
s oora assam aneeN. Bland Hobson. lewis
49,, H.tn p arris. Maggie Perkins.
=. Iurner. Lucy Shirley. JAMIE eie,-,-.
mary Z. Herring. Virginia ooosvsfr ~,
white Irene Gillian. Frances Gla,..rI
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Elizabeth 4. Jarratt. Jarratt. Va. fo-
story entitled "Vlreinia's Great Com.
mander."
"i'iam ?. alum Newcastle. Va, for
story % Lee After the War.
Sidney Roop. Riner, Va, for ssor,, ~.
Robert &. Lee"
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Denied Citizenship.

I'm order that he might set p proper exarnpia
~ others he applied Tor amnesty Through Cen
rrai 'ranr. Wro promptly endowed g.. hue
president johnson -eve- condeaceudef ~ no.
tee it- and D. win remain forever a blot upon
Nmeri'ln CIVILIZATION chat This greatest %
American citizens died leu.ed thc rights &
llflzcuss y.
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Some Incidents
In Lees Life
BY T. D. G. Q. Members
Kindness to Animals.

General Les always showed his kirInszs f1-
dunno creatures. once during ths war he a. "
oirl 9 neat FuE on rne Erolnd that had ao-
cidently been krocked down from enc tree b,-
ore ~ his soldiers. Although the Northern
troops Wor1 almost upon him he stopped ana
put no nest IN ne tree
Ihe horse chat General leo rode IN The civil
great afectIor
RUTH HARRIS
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Virginia Leigh Morton. No. f6f svea,,ors
Street, Petersburg. Va.
William Nestor. NO. 22s West Fourth
Street. New YORK City, n. Y.
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Why should forsive9 Because We are 81
commanded by the Holy Scriptures. ana H. be-
cause it IS true and noble. Why should we
forget Because Il IS impossible o. forgive UNI
less We a. forget ani because we havs exam
pies SET before us oy good ami holy msn. one
Or The best examples was SGT by that Chris
ran scntemau--lieleral r F.. Lee
One day Lee vas sitting on the porch wien
some friends when a man dressed very shabbil,-
stopped al his gate lee vent down 10 cha
cute, and preaen-ly the friends saw him take
OUT his purse aul hand Che man q bin We
must remember Lee uas iu very humble cir
cufnslancea after the way. ard that is rha tful.,
when this happened. Presently be returned 7n,I
ono or the friends. know ing his circumstances
NpsueFtt Wy ne should give away money and
o.d 70. i.er Was be member OF your
army said me friend 'oh- NO. he was on
toe other side Lee renua-l
tlis IS the example sst us By nos only
,-hFlst.an gentleman, ut the .hrave-t o. M
our chieftau - ---
Basic. VA. rnlIN W SMITH rr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
WILL RECEIVE PAY.
All County Teachers Urged to Attend
 Meetings at Mobile.

B. C. Hewitt. secretary of the County Board of Education of Jefferson county has issued the following card to the teachers in the public schools:
 Al a meeting of the County Board Of Education of Jefferson county a resolu- tion was adopted authorizing payment for the time they are absent to all teachers who attend the session of the Alabama Educational association, which will be held In Mobile on March 2S-30.
 In schools of more than one teacher, when one or more teachers attend the session, it will be the duty of the prin- cipals of these schools to divide the work of the absent teachers among those who do not go to Mobile, and for which the absent teachers will be paid as if they taught.
 All teachers who can go to Mobile are urged, to do so. The railroad fare for the round trip is about $S Board and lodging can be secured with private families for $1 per day, and rooms in hotels at 70 cents per day. Train leaves Birmingham over the Louisville and Nashville about s o'clock a. m. and arrives at Mobile about o'clock D. m.
 An effort will be made to secure spe- cial car for teachers to leave Birming- ham on March 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
 LARGELY OBSERVED
STATUE OF COMMODORE BARRY PRESENTED TO PHILADELPHIA. ORATION BY REAR ADMIRAL
 MELVILLE-DAYI IN NEW YORK.

Philadelphia, March 16-One of the prin- cipal features of the observance of St. Patrick's day in this city which will con- tinue three days this year was the pre- sentation today to the city of Philadelphia by the society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of statute of Commodore John Barry, who was pne of the socetys members along with George Washing ton
 -- statue, a piece of bronze figure of the commodore, stands in the Independence square, and a great crowd turned out in the spring-lilSe weather to witness the unvelling. This honor fell to Miss Elsie Hepburn, a 12-year-old girl, grand niece of Barry. The national government was represented by Brigadier General Duvall and Rear Admiral Tilley, commandant of the League Island navy yard A detach- ment of marines and sailors from the war vessel at the navy yard acted as a guard of honor.
 The presentation address was delivered by Thomas J. Stewart, president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and lne statue was accepted on behalf of the city by Mayor Weaver. The oration was de- livered by Rear Admiral Melville.
 The admiral's oration was devoted prn- cipally to a study of Barry's life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
CUBANS DON'T LIKE
 ARMY INCREASE
In Protest to Governor Magoon They Say Soldiers Are In Contact
 With People.

Havana, March 16.-The liberal party has protested officially to Governor Ma goon against the proposal made by Sec retary Taft to increase the rural guard of Cuba to 10000 men. The principal ob- lection is that the members of the rural guard are constantly in contact with the people, and often are detailed to carry out the laws. Their present strength is sufficient for police duties. An increase would mean excessive vigilance which would result in irritation among the peo- ple
 The liberals suggest that instead or augmenting the rural guard regular army may be established, this army to be 4OoO strong, and keeping garrison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
TEN HOUSES ARE
 BURNED IN ENSLEY
Flames In Foreign Quarter Could Not Be Stopped, as No Water Was
 Available.

Ensley, March 7.-(Speeial. )-Fire de- stroyed ten houses in the Greene quarters of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company last night. It started in large boarding house and continued to burn out a whole row of smaller houses.
 The quarters are an addition to the fur mace quarters, built for the accommoda- tion of the white foreign labor. There was one large boarding house, consisting of three joined together, and seven other two and three-room cottages.
 The fire department of this city re- sponded to the alarm, but as it was out side of the fire limits no water connec- tions could be made, and the flames had to be left until they died out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Mrs. Mcdonald Kept In Jail.

Chicago, March 16.-Mrs. Dora McDon- aid, wife of Michael c. Mcdonald. was today held to await the action of the grand jury on the charge of murdering Webster k. Guerin on February 2l. The preliminary hearing was held in the cell of Mrs. Mcdonald in the county jail. her attorneys having declared that her health would be imperilled if she was compelled to appear in court During the evidence Mrs. Mcdonald showed little concern about the proceedings, and apparently was not able to recognize her husband or other members of the family.
 Judge Newcom declined to admit the prisoner to ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Billiard Championshlp at Paris.

New York. March 16.-American amateur billiardists have decided to enter representative for the interna- tional championship at 14-2 ball1 line to be held at Paris next month. Calvin Demarest, the young winner of the championship, will represent this coun- try. Possibly he may be accompanied by J. F. Poggenburg and F. w. Gard ner. It was Poggenburg who made the worlds record average of 42 e. during the tournament which ended this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
To Buy Home of Francis Scott Key

Washington, March 16.-With the view to the purchase of Francis Scott Key mansion in this city the home of the au- thor of the Star Spangled Banner the Francis Scott Key Memorial association today Issued an appeal for funds. The amount needed for this purpose is $25.- 900. It is stated that the home of the author of the national anthem is in a sade state of neglect and covered with various signs and advertisements. Mem bership in the association is open to any American upon payment of Sl annual dues. Applications for membership or con tributions may be sent 10 any member of the association. or to the treasurer, W.
 D. Hover, of the National Savings and Trust company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Remove Body of lmanuel Kant.

Berlin, March 16.-Preparations are making for the removal of the body Of the philosopher, manuel Kant, from the Stoa Kantana to the Cathedral or Konigsburg, where it is intended that 1t shall lie near the tombs of the Prus- sian Kings. Kant died at Konigsburg in 1S04.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Folk to Gall Special Session.

Jefferson City, March 16.-Governor Folk is quoted as saying that he will soon issue a call for a special session of the legislature to consider measures for the regulation of public utilities, corporations and dram shops. Bills touching these subjects and favored by the governor were killed by the ses- sion which ended today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Socialists Want Publicity.

Paris, March 16.-The Jaurez group of socialists will on March 19 present resolutions in the Chamber of Deputies calling for the creation of a commits sion to examine and make public the contents of the documents seized at the papal nunciature, after the expui- sion of Mgr Montaginini, secretary of the nunciature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
25o0 Sufferers.

Columbus, O., March 16.-Adjutant Gen eral Crutchfield returned this afternoon from Gloucester, O., where he went at the request of Governor Harris to in- vestigate the flood situation. The adju- tant general reported that he found about 25Oo flood sufferers in Gloucester and other mining towns in the vicinity. Many of the miners lost everything, their houses being washed away. A carload of supplies will be sent from Columbus to- morrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
2O.Oo0 In Parade.

New York, March 16-St Patricks day was obserbed in New York today in &C., cordance with the traditions of the oe- casion and was celebrated on a larger scale than previous similar occasions in this city. In the afternoon there was parade, in which 10000 persons took part. There were a number of social functions tonight incident to the festival and more will take place tomorrow and Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Berlin Cashier Gone With $1ao,ooo.

Berlin, March 16.-Cashier Spier of the Mueller Industrial bank of this city has disappeared, leaving short age of $130, ,000. It is considered prob able that he lost the money in stock speculation. The bank successfully met run on it, which began when the news of the dedication reached the depositors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
$400,0oo Fire In Cuba.

Guantanamo, Cuba. March 16.-Fire broke out today on the Confiuente sugar plantation and the resultant damage is estimated at over s400,0OO The president of the company owning this plantation is Senor Lena, the mayor of Madrid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17

polling invasion, or putting down insur- rection.
 The plan for an army submitted by the liberal party provides an annual expendi- ture for maintenance of $4716,000.