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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-23
WILL MEET HERE
IN SEPTEMBER.
Arrangements Completed for
Thirty-Eighth Convention OF
Insurance Commissioners.
SESSIONS AT THE. JEFFERSON
Colonel Joseph Button, Chair.
man Executive Committee,
and Other Speakers.

One of the most important meetings
scheduled for Richmond during the
present year is that of, the National
Convention of Insurance Commissions
ers. which win hold its thirty eighth
annual session at the Jefferson Hotel
September 18th, 18Th and 10Th
Colonel Joseph Button, the Virginia
Commissioner. Is chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee. which body has fun
charge of the program and all arrange
ments for the meeting, and the follow
ing are his colleagues on the commit
tee: George H. Adams, Commissioner of
Insurance, Concord, N. H.: Reau r..
Folk, Insurance Commissioners. Nash
Vile. Tenn; ]. j. BrinlSerhOf. Actuary,
Springfield, ILL.,; b. +. Grouse, Insur-
ance Commissioner, Maryland; f. l..
Cutting, Commissioner OF Insurance.
Massachusetts; a. G. Scherr, State
Auditor, West Virginia. II. r. Cunning
ham, State Auditor, Montana.
This committee met in the Manhat-
tan Hotel in New York on July 10th
and formulated n program, covering the
three days session, which is fun OF
interesting features.
| 1t is a matter of regret to Colonel
Button and otner members of the com
mittee that Governor Hughes, of New
York. found it impossible to accept the
| invitation extended him to make a
tspeech on the occasion, hut His Excel
| lency declared in his letter OF declina-
ton that previous engagement in New
York state would forbid his attendance
Most, IL not all, of those who at
| tend will go 40 the Jamestown EXPO
sition before returning to their homes
/ Following is the program arranged
| by the executive committees;
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THIRD Day, Thursday, September iDth,
as MORNING. SESSION

Address, deceptive Insurance Meth
DDS the Curefllon, p. ~ Rutenhouse
Insurance Commissioned. OF Colorado.
Address, sl7ratenal Insurance" Mir,
George A. Bangs, OF North Dakota.
Report of COMMITTEES on f'ratelnal
Insurance Discussion
Report OF Committee on Unauthorized
Insurance. Discussion
Report OF Committee ON Miscellnne-
Gus Matters Discussion,
Report Of Gnnmitteo on Place Of
Meeting and officers
Election ana installation OF officers
AuiuUrHnleut
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ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Tirst DnN. Tucsdny. September 17th.

MORNING SESSION, 1o{o'cLoCK.
Called to order by the president
Address of welcome by Hon. Claude
a. Swanson Governor of Virginia.
Response by the vice president, Hon.
Reau e. Folk, state Treasurer and In
surance Commissioners Of Tennessee
ADDRESS BY the president Gel, General
sioner Of New Hampshire.
Report of Committee on Credentials.
Reading Of minutes Of thirty seventh
annual session.
Announcements by tie president Of
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Address. The Future of Life Insur-
ance." Hon. Darwin p. Kingsley, pres
ident of tho New York Life Insurance
Company.
Address Life Insurance Legislation
Past Two Years, Hon. B.. T. Grouse,
Insurance Commissioner OF Maryland.
Report of COMMITTEES on Laws and
Legislation, Discussion
second Day, Wednesday,, scptcmbcr 18th.
Address, ..GovcrnmentE Regulation OF
| Insurance in Germany Colonel Fred
erick l.. Hoffman, statistclan of Pru-
DENTAL Insurance Company, Newark
Address, The Function of Actuarles
IN State Supervision" Mi Miles NJ
| Dawson. of New York.
. INtppIl@ " W y ~ Ms ~
| Mortality and Interest, Diseussion
Report Of Committee on Assets Of
| Insurance Companies. Discussion.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Address elimination Of Risks to bt
1 Assumed by surety Companies" Mr.
John Il, Bland, president of I he Unitat
States Fidelity and Guaranty Com
/ panN, Of Baltimore,
Address, "Ifideiity and surety Re,
4 serves" Mr., S, Fl, Wolfe OF New York
Report Of Committee OH ReserYc
/ Other Than Life, Discussion,
i Report Of Committee on blanks Dis
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BUSiNESS-P0llTlCS.

If the following represented
more than the idle talk of the day
it would pass as important:
Democrats connected with cor
porations in New York and other
states declare that never again will
they support Republican candid
ate for president or governor. They
have been doing this, they say,
since 1896, in the belief that Re-
publican candidates for President
and governor would be safer for
the business interests, asrepresent-
ed by these corporation Democrats
according to their testimony, are
in the future to support the candid
ates Of the Democratic party for
governor and President on the
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Honorable
Mention.
By ADELE TALlAFERRO PAGE.
Copyright, 1906. by \. 7. Page.
By ADELE TALlAFERRO PAGE.
Copyright, 1906, by \. 7. Page.

e T had been Il bus. fay at General
Atoms headquarters. Indeed,
II those were all busy days in the
weeks that Immediately followed
the battle of Shiloh, the taking of Is
land No. 10 and the later occupation by
General Pope of Corinth.
In the heart of the little city of
Jackson, Tenn, General Alton had es-
tablished his headquarters. At his desk
here long after taps had sounded, bis
lights gave evidence that when the
men in the ranks are asleep uneasy Is
still the head of the officer In con-
mand
An orderly nOiSelessly entered the
room where General Alton was at his
desk. Silently he saluted and waited
for some sign of recognition. He had
to wait some minutes before General
Alton, without looking up from his let
tiers. said. We'll. orderly"
Colonel Curtis presents his complt
ments TO General Alton, begs to report
matters of importance and asks an i'm
mediate Interview
The general laid down his per
"Show him in. orderly"
As the colonel entered General Alton
rose, and the two grave faced men
looked questioningly ut each othe-. Ia
those days matters Of Importance
generally stood for disaster and neces-
sity for quick action
General Alton. the crisp roicc Of
Coloael Curtis began. "a prisoner. %
spy, has been arrested attempting t.
pass the lines. In the search In his
shoes were found concealed a CON
plete and thorough drawing Of the
strengthened Notifications of Corinth
and papers bearing Information on sup.
plies. condition of men. etc
The general turned To the speaker u
face full of interest That's bad. Colo
mel Curtis, very bad. Tell me some
thing of the personality OF the prison
err"
Il did not see him until the papers
had been discovered and the evidence
of his being a spy established. He Is n
mere boy, not more than twenty years
old. | am sure. He has been n soldier
of that am convinced-and good blood
runs In his veins | think him native
Of this section OF Tennessee. His ac-
cent indicates that"
You ordered the SearchT"
"No; Captain Lawton did"
"The specifications and papers Were
found In his shoest'
Yes. general hidden between false
| sole"
General Alton looked gravely straight
in front of him. He was thinking deep
! ly. Colonel Curtis was no sensational.
list, and he had suggested a serious
charge I'm this interview.
The specifications and detail of all
important supply point within the pos.
session of the Union forces, under care
| full guard and strict martial law. were
now In the hands of this spy of the en-.
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myself feel confident that the work of
details is not yours or any other mex
perienced hand, and it was literally
matter of impossibility for you to gain
without aid the information given in
these papers. There has been treachery
somewhere
In my capacity of division COM
mander | am prepared to offer you
your life on the condition that you re-
veal everything - names. rank anil
amount of bribe-for which this infoP-
nation was sold.
Il knew your father. MIR. Dabney.
We were both young soldiers in the
days Of the old Sixteenth Virginia. !
hOnOred him greatly. I do not hell y
his son would co less than despise -
man, whatever the needs or con iGera-
ton, who sells soldiers information.
1t may be that it is Il Tenuesseaan in
Union ranks either masking as Fed
eral soldier or half hearted in our
cause. If it is the clever work Of
Confederate spy (which is most unlike
ly), you will doubtless refuse to reveal
his identity. If it is Il man who has
sworn loyalty to the old flag your ia
Their and fought under together. sure
ly you must realize how low in tie
scale of honor he is to do this thing.
Reveal his name, help US TO punish the
traitor and take your life and its posi-
bilities. cannot promise You free
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LOOKED QUESTIOSINGLY AT EACH OTHER.
envy. The specifications and supply de
tail had been a surprise In their man
ner of making to this trained soldier.
In his long experience with men Gen
eral Alton had never found that I'M
trained hands did these things well.
The prisoner was mere boy with no
likelihood of experience or practice in
this work
You base your opinion entirely,
Colonel Curtis on the character Of the
drawings and the personality of the
prisonerT'
Yes, general. | am personally con
WINGED that the work is that of an ex-
pert with time and detail we'll In hand.
This mere boy has, | believe, neither
the knowledge, time nor skill 70 do the
work and could not possibly have OBJ
tanned some information contained in
che papers"
Colonel Curtis waited patiently until
the general finished his work and put
maps and papers back into the drawer
He leaned back In his chair with q
thoughtful, grave face. 1t was events
like these that made the business OF
war so grim and dreadful.
The same thought doubtless was In
the mind Of both men. The general
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theory that no matter how radical
the views of their candidates, they
will at least know what manner of
men they are getting. These cor
poratiOn Democrats insist that they
have given their campaign con-
tributions and votes to Republi-
cans candidates for President and
governor who have as a recon-
pense turned npon them and in
jured them in a business way.
Republican corporation men
are i'll the same boat as their Dem
ocratic corporation allies, and the
Republican corporation men are as
indignant and hostile in this
matter, perhaps more so than their
Democratic business brethren.
1T is an old saying in national
political circles that no candidate
for President was ever elected to
whom the business interests of the
county were opposed"
Commenting upon the above the
Washington Star says:
Democratic business men by
the thousands gave their votes
to Mr.. Mckinley both in 1896 ard
1900, and were certainly not dis
appointed. 1t was claimed by. the
managers of the first Mckinley
campaign that Republican success
would mean a general rivival OF
business and never did politicians
speak more truly. Business, of all
kinds, revived Immediately.
Orders began pouring in upon
manufacturers, the mills were
opened. wages were raised, and
the armies of men left the roads,
where they had been tramping in
search of work, and returned
home, where work awaited them
Mr.. McKinley's reelection wa S
easy, prosperity was SO great il
carried the day over Mr.. Bayan' S
eloquence, giving the Republicans
larger majority than before.
Business had doomed beyond all
previous figures, and wageearners
had more money to their credit in
savings banks than ever before.
Business men of all parties were
delighted with the situation. In
1904 the tide of prosperity was
still running so high it was idle to
talk of charge to business men
The Parker campaign was a sort Of
politicians masquerade. Under
color of solicituie for the general
welfare a hubble offactions patched
up a truce among themselves, and
made play for the federal Offices.
But the movement was predestiled
to failure. General Prosperity
and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
put the combination to complete
rout, and business continued &c
boom. 1t is still booming, not.
withstanding a few ffurries in Wall
street brought about by stock gam.
blers and their kind. Next year
the business interests are going tc
do what they previously done
consider aud act according to bust.
ness lights. They are not, be.
cause they could not afford to be,
influenced in politics either by
sentiment or revenge. They sup.
port what is best for themselves
and for the people. If, therefore
prosperity continues. and the Rep.
ublicans nominate good men on a
platform supporting what has beer
done for the country since ISe,
and promising safe policies for fu
ture, the chances are hundred tc
one that the Republican ticket viii
again draw largely from the bust
ness interests in every state where
there are real party contests.
W f. RAvENsCRAFT, MD,
W., PHYSICIAN AND SURG EON,
OAKLAND, MD.
ON Mouth Thtrd
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opportunity came and she fed for
her freedom.
Long years rolled round in sus-
pense: all hope gone, John Fraser
accepted the hand of another
woman with solemn VOW between
the contracting parties that if the
first wife returned his second wife
would surrender her claim peace
fully and without a murmur. At
Mrs. Jean Fraser returned to her
husband and friends, to conciliate
his second wife and all parties con-
cerned, Mr.. Fraser erected a cabin
on his improvement for wife No. ?,
where she lived until the end came
the following year.
The order book of General John
Forbes contains orders issued dur
ing the campaign of 1855 against
Fort Duquesne, from the 2Ist of
September to the oath of Novem-
Der, in camp at Raystown. AS
early as I74S some prominent citi-
zens of the Province of Virginia
had organized company to estab-
lish settlements in the upper Ohio
and procured grant from the
British government Of a large body
of land.
Lawrence and Augustine Wash
ington were interested in the en-
terprise. Christopher Gist, an
agent of the company made jour
ney to examine and report on the
timber, land, ect., in the fall of
1851, starting from the residence
of Thomas Cresap, at point near
Oldtown. Md. In 1852 he held a
council with the Ohio Indians and
and procured their consent to erect
town or fort at McKees Rock, at
the mouth of CHARTERS Creek, a
few miles below Pittsburg, which
was regarded as important in ma
tural advantages as the forks of
the Ohio. Consequently that
point was selected and Captain
Trent's company of 100 men began
the erection of fort in the spring
of 1854 The French in four weeks
had erected Fort Duquesne. In
July of that year a French force of
600 men under Du Villier COMPEL
ed Washington with 800 men,
then en- route to reinforce Captain
Trent, to withdraw at the Great
Meadows.
On July 9th General Braddock
with an army OF I 200 men advanc-
ed to attack the fort, but he was
defeated and killed at the mouth
of Turtle Greek by the French and
Indians under the command OF
General CONTIGUOUS.
General Forbes arrived at Rays
town on the 2Ist of September, a
portion Of the army during the
months of May and June concen-
trating there under the command
of General Boquet.
A number of soldiers at Rays
town were convicted of desertion
and they were pardoned by Doyle
who was shot en- the 2Sth of Sep
TENDER.
Friday, October IS, 1883, the
First Virginia regiment marched
for Loyal Hanna under the com
mand of Colonel Washington
The regiment camped at Shawnese
Cabin Saturday, October I4th. An
order, evidently by Colonel Wash
ington, directs that all officers
must put on what dress they think
proper tomorrow. The camp Of
the First Virginia was at Edward s
Swamp. (Breastwork Rum
Sunday, October 18th, at Stony
creek, now Stoyestown; Monday,
the 10Th, at Muddy RIM; Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday follow
ing, at White Oak Ridge; on the
2Ist at the southeast side of Laurel
Hill; October 22d, at the north
west side of Laurel Hill, and Octo.
Der 2Sth at Loyal Hanna.
BUSiNESS-POLlTICS.
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dom, but 90 promise sou shall be sent
away as prisoner Of war and that
Uill keep you in mini in the exchange
You are young, and life Is all before
s,-. You are the Only son Of your IA
thyr and mother Think we'll before
-Cl leave them desoiate | hope am
81 man of honor. You must be your
yrn Judge whether In this case you
y-a in honor reveal what we ask you
ID. Life would not compensate you for
sIOnor. BE your own judge Il
civ fair to tell you that If you refu<s
,an do nothing for you. The usual
ORDER of military law must take its
eJurSe. ! Will give You an hour TO con
der the matter in all its features
orderly, show Mr.. Dabuey into another
.2r-l and order the guard to remain
q lside OF the door II the prisoner
0ishes to speak to me at any time. he
~ 70 be brought to me"
Seton Dabney bowed and saluted aud
passed out with the orderly Alone in
il' empty room. he faced the situa-
t.gl. At twenty years gaa thought of
...s is sweet beyond words He had
,ght for gold the information Ge
aust give his HE for. The traitor was
.-terly unworthy OF his silence. but he
had given his word
r'lr away, over the Brown fields, his
les and thoughts travelled His home.
IS mother and father and happy boy
npod passed in Qu.ck review in his
urging thoughts. Could he save his
!feE Was this his one chance?
lie had prayed for an answer. h
.a2.Aed to hear his fathers voice civ
L. K in the same lowing, gentle vote.
&C.. vas a part OF hi; whole life, am
| ,-e words We're familiar with LONG
happy years of memories. 1t is not
worth while to gain desired end by
an undesired means. my son; it is not
worth while for a Dabney."
NO! God helping me. nov the boy
| cried aloud in his anguish. 1T is not
worth while!"
Corporal" called voice from the
| room. The key turned, and the guard
| entered. Seton Dabney turned a set
| speak to General Alton at once"
y moment later the prisoner stood in
his old place. General Alton was now
alone. He saluted and waited.
You have made decision, Mr.. Dab.
ney? Think well" the older man went
n. before you answer. There is still
| time TO consider You can extend the
| hour"
Clear and strong came the answer
Il thank you, General Alton; do not
wish more time. 1t is safer for me to
| answer now. have decided"
| The head was raised with a little
| gesture of pride. 81 am an American
and TennesseHan. l must die so that
neither will be ashamed of me. l can
not give any Information"
The words were said simply. He
heSitated one moment and then spQ&
again: ALLOW me, General Alton, ~
say the persons you claim sold me in
formation Were not 'Tennesseeans.
would have shot them myself had such
been the case. | thank you for your
Kindness to me. | could not break my
| word"
General Alton rose. He came so the
boy and held out his hand There was
a strange look Of sorrow in his face.
MY boy" he said softly "some day
perhaps your father and will meet
again. You did not get your honorable
mention that day at Shiloh You have
won It now"
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EDWARD II. SINCELL,
{ ATToRNEY.-AT-LAw,

- Uh N IhND, MAR I la n d.
VIII practice inthe Courts OF Garrett and
Allegany counties, the Court OF Appeals of
Maryland, and the adjoining counties OF
West VIRGINIA.
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T had been a bus! fay at General
Atoms headquarters. Indeed,
those wore ell busv days in the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
Milford r. Burt.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
hpst insertion; five cents per line succeeding
Insertions Count seven short words to line
~ SAX long ones.)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
De Ru Bros. MinstreIs.

The DeRue Bros. Ideal Minstrels come
to you this season not as a stranger, but
as guaranteed attraction from the ex-
cellent performance given by them here
in previous seasons. The company this
season is enlarged, both in number and
paraphernalia, carrying special scenery
for every act produced. II is said that a
prettier stage picture has never been seen
than the grand scenic first part-"A
Scene in Italy"-so natural that audien-
ces actually believe they are looking at a
real bit of sunny Italy. Seven big vau-
deville acts comprise their Incompatible
olio. A grand street parade will be Civ
en- at noon when the excellent brass
band of soloists will render a high class
concert, also at seven o'clock at the thea
ter. The engagement for one night only,
Dec. 80.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20
A Reliable Mince-Meat Recipe

Mince-meat needs time for ripening.
and is best when made weeks before it is
to be used. Select about five pounds of
lean beef from neck, rump or round.
Cover with boiling water, add one tea.
spoonful Of salt. and simmer gently until
very tender. Free from fat and bone,
put through the food-chopper, then
weigh. For three full pounds add two
pounds of beef suet and six pounds of
tart apples chopped fine, one quart of
the cold beef liquor, six pounds of granu-
lated sugar, four pounds of seeded raisins,
three pounds of cleaned .urrants, a half
pound of chopped citron, two ounces of
chopped candied lemon peel, two ounces
of candied orange peel, three pints of
boiled cider, one pint of molasses. two
tablespoonfuls of salt, one cupful of Gin
namon, two-thirds of cupful of ground
cloves, one teaspoonful of black pepper,
and three pints of currant Jelly. Put
over the fire III IA granite kettle. heat
quickly and boil for twenty minutes,
adding as much of the syrup from picked
peaches or any preferred preserve as may
seem desirable. Take from the fire, can,
and seal Immediately Circle for
December.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-20

Miss Rust has returned to CRANKY
Mass, after spending several weeks witt
her sister, Miss Anna Rust.
DR.. Bump and family have gone &c
Salisbury for the holidays.
Mrs. Olney Comstock has returned
from visit in Holyoke, Mass.
Aaron P. Youtt, who has been i'll, il
able to be up and dressed.
E. E. Rich, who has been i'll, was able
to be at his store Saturday.
George Gale will 20 this morning to
New York city for the holidays with his
sister.
Mrs. Mary wilmarth has returned
from visit to her son in Bennington.
Edmund Signor, who has been in Pro.
violence, r. l., for nine months, is in
town to pass the holidays with rela.
tives.
Merritt Stowe has returned from a
two weeks visit with relatives in Bristol
j. B. Donoway was in Bristol Monday
on business.
A. K Carr is confined to the house by
illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McGilton are in
New York city and East Orange for the
holidays.
The cattle shipment Monday consisted
of four carloads for the New York and
Brighton markets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon LaPine left
Wednesday morning for Stockton, Cal.
they will pass the winter with her son.
Mrs. Susan Dudley, who has been quite
i'll, is slowly recovering.
Mrs. w. Phelps Is confined to the house
by illness.
Monday, market day, eggs brought "a
cents and butter 25.
Mr.. Mulhearn of Burlington, who rep.
resent the Travellers Insurance Co., was in
town Wednesday on business.
The office force at the telephone ex-
change will observe Christmas day bv
keeping Sunday hours, from 10 to IL.
Edward Cranley, who had charge of
putting in the spur track at the pulp
mill, is laying two-inch water-pipe for
watering stock at the cattle yards.
The fall term of the graded school will
close Friday and the examinations begun
Monday afternoon. The next term will
open Tuesday, January 6.
me Ureen mountain Pulp company
has its branch railroad nearly completed
to the termination point, but the endless
chain apparatus for transporting the pulp
and logs across the river will not be put
In place until next spring.
Lester Peck of Salisbury, who was in.
dicted and arrested for the alleged kill.
ing of deer out of season, was brought
before Justice F. NJ. Foote Friday and
held for County court, furnishing 5000
bail.