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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04

Cause, even as 1t did when sung by the
light Of smoulderlng campfires.
Major Fortaine, while soldier in the
Confederate army. wrote many other
verses. most OF which have been pub
5lished. Among thom may BIO mentioned
"only q Soldier Southern Chant OF
Defiance" Viola" "Oenone" Dying
Prisoner In Camp ChIse." "As Age
Comes On" and Immortality OF Love-"
"only a Soldier" which is widely
known. was written at Charlottesville,
va. in July, 1862.
Major Fontaine was attached to the
Second Virginia Cavalry, and was ono
Of Stonewall Jackson's shnrpshooters.
At Petersburg, March 20. 1856. he was
presented with badge on which Is the
inscription. Lamar Fontaine. best sho
in the Army OF Northern Virginia." The
veteran Is wearing this badge to-day,
and 1t is but reasonable to suppose
he prizes It moro highly than anything
in his possession. It Is claimed for La
mar Fontaine that he has shot, during
tho war, sixty men in anNhour, and If
you ask the veteran.'he will repiy:2"O
nEminute; that's my record, sir The
Federal Army may congratulate itself
that there was but one Fontaine among
the opposing forces.
Among other accomplishments OF the
\ poet-Warrlor5 Is that OF penmanship, and
ut is said that he can write the Lord 8
Prayer in characters so fine that the
average man cannot read 1t without the
MD OF a magnifying glass.
Keep Those Banners.
When Mr.. Cleveland was President, II
will be- remembcred that he attempted
lStoS, rest tore to the South, the. battles
flags that were captured during the
\ war Major Fontaine, then at his home
! in coahoma county, MI ss, composed & +
that connection the following vorses
which have never before been publish
ed. They were written. as the author
says, with apologies to Father Ryan:
When Mr.. Cleveland was President
he attempted toSrestore the flags that
were captured from the South during
the great Confederate War;" but the
q. a r. opposed 1t: hence these lines
with apologies to- Father Ryan:
Keep those banners. gashed and CORY
Keep them there, to tell the story;
|; OF our deeds on fields OF glory
Keep them, keep them. let them rest
i Tokens Of a valor splendid,
i Glorious memories, with them blended
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04
Southern Itonors Davis.
[ Special to The Times- r,lsputcl

Especial to The Times nispntch.l
SPENCER, N. C., June 3.--ln response
to tho call OF the Confederate leaders
at Richmond, tbs Southern Railway
shops at Spencer and the principal bus
mess houses here ceaued operations
for FIVE minutes at . o'clock to-day.
The action was through respect for
Jefferson Davis, whose memory was
commemorated at Richmond to- day.
All trains on the entire Southern sys-
tam were also stopped for the period
1T 2 O'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04
v. Nj. I. RESPONDS.
Exercises Suspended and Cadets Fire
IFS Presilent's Salute.

Especial to The Times-D lspatch]
< LEXINGTON. VA. June 3..--In COM
pliance with tho suggestion and re-
quest OF General Stephen D. Lee, grand
commander United Confederate Vete-
rams. all duties were suspended for Ave
minutes from 2 p. NJ. to-day at Vir-
ginia Military Institute. and salute
Of twenty-one guns fired by cadet bat
terry. in conlmemoratlon Of the birthday
Of Jefferson Davis. President OF the
also OF tho dedication OF a monument
to his memory in the city OF Rich
mond. which was the capital Of tho
Confederacy a5'9
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04
Indlct Murphy for Shooting,

Especial to The Times. Dispatcl.]
LYNCHBURG, VA, June So. A,
Murphy, who shot H. II. Harvey we'll
known citizen here last winter. was In
dictcd to-day In the Corporation Court
Murphy vii be represented by John T.
Lee. The grand jury returned sever
other indictments for felony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04
80, go. - ---T'- $500
Wedding in Baltimore.

2 loPeclaI TO VTHe 8Tlmes-Dlspatch.J
BALTIMORE, MD, June s.-Sfr. ".
Stuart Johns. OF Norfolk, was married
here to-day to Miss Emily Gardiner
Moore, daughter OF Colonel Walter S.
Moore. OF this city. After wedding
breakfast Mr.. and Mrs. Johns left on
O trip North. They VIII live in Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04
Luray semlnary Finals.

Special to The Times Dispatch.1
III LURAY. VA, Juno 3.-rhe second annual
commencement Of tho Luray Seminary, Miss
McKim. principal, began In this place last
night. the annual sermon begging dcllvered
by Rev. S. T, Matthews, OF the Baptist
Church. The exercises Will last three or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04

Mr.. ]. II. cosgrove. OF Company G..
Fourth Texas, Hoods Brigade, has
been attending the reunion and repre-
| senting the Times and Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04
or strife forever ended;
Yes, you keep them; 1t is5 best.

Ye who took them, keep and hold Them:
We would not again unfold them:
For the men who first unrolled them
To tho battles breeze are dead.
Keep them; they would only Sudden,
II, indeed, they would not madden,
Southern hearts. while yours they glad
dem:
For to win them thousands blcd.
Still we hail the generous feeling
That would close the wounds now heal
Ing;
But this fact Is worth revenling:
Southland does not want those nags.
Not but that she dearly loves them;
Not but that she still approves them;
But she would not have you move
them;
Keep the dear old blood stained rags.
Yes, keep them: she would not have
them;
Though she fought and bled to save
them:
She has none who now would wave
them
To disturb our countrys peace.
You to whom they wero surrendered
Burying all that war cngendered;
In, the love your hearts have rendered
Keep them; they are in their place.
Yours truly,
LAMAR FONTAINE. c. L. and Phi. D.
Lyon, Miss. 1895.
Il . ~ r.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04

Mr., B. F, Hopkins. the youngest Con,
yertised a few days ago in The Tines M e
pispatch for his lost It'd. cross Of
honor, has recovered II and is happy
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16
Same Thing.

A teacher had a very dull
pupil whom he found extremely
difficult to instruct in the let
tiers OF the alphbet.
This is letter A." explain
ed the teacher for tie tenth
time, as he wrote it down on the
blackboard. "Aud this letter
B." he went on putting down
the second letter of the alpha
bet.
Now, my boy" be began kind,
ly and eneoAfaglhgly, az he
turned to the stupid boy, "le3.
me see if you can remember
them. What is thisl" pointing
to the initial letter of the all
phabet. Letter A" came the
slow response from the dense
scholar "And this?" question.
ed the teacher, indicating letter
B. LET 'er alone" returned
the pupil instantly, his stupid
face lighting up with pleasure
at his own quick reply.-Bohe-
milan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16

quote cases of noted men and
women ia whom detects of char
acter have practically nullified
the most conspicuous intellect
ual gifts.
A philosophy of life is not what
we think about life, but the
convictions which govern our
actions. 1t has we'll been call
ed the working hypothesis of
life" Since well directed power
is the measure of success, it is
within the reach of every human
being.
Play your part well--be 1t
great or small-aud despair will
will disappear, like the morn
ing mist before the sun. Your
part Is not to expe1d your ner.
vous force in cynical criticism,
but in the nigh obligation to
build on whatever foundation
of conviction you may possess
Laura Drake Gill in the June
Delineator.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16
Small Boys QUICK Wit.

A large blonde woman, whose
GROWING glory was a mass of
braids and puffs.with a few coy
curls tucked into 1.-THE very CEN
ter of the backs elevation, rose
suddenly from her seat in sub
way train yesertday afternoon
a d dashed out at the twenty
hird street station just before
he doors were slammed.
The shock of her, haste uu-
GATED a per6dious hairpin and
- plump golden riuglet escaped
10 The floor as she fed. Quick
- thought a little messenger
J., at the end of the: car stop
80 and lifted it in grimy paw
II, with the still .entangled
h7irpin, carefully pinned 1t to
a sign over his head. When the
startled passengers took in the
situation they saw the love.
lock waving over the words:
"Hirsuteriue grew this hair
and we can prove it,"
The boy is still at large
New York World.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16

The fire department was sum.
moned to the State Savings,
Loan and Trust company this
morning, but its services we're
not required as the fire bad been
put out before any damage was
done. The Western Union has
several men at work at the bank
installing a new burglar alarm
system. The electricians use a
small gasoline stove known as a
blower. Oue of these had be-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16

come empty and was refiiled.
The can had a leak aud when
a match was applied there was
an explosion. Some gasoline
had run out on the floor and in.
stantly there was a blaze. The
fire was insta nrly extingulsh.
ed and no damage resulted +,
not even the blower being ruined.
Q. II.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16
A Wholesome Philosophy.

Absolute honesty and a def
mite will often produce better
results without unusual intellect.
ual gifts or opportunity than
the keenest intellect can attain
without these moral qualities.
1t would be an easy thing to
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16
GOLDEN Book OF CHOICE
READING.

ASHAADNANSs
Edited by William Swinton and
George r. Cathcart.
This little volume is aptly
named. 1t is a splendid COM
panion to any well-graded sec.
ond reader.
This is comprised of three
classes Of reading, namely.
child.lore and poetry, noble ex.
amples, and nature studies
which appeal to the magma
tive, the emotional and the per.
ceptive faculties of the little
ones.
OLD STORIES OF THE EAST.
BY James Baldwin.
There are few stories so In.
teresting and so beloved as
those given to us through the
Hebrew Scriptures. They have
been so generally and so exclu-
sively employed for the pur-
pose of imparting religious iu-
struction that their purely lit.
erary qualities have not al
ways received the attention
they merit.
BY many persons they are
regarded as being inseparably
connected with the services of
the Sunday School and Church
and therefore scarcely to be
thought of during the secular
days of the week. There is no
good season why children in
the day school should not read
these old stories of the east
with as much freedom and zest
as they do the classic myths
of Greece.
1t is the aim of the author to
retell these stories from a liter.
airy standpoint and in the same
manner he would retell other
stories pertaining to the infan-
cy of the human race.
He has represented the &C
tors as real men ana women
living in this old world of ours
and while it has been neither
possible nor desirable to omit
frequent illusions to the AL
mighty One, care has been TAX
en- not to trespass on the do
main OF the religions teacher.
There are twelve stories
wholly independent of each
other, 1t comprises the history
of the origin of the Hebrew
race, and of the chief events
connected with the life of that
people down to the period of
their greatest prosperity.
NIGHBoRs WITH CLAWS AND
HooFs.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16

Miss Virgie Youell spent Sat
urday and sunday vita her sis.
ter, Mrs. Cop WhitecOttOn aear
Huntington
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16

WHAT tue same authors Books
of Cats and Dogs is to the tiny
ones. AS the pupil advances
they are not satisfied with such
facts as have delighted their
childhood The when, aud
where, and how no longer en-
gross their attention. They
want to know the why.
The facts given here are
stated in such a way as to lead
more careful observation, while
the relations presented reach
up toward the laws and princi-
pies which govern things.
The cat serves as an introduc.
ton to the lions. tigers and the
other cats of the wilds; the kin
of the faithful dog is traced to
the wolf. From the sty and
the stable the mind travels out
to the homes of the elephants
and the buffalo.
The steps of this route are
those of comparison. The pict-
ures impressed upon the mind
are almost as vivid as those
obtained from direct precep
tion. A taste is developed tor
scientific research, and a fair
preparation is made for sue.
cessful scientific study,
LINCOLN LITERARY CoLLEC.
TON.
BY J. P. McCaslsey.
This contains more than six
hundred favorite selections in
prose and poetry, selections
suitable tor arbor day, bird
day and decoration day and
days with the poets and is de-
signed for the school room and
family circle.
Commit to memory is the
thought of the book and APP
pears upon every record page
to emphasize its purpose. Mem.
orize many of these. Know
them when when you are apart
from books, or sick, or tiled, or
lonely. Go away with the
poet, the hymn writer or the
seer, with the wise and good
and with the study of the
imagination cummune with them
in blessed companionship. 1t
is a great thing in this way to
hear what great men and
women say or sing of nature
OF life or destiny. Consider ad.
vantage to the boy or girl who
begins all this in their school
days.
Published by American Book
Co., Chicago.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-16
Edited by William Swinton and
George r. Cathcart.

BY Jamos' JUnUuuUV'
This is to the older pupil
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-01-23
County Court.

The case of Henry F. Estabrooks and
w. H. Preston, proponents of the will of
Warren Estabrooks v. Maude S. Esta-
brooks contestant, apt, was announced
settled when court convened Monday.
The case attracted much local attention
as all the parties in the case are well
known here. Dnnnett and Slack were
the attorneys for the proponents and
and Howe & Hovey and Harry
Blodgett for the contestant. The two
other cases in which all parties figure
were also taken from the docket by the
settlement of this case.
The case of William Higgins Admr. of
Aldrich Johnson, v. Abner T. Johnson,
in general assumpsit was to be the next
case following the Estabrooks case, but
as soon as the jury were drawn the
counsel announced that this case had
been settled.
The civil jury cases are now disposed
of and court is liable to adjourn at any
time as the criminal docket has fallen to
pieces with the exception of the horni-
eide case. These jury cases were con-
tinued: Moses Jennison v. Martin Boil
ton; Martin L. Hall & Co. V. Dominic
Costa; Brunette & Asselin v. The Lon
don Assurance; ]. HI. Currier v. F. "
Hassam apt; Henry T. Badger "
Charles Rowland; Charles A, Stanley,
apt. V. Lydia Estabrooks; Long Critch-
field Corp, v. Our Husbands Mfg. Co.;
Martha Mason proponent of the will of
Jane Mason v. John Mason; contestant,
apt o. V. Hooker & Son v. L. B. Harris,
apt. and Edison H. Mathewson v. James
A. Mcdonald and Hiram Drew
The case of Anthony Mccormick, apt
v. Henry F. Estabrooks was settled and
the case of M. H. Gibson " James Arthur
and Tr. discontinued.
Monday the court took up the State
cases of Frederick Stephens and Lactance
Provost. Both had previously pleaded
guilty, Stephens for disturbing the public
peace and Provost for grand larceny
Stephens is the colored gent who drew a
knife and attacked Charles Stuart at
| Lyndonville last summer. He was SEN
fenced to the House of Correction at
Rutland for term not less than four
months or more than six months and
pay costs of prosecution. Provost was
under arrest for larceny of $25.35 from a
n1reu man at the Iarfn OF George Gray IN
Passumpsic last summer. He was SEN
fenced to the states prison at Windsor,
for not less than one and one-half years
or more than two years and to pay
costs of prosecution.
In the cases Of State V. Mrs. Eugene
Lemere and case of Eugene Lemere for
liquor both have been nolle pressed.
These divorce cases have been contin-
ued; Martha Mathewson V. Edison H.
Mathewson and Jennie L. Morse v.
Charles E. Morse. These were discon-
tinued Edith A. Petrie V. Donald T. Pet
rie and Eta .A.t5mith v. David NJ Smith.
Judge William H. Taylor of the supe-
rior court was visitor at court Mon
day, returning from Woodstock where he
has just finished presiding.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-01-23
Scotia Club Banquet.

President John T. Ritchie has com-
pleted his arrangements for the annual
banquet of the Scotia Club which will be
held in Pythian Hall Friday evening, at
o'clock. Rev. Edward 7. Fairbanks
will be the POSTMASTER and at the post
prandial exercises Alexander Dunnett will
give an address on Robert Burns, Rev.
DR.. Edward D. Eaton will speak upon
Scotland and her people, and stories will
be given by some of the other members
of the club. Scottish songs will be given
by p F. Hazen and Mrs. Hubert w.
Brooks, and Mrs. ]. T. Borland will give
reading from Burns. This banquet is
not limited to members of the club, but
anyone may attend and the price of the
banquet is rs cents per plate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-01-23
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

Madame Brooks Orchestra played at
seven New Years balls this season At
the ball at Stanstead Plain they were
assisted by Leon c. Batchelder and be-
fore the evening was over were engaged
for the next annual affair.
The W. c. T. U. will meet Tuesday,
Jan. %, at o'clock with Mrs. L. ].
Cramer, II Cliff street.
All jewelry left sometime ago to be
repaired at A. S. Haskins store is now
displayed in his window, with the names
of the owners on the envelopes. Persons
may have the same by calling for their
property.
The dates of the Sherbrooke fair,
now known as the Dominion and Pro-
vincial exhibition, are Aug. Goth to
Sept. 7th, 1907.
Frank w. Hastings has resigned
as local representative of the New
York Life Insurance Company and
expects to make arrangements to repre-
sent another company.
Thursday was the coldest day for
several years, the mercury registering 3S
below zero at 7 o'clock and IA below at
noon. BY night the temperature had
moderated to zero and in less than 48
hours there was change of rs degrees
from the lowest record and slight fall
of rain.
The "air line" south was four hours
late Monday afternoon caused by the
engine breaking down between Montreal
and Richford.
Try the American Throat Tablets.
The Democratic town committee
have issued a call, which appears else
where in these columns for a meeting in
Pythian Hall, Thursday evening The
meeting is called to organize branch of
the Democratic Progressive League of
New England, and to formulate plans
for a proper reception to Col. William
Jennings Bryan, who will speak here
early in April.
-"What Benefit in Prayer" is the sub
ject for discussion at the Casino meeting
this week Thursday noon. Rev. A. H.
Gage will have charge.
AT the st. Johnsbury hospital; Miss
Margaret Holtham of Sutton was new
patient this week, but was able to re
turn home the latter part of the week.
The other new patients are Alfred Cayer,
Newport; John Bailey, Ernest Tardis,
Margaret Thibodeau, Mrs. George D.
Woods, Mrs. Theodore LaLiberte, Mrs.
Phedine Fortin, all of st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Angeline Costa, Peter Thornley,, !.
|. Dolla and Helen Lynch have returned
to their respective homes.
Ifyou fail to attend the basket ball
game at the Armory, Friday, February
/, you will probably miss the best game
of the season, as The Champions of the
World, of Gloversville, N ", come that
night to play Co. D.
The officers of Olive Branch Rebekah
Lodge, No. 4, |. 0. O. F., will give a
short entertainment after the next regu-
lar meeting, Tuesday evening, Feb. 5.
All members Of the Rebekah Degree are
cordially invited. Supper will be served.
The officers entertainment of the N.
E. 0. P, will be given Saturday evening,
Feb. 2, after the regular meeting, for
members only
Use American Little Liver Tablets
The trustees held a midnight session
last evening to consider the appointment
of the police and about 20 of our citizens
were present at the meeting No ap-
pointments were made, but the trustees
expect to make them in few days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-01-23
Two Fires.

The coldest day of the winter was
more noticeable by the occurrence of
two fires, and both came about the
same time Thursday afternoon. The
fire in Mrs. A. +. Howard's house
caught from an explosion of prepara-
ton Francis Switser was mixing over a
gas stove. He was making a liniment
and some of the volatile ingredients
caught fire and exploded in his face
Miss Lang, the housekeeper, rushed into
the room and extinguished the fire in
Mr.. Switser's face, and he was taken to
the St. Johnsbury Hospital. In the
meantime there was second explosion
and that part of the house where he
lived soon caught fire. The department
responded promptly and the fire wardens
saved much property belonging to the
Switsers and Mrs. Howard. The house
was badly damaged by water, but the
loss was fully covered by insurance and
satisfactory settlement was made yes
terday with the adjusters. The house
will be Immediately repaired by A. L.
Bragg.
While the fremen were working at the
fire on Charles street fire started in the
basement of Greene & Browns store on
Eastern avenue. The fire caught in the
partitions from the torch of plumber
and in few minutes the building was
we'll filled with smoke. The fire was
quickly put out by the extinguishers and
the property loss, which was caused
entirely by smoke, is fully covered by
insurance. The store was closed the
day following for inventory, but re-
opened for business on Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-01-23
Mr.. Tinker'S Closing Night.

Last Wednesday evening Frank Tinker
closed his dancing school by giving a
select dancing party. In this school Mr..
Tinker has introduced several new
dances, which undoubtedly deserve the
praise and popularity which they prom
ise to attain. About SO couples attended
the party, and thoroughly enjoyed a
most delightful evening. Music was fur
nshed by an orchestra of FIVE pieces.
Punch was served. Mr.. Tinker deserves
high praise as dancing master, and his
many friends bespeak for him future sue
cess as a teacher of this delightful amuse-
ment. He now has classes in five other
towns in the state, which goes to show
his talents are not confined to his home
town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-01-23
United Mission Study.

This is the sixth year that the women
of the different churches not only here,
but all over the land, have united in the
study of the various foreign mission
fields, as recommended by the Ecumenical
Council. The study has included, besides
a general survey of the progress of
Christianity during the ages since the
time of the apostles, India, China, Japan
and Africa, after the text books issued
by the Central QnterdenominationaD
Committee.
The field for study this year is the
Island World of the Pacific; the text
book, Christus Redemption, written by
Helen Barrett Montgomery. Entirely
apart from the mission study, this book
contains most interesting facts, culled
from many sources, concerning part of
the world which is daily growing to be
of greater interest to us as American
citizens. All who are or wish to be-
come interested, are cordially invited to
attend the meeting, Friday afternoon at
8 O'Clock in the Museum class room.
Following is the program in outline;
Christus Redemption Chapter /.
Devotional exercises,
led by Mrs. H. c. Newell
Introductory: Geography of Oceana,
Miss Warden.
First Missionary Voyage to the South
Sea Islands,
Mrs. w. A. Ide.
Introduction of Christianity into the
Austral and Pearl Islands,
Mrs. F. E. Farmer.
John Williams and work in the Hervey
group,
Miss Eaton.
Christus Redemption may be purchased
at F. 0. Clark for % cents.