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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30

the type of White House ladies personihed in Mrs
Garfield and Mrs Cleveland
Hers was another romance OF the home
inston around which cluster many memories that
range from love TO She Mary Dimmick
the favored niece OF the Mrs Harrison who was. in
reality the White House chstcaine. She was o
the Harrison family so intimately part OF IT that
she made her home with even before General
Farrisons election the presidency.
When his incumbency became a certainty,
risons congratulated themselves the good
which had attached to them aide
campaigns who was SO handsome and highly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30
MAN OF VARIED PARTS

. Parson Wccns had church n Virginia near Mann,
vernon! ne was q country book agent for Matthew
carey OF Philadelphia He a stump speaker
Indian medicine faker. He nddier who coni,i
make the country lads and asses shake a leg Till ,
IN the morning He had big family. and he needed
I'm nd Marion, which Carey published and he sold to
mutual proht and the eternal
Anierican people The life of Washington ran through
f1rty editions lie made of Washington the social
wooden image. sunday school lay figure thai viii
never escape the fraud of unreality Kidding
put upon him; Of the revolution itself he made a
naniinohs orrayed against the unfa bic corrn
ton and wckedness Of dozen dragons and dends who
called themselves the king and ministry of England
stroke OF research; he simply took the Whgs Annual
register and whooped its biased records lin ahnnt
500 degrees and cut loose for herosms style mixed
up OF scripture. Homer Virgil the vigorous back
the greatest mythmaker who lived and he has
old Homer and gentle Virgil pushed down among the
Undergraduates. ''e Wv
In Parsen weems' histories everything RACES ans
storms slashes and tears In his battles the Amer.
others and fall forward togsers fai Int
Why was this cruel made?' the parso nash asks
in dealing with Its cause. Simply tho kirc
wanted money for his hungry relations and his minss
sters stakes Tor gaming tables diamond necklaces
1T was the most popular short. easy practical
cxplana ton that could have been devsed Mr. Fisber
comments II reveals nothing of the real issue a
parliament the other principles involved Rui
1t pleased numbers of the people; they comb
II instantly 1t appealed to their suspicious of what
Inc crete monarches across the Atlantic really WERE
concluding appeal his compatriots to see the,,
revolution In Its real dignity and its human uen
spective' 1T seems likely to stick forever ''',
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30
Most Venerable Of the
Mistress es OF the
White House is the
Widow of President
Garfield, Who Re-
Gently Celebrated Her
Eightieth Birthday
NO YOU knoso that there sill liv-
y ing no fesver than foe suomen sOho

NO YOU knoso that there are still liv-
\ y ing no fesver than foe soomen sOho
have enjoyed the honors Of the
Uhte House, four of them in their time
bearing the title, popularity conferred, OF Fnst
Lady Of me Land, the fifth becoming the
5tffe Of a president after his retirement from
his high office?
The fafes that seem to 9vatch oyer
tiomen and prescrcc them 10 longer life than
is granted 10 tkcir husbands haze performed
that gracious office more generously to the
tti1es Of presidents than TO those of any other
t7mereans Only tsyo presidents surviUe, and
and Mrs. Taft, the proportion Of soives sur-
viving Whns House years is as four TO one of
husbands, even though The 0itality of Colonel
RooSelch may be appraised as equal 10 that
Of any four other men 9uho haze held the
presidential office.
The sorrosu that attends all such partings
al the grave has left its mark on the majority
Of these lromen, svhose husbands rise TO dis
tinefion so srikingly exalted them 10 the
greatest height our social body affords, and
one at ls,lst has iilcd her long years in the
somber shadoso Of The dire tragedy sohich has
incariably come TO the american people as a
national misfortune, in Iphich all share the
mourning Of the 1,ictim's immediate family.
But they, Ike other svidoEOs less con-
spicuous in the public eye, haze proceed hosr
Beautifully, hozv gently and ssveetly they can
bear their sorrosi'. They sho1v hoaO no emf
nence hoscever imposing, can change the
essential nature Of the american zmfe and
mother from that admirable type Of matronly
strength and dignity svhich has been the object
Of hnmauitys reference since the simple
annals Of the Old Testament depicted the
family as the source and center of all that is
good and pure in a peoples character.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30

her gifts of mind Her active spirit kept her In
close touch with local affairs. factor to
De considered in all movements which bade TO
prove conditions OF living whether they those
the prosperous poor
Mr.. Cleveland's death left and her children in
circumstances of real comfort. although OF no very
large wealth 1t was significant of devotion ehe
mad shown his declining that when she had
given due attention the always arise
the death a households head she made the first
trip abroad she has enjoyed since e. marriage and
she took with her all four children, her daughters
Esther and Marion and boys Richard and Francis
And even that bit of recreation was more for the
sake of her children than herself. for it
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30

4 t is the Fourth of July-ths year, last year,
next year, any year. hundred million
Il patriots and near-patrots, born of May
an,ori mower stock or born OF Magyar hunger for
tLre of 1876 years ago.
A weak, almost helpless people. hcmmed be-
tween the oak-ribbed power of Britain on the sea
their land. Patient, meek long suffering, starved
and oppressed until Christian humility can bear
no more. the handful of patriots rise in their might
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30

In thunder tones the voice of freedom calls Daring
aH-all hanging together lest all hang separately,
In the words of one Of their provdential leaders
freeze, perish of wounds and privation; yet never
faIter, never quail until at last their hateful foe,
giant among the giant nations of the earth draws
back in horror and dread of their sublime proves
and abJcctly acknowledges the justice of their holy
cause.
That's the vision Fourth of July conjures up,
phrased in strictly appropriate style, isn't t2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30

Well the real truth is a sad story. But, sad
as 1t Is, every year is making its verify evil
dent as every year makes it evident that the
vision, like the style of its description belongs to
the utterly unreliable brain and the fire. alarm pen
OF the first American popular historian Rev. Mason
l.. Wcems book peddcr, fiddler, fakcr and the most
cheerful Old liar who came down the pike in
dire need of earning dollar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30

their inevitable due. boosted and indeed.
Wanted no mission He rather the modest states
man IN politics who believed in right and duty and
could not fail to make all him he
impress Of good kind
The relations between Mr.. Garfield
were those which SO markedly united Mr..
Mckinley, loverlike tenderness which dimn-
ished and was less observed In the Garheld
only because the wife. in normal health required
obvious attention than did Mrs. Mckinley invalid
She was deeply attached to Washington. merely
because of the agreeable social atmosphere and the
position she enjoyed but rather 1t was the
city filled with memories that responded the pride
she felt in her husbands honors His death after
the long days of torturinE anxiety. her with
resources modest that the for herself
and her children raised by popular subscription fur
nished an income genuinely needed her to
make Washington her winter home she spent
spring and summer at her old residence in Mentor,
the suburb OF Cleveland which holds the other more
intimate memories of her later married life
When the more acute pangs abated into
some feeling of resignation Mrs Garfield found her
niche in a world that too black to be lived
in Immediately after her husbands death. She had
her children to give her heart they ranged
aheld in working their destines devoted her
self to charity and those helpful of Kindness
which have endeared her to all who know her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30

interest of their education. Her return. like her
departure, marked the consistent avoidance
of notoricty which she has displayed since
notoriety rejoiced finding such shining o
talk about.
fact with virtually every other who has
ranked hrst lady of the landthere has always
noticeable precisely the unassumins modesty which
should the best evidence fitness to wear
the title in society organized such this however
widely the lesser lights seek depart from the
original
Mrs Harrison widow Of Benjamin Harrison has
been tho lady OF the White House in practice,
in fact. Yet she survives a 6 widow OF
president United and has been true TO
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-02-24

seryice. Their rear rank was yet In
sight when we heard the heavy tread
OF the approaching column, together
with the dull tinkle OF steel which al
ways accompanies marching troops.
Peering forth as much as l dared
from behind the thick brush whers
] had been roughly thrown face down
ward, saw the head OF that solid.
sturdy column swing around the sharp
bend In the road. and In double front.
spreading from rock 10 rock. come
sweeping down toward us.
File upon file. company after COM
pany. regiment following regiment,
they swung sternly by. Scarcely SO
much as a word reached us. excepting
now and then some briefly muttered
command TO close up. or half In
audible curse as shuffling foot
stumbled. could distinguish no
badge. no insignia of either corps or
division the circling dust enveloped
them In a choking, disfiguring cloud
But they were Confederates,
along the toillng ranks even noted
a familiar face, and there could be
no mistaking the gaunt North Caro-
lima mountaineer, the sallow Georgian,
or the jaunty Louisiana creole. They
were Conference.-The Division
OF Hills corps. ] could have almost
sworn-eastbound on forced march,
and ! doubted not that each cross.road
10 left and right OF us would likewise
show its hurrying gray column. sturd-
lily pressing forward. The veteran
lighting men OF the left wing OF the
Army of Northern Virginia were bold
~ pushing eastward 10 keep their
tryst with Lee The despatch in
trusted TO my care had been borne
safely 10 Longstreet
The keen JOY OF II lighted up my
face and Brennan turning toward me
as the last llmping straggler disap-
Feared over the ridge, saw II, and
grew white with anger
You Rebel cur" he cried fiercely
in his sudden outburst Of passion,
what does all this mean? Where Is
that division bound?"
Some change in Longstreet's front
| should Judge. answered coolly, too
happy even TO note his slur
You know better" he retorted hot.
ly THE way those fellows march
tells plainly enough that they have
covered all Of fifteen miles since day,
break It Is general movement,
and. by Heayeul you shall answer
Sheridan. even II you won't me-
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A malignant look crept into Bren-
mans face. and his jaws set ominously
You will have TO concoct far
better story than that my friend, be-
fore you face Sheridan" he said in
solently, 'or you. will be very apt TO
learn how rope feels. lie is not
inclined TO parley long with such fell
lows as you. Bind his hands. men.
and take him out with you into the
road
The two soldiers grasped me in.
stantly al the word OF command. For
single moment 4 braced myself 10
resist. but even as | did so my eyes
fell upon slight opening in the wall.
and caught quick glimpse Of Bun.
gays face, his finger TO his lips Even
as / gazed in astonishment at this
sudden apparition. lighter touch
rested pleadingly on my arm.
70 not struggle any longer. Captain
,yne," spoke Mrs. Brennan's voice.
ltly Il will 20 70 General Sheridan
self, and tell him the entire story"
I bowed to her. and held out my
ands TO be bound
Il yield myself your prisoner.
madam" | said meaningly. and not
unconscious that her glance sank be-
fore mine II even imagine the bonds
may prove not altogether unpleasant 4"
Brennan strobe between us hastily.
and with quick gesture TO his men
Bind the fellow" he said sternly.
And mind you, sir. one word more.
and they shall buck you as we'll 1t
may be valuable FOR you TO remember
that ! am in command here, however
] may seem 10 yield to the wish OF
Mrs. Brennan
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-02-24

ly. they're coming from the west.
and know they amt our fellows"
He was too old soldier TO have
his judgment doubted. and he was
evidently convinced Brennan glanced
quickly about However he may
have sneered at the report, he was
not rash enough to chance so grave a
mistake.
Get back into those rocks there on
the right" he commanded sharply.
Hustle your prisoner along lively,
men. and one OF you stand over him
with cooked gun II he so much as
opens his mouth, let him have Il,
Rapidly as we moved. we were
scarcely all under cover before the ad.
vance cavalry guard came IN sight. the
light fringe OF troopers. dust-begrimed
and weary, resting heavily In their
saddles. and apparently thoughtless as
to any possibility of meeting with the
enemy There were not more than a
troop OF them all told. yet their short
gray Jackets and Nide-brimmed light
hats instantly told the story OF their
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-02-24

aide closed The door In my rear. I
stepped instantly forward TO the table,
facing him who l knew must be In
command. and removing my hat. sa-
luted.
This is the prisoner you sent for.
SIR announced the aide.
The officer. who remained seated.
looked at me intently
Have l ever met you before2" he
questioned. as though doubling HIS
memory.
You have. General Sheridan" / TO
piled. Il was with General Early
during your conference at White
Horse Tavern. l also bore a flag TO
you after the cavalry skirmish at VIII
sons Ford"
Il remember" shortly, and as he
spoke he wheeled in his chair 10 face
Brennan.
Il thought you reported this Off.
Ger as a spy" he said sternly He
is in uniform, and doubtless told you
his name and rank"
II certainly had every reason to be-
lieve he penetrated our lines in dis
guise." was the instant reply. This
cavalry cloak was found with him. and
consequently / naturally supposed his
claim of rank to be false"
Sheridan looked annoyed, yet turned
back TO me without administering the
sharp rebuke which seemed burning
upon his lips.
Were you wearing that cavalry
cloak within our lines?" he questioned
sternly
Il was not, sir; it was indeed lying
upon the floor of the hut when Major
Brennan entered. but had nothing TO
do with IT,"
lie gazed at me searchingly for a
moment in silence
Il regret we have treated you with
so little consideration" he said
apologetically, but you were sup
posed 10 be merely a spy. May l
ask your name and rank?"
Captain Wayne, 9TH Virginia Cav
airy
why were you within our lines?"
Il was passing through them with
dispatches.
For whom?"
You certainly realize that ! must
decline TO answer"
Major Brennan he asked, turn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-02-24
cHAprER <.
A Weman,s Tenderness

Youth is never largely given 10 re,
Election. which is the gift OF years.
and although my life had In a measure
rendered me more thoughtful than l
might have proven under ordinary
conditions. yet II is to be frankly con.
fessed, by one DESTROYS OF writing
merely the truth, that generally
acted more upon impulse than reason,
As I stood forth in the sunlight OF
that lonely mountain road. my hands
securely bound behind my back, the
end OF the rope held by one OF my
captors, while his fellow leaned laEily
upon his gun and watched us.
thought somewhat deeply over the sit.
uation and those peculiar circum.
stances leading up 10 II.
Under other conditions might have
felt tempted 20 enter into conyersa-
tion with my guards. who, as | now
perceived, were far FROM being the
rough banditt had at first imagined
Judging from their faces and language
they were intelligent enough young
fellows. such as had often found In
the ranks OF the Federal army But
realized they could aid me little.
n any. In the one thing | most de-
sired to know and even n they could,
a sense OF delicacy would have caused
me 10 hesitate in asking those per
sonai questions that burned upon my
lips. Ny deep and abiding respect for
this woman whom ha1 so strangely
met, and with whom ! had attained
some degree OF intimacy would never
I 0it OF my discussing her. even I'm
~ IN. with private soldiers behind
t K Of their officer Every sense
ss ror revolted az such thought.
rough any curiosity OF mine.
D. yer justified by the depth Of NY
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Continued next week J
HE DIDN'T MAKE THE CALL
The Office Boy Left Higgins No
Alternative but to Beat
H." and He Did.

During the recent visit TO New York
OF Robert s. Hichens, the English nov.
elist he wished 20 call upon the man
aging editor OF Park Row paper.
Just nj that time any paper one pick
ed up had an interview with Hichens.
Besides, the editor and he were
friends. So that Hichens-not hav-
ing experienced the Park Row office
boy-thought he would have no diff
Guilty In invading the sanctum. Take
--haw-m my card to the managing edi-
tor" said he to the office boy
That grimy functionary holds his
job by seeing TO II that not one card
In ten presented 10 him ever gets any
where He casts coldly suspicious
eye upon the novelist The latter was
dolled up In his Piccadilly clothes, car
ried a cane. wore spats. and shot n
monocle from his right eye in aston
ishment at the urchin's impertinence
"Whadda yuh wanta see him fur?"
asked the boy
Mr.. Hichens tried 10 wither the boy.
Only unwitherable boys last on Park
Row. lie ordered the BOY to go In with
that card The boy said in New York
csc that there would be nothing doin
until he found out why IIichens want
ed TO see the editor. Mr. Hichens had
an inspiIaiiop. II am an English Jour
nalist.' said -. Give my card and
tell him that ] wish 10 write a sbfies
Of articles ON New York for his pa
per"
The boy disappeared behind
screen. Mr. Hichens smiled happily
az the thought OF the merry laughter
with which his friend. the editor.
would receive the statement. Pretty
soon Mr.. Hichens heard the voice or
the office boy Guy out here named
Higgins" said the boy, says he
wants job"
The voice OF an unseen and hard
worked man replied that no jobs were
open to any HlggInses. The boy hand
cd a thumb smudged card back TO Mr..
Hichens. "Nothin' doln'" said he, in-
differently and buri%d himself in his
late edition.
But" began Mr. HIchens. indig
nanuy.
"G'wan, now" said the boy, brus-
quely Beat II. Higgins"
And 80 Mr. HIchens did.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-02-24
Come Johnny" He Said Tersely,
Get Up-You're Wanted"

ing aside again, was this officer
searched by your party?"
lie was. sir, but no papers were
found lie stated TO me later that his
despatch was verbal"
Had 1t been delivercd7'
Il SO understood him"
We'll, how did he account 10 you
for being where he was found?"
Brennan hesitated, and glanced un-
easily toward me Like flash the
thought came that the man was striv-
Ing TO keep her name entirely out OF
sight; he did not wish her presence
mentioned.
There was no explanation at.
tempted, he said finally. 'lIc seemed
simply TO be hiding there
"Alone?'
Again | caught his eyes. and II al
most seemed that ! read entreaty in
them.
Excepting the wife OF the noun
taineer" he answered hoarsely.
us this true?" asked Sheridan. his
stern face fronting me.
| made my decision instantly. There
might be some reason, possibly her
OWL request, whereby her being alone
with me that night should remain un-
told Very well. Il would never be
borne 20 other ears through any fail
ure OF my lips TO guard the secret.
She had voluntarily pledged herself to
go to Sheridan in my defense; until
she did SO. her secret. II secret I'M
deed Il was. should remain safe with
me. could do no less in honor.
1T is not altogether true" | said
firmly, and no one knows this better
than Major Brennan. was there. as
told him. wholly because OF an &C.
cident upon the road. but as to It's par
ticulars | must most respectfully de-
cline to answer"
You realize what such a refusal
may mean TO YOU"
Il understand fully the construction
which may unjustly be placed upon
IL by those who desire 10 condemn
me. but at present can make no more
definite reply have reason to be
lleye the full facts will be presented
TO you BY one In whoac word you will
have confidence"
Sheridan Strengthened in his chair,
and looked across the table az me
almost angrily
Very well. sir" lie said gravely.
Your fate is IN your own hands.
and will depend vep largely upon
your replies TO ms questions. You
claim to have been the bearer OF
dispatches. and hence no spy. yet you
possess nothing to substantiate your
claim. As your regiment Is with Lee.
l presume you we're seeking Long
street Were your desDatches deliv.
ered?''
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Il have reason 20 belive So"
a a.

Il have reason 20 belive So"
"By yourself?"
by the sergeant who accompanied
me. and who continued the journey
after I was detained"
"Is Lee contemplating an immediate
movement?
General Sheridan" exclaimed in.
dignantly. you must surely forget
that am an officer of the Confeder-
ate Army You certainly have no
reason to expect that l viii so far
disregard my obvious duty as 10 an
swer such question"
"Your refusal 20 explain why you
we're hiding within our lines is ample
reason for my insistence." he said
tartly, land / am not accustomed TO
treating spies with any great consid-
Grafton. even when they claim Rebel
commissions. You are not the first
70 seek escape in that way. Was
your despatch the cause OF the hurried
departure OF Longstreets troops east
ward?"
This last question was hurled d.
rectly at me, and l noticed that every
eye in the room was eagerly scanning
my face. had the quick. fiery tenn
per Of boy then, and my cheeks
flushed
II positively decline TO answer one
word relative TO the dispatches in
trusted TO me-" l said deliberately.
and my voice shook with sudden rush
OF anger. And no officer who did
not dishonor the uniform he wore
would insult me with the question"
A bombshell exploding In the room
could not have astonished them as did
my answer realized TO the full
the probable result, but my spirit was
high, and | felt the utter uselessness
OF prolonging the interview Sooner
or later the same end must come
Sheridan's face naturally flushed, in
stantly grew crimson, and a dangerous
light famed into his fierce eyes. For
a moment he seemed unable TO speak;
then he Numbered forth;
You young fool can tell you
that you will speak before another
twenty-four hours. or I'll hang you
for spy II II cost me my command.
Major Brennan, take this young pop n
jay TO the Mansion House unCer
guard"
Brennan stepped forward, smiling
as II he enjoyed the part assigned TO
him.
Come on, you Johnny" he said
coarsely, his hand closing heavily on
my arm. Then. seeming unable to
repress his pleasure at the ending or
the interview. and his present sense OF
power. he bent lower, so that Lis in
solent words should not reach the
others, and Kissed hotly:
Stealing women is probably more
in your line than this"
you miserable hound!" cried
madly None but a coward would
taunt helpless prisoner only hope
may yet be free long enough to
write the lie with steel across your
heart"
Before he could move Sheridan was
upon his feet and between us.
Back both of you." he ordered
sharply. There shall be no brawling
here. Major Brennan. you will re-
MAN, | would speak with you further
regarding this matter. Lieutenant Ca
ton, take charge OF the prisoner"