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Use No Other

Dressing Tor the Hair while applying
Ayers Hair Vigor, and thus avoid in
teriering with its action on the scalp
and on the hair-forming glands. The
Nigor, properly applied, will keep the
scalp healthy and clean.
j. B. Williams, Florenceville, Texas,
writes: g Some time ago l lost all my
lair i'll consequence of measles. After
due waiting, no new growth appeared.
| then used Ayers Hair Vigor and my
hair grew ont thick and strong. 1t has
apparently come to stay. The Vigor is
evidently ii great
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Aid to Nature,"

"Ayer's Hair Vigor is most excel
lent preparation for the hair. Ispeak of
1t from my own experience. Its use pro-
notes the growth of new hair, and makes
it glossy and soft. The Vigor is also Il
sure cure for dandruff. -. w. Bowen,
Editor " Enquirer" Macarthur, Ohio.
Bessie III. Bedloe, Burlington, Vt,
had disease of the scalp, causing her
hair to become very harsh and dry, and
to fall so freely that she scarcely dared
comb it. Ayers
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The Ladies

Prefer Ayers Hair Vigor to any other
dressing for the hair. 1t restores color,
prevents the hair from falling out, pro-
notes its growth, and keeps it soft,
glossy, and free from dandruff.
"I have used Ayers Hair Vigor for a
number of years, and it has always given
me satisfaction. 1t is an excellent dress
ing, prevents the hair from turning
gray, insures its vigorous growth, and
keeps the scalp white and clean.' -
Mary a. jackson, Salem, Mass.
Mrs. L. NJ. Holmes. Maiden, Mass,
certitieS: have experienced
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Great Benefit

from the use of Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t
freed my scalp from humors, and has
restored my hair to its original color
and healthy condition"
"I have used Ayers Hair Vigor for
promoting the growth of the hair, AMI
think it unequaled. For restoring the
hair to its original color, and for dress
ing, it cannot be surpassed. - Mrs.
Geo. La Fever, Eaton Rapids, Mich.
Miss Sarah j. Gregory, Elizabeth,
n. j., says: 81 have used
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Dr.. Ayers

Hair Vigor for a number of years, and
find it very effective in promoting the
growth of the hair
Prepared by DIR. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-09-01

Ayers Sarsaparilla will cure your
catarrh, and remove that sickening odor
of the breath.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-09-01
Pure Blood

Makes fair skin, bright eyes, and ripe
red lips. Every lady has it in her power
TO enhance these attractions by the use
of Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t gives vicor
10 the system and builds up enfeebled
constitutions.
DIR. Robert Swain, Houston ST., New
York, certitieS: NO Alternative that we
possess EQUALS AYERS Sar-
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Hair Vigor,

gave her a healthy scalp, cleansed the
heal of dandruif, and made the hair
beautifully thick and glossy.
Sold by Druggists and Perfumers.
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A Complexion

Free from Pimples, Tan, or other dis
coloration, has always been regarded as
essential to Perfect Beauty. Few are
so favored but more might be, by using
Ayers Sarsaparilla. the best and most
reliable blood-purifier ever discovered.
"This is to certify that my health
broke down, and my skin was rough
and discolored. After using
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Of tile

GOOD OLD FASHIONED GRANDMOTHER
God bless her f0rever!
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Ayers Sar sapariIIa,

saparilla [ was completely cured, and
my skin resumed its natural complex
ion" Lizzie Corners, 80 First ST.,
Centralville, Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, S..
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SUMMER BOARDERS,

A FEW SUMMER BOARDERS can he ac
"A commodated at pleasant location-ElI
Landing about mile from Railroad Station
Delight iul shade. good fishing and boating. A
good table with moderate price. Apply to
June2tf MRS. VIM. JEFFERS
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for the cure of Pimples, Blotches,
and all other crtaneous affections, as
well as for the treatment of Scrofulous
Sores.''
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, SIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14
uR. BENEFITS hOUsTiFUL GIFT.
A Charitable Nan whose Deeds Ex-
coed Most scnGGine Expectations.
fPhlladelphia Press.

Many people who 90 10 the Chestnut
| Street Opera House notice a tall, erect,
military looking man, with iron gray
sido-whiskers, standing in the lobby
without the least air OF belonging to the
theatre about him. In fact, however,
the theatre belongs to him. He Is Colo
mel Joseph w. Bennett, who owns large
blocks Of centrally-located real estate,
the Gentlemen's Driving Park, and much
other property.
Though tho world hears little OF it,
Mr.. Rennett is a very charitable man,
and an Incident OF yesterday showed an
other side of the character Of the man
in the lobby. Adjoining the Gentle
mems Driving Park stands the Methodist
Episcopal Orphanage, TO which charity
/ Colonel Bennett gave the house snd
/ grounds in 1881 ss n memorial OF hK
mother. The property was worth over
! 100000. Later on he gave $1,000 to
enlarge the home. Later on new plans
( of further enlarging the building were
/ adopted by the society and work begun.
but in September they found themselves
! in need Of $50, 600 70 complete the work
! The managers rather than mortgage the
property or tax Colonel Bennett gene
TOsty by further requests. were about
/ deciding to cease operations and leave
/ the work in its present condition. by
accident Colonel Bennett had heard Of
| their threats and came to the managers
ready TO give more.
Glow much money have you?" he
asked.
1.-Two thousand dollars" was the re.
ply.
mel Bennett, "by this time next month
1 will give $40, 600 more"
The month was up yesterday. Colonel
Bennett went TO the Opera-HouEe in the
morning and asked Manager thinner
man TO ego down the street - with him.
On the way down he explained the fore
going facts and said 81 woke up this
morning at o'clock and got TO thinking
about the Home. thought they ought
TO have still more money. and after / sal
down to breakfast / wrote this check, III
| showing one made out for SO, 900. AT
the Chestnut-Street National Bank they
met Mrs. Bishop Simpson, John Field,
and Ex-Governor Pattison, president OF
the bank. Colonel Bennett asked them il
they had their share raised. Mrs. Simp-
son WAS glad 10 say they had, and MIR.
/ Pattison showed the deposit
Good" said Colonel Bennett, and
gave Mrs. Simpson the check, adding, as
she showed her surprise at the figures,
that they might rnfse another $1,000 to
even things up.
In point Of fact, it was the Methodist
Home that caused Colonel Bennett to
| buy the Gentlemen's Driving Park. lie
was on the grounds one day when he
saw some children from the Home Look
/ ing through the fence at the horses, and
necessarily hearing the not over-nice
talk of Some OF the "sports." He con
cluded that that would never do, and
bought fhe Park to rid it of any unplea-
SAINT features. It is considered likely
that il the Home ever wants any more
land they may have it from these
grounds.
The Home, though under the Metho-
dist Church, admits children no matter
what creed or denomination their pa
rentage may be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14
pAnDesEp Arrxa ~ YEARS.
Michael Gsrmsp, sent Up from
rrnoAiyn for Life, Free Again.


Michael Gorman arrived in Brooklyn
Wednesday evening FROM Sing Sing,
having been pardoped by Governor Hill
after an Imprisonment OF thirty-two
years, eight months, end twenty-one
days He was convicted of killing
Charles johnson in brooklyn, on July
4. 1855. but asserted always that the stab
bling was done in seIf-defence. The first
sentence was hanging, but that was con-
muted to imprisonment for life. Nume-
rous efforts have been made to secure his
pardon.
During the latter part OF his imprison-
ment German had charge OF the library
and chaplain's Office. Upon being for
mallY discharged yesterday he was given
81 "a mileage TO Brooklyn, the custom
airy 81 to outgoing prisoners, and 50
from the State. His last words in prison
we're THANK God, am free man
He was accompanied home by his friend
Officer James Dolan, of the Kings County
Court of Sessions. Everybody Mt Sing
Sing was glad to hear the news of the
pardon, and cheers were given as the
prisoner left.
While German was in prison his two
brothers were killed in the civil war and
his mother died. When he arrived in
Brooklyn scarcely any one knew him.
He is about sixty years of age and his
hair is very white. The effect Of his
new found liberty was greatly to excite
his nervous system, but he made a call
upon Judge Moore, who has made many
efforts in his behalf, before retiring to q
room.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14

Edmund Yates In Now York Iribnne.l
D.. Morell Mackenzie is heavily handi-
capped. lie has been absolutely declared
from obtaining any copies OF Official
documents. while free access TO them IS
allowed his adycrsarieS At the very last
moment he was compelled by certain
august personages to suppress the repro.
duction OF an autograph statement Of
Emperor Frederick, which reflected on
the conduct of Professor Bergman in
the strongest possible language. The
twenty illustrations which appear will
doubtless excite great deal OF
interest. Most important are
the carefully prepared diagrams
showing that Professor Bergman
made false passage. The various
stages Of the growth in the patients
throat are illustrated by wood-cuts. The
book may be roughly divided into mar,
rative OF the medical controversy and
statistics. la the first chapter is graphic
description OF the first consultation at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14
a committeeman convention.

We most heartily agree with our es-
teemed contemporary the Richmond
Dtsf,utch in its opposition to a constltu-
tional convention. SO far as we can see
there is no need for such q convention,
and 1t would be but useless piece Of
extravaganza, and might entail untold
ills upon us. What could he gained by
such a convention? Nothing that could
not be reached by legislative enactment.
We are too poor 10 indulge in such Il
useless eItrayagance for the mere name
Of the thing, aud besides We know what
we have We DO not know what we may
get in the shape of new Constitution II
a constitutional convention is called.
Al the talk about the state debt and q
constitutional convention is but mere
bosh. Let's let well enough alone; it's
the best we can do certainly at the
present time. -lmmUjlic journal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14
TOBACCO YsLLow-szvEK.
Dealers who say Its Use and work
ing Among 10 Is q Preventive
of ntsaAaR.
Philadelphia Tlmesl

Philadelphia Tlmesl
There is q popular belief that the use
of tobacco and coming in constant con-
tact with il will act rs a preventive OF
! disease. Most tobacco dealers believe
in the theory. Frank Millos, OF
the firm of hasa & Mil!os, who
manufactures cigars aud keeps a
store at S02 Chestnut street, said yes
terday, in speaking OF the theory
80 In Cuba yellow-feyer is prevalent from
June to October every year. Strangers
as rule are the only persons who
| fall victims TO the fever 1t is very sell
dom that native is taken down with 1t.
| / know Of cigar factory III Cnba that
employed two hundred hands at time
when yellow-fever and smallpox were
raging there. The men in the factory
didn't catch either the fever or the small
pox. although it was all around them. |
attribute this TO their smoking constant
". and 10 the fact that the men were
working IN tobacco all the time. be-
! heye that tobacco will save q man from
catching a contagious disease
VI. j. Dalton. OF Eleventh and Chest
nut streets, said Tobacco will pre-
vent man from catching Il disease OF
contagious character if he works IN
cigar factory and smokes . good deal.
had a brother down with the smallpox.
Ills physician told me that when enter
ing the sick-room to always smoke a
cigar. | did, and l didn't catch the
disease. Tobacco is good disinlectant,
and is good for fumigating purposes "
A. Livrena, OF 50 south Broad street,
said: 81 believe that tobacco Is great
preventive of disease in time Of epdem-
les or contagious diseases. In Havana
| used TO see the physicians going to the
! hospitals smoking a cigar. They smoke
10 prevent catching the fever. A cigar
factory is a safe place from contagious
disease. When ] was in Cuba during
cholera or smallpox epidemic l always
went about smoking a cigar rs aprecau.
ton. Tobacco is q good fumigator, AMI
[ think tobacco destroys the germs
| of disease. In q cigar-factOry the
men are smoking necessarily. lis
ease cannot exist III cigar
factory. When 1 go out on a damp
day always smokea cigar, and seldom
get sore throat and 1 attribute my
escape from catching cold to smoking.
Antonio Roig, OF 64l Arch street, said
that he had worked among tobacco for o
quarter of a century and believed that
a man working among tobacco would
not catch a contagious disease. He said
that he had slept among tobacco, too,
and, with the exception OF sick head
aches. which lie had had of and on for the
past twenty-three years. he had never
been i'll, and he attributed his health to
being among tobacco most of the time.
DR.. William Pepper laughed at the
theory last night and said "Nonsense !
There is no evidence in the history of
disease or its treatment to show that the
use of tobacco or working among it has
had any curative effects. ID IS well
known that undue use Of tobacco pro
duces many disorders III the humsn sys-
/ TEN, but the theory that tobacco Is
preventive Of disease is ridiculous
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14
w. .. HOARD,
Republican n ssDtnes for Governor Of
NIacon.tn.

Mr. Hoard is generally known in his
State as " Farmer Hoard" lie isa cha
racter and IN egotist of the smiable and
encouraging sort. During the past
twenty years he has worked hard to pro-
mote the rapid and remuneratlve devei-
opment Of the agricultural and dairy in
terests Of the Northwest, including Wis
consin in particular. He is the owner OF
a publication devoted to dairy matters,
and OF local newspaper which has its
strong, Characteristic features, like its
unconventional proprietor. Though Mr..
Hoard declares that " he has never done
any thing very startling or heroic y in his
life, it is only just 10 him to say that BE
has done a great deal of hard, useful
work, and is conspicuous example OF
sterling worth. Wisconsin is pretty
sure to give him the Office he seeks, and
there can be no question as to bis filling
it wisely and well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14

there began, without loss OF time, mer-
camille career which has placed him
among the foremost men Of the city and
the State His first position was AS clerk
in bank, at IA salary of $50 month. In
1873 he WAS elected the cashier OF a
bank. After seven years Of service IN
this capacity no became vlce-Prcsident'
and, IN 1881, president Of the bank, the
Merchants National, Of which be had
been elected tho cashier only nine years
before. His ADMINISTRATION, which Is
continued, is remarkably successful The
Merchants National Is Que Of the most
important banGs IN the Northwest
Nir Merriam voted for Grantln 1872,
and has supported the Republican ticket
ever since that date. IN 1877 and 1878
he served as treasurer Of the Board OF
Education, st. Paul Ills experience
as a Legislator is comprised IN two terms
as a member of the state Legislature
HIS first election was IN 1882 and ms
second in 1885. lie was made Speaker
oil the House after bis second election,
and acquitted himself as such with great
ability and acceptance. The present
wear is the second O; his presidency OF
the state Agricultural ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. Merriam is q commitment OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church, and a man
active IN assisting phianthropic organi-
cations. He ia commercially freehanded
in rendering timely asslstsn q TO worthy
men battling with hard fortune. and to
Young men needing start IN life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14
Inc r,fleen,n Amendment.

20 TIE Eaiior Of tee DiSp4teh:
You write in your issue Of the 18th in
praise, bat very family, Of the value to
tae south Of the negro vote.
Is the operation OF the fifteenth
amsniu,nt blessing or "A curse 10 the
South IN my opinion IT Is, has been,
and viii continue to Too an unmtigatod
evil until the negroes become insgnlti-
cunt In numbers. il ever. That amend
i,eut has demoralizcd the colored labor
heyord remedy except by ITS repeal ;
u has influenced TIE mind OF the negro
vlthyisions OF successes impossible OF ac-
cornphshmeut 1t has rendered HIM the
danger OF the welfare of States, cities,
and communities 1t has made him the
fool Of designing and yenal men, and
forced white men 70 give up differences
Of opinion in matters of public interest
and value 10 secure the vital interests OF
home. The election OF thousand
Ehines would have been 70 calamity to
tho south compared with that Of giving
the ballot 10 the negroes for IN the ab-
ecnre OF that vote no disturbing element
voyld have existed in the internal mat
tors Of the South, which would have adj
dressed Itself resolutely aud absorbingly
TO their prosperity ; while. under the
Bhines and their petty postmasters and
collectors, the national Affairs might
have gone TO the devil for ought the
south cared.
The qucftion he's been raised, What
shall bo done with tho negro Nothing
is needed 10 be done 10 make him an en-
duriDgly valuable subject bat 70 take
from him what he has never needed Tor
his happiness. and what was when gwen
him, and is now, the compietest farce
sad greatest outrage ever Derpetrat"d IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14

Kron Prinz palais. The historical portion
concludes with the dcsth-bed scene. 1be
second part will principally interest the
medical profession. In the third, Dr.
Mackenzie proves almost inevitably the
fatal consequences of thyrotomy. In
tho ninth chapter is an eloquent sketch
OF the personal character OF the En-
peror DR.. Mackenzie has labored
under countless difficulties, but no medi-
cal work is ever likely TO cause so pro
found sensation. He dedicates it to no
one, but has chosen the pungent motto
from Shakespeare "What trick, what
device, what starting-hole canst thou
now find to hide them from thy open
and apparent shame ?"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14
thurman Geneaiogy.
Wilmington q. o. siar.l


His name is Allen Cranberry Thur
man. His grandfather was Nathan
Thurman, a Baptist preacher in Prince
Edward county, Va. His father was
Rev. Pleasant Thurman. a Methodist
preacher, born in Pittsylvania county,
Va, in 1888. His mother was Mary G.
Allen, of Edenton, n. C. Her ancestors
came with William Penn. His name
was Nathaniel. His great-grandson
Nathaniel married Sarah, sister of
Joseph Hewes, one of the North
Carolina signers of the Decla-
ration of independence. Nathan
iel. a son OF this union born in Phila-
delphia in 1865, died in North Carolina
in 1895. He WAS the adopted son OF
Joseph Hewes, the siGner. He served
in the Revolution. His second wife was
Mary Cranberry. She was the mother
Of Judge Thurman. She was native Of
Edenton, was born in 1888 and died at
Chillicothe, Ohio. in 1857. She was a
half sister to William Allen, the famous
Governor and Senator from Ohio, who
was born in North Carolina. Judge
Thurman was born on the 18th Of
November, 1878, at Lynchburg, Va,
and WAS baptized by Bishop Mchendree.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14

There had been a runaway. A pair OF
horses were down, carriage smashed to
pieces, and the driver and a lady lay
grooming on the grass with their hurts.
The s,rset-car stopped, and many got off
to render aid. Among those who stood
on the rear platform were two ladies' one
of whom held up her hands in horror
and exclaimed "Mercy on me ! but
what an awful. awful affair How long
did you say you boiled your grape Jelly,
Mrs. Smith ?"-Detron Free Press.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14
He TOOK n Lessen I'm Law.
Detroit FREQ Pross.l

IlJfAiNtt lihb i iuo'-I
"Dsr's n pusson / want rested an
sentup." said a colored man as he enter
ed the GratiOt-Avenue station and re-
moved his hat.
"Who is it. asked the sergeant
Used ter lie my ole woman
"Your wife 2
eyes"
"Whcre is she now?
"Hangin' aroun' my house an de-
clarin' she will kill my odder wife. It's
agin dc bargin. an she knows it, but she
wants to be mean. "
"What bargain did you make ?"
81 dun told do ole woman dat il she
would go way an quit claim on me I'd
gin herS2. She agreed IN dc money
was paid, but jist rs soon as | get dis
new wife she comes back to bodder Us. "
- Didn't you get divorce?"
"No, sab. jist made bargin."
"Then you have two wives and can be
sent to prison.
Ono"
"Thats the way Of it."
can dc bargin wasn't 'cordin' to
law?"
ono"
"An' 1 can be rested ?"
eyes"
"Shoo Say, you Jess keep quiet
bout twenty minits III go home an
bounce de new wife an take de ole one
back an make up wild her | jess
reckoned she was BLOWN around, and
here she's had the cottonwood on me
all de time Shoe Gin me twenty
minits an look out fur splinters !"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14

1t was at Omaha, and the scene was
the busy union station as the overland
fiier was about to pull out A woman
had been walking the floor OF the wait
ing-room, carrying an infant child. until
she had apparently tired herself out,
when she laid il down upon one OF the
benches, where it cooed and bit It's little
fists as contented as could be. The train
pulled up, and the anxious mother
joined the throng that was crosding on
board. The train was about to start,
when the station policeman came rush.
ing into the car. saying that some woman
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14

Black silk gloves. richly embroidered,
are among the speclalties for evening
wear.
Among the few ornaments now worn
with an evening cOiiluro arc tiny bead
and feather cigarettes
The vest Is a necessity on all manner
Of street basQuos and IS to be seen IN
every conceivable form.
ON plain house dresses There Is no
3rperv and the skirts are ehirred at the
top. producing a gathered effect.
Yhoso NUTS Of satin, MORE. cloth and
fabrics of various descriptions to match
the toilets worn. and trimmed SINH
larry. will be worn more than fur ones.
Tho directoiro coat, applied To little
tots OF five or six years, rs Il sometimes
- now, is exceedingly quaint and odd
looking, hut ON the whole very Juvenile
ia appearance, too.
For little boys IN dresses. or just
emcreiug from that chrysalis state sailor
suits are the vogue. I'm fact there Is d
decided Discrimination on the part Of mo-
Tiers To put their little ones into the con
vrntional round Jacket and short trou-
tcra that look 40 thoroughly conventional,
and they choose any kind OF "lancy
dress that oilers IN preference.
&. II. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-14

Chumley I'm in little fix to-day,
Brown, for money what would you say
if were 10 ask you for temporary
loan of a hundred or two dollars ?
Brown: Well, Chumley, if the loan will
be temporary, might let you have the
S2.-Accidcnt Netrs.
1t is unkindly suggested that women
clerks are not only more honest than the
men, bat that they are too timid to steal
In that case it is pity that the same
sort of fear doesn't pervade the sterner
sex more generally. 1t Is a rather cred
liable trg;t. Boston Herald.
The distinguishing trait of the femi-
nine mind IS a fixed determination not
to be coereed into doing anything, and
the customary result OF the bestowal OF
good advice is An opposite course OF &c
ton. The popularity Of one of fashions
freaks is assured the moment it is
preached against. -New Orleans Times
Democrat.