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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

with four daughters and one son, survives
him. Or. Patterson was a fellow Of an
frequent attendant at the meeting Of the
Virginia Medical Society. Since 1885 he
had been member of the Board of
Medical Examiners . of this State. DR..
Patterson was a man Of fine attalnments.
and was a frequent contributor 10 the
columns Of current medical literature.
lie was a brOther-in.lSw OF ZION. JSh7t
Smythe,' Consul to Haiti
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

The lodge opens with forty-six charter
members. and the roll comprises some Oh
the best known and most prominent busi-
ness-men IN this community. The follow
ing officers were elected and Installed; H.
w. Price. past dictator; J. =. Wood. dc
tator: w. r. HALEY. vice-dictator; r. II.
Wilson. assistant dictator: Rev. Arthur
B. Sharpe. chaplain; II. ID. Peters re-
porter: G. A. Hunt. financial reporter d.
4. Bailey. treasurer; W. II. Nelson, guiue'
II. II. Clark. guardian; W. I. snouoy'
sentinel. Trustees-L. b. Perkinson' a.
NJ. Fetzer, ID. j. Thompson. Medical eA-
aminer, DR.. A. S. Priddy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
coroxrL LAMPS HOLD.

Colonel william Lamb. the chairman OF
the State Republican Committee, seems
20 have but a slight grip upon the aiec-
lions Of the President-elect ana that
eminent statesman. Mark Hanna.
All through the campaign. which has
but lately closed. We were panied 10 see
that the Colonel. who is a first-class per-
former himself. had TO play second fiddle
TO Mr.. Scott. Of West Virginia. and ex-
Judge waddiii. OF Richmond.
The Colonel. not having been an original
Mckinley man. incurred the displea-
g-s of the powers that be. and certain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
Spanish victory in the philippines

MADRID, November 10.-Ofiicial adj
vices from Manila, the capital OF the
PHILIPPINE Islands. say that the Spanish
troops have defeated force OF 1850
rebels at Montaloan. The insurgents lost
sixty men killed and the Spanish had only
one killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
CONFEDERATION In GatesviIie.

SUFFOLK VA, November l0.--A con-
hagration swept over the business portion
Of Gainesville. the county seat OF Gates
county. y. c.. at o'clock this morning.
Among the losses are the Riddick Hotel
and several leading stores. There was
practically no insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
A TweIve-Yenr-oId Convict.

Nichols, a 12-year-0ld criminal. was this
afternoon sentenced 10 nine years impri-
sonment for grand larceny. being convict
ell on two indictments alleging safe-bur-
giary and jeWelry-stOre robbery. His
criminal career dates back almost 10 in
fancy, and comprises many deeds Of
a ri
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
The Man for the Hour.

"The loveliest fellow is going to visit
me this Christmas. He's absolutely color
blind"
'1'o boz sure. Just think of IL; he cannot
tell the difference between holly and mis-
tletoe berries and-the house Is fun OF
holly "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

We would say to the Petersburg Index
Appeal that we include Richmond city
and Henrico county in the Black-Belt
when we speak Of that portion Of Viz
ginia which, by the help of a minority
of whites. may be seriously menaced or
altogether overcome by a combination Of
"the negroes and their mean white al
lies"
As 10 what our contemporary says
about the Injurious effects of continuing
the campaign. we must say that We
think the Index-Appeal is right; but
there are others who think differently.
For instance. the "Sound-Money League"
Of Richmond has just declared war for
1897. and given notice of its purpose to
maintain headquarters here from this
time on. And it urges its clubs to enroll
all the new members that they can get,
etc Are Democrats 10 be asked TO keep
quiet when they. their enemies, are at
work? We should think not And If
the businessmen who compose the
"sOund-Money League" Of Richmond
think II a good thing to have recruiting
and drilling going al of the time, why
shouldn't the businessmen in the Demo
cratic party feel ut liberty TO adopt IKE
course? why. indeed?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
FITX LEE.

The Richmond correspondent Of the
Petersburg Index-Appeal writes that "the
gold Democrats have not very strong
hopes of inducing Fitz Lee to run. but
they will try very hard to get him to
head the ticket in 1891
Before Fitz accepts the nomination
of "the gold Democrats he will quite
naturally wish to know how many votes
they can count upon to elect him. When
the figures are shown him, he will. in
all probability. ask whore the rest Of The
votes necessary to elect him will come
from Doubtless. he will then be as
sured that the ) est will be delivered by
the Republican leaders. Then will Fitz
shake his head, and drop the Spanish
tongue, and utter some acute observa-
tons in plain English. From his youth
.up he has been a leader OF men--of
white men. It may be that 1.-The colored
troops fit nobly," but they never fit in
Fits command.
We join IN the opinion, not long ago
expressed by General Bradley T. john
son. that Fitz Lee has uncommon
mental vision, tact. and judgment-in
fact is a man of hrst-class ability. lie
has had varied experiences, too, in mill
tary and civil life; he has had successes
and he has had reverses. We suspect
that he has suffered al times from taking
bad advice. as most Of us have. But
if so. he is too sensible, he has too good
memory, TO take bad advice from the
same advisers twice.
In short. we think Fitz is ."all right"
At present. his position in the diplomatic
service cuts him off. as it were. from ac-
tive politics; but we can afford to wait
a little while. We never yet heard of
Lee leading the blacks against the whites
in his native State, and we shall feel
as # we had been struck in the breast by
q bomb-shell when, if ever, we see Fitz
doing it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
DIR. HENRY VI. PATTERSON.
Death of This WelI-knOyvn staun-
ton Physician.

STAUNTCN, VA, November 10.-(Spe-
cial)-Dr. Henry NJ. Patterson died here
to-day Of Brights disease; aged &c. In
his death Stanton loses one OF its lead
ing physicians. About year ago symp-
toms OF the disease appeared. but IL was
only a few weeks ago that the physician
found it necessary TO stay indoors.
DIR. Patterson was born I'm Highland
county. and after being graduated IN
medicine AT the University OF Virginia
settled In Highland, afterward in Waynes-
boro and about ten years ago removed
to this city. In hts early youth he mar
ried a Miss Campbell, OF Highland, who.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

The real show at the modern horse
show is the show Of fashion, just outside
the tan-bark track This is generally
understood and hence the popularity OF
the horse-show in swell circles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

Amusing Journal)

amusing JournaI)
His Wife: Algernonl Run for the doctor.
ouiclyi Baby's Just suffering aWtuily with
the cOlici AZ, r
The Artist: Er-wait n minute I'll !
sketch him. That is the very attitude l
have been trying to get for my next maya
rlrn nnefcr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
National hank Closed.

v,SprNGTON. ID. c.. November 10
c,onrtroller Tc<cls has closed the First
N9ti6ral Bank of DEBORAH, Ia. capital
ST5 O0o. and placed State-EXaminer stone
I'm charge. The bank is In oad shape'
being unable 70 realize on It's assets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
THE TOW Err
CORNER SECOND AND BROAD.
Little things that you ara
liable to forget:

N"N W ~ 6NNs
Empire Button and Loon cios, H.
supporters. for children. misses +'''
dies. u. II. and l7c pair. do
Ladies' hose-Supportcrs. with satl,t.,.
Rubber Hair-Pins. Zoe. dozen
steel Combs viii not rust ss
7-inch Hard Rubber Combs q.
Dnoreakable tine-Tooth Rubber Comb,
Knitting Needles. Sc. dozen
Extra Adhesive Mucllage. 81
Fine Steel Crochet Needles. ul.kri -t...
ic. talA
Combination Sets papers Ne.f...
Darning Needles. . rows OF M0urrIr.
rows Of English Pins. D. Ven ana a.
net Pins. and 1 Crochet Needlo-or.,. e..
Polished Egg Darncrs. 5c.
superior steel Pen. Black Ink Be- bose.
Duplex Nickel satety-Plns, large Eli.
safety-Pins. dozen for Sc.
Steel-Point Halr-pins. O.. paper
Sc box ''
per. " ~
Hair-Pins assorted in box. 4c.
The Fleur Halr-Pins. BE-.
Scientific Hair-Pins BE-.
edle-BOoks. complete Be.
Shakespeare Pin-Books Black an,
White l0c paper.
Common Pins lc. paper.
Superior Lace-Pins. Bright or Jst @,
box -"
Dull or Bright-Head Bonnet-p.ns s.,
card.
Ven-Pins. 90. card-Brght or Dull
Kirby Beard Pins. l0c box
Turney's Extra Fine Mixed Mourning.
Pins. &c. bOX-large size.
Needle-POint Mournugpms oe f0r
Palm Soap COLGATE 80. q cakes ..
Uncle Girls Soap. 2 cakes 5c
Floating Soap, Snow Cap, 5c.
Glycerinc Soap. De. box
White Rose ill Soap. l5c. cake
ButtermNk Soap. c.. box cakes
CASTLE Soap. lie. pound
Cashmere Bouquet Soap, Ole
cGticura Soap. l5c.
Sulphur and Tar Soap Zoe. cake.
Bemulccnt Shaving Soap. tablet FORM
i0c.; stick form, for travellers l5c. .CH.
gates.
Fellows Complexion Powder, &c.
Talcum Powder Joe.
Blue Seal Naseline. &c.
CamphOr Ice. Joe.
Colgate Sachet Powder, packages -c.
Ammonia, &C.. bottle
Glycerne, Toe. bottle
Meade q Bakers Mouth Wash. l-c
Celery salt. Zoe. bottle.
French Dressing, Sc. bottle
ONine. Zoe. box.
Bay Rum - l-2c. bottle.
Extract Lemon and Vanilla zoe. bottle
Initial Letters. 3 dozen FOR 5e.
lie Grand French Backing. Be-.
Dragon Cotton. lSc. dozen
Tonet-Paper, 6 packages 2c.
CARPET Binding ~ i-2c. r. piece.
Toothplcks. 2 large boxes 5c.
Curlng-lrOns, De-.
Furniture Gimp. PC dozen yards
Picture Hooks. Zoe. dozen.
Picture Nails, zoe. dozen.
Lamhrequin Pins. Sc. dozen.
Picture Wire, Sc.
Brass-Head Tacks. dozen for &c.
Largest size Kil Curriers'. lZc.
Kid Curriers' Sc.
Corset Hooks 5c.
SILK Garter Web, all colors and Black
10c. yard
Rubber Corset Laces &c.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 2c.
Shoe Strings, Sc. dozen.
SpOnges lc.
collar Buttons. &c. dozen.
Garter WEB. 1c. yard.
Black Web. for Carriers. So. yard
Star Paste Stove Polish, Be- box.
Carpet Thread. &C.
Crochet Cotton. all colors. &c.
Hooks and Eyes, lc. card.
Violet. Lavender. Lily OF the NaNeg,
Heliotrope Waters 25c. bottle.
Whalebones, &C.. dozen.
Velvet Cord. lie. yard.
Velvet Binding. . yards, Toe.
Cordllne. Sc. ward
Tider Brush Binding. 9c. yard.
Flash skin. 25c. for , pieces.
Tooth Brushes 81.
Hair Brushes Zoe.
Cloth Brushes, Ole.
Wisp-brOOms. Zoe.
Leather Purses. 2Jc.
Note Paper. Zoe. pound.
Box Paper. Sc.
Linen Paper, &c. pound-plain or rules
Match Safes. &C..
JULIUS SYCLE & SON,
THE TOWER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
Loves sharing.

n UUkHI" > T-III1-ITI7-ITT
''Now. George, dear, that We're engaged
what's mine is yours -
That is why she allowed MN 10 60 hOIl I.
with Il generous supply Of her race pow
der on his coat collar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

SANTA FE. y. NJ, November 10
II b. Ferguson (free-silver Democrat IS
elected delegate to Congress by over l,SD
over Catron (Republicam the present
delegate The Legislature is regarded as
safely Democratic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
OYSTER LUNCH.

on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER l2TR,
the ladies Of Monumental church will
Main street. Lunch will be served from
u to 4. Price. sc. Oysters IN various
styles. no li-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

The prosperity that is now being so
much heralded abroad has come to stay,
we trust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER Il, 1896.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
BINED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN AssO-
GATED PRESS AND THE UNITED
PRESS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
sHRoPsHIRE BUCK.

FOR SALE. REGISTERED sHROP-
SHIRE BUCK, prize winner. 10 months
old Worlds Fair champion stock. a
bargain. W. W. HARPER
10 ll-2t Orange, Va
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ADVERTISING RATES.
tyarIN INCH OR I.ESS.

Mnnfcl SUMMON, UdN"V'V - o.
vance C5 words or lcss).......''..'.'
Above rates are for every day or al
xertisencnts running consecutvely.
Reading notices - regding-matter ypeS'
Eve lines or less. 81: in nonpariel, leadea'
five lines or less. 20 cents.
Card OF rates for more space furnishes
on application.
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knights of Honor Lodge Instituted.

KEYSVILLE. VA. November l0-,spe-
cial)-Grand- Reporter Battle. assisted by
Mr. j. S. Lipscomb, instituted lodge OF
Knights CT Honor at this place last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREIEi,TI
PHARMACY. SO EAST BROAD
STREET. e.-.
WEST-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY. BELVIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

All letters and kilograms must be au-
dressed 20 THE DISPATCH CONF An l.
Rejected communications will not pe re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

i
see why the Dispatch should call the
Times's attention to the article in the
Amherst New Era, charging that in
Amherst county on electlon-day the APP
proaches TO the polls We're picketed by
men who bought up some OF the
Young. the weak, and the poor
voters. The New Era, the Times
continues, makes mo specifications
Of the charges cited. either as 10
the persons who offered the brides the
persons who received them, or the po-
ntical party to which either the orio7rs
or 'bribe-takers belong"
Surely. the Times did not read the New
Erals article with the usual care it de-
votes to everything that appears in the
Dispatch. The article in question from
the New Era. and which We reproduced
saws towards its close that if this Ghe
practice of buying up and bribing Voters)
is honest conviction" or honest
money" it is not honesty in the proper
acceptation OF the term.
How this language can be construed
into anything else than a specification
that those engaged in the reprehensible
practices in Amherst were agents Of the
political combination of which the Times
Is the recognized organ in Virginia passes
comprehension. During the campaign
the slogans of that combination and the
texts upon which the Times based some
Of its ablest homilies, were honest con-
victlon" and honest money" Neither
the alliance nor the Times seemed dis
posed to recognize that there was any
honesty outside of their own immacu-
late fold. As for those who took the
brides, it does not stand to reason that
the bribers would offer them to voters Of
their own way of thinking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
The Pharmacy Board.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
In your issue Of October 9th there
was a card signed "Pnl-Roller. Pm. g."
which ! thought reflected upon the Board
Of Pharmacy Of Virginia. When / called
upon the author for an explanation he
said he would give it to me for publica-
cation. as he did not intend 10 convey
the idea of unfairness on the part Of the
board. but he did think that the stand
ard Of the board was too high. / enclose
his letter You would have been asked
10 publish this disclaimer sooner but for
the delays incident to my correspondence
on the subject with the various members
Of the Board of Pharmacy, who are wide
IS scattered throughout the State. and
whose wishes on the subject / desired to
consslt Respectfully. II. a. MILLER.
President of the Board OF Pharmacy OF
virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11

In an issue OF the Dispatch. October
2ith, there appeared an article i'm refe--
renee to the State Pharmacy Board
which the members OF the board thought
reflected upon them. As the author or
the card. 1 wish 10 state that id not
intend this Moreover, after having the
matter fully explained 20 me, cheerfully
admit that I was wrong.
WILLIAM HUGH NELSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.

The annual meeting Of the STOCK
HOLDERS OF THE RICHMOND AND
PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY
will be held at the Office OF the company.
in Richmond, Va, on MONDAY, Novem-
her Is 1896, al y o'clock NJ
no Ltd W. r. JONES. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
PETERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANY.

The annual meeting OF the STOCK
HOLDERS OF THE PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY will be held M
the once n OF ips SopS III * lSqs
II o'clock A. NJ.
no ltd W. r. JONES. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
MEETINGS.
ANNUAL MEETING.

ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting OF the STOCK
HOLDERS OF THE RICHMOND. FRED
ERlCKSBURG AND POTOMAC RAIL
ROAD COMPANY viii be- held at the
office OF the company I'm Richmond on
WEDNESDAY. the 18th of November,
1896. NJ y o'clock NJ
no 5-td J. b. WINSTON, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-11
One Item From Our
Dress Goods Department.

Soc quality ATWOOD. Checks and
Figured, SS-inch Goods in beautiful dark
and warm combinations Of Black, Red,
Blue, Garnet, Green, and Brown.
The Irish standard., 1896-05-30
WoMENS RIGHTS in Love
The First Right She Expects to Be
Treated Better Than Anybody Else.

Woman's rights! Why the very first
right we expect is to be treated better than
ANYBODY else-better than men treat each
other as a body, and better by the individ-
ual man than he treats all other women. l
abomtnate the idea OF equality and to be
mentally slapped on the shoulder and tod
I-am"a good fellow I shrink from the
idea of independence and cold, proud isola-
ton. with my emancipated sister-Women,
who struggle into their own coats unas-
sisted, and get red in the face putting on
their own skates, and hang on to. a strap
in the.street car in the proud consciousness
that they are independent and the equal
of men. never worry myself when
man is on his knees in front of me putting
on my overshoes, as to whether he, con-
siders me his equal politically or not. tits
sufficient satisfaction for me to see him
there. II he hadn't wanted to save me the
trouble I suppose he wouldn't have offered.
He may even think am not strong enough
for such an arduous duty. That wouldn't
hurt my feelings either. have an idea
thathe likes 1t better to think that cannot
do anything troublesome for myself than
to believe that could get along perfectly
without him. In fact-here's heresy for
YOU. oh. We emancipated-I~do not in the
least mind being dependent on men-pro-
vided the men are nice enough. Let them
give us all the so-called rights they want
to. I shall never get over wanting to get
behind some man Il see cow. Let them
give us vote if they will. I shall want
at least three men to go with me to the
polls-one to hold my purse, one to hold
nv gloves, and the third to show ME how
to cast my vote.----Lilian Bell IN June La
dies Home Journal. q,
The Irish standard., 1896-05-30
Wireless Telegraphy.

Tesla, the inventor, claims that it is pos
sible to telegraph without the use Of wires,
using what he calls the sympathetic cur
rent" In that event, if he succeeds N I'M
earth:ng the process, the whole Institution
Of telegraphy will be revolutionized.
Neither wires nor other agencies are needed
to tell people that the St. Paul & Duluth
railroad offers the best and most popular
route between st. Paul, Duluth, Minneap-
ol:s,. West Superior, Saltwater, Taylor's
Falls and other points, as the sympathetic
current OF general favor has made the
fact patent enough for everybody. For
yeans it has had the lead, because Of its
fine equipment, its picturesque environ
ment the right Of way, and the pains it
takes to cater to the comfort of its thou
sands 81 patrons. Its fast trains comfort
able and up to date, run speedily at con-
venient houns through the most interesting
portion Of the Northwest, making close
connection at handsome terminals with
trains and boats running in all directions.
Hence, it IS q line that appeals to the busi-
nees man, the tourist and the homeseeker,
and the man who Is once a patronsis always
q patron. Maps circulars time tables and
general informal ION may always ba OBJ
tained of ticket D ents or can be had bys
app General
u
The Irish standard., 1896-05-30

these things, because Of the little word
royal" and allow themselves to be pa
atronizeds by a baccarat-playings turtle?
we ask this, not so much to depreciate
the Prince Of Wales, as TO call attention
to the scandalous can't and hypocrisy
which pervades the country. What
would Re social ruin to an ordinary man
is forgiven to man of title. Indeed the
lawning reptiles not only forgive. but
they regard a nod or smile from the
conventionally great one, as a gift a
little superior to anything that could be
conferred by God. ,..,,.. !
We. had written thus far when the
news came that the late Baron H1rsch
had left a million sterling to the prince
of Wales. This may be. the means Of
preventing a further raid on the public
purse. But it is suggested that this leg
acy- Is simply discharge Of ancient
debts owning by the prince to the baron.
We are afraid that if this be SO the
prince vii be in an awkward position.
He will not dare to confess to the nation
the extent of his indebtedness, and in
the popular mind he will be a rich man
beyond the dreams of ayarice.
1t will be seen in what we have writ
ten that we are actuated by no personal
an1moslty against any member or the
royal family. We have examined them
simply as an institution, as an import
ant branch of the constitution. In that
regard they are just as much open to
criticism as the house of parliament. 1t
is only to be regretted that there are so
many setvile journalists in this country
men without. independence of spirit,
breadth of view, or feeling themselves
intellectually strong enough not to be
afraid to write the truth-why by their
utterances In the press tend to foster the
natural inclination Of the English peo-
pie to toady to rank, and to worship roy
altv
The Irish standard., 1896-05-30
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE { T: .
Ex-c County !. Treasures 81 Ramse,
81 County Suicides.

Ex.C County Treasurer Of Ramsey
County Suicides.
Eass AndrewoN. Nelson, for six years treas
urer Of Ramsey county, and one of the best
known Scandinavian Americans in st. Pau,
died Sunday afternoon at%St. Joseph's hos
pital, in St. Paul. Death was caused by
morphine poisoning, and the drug was I'M
doubtedly administered by his own hand.
He had taken the deadly dose at least IS
hours previous to the time Of his death, and
although the doctors were at work on him
by 6 o'clock Monday morning, the poison
had made such progress that it was impos-
sible to arouse Mr.. Nelson from the stupor.
Mr.. Nelson's act was not rashly perpe-
trated, for 1t seems quite certain that he
had threatened on several occasions recent
ly to escape from the troubles in which he
imagined himself to be involved
He was not a communicative man and
few people knew anything about his bust
ness affairs Mr.. Nelson has not prospered
very materially since leaving the county
treasurer's office. He conducted a fire in
surance business and had offices on the
second floor of the Schultz block at 154
East Seventh street, and it was in the Office
that he took the drug that killed him. He
was found in his office by his wife at S
o'clock yesterday morning, and sent to the
hospital:
Nelson has been we'll known in st. Paul
for 20 years, and was resident Of the city
since 1867. He came from Sweden about
30 years ago, and lived for a short time
with his step-father, o. Anderson, at River
Falls, Wis. Nelson carried a good deal Of
insurance. How much is not known to his
family, but it is about SIT 900. Some Of
this is in benevolent orders, and little
more than half in investment insurance.
Neither Mrs. Nelson nor the other mem
bers Of the family knew anything of the
policies The deceased was Mason of high
degree, and belonged to the Knights Of
Pythias, the Elks and Odd Fellows.