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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

Can the sale of an inferior article constantly
increase for n years? 9 n0bbns' Electric Soap
has been on the market e-)t Since lsJ and is
to-day as ever, he best and purest family soap
made. Try it. Your grocer will get it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

physicians have
! been unable to
assist them, or
\ from that num-
\ herlcss class
- whose conf
~ dence in Mrs.
\ pinkham's ad-
N vice and the
. curative prop
- critics of her
81 Vegetable
Y Compound is
unbounded.
Every letter
eceived from wo-
len is recorded,
nd hundreds of
olumes of cases
'eated aid in fur
Ishing practical
formation for the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25
Spring
M edicine

four blood in Spring is almost Ger, ain to
he full Of impurities-the accumulation
OF the winter months Bad ventilation
Of sleeping rooms, inn pure Air in dwell.
inh5 factories and shops, oyereating,
heavy, improper foods, failure OF the
kidneys and liver prop rly to do extra
work thus thrust upon them, are the
prime causes of this condition, 1t is
Of the utmost Importance that you
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

Nearly S'S0O,0 600 is asked from Parliament
for the support Of the British museum for
this year. NE17
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25
A MISUNDERSTANDING

LOWLY from the
steps came Miss
Howcott, in one
hand she carried q
work basket, in
the other q pack
age of books.
On the last step
she found Stephen
Armstead with the
small son of the
house perched up.
on his knee; the
latter's expression
was ecstatic. Arm.
stead, she noticed,
looked Q little
jaded.
"Witness," he
cod I'LL,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces ntlamma-
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie. .5c. bottle
For Whooping Cough, Pi-os Cure is a
successful remedy. - VI. =. DIET Err. ii. Throop
Avenue, Brooklyn. New York, Nov. II, "a.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25
GlddneSs Con,

With better understand ,
w transient nature e the mqa,
zeal ills which vanish before rrV
tCrts- gentle ci(or,S -plrasaui Il,
rightly directed. There is con. L
the knowledge thai So many t =
sickness tc not due to ANY nrtpa
ease. but simply TO q coretipated
ton Of the system, which the pie
family laxative, Syrupof Figs. r.
~ removes. That is why it is In,
remedy with millions Of famili,o /
everywhere esteemed so highlrh
who value good health. Its bcNc
effects are due to the fact, that il !
one remedy which promotes int
cleanliness, without drhiiita,iuy
organs on which it acts. ii isth,r
all important, in order to get i>I
fetal effects, to note when Won
chase, thatyo have the genuine ar
which ismanufactured by the Calit
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all
utnblc druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good lie
and the system is regular, then
tiveS or other rcmedicSarc not let
If afflicted with any actual disease
may be commended tothc most I'D
physicians, but IL in need OF 4 lnya
then one should have the best, and
the wcll-informed everywhere, sv-
Figs stands highest and is most lar
used and gives most general satisiac
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

From every city, town and hamlet on
this vast continent, come letters from
suffering women: from those whose
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

1'Ti Portsmouth to use Puritana,
but not the last, as | know
that since then many people have
taken it, with wonderful results.
James H. Crowley, of Concord, n. H.,
is not only an athlete but one of the
fastest amateur runners in the State.
What he says below shows how a
mans strength will so if the stomach
is not right.
had dyspepsia for years. Some
times I could hardly stand up, and !
n could not eat anything without
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

The Southern Railway Piedmont Air Line
points South reached by the system: The
meeting of the sons of Revolution, Savannah,
Ga., April 10Th: American Medical Association,
Atlanta. Ga, May I'd; Methodist Episcopal
Conference, Mobile, Ala May 9TH: Gun Club
Tuurnament, Memphis. Tenn. May nth; Wo-
mans Board of Miss ons, Memphis, Tenn,
May Eth; Western Georgia Association, Chat :
supreme Council, savannah. Ga. May goth.
This great system reaches all lo nts south,
giving the QUICK est time and Rest service. For
informal ion call on or address New York Office,
81 Broadway.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

HI ans Tabules re sold by druggists, or byI
u thH p Ice go centsn iox) is sent to The KID
chemical Company, No. ~ Spruce st., Newt
SQMlle Vial IL cents,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

The Illinois Central railroad has decided
to double track its road from Chicago to
CnirO. I'D.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25
I8 ~ :

AaIliteI, fHScio. hH'''N
The ''L1SENE" are the Best and Most leon
rnl Collars and Cuffs worn they are. made
cloth, both sides finished alike, and beng reg
bic, one collar is equal to two ofany other kind
THcy MT TeU, 1Cedr treU dpi lG0t reU A
Ten Collars or Five Pairs OF Cuff, FOR TWENTY
Cents.
= A Sample Collar and Pair of Cuffs hy mail I'd
Cents. Name style and SIZE. Address
REVERSIBLE COLLAR COMPANY,
" Franklin St., New York. 81 Kilby St., Ba
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25
MRS. GOOI.D'S GRATITUDE
HOW SHE WAS RESTORED TO
HEALTH.

Condition Before and After the birth
Of Her Child.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

1t brings to any man. woman, or
child, strength, comfort, happiness, and
new life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-25

ofyour druggist this srea, dis
coyery Ohe price is u for the complete treatment
bottle Of Puritans, bottle of Purtana Pills. and one
bottle OF Pnritana Tablets slln PACKAGE and you
will bless the day when you heard of Puriiana. The
Puritans Compound Co, Concord, n. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
DIG NEWSPAPER STRIKE.
1t. Paul and Minneapolis Journals
Coming out Under Difficulties.

ST. PAUL. MINI. June S-The daily
papers Of ST. Paul and Minneapolis are
involved in the biggest strike OF their
lives. At o'clock tonight every linotype
operator OF the Globe Pi0neer-Press. Dis
patch. Tribune. Journal. and Times left
his place. With them went the adver-
Using comDositors and the proof-readers,
and their helpers-lN men In ALL The
newspapers have manned their type-set-
ting-machines with typewriters, steno-
graphers. and reporters and have Az
ranged a temporary exchange Of their
news and matrices. At II O'Clock a. was
evident that the papers would all print
tomorrow. although they will set only
about half as much matter as usual The
trouble has been brewing for several
weeks. The proprietors asked that the
piece-scale-12 II cents FOR nonpariel and
u cents FOR minion-be abolished. AMI
that all men work for SO per week OF
fifty hours The printers asked for 50
a week OF forty-nine hours. No agree
ment was reached, and the printers Of the
two cities resolved 70 quit work this
evening at 6 o'clock. A carload OF
printers will arrive here tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
BIucbirds to Play Here To-Day

Though the Biuebirds were defeated bv
the Farmers yesterday. they gained
ground on Norfolk. as the CLANS wore
beaten In two games by Roanoke.
The game scheduled between Richmond
and Petersburg for to-day will be plave5
IN this city this afternoon at AS o'clocl,
This is MemOriai-Day in the Cocka1e
city, and the management. realizinp
that the parade incident 70 that occasion
viii prove a great competitor 10 the
game. decided 70 transfer the contest
here. where q good crowd is always as
surcd. The game Will no doubt prove
close contest as StOcksdale will tyirl
FOR Petersburg against Ma!arkey for
Richmond
The Virginia League IS without chief
Of umpires. Mr.. Belts has resigned.
and Mr Cline is now acting in the ca
pacity of chief Belts rendered his resig-
nation to Secretary Small Saturday night.
and Immediately LETT for his home. IN
Washington. He assigned no reason for
his action. but IL IS known that pro-
tests from Roanoke. Portsmouth. and
Petersburg We're 20 be filed against him.
and IL IS believed that he got wind OF
these and determined TO forestall the
protesters.
Mr. Small will 60 70 Washington to-
day 10 confer with President y. J..
Young. Of the National League. with a
view 10 borrowing one OF the major
leagues extra umpires until one can be
signed In Bettss place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
GREAT BRITAIN AND CRETE.
NEGOTIATIONS with Turkey for Pence.
Irish Land Bill.


LONDON. June SIN the House OF
Commons to-day Right Hon. George y.
Curzon. Parliamentary Secretary OF the
Foreign Office. stated that the British
Consul in the island OF crete had been
directed by the government 10 act con-
Jointly with the other foreign representa-
tives IN negotiating with the Turkish au-
thorities toward the conclusion OF a peace
ful settlement OF the differences between
the Cretan rebels and the Turks. Mr..
Curzon added that repeated representa-
tons had been made 20 the Porte I'M
pressing upon the Turkish Government a
sense OF the danger OF serious trouble IN
Crete unless effective measures 10 pacify
the Cretans should be Immediately adopt
e..
Right Hon. Gerald Balfour, Chief secre-
tary for ireland, moved the second read
ing OF the Irish land bill.
Mr.. Timothy NJ. Healy. IN the course OF
the debate on the Irish land bill, approved
rart Of the measure. which. he said. ought
10 be referred 10 a grand committee me
bill Mr. Healy said. might be made bene-
fetal but Il did not bear the stamp or
hnality. II the bill was intended TO get
ria OF the land question IN the future ne
continued, the government was greatly
mistaken.
Mr.. John Morley said there was not the
slightest chance that the bill would pass
this session unless il was sent 10 grand
committee 20 be amended.
Mr.. John Redmond demanded that the
government declare whether or not they
Intended 10 pass the bill. The Ministry.
he said. admitted the great Importance OF
the bill. and promised 20 carry II through
speedily yet they had placed trivial mea-
sures In front OF II 20 obstruct us passage
The bin then passed its second reading.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
~ THE POLITICAL FIELD.
Congressman from the Third-Eir-
gIniu VIII Go Largely Democratic.

Politics in this district are becoming
lively. The silyerites. 10 is believed Will
put up q nominee Tor Congress. Just who
will receive their endorsement cannot now
be told. There will be a meeting Of the
District Committee IN few days for the
purpose OF organizing. Mr. L. l.. c. Scott
OF Hanover the present chairman, IL Is
thought. will be Reelected.
Colonel TazeWell Elicit, present member
OF Congress from this district, was in the
city Saturday and Sunday. and was gladly
greeted by his many friends and admirers
here Many whitc-Ietallists. 10 IS said.
will vote for him as their choice as canil-
date for Congress, regardless Of his mon
etary views, as others say they VIII 90 in
the case Of Captain George ID. Wise.
There will be plenty OF speech-making
in the coming campaign. The State Will
be flooded with literature. IL VIII be- a
campaign Of educatlo-- Cyclone jim
Marshall and Mr.. ". y. Mcllwaine. who
are electors at large on the Democratic
ticket, will. OF course, canvass the State.
Both are good stumpers.
REPUBLICANS IN BAD SHAPE.
The Republicans have given very little
thought as 10 who they viii put up for
Congress in this district. There IL some
talk OF Judge L. l.. Lewis. and Colonel W.
+. Wickham is mentioned as a possible
aspirant The TWO Republican factions
have not buried the Ratchet, and each
may put up It's candidate. We may look
for very interesting campaign IN the
Third.
In the Tenth District II Is generally ad-
mltted that State-SenatOr H. d. Flood
will be the choice OF the silver men Of that
section for Congress, The present repre-
sentative OF this district IS Hon. Harry
= George Tucker. one OF the brightest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
THE FOURQUREAN-PR co.

men in the Virginia delegation at the ma
tOnal capital. IL Is not known as Yet IL
Mr.. Tucker will consent 10 run upon a
free-siver platform.
We WILL Go LARGELY DEMOCRATIC
The Richmond correspondent 4 the Bal
timore sun OF yesterday has this 20 say.
Governor OFerrall. In speaking Of the
stanton convention, said he was a Demo-
crat, and 10 matter who the Chicago
convention should nominate. he would
support the ticket. lie thinks much more
VIII bee involved In the campaign than tho
currency question, and dat this Is no
time for the Democrats TO divide on A
temporary issue. The Governor hos no
faith IN the frec-sllver doctrine. BIZ he IL
not willing 20 desert his party, but 10
may not agree with BIN on this qus st,on
Most OF the gold Democrats in Richmond
were predicting a Republican victory IN
the Third District and IN Virginia. Hun
dreds say they will stay 90 homo on ths
day Of election, rather than 20 vote for
free silver. Many OF these Will be-
whipped into line. but It looks as II q
very respectable number would refuse to
support free-silver candidates.
Mr. J. Taylor Elyson. who has been
the chairman OF the Democratic party
for the past six years, has not yet de-
termined whether be will accept Il for
this campaign. He viii take time to con-
slider this question. Mr.. Ellyson has 10
doubt that his party will sweep ths
State this year free silver or no fres
silver. lie Is willing 10 predict that the
majority Will reach 5000 IL Is unusual
for the chairman 10 name figures IN his
political predictions. but he has no hest
tatiOn In doing 80 IN this case. despite
the talk Of many businessmen refusing
10 support the presidential ticket 10 tho
event II IS a free-silver one. IL Is siili
maintained that the moneyed men in this
State viii not contribute a dollar Of cam
paign funds should such candidates bs
named at Chicago. 10 is certain mat mis-
is true as 70 some Of the wealthiest busi-
ness-men here. IL is doubtful. though. ~
far as the railroads and other corpora
lions are concerned. These are not sup
posed 20 contribute entirely from PATRIOTIC
motives"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09

rrrrRsUCRG. VA. June S-(SpeclalJ
- raeb.rds were not in IL with the
Farmers to-day. They were outnelded
,. I.I. and outplayed az every point.
r.. came. which was q brilliantly-played
,.. Dr. both teams. was really pitchers
,.-.. Quarlcs was In the box for the
r.-..-s and pitched one OF his old-time
-.. holding the Bluebirds down 10
.t-. hts O. home-run hit by Tannehill.
. ..r..s by Fender. and scratch hit by
s-l being AN that they could Sc
- Tar.ehu was equally successful
,- .5 tr. seventh inning as the Farmers
,- t. tta ending Of the sixth had only
s...fsI lu hitting him for a homc-run
chi nrae singles. ia the seventh, how
.- trsg found him for three singles.
,.. r the eighth they hit him for four
The FARMERS started the run
-r .u the first inning when Kane
dove tEo bali over lcft-aed fence for
t.-. r.r. in the third the Bluebirds tied
~. ..r-a Tannchll putting the ball over
-...-r.I1 fence for a home run. Neither
scored again until the seventh. when
.- Formers scored a run on singles by
rrt Qlsr,es and Muligan. In the
..-.- -ra Farmers scored two more runs
.- ..re..s by Bradley. Kelly. Ranert and
Armstrong; and au error by Tannehlll.
...rt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
No,e. from Highland springs.

Mrs Reuben Spindle IS visiting her SIS
ter Mrs r. r. Garrett.
Mrs. Brown. OF South Carolina, IS
stopping al the Bio X with Mrs. j.
QuantZ.
Miss Brock. Of Richmond, is the guest
Of Mrs SydnOr.
Mr.. and Mrs James Dudley are In Bos-
ton. visiting friends and relatives.
Airsg NJ Chick continues In poor health
since her return 20 her home.
Mrs. Charles Heckler has been In bad
health for some months.
The Ladies' Aid Society has purchased
a handsome organ for the Methodist
church.
Last Friday Miss Helen Dickinson gave
her school a picnic at Forest Hill Park.
In the afternoon Superintendent Fussei
made an address 20 the children, and de-
uyeref the medals and prizes.
some friends OF Miss Kate Chadick.
who has taught for some years az Seven
pines with great success, have obtained
the signatures OF every patron q the
school. asking FOR her reinstatement IN
this district The school was taught LAST
session by Miss Crew.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09

philosophy in various cities OF Belgium
was elected a member OF the legislative
assembly for the Department OF the Lore
in 1853: offered a strong opposition 10
the policy Of Napoleon Ill, the plebiscite
OF 1870. the declaration OF war against
Prussia. etc. and was a member OF the
government FOR the national defence es-
tabllshed or September 4. $50. and OF
the Government OF Theirs February u,
lS7l-May q. 1873, as Minister OF Public
Education. During his term OF office ne
carried through important reforms, but
provoked the hostility Of the CieFicals by
his efforts TO establish compulsory educa-
ton. on December Is. 1876 he became
Premier, but difficulties with the Presi-
dent caused his resignation. IN May, 1871.
Chosen senator for life I'm December. 1910,
he has been one OF the principal repre-
sentatives OF the Conservative Republic
can party. HIS writings are distinguish
Cd for clearness and precision, both or
style and ideas. and some are the result
OF very comprehensive studies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
The Dry-Goods Mnrkct.

NEW YORK. June s.-There has been
a limited attendance Of buyers in the dry
goods market to-day. and with no special
attractions in view there does not appear
much probability OF the attendance during
tho rest Of the week improving 20 any eN-
tent. The dulness is not confined 10 the
spot market, as business coming 10 mana
through the mails H. just now running
below, an average volume in seasonabl-
and fan lines OF both cotton and wooilen
goods. The outward movement OF mer-
cbandise from this district Is on limited
scale. Prices continue irregularly in favor
~ huNcrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
weIi-Known New Yorker Dead.

NEW YORK, June s.-Woofrun slut
ton. q well-kn0wn broker Of this CITY
died at his home. az Babylon, l.. j., early
this morning Of paralysis.
Mr.. sutton was born in this city IN
1sa. His father. Efngham sutton. es-
tabushed the sutton q Co. Dispatch Line
from san Francisco. In 1879, and the son
Joined the father IN the management OF
the business early in his youth. and had
ever since then been engaged DO active
business life. Since the death Of Efing-
ham Sutton. about five years ago, his
three sons-W oOdrum. James r., and
Theodore D-have carried on the busi-
ness he established. Air. Sutton was also
president OF the Cromwell Steamship
Line. 20 New Orleans. ard a member OF
the Chamber OF Commerce and the Mari
time Exchange.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
ToIcgrnphic Clicks.

Key West, Fla.-The battleship Maine
arrived TO relieve the Amphitrite, tho
latter sailing for Brunswick. Ga.
Washington.-The President sent 70
the Senate the nomination Of r. VI.
Bartleman. OF Massachusetts. TO be Con-
sui at Malaga Spain.
savannah. Ga-The Beaufort tug
Bachelor. with two flats loaded with
phosphate rock I'm tow. went ashore on
Tybce Point Beach Saturday night, and
the flats went 10 pieces.
New York-The United States cruiser
Raleigh passed out at Sandy Hook on
her way 20 Charleston and New Orleans
for the purpose OF taking the South
Carolina and Louisiana naval militia cut
70 sea for instruction.
Washlngton.-The conferrecs agreed
finally on the batteship item In the naval
appropriation bill, three ships being pro-
yi1ed for. with a stipulation that con-
tracts for armor-plate are not TO be
made 40 any price until Congress shall
have further acted upon tho subject.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. John G. Bourke.
OF the Third Cavalry. United States army.
the well-known Indian fighter and from
tier soldier died at the Polytechnic Hos
ment for several weeks for an abdo-
minal trouble.
Kingston Jamaica.-The British steam
or Golden Fleece. Captain Yeats, New
York. June 2d. for Kingston. with n
general cargo. is ashore on Folly Reef.
near Port Herant. short distance from
Kingston All OF the ships company
were saved. but il is feared that the
vessel will prove a total loss.
Washington. Movements OF naval yes
sells have been reported 20 the Navy
Department as follows: The cruiser
Charleston left Yokohama for san Fran
cisco via Honolulu: the flagship Olympia
arrived at Yokohama: the Monterey
reached Tacoma, Wash; the dispatch
boat Dolphin returned TO Washington
from Annapolis; the Marblehead left
Mersine, Syria, for Corfu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09

whole place was quickly ablaze, and the
entire block. including the large Depart
ment stores OF Eaton 4 Co, adjoining
were in imminent danger. BY prompt
work on the part OF the firemen however
the FIRE was confined 10 Mckendry d
Co.'S store. The whole interior of the
building was badly Quilted. and their
stock. valued at $4,000. is nearly total
loss. The stocks OF Eaton K CO. and the
Guinane Brothers shoe-store suffered con-
siderable damage by water and smoke.
The total loss on the building and stock
is estimated at $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
ROANOKE cor BOTH.
She Takes TWO Games From the
Norfolk Team.

NORFOLK VA. June -Cspecial)-
Norfolk and Roanoke played two games
o. -aaL to-day, and the latter got
...a. tae first being presented 10 them.
ar t-- ast being won on its merits.
N.-a played in new uniforms and
-. Pills fact some Of the more supersti-
attribute their defeat. In the first
t.-. 1-oy only allowed four hits up
H . o-1tl inning when. after two
bad been given % retire the side.
.r neither had been accepted he LEI
..r .a. Roanoke by making four runs
t. ,-a score They made their only
D-. rr. and won the game Ia the
f.-. inning after two men were ont.
81 s-cod game Pfaumilier was hit
ana often. and. aided 10y more dumb
.a the part or his support. lost.
tried Two new men. but neither
any extraordinary ability. The