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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
THE LauesviiIc Problem.

We had hoped thar the controversy on
the question had been brought to an end'
but such appeals are made to US tnat
we cannot refuse to publish the following
card:
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
have not misrepresenfed Teacher OF
GAINESVILLE School, in any statement
have written the Dispatch. / had to WORK
for my son the correct answer 70 tne
problem. because his teacher only taugn.
him the incorrect answer. Teacher wouiu
NOT admit my answer might he correct,
and. 10 os.odge error from my son
,,ird 7 asked for an opinion of the Dis
latch. No other specific authority was
available. ."
GAINESVILLE. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
General Peyton Wise.

10 the Editor OF the Dispatch;
VIII you please state IN the Query
column OF your paper, what DIVISION
brigade. or command General Peyton
WISE commanded, that conferred on him
the title Of General? and oblige
Lynchburg. Va. ID. w.
General Wise rose from a company
Z .eutenancy 10 the rank OF lieutenant
colonel OF the Forty-slxth Regiment Of
Virginia Infantry. and was one OF the
most fearless. capable, and beloved off,
GERS in Lees army. After the war. he
was commissioned general in the State
militia by Governor Gilbert c. Walker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
ffH7Nyk2

Mr.. 9. summerfield, of the dry
goods firm Of r. Hirsch & Co,
Yazoo City, Miss, relates, under
date OF June 4, ls95: II have been
troubled with dyspepsia for ovse
fifteen years, and the last five
years suffered intensely. have
tried quite Jpumber OF remedies.
and, though at times they relieved
my suffering, they never cured me.
About four months ago ! noticed
the advertisement Of Ripans Tabulee
IN the st. Louis Republic. !
secured a box. and, by using them
as directed, they benefited me moro
than I expected. After using three
boxes Of the Tabules found that
all signs OF the disease had
disappeared. and that was gaining
IN weight right slons. and to-day
can say that am thoroughly
cured. I have gained In weight
seventeen pounds my weight
increasing from 12S pounds 10 49,"
Ripans rabules are sold by druggzsts
r by mail, II the price gooc. Dox} y
emit to the Ripans Chemical Company,
70. 10 Spruce street, New York Sampi(
Tial, 10c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
Mysteries of stage Scenery.
Harpers Round Table.)

Al
One OF the most familiar and oeautilui
effects produced upon the stage Is the
change from day to night or from nignt
to day. The former. owing 70 the condi-
lions surrounding stage illusions. is the
more striking. and Ia that most re
ouently seen. In order TO- produce this
eject the rearmost piece OF scenery -
drop" which Is made about double Inc
Il painted TO represent eky: The lower
half is coiored with the bright tints Of the
sunset sun and these gradually blend IN the
middle OF the drop. into the supau .s =
setting sun Itself IL shown. and this Is
effected BY cutting . circular hole In the
drop psstinF piece e red m IIsSs ee Syss
a. sss' ,rhs dron A. now hung 90 that the
lower half alone 10 visible Now the
scenery Of the distance !: painted upon g,
Z separate plsce. which y ''pronie6-thas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
a DIstiIIing QuestIon.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please answer in your Query column
the following: IL A, who is running a
licensed distillery and receives fruit to
List.l Oh shares, agreeing 10 give a
terlaln portion Of brandy, made from
said fruit takes both shares. is there a
process by which he can he punished?
What Is the law on the subject?
The United States internal-revenue law
requires the tax on all 20 be paid by
the dlstlller The question OF division
is a matter Of private contract. OF course
there are laws 70 protect you If you have
been defrauded; consult a lawyer or
Justice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

n, The Editor Of the Dispatch;
please publish In your Query column
the roefn. "The Dove" which appeared
In the Dauville Times about ten years
a., C.. II.
we know nothing about this poem. III
Il Is IN all other respects suitable, and has
any peculiar literary merit or historical
value We might republish 1t II a copy
grara ecut MS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
Average of schools.


To the Editor Of he Dispatch'
VIII you please inform me whether
teachers Of free schools are required 10
make any certain amount Of average
or give the last act Of legislature on
the subject? and oblse n subscriber.
SUBSCRIBER.
The law and the school regulations pre-
scribe a minimum average for schools,
and we suggest that our correspondent
communicate with his county superin-
fenleut concerning the specific require
ments OF the law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

This Is precisely the kind Of mistake
a man makes II he turns OUT on the
wrong side Of the road when q vehicle
comes toward him. No less absurd Is the
error OF the individual who takes drastic
Is on the right side, and che road 10
its relief Is Hostetters Stomach Bitters
a medicine also adapted TO the relief OF
dyspepsia, constipation. kidney, and rheu-
matte ailments and malaria. .------
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
IT'S said IN. .urnips (ruta-baga). with
out meal WIG Of increase a COWS flow
OF milk Please tell me II that Is factf
o. N. Il.
Turulps cannot be fed TO cows as sub
stituN Tor grain. Their value Is to a
considerable extent as an appetizer; and
although experiments have shown that
they compare favorably with corn silage
as a coarse fodder when fed in large
quantities, they should be fed In 'connec-
ton with some grain food. like any other
coarse fodder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
Fee. for Acknowledgements.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please publish the law in regard 70
magistrates fees Nor taking acknowledg-
ments OF persons signing contracts
deeds. bonds. etc. Some say they can
charge 10 cents. others say they have no
right to charge more than . cents.
J. J. X.
The fee OF q notary and OF justices OF the
peace for taking and certifying the ac-
Acknowledgement OF any deed or writing
a. r., ceufz
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

1t is suspected that fairies must have
something to do with the preparation Of
the accounts sent to this country OF the
social doings OF Americans abroad.
Would-be fashionable people. Aot honored
In their own country to any remarkable
extent. are not likely to bring reigning
monarchs to their knees before them.
Children enjoy fairy tales much more
than adults.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

takes naught. but that can BY diligence
regain. What robs me Of health makes
me poor indeed. DR.. David's Cough
Syrup drives from the system Coughs.
Coda Bronchitis, Consumption, and
Croup-thieyss Of health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
The Thlrty-POur Puzzle a RinSnan o.
The Fifteen Puzzle
r.MrSKEY HUNTING CASE
.,.. 81. 20 a Distiiiing Trans
,c,ton-Dcsccndants of Sir fr""e''
,r,. rour Confederate
r,.s.-New and Old Problems ETC.

10 IN. Editor Of the Dlspateh'
please inform me Il Lieutenant-CoslC,n ne
- xVnSrr Atkinson sull lives IN hle"-
oondq II not. where IS he!
townsville. Va.
-. ,,ye. row In Wilmington, y. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
81 Am Dreaming"

To the Editor Of the Dispatch;
win Won please publish a war poem.
LII - am Drcaming," in which the
,,o,ss generals Of the Confederate army
are A READER.
YES. ., some one viii send US a copy OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
Descendants of Sir Francis Drake

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In your Query column, of the Dispatch
OF February IL, 1896. an inquiry was made
az 10 the descendants OF Sir Francis
Drake.
There are descendants Of Sir Francis
Drake in Bucklngham-the wife OF Il.
NJ. Miles (who was Martha l.. Drake
and three others. The one mentioned can
be addressed at Glenmore post-ofiice,
Buckingham county. Va. Mrs. Miles was
a daughter of James Drake, who was
born in Powhatan county. Her grand
father was also named James Drake, who
resided in Powhatan county, but was said
to have lived on the Eastern Shore prior
to his removal to Powhatan.
GLENMORE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
wARRENToN.
Cattle Trade--seriousiy Hire
Itxfous and Personal.

wARRENTON. VA. February H.
fcnecial- 1-Four carloads Of cattle have
arrived here this week. Last week lS
cattle were sold here.
MIR. w. II. Clatterbuek has bought .
toin,ne the Bethuns farm on which he
viii build q residence
" Captain 4. Utterback. an old resident
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

8 out and put above II for 1t, and then
take tens from z tens. getting tens;
second, we may add l ten to tens, get
ting tens. and thus take the 1 ten and
tens from tens at once by taking ?
tens from tens. The first method is
called the new method, and is more easily
explained by objects. The second method
is the one generally used, being less liable
TO mistakes and better in practice, and
is the method used successfully In the
Richmond public schools after trying the
first.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

n the BABY IL Cutting Teeth
for children teething. II soofhss the
child. softsns the gumR allays all pain.
cures Wind-coitc, and d the bsst remedy
for diarrhosA twenty-five cents 8 bot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
One Of your correspondents asks II there
are any living descendants of Sir Fran
els Drake. This writer knows the post
office addresses of over 100 of them, and
Will send them to party wanting to know
IL he or she will address
/. N. SCARORA,
care OF postmaster, Rocky Mount, n. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
Mathematical Problems.

10 the EdltOr OF the Dlspatch.
Please solve the following example: /
bought one pound OF calomel at cents
a pound (avolrdupois weight. and sold
il at Is cents a pound (apothecarys
weight, how much did l gain?
Valley Mills, Va. a READER.
One pound avolrdupois contains 7,cos
grains (apothecary); one pound apothe-
cary contains $50 grains (apothecary). He
pays cents for 1000 grains. He gets
for the 1000 grains 10 cents for each 5.76o
grains in 1900 grains. or Xxi S4-1H,
equalling Is 1l-iSth cents. Hence he gains
IS ll-isth cents minus . cents. or
Is 11-4Sth cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

to move the circles 80 that when they are
all in place each column win add ND a.
no matter which way you ada 1t can be
done. but 1 am afraid you win have to
carry the combination in your head, II
you do u without the diagram here given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
You will please insert in your paper the
following query. and oblige.
Will some successful teacher give his
or her method--one that has proved sue
cessful-how and why you borrow and
carry In process of satisfaction? In 60
doing you will oblige, j. L. L.
Mearsville. Va.
~ We cannot take 7 units from 2
q units, so we take one ten-units-
from the 8 tens, and add the 10
Is units to 2 units, getting IL units.
We then subtract units from II
units and get units. Now one ten may be
taken away from eight tens In two ways
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
WIZ you kindly suggest through your
columns treatment Tor expulsion OF
worms from horses? The case In point
has Tor three years resisted a number
OF so-called infallable remedies. s.
10 the Editor OF the Dispatch:
own a fine horse. that recently be-
INC Deiio"sed Cor SellasO. a disease,
mink. that comes from too much dry
nay etc. Can you tell me the exact ma
We OF the disease. and what organs II
.liecis and II horse so afflicted suffers
my .ail. and can you suggest a remedy
~ cure! Would appreciate u detailed
''pN' q. s.
IN reply 10 s.: The different varieties
% worms that infest horse require diff
's'sas remedies The most reliable symp-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
DRESS GOODS. .

All the stylish fabrics are to
be had here. Glossy Mohair,
Brilliant Plaids, Stylish Serges,
Dignifed Broadcloths, with
out a desirable style or color
missing.
Spring Novelties in Plaid
and Shepherd Plaid, 121ac.
So inch All = Wool Spring
Serge Suiting, 3712c.
46 = inch Military Suiting,
75c.
4s-inch Spring Suiting, all
wool, 39c.
44-inch Imported Corkscrew
Suiting, SIPS.
Figured and Plain Brillian-
tines in most desirable shades.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

We are selling Ready-Made
Sheets and Pillow-Cases at
such prices as to make home
sewing false economy. Will
give you the same cotton
made up at prices so close to
yard price you ask how it is
done 0
Pillow-Cases, 10c.
Bolster-Cases, 45x72, 25c.
Sheets, 90x90, 4Sc.
Sheets, 72x90, CSC.
Hemstitched Sheets, 90x90,
75c.
Hemstitched Pillow-Cases,
16c.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-11-13
REAL ESTATE SALE.

By virtue of the authority derived
from the instrument executed on jan
uary 22nd, 1896, and registered in Book
No. 80, Page "a, in the office of the Regis
ter for Maury County, Tennessee, the
undersigned will on
Friday, November eth, 1896,
between the hours of IL o'clock a. m. and
II o'clock m, in front of the Court
House door in Columbia, Tennessee, sell
at auction, to the highest bidder for
cash, free from equity of redemption,
homestead and dover, the following
real estate in Maury County, Tennessee,
to wit:
Lot No. 6 in the subdivision of the
Colored school property at Columbia,
Tennessee, plat of which is registered
in Book U, Volume 3, page $50, in the
office of the Register for said county.
Said lot is bounded on the North by a
40 foot street, running from Anderson
street on the East, to Graham street on
the West; on the East by Lot No. 7 in
said plat; on the South by Is foot alley,
and on the West by Lot No. in said
plat. Said Lot, No. has a front of 81
feet, and is 100 feet deep, and is same
conveyed to w. ). Rodgers by deed of
Mayor and Alderman of Columbia, Ten
nessee, registered in Book II, Volume 4.
page 149 in the office of the Register for
said county.
STATE BUILDING IL SAVINGS Asso.
Nov. 6-3t BY III. f.. MANNING, SECY.
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OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
Continued from Sixth Page.)
ANDREWS.

ANDREWS, Nov. 10.-Mr. T. G. Wither-
spoon disappointed a large crowd again
at Union Grove last Lords Day.
Mr.. Wallace Hardison will begin
teaching his second term at Union
Grove next Monday.
Mr.. Jim Pope has brought his engine
down from Williamson county and is
going to start soon to running a grist
mill here, and will make feed grinding
a speciality.
We hear many compliments passed
upon Esq. Sanders and his hands for
their splendid work on the new pike.
Mr.. f. M. Vaughn is progressing nicely
with his part of it, also. The citizens
are so much enthused with the good
road question that those living off the
main road are talking of building
branch pixies leading to it. We hope
they will not only talk, but will go to
work, for the two spoken of are the
very worst of roads.
Master Ollie Davis, accompanied by
his cousins Master Henry Davis and
sister Miss Minnie Lou, of Dark's Mill,
and Master Leslie Davis and sister Miss
Eloise, of Columbia, spent from Friday
until Sunday afternoon with his par
.ents.
Mr.. N. A. Nicholson and Miss Mamie
Atkeisson are on the sick list this week.
RIPPLING WAVES.
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TRADE PALACE, T C. PetPi Proprietor

again on my poor, old lonely soul-no
one understands.
"But, my dear friend, am to believe
your peculiar theories carry you serious
ly so far as that?"
II am profoundly in earnest. Ny af
fairs of business are so absorbing that l
candidly can give no time to lovemak-
ing"
"Then you deserve never to get
wife, if you cannot sacrifice your bust
ness for her. Why, lovemaking is the
best part of woman's life. "
"Ah, WE'LL l had expected to find in
you, if not firm believer in my theo-
ries, at least a strong sympathizer. That
settles it. You are the last straw. l
shall never marry"
Alice, of course, might have turned
the conversation into other channels,
but somehow she did not feel that she
wanted to do so.
"Well, supposing, Mr.. Houghton, "
she began, after pause, 81 should say
in the rustic fashion: l love you also
very dearly. 1 am willing?'"
Though she tried to say this with ad-
mirable simplicity her face flushed in
spite Of her,
Houghton noticed the blush, and
straightway became himself excited,
yet without betraying it.
"Good," said he. 81 should say:
And now, if you will excuse me, ]
shall speak with your father. He is
here, / understands
Then, taking out his watch, at is
now Is minutes to TO- Where's your
father?''
II think he is"-- and never, until
her dying day, will she understand how
these words escaped her with such per-
feet inoonsequence-'T think he is in
the library with Mr.. Paulton.
Houghton arose, and, putting the
watch back into his pocket, made as tC
go away.
Miss Coates caught his sleeve. She
was trembling, and the smiles had died
out of her face. Said she; "Oh, Percy
Il mean Mr.. Houghton-don't be sc
foolish. He will think you are insane. u
He drew the sleeve away gently. "Be
careful, Alice" said he. "We are at.
tracing attention. Don't make a scene. y
The next moment he was gone, and
in daze of excitement and confusion
Alice hurried to the conservatory and
dashed in among the palms.
When Houghton walked into the Ii
brary, he found Alice's father and JacE
Paulton smoking and chatting hstless-
ly.
Major Coates, have just proposed
to your daughter, and she has accepted
me. Are you willing we should be mar
ried tomorrow"
The cigar fell from the lips Of the
major, and he looked in blank amaze.
ment, first upon his interrogation and
then upon Paulton, with a slight ques
tioning aspect in the last glance. Paul
ton burst out laughing, and the majol
turned again to Houghton helplessly
and said:
Percy, my boy, have you lost YOU
senses?"
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WERE | BUT HIS WIFE.

We're but his own wife, to guard and to guide
him,
IT'S little Of sorrow should fall on my dear.
I'd chant him my low love verses, stealing be-
side him,
So faint and so tender his heart would but
hear.
I'd pull the wild blossoms from valley and
highland,
And there at his feet would lay them all
down.
I'd sing him the song of our poor stricken is
Till his heart was on fire with love like my
own.
There's a rose by his dwelling I'd tend the
lone treasure,
That he might have flowers when the sum-
mer would come.
There's harp in his hall. l would wake its
sweet measure,
For he must have music to brighten his home
We're but his own wife to guide and to guard
him,
IT'S little of sorrow should fall on my dear,
For every kind glance my whole life would
award him.
In sickness I'd soothe and in sadness I'd
cheer.
My heart is a fount yelling upward forever.
When think of my true love by night or by
day,
That heart keeps its faith like fast flowing
river
Which gushes forever and sings on its way.
I have thoughts full Of peace for his soul to re-
pose in,
We're but his own wife to win and to woo,
Oh, sweet, if the night Of misfortune were
closing,
To rise like the morning star, darling, for
yo1.
MARY Downing in Minneapolis Journal.
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A Chance to Mako Money.

have made 81 $40 clear money in 81 days
and attended to my household duties be-
sides, and l think this is doing splendid for
a woman inexperienced in business. Any
one can sell what everyone wants to buy,
and every family wants a Dish washer.
don't canvass at all; people come or send
out sells two or three more, as they do the
work to perfection. You can wash and dry
the dishes in two minutes. l am going to
devote my whole time to this business now
and am sure l can clear 5000 year. My
sister and brother have started in the bust
ness and are doing splendid. You can get
complete instructions and hundreds. OF
testimonials by addressing the Iron city
Dish Washer Co, Station A, Pittsburg, Pa /,
and il you don't make lots of money It's
your own fault MRS. W. H.
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BUSINESS"

Mr. Percival Houghton was standing
near the door in the Paultons' drawing
room.
Houghton was not very popular
member of his set on account of peril
GUS faculty he had of avoiding all So
cial functions. He was to be found at
the Paultons today-well, if the mat
ter were probed to the bottom, princi-
pally because he was an old friend Of
the family and Jack Paulton had re-
minded him he must not send refusal
at the peril of a serious breach in their
friendship.
Some one plucked his sleeve. 1t was
his hostess.
"You remind me very much," said
Mrs. Paulton, "of statue l once saw
of Achilles, think it was. Why this
heroic abstractedness?"
Houghton had not yet spoken of his
embarrassment when she put an end to
it prettily, sparing him the additional
confusion of an explanation.
Come, let us descend to things more
substantial than dead heroes, if not less
poetical. l have pleasant surprise in
store for you.
"Indeedp'
"Yes. Let me fetch you to an old
friend Just returned from over the sea
Miss Alice Coates. "
She conducted him to the damsel in
question and left them together.
"I'm heartily glad to see you again,
Miss Coates, said Houghton, trifie
awkwardly.