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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
THE MEDIC.iL CONGREss.
Eminent Practitioners Meet on Mexican
>OIl-LAhY rhN-icIans.

Eminent Practitioners Meet on Mexican
>oil-Lady Physicians.
CITY or MEXICO. Nov. 2I-corres-
pondence u the Southern Associated
Prcss.-The second Pan-Amorican Medi-
cal Congress. held In this city on the 18th.
18th, 18th and 18th Of this month. created
quite an unusual interest there. and gave
rico 20 the display Of unbOunded h0spi-
tally and fratonal feeling. u Us difficult
TO say whether the giycrs or the recip-
tents OF the many good things provided
were the more plcased-al appeared
equally delightful From every point or
view the congress was a success and the
opinion OF the United States medical men
Is that the MeNicans more than main
tanned unrivalled reputation for hospi-
tally TO strangers.
The programme was n very lengthy one,
the official list consisting Of i95 pages.
From this an idea may be formed or
the enormous scope OF the subjects taken
In hand. The president OF the congress
was Or Manuel Carmonay Vale. Tho
vice-presidonts included thirty-siX Ameri-
can doctors. ninety-thrce dcxlcans. and
doctors OF other nationaliues The pres
ence OF six American lady physicians was
nm interesting feature OF the proceedings
So far AS Spanish-American people were
concerned As yet we have no Mexican
lady doctors. but inasmuch AS quite re-
Gently a young lady has been admitted
10 practice al the bar OF this CITY, INC
innovation in the legal profession wiz
soon doubtless be followed by similar
one in the medical ,,,.s
among the prominent men OF ths 'n'1eu
states and Canada who attedied Were
DIR william Pepper. Of Philadciphla' ,'ne
prcsident Of the FIRST Pan American sisu-
'.a1 ,-ongresg). Or. :. Ceilings. OF Hot
crr,nor Ark: Charles A. Treade, OK
f,ern' H. lee johnson. OF Washington,
u. c. Albert Nandcrvcr, Of New YORK
DR. Sarah Hackett Stevenson or 'ni-
cago. first cousin OF Nlce-President Stew
onson.: DR. Emma II. Culberson. wee
resident OF the Academy OF Medicine. OF
Boston; and Mrs. Or NJ \. Smith sur
eeon OF the New England Hospital Tor
Children.
on the 18th instant actual work was
commenced and large number Of papers
were read and discussed In the various
sections. dentistry being included. The
two most eminent Mexican doctors. La
vista AID LeccaJa took an active part In
the proceedings.
ON the 18th instant another series OF
papers were discussed and experiment in
Intestinal surgery performed on dog
ty DR.. Frank. Of Chicago.
On the 18Th instant the proceedings
were continued and In the evening tho
doctors and friends were given recep-
ton at the City Hall. many prominent
people being present.
The 18th. finished the work and AT night
tho Congress was formally declared
closed by Minister Barranda.
On the same day the President and Mrs.
Diaz entertained the visitors al the his
toric castle OF Chapultepe.
ihe mex, meeting OF the Congress will
be held In Caracas. Venezuela, during the
s>As. 1893.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

Counsel for J. Yost have applied for
a mandamus 10 compel the State cam
wasting Board 10 count Tor him the votes
returned for Jacob Nost' in Bucking-
ham county. which they refuse 20 90,
thus giving Flood plurality in the
Tenth district. II the votes returned
for Jacob Yost are counted Tor j. Nost
he will be elected by about 10 majority.
As 1t Is so plain that Jacob Nost and
j. Yost are one and the same person,
and in view OF the fact that the tickets
were in reality printed y. Yost," It Is
difficult TO conceive the reason for the
action of the canvassing board in an
nounclng Floods election. as Congress
will undoubtedly give Yost the seat at
its first session after next March. we
do not commend such clubbing. and
hope the matter will be adjusted without
an appeal 10 Concress. Every one con-
demned the contest mace by Hoge al
the previous election. and this case Is
even worse than that. Let us have
everything fair and above-board. and
when a man. though Republican. is
fairly elected, give him his seat without
unnecessary frauhle.-Bedford Bulletin.
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and fixed his punishment at twelve years
i'm the pcnitontiary. II is learned that Two
or three of the jurors were at hrst ID
favor of innicting the death penalty
Patterson killed Stallirgs by literally
cutting hum TO pieces with an axe. inc
murder occurred out i'm field, ana there
were no eye witnesses TO II.
parkerson confessed 10 the killing, but
declared that he did St i'm self defence.
a feud had existed Tor sometime be-
tween the two men.
OTHER CASES.
At this term OF the court the case Of
the Commonwealth VS.. Harrison Tor
felony was nOile prosecuted. Reuben
Williams ,coloreD was convicted OF
house breaking and larceny. and his pun
ishrncnt fixed at thirty days in Jail with
~ fine OF s.. J. NJ Bottoms. charged
with carrying concealed weapons. was
discharged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
WELCOME 10 4 PASTOR.
Epworth League and Young Peoples I'm
ion IraterniLe.

CREWE. VA, Nov. 2S.-Speciai.-A
special service was held at the Metho-
dist church here last night under the
auspices of the Epworth League, for the
purpose OF welcoming the new pastor.
Rev. ). r. Koutten.
The league attended In body, ana
wore their colors. The league choif
furnished the music. which was excel
lent. Mir. Hiram Bur,hcider Hresided
over the meeting Mr. G.. \. kohinette
led i'm prayer, and short addresses or
welcome were then made 10y the following
persons. Mr.. Il. >. Harlan, president
OF the EpwOrth League, IN oehat OF the
league, Mr.. j. 4. Ncwbih president
OF the baptist Young PEOPLES Union IN
behalf of the Union and tie Baptist
church. Rcv. S. q. Hutton, IN behai
OF the Presbyterian church; Rev. j. {.
REYNOLDS. IN behalf OF the CHRISTIAN
church: Dir. c. Il. Kruse, general sec
rotary Of the Y. NJ. G. a., IN behali OF
that organization; Mr.. Sterling Boisseau.
I'm behalf # the Episcopal church; Mr
J. l.. Bingley. in behalf OF the Metho-
dist church.
The Epworth League extended the
Hantist Young Peoples Union an inNi-
t3ti9n TO attend the meeting in body
and help TO welcome their pastor. Ihey
did SO. wearing their colors.
The speeches OF welcome were inter
spcrsod with music. II the close or
these speeches. Rev. Mr.. Routten maze
"a few very appropriate remarks.
A large crowd was present. ana the
meeting was a really delightful one.
The members OF the Methodist church
also gave Mr.. Routton big pounding
last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
THE CITY OF PETERSBURG
PRFPtFtTlONS 10 RECETTE REg
nm. HOPE AT IHE J. ". ca.
Parkerson Gets Twelve Years In the Feni-
itentiary for the Murder of staihnEs'
Other Criminal Cases.

PETERSBURG. Va. Nov. A-SpeciaL
Rev II. NJ. Hope. who has been elected
General secretary of the Young Men
CHRISTIAN Association. in this city, Will
enter upon the formal discharge or MS
duties as such ON next Monday. IL is
proposed 10 have some time during next
week a formal welcome 40 MIR. Hope "1
the rooms of the association, TO which
the public viii Doe invited. There VIII be
short addresses ana refreshments VIII I've
served.
Rev. j. A. stir. tho incoming pastor OF
Wesley NJ. j.. church, arrived mere I"al
nleht. and WAS accorded most hospl-
table reception al tho church parsonage
bv his congregation. Not only had tne
parsonage lCen handsomely furnshcd,
hut the larder had been abrndanty
supplied.
Kev h. NJ. Peterson. who az the re-
cent session OF the Virginia Conference
was assigned TO the pastoratc OF llsh-
Street church. has arrived here, ana VIII
enter upon bis pastoral Work IN tils city
tomorrow.
SERMON TO MILITARY.
Rev. John lal0ut. rector OF Grace Epis-
copal church. Will preach special ser
combcr 90 The Petersburg Grays and \.
i. Hnl Rifles The music will be furnish
Cd by "a supplied choir
The annual Thanksgiving service or the
Junior order United American Mechan-
les viii Doc held GO Washington-Street
Presbyterian church tomorrow night.
when special scimon viii bee preached
ny the pastor Rev. S. Is. VIM.
Rev Pcyton h. lloec. D.. H.. Of Will
..r.. fHr.Tr
Rev. j. w EosCbro. ID. D.. pastor of
Tabb- street Presbyterian church. during
the past week in series OF meetings.
LETT for home this mofnins.
The public schools of Petersburg and
the Virginia Normal and COLLEGIATE Inc
sututc. which have been closed since
ThanksrNing-Day viii reopen on next
Monday.
The present warm srap Viii cause a
heavy loss 10 those farmers in the adja-
cent counties who have killed their boss.
Mr.. H. D. Beyille. of Dinwiddle county,
who was in TIE city to-day. told me that
he was afraid hc would lose over one
thousand pounds OF hog meat.
Air. w. c. Avaut. of Washington, u.
e. will address the mems meeting in
the rooms of the colored Young Mems
Christian Association to-moifo" after
noon.
Miss Lena Randolph. of Richmond, who
has been on "a visit 90 Miss Bessie cooke.
has returned home. accompanied hy Miss
Willie Cooke
Miss Lizzie Plummer. who was taken
suddenly ill "a few nights since Is I'M
proving.
Mrs r. NJ. billiard. OF Blackstone is on
a visit 10 her brother. Mr.. G. 4. Epes.
on Washington street.
Miss Nora Walton and Miss Agnes
Ipes. who have been visiting friends IN
Richmond have returned home.
judge Timothy Rives OF Prince George
county was in the city to-day.
PARKINSON SENTENCED.
The County Court a. Surry has been
engaged most OF this week in the trial
OF the case OF the Commonwealth VS..
w. i. Parkerson. for the murder OF
Joseph stallings on the eth day OF Sep
TENDER. The jury found the accused
guilty OF murder in the second degree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
MfNISTLRS 1ND LIIMEN MEET,
Interesting Discussions Of Various sub
ject--An Jnprovoked Assault.

iect--An Inprovokcd Assault
PETERSBURG. VA, Nov. 2s.-Spe-
cial.-The Ministers and Laymen's meet
ing began at Central Baptist church. In
Dlnwiddie county. of which Rev. l.. *;
Nelson is pastor. Rev. j. ii. Newplll
and Rev. l. \. Pitcher. ID. D'' were tilS
VISITING ministers. Mr.. }. 6. Duane. OF
Cut-Rank church, formerly member Oh
the LEGISLATURE OF Virginia, was electeu
chairman OF the meeting, ana MI. bal 1On
Stcrne secretary. -,. ,,.l-,
conducted by Or. Pitcher, and the con-
creation having increased, the pro-
gramme was taken up ana the SUBJECT,
Christian Growth and the Best Means
OF Promoting IT,. was discussed. Auui.ss-
- were made by Rev. J. n. Newbill, Mr..
j. q. Duane. and Or. Pitcher.
The congregation steadily increased
ana at the bounuful dinner the people
me afternoon exercises consisted Of
two discussions, Difficulties OF Young
Converts and the Proper Attitude OF Pas
tor and Church Toward Them was as
cussed by Dr. Pitcher. Rev. Mr.. Newbill,
and Mr.. X. 5. Gresham, one OF the ued-
"Fiash Light on Brazil as a Mission
Field" was presented by Rev. Mr.. New
bin in an entertaining and instructive
manner lie had map OF SCUM Amer
lea. drawn by himself, and pointed out
our mission station in Brazil. Io-mor-
row afternoon other ministers viii prob
ably bo present and other subjects dis
cussed.
Rev. W. A. Barr. OF Suffolk. who Is
TO deliver the address before the Brother
hood OF st. Andrew Of Petersburg, al 81.
Paurs Episcopal church tomorrow al
ternoon. arrived here tonight.
lanes Hill Eddie Davis. and Joe Knox
(negroes) aged sixteen and seventeen
years respectively were arrested this
afternoon on the charge Of feloniously as
saultipg Robert Cuthbert, son OF MIR.
OF Mr.. Conway Reese. The latter was
quite painfully cut on the head. The
assault was a most unproyoked one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

TO return. None now doubt that he own
ed trunk and knew what was I'm H.
rom papers left I'm the car after tho
explosion IL was learned that the owner
OF -o trunk was a negro preacher by
the name Of Y. II. Jones. and that he WAS
member OF the Epworth League and
several other orders, but no trace has
been gotten Of him since the explosion.
Sho-.I Dee be caught. he would bee dealt
with according TO the law. Judge Fen
tress counsel for the road, In discussing
the matter said that II Mr.. Henry should
die the owner of the trunk would most
certainly bee guilty of manslaughter. Bat
while his injuries are painful, they ara
not serious. Tie is resting easy. and Will
be ont as soon as the wounds from the
bullets shall have had time 10 heal up
Memphis mmerCial-Appcal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

Not Satisfied with the yerdict-second
Crop of Apples.

GLADESBORO. VA. Nov. 27.-Special.
The trial OF Thomas Webb. murderer or
Chap Combs here few weeks ago. end
ed to-day in a verdict OF murder IN the
second degree. and he is TO so 10 the Stale
prison for eighteen years.
The verdict does not give satisfaction
generally, as il was considered murder in
cold blood. according TO the first evidence.
There are apple trees IN this ncighhOr-
hood now bearing new crop OF apples
They blOomed the latter part ol the
summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
4 SOCTfL Event.
Brilliant Reception by Mr.. and Mrs. W. Il.
Tyler.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Nov. 2s-
Special-The most prominent social event
OF the season was an elegant reception
last night by Mr. and Mrs. Walter T.
Tyler at their elegant home. bright
Side" The reception party consisted OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler Mrs. Charles Fer
guson, Of Baltimore. mother of Mrs.
Tyler and a number OF society young
ladies Of this city The grounds and
house were beautifully and tastcfullv
decorated with cut flowers. growing
plants. and electric lights and many col
Ored effects. The reception lasted from \
10 10 l.. NJ. and WAS followed by dance.
There were about two hundred callers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

Pulled Overheard and Drowned-Eev. j.
{. Gray Resigns.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Nov. 2S.-
special-Fire last night destroyed three
barns and a corn-house on a farm about
three miles I'm the country, belonging 20
III. Henry Danucul of thls city. Among
the contents of the barns consumed was
a quantity OF pr0Vendcr, tools. farming
implements. wagon. harness. ninety bar
rcls of corn. and five milch COWS The
horses were saved. The loss is estimated
at 5000. with bat little insurance. It's
origin is thought 20 be incendiary.
Mr. Clifford Wikersou was drowned
this morning AZ Wlkcrson's Wharf on
the Rappahannock river while fishing.
During the dredging he became cntdnelcd
i'm the ropes and Was pulled overheard
The deceased was about forty years old.
ard leaves a wife and three children.
Rev. John &. Cray has resigned the
pastorate of Trinity church. Of this city,
lie has received a cali 20 Elkton, Md.
which he Will probably accept. Tho res
ignation Will take eject January lst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

The Prince and Princess 81 Wales. who
were tho guests Of tho Duke and Duchess
Of MARLBOROUGH az Blcuheim Palace for
the past week. have taken their oepar-
ture from Blenheim. Their royal high
nesses we're escorted from woodstock 10
oxford bv the Oxfordshire Hussars and
a detachment Of the local Yeomanry
corps. The military was headed by tie
Duke Of Marlborough in his capacity as
lieutenant of cavalry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
Inhrn Rnrham 10 NarrY.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Nov. 2S.-Spe-
cial Invitations are out for the marriage
Of Hon. Thomas J. Barham. judge OF the
Corporation Court of the city Of Newport
attractive and popular young lady Of Cui-
pcpcr. va. The wedding VIII take place
40 ego o'clock on Tuesday. December Sth,
al the Baptist church IN Culpcper, va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
Aggregate ........... SiOS7i,0iO l5O145S5a
No REAL LOSS.

The grand aggregate is S2.3iS55N,o'l' as
compared with s2,39e. 7Ol.GSS. for the fiscal
year 1895. While these figures show am
apparont loss of more than fifty millions
OF money. the department officers say
that as q matter of fact the loss does
not now exist. Many millions OF gold went
abroad prior to the closing Of the last
fiscal year. thus showing an unflvorable
balance. hut il IS claimed that since tho
inflow Of gold has required. and the i'm
ROTATIONS here grown this money with
a considerable addition thereto. has come
back 10 the United states.
Tho net proceeds of the national bank
notes redeemed during the year were
SI0l.s9l.0 ops. the largest amount for any
hie period i'm ten years and, with the
exception Of three years, the largest since
1872 The cost for the redemption of ma
tional bank notes has been assessed
AGAINST the banks at the rate OF Sll2 l-2
per $1,000.
Tile appendix contains a large amount
of new matters Of interest 10 bankers
and students of finance in tabular form.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

John r. Dix. was instantly killed near
Mountain Hill Pittsylvania county. ON
Thursday afternoon by the accidental
discharge OF a gun. Young DiX's face and
head were terribly lecerated, and ac died
almost Instantly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

PETERSBURG. VA. Nov. 2S.-Spc-
cial.-Mr X. W Clements. a widely
known citizen Of Dinwidde county. was
stricken with paralysis last evening His
entire left side is affected. Mr.. Clements
IS largely engaged in the saw-mill bust
ness in DinWiddle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29
Shocking Accident.

DANvILLE. VA, Nov. B.-Spscial.-
Hurley Dix. the eighteen-year-old SON Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

United States notes.
Treasury notes or
1880 ..................
National Bank notes
Gold certificates.
silver certificates 80.
Currency certificates
Total paper............
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

Total metallic. ,sso,os7 O5l ;5ss.25s.ss4
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-09

of said promissory note from said Novem-
Der IL, 1896, to December 30, 1896, the day
of sale hereinafter mentioned, making the
full sum of $2,623SS, which will be due
on said day of sale: Now, Therefore, IN
consequence of said defaults and IN order
to raise money to pay said Indebtedness
and, pursuant to the terms, conditions
and provisions of said promissory note,
trust deed, bylaws and the statutes IN
such case made and provided, and also
pursuant to a resolution in the premises,
of said association, passed at regular
meeting thereof, held at Santa Fe, N. M,
October 8, 1896, the said The Mutual
Building and Loan association OF Santa
Fe, New Mexico, by George W.
Knaebel, it's duly authorized and
empowered agent, attorney and
solicitor does hereby give pubic
notice that, at the front door of the San
ia Fe county court house, in the city and
county of Santa Fe, N. NJ, on Wednesday
the Goth day of December, A. d., 1896,
at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
it will expose at public auction for cash
to the highest bidder all and singular said
ten shares of stock, (being of the par
value of 5000 per share,) and also, all and
singular said certain lands and premises,
described as follows, to wit: All the fol.
lowing described tract or parcel of land
in the county of Santa Fe and territory
of New Mexico, more particularly de-
scribed as follows, to wit: All that GER
tain piece or parcel of land situate, lying
and being in ward No. /, precinct No. 3,
city of Santa Fe, county and territory
aforesaid: Bounded on the north, by
public street, known as Manhattan ave-
nue.; on the south by lands of the Grie-
Cos and an acequia regadera; on the east,
BY lands now or formerly, of Orelimina
Berardinelli di Napole one, (at one time the
lands of Francisco Montoya;) and on the
west, by lands, now or formerly, the
property of Felipe Alarid and Ramon
Rodriguez; measuring from east to west,
on the north side, one hundred and TWEEN
ty.two feet and six inches, more or less
on the south side from east to west
one hundred and eighty-six feet, more OF
less; on the east side from north tc
sonth, two hundred and eight feet, more
or less; on the west side, from north tt
south, two hundred and thirty three fee
and six inches, more or less; being all thu
property then, at the date of the deliver.
of said trust deed, occupied by the sait
parties of the first part as residence
yard, garden and orchard.
Dated Santa Fe, N. NJ, November "a
1896.
The MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN Asso
CITATION OF SANTA, FE, New MEXICO.
By GEORGE W. KNAEBEL,
, Its Agent, Attorney and Solicitor
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-09
After Frost.

AIUer r FObCs
When the leaves are off the bushes an the quails
An the hickory nuts are fallin an the papaw's
good an ripe,
An the twigs you step SO careful on are sure
to snap an crack.
An you whistle to the setter an the squirrel
Jaws you back
Oh, them's the kind o. days fer me to meet
the risin sun
With huntin boots an trousers an double bar
relied gun;
When the woods are full O happy sounds Of
every sort an type,
An the leaves are off the bushes an the quails
begin to pipe
There's kind O. freelike feelin broken loose
inside O. you,
An you want to holler awful. but you know
you dassent to,
Fer the frosty woods is allus full o skerry
hearted things,
From the fussy little partridge, with Its wh1z-
Yin, whirlin wings,
To the leapin long cared cottontail, at goes
a-skippin hence,
An the frisky little chipmunk on the top rail
OF the fence,
Where he giggles till he doubles up as If he
had the grippe,
When the leaves are of the bushes an the quails
begin to pipe.
There's sort O. dreamy sadness, too, Teller
often feels,
With his gamebag full O. pheasants an the set
ter at his heels,
As he plods across the medders at the settin O.
the sun.
An he thinks o. them dead pheasants at the
bangin Of his gun,
An he has some queerish notions bout the
souls o. birds an men,
An the happy huntin grounds ats in the ever
lastin "when."
Fer he's marked the day behind him with an
awful ugly stripe
When the leaves are of the bushes AN the quails
begin to pipe.
Edwin g. HOPKINS
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-09
Ten Thousand Suicides.
More men murder them

selves than are told OF in
the papers. A hundred men kill them
selves by overwork, overworry, neglect
of health, to one who uses pistol.
A man has a little trouble with his
head his stomach, his nerves-he doesn't
sleep we'll, or feel well, and he doesn't
pay any attention to it. He loses flesh
and strength and says: "Bye and bye :"
he will take vacation.
He lies to himself.
What he needs is tonic, blood
maker, nerve builder. He needs DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It
is the most wonderful health maker i'll
the whole world. 1t puts the entire body
into good order. 1t begins on the diges--
ton. Makes the appetite sharp and
strong-helps to digest the food renders
it easily assimilable-puts blood making,
blood purifying properties into it. Sends
It tingling into every fiber of the body.
Puts cushions of flesh all around the
abused nerves. Brings healthful, restful
sleep-makes solid hesh-makes a new
man of you. -,
If your druggist is honest, he will rec
ommend it. If he is not, he will try
to sell you something else.
Neglected constipation will soon make a mar
mot worth his salt" A listless .salow. billion:
| man, continually suffering from headaches ano
heart burns is unfit for business or pleasure, DR.
| They are tiny sugar-coated granules. One :" Pei
LET Ills gentle laxative and two mild cathartic
| They never cause pain or grippe. Druggists sci
them.