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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
CIGAR FACTORIES oRIPPLED.
Warfare In Cuba and weyIer's EdIct
Cut the Tobacco supply short.

Cut the Tobacco supply short.
Senior Cato, OF Key West, one OF the
leading cigar manufacturers Of that city,
was in Savannah yesterday en- route to
Key West from New York, where he also
has a factory He talked Interestingly
OF the conditions which prevail now with
the manufacturers OF high class cigars
which requires Cuban tobacco.
me continued warfare on the unhappy
island and edict OF Gen. Weyler prevent
ing any tobacco being brought from Cuba
70 TINS country, he says have had the ef-
rect OF very seriously Gripping the indus
try on this side. He states, however. that
some few OF the factories have been eau
tous enough 60 have a good supply Of
high grade tobacco on hand.
Prior TO tire odlct Of Gen. Weyler, many
OF the cigar manufacturers OF America
had purchased thousands OF bales Of
wrappers which they sold again on the
island after the edict was promulgated.
They are now setting up the claim that
they have right to purchase that amount
OF tobacco again on the island and bring
II 10 this country, as the original contract
Was made IN Cuba prior 20 the edict OF
Senior Cato says that In the Vuelta
Abajo region OF Cuba, that section OF tho
island where the finest and most famous
tobacco Is grown. the planters have he-
gun 60 plant again IN the face OF the prob.
ability that the crop will be again swept
away N the war continues. In the mean
time, the Cuban colonies which came TO
this country ana settled IN Florida about
the time the war began are sending to
market some very good tobacco. which
Is bringing high prices and which, az n
substitute for the genuine Cuban tobacco
comes nearer filling the bill than any
other tobacco put on the market with the
probable exception Of the Mexico tobacco.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04
CUSTAvE ECKSTEIN & co.

worked himself in excellent condition. Ed
die Bald Is now In Louisville. and Cooper
will endeavor to push him into accepting
his challenge for a match race. IL was
announced some time ago that Bald had
accepted and the date OF the race was
set for May 80, but Cooper thinks Bald
will try to squeeze out OF Il, and his
trip to Louisville will be to prevent this.
If the race comes of Cooper says that he
sees his finish.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

Duffy street. west. Several days ago
she fell from a piazza, fracturing a hip
bone. Her advanced age and IN health.
with the shock from the fall, rendered
her condition serious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

In the report OF the granting OF a rule
against Mekenna & Welsh by the supe-
rlor court last Saturday in The
case OF William p. Hunter
w. p Hunter. the rule directed The
payment OF the amount involved In tbe
suit, 5000, as the purchase price Of the
property at the southeast corner OF Ions
ana Drayton streets, instead OF the stores
occupied by McKenna & Welsh on Yoek
street which they have owned for saw
eral years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-04

Inc steamships of this company are apS
pointed to sail from Savannah for Balti.
more as follows STANDARD time):
BEKkSHlRE. Capt. ]. w. Kirwan, WE'D
NESDAY, May s. p. m.
ITASCA, Capt. c. James, SATURDAY,
May 8, 11:OO p. m.
d. II. MILLER, Capt. G. w. Bilups.
WEDNESDAY, May z, 2:SO p. m.
And from Baltimore every TUESDAY,
and FRIDAY.
j. j. CAROLAN, Agent,
Savannah, Ca
w. F. TURNER, G. p. A..
A. d. STEVENS, "A. T. NJ
). Z. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices, Baltimore, Md.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
RARE RELICS.
Discovered in the Office OF tho Secretary OF
the Commonwealth.

A number of valuable autographs and
other rare relies were on Friday discov-
cred by a mere accident IN one OF the
rooms in the Capitol building, occupied
NV the Secretary OF the CommC nWeaith.
Mr. l. q. Hankins. the chief clerk OF
that department, while looking Tor GER
tain papers in one of the desks OF MS
ONCE came across some valuable
curiosities, the mentioning OF whlch
might be of interest to the public at
large.
Among the articles found was copy
of the first number of the Maryland
Journal and Baltimore Advertiser, es-
tablished Friday. August 10Th, 1915 al
Baltimore. by w. Goddard. Another re-
markable paper is a copy Of No. Joi OF
The 9Th volume Of 1.-The Western Toie-
graph and Washington Advertiser' pun
hshed in Washington on Monday June
3Oht. 1906 The character OF the paper u
indicated by the words, Free, but not
licentious," which are found Immediate
ly under the title.
in an envelope marked Autographs,
were found a number Of letters ana VS.
iting cards. among them the following:
letter from John Randolph dated
Washington. January. 1924. addressed 10
DR. lanes Jones. at HendersonVilie' NOT
toway county Va: a letter from Govern
or Fauouier. dated williamsburg July
18th 1906 and addressed 10 MI John
RenRer. in Fredericksburg. conveying
Mr. Benger's estate. certhcate from
John Rel. dated December %. 1903, at
testing the fact that Mrs. Mary Stubble-
field was a daughter and heir at law Of
col William Green Munford. The GER
tiacate is attested By Henry Vaughan.
Justice of the peace OF the county Of
Charles CITY.
There are also two copies OF letters
written during the late war. One OF
them is written by Major-General II. ].
Jackson TO Hon. j. +. Benjamin, Secre-
tary of War dated Headquarters. Valley
District, January 30th. 1862: the other one
is from Governor John Letcher to Major
General r.. T.. Lee. dated April 18th,
1861.
Another document Is the following au-
tograph letter written by General r. Il.
Lee TO Governor John Letcher, on No
vember 9Th. 1863
AT its late called session the Legisla-
ture made an appropriation for the re-
lief OF the families OF soldiers. / find
that there Is great suffering among the
people in this region for want of the ne
cessaries of life. The farms and gardens
have been robbed, stock and hays killed.
and these outrages committed, | am sor-
nv to say, by our own army. In some ex-
tent. as well as by the Federals.
II hear of like restitution in Stafford.
where the Federal army alone has been.
Would II not be well 10 forward such
supplies OF -four and mea: as can be oh
tanned TO Culpeper Court House and
Fredericksburg with agents for its dis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Fnlton News Notes.

Mr.. George Med Blake the private sec
rotary of Congressman John Lamb. has
been solicited by his friends here and
elsewaere in the city to run for the office
MIR. Blake is already well known TO
the people Of Richmond.
The concert given at COrcoran Han on
Thursday night by the RoblnsOn-R eams
Combination OF this place, was a most de-
cided success.
The ball given at Donahue's Hall last
Monday night by the young people OF
Fulton was "a source OF infinite pleasure
10 the large crowd present. and was
most pronounced success under the able.
management Of MI Louis Governator.
Mr. and Mrs James NJ. Johnson have
issued cards announcing that their daugh-
Der Miss Katie -. Johnson. viii be mar
ricd TO Mr. Edward J. Cussons. at Mon
umental church at p NJ. Thursday. Oc-
tOber eth.
Congressman Lamb. Of Fulton Hill. has
returned from King William county,
whore he filled an engagement to speak
a few days since.
a favorite rendezvous for the young men
and boys and is Of great benefit to the
young people Manager Crcckmur says
that he has as many attendants as he
can manage at present. and earnestly
hopes for larger quarters In the near flu
ture. In the meantime the rooms will be
renovated and made comfortable for the
winter
There Will be another debate at Denny
Street Methodist church on Tuesday
night next by Messrs. Reams and Crow
der
Mr.. James Hacket is having two new
houses built on Nicholson street.
Director King. of the Denny-Street
church choir. has added n trombone TO
the list OF musical instruments used by
that body.
Mrs. Samuel c. Hatcher has just re-
turned from summers stay up in New
York
Mrs Margaret O,Connor ie i1 at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs Gogan, ll5
Louisiana street.
Mr. f. l.. Powell. Of Engine House No.
s. Is confined TO mis- home by sickness.
The engine for No. station which has
been sent North for repairs. IS expected
10 arrive next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Reams have just re-
turned from their bridal tour.
The pews Of Fulton Baptist church have
arrived. and Il is now definitely settled
nhat the dedication Of this handsome
church building will take place on the
last Sunday In this month.
Rev j. Il. Harrison. pastor OF this
church. will baptize a number of con-
verts at Pioneer chapel. which Is in the
county, this Sunday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

nizes two classes Of pharmacists. the reg
tstcred pharmacist and the registered as
sistant pharmacists II provides for the
punishment OF the violation OF It's various
sections. Under the old law the proorc-
tor OF "a store was llone held liable N he
failed TO keep a registered pharmacist In
charge of his store or drug department,
while under the new law. proprietor as
well as clerk become liable 10 punishment
Violations or this provision are to be pun
ished under the new law with fine OF
from ten 10 a hundred dollars for each
DAY.
Registered assistant pharmacists shall
only be permitted TO he in charge OF
drug store or drug department for six
consecutive days OF for thirty days with
in year. For violations OF this provision
a similar fine Is 10 be imposed. The same
nnes are 10 be imposed, when persons who
arc not registered pharmacists or assist
ants pharmacists. fll prescriptions.
n GIVES PROTECTION.
me new law IS a very important one
for % enables the Board to secure the ne
cossary protection for the public by al
lowing only competent people TO dispense
medicine. The Board is frequently an
noyed by people who try to avoid the pro-
visions Of the law There was for in
FNhlfl n f'iAhlH VdlAN III DoHfi'''f
three times failed to pass the examination
Tor registered pharmacist before 'ns
Board. He then went 90 North CaroliD a,
where he secured q certificate.
Upon his return to Danville he tried 10
have his certificate accepted by the Nir
ginfa authorities. He was arrested for
violating the above law and was compelled
20 employ a registered pharmacist for the
future.
AGAINST ADULTERATION.
The Board is also constantly working
against the adulteration of not only med
icine but also articles of food. and effec-
tive assistance i'm that direction is Given
by the Committee on Adulteration OF the
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association. Of
which Mr. George T. Barksdale. OF Will
liamsburg avenue and Louisiana street. IN
this city. is the chairman. The commit
tee had made number Of valuable
analyses showing the adulteration Of
cream Of tartar. baking powder black
pepper. beef-iron-wine. tincture OF ginger.
mustard. ground ginger. olive oil. bicar-
Donate OF soda and other articles that
are sold at grocery stores.
T--s law referred to above also regulates
the sale OF poison. providing that II must
be sold subject TO the regulations OF the
old law, except that at least two antidotes
must be mentioned on the label The law
also provides that poison IS not be sold
10 persons under sixteen years Of age, ex-
cept on written orders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
NOTORIOUS sMITHERs' PRECINCT.

fused the right Of suffrage. and the letter
and spirit Of the election law OF Virginia
rendered null and void
Minglng in this vision Is a grim and
shadowy procession OF voters long stree
gone 10 be Judged for the deeds done in
the fiesh. torn from their resting places
IN green and beautiful lakewood whose
white tombsiones CLEAN nearby. to again
cast their ballots and DO counted as
seemed best 10 the manipulators within
the little booth. A. whose call their spir-
its had returned from the Vastly deep.
Such i'm brief Is the past history OF
Smither's Precinct. and such has been It's
reputation every since win we will n
not by fair means then by foul" has been
her motto.
ON nearly every election day during the
past decade the place had been scene
OF turmoil. strife and fraud without a
bowling mob fghtirg for the privilege OF
exercising the right OF suffrage. within.
men. sworn 10 honestly and fairly exc
cute the laws. setting them at defiance.
No wonder the very name OF Smither's
Precinct has been a by word and re-
proach n all upright. aw-abiding citi-
zens.
WROUGHT ITS OWN END.
Year by year matters grew worse and
the place became more uncomfortable 10 adj
vocates Of fair elections who were com
PEELED 10 cast their ballots there. until
finally the evil worked its own cure.
petition was prepared and forwarded 10
The Judge Of the County Court. the list
OF names appended being headed by that
of the owner OF the little building. asking
that the precinct be abolished, and that
voters hereafter cast their ballots at
Towards Grove, a few hundred yards
away.
The petition was promptly granted. and
Smiiher's Precinct is legally no more
Legally il has been blotted from the face
Of the earth. but its name and ill-fame
will live on forever. and when the people
OF Virginia shall erase every trace OF
fraud from their electoral system. Smith
er"s' Precinct will be thought Of and men
toned with horror as evidence of the
depthr. 20 which ill-advised fealty to party
cou-- rag otherwise honest men.
4 DIFFERENT SCENE.
Quiet and peaceful is the scene now at
Smither's Precinct. THE sound OF the
saw and hammer resounds within the
walls Of the little shop. and useful arti-
cles are fashioned where political plots
once we're Matched. No more will the
air be troubled by the curses OF baiiled
nd defrauded voters. the dead viii sleep
in peace at Oakwood. but the name OF
the place will survive and Smither's Will
ever be a synonym for all that Is corrupt
in politics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
IN RESPONSIBLE POSITIONS.
Rules and Regulations for Those Who
Pill Medical Prescriptions.
TIE VIRGINIA BOARD OF PHARMACY,
VIII Meet in This city October 10Th for tho
Pa,pose Of Examining Applicants.
Safeguards for the
Public.

The Virginia Board Of Pharmacy VIII
meet IN this city in the Capitol building
on Tuesday. October 18th. for the purpose
OF examining any applicants that may
come before them for certificates Of regis
tered pharmacists or registered assistant
pharmacists. Tho examination will he
continued for several days and the mat
result will probably be made known on
Friday. October 22d
In order 10 facilitate the work Of the
Board an applicants are required 10 sub
nit their applications az least ten days
before the application takes place 10
AIR r. H. Beckwilh. ga Petersburg, the
secretary Of the Board
Two years ago the BOARD passed a reso-
luton requiring applicants TO furnish GER
tain educational qualifications before they
can be admitted 90 the examination. Ihls
resolution was 90 20 into force after Janu-
AIRY j. 1897. and 10 will therefore be car
ried out for the first time "a the coming
meeting. II rs very important that april
cants furnish tho necessary ceruhcate
from the superintendent Of tho punhc
schools which they have attended or from
any teacher OF private school where
they have secured their preliminary edu-
cation.
IN order TO avoid any possible dissais-
faction arising from ignorance OF the
resolution referred 20. the latter IS mere
givcn ln full II reads as follows.
THE RESOLUTION.
In order that the liccntlatcs Of the
Stato Board Of Pharmacy shall in the
future be able to show they are well
qualified 20 occupy and nn the position
demanded from them as thus set forth,
70 Is hereby resolved and ordered
First. That from and after July l.
1895. every boy entering the drug business
Tor the purpose of learning IL and becom-
ing "a Hcentiate OF this Board shall be re-
ouired 10 exhibit to his employer certi-
ficate from O. school teacher or superin-
tendont of schools actively engaged IN
their profession. setting forth the fact
that ne has passed 90 regular examination
IN the ordinary branches Of an English
education. including grammar compost
ton and spelling. reduction. simple and
compound proportion. vulgar and deci-
NAL fractions square root and areas or
roctilineal figures in arithmetic. IN ALICE
bra. elementary rules. greatest common
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

Though the weather was not propitious
last night. n crowd Of people were at the
Auditorium to say farewell 10 wild
oats" which received its last performance
there.
For next week, there will be offered a
great bill of Vaudeviles, and Mr.. ". II.
Mosley. the new stage manager. feels
confident that he has selected the best
people available.
The list of performers includes the Met
ropOlitan entertainers. Gilmore and BOsh-
eli. II. NJ. Herbert. an English character
comedian. and change artist; Orville, the
Walton a comic and acrObatic sketch
team: Miss Jeanette Darlington Il pleas
ing cOntraltO singer: and the Orvlles,
wonderful aerial performers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

OfTreatine Dyspepsia aud Indigestion Is.
Dieting ~ Bsrbarous and Useless Que.

We say The old way. bat really II is
very common one at present time. anc
many 'dyspeptics and physicians as vel
consider the first step 10 take In attempt
ing 10 euro indigestion IS 10 diet. cithss
by selecting certain foods and rejecting
others or to greatly diminish the quaint
~ usually taken: In other words. the
starvation plan is by many supposed te
be the FIRST essential.
The almost certain failure of the star.
walton cure FOR dyspepsia has been prov
en- time and again. but stiii the moment
dyspepsia makes its appearance course
or dieting Is at once advised.
All this Is radically wrong IL Is fool
ish and unscientihc 10 recommend Diet
ing or starvation 10 n man suffering from
Dyspepsia. because indigestion Itself
starycs every organ and every nerve and
every fibre in the body.
What the dyspcptic wants Is abundan;
nutrition. which means plenty OF good
wholesome, well-cooked food and some
thing TO assist the weak stomach TO d.
gest IL. This Is exactly the purpose for
which Stus rts Dyspepsia Tablets are
adapted, and this IS the method by which
they cure the worst cases OF Dyspepsia.
in other words. the patient cats plenty
OF wholesome food and Stuart's Dyspcp-
sa Tablets digest II Tor him. In this
way the system is nourshcd and IN,
overworked stomach rested, because The
tablets will digest the food whether the
stomach works or not. one OF these tab.
lets will digest 5000 grains Of meat OF
eggs.
Your druggist will tell YOU that stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets IS IN, purost and
safest remedy sold for the stomach trou-
nj A
friend for this excellent preparation.
Sold at so cents Tor full-sized package
ar all drug stores.
A little book on stomach diseases mail
ed free by addressing Stuart Co, Mar
shall, Mich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

trfbution to these soldiers families I'm
distress. so az to relieve their wants
during the winter?'
There IL also a bill against the Confed-
crate States. receipted by James II. Wal
ker. for s735.6i.' The bill was for thirty
two barrels and one hundred and thirty
six pounds OF -four. AT 81 30 per bnrrel.
furnished to Captain Frances T. Roberts
at Martinsburg, Va
The envelope also contained visiting
cards from the following military men.
the names being In their own handwrit-
ing: G. r. Pickett, Mai. Gen, c. S. A.:
Dabney II. Maury, Major General. Con-
federate Army; Fitzhugh Lee. Major
General. Comdg. Cav, a. n. Va; r.. ID.
Kilbv. Brig-Gen., c. s. A.
The most interesting article Is a large
piece OF white silk. on which is printed
in black letters President Jackson's fare
we'll address 10 the people Of the United
States The address IS surrounded by a
handsome black border. and in the CEN
tire. on the top OF the address. IS the
American eagle. with the inscription TO
its left New orleans, January S. 1875"
while on the right OF the bird Is found
Presidency, March 4. lSZ9-1s37."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

from the wrist around 10 the little finger.
the arteries and tendon being severed The
doctor took fifteen stitches in the hand,
and left the man able TO move his fingers.
IL seems that Page and his wife are
living apart, and that Page went TO visit
his children, living at his brOthcr-in-ldw s.
house. The brother-in-law ordered him
away and William refused 10 go.
4 fight occurred. in which the brother
in-law Johnson drew q knife. and slashcd
William. William reached around 20 his
hip pocket with his left hand and drew "a
revolver, shooting at Johnson three times.
one OF the balls taking effect ia his
breast.
The ambulance called at Johnson g
house, and the doctor found that the bull
an ir.ch. but had passed out through
Johnsons back. The SURGEON dressed
the wound
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Cltr Hall CONT.

In tho city Circuit Court yesterday
Judgment was confessed in the case OF the
Virginia State Insurance Company
against ". s. and +. G. Atkins for Sl2f5'.
The following suits were instituted.
The Leidgt Carriage Company against
VI. c.. Sutherland: damages $3.50.
Same against !. J. and NJ. y. Suther-
land; debt sl0G.2f.
9. A. Pyle against John p. Tiller; dam
ages $4,000.
Judgments were rendered in the Law
and Equity Court as follows
The First National Bank against James
=. Sharp for 1909 96.
L. NJ. Grihin's executors against w IT,
Bondurant for S5.2i3l
suit was instituted by c. H. Page
against c. a. and James Sweeney. action
of trespass; damages 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Editor of Ionics.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. oct -
Specialize NJ. l.. Haen. OF Texas. has
been chosen editor-in-chisf OF tho Topics
a weekly literary journal published by
tho students al the University OF Vir-
sinia.
Mr. Haeff did some creditable work on
the University Magazine last year and
won the Harrison medal for the best
translation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Meeting United Typothetae OF America. "A
Nashville. Tenn October q, 1897

For the above occasion the Southern
Railway will sell tickets. Richmond 10
Nashville and return at the following
rates: tickets sold Tuesdays and Thurs
days Of each week. si4 for the round-trp
with limit Of ten days. SlS25 sold daily
until and including October 3lst. with
limit Of twenty days S262j sold daily.
good 10 return until November :. 1897
The Southern Railway offers the most ex-
cellert train service and schedules leav-
ing Richmond 1900 noon daily you arrive
Ia Nashville 1875 j.. VI the next day
Leave Richmond 200 A. NJ. Sleeper open
q $50 = NJ arrive I'm Nashville follow
ing morning 6:45. This route IS through
Salisbury aud the beautiful Land OF the
Sky, Asheville Hot Springs Knoxville,
and CHATTANOOGA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

Reduced Rates Richmond To Buffalo. Ny
and Return via York River Line on Ac,
count Meeting of ~. Andrews Brother.
hood.
For those wishing to attend the meeting
OF the Brotherhood OF ST. Andrew al sur.
falo, N. Y. October 18th TO nth. inch.
sive, the Southern Railway announces a
rate Of Sl3 round-trlp from Richmond 70
Buffalo, n. Y, via. York River Tine 10
Baltimore. and either b. & O. railroad OF
Pennsylvania railroad from there on,
tickets TO be sold from Richmond Octo.
Der 18th. limited for return passage ter
days from date Of sale. Train will lea "a
Richmond on that date at 4.30 T.. NJ. con.
meet with steamer az West Point which
Will arrive in Baltimore and connect With
special trains leaving there via h. a O.
railroad at 9:O5 A. NJ. and via Pennsyiva
MIA railroad at S:i5 A. NJ. which Will rur
through 20 Buffalo. carrying through
Pullman Parlor Cars. Tickets VIII be
good returning on regular trains TO Bal.
timOrc.
Besides this being the most desirable
route. involving no lay-overs en- route. II
offers the cheapest rate to Buffalo and
return-Sl8
Any further information desired will bs
c1eertully furnished by either G. W
Westbury. r. =. A.. 92o cast Main street
j. O. Nerser Ticket Agent. Virginia.
street Station. or Richmond Transfer
company, 9o3 cast Main street.