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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31

Those who admire the sweet traits or
NV character have been frank 10 tell
me that l am not a songster, and that
7 have no ear for music. The first state
ment may be true, but the latter l deny.
can hear a brass band as far Off as
any man. know-especially II it's a
colored band AS for singing, / admit
that there are other things l do better;
hence at church. 1 abstain from entering
NV baritone into the vocal potpourri
so well calculated TO arouse sleepers.
But. oh! the unspeakabe difnculties
which accompany my not singing. Every
old lady In the congregation pokes
hymn-book at me. and TO each and every
one of them l have 10 extemporize a
chaste speech OF thanks. expressive OF my
iov az her kindness. AS soon as the
HYMN begins the worthy sister In front
of me. apparently observing through the
rear of her head, perceives that | am not
Joining I'm the song. and pokes her little
book at me. My wife, who has heard
me sing. and who once belonged TO a
Conversations party in church choir
looks sarcastic all over. for she prides
herself on her musical talents and brags
about II by comparing her abilities TO
mine.
IL I refuse the hymn-book from the
sister In front, the ancient dame behind
begins her. attack. whereupon. without
actually telling her that don't know one
note from another, / say that l am not
singing, but that / am unexpressibly
obliged. Whereupon the Argus-eyed
Dorcas at my right. who has ere this
calculated the exact cost of my wife's
dress. assails me with fiank movement.
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Triunph.


PuDlshed by request)
The dawn came in through the bars OF
the blind
And the winters dawn is gray
And said However you cheat your mind,
The hours are flying away.
ghost OF a dawn. and pale and weak
Has the sun heart, i said,
To throw morning flush on the cheek
Whence fairer flush has fled?
AS n gray roseleaf that is fading white
Was the cheek where | set my kiss;
And on that side of the bed all night
Death had watched, and l on this.
I kissed her lips, they were half apart,
Yet they made no answering sign;
Deaths hand was on her failing heart,
And his eyes said: She is mine.
/ set my lips on the blue-vened lid.
Half yelled by her death-damp hair;
And oh. for the violet depths IL hid,
= And the light longed for there.
Faint day and the fainter life awoke.
And .he night was overpast;
And ] said: Though never in life you
spoke.
Oh, speak with q look at last!
For the space of heartbeat fiutterec
her breath.
As birds wing spread to fee;
She turned her weary arms TO Death,
And the light OF her ewes 10 me.
4-.a.-aa---.-- II. c. RUNNER
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A Catastrophe.
Harper's Round Table.)

CHarper's Round TableD
The train was roaring along about forty
miles an hour, and the conductor was
busily punching tickets full Of holes. when
a little. thin old man who sat in one OF
the corner seats plucked his sleeve.
Mister Conductor, you be sure and let
me off at Speers Station. You see, this
is the first time l ever rode on steam
cars. and / don't know anything bout
them. You won't forget IT. eh?'
"All right sir; / won't forget"
The old man brushed back a stray lock
Of hair, and. Strengthening himself. gaZed
with increasing wonder at the flying land
scape every now and then eXclaiming
Gracious" by gumi" etc.
Suddenly, there was crash, and after
a number of gymnastic moves that made
him think of his school-days. he found
himself sitting on the grass of the en-
bankment alongside the track.
Seeing another passenger sitting a short
distance away, patiently supporting va
rious parts Of the splintered car across
his legs. he inquired:
rs this Speers Crossings
The passenger, who was drummer
and not altogether new to such happen
ings, replied, with smile, although in
considerable pain:
mo, this is catastrophe"
as that SOP he irritably exclaimed
"Now. l knew that conductor would put
me off at the wrong place"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
PECULIAR P0IS0NS.
GENER ATED IN THE HUMAN BODY.
The Result OF Imperfect Digestion
OF Food.

OF Food.
Every living thing. plant Or animal
contains within itself the germs of GER
tain decay and death.
In the human body these germs Of dis
ease and death (ca,led by scientists
Ptomaines) are usually the result Of inn
perfect digestion Of food; the result of
indigestion or dyspepsia.
The stomach, from abuse, weakness,
does not promptly and thoroughly digest
the food. The result is a heavy. sodden
mass. which ferments (he first process
of decay, poisoning the blood, making il
thin, weak. and lacking in red corpuscles;
poisoning the brain, causing headaches
and pain in the eyes.
Bad digestion irritates the heart
causing palpitation. and finally bringing
on disease of this very important organ
Poor digestion poisons the kidneys,
causing Brights disease and diabetes.
And this is so. because every organ
every nerve depends upon the stomach
alone for nouHshment and renewal, and
weak digestion shows itself, not only in
loss OF appetite and flesh. but in weak
nerves and muddy complexion.
The great English scientist, Huxley
said the best start in life is a sound
stomach. Weak stomachs fail TO digest
food properly, because they lack the
nroper. quality Of digestive acids Qactic
and hydrochloric) and peptogenic pro-
ducts; the most sensible remedy in all
cases OF indigestion is 10 take after each
meal one or two of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets because they supply In a plea
SAINT. harmless form all the elements
that weak stomachs lack.
The regular use OF Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will cure every form of stomach
trouble. except cancer of the stomach.
They increase flesh. insure pure blood,
strong nerves. bright eye, and clear
complexion because all these result only
from wholesome food, well digested.
Nearly all druggists sell Stuart's Dys-
nensia Tablets at 80 cents. full-sized
package. or by mail. by enclosing price
10 Stuart Company. Marshall Mich; but
ask your druggist first
A little book on stomach diseases mall
ed free Address Stuart Company. Mar
shall, Mich.
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THE GRIP.

IL is gratifying to the faculty that
the percentage Of the cadets who were
attacked by the grip was very small.
l believe there were not more than
thirty out OF the 320-odd students. The
examinations have just closed, and were
more satisfactory than usual. There
were fewer absences and fewer failures
than in former years at the intermedi-
ate examinations. The second term
commences on Monday. Several ad1i-
tional new students have arrived. Mr..
w. r. Bush, who recently took
charge Of the institute mess, is giving
very general satisfaction The man who
fills this position does not lie upon a
bed of roses. yet Mr. Bush seems to
have commended himself TO all.
Our people have missed for the past
month the sprightly weekly, the Blacks
burg Post. Its editor and propre-
tor, Mr. Emmett Price. explains its nom
appearance by the fact that he, as many
another good man. has been i'll with the
grip, but announces that It's appearance
will In the future, Dec volente, be regu-
ar.
Miss Bessie Wiley, formerly of Blacks
burg. but now residing in Salem, Is visit
ing Blacksburg. as the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. W. +. Henderson.
IL is reported that Mr.. Giles Henderson,
Of Roanoke Valley. is quite ILL., He is a
gentleman of elderly years, but one of the
most prominent citizens on this side OF
the county. IL is hoped that he will soon
be restored TO his usual health.
Mrs. John r. Johnson. of Christians
burg, IS absent on visit to her sister-in-
law, Mrs Walter Douglas. of Philadel-
phia, and will be away about month.
Miss Mary Phlegar, of the county. left
this week to pay a visit to her sister,
Mrs. Crosby, of Chicago.
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Portrait of Benuregnrd.

Some time ago. p. p. Carter. a Viz
ginia-born artist, but now living in
Georgia, painted for the city of Charles
ton 5. c.. a splendid portrait" ful
length, of General =. G. II. Beauregard.
IT now hangs i'm the historic Council
chamber Of Charleston, with Hays, Cal
houn's. Vanderlyn's, Jackson's, and other
ful-length portraits of memorable
worthless; and lit compares favorably
with any of them" in beauty and fidelity.
The artist, also, first painted a half
size copy of his admirable Beauregard
(which served as a model for it," which
Is now i'm the possession Of well-known
distinguished former citizen Of Charles
ton who is, commissioned to dispose Of
it to some proper public depository. II
has been suggested that it would be a
highly attractive addition to our Con-
federate Museum or 10 the Westmore-
land Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31

Keep up hope. There are
thousands of cases where re-
covcry from Consumption
has been complete. Plenty
of fresh air and a well-nour-
ished body will check the
progress of the disease. Nu-
tritious foods are we'll in their
way, but the best food OF all
is Cod-liver Oil. When
partly digested, as in SCOTS
Emulsion, it does not dis
turb the stomach and the
bodysecures the whole bene-
fit of the amount taken. Ii
you want to read more about
it let us send you a book.
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THE Y. VI. c. A.

The Young Mems Christian Association
of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute vii
send delegation to the twenty-tirst
annual convention of the State, TO be
held i'm Petersburg in February, begin
ming the 4th Great interest is taken in
the association here and I'm consequence,
it is in a fourishing condition. Bible
classes, well attended and conducted by
the students themselves, by the instruc-
tors, and by the members Of the faculty,
are held weekly, and are a source Of
benefit both to teachers and taught
serving at once to bring all concerned
into a closer bond of union, and to in
crease the interest in the study of the
Bible and the practical knowledge Of It,.
Rev. Goodrdge A. Wilson, pastor OF
New Providence church, Rockbridge coun-
ty. is expected here on Monday
night to conduct a series of meetings in
the Presbyterian church, in conjunction
with the pastor and aided by the minis
ters Of the town.
Rev. j. NJ. Holiday and family, re-
turned this week from a visit to Mrs.
Holidays father, Mr.. Davis Ayres. OF
Salem. Mr.. Holiday leaves to-day. how
ever, to install Rev i. w. Irwin as
pastor Of the Radford churches, but will
return on Monday
Instructor r. W. Drinkard, who has
been confined TO his bed for some days
with a severe attack OF the grip, Is,
am glad to say. out again. and his
congenial self once more
Instructor John w. Stull took advan-
tage of the cessation I'm college daily
work during the examinations to pay a
flying visit home. and is at present
there, but will return in time to resume
work next week.
Colonel William w Pathan who also
succumbed TO the all prevailing grip. has
so far recovered as to be able to re-
sumo his duties.
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SCOTT & BOVINE, New York
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Cards, Bill-Heads. Statements, Letter
Heads, Note Heads. Circulars Handbills.
Dodgers. ETC., printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give you
good work at same prices you pay FOR
inferior work. Send US your orders and
we VIII guarantee satisfaction In every
nartie,Ar.
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BLACKSBURG POINTS.
THE COLD WAVE, SUFFERING, AND
CHARITY.
The Young Mems Christian Assoc
citation Of the Institutc-Much In
terest Tnken-The Examinations
PersonaI Notes.-The Sick.

BLACKSBURG, VA, January 3o.-(Spe-
al)-Not since February. 1895, have we
experienced such a spell Of weather as we
had here on Thursday last. The register
ing OF the thermometer, 3 degrees below
zero, did not at all indicate the severity
Of the weather, since high, cold, north
west wind prevailed all day. and the
snow blew in binding clouds, adding.
perhaps 10 degrees to the intensity OF
the cold. There has been great suffering
among the poor people, who. expecting
a mild winter, had taken no precautions
against such spell. However, 1t has
been but an additional exempliiication OF
the truth OF the proverb, that man
extremity is Gods opportunity; for kind
hearts, actuated by that brotherly love
which Is higher than the heavens and
broader than the ocean, came to the
help Of the sufferers, and homes in which
there was no fire, no raiment, nor food,
have barrels OF coal, warm garments,
and a generous supply OF meat flour,
ETC., and then, too, the rattle OF the ice
wagons, and the many songs Of the ice
gathers remind one that many dollar
has gone into pockets which bad, 1t is
more than likely, been strangers TO money
for a long time.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
The Dreaded Consumption
Can be Cured.
7. A. SioeuE,, n. G., the Great Chemist aEA
Scientist, Will Send Free to the ac-
flletcd, Three Bottles Of Xiv New.
iy Discovered Remedies to
Cure Consumption ard MI
Lung Troubles.

Confident that he has discovered q reli-
able cure foy. consumption and all hrCn-
clial, throat and lung diseases, general
,lecln and weakness, loss of flesh and ~
conditions of wasting, and to make it's
great merits known, he will send, free,
three bottles to any reader OF the Trie
Democrat who may be suffering.
Already this ''new scientific course of
medicine has permanently cured thon-
sands of apparently hopeless cases.
The Doctor considers it his religious du-
ty-a duty which he owes to humanity
to donate his infallible cure.
lie has proved the dreaded consumption
to be y durable disease beyond any doubt,
and has on file IL his American and Eu-
ropean laboratories testimonials Of expert
ence from those benefited and cnre1, in
all parts Of the world.
Don't delay until it is too late. Con-
sumption uninterrupted means speedy
and certain death. Address Il. A. Sloculn,
NJ. G., % Pine street, New York, and when
writing the Doctor, please give express
and pOstotlice address, and also mention
reading this article in the True Democrat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16

OF cultivation blessings o. ""''r
pure and grateful, in its Sp"riinS
springs and creeks; blessings OF
balmy air and beantlul|a landscapes;
blessings for tie agriculturiSt. hor-
ticuIturiSt, winc-grower, and man.
uf,cturcr, whether Of textiles, I'M
plemcntS, or vehicles; all going to
waste unused and i'l-app!ied, or not
applied at all. And one may say
without fear of sucresS!Ul cOutra.lic.
ton, that ali Of these unused tl'ouS-
ands and tensoitIOuSands Olva|neS
are the rcSultof Il sleepy, indiifer-
cnt and lazy state Of mind that has
wrapt this people in Il vrritablc
cloak of inertia and scIl-satiSIac.
ton.
If this state continues, we will
be left far, far behind tho age,
c!inging fast to Tie rags OF the
most uncnterprising aud thriIt|cSs
population, whose past history as
Senator Hill so APPLY says, elias
left no mark of proEresS or ADVANCE
mcut in the thousands of years OF
it's existence"
When men like Stubbs, Lee and
Bowl, EumOnds Of Baltimore,
Merry ct Iowa and II host Of others
meet together on our $ vi AM! ut our
capital 10 light tho fires Of enter.
prise and push our car Of State
on to development, wealth and pros
perity; let no citizen, who aSpireS
above the horizon Of his own little
selfish daily avocations, tail to be
present to lend his quota OF interest
and enthusiasm, at this meeting OF
Jan. q, Is and 2Slll at Baton
Rouge.
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mated by Mrs. Y. 4. Converse, fell
10 the lot Of Miss Cucilc Brooks.
Another handsome cake, donated
by Chancellor Commander }. Miller
and Vice Chancellor L. &. [lochen-
del, was voted TO the most popular
young lady in town. Misses Co.
rhine Harrison and Cecilc Brooks
were he contestants; the former
being the successful one. The net
proceeds OF the entertainment were
about 32A0, S253.?5 having been
taken in from AL sources. We con
graduate the knights upon their
brilliant am! Successful rntrrtain-
mrnt, and trust that things will
continue to work together ''ior The
good OF the ORDER"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
Contributed
Meeting ofAgricuItural Society,"
AQuestion of 0t Ess& At " ms:

scented TO the citizens OF the State
and Parish in the columns OF this
paper to-day.
The question is, Will the people
of this state, and especially of this
parish, align themselves with a
moving age, All age of progress, Of
push, enterprise and successful
competition; Or will they permit "
few localities in the state, less ia
vored by Il thousand fold to double
and even quadruple the value. of
property of all sorts, especially
land, by the development o. their
own resources through the aid OF
capital and population from the
North weste
HWest Feliciana has 10 equal in the
blessings bestowed by u benefcent.
Creator,--blessings Of its deep
soil that lies beneath the surface
skinned by a sloveuly system
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
Sheriff Sale,

State of Louisiana Parirh of West Fclic!-
ANA, 18th Judicial District Court. l..
NJ. Mumiorh VS. JEFF Hamilton.
BY virtue OF II writ Of ii Ii. to ne direct
ed from the court aforesaid in the above
entitled ana numbered cause have seized
and will otter for sale at public anrtion t.,
the highest bidder, at the late residence
of .)cH Hamilton known as the Green Oak
plantation, on
Saturday, Jan. 80, 1897.
at the hour of II o'clock Il. NJ. the follow
ing described property to-wit:
One black mare mule, one Cuu horse
and ten head of cattle.
Terms of of sale cash with the benefit of
appraisemcnt.
J. II. CLACK,
Sheriff.
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rS*g E,..s:.
Twice 4 Week
C0urier-J 0uynn|
81 A YEAR.
Q3oued Wednesday and
Saturday Mornings.

Beginning January !, 1887, the Weekly
Courier~,jo'1rnal was changed to the Twice.
a-Weck Courier Journal. The Wc'lnes-
day paper will be devoted to news and
political topics. The Saturday issue will
10 devoted to stories, miscellany, pic
lures, poetry, etc.-a perfect family paper.
Each issue will be 6payes, .or II pages !;
wcelz-an increase OF two pages |. week,
10l pages or s32 columns !: year.
The politics OF the paper will not be
changed, ANA the battle of pure Democ-
raey and truo Democratic princi pies will
be continued successfully in the future as
i'll tho past. Mr.. Henry WattcrSon will
write on political and other topics Of the
day.
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And P'easurab'a
Entertainment.
The Long Promised Expose Of
lle.Sitse Splitting Degree,
the sc. A. p" comes
off with eclst.

The veil was torn from the secret
orders 10y The grand expose OF the
6. a. T.. that !auGhahIe side degree
Of the knights of Pyt|i"s, which
came nff Thursday night, Jan. 18th
ut Pythi#n Hall. a large audience
of nearly 400 persons rewarded the
projectors OF tie entertainment 10y
their presence aud laughter. The
programme (a copy of which is APP
pended) was irrcsistihly funny from
start to finish, and kept the house
in " roar. THE officers and mem
hers OF The lodge sustained their
parts we'll in every detail, while he,
who l'nd the difficult role ofthe can
lidate for initiation, EtaStuS Mar
in*;'nke DInwit!'iic Jones, Was Sinp-
~ perfect, displaying just the right
proportion OF tinl!s'ity yet trustful
daring, earneStnrnS and humility.
This part was filled by Mr.. Dan
Levy, and the young gentleman
certainly deserved the praises he
received, for his excellent acting.
The attendants, McSsrS. Il. L. Tai
bert and Bernard Tentsc}, men O!
wclI-known weight and standing
were equally good in their parts
Not least among the hits of the
evening Was the humorous address
of welcome by Judge }. J.. Golsan.
He 1eeIinSIy referred to the snS-
picion with which lodges were re.
garded by the feminine pant Of the
community. Much marital intrlici
ty, said the Judge, was laid 1T the
closed door Of the lodge room. He
thonght the present expose would
do much to diSarm feminine }reju.
dice and convince all OF the harm.
lessneSS of the diversions of secret
societies. Continuing however he
was obliged to admit that "the
Iodge' did furnish ~ ncvcr-fail-
lug excuse to some to get away from
home, and cited an example OF this
in the person Of one Of our leading
men. This brought down the house,
as tie gentleman in question be
longs to every lodge in town. The
evening concluded with q grand
ball which was participated in by
many, and the pper,-whicil WAS
enjoyed by all. There was the
greatest abundance OF meats, sal.
ads, sweets etc. and the reasonable
price at which the ..::ady vendors
offered the supper made it Il great
attraction. a beautiful cake, do
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F or 30days Only

We VIII Give this paper one year
together Will! Il years subscription to
MODES, the new fashion magazine, which
is making such gigantic strides towards
popularity, for $40
The price of "aioles" alone is 81 CO, so
YOU see that we are practically making
you handsome premium offer for 1897.
"lloRe>' is Il practical ur tc~late fashion
book. and worth cyu'y cent OF n dollar.
Subscription to both, must be paid i'll AL
vance.
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Notes and Comments,

The attendants were something
Gr2at in more senses than one.
ON, how that fat did fry!
The secrets oui: "the well known
entertainer OF the public" has
used the 'odGo as an rxcnSo fm II
years to get away from home.
The ladies say that if that is
AL the men do at lmlge-act like SO
many boyS-their objections are
removed.
The original Daniel in the lions
den was nothing tot.
Miss Sharp: Il thought women
are the only ones who ...lliSs don
keys"
Mrs. Chatter Indignantly
"rhiS is all u sllam. My husband
isn't branded at all, because Eve
looked"
The GIaud Surgeon cood grace
any Chirurg'cai College in the couu-
try.
Moses! But the candidate tren,-
hled when the Inner Guard took
hold of him.
The goat was alive, and being eS
peciaIIy groomed for the occasion-
nIany hours and cusS words having
been spent in getting the kuckIc
DurS out OF his coat-prcscnted u
distingue appearance.
Deputy.S|critf S. Layergne was
delegated to say 'llats Off to the
ladies, but heing IL bachelor he was
most afraid.
The Mrulligan Guards played
havoc with the girls hearts, all be-
ing like their leader reis-istleSs.
And the music of the Ct. A. p.
Band. The melody on a stock farm
could not snrpasS it.
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YrcSpaSS Notice.

From and after this date all hnnt,,
Of Of any kind on the Am5rosia Indenna1'..aass
Plantations is positively prohibited " ""S
penalty OF tresrassnS. ANY one f%m "I''er
these places without permission , ";,, On
considered tresp"ssing, and prosecnt.d Y Y
tho full extent Of the law ~ %
$. y. BARRnm j
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$40 Reward $40,

s,rayrl or stolen, during Christmas
week, from n. ii. Burrows place, l bay
lclsr, Ii hands high and black mare
,1,a, Trace marks on each. A reward Of
ten dollars will be paid 1or their return to
i. |. BARROW.
WcyanOAc =. o., La
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RICHARD BUTLER
HrNSDaSS NGtino

Hunting Of amy Kind on Croa.
plantatI'n' likewise seining, is posii %e1
prohibited under penalty OF trrsn I,s.''Ee'y
permission heretofore granted * r', w." Any
vokcd. No exceptions. - now To-
CHAS. II. REEn
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MRS. l. i. MATTHEWS
T reSpaSS Notice.

From and after this date, all hnnt;,.
ana fishing on the Cottage plant |',;tlns
positively prohibited under nr" a11.on ls
tirS'asSlng. Any one found on th;a :, Of
without permiss on will he con.;, ''se
trcspasSIng, and prosecuted to th " t.1
tent OF the law. '"' ''''l ex-
RICHARD BCTIpp