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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Miss Shapiro Awarded s1,775.

BALTIMORE MD. October 11.-(Spe-
va. who sued Nathan Rosen, a cloak
manufacturer OF this city, because he
broke off his engagement 10 marry her.
was awarded LIS to-day. The case was
heard I'm the Court Of Common Pleas last
week, and in his testimony Rosen stated
that he had broken the engagement be-
cause Miss Shapiro had a fiat foot Later
Rosen remarked that he did not know
what love was Martin Lehmayer. a
prominent young member of the bar. very
skilfully conducted Miss Shapiro's suit
The original amount asked for was s.. .O00
Rosen's attorneys. Messrs. Steiner & Put
zel made a motion for a new trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
YELLOw-FEvER At BALTIMORE.
II Develops on n Steamer from San
tiagO de Cuba.

BALTIMORE, October 11.-Emil Gran.
a fireman on the Norwegian steamer
Somerhill. Captain Davis. which ar
rived here on Saturday last. has devel-
oped mild case Of yellow-fever, con-
tracted in Santiago de Cuba, from which
port the vessel sailed. He has been
placed in the hospital at quarantine.
Aside from a case OF malarial-fever,
there is no other sickness aboard the
steamer, which will be thoroughly fumi-
gated. and detained at quarantine for
several days before being allowed TO un-
load her cargo of iron-ore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
MONTAGUE IN WYTHE.
Speaks Over Two Hours-An Impress
siye Effort.

WYTHEVILLE. VA, October 1l.-(Spe-
cial)-To-day has been field-day for the
Democrats Of this section, who assembled
to hear Hon. Andrew Jackson Montague
speak. on account of other important
pressing engagements Judge William F..
Rhea was prevented from coming. The
speaking was I'm the Church-Street opera
House. 1t began at / o'clock. and Mr.
Montague spoke until after 3. In the main
his speech was devoted TO national ques-
tlons, principally the one of finance. His
audience was large one. composed OF
the representative people Of this and ad-
joining counties. He was literally ap-
plauded throughout his speech, which was
purely argumentative and entirely free
from abuse of any kind or of any one.
Mr.. Montague is a finished, polished ora
tor and he made a lasting impression
upon his large audience. II is confidently
looked for good results to follow IT on
November I'd.
The Republicans had speaking in the
courthouse by local speakers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
More Lynchburg Bank officers In
dicted.

LYNCHBURG, VA, october n.-(Spe-
cial. THE grand jury investigating the
Traders Bank failure adjourned at late
hour tonight. In addition to the indict-
ments against Cashier Stearns. reported
in another telegram, three indictments
each were found against the following
officers of the defunct institution: James
Hancock. president; B. f.. Hughes vice
president T. Emmett Connell, teller, and
w p. Roberts. director. The indictments
charge the parties with receiving money
on deposit, knowing the bank TO be in
solvent. The action OF the grand jury
has created a sensation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

Newport News Company Receives
Amounts Aggregating S212,S5O.

WASHINGTON, d. c., October H.
The Navy Department to-day authorized
a number of payments upon naval ves-
sells in various stages of construction.
The Newport News Shp-Building Com
pany received the thirteenth payment on
the battleship Kentucky, amounting to
SCI, 800; the seventh payment on the bat
tleship Illinois. $3.50; the thirteenth
payment on the battkship Kearsarge.
ScT 700
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Chenp Excursions to Richmond, vfn
Chesapeake and Ohio Hy.

Cheap excursions will be run into Rich
mond on Saturday. October 18th. from
Howardsyille and intermediate stations
on James River Division, and also from
Gordonsville and intermediate stations on
main line. on account OF Buffalo Bilrs
performance.
Schedules are so arranged as to give
ample time i'm Richmond. Full informa-
tIon can be had of Chesapeake and Ohio
agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
TILLMAN IN COLUMBIA.
He Goes There for Special Medical
Treatment.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. October 1i.--Senator
Tillman arrived in Columbia this after
noon from Trenton, his home. He is suf-
ferlng from catarrhal jaundice, and came
here for treatment by physicians who
had attended him during his term as
Governor. His condition is not serious
at present, though he evidently eppre-
hends that IL might become so. He was
too Ill this evening to receive callers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
The Finest Carpets

manufactured in the United States are
the Lowell Bigelow, Hartford. Axmin-
ster Body Brussels. Moquette, and Nsi-
vet and these are now all carried In
stock at Meyers. Sixth and Broad. This
Carpet Department OF Meyers aas
grown so extensively In assortment ana
sales II has been necessary to add the
basement as a salesroom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

The sale OF the Ford property on Broad
street between Seventh and Eighth streets
and the tobacco factory on Twelfth street
has been postponed TO Thursday, October
H. 1897, at same hour. See advertisement
auction head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Steamship He.peride. Ashore.

NORFOLK. VA, october 1.-THE
steamship Hesperides is ashore on Outer
Diamond Shoals, of Cape Hatteras. and
the vessel will be total loss, with her
cargo of pig-iron. She. was bound from
Cuba for Baltimore, and struck the shoals
coast so thick that the crew were not
taken OFF until late yesterday evening.
after they had been clinging to the wreck
for several hours. There Is no hope OF
saving the ship. although tugs viii at
tempt the task.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Special Rates 10 Lynchburg, via q

For the Lynchburg Fair Association
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway will
sell tickets from Richmond TO Lynch
burg, Va. and return october 1ith 20
18th. inclusive. with final limit OF Ocfo-
ber 18th at rate OF sk35, including adj
mission 10 the Fair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Bri,ain,s Great Labor Trouble.

LONDON, October 1.-THE secretary OF
the Federated Trades Committee, COM
prising thirty important industries, an
nounces that the Executive Committee
has definitely decided TO call out all of its
members In sympathy with the struggle
OF the engineers against their employers
on Friday next, when, II is estimated
that total OF 600 men will be out or
work on account Of the great labor dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

For the Norfolk Driving Club Fair
Association the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway are selling tickets from Rich
mond TO Norfolk. Va, and return. in
Guiding admission, at rate OF s.. These
tickets will remain on sale until Octo-
ber 18th. inclusive. and bear final limit
NJ October l6th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

ASG0srURA BIrTgRs are endorsed by ell the
eading physicians aud chemists for their puri-
Ay and wholesomeness. Beware Of counierfeits,
ana ask for the genuine article, prepared By
Dr. J. q, b. siegert q Sons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
The Jefferson Orchestra

is now open for engagements for con-
certs. germans, receptions, marriages,
etc. G. A. THILOW, Leader.
No. 2O5 east Marshall street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Money 10 BE senator at Once.

JACKSON, MISS, October i1.-Gov-
ernor McLaurin wired the Associated
Press tonight. from his home in Bran
don. that he had appointed senator-eIect
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

Hernando DeSoto Money as United States
Senator. to I'LL the vacancy caused by
the date OF Senator J. z. George, whose
term expires In 1895.
Senator George having. before his
death. declined to again become can
dldate for the high office. an election for
the regular term was necessary. and the
Legislature. after long deadlock, elect
ed Mr.. Money for the regular term. begin
ming IN 1899
MR.. MONEYS CAREER.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. october u.-Mr.
Money represented the Fourth District of
Mississippi in the lower house OF Congress
I'm the Forty-fourth. Forty-ffth, Forty
sixth. Forty-seventh. Forty-eighth. Fifty
third, and Fifty-fourth congresses. In
accordance with the practice OF the Mis-
sssippi Legislature OF electing a sena-
torial successor two years before the term
begins. Mr.. Money. at the last meeting Of
that body was chosen TO succeed Senator
George for the term beginning March 4.
1899 Since the death Of the latter. 1t has
been generally understood that Mr.. Money
would be appointed to fill out his unex-
pired term.
Mr.. Money has been In Washington
during a greater part OF the summer un-
der treatment for an affection Of the eye.
He has greatly improved, and expects to
leave for his Mississippi home in few
days.
The new senator was born In Missis-
sippi August 6.1939. and Is a graduate In
law He has taken considerable interest
in the Cuban question, and last spring
made an extended visit to the Island Tor
the purpose of making thorough study
of the conditions there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
The Weather.
WASHINGTON,

FL WASHINGTON, october L.
IPAIN Forecast for Tuesday:
For Virginia-Rain. followed BY
clearing weather: south 10 west
winds; cooler Tuesday night
For North Carolina, South Carolina, and
Georgia Threatening weather and local
rains; southerly winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was warmer and partly
cloudy. The sky was clear at midnight.
State of thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
800.
October sunday Outings, Via G. n o.,
TO Old Point and Norfolk. on sun
day. October 17th, 2lth, md 31sts

Leave Richmond on above dates at $50
A. NJ; returning. arrive at Richmond
9P. NJ
The continued success OF these high
class outings warrants their continuance
through the month OF October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
The Proprietary Associations Meet
Ing.

The Proprietary Association met at IL
A. NJ. and again at p. NJ, and the drug
gists assembled first at $50 o'clock In
the evening. The Proprietary Associa-
ton was called to order by President
Thomas Dolibar of Boston, and the secre-
tary Mr.. James Neemlng, OF New York
called the roll. The attendance was un-
usually large for an initial meeting. and
much interest was manifested by all
present in Mr.. Doibar's address. which
treated OF the history growth, and work
of the organization. The treasurer's re-
mort showed the association to be In an
exceedingly healthy condition. and was
received with many expressions OF plea
sure. Secretary Neeming also submit
ted his report showing that the associa
ton is doing more active work than ever.
A recess was taken for luncheon. and
AZ o'clock the body reconvened and
business was renewed. The committees
10 visit the retail drug associations
throughout the country reported that
wherever they went the most cordial feel
ing existed for the Proprietary Associa-
ton and It's members. and the Committee
on Transportation reported progress In
their efforts TO obtain a more just clas-
sification for the goods manufactured by
the associations members. A plan to
prevent the cutting OF prices OF proprie-
tary articles was suggested and referred.
but this will be q feature Of to-day's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
The Druggists Meeting.

meetings. and the body adjourned untu
$50 o'clock this afternoon without taxing
action on II.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27

who picked it up and brought it to
Skykomish. There it was skinned.
The claws were taken by some of the
other fremeu and engineers, who had
watch charms made Of them, which
are very attractive and look some
whatlike heemblem worn by Knights
Templars.
"The beast was still alive when the
men of No. 4o8 discovered it, but its
hind legs were cut off, and when the
men got down to investigate, they
kept at a safe distance until it was
known to be dead. In fact, Foreman
John c. Wright would not go near it
until he had emptied couple of
chambers of his revolver into it. Then
they fastened it to the COW catcher
and took it to Skykomish. This is
the whole story, and ] can assure you
/ do not want to pass through another
such experience.
Engineer Depew is fine specimen
Of manhood, and his statement that
he felt frightened is not looked upon
here, where he is known, as any ex-
preston of cowardice. Depew is FIVE
feet six inches in height, weighing
40 pounds, and is we'll known as the
champion of the oppressed or weaker
side in any dispute that calls for his
action. His record as an engineerhas
on many occasions shown him to be
a more than ordinarily brave man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27

The sundry civil bill carrying $751;,
600, 900, passed the house.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27
Protection of Game.

The Philadelphia State board O.
game commissioners has drafted g
general game law to take the place Of
the various local laws for the protec.
ton of game. The fines collected
under the law are to be for the use Of
the game commissioners. One tea
ture of the bill is the prohibition OF
hunting on Sunday, under a penalty
Of $25, and the protection Of song
birds, their nests and eggs. The
English sparrow is one of the few
birds which is an outlaw. 1t mnst
take care of itself, as the law offers
it no projection. II the English spar
row wad sensitive bird it would re-
turn to England.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27

The boy whose business it was to
answer the telephone rushed into the
room OF the senior. Just got a mes
sage saying that your house was on
fire." he said Dear mep' returned
the senior partner in bewildered sort
of way. II knew my wife was pretty
hot about something when left home
this morning, but didn't think it
was SO bad as all that. Chicago
Post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27
Collections Slow.

The black-browed man struck his
hands together fiercely and cursed be-
tween his teeth.
1.-The world owes me living!' he
exclaimed.
The pale-whiskered man with a
pocket tull of bills looked sadly at the
anarchist as he passed by.
Collections are slow with you, too,
are they ?" he asked. Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27
La Grippe.
Some Recent Reports Concerning the
Ravages of this Prevalent Disease.

DIR. Hartman is constantly receiv-
ing letters from all parts of the Unit.
ed States from people who have suf
fered from it. The Doctors remedy,
Pe-ru-na. If found to be of great value
in the treatment of this disease. N
N. Coons, Monmouth, H., writes
Last fall was taken with la grippe
and was unable to do my work.
consulted several OF our best doctors
but found very little relief saw
one of your advertisements and con.
cluded to give your Pe-ru-na trial.
/ bought two bottles and was sur
prised at the good it did me. / used
it all and bought six more bottles and
was soon able to go back to my work.
l think your Pe-runa is an excellent
medicine and / have recommended it
to others" Geo. w. Norman, 253I
Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, Mimi.
was also cured of la grippe with Pc
ru-na.
Many cases of cures of la grippe are
recorded in DR.. Hartman S latest book
on chronic catarrh and catarrhal dis
eases. The book contains Ga pages,
instructively illustrated. 1t will be
sent free for a short time by The Pc
ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company,
Columbus, Ohio.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27

E. f. Turner, of Compton, Mo.
writes us that after suffering from
piles for seventeen years, he com
pletely cured them by using thre,
boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
1t cures eczema and severe skin dis
eases. L. G.. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27

Another View.-"Don't you think
it would encourage men if they could
read their obituaries while they are
alivel" mo; they would get so con-
ceited that we couldn't live with
them. Chicago Record.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION
CAN BE CURED.
T. A. Slocum, M c., the Great Chemist and
Scientist, Will Send Free, Three
Bottles of His Newly Discovered
u n1ali aa n tara

Remedies to Sufferers.
EDITOR HERALD;-I have discovered
reliable cure for Consumption and all
Bronchial, Throat and Lung Diseases,
General Decline. Loss of Flesh and all
Conditions Of Wasting Away. BY its
timely use thousands of apparently
hopeless cases have been cured. So
proof-positive am of its power to cure.
that to make it's merits known. | will
send, free, to any afflicted reader of
your paper, three bottles of my Newly
Discovered Remedies upon receipt of
Express and Postoffice address. T. A..
SLOCUM, M C. .98 Pine Street, New York.
When writing the Doctor, please mention
this paper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-02-27

1t is surprising what a 'wee bit o.
a thing" can accomplish. Sick head
ache, constipation, dyspepsia, sour
stomach, dizziness, are quickly ban
ished by DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Small pill. Safe pill. Best pill. L.
G. Matthaei.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12
WOMAN's BEST FRIEND.


Balm of igs has effected marvellous cures where
al other means hav. failed One SO mt box of
this wonderful remedy IS sent free of charge 10
every woman who will take the trouble 10 write
Tor It. with the fullest assurance that IL will bring
health and hap mess II directions faithfully
followed The Balm is not taken internally but
is applied directly to the affec ell paris, and the
treatment Ia fatty explained by u lady who was
herself cured by Its use. IL a diseases that
come under the head of Female Weakness, and Is
an iniaIbi remedy for Plies in both male and
female. y o physician IL necessary: ladies can an
ply the Balm In the privacy OF their homes
Read the following extract from o ter written
by MIS- ~. g. Lewis, OF Sioux City, Iowa who
suffered seven years with large hbroid tumor
ard failing OF the womb:
LAS my case was considered such q hopeless one
my recovery has caused considerable comment
among the physicians here, since I am tod ,y A
Wei and sound woman. again repeat thar Rain,
OF Figs has saved my life and ieeI IL my iuty 10
assist IN spreading its merits widely as possible
IA know that there Is no suffering woman hat
who Can be cured IL she will only this order
ful medicine"
1t costs nothing to test he merits OF ,his great
remedy wish all ladies 10 know that am man.
Balm OF Figs. and a. proof of its wonderful merit
A'f gladly send TO any lady one so cent box free
and 1 will say that there ia no case of psfnf,i
Periods, Leucorrhoea. Dispiace meats or Iryegu
isIties but what IL will cure. This ia no ouack
doctor remedy or humbug II restored me 10 ner.
feet health after ali Other means had failed and IL
endorsed by many ladies here In Seattle 1 shat
be- pleased TO have ytu call. send .-cent stamn
and VIII send n box OF the remedy free and yrita
You fail particulars. Addresses
Mrs. Caroline Rose, Seattle, Wash.
424 Belmont Av.
Remember-Baim Of Figs Cures.
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- have contained Suggestions
W a,,s the result CT adding 10 she
-. - ss,,.sFs nv wears of experience IN me
-. ssrartmeut the best OF theSe sas
.-.,a.s osse from the outside mas pro
$3.50 er.A ssrs.S If notes that Will niaAe
uusso ,'s,,4sr 10 the overhurdened en-
H.e - narks and naoney-changfng m
s,ituticns. nr,ct;rauy
ss.harrb the designs have pfac'i.ai.s
49,, .s..isea ,,poYl and will take the Si apo
- ~ = !. h.,,,a The new bills viii not De
80 80. r,vru,ation for several months.
. go o,,, of new money Is neces-
80 - sis,xr rroress. and il Is well Iof
$50. ,,ap that II is so. The engraving
- t-s,,s,s States bits, in the elaborate
s..,,a- tba, Is necessary. is not Work
- - 80 - NJ weeks but of months IL
LII ,,r,ba blv be at least six or eight
- before the engravers Will nave
.,,,s,sy their work on the new oiits,
s.sa f,,rther time will elapse before tney
80 - n~sntsd and dried ready for circu-
,s-i,r n is possible that before thas
- - the Man of Secretary Gage Is car
- an, ,bsra will be a revision ana until
.a,,o,, ~ ,s,s naner currency OF the coun-
49, r-ha Man of Secretary Gage antiei-
-ates sucb a change in a measure ahu
e., he easily adapted to il. III the exist
,,,s- GOWNS of paper money should be done
a xTay with nv congress. and In their place
~i,,r,e Glass of government notes supsu-
,,,tsa resting upon the combined soio
a,a silver reserve. the design drawn Tor
,h,a secretary will be applicable. ana eacn
design can he put to use
Tbs uniscation of the paper currency
will simply do away with the necessity
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12

may not seam very important matter 10
the average citizen. but nevertheless 1t will
cause deeper wall to be heard in the
camp of the counterfeiters than anything
else about the new bills. For years ex-
perts have been wrestling with the prob
lem of how to assure the instant detection
of the absence of silk threads, peculiar
ity of genuine notes that couEterfeiters
have always had trouble with. Experts
have agreed that this white space on the
green hack OF the bill will effectuaHy solve
the problem, as the absence of the threads
is plainly noticeable on the white space.
Since 1t became known that the treasury
officials contemplated changing and i'm
proving the paper currency. the depart
ment has been inundated with all kinds
of suggestions, most of them Of the freak
variety and nearly all coupled with the
assurance that the writer associated with
the moneyed men of the country and knew
sthat his suggestion embodied the consen-
sus OF opinion of those who would have
the chief handling of the bills. Some of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12
NEW DESIGNS FOR NOTES
ARE SIMPLE AND PRETTY.
The Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Describes the Forthcoming Changes Colors
TO Aid Bank TellerS


denomination of one dollar the seal will
be red, on the silver certificate blue. while
for the treasury notes some other color
will be chosen. This will BE q distinct
advantage 10 those whose work IL Is 70
count large sums in bills. as all notes or
one denomination will be the same gen
eral design. and the character OF the
note will be determined by its color. since
all notes Of class viii be uniform.
1t has been decided with regard to the
back of the notes TO have them nearly all
alike. Green will continue to be the pre-
vaiiing color, so caat the time-honored
name of "greenbaexs," by which the
Americans have been accustomed 10 re-
fer to their paper currency, Is in no dam
ger of being retired on pension.
One very marked improvement that the
new bill will have in comparison with the
old is that on the broad expanse of green
there viii be large white space. This
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12

horses are sent. I'm turn. for periods of two
or three weeks together. They are unshod,
turned loose in good pasturage. well sta
bled at night, and receive their wages-a
measure of grain-the same as when work.
ing. The animals enjoy themselves inn
mensely. and the beneficial results are TN
mistakahly apparent. This is a praisewor-
thy movement, from every point OF view
and ought 10 be generally encouraged. II
work horses have their vacations the sys-
tenn may be extended 10 take In various
classes of human toilers who have not hlth-
erto known the meaning of green fields and
pastures new. II would be simply an ideal
condition of things If vacations long and
frequent, could be made compulsory for
certain seif-advertising novelists. sensa-
tionai preachers and mastery politicians
whom the public know and would willing
w permit TO take a rest.