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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
BEDFORD CITY NEWS
GREAT CROWDS ATTEND THE
STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATION.
A Big Wheeling Pnrty-The Last
of the Bank Cnses-Struck by
Lghtning-PcrEon and General
Hriefn
Bricfs.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. August T.
Especial. )-Rarely. II ever. in the history
OF the county have such immense crowds
assembled from all quarters TO attend a
religious gathering as were In attendance
this week upon the session OF
tho Strawberry Association. composed Of
the Baptist churches OF Bedford. Frank
lin. and Campbell counties. a conserva-
tive estimate OF the daily attendance was
400 persons. who went from all direc-
tons in every imaginable vehicle and on
foot. and all expressed much pleasure
at tho religious services and the good
fellowship and noble hospitality extended
to all by the people OF the nelghborhood.
Great numbers went from this town.
So great was the demand for vehicles
on Wednesday that there was scarcely a
wheel OF any description left behind.
A large party from Ms town made the
journey of nearly ten miles on bicycles.
and returned In the afternoon weary
and very dusty. but delighted with the
whole trip. Among the cyclists were
Mrs. Graham Clayton. Misses Frances
L. and Margaret Starr. and Helen Cecil,
OF Richmond: Miss Edith Cobb, Of Ala
bama; Miss Annis Berry. Messrs. o. c..
Bell, Charles O'Hara, w. G. Snead. Of
Lynchburg; J. Parker Lambeth. Of Nor
folk; Frank Hall. II. y. Burks, Jr., j..
s.. Sicer, John Jordan, Marshall Vest,
Hume Dortch, and Landon Lowry.
The ASSOCIATION was held at Peck's
church, which is a new and very pretty
edilice. built mainly through the efforts
Of Mr.. J. b. Gardiner. Of the neighbOr-
hood, who was very radiant at the re-
alzatlon Of his hopes and labors.
Mr.. w. A. Miller Of Lynchburg, was
chosen for the position OF moderator,
and DR.. c. a. Board. of Bedford City,
was reelected as clerk and treasurer.
positions he has held for twenty years.
or more. President +. w. Boatwright
was present and ably advocated the in
terests OF Richmond College.
THE BANK CASES.
BY the action Of the jury summoned
from Radford for the trial Of Mr. j. w.
Smith, cashier OF the defunct Liberty
Savings Bank, reported in the Dispatch
of Saturday. the curtain descends upon
the drama Of the bank cases. that for
| fifteen months have agitated the minds
of the people Of the county. Mr.. II. ID.
Berry. a director, by the testimony OF
the president Of the bank, to the effect
that he virtually controlled its affairs.
was made responsible for the failure.
and indictments, embracing ten counts.
were found against him by the grand
| jury. Tho one upon which he was twice
tried was that OF n deposit Of $40 be-
Ing received when no knew the bank 10
be insolvent. The first trial with o. Bee
ford jury, resulted in a hung jury; the
second, with jury from Charlottesville.
resulted in a verdict Of acquttal, when
| the jury had been out twenty-one
minutes. The third trial was opened this
week upon similar indictment
but after the cases being argued by Mr.
J. Y. Coleman for the defence, was dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
LOUISA LEAFLETS.
Political Aspirants-Pcrsonn of
Land and RecoIIectlons

Told by a Richmond Visitor)
LOUISA VA, August 7.-As the sum-
mer begins to ware. political aspirants
will loom up like mushrooms in the
woods. The sad, sad part Of the whole
business Is that only two candidates can
be nominated in Louisa-one Democrat
and one Republican. There may be a
Prohibition candidate, but l am not al
luding to things visionary. And all the
other aspirants will have to smother
their ambitions. IT'S an awful thing to
contemplate, but # is nevertheless true
We know not how many great orators
and great statesmen are thus relogated
10 the shades of private life-men who,
Z they had only been given an opportu-
nifty. might have settled once and for all
he great problems that have been vexing
The brains OF the nations lawmakers;
and yet have to settle down with blighted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
A Charsde.
Cror tho Dlspatch-)

G'or tho Dlspatch)
Returning from hurried trip
Which 1 had made before
To nv FIRST. I stopped awhile
Upon old EDglands shore
walked along great London's stre4ts
Her SECOND side and strand.
And sought 20 find from every S>.sreo
NV money could command.
The site OF that locality
or which from days OF OLD
traditions OF hiiarity
Have ever since been told:
And been epsbalmed In sparkling VIE
Vpon poetic page.
Ard BY dramatic genius told
Prom many classic stage.
Where In the precincts OF my WHOLE,
Jack and The royal son
Were wont to revel days and nisn<a
IN wassail and IN fun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
DISCONTINUED.
Famous Female scbooI-Improve-
mentx at Edgehill.

KEswICK. VA. August 7.-(special.)-
Miss C. r. Randolph. for many years
PRINCIPAL of the well-known Edgehill
Female Seminary has decided TO discon--
tinue the school. This announcement VIII
be OF interest 10 hundreds OF families
throughout tho South and other portions
Of the Union: for since 1885. with few
Interruptions. Edgehll has been . nonular
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
Colonel Cusson's Letter.
(For the Dlspatch.)

heartily commend the ColonePs letter
In the Dispatch OF to-day. am glad TO
witness tho zeal OF our Business Young
Mems Association" II viii bear fruit.
But, under the circumstances. 70 invite
the Grand Army here purely for COM
merclal reasons. would be unwise n not
implsus. w. w. r.
Richmond, August T. 1887.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
Tuxexyell Mention.

TAZEWELL. VA. August 1-tspeciall
Work viii DO commenced In a lew Gays
on a rectory TO be built by the Episco-
noIians The structure promises 20 DO
a very handsome building.
The Baptlsts at this place will erect
narsonage for their pastor very soon. on
The lot adjoining the church property.
Major Il. II. Henry and ID. ii. smith,
ESQ, are attending County Cews al
Lebanon, Va
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11
COUNTY OF cAL1FoRNTA.
One Scheme Proposed for Annex
alton OF Hawaii.

One Scheme Proposed for Annex
alton OF Hawaii.
The Washington Star of April "a
says: Deliberate, but positive, action
is intended to be taken by this admin
istration in the Hawaiian matter.
President Mckinley has positive con
victions on the subject, and is in thor
ough sympathy with the attitude OF
the Dole Government. Those thor
oughly informed as to the situation
have no doubt that the annexation of
the Islands will be brought about ear
ly in this administration. The situa-
tion has been looked into quite thor
oughly, and, while many things are
to be considered which might suggest
delay under ordinary circumstances,
the present situation prompts speedy
action. There appears to be no differ
ence of opinion in the administration
as TO the desirability of having these
Island under the dominion of the Unit
ed States. The only question seems to
be as to the time and manner of es-
tablishing it.
President Mckinley is understood to
be in favor of speedy annexation.
Secretary Sherman is said to. occupy a
somewhat more conservative attitude,
being favorable to preserving the indie
pendent government of the Islands as
long as such a thing is practical with
out danger from foreign influences.
The present indications are, howev-
er, that there is positive and immedi-
ate danger of interference by Japan,
probably supported by other foreign
influences. and that this may force
speedy action. II is agreed beyond dis
pute that the United States will not
permit foreign domination of the Isl
ands, and it is understood that Presi-
dent Mckinley appTehcnds that if we
wait until such foreign interference is
attempted it may bring on a serious
conflict which it would be wise to
avoid by prompt action at this time
The most doubtful matter at this
time appears to be as to the manner
in which the Islands shall be attached
to this country. The Hawaiians desire
if they NAV. TO come in as a State of
the Union, or at least as a Territory
with prospective statehood This is
objected to on account o. the tremen-
dous influence which would attach to
two places in the United States Sen
ate being selected from the new do
minion. The proposition being dis
cussed now, and understood to be look
ed on with some favor by Secretary
Sherman. is to annex Hawaii as a
county of California.
Some action in the matter is expect
ed within a reasonably short time. and
developments abroad may hasten the
matter beyond what is at present con-
templated.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11
THE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEU
MATISM.

From the Fairhaven On. " Register.
Mr.. James Rowland, of this village
states that for twenty-five years his
wife has been a sufferer from rheu-
matism. A few nights ago she was in
such pain that she was nearly crazy
She sent Mr.. Rowland for the doctor
but he had read of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and instead of going for the ply
sician he went to the store and secured
a bottle of it. His wife did not approve
of Mr. Rowland's purchase at first, but
nevertheless applied the Balm thor
oughly, and in an hours time was able
to go to sleep. She now applies it when
ever she feels an ache or pain, and
and finds that it always gives relief
He says that no medicine which she
has used ever did her as much good
The 25 and so cent sizes for sale by
all druggists and dealers. Benson
Smith & Co., agents for H. l.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11
STRANGE HISTORY OF
SCRAP OF PAPER.

How a scrap of paper saved mans
life and a woman's happiness is told
in the following authentic report.
abridged from a much longer narrative
of the facts which appeared in the
Sussex Advertiser recently. 1t must
be understood that this is no fictitious
| romance, but a chain of undoubted
facts, verified and confirmed by per-
sonal evidence of the accredited repre-
sentative of respectable and able
newspaper.
Mr.. Barber, of Ringmer, near Lewes,
is the hero, and his wife the heroine,
of this affair, which had its origin in
grave misadventure experienced by
Mr.. Barber in September, 1894, when
he had stroke of paralysis. A local
doctor and consulting physicians were
sent for, who pronounced it hopeless
case. "Mr. Barber" said the doctor,
''to be frank with you, I don't think
you will ever be we'll again, even
though you may be able to walk with
sticks" Mr.. Barber describes his suf-
ferings as having been truly excruciat-
| ing. When" said he to the reporter,
They dressed my poor leg it was like
being crucified. 1t was worse than
death At that time the second doctor
that visited me said, There is no use
denying it; you are really suffering
from paralysis, and that in its worst
form I was often in agony. The suf-
| fering has been truly unspeakable.
Thus. in agony that made life worth
less, and with certain death as his only
prospect, the patient lay in despair
Yet scrap of paper saved him. In
his own simple and intelligent words,
here is the story. MY wife happened
one day to glance at small piece of
newspaper in which something was
wrapped, and there read an account of
a miraculous cure brought about by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills. We talked the
matter over and she persuaded me to
try them. DR.. Williams advised cold
water baths, as described in his direc-
tions for use, at the same time using
the pills. They did me a wonderful
deal of good, though one of my doctors
said that the treatment would kill me.
After l had been taking the pills for
some days my strength began to return
to me. Before, was as weak as little
child and could not lift the lightest
object. then began to be more hope
full. The low spirits which 1 was in
seemed to pass away, and l began to
feel another man. 1t was not long be-
fore I was able to leave my bed My
doctor could not help noticing my
changed condition why Mr.. Barber.
he said, you look decidedly better.
Yes I replied. Z am thankful to say
that I am What have you been do
ing?' he asked. I told him. His retort
was, wonder it didn't kill you. He
had previously told me mine was a
hospital case, and now, having exam
ined me. he said, whoever this DR..
Williams is, he is a wonderful man.
l couldn't decide what the case was.
and he has cured you had, previous
ly to having the pills, taken medicine
time after time for indigestion. but
only DIR. Williams Pink Pills ever
moved it. was soon able to walk
across the room by the aid of two
sticks My strength came gradually.
and as 1 got stronger 1 was able to
walk about without the aid of sticks,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11

and the villagers were astounded when
l took my first walk after my serious
illness. They never thought that
would get about again. Now can get
up at four O'Clock in the morning and
attend Brighton Market, distance OF
about eleven miles, three times week.
Mine is a wonderful case. I have been
examined since my complete cure by
more than one medical man, and they
each agree that my cure is little short
of a miracle"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have cured
many cases of paralysis, locomotor
ataxy. rheumatism, neuralgia st. vi
tus dance, nervous headache, and
prostration; diseases of the blood,
such as scrofula, chronic erysipelas,
and restore pale and sallow complex
ions to the glow of health. They are a
specific for all the troubles peculiar to
the female sex, and in the men cure
all cases arising from worry, over
work, or excesses.
Sold by all dealers in medicine and
by Hollister Drug Co., Hebron Drug
Co., wholesale agents for the Hawaiian
Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11
Another Chinese Rioter

There arrived on the W. G.. Hall
Sunday morning a Chinaman, who is
reported to have been one of the gang
of rioters on Lihue plantation not long
since. Why he came down could not
be learned at police headquarters yes
terday, as no papers had yet been re-
ceived. The Chinaman himself said
that he was brother of the man who
had been killed in the riot, and that,
after beating and clubbing him about
since that time, the plantation author
tiles had concluded that he was crazy
and had sent him to Honolulu to be
locked up.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11

Strong influences have been at work
with the Finance Committee TO get ii
to recommend the abrogation of the
treaty, and there is fear in some quar-
tiers that this may be brought about
II the bill should be reported with
such a provision, there is sure to be a
bitter fight in the Senate against il.
Senator Frye of Maine has already
thrown down the gauntlet. He has
been TO every member of the Finance
Committee and notified them that any
proposal to abrogate the Hawaiian
treaty will be met with stout resist
ance on the floor of the Senate. q do
not know" he said this afternoon to
the Journal correspondent how
strong the proposition is, but under
stand that a proposal to abrogate
would receive more votes now than
when it was before the Senate some
time ago. There were only II votes in
its favor then. Senator Perkins of Cal
ifornia voted against it, and ne is ia
vorable to it now. How many others
there are who have changed their
minds / do not know. In any event,
there will be a fight if the attempt is
made. The abrogation of the treaty
would mean the financial ruin of Am
erican citizens who have gone into the
sugar business in Hawaii on the prom
Use extended to them in the reciprocity
provisions. 1t would be disastrous to
the American colony in Hawaii, as pa
triotic a body of men as live anywhere
on the face of the earth. Moreover,
we should be under moral obligations
to give back to Hawaii Pearl Harbor, !
which was ceded to us originally as a
condition for the signing of the |
treaty"
Senator Frye regards Pearl Harbor |
as a permanent cession, but that does |
not, in his opinion, lessen our moral |
obligation to recede it to Hawaii if we
are to go back on our part of the |
agreement.
The Sugar Trust is interested in this
project, because it hopes to get control
of the beet sugar industry, and so de-
velop ii as to supply the American |
market if relieved of the competition |
of Hawaiian sugar Mr.. Searles of the
Sugar Trust is already in California |
negotiating for the purchase of beet |
sugar plants The proposition will re-
ceive the support of the California |
Senator with possibly others from the |
far West. and if the Finance Commit |
tee report a provision for abrogation |
there may be great difficulty in saving |
the treaty in the Senate.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11
POLICE VS.. co. G.
Coppers Down the Soldier Boys
in Return Match.

Coppers Down the Soldier Boys
in Return Match.
The police and Company G rife
teams shot return match at Kakaako
butts Saturday afternoon, with the re-
suit of a victory for the former, with
score of 4OS to 355. The very low
score of the Company G men is to be
accounted for by the fact that when
they reached their last man and found
that a score of SO to tie and 81 to win
was necessary, they concluded to spare
themselves the trouble, call their man
after that name so familiar in police
circles-"John Doe"-give him a score
of 0 and trust to some future time to
down the wearers of the silver badges.
AS it was, the police can claim that
they won by SO points.
Naipo is coming man on the police
force. He has shot in matches but
twice, and on Saturday he made
score of 40. Of course, he was little
nervous, but then, he will get over
that
AS for Humane, on the Company G
team, he shot for the first time on Sat
urday, made a score of "a and is now
thinking of consulting a dentist on
account of an undue amount of teeth
chatter while standing behind the rifle
Keleikini. with A, and Lieutenant
Chamberlain, with 43, made the best
scores of the day.
The police have won two straights
from the Company G team. The first
match resulted in a score of 394 TO
3S4. The police beat their own score
by IA points Saturday.
Following is the score in detail:
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11

MUSLIN The gamut of
MunUpwUAp II prettinessisrun
UNDEnMEAR in our asSort-
ment of muslin underwear.
Ordinarily, ready to : wear
garments for ladies are
skimpy. None such in our
stock--the underwear you
buy here is as liberal in cut
as you'd make at home, and
much more e!aborately fin
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11

ton brought forth confirmation of
the report, together with the further
news that the teacher had been tried,
found guilty of the charge of assault
and battery and fined the usual SO
and costs The Board of Education
will likely act on the matter at its
regular session Thursday.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11
Brutally Beaten.

News came down by the W. G. Hall
Sunday morning that the school teach
er in the Government school at Hama
maulu had been arrested for brutally
beating a Portuguese child one day
last week. Inquiries at the police sta
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11
Admiral Meade Dangerously III.

WASHINGTON. April 25.-The con-
dition of Rear Admiral Richard W.
Meade, retired, who has been i'll here
for some days, is not so favorable to-
night. About 10 days ago he was oper-
ated upon for appendicitis. Until to-
day an improvement was noticeable.
This afternoon the Admiral had a
chill, which left him in a weakened
condition.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11
RrRNNG oF A sFALEr
The Schoocer sapphire of Victoria
Destroyed.

Destroyed.
VICTORIA, B. c., April 26.-The
schooner Sapphire. Captain Cox, the
largest and finest of the go odd seal
ing schooners that make Victoria their
headquarters, was completely destroy
ed by fire and explosions on Friday
morning. Although the schooner, out
fit and skins were covered by insur-
ance the loss is heavy one to the
owners. Only last year they spent in
the neighborhood of $4,000. practically
rebuilding the vessel
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-Judge w.
W. Morrow will be appointed United
States Circuit Judge to succeed Judge
McKenna, and Judge James A Way
mire will be appointed United States Dis
trict Judge, 10 succeed Morrow.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11

iShed. Underwear prices in
this store amaze ladies who
are used to cutting and sew
ing their own. Take pencil
and paper and figure what it
costs for muslin, insertion,
thread and hard work, and
see the difference. Ours do
not cost you, ready made, as
much as your material. Look
at these figures:
Corset Covers, IS cents to sI.75
Night Gowns, IS cents to $3.50
Chimise, IS cents to sr.75
DRESS We are retailers ex-
rO0nc clusively and the larg-
UUUDo est dry goods sellers
in Hawaii. The world of
fabrics is here to choose
from, less the unworthy
SOIlS ana unattraCtlVe sorts.
The gain is yours by getting
the best at fairest of fair
prices. ChallieS are leaders
for stylish women. Bright
cheerful stuffs limiting of
Eastern spring. Prices made
to fit the times, not the goods;
They're worth double.
yards for ST
7 yards for 81
Some at s. cents yard
Your pick of these goods
if you hurry.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-05-11
Dr. j. coils Brownies ChIorodyne,
DR.. ]. Coils Brownies Chlorodyne

Dr. Gibbon, Army Medical STAFF, Calcutta,
states: 1.-TWO doses completely erred me OF
diarrhna"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-12-02
LOADS OFF BOTH THEIR MINDS
Martin Thorn Has IN Appetite add Mr..
Mack We$ps

New York. Dec. Martin Thorn. Who
last evening heard the verdict % the
Jury which wiIi send him % the electric
chair 10 expiste the murder % William
Guidensupps. passed quiet Night in MS
cell al the Queens county tsi.
When Sheriff Doat went into see Too-1
this morning the condemned prSsonsr
said ne had 10 appetite :or Breakfast.
bat ne FELT that 2 big Dad Ss- OF lis
mind Thorn did not talk as = he rad
any hope % getting 4 neE trisl- He SIP
posed. ne said. ne would lave 20 Ensks
ID ri mind 10 NEE the worst
Mrs.. Mack spent restless Tigot. BE-
ing evidently nc8ca affected ~ ne cor
vlc.son c. T1orn- Wasn .5e 5esFd o.
the verdict sae x@pt AM exp-essed s0r-
Tuw for her s5sneT lover. althOEs1 sae
szys Der coascien-s i. relieved Mrs
Max Is in aigaiy nsTvoss condition
AMI s n3x vs.y Anxious ab01f Se- o<n
case. Dss-rfS- Attorney Yo9ngs bss 10;
ana51nce5 just EAzt n4 PsTpo.sz ding
In the ce~e % Ar,- Mack. sst rays b
xii take no action snrE sstsr T75Tn Il
zentsaSc5.
Il Is z15s-zood Mrs. Max AL Be IL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-12-02
THE POT CALLED THE KETTLE BLACK"
BECAUSE THE HOUSEWIFE DIDN'T USE
SAP polio

Oregon will sail FOR Port Orchard TO-
morrow. She will SO on the dry dock
there and be fitted with a new bllEe
keel.
Baltimore. Dec. THE torpedo boat
winslow. the third OF three vessels az
the same type built at the Columbian
Iron Works in THE city. made more than
the required speed on her nrst osrciA
trial this afternoon. on a course 50 knots
laid on in Chesapeake bay. T'weuty-fo'ir
and nalt knots we're requiret. and tne
vessel went 24s per hour on che trial
washington. Dec. The navy Depart
ment has .ent orders 20 TIRE United
States steamship Alert. nov at SIN
Francisco. 20 proceed 20 Brito. Sicar-
aqua. This place is at the vsstsfn
terminus az sne proposed Nicaragua
canal. and the vessel will be kept there
In re adlness 20 cooperate with the canal
commission. which - shout % start sor
the eastern terminus on the guneoat
Newport.
Washington. Dec. the war deps-.-
neut Il Masking arrangements for tns
c1uft NndTN4A4 Oh taRAfAH - - @-'
~ the engineer corps. IL nas been set
tied that the president % the court snail
be Brlgadier General Otis. commanding
the department Of the Colorsdo. sDd
thai the Judge advocate N the court
shall r.e the Judge advocate % the SANE
department. namely. Lieutenant Cason~l
Jonn " C1D1s Tire court Sill meet ~
savannal bat the date has not yet been