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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-12
Taken 90 a Hospital.

Returning to the city in October of that
Nelr she went to live at No. % West
Sixty fifth street. Her apartments AT this
address were handsomely furnished aud
she drove In the paik on pleasant after =
moons In her victoria. In April, 1895.
Mrs Potter was taken very i'll and it
was decided that she must 20 20 a hos
pital for surgical treatment. The Pres
bytcrlan hospital was decided upon and
the record OF tbat institution shows that
she reached there on the afternoon of
April % Her condition was alarming,
as is evidenced by the fact that she was
not allowed 20 leave the hospital until
September ~ While there an operation
was performed upon her by DR. NcBuruey.
While at the hospital She met young
woman, Miss Julia Brand 10y name and "a
native Of Memphis, Tenn, who WAS study
ing TO toe n trained nurse \ warm inti-
macy sprang up between Mrs. Potter and
Miss Brand, and when the former left the
hospital She cxactcd promise from Miss
Brand that n soon as she Mrs Puttcr)
was permanently settled i'm a new home
that her friend would come and live with
her.
Mrs Potter went 60 live ~ the Empire
Hotel remaining there through the win
ter, but when lato spring arrived she
went 90 Narragansctt Pier and took
quarters with her maid. at the Rocking
aud among her admirers was Mr..
Wyndham- Quinn we'll known as a cousin
OF Lord Dunraycn the yachtsman
How She Iet Young shepard.
IL was through Mr. Wyndhnm- Quinn
that Mrs Potter met the vOuug man who
was destined tp become her husband.
Ihht was shortly after her return from
thc l'ier ia last September. She took
street. und at oncc ecu- ir Miss Brand
to redeem her promise. with the result
tnat tho young southern woman tODk up
hCr home with hcr former hnspital charrr.
When Mrs Potter mo Young shepard
he had Just returned rom Europe and
was taking % sIccial CIurss ut Hnrvara.
- was not iu the city for very long ut
any time liut after hc left Harvard hc
was aircqueut visitor nc The llat on Fifty
second street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-12
Father Kept a Store.

Her father kept n general store at
Grcenport, where he sold such things as
keepers of general stores always sell.
Incidentally he kept ice. and the leo was
"a very important article in Virgins S
store, for IL brought him into contact
with hundreds of yachtsmen who put
into Greenport every season Tor supplies.
Esther Virgins in her girlhood was "a
great favorite. not only with the yachts
men, but with the young men of the
village as well. After school hours she
would help her father, now and then, in
serving sugar and tea TO anxious Gus
toners
Finally sho was wooed and won and
the lucky man was Alphonzo Potter.
His widowed mother had country place at
Orient Point, Greenport and his father had
been sea captain. The fact that Alphon-
40 was % and Esther but rs made no
difference, and so they were married. They
lived together but two years, and then
came separation by mutual consent
This happened nearly nine years ago.
After the separation Mrs. Potter went
back TO her father house. She no longer
sold sugar and tea, but she had many OPP
portunites of meeting the gold braided
men of the New York, Atlantic and
Larchmont Yacht clubs, and SIZE made
many conquests. She remained there un-'
til seven years ago, when she came To
this city. From that time until che pres
cnt she has always been conspicuous for
her beauty.
Five years ago, when she was - years
old, her name, Mrs. T.. Potter, appeared
on the bell in the vestibuic of the fiat
house at 225 West Forty third street. That
was in the fall, and she remained there
until the following June, when she gave
up her apartments and went TO Greenport
To visit her mother. who was then
widow. At about this time she also be-
came a widow, for Alphonzo Potter died
in California.
Mrs. Potter remained at Grcenport all
that summer, but not in mourning Re-
turning in the fall she again took up her
residence in West Forty third street. and
remained in the same apartments until
June, 1898. Then she again went 60
Grecnport, and was frequently guest at
yachting parties and other social TunC-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-12
AGAIN
Giving Away Footwear.

Beginning Friday, April Q, and will continu
the entire month
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-12

army and a grandson of Captain Isaac
Ross, who died I'm 1885, and willed that
his 200 slaves should be returned To Africa
and that his estate valued at 500 000
should 20 TO them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16
IO-DAT,S PRIMiRT,
Candidates for the Two Houses Of the Leg
stature 10 be Voted For.

The primary for the selection Of two
Democratic candidates for the state Sem
ate from this city and Henrico county
and five candidates Tor the House OF
Delegates from this city will bee held to-
dav. The polls will open az o'clock I'm
the morning and will be closed az y
O'Clock I'm the evening. so that every one
who desires 20 do so may cast mis- vote
The city Democratic Committee VIII
meet at Saengcr Halle at 9 o'clock 70 re-
ceive the returns
The outfits for the various precincts
were issued az the Powhatan club yester-
day afternoon from 10 z o'clock. ana
..lO tickets were also given 20 each one
OF the candidates.
For the state Senate there are only two
candidates I'm the feld-tlon. Conway X.
Sands. who is 20 succeed himself. ana
Hon. Beverly b. Munford, VINO VIII De
elected as successor for the late Senator
William LOvcnstcin.
For the House OF Delegates ten candi-
dates are in the field for the I'VE places
10 be- filled They are as follows.
Messrs. James Lewis Anderson Phiup
St George Barraud. Walter A. Dunn. u.
Folkes. John y. Gayle, Thomas b. Mur-
phv. w. +. Roddy. Ed. NJ ROschcr a..
JEFF. Vaughan. Jr, Charles NJ. Wallace
Jr
Quite a number Of Inquiries have been
made as 10 MufiN'f lN'rf WIN f'N' ODD .'
DAYS primary pledge themselves 10 SUD-
mort the state ticket of the Democratic
party or only the nominees from THIS dis-
trlct FOR the State Legislature.
Under the caption who Are Entltlcf
10 Vote" section Q OF the primary plan
says:
"All registered white Democratic voters
az the CITY Of Richmond who VIII pledge
themselves as hereinafter provided 10
support the nominees Of the Democratic
marty shall be entitled % vote az the said
primary election ..,s.,.
rho clause cas- hereinafter provided
en- the foregoing refers 10 "A portion OF
section g. which says: 49,
o'rho five candidates receiving INC lhFk-
egt number OF votes Tor me HOUSE on
poiooates shall ho declared the nominees
- he Democratic party for the House
- Dologatoe and the two candidates re-
ceiving the largest number OF votes iIoh.
~ county Of HenricO and the city OF
ptcbr,ond shall be- declared the nominees
- inc Democratic party TOR nc sou,
c.notorlal District for the state Sehate.
N seems. therefore. from the pnta7
oioo, ~ the plan that persons VotnB IN
~ primary pledge themselves only :.
support the candidates nomlna'eN a1 soy"
A. The bottom N the ticket which has
been prepared for use to-day 'here '''
printed these words. .,-,.-. ,,-oA,,
.arbe pers0n voting this ticket hereny
hedges himself 10 support inc noiIn
neoe N the Democratic party az the en-
suing general election
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

to bring. 10 which the trustees have call
ed me. I know that by this oath l take
my place I'm a line illustrated in the past
century and half by great abilities ana
great virtues. To recall with dlsoriWiha-
ting praise an who have presided over
this University Is a task for which ! am
not competent. 90 mention some would
be invidl0us. but there frs one name which
stands ont on the roll ~ the world
greatest men as the symbol OF the high
est virtue and the most perfect manhood
that human nature has ever attained The
inspiration OF that name and the memory
OF his lofty character viii always linEer
rs a noble educational Influence around
this College revived and pcrpetuated as
they have been I'm recent years hN h'H
worthy son. no man deserving OF your
choice could assume On any vain or solf-
sufficient spirit the headship Of an insti-
tuition endowed by George Washington
and once ad ninlstored by Robert T.. Lee.
Great applause
THE BANQUET
After Tho heuodiction tho procession
marched 90 The gymnasium where "a sum-
ptuous banquet was served 10 four hum
dred persons.
President Wilson WAS toastmaster and
introduced Dr. Gilman. who INDUCED In
"A very witty address ~ ten minutes Or
kirkland and DR. Cameron followed IN
-ees Of "reminiscences Colonel Her
bert. late Secretary Of the Navy was
introduced and responded TO the toast
"the United States
GOVERNOR OFERRALL.
Governor Charles r. O'Ferrall respond
cd 10 the toast Virginia. tho mother Of
Statesmen" 90 which he responded very
forciblY and was applauded many times.
Mr. Wilson introduced DR. Henry bar
ringer. chairman OF the University. who
responded TO the toast "Our Sister Unit
versity."
DR. Ayres was introduced 10 represent
Tulane University. Professor Bishop
WAS called on as a representative Of Wiz
liam and Mary College. Dr. Pondleton ~
representative Of the Virginia Military
Institute ard Professor Armstrong or
Randolph Macon College.
MT Fshburnc. OF Charlottesville, was
asked 90 make am address. representing
the Board OF Trustees. The alumni We're
represented Dv the following speakers:
Or. Fleming. Of Virginia: Mr. Warren. or
North Carolina: and Major Lacy OF VIZ
ginia.
Tho ceremonies were then closed. Mr..
Wilson gave q reception tonight 70 all
visiting guests. alumni and students.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16
ONE DISEASE AND ONE REMEDY.

THE art OF painting" said MIllais.
Consists in selecting the right colors and
putting them in the right place" The
way TO win a battle, said Napoleon.
is 10 mass your troops at the critical
moment against the weakest sput IN the
onemv's line "The way - cure many
ailments said the great DR.. Aber-
cromble. SIS TO purify the poisoned spring
In which they arise, generally the torpid
and innamed digestive system.
Thus wisdom and experience simplify
and condense. Thus the Shakers OF
Mount Lebanon reasoned when they
sought. and finally found, remedy COR
Indigestion and dyspepsia. Where one
person has something else. they argued.
a thousand have this. To cure This alone
will almost rid the world OF SICKNESS.
Why should we vex ourselves with con-
fusing definitions? A sood digestion 10
life and health. a bad Vae disease and
death. Hence. from the healing and
stimulating mountain herbs, thcy cx-
fFacted the principles which make the
Shaker Digestive Cordial the rarest and
most effective OF medicines for one dis
ease. and one ly-indigestlon and dys-
pepsia.
DO YOU suffer from any OF these ms
cradle acknowledgement Of spirits.
heaviness and pain in the stomach after
meals. bad taste in the mouth, wind I'm
the bowels, irritable disposition, nervous
weakness and alarm, worry and weari-
ness. costiveness or irregulari.y Il the
bowels. nausea. palpitation, SIGH head
ache. heartburn, loss Of appetite and
sleep, dry skin. etc?
Don't indulge I'm fifty foolish finciss
You have indigestion and dyspepsia and
nothing else. Set the dlsorierad s'om-
ach right with the one medicine which
will surely do #. Shaker Digestive Cor
dial. and these symptoms VIII vanish
with their cause. A good effect win fol-
low the first doses. Even chronic cases
soon yield
Test the cordial. AZ practically no cGt.
by taking ton-ccnt trial bottle. For
sale by nearly all drugsi Is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16
INKS. SMhLL-FORD.
She Arrives In Richmond and visits hei
Husbands Attorney


NJ, loretta small-Ford. daughter or
D., sam w. Small, the evangelist ana
ano time editor OF the Norfolk Pilot ana
80. 20 Mr. Stewart Ford. or ms cl,y,
aeat,ef whom MT Ford some tlH, 49,
brourht suit for divorce. arrived lh ~
rr,nd Yesterday morning from 1870 e,.,9s,
Ton ana secured quarters 90 inc JeN''
F,arlv I'm the afternoon accompanied ~
b. etforncv. Mr. Frank T.. Anderson on
Afevaudria Mrs Ford went up To tI'
Chanccry Court and the pair spen, co"-
siderable time examining old rec.i TO-,
shortly after o'clock Mrs. Ford Nis!l.n
the office OF General Edgar Alan allot
nev Tor Mr. Ford. alone, and spent ptov-
obi,, three-ouarters OF an hour mere
Whit her business with her husband az
tornev could be is only CONJECTURE, KY
General Allan had nothing 10 say Oh '''o
subject when approached.
Mr.. Stewart Ford the pllinuH ID we
case. when seen yesterday evening" .Aln
that he was much surprised az Mts.
Ford's visit 10 Richmond, and especially
astonished at her having paid WISH 10
General Allan. he added. was az much
surprised as himself and he was or tne
opinion. he said. that his wite. WINE os-
tenslbly going 20 see General Alan 70
urge that the suit De- pushed. had really
made the visit FOR the purpose ot t4Fthef
abusing and vllifylng him lFord.
Mr. Ford said that he wished 70 Deny
with all tho emphasis. possible the tnuma-
ton that he would for a moment consent
to compromise OF any nature whatso-
ever.
He declared that no would Tight the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

The public schools of Richmond opened
yesterday morning with am unusually
large attendance.
Whuo the exact numbers cannot DO
ascertalucd FOR several days as yet they
Will. 10 is thought. be several hundred IN
excess of last years attendance.
I'm tho more congosted districts notably
tho Central Marshall Leigh and Madi-
SON schools. last years crowded condl-
tlon is added to no an alarming rate and
cNempu0cs the necessity FOR additional
buildings
Am tho teachers OF last year were NJ
their posts with tho regular starr %
principals and assistants. and tho lndi-
cations point to "a prosperous school year
To-day tho now scholars VIII De rccciv-
cd and assigned 90 classes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

Mr. James J.. Perry the proprietor oi
tho Southern steam Laundry who also
calls handsome steam launch his own,
about week ago started down The river
ing and hunting.
While acting as engineer NJ his launch
he had the misfortune 10 burn one or MS
fingers. hy coming into too close con-
tact With tho boiler subsequently no
was stuug ON the same finger 10y "A spider
and since then blood poisoning has set
In. which caused "a severe swelling II
his hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16
civ Hall Court.

The case Of S. s. Kelly against J. r.
Branch and r. c. Io0th was tried IN tho
law and Equity Court Yesterday and re-
suited I'm "a verdict against Mr.. Branch
for ylfs
Deputy Clork Lawfon Cruichneld " the
musings Court. yesterday issued tho fol-
lowing marriage licenses.
Clarence Parker and Miss collie Pock'
elgtOn.
Robert T.. Yates and Miss Katie It
owen.
W. Floyd Roams and Miss Nellie T.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

Mr. William T.. Crawford of this city
who took summer law course az thq
University Of Virginia. haas just returned
from tSaunton where hc passed a sue
cessfm examination before the supreme
Court of Appeals.
Mr.. Crawford VIII hereafter practice
low ~ Ellnkatnnc. NuttnMIA county,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

A delightful affair was 20 picnic a. FOR
est Hin Park which took place on tues
dav evening Some twenty young l"dl,s
who live on north Tenth and Eleventh
streets started out about CLOCK IN lns
evening and were two hours later followed
Nv their friends OF the sterner sex. Inc
evenlng was spent in singing dancing ana
other innocent outdoor sports.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

Rev. DR. Robert =. Kerr, pastor OF mo
First Presbyterian church. returned last
evening from his vacation. WhIcn me- rp,nt
NM EunInN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

case - tho end. that ne had abundant evil
dcnce 20 sustain his allegations and would
leave the decision 20 a just aud honorable
Judge
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25
ONE OF NELSON'S CAPTAINS.
A New Yorker Commanded . British
Shin in the Battle of tho Nile.

A New Yorker Commanded . British
Ship in the Battle of the Nile.
The fifth ship was the Theseus. Captain
Ralph Willet Miller. This gentleman,
whom after his premature death Nelson
styled ''the only truly virtuous man I
ever knew" was by birth New Yorker,
whose family had been Ioyalists during
the American Revolution. letter from
him to his wife gives an account of the
fight which is at once among the most
vivid and, from the professional stand
point, the most satisfactory of those
which have been transmitted to US. OF
the Iheseus entrance into the battle he
says:
'In running along the enemy's line in
the wake OF the Jealous and Goliath, I
observed their shot sweep over us; and,
knowing well that at such a moment
Frenchmen would not have coolness
enough to change their elevation, closed
them suddenly, and, running under the
arch of their shot, reserved my fire. evsry
gun being loaded with two and some with
three round shot, till had the Guerrfere's
masts in line and her jibboom about six
feet clear of our rigging; We then opened
with such effect that second breath
could not be drawn before her main
and mizzen mast were also gone. This
was precisely at sunset or forty-four min
utes past 6; then, passing between her and
the Jealous. and as close as possible
round the off side of the Goliath, we an
chored by the stern exactly in line with
her and abreast the Spartiate. We had
not been many minutes in action with tho
Spartiate when we observed one of our
ships land soon after knew her to be the
Vanguard) place herself so directly oppo-
site to US On the outside of her that l de-:
sisted firing on her, that l might not do
mischief to our friends, and directed every !:
haf ha ms I'M St ha A
lfourth rrench), and all abait it on the.
Conquerant, giving up my proper bird to-
the admiral" Mahan in the
Century.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25
Wme. Reiane Costumes.

reception dress worn by this chic
Frenchwoman lately merited the adm ira
tion it received. 1t is composed of the
chine and velvet. From the hem ex-
tends taperingly toward the wsist the
loveliest EN- broidery done in silver and
crystal beads. The shade of the crepe
is rose purple and the velvet a
rich cream, in which is likewise
seen some of the en- broidery The
bodice is well worthy of your serious
consideration, being of the crepe COM
pletely covered with fine lace. The waist
band is of rich satin ribbon, and a mere
spray of roses extending over the right
shoulder answers for sleeve; fall of
lace forms the other. At the back of the
low-cut bodice are three tiny straps of
black velvet buttoned with diamonds, and
from them appear to emerge the folds of
the train.
Madame Reiane likewise is most pictur-
esque when arrayed in creation of
mauve orchid velvet, that clings closely
TO her slender figure. The entire gown is
beautified with silver carnations. The
front of the bodice is composed of cream
lace pouched over white satin. At the
back of the waist is knot of black satin /;
a band OF it also encircles the throat.
With this gown was worn a truly elegant
cloak of a plum-lined cloth. On it great
snakes done in cut jet are coiled. The
lining is of the choicest chinchilla.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25

the arms. fitted to the figure at the back
and trim med with pretty killings which
ran up the front, around the neck, and
outlined the wrap from the shoulders TO
the waist.
Scarlet Innings to fawn cloth seem to
find favor. and there are larger range of
cloaks which envelop the figure. One of
these was made in petunia brocade, with
cape sleeves and movable hood. There
are also very becoming capes made as
bolero with full sleeves, very elaborately
trimmed with jet. l noted one especially
pretty cape made with pyramids of killed
founces all round. divided by handsome
jet trimmings. 1t was quite simple but
very charming.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25

practically merely a finer quality of grass
lawn with the addition of the silk patterns
or stripes, and is intended to be used for
the same general purpose.
An absolutely new idea this season is
the use of grass lawn for cIoaks, both large
and small. OF course lining of silk is
essential, and when carefully chosen, the
effect is excellent. These look particularly
well over light shot silk, and the material
is often supplemented by pretty en-
broidery and killings of silk and grass
lawn.
The capes are either only sufficiently
long TO reach the elbow, or much longer,
almost touching the knee. I noticed one
in particular which was quite short over
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25
Answers Two Queries.

We are asked to publish the laws of straight
whist 1t our respondent wants copy OF
the laws we have some in pamphlet form we
will be glad to send. They can also be found
in any whist book published in this country.
II there is any question that you do not un.
derstand in regard to the laws we will en-
tighten you to the best OF our ability.
No; you should not reach and turn over
one of your adverssries' cards. Ii you have q
right TO see 1t ask to have it turned. To turn
it without permission is breach OF etiquette.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25
i Crepe Confection

Worn here by one OF fashions votaries is
of white crepe de chine. On it are en-
broidered The most natural pink rose buds
Imaginable. They are scattered all over
the fabric. Round the bottom of the
skirt is deep-knotted silk fringe. The
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25

The "life tree" Of Jamaica is harder to
kill than any other species of woody.
g-owth known to arboriculIurists. 1t con-.
tinues to grow and thrive for months after.
being uprooteG and exposed To the sun.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25
Shoes and Boots

Should always be made of the same col
ored kid. all com binations of colors being
distressingly unbecoming to the foot, be-
sides showing, to say tho least. very bad
taste ON the part of the wearer. Shoe
makers frequently make experiments in
com binations. For example, one has
brought out . shoe composed of green
morocco and tan-colored cali. This seems
too bad to be true. l can only say be con-
servative and you will avoid many errors.
even if not blessed with good taste.
For golf shoes are being used blacking
calf leather-the real Russian, or what is
known as the diamond hide, which will
not draw the feet.
Wells made of twisted black and white
threads and having dots that shade from
black to gray, from gray to white. are very
becoming. Some, however rub off on the
face even when of the best quality, pre-
sumably.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25
Omissions in the Laws Published
Sunday Last.

In last weeks issue paragraph was omitted
to law G, which should be added after the
words "but not thereafter"
ga player may ask his adversaries If they
have any of the suit renounced, but the ques-
tion establishes the revoke If it happens that
1t is his partner who has renounceu In error. 4"
Law H, second line. the word "hard" was
omitted last Sunday. The sentence should
read "by his right-hand adversary"
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-25

frock is built over white silk, the skirt
hanging perfectly free from the lining.
The low-cut bodice Is square in the neck
and has vest of lace over rose silk. The
sleeves look like bouquets of roses. Roses.
with their foliage, encircle the neck.