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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-01
LECTURE.

VI icy DR.. Thomas II. Dnsmore.
who Will lecture Mt tho Acodon,w -
Muslc tonight under the auspices Of Tho
Noriolk l.yccum. Rcv. DR.. Jesse Row.
man Young, editor Of the Central Chris.
.lah Advocate, of st. Louis. saws. "J
nave heard with pleasure ana proflt
several OF Dir. Dinsmorc's illustrated
lectures He is remarkably skillful in
ne use OF scientific experiments chosen
from The realms of science, wherewith
10 WHY his wholesome counsels. His
voice manner and appearance on the
platform are al attractive.
Inc box Office for securing seats Is
sun open n the Academy.
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"Aii Quiet Along tho Potomac 70.
ntrff.,s

Here 1t Is, boys, sons ana grandsons
OF Southern veterans What? The
Lost Cause" Smoking Tobacco Far
pipes and cigarettes. The most fra~-
rant. mild and soothing smoke ever Of.
Tered the lovers of the weed Try IL
and you will discard all Others. Re
member, we pay two cents per pound
and smoking to the disabled ana reoGy
veterans. Will You help them? For
sale by all retail dealers. Whol1sole
jobbers:t T.. w. Davis d. w Todd
Jr. q Co.,5J. l., Farrant & Co. Wright
Eros. 81 Co., Missouri, mauufacturers
Major J.. p. M. Wright, agent, Nor.
folk nocs. G.,
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FRUITS AND PRODUCE.

The attention of dealers in town or
country who may need anything in tho
line OF apples, bananas or any kind of
fruits Tor the holidays is called IN
the advertisement OF Mr.. George TT.
I DaWes, OF NO. 220 Water street AIR.
Dawes carries a stock of everything IN
MS line and retail dealers cac, easily.
DC supplied by him. He >solicits cor
respondence and fills all orders with
promPtneSs at the lowest market rates,
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CLOSE OF THE RAZAAR.
The Ohef Sholcm Fair Ends After n
Two Weeks Run

The Ohef Sholcm Fair Ends After n
Two Weeks Run.
The beautiful bazaar, which under the
auspices of the ladies of the Ohcf Sho-
lem temple, has had Il most successful
run of two weeks. came to 4 close last
night
The last evening was marked by n
large attendance and an attractive pro-
gramme was rendered.
Many fine bargains were obtained nj
the various booths, where assorted stock
OF beautiful and useful articles was
closed out in n rush toward 10 O'clock.
The fair will net the ladies n large
sum. Tor the attendance has been large
ana the patronage more than generous.
THE ORPHANS FAIR.
The Catholic Orphans bazaar will DC
Sin In the Opera House Tonight. It
Will be beautiful and attractive affair.
and the lovely charity which will be
benefited by its success will touch all
hearts and loosen every purse string.
y brilliant run is predicted Tor the ba :
Zaar.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-01

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk. Va. vos
IrlEhtfully Burned on The face 4nd noel,
ram was Instantly relieved by DtWitt,s
Nitca Hazel Saivc. which healed ;hn
INJURY without leaving a scar. II is the
famous pile remedy. j. NJ. Trottcr and
H. L.. Walker, Norfolk, ana Truitt 6.
Smith. BCgkley.
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most, Doubtless there is enough cloth
ng laid aside in Norfolk. being little
worn. or out-grown by children, 10 make
3omfortable all those who are suffering
!o' want Of proper clothing
appeal 10 all citizsns who can, to
give us their cooperation and we will
ee glad to have any who may feel in
ssres;ed call at the Office and Investigate
The work.
J. L. ROPER,
President.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-01
WILL NOT RETIRE,

Judge Hughes. Of the Federal Court
Denies Il Rumor.
, Judge Robert w. Hughes, of tbe
United States Court FOR This djstrtct
VIII not retire from the bench, Whom
SHOWN today a report, cmanatiug from
washington, he laughingly inouired n
Ion'e one VINO wanted to be 4 Federal
'i'igr circulated the r,mor lie au-
., i denial of the rumor. saying
that having been on Tho hnnch CO.
twenty-four years. he wo,ld liz, ~
complete his quarter century. Tho
Judge Is vigorous man still in mind
and body % ''''''''
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-01
NEW CONSTRUCTION.

Lines Givcri by the City Engineer
During November.
during the month OF November CITY
engineer Brooke has given lines for The
following new buildings: T.. l.. Myers,
Two frame. Moran and Ward avenues
Mary H. Wormington, one frame. Res
erNoif avenue; Q. G. Webster. cno
frame Hamilton avenue: James Tocc,
ny iSame. Church street; Miss Eliza
beth Moore, three brick. ST PAM s,rn",
y. w. Reid. ct. ais. one frame En,,si,
street. Total, ..
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a PRETTY EVENT

Don Shcw and Sale for the Benefit of
Confederate Widows
The doll show and sale OF the Younr
I I.auies Chaptcr, Daughters of tho
anthony Wakes, 1O2 Grace strnc, nm
Friday morning and evening. There
VIII nc novel and charming array
OF dolls or exhibition. There will hn
noils OF all sizes, having all the talents
lhnt up-to-date and distinguished dolls
can inherit or acquire.
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Wo Have Them Nov.
& Full nnd COmpIcfc Line OF
Orr So. on I,ri,ln

They are neat and drcssy, ana all
solid leather. They are made ri
same factory with same stock as
OUR $500 PATROL.
Marrow. medium and broad toes. both
to be had only a! -
y ! .....,,.rs;l4E.LLER's SHOE STORE.
!: .TGi B3ANIiS,{ $SE oPPO. COURT HOUSE.
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THE GENERAL STILL. AFTER ~

HtH"NI NirGlnus D. Groncr. Of ihis
city. who is one of the most prominrI,- !,
Republican leaders in Underwater virl
Elnia, left last night for Washington
as ne mas direct adviccs that the Prrsi,
dent will now give some attention 10
eirEmia affairs. The General expects
an important Corsulship and his past
services 10 The party have been such as
10 make II pretty certain he will GET II
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-01
saeS S. Groves ReQIIESIl|e Co.,
|S asr 10 sS5 MAIN STREET.
3'|Y3 PHONE Isl. s..i
HAVE TORRENT

Isl Al Main street store, very desirable.
Butte street. rooms E. =. ,s3O
New house in Park Place Il, :. (. 2,
$50 Jake street, Y rooms . I. z I. 90
Z House on Pnrk avenue, ~ rooms 20
,ssfI House md Stable on Brown avenue. !. 20
House cor. 18th street and Moran ave- 4
SyaSruc. . rooms 20
House corner York and James, z rooms. %
Il 232s Bank street, 8 rooms 20
4 New house on East Grace ST., 2 rooms. is
II sass Reservoir avenue, a rooms -. l6
I eao7 Reservoir avenue, z rooms 16
Houses on Brambleton. avenue. >. $40 to SIS
81 30 Rose avenue, rooms Is
IS Virginia street, rooms 12
& 81 Virginia street. rooms -. 10
b House corner Johnson avenue. ......... -
S@I5elfi of 12lrBermuda. street 49,. . 10
NJ SnnH starGson Water street -. 49,. 10
u Small /store on Hunter and Cottage
S,itohd 10
VI fhl1ll store in Huntcrsville f...... ~.
~ cry, desirable rooms. with board. In
~ sBrambleton.
~ House good enough for any ono on York
s. street; Will sell for one-third down and
3 balance on long time Mt 6 per cent.
SG$; Have YOU n house to rent or property
S 10 6ell2 II SO, list It with 1.-THE IIustlcrs'
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aLEMAIAtlH.. 49, Of d b.. 70. .
,Sr.es Ara In ztraet
SH2S Chapel street.
.2lS Cumberland at.
y Bank, near Buto st
A63 Main st.
@S Fenchurch ST.,
los York street,
1874 Charlotte ST.,
4 Colonial avenue.
. IS Arlington Place.
n H9 James street.
101 Holt street.
ITO Chapel street.
8I Duke street,
a12Holt street,
;173 Cumberland st.
5n2 Falkland street.
I LII Falkland street,
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IN MEMORY OF NY MOTHER
LnYinfH q. Crocitcr,

dearest mother. thou has left us,
Ana Hour loss we deeply feel, L
h.t US GOD who called you from us.
a precious ono OF ns is gone; -
Her voice we love is still.
~ chair Is vacant in our home.
Which none Of us .cnn MI.
.'. From Ypnr Daughter, T.. d.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-01
70 Cure "a Co,,In ,,,cD,v

rake Laxative Bromo t9uinine Tablets
MI druggists refund the money if II
rails to cure. % cents. Sold by ]. AZ
f. Trotter. Main street.
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OFFICES.
T. II. ROGERS.
ROOM 21I AND ,21as COLUMBIA BUILD
Il i ial9 ING. GRANNY STREET.
ssi!ss FOR RENT.
Lc,rI,6

i6g Store and dwelling No. 81 Queen street.
sS5k4Gs Store No. Alp Main street.
Nos. 1872 and 19i Water street
s9tssNo.I 63 Bank street.
syyigs Nos. 80 and 10l Commercial Place.
Nos. 10 and SO Commerce street
sS$385;Nos. 2l6 and 217 Church street
is.a Offices CRANKY. Bank and Commerce
y streets.
Il DWELLINGS.
Store and dwelling No. $40 Cumberland st.
.32S Dwelling on Poole street, $50.
AfI-in street, $500.
$NOt.201. Cumberland street. ....,..... 20 90
,SNo.5267s Brewer street
ssNo.S133 Butte street ...... .,...,.A16
o.S4s7shain street $500, ~ 10
,EGSo.jG 24l Bunk street,. 80, ~ 40 90
mo 115S Ferguson avenue ~. Ia %
Sff55 q rick Dwelling No. 20 Cumberland street
j8contains IL rooms, nl modern improve
,SSments, and suitable for n boardn house.
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WEATHER Re :. P I i
nrrts,st ana General ,sond IL IONS For
at s}},Ss ,,o-taS. x Isl n

Washington, D. c.. Nov 80, 1927. Z
For Virginia: Fair; warm
Il FAIR er; easterly Winds becoming
4 southerly. s.
~ - For North Carolina: Fair:
warmer; easterly winds be-
coming southerly.
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we must insist on you looking at mr.
new special. designs In brown check
suitings.
RUDOLPHI & WALLACE.
SS5 Main Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-01
Browns.

Hercules Braids are said to
be scarce. We Judge they are,
yet we have three widths,o, 10
and IS cents the yard. The
f5c. width broad enough TO
make 4 Shrunken skirt the
right length.
IS yours too short? Z
BRAID SETS. .-.,
A knife has been used on
them, and the fairly priced be-
come low priced. The 75c. kind
now SOC; those heretofore CSC,
now o9c; the dollar sort, con-
slstlng of fixture for back and
front, neck and and sleeves, re-
duced to 800.
Soutache BraidS at Is cents
for punches Of "a Yards.
Silk Tubulars at iOc. per yard.
II ye be braid hungry, try us.
BED COVERINGS.
Buoyant, bracing weather.
making the blood Jingle, and
apt to make the pocket Jingle.
We're at your command. !.
Have a fair Comfort for 81.
A better, S1.}5; and up to.
$3.50.
Blankets l1-4 big at Sl.25::
a 1914 wool mixed, $1.2S; an
all wool, 11-4 large, at S2.75;
Tyrone, 1i-4 and a full half
pound heavier to the pair than
any at a similar price, may be
had at 1898. During our initial
season consumers bought the
and this season their lSl
come and do sS1
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PORT cALENpAR

sun rises, ZOO a. M: sun sets, 1850 D..
M; hlsh water, 2:t3 n. m. and SO7 p.
m; low water, 9:o2 a. m. and 0;20 y. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-01
Respectfully.
II. s. COLLIER.

.u1 y. COLLIER,
iamnton. Va. Nov. 81 1897"
IN hchaif Of Mr.. Stewart. 1t is claimed
,h.' ne IS no child In n legal sense
ncinE over Il years OF age His mother
"nu n'r people arc from Elizabeth CITY
NH; rnlS. anu he claims ii rs his home.
The ago limit is % wears AIR .c,,,,,.
art will be past that whom The d,,o tor
entrance To the Academy arrives hui
ne VIII he under i, when he takes HE
entrance examination Conrressmon
Dung VIII look into this point also hn-
,'re ne makes the appointment Should
J.. develop that Mr.. Stewart is Ineligible
m. ms, alternate Mr.. Hodges, OF this CITY
VIII receive the appointment
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Observation-Disclosures DArA.
Nsrhrtm*n' CO srlcultu:e.
Weather Bureau, Norfolk Nov IN

ne iniiGwt.s observations arc record.
i"f ne raSt twentH-four hours:
Maximum temperature 5G
minimum temperature "a
Normal temperature 80
Departure from normal plus /
Departure from normal since jan
uary LIST Mus 347
Rainfall in "a hours q
Rainfall since November LIST ......2.s4
Mean Humidity 67
j. j. GRAY. Observer
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NH. srE,wARr's ELIGIBILITY.

Il 4. ~" IL b.
A Hampton Man Thinks fIe Should MOL
Have the West Point Appointment.
Some question has arisen as TO the
eligibility OF Mr.. Stewart, the success.
fulfill competition for the appointing
70 West Point from this district, and In
this connection the Newport News
Press publishes the following 'communi.
cation
Editor, Daily Press:
Unless the law has been recently
changed, each Congressional district,
including the Second District of Vir-
gina. is entitled to ore appointment to
the West Point Military Academy. This
uppointee must he Il resident of the dis
trict from which he is appointed In
me recent competitive examination at
.Sorfolk, held presumably for the pur-
pose OF selecting Il young cadet from
the Second Distric; for appointment
INC Ni'ginian reported Mr.. Stewart
from Elizabeth City couDty. ms having
matte 623 per cent, and Mr.. Hodges. Of
-Nor,olh, as having made Gl2 per cent
ihere IS no Mr. Stewart from Eliza
neth CITY county who entered the con-
test. IL am correctly informed. and ]
thlnk am: that is. there was no resi-
uent OF 'hjs county who entered the con-
tcss by the name Of Stewart and if SO
credited. it is an error.
The Constitution Of Virginia ex-
pressly declares ;has mo officer of the
United states army shall be considered
resident of this state. ny reason of
neing stationed there fSce Consti;u-
ton of Virginia. Arr. III, Section u
also y child is not q citizen unless his
IN Their. if living. is" CSec Code 1887. Sec
49, -
inc young gentleman who is credited
10 Elizabeth City county. am inform
Cd Is the son of Captain w. Stewart
VINO Is, ana has been for some time
tntioncd inside OF Fort Monroe. can.
tam stewart. being IN officer Of The
United States army. cannot. under the
Jaw ahovr quoted be Il resident or elf.
zen OF Virginia by virtue of his being
tationcd in the state. and his son rc.
SldcS with and takes the legal residence
OF MS father. Ills father moi being n
resident. and Mr.. Stewart himself moi
neing resident. he cannot, submit,
be properly appointed from The second
niStrict ana IL so appointed the Second
I'lSirict Is unjnstlv deprived OF that
representation in The Academy To which
u Is Justly entitled. Let Mi. Hodges
nave She rlacc to which he Is legally en-
titled. ~
Eos nj full,
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Is Roanoke avenue.
~ Roanoke avenue.
q Roanoke avenue.
60 Bank street.
81 Bank street.
172 Church ST.,
Isl Commerce street,
I25 and q Talbot St,
| OFFICES.
$50 Min street,
2l1 Main street.
Q Fnyctte street.
a desirable cottage
nbout one mile from
town.
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NV. Ill. ii. Trice & Co.,
Geal Estate and Rental Agents. Corner
81 Bank and Plume streets.
FOR RENT.
Il ~
snsoS Ara In ztraet

RESIDENCES. STORES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
ROCKBRrDGE COUNTY.
valuable Ore Mincs-A Celebrated
Casc-PersonaI Notes.

LEXINGTON. VA, December 6.-(Spe-
! cial)-The Glasgow Development Com
pany, owners OF the valuable iron-ort
mines on the Kinnear property, near
| Midvale, in this county, and OF which
Captain g. w. Gerow, Of Glasgow, IS
| the manager. now have more orders FOR
ore from their mine than they can fill.
Work in this mine was resumed last
july after a shut down OF some time.
ore from the mine yields 81 per cent. OF
metallic iron by the train-load and the
entire output at present IL taken by the
furnace at Pulaski City, Va. There is
great demand for the ore. and an or
der was received the other day for the
entire output for December which was
declined on account Of orders booked
ahead. This company refuses orders al
most every day. The Pulaski Company
wished TO make a contract for 10000 tons
OF ore during the year OF 1898. which
was refused. The ore is Of the brown
Hematite variety. One of the greatest
features at the mine is the tramway for
the handling Of the ore. IL runs down
the side Of the mountain. and when
full car is sent on the down trip II draws
M the empty, which, when full I'm turn
draws up the next empty on return trip.
Mr.. Robert Gillock. United States Ex-
press messenger at this place, will leave
tomorrow for Lynchburg. where he has
been summoned as q witness in the cele-
brated case Of Threadgill VS.. the United
States Express Company. The case will
be recalled as one of general interest
Threadgill, of Lynchburg, manufacturer
of cigars, shipped over the United States
boxes of his cigars, and when they were
taken by the party addressed G. o. ID.
was paid. The cigars accumulated on
the express company's hands where the
refused TO take them. Most
of the cigars passed through this office
en- route. and when returned were stored
here by the thousands. Threadgill sued
the company for the value of his cigars,
ana was awarded a verdict for over S70,- |
yO. Shortly after the verdict the ex- |
press companys effects were levied on |
found for the payment Of the |
amount rendered I'm the verdict, but were |
subsequently, released on account Of n |
stay being granted. Now the case comes 4!
up for trial again
Captain John Carmichael has left for
New York, where he sailed with the
Nicaraguan Commission. He was ap-
pointed some time ago to 90 with the
commission.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. r. Wightman have
'eturned from Baltimore, and were ac-
'ompanied by their son. Professor Ar
hur Wightnan of Randolph Macon Col
eye. They were called 10 that city by
he sudden death of DR.. Wightman's
laughter
Evangelist Pearson, who conducted
meetings. for some time past in Clifton
'orge, Va. is conducting n series of
meetings here in the Presbyterian church.
he meetings are being largely attended.
Mr.. James f. Fix. a farmer on the
terrett farm. near here, now comes for
yard with the champion ear Of corn. 1t
as by actual count 1,190 grains on it,
II fully matured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity-TO
Omen With "a Ball.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. December S.
Special 1.-The members Of the Phi Beta
Kappa Fraternity, which was organized
at William and Mary in 17I6. were in
session at the college chapel tonight. a
number of nonresident members were in
attendance. and several of the college
Alumni Executive Committee from dis
tance were also In town to-day TO at
tend the annual business meeting of the
committee. S. Gordon Cumming Esq,
of Hampton, presided.
The railroad company has decided 10
change the name of the station formerly
known as Kelton between here and
Toano. to Lightfoot, the name of the
post-office.
The clubhouse which is being erected
at the mouth of Taskanask creek, on
York river, will be opened with a grand
ball. A number Of Richmond people nave
accepted invitations, and will attend. The
orchestra will be one of the best in the
capital city.
Judge Sydney Smith left this morning
for Newport News. and Mr.. c. p. Armis-
tead, steward and cashier at the asylum,
went up TO Richmond.
Mr.. Frank Weed, the travelling agent
at the Western Asylum. was here to-day,
the guest OF his friend, Mr.. L. W. Hope
well. formerly of Staunton.
Mrs. Kate L. Piggott is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Thomas II. Geddy.
Many persons from Bruton, York coun-
~, passed through here to-day to attend
a big sale Of farming implements at
Ewell. in James City
Professor Edward Paine, Of Richmond
was in town yesterday. and attended Bu-
ton Episcopal church. Ii is understood
that his visit here was in connection with
training the surpliced choir there is some
talk Of having at this church. The Pro-
lessor came highly recommended to the |
rector, Rev. w. T. Roberts.
Mrs. Mary f. Neal is visiting relatives |
in Richmond.
Mrs. Winder Lane. who has been visit |
ing her daughter Mrs. Lamb, in Norfolk, |
will return this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
GREENEsyILLE COUNTY.
Courf-Day-PubIic Meetings Held
The JudreshIn

EMPORIA, VA, December 6-(Special)
The County Court OF Greenesville county
convened to-day. Hon. George p. Barham
presiding. There was only one criminal
case. and that was nolle prosecuted.
A large portion of the day was devoted
70 public meetings. One faction of the
Democratic party held a meeting in the
court house. The other meeting was held
in Crocketts store. Both meetings were
on the retrenchment and reform order,
and resolutions to that effect were passed
1sesolutlons endorsing the election, OF
Hon. X. -. Hartley To the Senate ana
Hon. John Chaplin to the House Of Dele
gates were passed; also. resolutions re-
Qucsting the General Assembly OF Vir-
ginia to re-eiect the Hon. John W. Daniel
10 the United States Senate. The meet
ing held ia Crockett's store endorsed w
samuel Goodwin. Esq. for election IS
Judge OF the County Court OF Greenesylle.
The meeting held In the courthouse
endorsed Hon. George T. Barham, the
incumbent, for Judge OF the County
Court and also recommended now
Electoral Board.
The Executive Committee, as AZ present
constituted, have endorsed Mr, w. Samuel
Soodwyn for Judge
Nkht REV. A. Nj. Randolph, Bishop OF
we Dioeese Of Southern Virginia. occu-
p'ev ine pulpit OF Christ Episcopal church
hsFe last night. The reverend gentleman
a' "'s~ a large congregation. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07

who is not fitted by good health for
that position and for the responsible
ties OF motherhood. If a woman suffers
from weakness and disease of the organs
that make wifehood and motherhood pos
sible, she should remedy these conditions
before assuming the responsibilities of a
wife. Otherwise, she stands little chance
of proving happy and capable wife, and
motherhood will always menace her with
the terrors of death
sure and quick cure for all weak
ness and disease that units a woman for
matrimony and maternity is found in DR..
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription. II acts
directly and only on the organs involved.
1t makes them strong and healthy. 1t
cures all weakness and disease. 1t pre-
pares for wifehood aud motherhood.
Taken during the expectant period it
makes baby's comihg easy and compare
lively painless. II insures the health of
the child Thousands of women have
testified TO its merits. Druggists sell ii.
IT have found great relief since taking vouv
Favorite Prescription" writes Mrs Henry
Barlow. of Lonscale. Providence Co, RI II
was all broken down from nervous proStrefion
Since taking your medicine have had more re-
lief than from all the doctors medicines--which
cost me more than could Afford
II Is hard work to work when poisoned
from neglected constipation. Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets cure eonstinatinn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
Sudden Death in Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, December c.
(Speciol.)-GeOrge Tighe. aged 80 years.
proprietor Of the Pennsylvania House, at
tho corner of Thirty-fourth street and
Lafayette avenue, died suddenly al noon
to-day. This morning he was complaining
or feeling badly and went TO his room
When Mrs. Tighe returned from her
mornings shopping she heard her hus-
band grooming. She rushed to his room.
ana found him in a dying condition. He
expired before medical assistance reached
him. Mr.. Tighe was a native Of Chester,
Pa, and his remains will be sent there
Tomorrow for interment
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Norfolk Water Question.

NORFOLK, VA, December 6.-(Spe-
cial)-The water question, which has
caused so many sensations in the COun-
ellis, is to give this city more trouble.
The proposition for the extension Of the
water-works to Little creek was blocked
by four councilmen. 1t now appears that
a proposition will be made by a private
concern looking TO the purchase Of the
water-works. The matter has excited
much adverse comment, and will pro-
baby meet with strong opposition.
The battleship Maine was locked to-
day at the navy-yard for painting and
repairs to her hull below the water-line.
She is expected 10 reioin the North At
lantic squadron shortly.