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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

The man who tries to live 100 days IN
year is likely to find something giving
way before the year is complete. The
human animal is a remarkably strong or
ganization 1t is astonishing how much
abuse it will stand and still hold together.
With proper care 1t seems we'll nigh in-
destructible. What is proper care3
Right food at the right time, right
work, right sleep, right rest. Not one
man in thousand can have these things
or Will not, If he can. Next best thing
is the remedy. If the machine IS out of
order it must be merded. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is medicine
for the blood and nerves. 1t helps stom-
ach and brain and lungs-particularly
lungs. All weakness and disease seems
to lead to lung trouble. Consumption
kills more men than rife balls
The Golden Medical Discovery"
straightens out the digestion-that's the
first step to pure blood. 1t searches out
every disease germ and kills it. II per-
fectly purihes every portion of the body.
II furnishes food for the tired nerves and
the tagged brain. 1t builds up health
and strength and flesh Nothing else is
like it. Nothing else is "just as good"
There IS hardly disease in the category Of
human Ills that Is not caused or aggravated by
constipation. Headache. heart burn sour stom.
aeh. biliousnsss, and pspitstion Of the heart are
al ALL, s, luz, y son.'Ip.t9n That trouble !.
fisrcss Pleasant fsiis.s. They never xripe
Your money back n they DO. Cost twenty-five
seuts ct the druggists: II he y dishonest he
yin offer soneth.sSsaiA To b. "hsi q sssd"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
ALDERMEN And COUNCILMEN
Sketches Of Prominent Directors Of the
Affairs Of Richmond.
ARE ACTIVE In MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Their PsrsonaI Interest Subordiuated 10
the Good of the City-several Arduous
Workers In the Cause OF Re.
trsnchment and Reform.

The Board Of Aldermen and Common
Council number among their members
many men OF ability and energy. and the
city's interests are probably more zeal
ously guarded now than at any time in
her history.
The members almost without exception
cheorfully give a large proportion OF their
time TO the consideration OF the munich
pal matters. sometimes TO the extent OF
neglecting their own personal aftatrs.
Ono OF the most active and faithful Is
Major Otway 5. Allen. OF Madison Ward.
whose reelection several times has clear
ly shown the confidence that his people
have In him.
He holds tho Craftsmanship OF probably
the most important OF the municipal
bodies-the Street Committeeman is new
or absent from a meeting unless prevent
ed by sickness. He is also chairman OF
tho Committee or Petrenchment and Re
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
GEN. LHE BILL REPLT.
Full Information TO BE Given NJ 10 tho
Murdcr 81 M American Cifren'

Full Information 90 DC WV" ." " wv
Murder Of MI American CITIZEN
NEW YORK. March Sine hera'u
Havana correspondent says; Consul-Gen-
eral Lee has received tho correspondence
in relation TO the Ruiz case as given to the
Senate by the Secretary OF state. MI
Olney. The Consul-General VIII not make
an official reply until the ofhciai fe00iu
is forwarded TO him.
He will then In the most pubic manner
reply to the correspondence. which does
him grave Injustice. At the proper mo
ment he will have no difficulty In proving
how without foundation are Mr.. oihey
insinuations. | personally cannot imagine
how the department could have supposed
that General Lee would demand Ruiz S
release from incommunicado when severn
ty-two hours had elapsed. The DEPART
ment never authorized General Lee 10 90
so. though instructions in this sense have
been repeatedly requested by him In SIM
liar cases. and were never forthcoming.
In the Scott case General Lee demanded
his release from incommunicado uDon
his own authority. and the department,
seeing that the steps were approved BY the
people, did not disavow 1t. But until after
the murder OF Ruiz the department had
never insisted upon the recognition by tho
Spanish authorities of this undoubted
treaty right.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
OUR AFFAIRS WITH SIAM
ASSAULT or TIM OMITTED STATES
CONSUL BIZ ssAMESE SOLDIERS.
Tho History of DIR. Cheek, the American,
Who Under Other Governments Might
Have Been n Cecil Rhodes.

BRISTOL, TENN. March e.-Special.-
Recent cablcgrams from London an
nouncing tho assault made upon United
States Vice-Consul Kellett by Siamese
soldiers. at Chicngma. Siam, told OF tho
consequent lowering OF half dozen war
ships about Bangkok, representing sew
cral OF the leading nations who were
seeking satisfaction for various grew
ances against tie Siamcse Government.
1t was stated In these cablcgrams that
the trouble grew out OF what is known
as the Cheek claim, a matter which has
been disturbing the commercial relations
OF Slam with England. Germany. Aus
trIa, and other nations for several years.
and which has engendercd no little
amount OF III feeling against the govern
Inont OF Siam.
AMBITIOUS AMERICAN.
Back of the Cheek claim Is an inter-
esting story OF the undertakings of an
ambitious young American. Who AT ISIS
death had fortune almost within his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

violation OF contract. and government OF,
fcials are said 10 have arbitrarily seizeo
the Doctors elephants and such logs IS
they could lay hands on, forcing MIN 'h'o
bankruptcy.
APPEALED TO THE KING.
DR. Cheek appealed TO the King, nut
without effect and the case was taken
up by the United States Minister. hnaiiy
TO be submitted 10 arbitration, where IL
remains st!ll unadjusted.
The outcome is said 10 be matter OF
interest 10 several nations. whose C'l-
zens have commercial and other deaIlnfs
with siam. Three suits. agGregdnnG
s. i0OOO0 were originally entered In the
case.
DR. Checks widow and children. who
AFRO stiil waiting tho outcome OF the mat
ter. now reside nj Oakland. Cal. Tho
family Is an interesting one. There are
five children. two sons and three daugh-
ters. Adolph. the older son. Is stu
dent in the University OF California. lie
is noted for his superior athletic quail
Ties. and Is said 70 he the best all-round
Young athlete on the Pacific coast. HIS
special talent however Is for music, and
he is being trained for pianist.
Some OF the deceased Teak Kings
brothers and sisters still reside ut the
Cheek homestead. in Orange county. ~
G. His brother r. +. Check IS n trav-
cling salesman. md has been in east
Tennessee since last fan.
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forwards took a special course at the UNI
versity Of Virginia. and upon his return
TO the city was admitted 10 the bar ana
entered upon tho practice OF his CHOSEN
profession.
lie IS devoting himself almost entirely
TO chancery practice. and though he has
been at the bar less than year. MS
ability has already made for him quite
a reputation.
For the past few years Mr.. Pollock has
taken quite an active part in municipal
politics. lie is member OF the Good
Government League and served on the
Executive Committee of that orsaniza-
ton during last springs campaign. and
is also one OF the vice-president5 or the
Powhatan Club.
As Councilman he Is hard worker
and an ardent advocate OF reform mea-
sures. and fearless in the discharge or
the duties encumbent upon him.
As chairman of the Accounts and
Printing Committee he has introduced
reforms which will save the city large
sum Of money annually. He Is also n
member OF the Committee on Streets and
or Ordinances.
Mr. Pollock Is a gentleman OF intelli-
gent counterance. attractive manners.
and IS rapidly making name and fame
for himself.
EDWARD NJ. NOBLE.
Alderman T. NJ. Noble. OF Marshall
Ward was born May 1. 1851. and has been
a merchant on Church Hlll for years
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grasp. but whose accomplishments have
never been given the prominence due
them.
IL this man, whose transactions gave
rise TO the Cheek claim. had been an
Enriishman instead Of an American, he
might have been attributed the promi-
nence Of a Cecil Rhodes or OF those
more daring men who founded the Brit
ish Empire in India.
This ontorprising American, whose ac-
complshments, though by reason of ad-
versitics, they failed TO bring about me
desired end, were nevertheless ch1rac-
teristic of the genius and foresight so
often in evidence among the aspiring
Young men Of this country, was DR.. Nj.
A. Cheek. a North Carolinian.
DEATH OF DIR. CHEEK.
Or. Cheek died in the summer of 1885,
while on a steamer bound for Hong Kong,
China. to undergo medical treatment.
His remains were returned 10 BANGKOK.
Siam. where they were inferred by his
sister. Mrs. Annie Eaton, whose hus-
band was at that time United States
Consul at Bangkok.
AT his death DR.. Cheek was only Tor
tv-two years of age. having been born
at Mcbanesville. n. C.. in 1893.
He began the study of medicine at his
native home at an early age. and &C
oured such skill I'm the practice of both
medicine and surgery that In 1873. when
only twenty years Of age. he was sent
10 Siam as a medical missionary by the
PRESBYTERIAN Board of Foreign Missions.
Soon after his arrival in Siam DR.. Cheek
courted and married Miss Sarah Bradley.
a daughter Of Rev. Daniel Bradley, who
was then engaged in missionary work
I'm Siam.
His bride was &c n In Siam. hut re-
ceived her education at Obcrln College,
Ohio. her father having gone from the
State Of Chic 20 siam
AS a MISSIONARY.
For ten years DR.. Cheek was employed
as missionary surgeon in SIAM and
IN this work he acquired such skill that
he was known among the natives as the
white Magician"
Some OF his most successful cases Of
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sureery were reported to English medical
magazines as remarkable features OF the
profession. 1T was through his skill in
surgery that he was brought into favor
with the royal family OF siam ana was
solicited 10 serve them professionally.
Encouraged by the faNOrS ana dcces-
sfons which he was enabled 10 gam from
the King, Or. Cheek discontinued his
services as a missionary ana turned MS
attention 10 the commercial ana INDUS
trial interest of STAN. seeing as Ae con-
ceiyed. an early fortune for himself. in
the event nothing should happen 10 dls-
turD his plans.
In the course Of ten years. he did much
toward the advancement of the interests
OF Slam an the introduction or the pro-
crossive id,as OF higher civilization.
GDVF:HNyENT CONCESSIONS.
ReceiSsuh C rrcssiCns which were re-
fused ever the British East India Com
pany Dr. Cheek proceeded TO establ sh
telegraph lines ana other convcniences
I'm Sinrn cling first 10 introduce brick ma
chimes. Woodworking and other machin-
cry In that country.
lie was also first 10 float river steam
boats successfully In Siam. having had
"A number OF these made I'm London. The
first TO float was THE Maud" named
for DR. Checks eldest daughter
Or. Check Is said TO have been offered
positions OF trust by the Siamese Govern
ment. but declined 20 accept any of
them.
Tho Cheek claim. which remains 20 an
extent q disturbing factor In Slams COM
mcrciai relations with various other cCun-
tries. including the United States. grew
out Of concessions which DIR. Cheek re-
celved from the Siamese Government in
1894 70 remove teak logs from the nte-
rior OF Slam.
THE TEAK KING.
The transactions following these con-
cessions cansed DIR. Cheek 10 be known
as the Teak King"
The government OF Siam advanced DR..
Cheek upwards or 100000. 90 be used In
his undertaking for an annual interest
Of per cent. and one-tfird OF the divi-
dends.
DR.. Cheek employed 200 elephants. his
own property. In transporting teak logs
70 the river Meinsm and its tributaries.
A drought prevailed for two successive
years after the signing OF the contract
and DR.. Cheek was for this reason una
BILE 20 market his logs.
This resulted IN the Siamese Govern
mont charging him with dslinansncy and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

Brothers. Norfolk: Miss Lou Withero"
Relvldere school. Waynesboro. Miss CAS-
tleman's. Herndon. Miss Eva Mayo Nsh-
land; the Misses Bryan's school Pnoeous'
Mr.. l.. ;. Squires Classical ana E"sil9N
school. Richmond, Miss julia III. Arm
stead's. Hampton. Aurora VISTA sohooi'
Andersonyills: Winston school winston
With such a beginning Il Is certain thal
Virginia schools Will not DE nehihi mos
OF Kansas In patriotic pride III "asn-
,ng,on's home. The names OF contribu-
tors viii be enrolled al NJ. Vernon.
II Is 10 be regretted that owing 10 the
rules IN force IN the public schools Or
Richmond the pupils OF these city schools
have not been offered this opportunity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
DANGER IN SODA.
Serious Results Sometimes Follow Its
Excessive Use.


Common soda IS all right I'm its place
and Indispensable In the kitchen and for
cooking and washing purposes. but it was
never intended for medicine. and peo-
pie who use it as such Will some day re-
greet 1t.
We refer 70 the common use Of soda
to relieve heartburn or sour stomach. u
habit which thousands OF people practice
almost daily, and one which IS fraught
with danger: moreover the soda only
gives temporary relief and I'm the end
the stomach trouble gets worse and
worse.
The soda acts az 4 mechanical irrltant
20 the walls OF the stomach and bowels
and cases are on record whore II accu-
INFLATED IN the lntestineS, causing death
by inflammation or peritonitis
DR.. Harlandson recommends as the
safest and surcst cure for sour stomach
(acld dyspepsia) an excellent preparation
sold by druggists under the name Of
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. These tab
let's are large 20-grain lozenges very
pleasant TO taste and contain the natural
acids. peptones. and digestive elements
essential 10 good digestion. and when
taken after meals they digest the food
perfectly and promptly before it has time
TO ferment. sour and poison the blood and
nervous system.
Dr. Wuerth states that he invariably
uses Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets in all
cases Of stomach arrangements and fndS
them certain cure not only for sour
stomach, but by promptly digesting the
food they create healthy appetite. In
crease flesh and strengthen the action OF
the heart and liver. They are not =
cathartic. but intended only for stomach
diseases and weakness and VIII be found
reliable IN any stomach trouble except
cancer of the stomach.
All druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets at 30 cents per package.
A little book describing all forms Of
stomach weakness and their cure mailed
free by addressing the Stuart Company.
OF Marshall. Mich.
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mfttee. and the spirit he has shown Is
too well known for comment.
Duty Is his watchword. and he is enter
prislng and public spirited, and In MI po-
sitions OF trust he has discharged ms
duty with marked ability and strict ndel,
ity He is cordial and generouS-heaIteu
To an extreme. and always conveys by
the light OF his eye and the clasp OF his
hand assurance OF friendly regard. which
the many who enjoy his aoauaintanes
will not soon forget.
col. HENRY c. JONES.
Col. Henry c. Jones. Of Monroe Ward,
men in the Common Council. and is al
ways ready TO give UP his time Tor Lle
good Of the city. As member OF ihe
Committee on Retrenchment ana feioTM
ne has made name for himself As
close thinker and clear calculator.
Col Jones - also member OK the ON
mittee on Finance and Health. ana na !,
been the author Of a number or wise ana
beneficial measures. He has been in INC
Council for a long time, and Is sure Oh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

ing to a mishap to the engine in the
pOwer-house.
ELECTRIC POWER.
Baltimore company has applied 10
the City Council for a franchise TO string
wires in the city. This company has in
contemplation the erection of an electric
power plant on the HOlston river. nine
miles from Bristol. of ample capacity TO
furnish sufficient electricity, not only TO
light the town and propel street cars.
but to operate all the factories in the
town. II Is estimated that the enterprise
would cost upwards Of 100000. but when
finished the cost Of generating electric
power would be greatly cheapened.
ONE-HALF a STREET.
The City Council has authorized the
Street Committee TO have rebuilt all
bridges that were washed away by the
recent floods.
The question Of building an iron bridge
over Beaver creek. on Main street. is
about to be considered by the officials OF
the two Bristols Jointly Tho Tennessee
Legislature has been petitioned TO cede 10
Bristol. Va, one-half Of Main street for
corporate purposes. and II this IS done
the two corporations will take a mutual
interest in improving Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
ManlrL In Clnr.nnaii.

Belle Catrell. alias Graham. a Cincin-
natl woman. of notorious character. FOR
whom the United States authorities here
have been on the lookout for some days
past, was arrested Friday In Newport
News by Deputy Marshall Thomas H..
Cross. She was taken 10 Norfolk. where
she is now In Jail. and will romain until
Judge Hughes issues the necessary war
rant. She is wanted in Cincinnati for
sending an obscene letter through the
mails
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

Tho Sons Of Veterans will give their
monthly entertainment on Monday night
at Lee Camp Hall Comrade j. Gray NC
Allister will deliver an address, his sub
ject being Some Legacies of our strug-
gle" andy an attractive musical pro-
gramme has been arranged for the oc-
casion. Everything has been done to
make the evening a pleasant one and the
Camp desires all their friends to be pres
ent. The public is invited.
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and from boyhood he has been we'll and
favorably known. lie has always taken
an active part in the upbuilding OF the
city and State OF his birth.
He was first elected TO FIJI the unex-
pired term OF Mr.. Fred. Gum, who had
removed from Marshall Ward. He was
then elected 10 the Council In 1892, and
i'm 1894 was elected TO the Board OF Al
dermen. which position he now occupies
acceptably not only TO his own ward.
but TO the entire satisfaction of the peo-
pie OF Richmond.
Alderman Noble has not only proven
himself sacacious and pains-taklng but
has largely been the leader In certain
reforms that have proven conducive TO
ths financial Interests OF Richmond. He
took a bold stand In fighting the Electric
Light Monopoly three years ago. which
caused a reduction OF twenty thousand
dollars per annum In lighting the streets
OF the city.
He was the leader and champion In
causing q general reorganization OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
NUN Y ON
S|CKPEOPLE CURED
CATARRH,
DYSPEPSIA,
RHEUMATISM.
Tile 0DC0r 10 00cl1luC
THE PROOF IS POSITIVE.
Your Neighbours Testimony IS
Beyond Doubt.
NO MATTER WHAT YOUR DISEASE
Munyon's Skilled Doctors VIII Examine
You, Give an Honest Opinion on Your
Case, and Tell You What Treatment to
Follow without - Cent Of Charge for
Their Attention or Advice.

James a. Sullivan. s0i north Twenty
sixth street. Richmond. Va. says Il have
been a very great sufferer from catarrh
end throat trouble. MY nose was con-
tinually stopped up. and mucuous accu-
INFLATED In my nose and throat, keeping
me hawking and splitting nearly all tho
time. My pallet was SO badly .nilamed
that ! was In continual distress. l tried
4 great many different kinds OF treatment
without receiving relief | placed myself
under the Munyon treatment FOR catarrh.
and although I was treated but a short
time, 1 have been completely cured, and
can recommend the Munyon Remedies 20
all those who have any catarrhal uou-
BILE"
Munyon's Remedies at all druggists.
mostly p cents a vial
Eminent doctors at your service free.
If you have Catarrh or any Throat or
Lung Complaint. call and receive A FREQ
trial local treatment We positively curs
Catarrh.
Munyon's Offices. 6O5 -sst Main Street.
Open 2 A NJ to p. NJ. sunday. 2 to 5
r..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
Saws Walker viii Not Run.

Captain w. s. Lurty. who has an
nounced himself rs a candidate for the
Republican nomination for Governor. has
returned TO his home in Harrisonburg.
lie is reported to have stated that Con-
gresham James A. Walker, of the Ninth
District. will not oppose him for the nomi
nation; that General Walker is a personal
friend OF his. and Will support him in his
efforts 10 secure the nomination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

NEW YORK. March G-Star Pointer
200 l-2. tho Tennessee pacing staDlo''
looked upon as John h. Gen'rys NOS
formidable rival In the race FOR the TWO.
minute goal. was scld at auction ms
night In Madison Square GARDEN 20.
SIX. 600. The buyer was James Muip.''
a wealthy Chicago horseman, VINO mas .n'
name OF being the heaviest oeitor nay
follows the Grand Circuit and che OF 'ne
most daring spectators In the "es'e'"
METROPOLIS.
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DIR CHEEKS FAMILY.

burg in the early days Of the colony.
The dress. music. and games were All
very realistic of those customary IN the
youth of the country. as was the bouh'-
eous spread OF homemade correction
cries. which was greatly enjoyed by all.
There were present Misses Eulahe ana
Nvrtla Davis. Annie and Marion Lam
beth. Annie and Minnie Frayser. Minnie
GIN and Fannie Fowler; and Messrs. C..
H. Jones. Frank Frayser. l.. /. Bruce, IL.
s. Brock. s. H. Stage. =. T. Montmorency.
w. S. Barry, and II. r. Willis.
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For Mount Vernon.

The virginia Chapter OF Children OF
the American Revolution have taken the
lead I'm response to the call for MI. Ner-
non. At their first meeting they resolved
10 work for It's preservation.
since the 22d OF February. the following
schools have sent ready and generous Of
ferings to Mr.. John L. Williams. who
kindly receives contributions from prI-
yate schools.
ST, Mary's Male Academy. xaverlan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

There is much talk of nominating Colo
mel John S. HARDWOOD as the Democratic
candidate for Mayor. better selection
could not be made and party lines would
be broken down In the advocacy Of his
election. He is deservedly popular among
all classes.-The Planet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

You are suffering. You DO not know
what is the matter with you. You are
all run down. nervous weak and broken
in health. Dr. Greene. s. west Fourteenth
street. New York city. the eminent and
distinguished specialist. whose marvellous
cures have astonished the world. has in
his investigations discovered medgcines
that are simply infallihle In all cases cf
blood and nerve afiilctlon and what are
called chronic diseases You can consult
Or. Green personally or by letter. free.
Write TO him and he Will explain your
case so plainly that you viii understand
exactly what ais you, and he VIII cure
you II you wish.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

FRANKFORT. ky. March S'-snerin
PIummer Of Campbell county. %no Is
to hang Jackson and Walline on Mas ~.
Goth. has asked Governor bradley TOT
troods 10 surround the enclosure where
the execution is 10 take place.
The law provides that 40 nso.o INN ,,
ae,v reonie can witness the h2nging and
no sheriff fears that big crowd VIII
come over fron, Cincinnati and tear down
The enclosure in order 10 see X.
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SpeciaI Meeting.

A. special meeting OF the United WOO
mems Auxiliary Will be held at 81 ra"i
church tomorrow at IL O'Clock. ihero
will be addresses by Rev. bucian hinso.-
ing. and Right Rev. Etheibert ia,ool..
Bishop OF Wyoming and Idaho. n large
attendance Is desired.
Bishop Talbot will preach NJ 0'o0A
tonight at St Pauls church.
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4 Colonial Reception.

Last Thursday evening at No 107 north
Plum street. HE Galaxy Social and Liter
AIRY Society gave n very unique entertain
ment I'm the way OF representation Of
one OF the receptions given at Williams
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

lady friends at saenger Halle. Hon.
John Lamb and General c. A. Betre VIII
deliver addresses. and other features VII,
mako this an interesting occasion. All
the old veterans will BIO welcome TO at
tend