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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30

WANTED.-A LADY. WHO is A DOU-
ble-entry book-keeper and a good Ste
nographer and typewriter (quick), de-
sires a position with any good house.
Could keep or assist on books. Address
STENO iRAPHER, care Woman's
Christian Association, No. 709 east
Franklin street. seq
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30

FOR RENT. STORE 40 NORTH SIXTH
STREET. Most desirably located for
retail trade; immediate possession, rea-
sonable rent. Apply 20 SAMUEL REG
ESTER, trustee and receiver. liOI BANK
street 1AAf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30

This elegant and commodlous residence
with stable attached Apply 10
MRS. &. l.. TODD.
sefe No. 500 west Franklin street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30

WANTED YOUNG MEN-TO PREPARE
themselves tor better wages by attend
inr the Night School az the Young
Mems Christian Association Full par
ticulars concerning cost OF studies and
membership can be obtained at the
office Registration books now open.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-30

WANTED, A FEMALE COOK; ONE
willing TO go to Norfolk TO live. Com
municate with Mrs JOHN. care Obern-
dorfer & Co., Norfolk, Va. se30
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A FRIENDS ADVICE.
And what it led to.

II 10 mot Q common occurrence that .
friendly word should be the means Of CIV
iHg nearly forty years Of happiness and
health to the person needing the advice II
carried. This was the case with Mary
LinGard. At twenty-five she was dragginE &
out her days In misery. At sixty-one she
6nds herself so active and strong she can
do work that would shame many younger
woman, and looks back on thirty-six
happy, hsa1thful years Of industry. But
let her tell her story:
"rhirty-sir years ago had great trouble
with my liver. The doctors allowed that
there were tumors growing on 1t, and they
blistsrsd my side in an effort to give me
relief. I was at that time earning my
living As q tailoress, but for i've years,
betveen the pain in my side and the
blistsrs / was In constant misery, and
work was drag to me, with NO prospect
Of relief; fortunately for me, however, .
friend advised me to take DR.. Ayers eer-
saparilla, and finally persuaded me to take
. regular course of 1t. When l first com
msnced taking the Sarsaparil1a my side
vas so painful that could not fastsn my
dress, and for time 1 did not get any
relief. but my friend advised me to per-
severe and relief was sure to come, and
come It did. This happened, as say,
thirty-six years ago. My liver has never
troubled me since, and during these years
have passed through the most critical
period of q woman's life without any par
ticular trouble, and to-day, at sixty-one
years Of age, am active and strong, and
able to do days work that would upset
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first article appeared, and have just now
published another article about it in which
the original reports are completely rerifed the
cure Is permanent, and they publish a fac
sfmfie Of the cheek giren by the Canadian Mu-
tudt Life Association for $3.50. 90 amount Of to-
tai disability cldfm paid bu them 10 Mr.. Petch.
The first account stated that the patient
(see address below had been paralytic for
five years, that there was such totaf1ack
of feeling in his limbs and body, that pin
run full length could not be felt; that he
could not walk or help himself at all for
two years he was not dressed furthermore
that he was bloated was for that reason al
most unrecognizable, and could not get his
clothes on. The paralysis was 80 complete
- to affect the face and prevented him from
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
The Original Handy Man.

A man living in National City, Cal.
has inserted the following unique ad.
vertisement in the local papers: THE
Original Handy Man Still lives and
loves to labor. Makes Door and Win
dow Screens, Files Saws, Sharpens
Cutlery and Fits Keys. Repairs and
Polishss Furniture, Makes Store Fix
lures and Does General Jobbing. He
IL at home in the sick room to offer
consolation 10 those who mourn and
patiently nurses by day or night the
sick in body. God bless the Handy
man and keep him safe. He may be
found at his old knoll on Street 8,
near Avenue .. N. B.-Makes a spe-
cialty of church and schoolhouse work "
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A Total Disability Claim Of $l650 Paid to
a Man Who Was AfterWard Cured.

solid food. The doctors called the disease spi-
nal sclerosis, and all said he could not live.
For three years he fingered In this con-
dition. Then by some friends he was ad-
vised to take DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
. slight change. The first thing noted was
. tendency to sweat freely. This showed
there was some life left in his helpless body.
Next came little feeling In his limbs.
This extended, followed by pricking ssnsa-
freely, naturally and vigorously through
his body, and the helplessness gave way
to returning strength, the ability TO walk
returned, and he cds restored 70 hts old time
health.
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many q younger woman. Ever since my
recovery have taken Q couple of bottles
Of DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla each spring, and
am quite satisfied that owe my good
health to this treatment. give this testi-
monial purely in the hope that 1t may
meet the eye of some poor suferer."-
MARY LINoARD, woodstock, Ont.
DR.. Ayers sarseparil1a has won Its way
to every corner of the world by the praise
of its friends; those who have tried il and
who know they were cured by the use Of
as this personal testimony. 1t throws all
theories and fancies to the winds and
stands soiidiy upon the rock of expert
ence challenging every skeptic with .
positive ~ knoc." Ayers Sarsaparilla
with its purifying and vitalizing action on
the blood 10 a radical remedy for every
form of disease that begins in tainted or
impure blood. Hence tumors, sores,
ulcers, boils, eruptions and similar dis
eases yield promptly to this medicine.
Some cases are more stubborn than others,
but persistence with In. Ayers Sarsapa-
ri1la usually results in a complete cure.
Mary Lingard began with bottle, and
went on to q course of DR.. Ayers Sarsapa-
riiia. When she was cured she realized
that . medicine that could cure disease
could also prevent it. So she took couple
of bottles each spring and kept in perfect
health. There are thousands OF similar
cases ON record. Some of these are
gathered into DR.. Ayers Curebook, a little
5ook of 100 pages which is sent free by the
]. c. Aver Co, Lowell, Mass. Write for it.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

article published by the Monitor. Now fol-
low some clippings, taken from the same
paper two years afterward, and there il not
the slightest shadow of doubt, In view OF
this testimony, that Mr.. Petch's cure is
permanent. Here follows the account.
On being again questioned, Mr.. Petch
said: "You see those ehands-the skin In now
natural and elastic. Once they were hard
and without sensation. You could pierce
them with pin and 1 would notfeel II. and
what is true Of my hands is true Of the rest
Of my body. Perhaps you have observed
that have now even ceased to use q cane,
and can get about my business perfectly
well. You may say there "a dbsoluteiv no
doubt as TO my cure being permanent. Indeed
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

The Monitor, newspaper published ut
Meaford, Ont, Canada, first discovered this
case two years ago, and published 1t At
length, which now seems, owing to the
cure Of it, to be miracle. The facts were
SO remarkable that many people doubted
the truth of them. They said: at is too re-
markable; it cannot possibly be true; the
paper is mistaken, and the man, although
he may think himself cured, will soon re-
lapse into his former condition." etc., etc.
The accuracy of its report called in ques-
tion, the Monitor determined to find out
definitely whether the facts were as stated
and whether the man would really stay
cured. They accordingly kept q close
watch on the case for too years after the
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
NEW FEMININE CRAvArs.

Oddities of the Moment in Pretty Tiea
and Unique Pins.
Oddities Of fashion are seen between
seasons, and in ties Just now many is
the throat encircled by a four-in hand
not q simple masculine cravat of that
species by any means. but a length OF
satin, maybe Of silk or silk muslin, OF
any color, tipped with crisp double
frills OF tulle or little row of fur tails,
or silk fringe. Fringe is the latest, and
sometimes a long Roman striped or
scarlet scarf is tied under the chin in
q large bow-knot, while a flashing
jeweled pin is fastened right in the
heart Of the bow. The pin is apt to
be a small turtle, all of diamonds
or a tiny scorpion of rubies, else, won
der Of wonders scrap Of a mouse
carved from clear pebble and set with
jeweled eyes. claws, and tail. This,
though. is only an eccentricity Of the
moment.
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one say. in the face Of such testimony, that
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are not entitled to
the careful consideration Of any suffering
man, woman or childi Is not the case in
truth . miracle of modern medicinef
To mako the evidence complete We publish
above fac simile cut of the check received
by Mr.. Petch from the Canadian Mutual
Life Association, being the amount due him
for total disability. ills unnecessary to add
that this life insurance association did not
pay this large amount Of money to Mr..
Petch, except after the most careful exam
ination OF his condition by their medical
experts. They must have regarded him
~ forever incurable.
Mr.. Petch's address is ~ follows, Reuben
Petch, Gricrsville, Ont, Canada.
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am IN eren better health than when 0svs
you the Nrst tnterrtep."
"Do you still attribute your cure 10 the
use OF DIR. Williams Pink Pillsl" asked the
Monitor.
Enthusiastically do,' was the reply.
''Doctorr had failed, ~ had also the num6r-
ous remedies recommended by my frionds.
Nothing took had the slightest effect upon
me until began the use Of DR.. Williams'
Pink Pills. To this Honderfut medicine
since recommended these pills to many Of
my Srionds, and the verdict II always In
their favor. shall always bless the day
! was induced to take tiien.-
such Ia the history Of one Of the most
remarkable cases of modern times Can any
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
THE BEAR GOT EVEN.
now Grizzly Punished a Tormentor
| Who Thought He Was Smart.

now Grizzly Punished a rormentor
Who Thought He Was Smart.
The town Of Medicine Hat. in Assina-
o"la' on the Canadian Pacific railroad.
nAo' In 1894, an attraction in the shape
OF captive grizzly bear. He was a
hungry looking brute. about the size
Ok an ordinary COW, and was chained
70 posi- In the center OF a strong log
pom. The pen stood beside the tracks
ABOUT 200 feet from the station, and
recent radnstorm had made a veritable
mudhole of it. The bear was an OBJ
Ject OF lively interest and curiosity to
the townspeople. but more particularly
TO passengers of trains which stopped
At Medicine Hat to change engines
one day early in August the east
pound overland pulled in, and in a few
minutes the occupants of several
coaches were viewing the grizzly, who
was shuniins around his quarters.
looking very innocent and unconcern-
co. His paws and shaggy gray coat
were covered with mud, and bruin was
not thing Of beauty, still he appear
90 contented and seemed to enjoy be-
ing on exhibition. Now, a miscellane-
Gus crowd of men has, as a rule, at
ieest one individual In 1t belonging to
the class known as smart Alecks." :"
This gathering was no exception, and
tne aforementioned person soon mani
tested himself. He began by grunt-
ing at the bear and followed that up by
throwing sticks and small stones at
him. Failing to excite him by these
means. he resorted to others. Fixing a
handkerchief on a stick. he faunted It
In bruins face and tickled him on the
nose with 1t. then poked him in the
ribs. but, save an occasional growl, the
bear did not seem to mind his torment
or. One or two gentlemen now advised
the funny man to desist, suggesting
that his bearships patience probably
had limits. Ignoring the friendly warn
Ing. the fellow waxed bolder and, com
Ing close up to the pen, thrust an arm
in between the logs. Then the long
suffering bear saw his opportunity and
improved 1t. Suddenly and with start
ling swiftneB he reared on his hind
legs until he loomed high above the
astonished man, and then with Q deep
growl of anger he struck nercely at his
persocutOr. For q breathless second
the man stood bereft Of the power of
motion: then with a scream of fright
he tried to draw back. but too late.
The enormous bear caught his arm In
glancing fashion, shredding his coat
and shirt sleeves and scoring several
ugly scratches in the flesh, while an
avalanche Of mud and Nth descended
on his luckless head, fairly obliterat-
ing his features and thickly smearine
the whole upper part OF his person
The bears revenge was complete
Swift end sudden Justice had been met
ed out, and the smart man made his
way to the train. while some unfeeline
men in the crowd laughed outright
and the grixzly lay down with wha,
resembled . sigh Of relief. The Cana.
dian Pacinc east bound overland bore
that day q man who was not only sad.
der and wdser. but whose propensity
for stirring up the animals' had re-
ceived Q decided shock.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
AN OPEN LETTER TO MorHEas.

we are asserting In the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA " and
'PITCHER'S CASTORIA. as our Trade Mark.
l, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis, Massachu-
setts was the originator OF "PTTCHER'S CAS-
TORIA," the same that has borne and does now
bear the fac-simile signature Of CHAS. H.
FLETCHER on every wrapper This is the
original PITCHERS CASTORIA" which has
been used in the homes OF the mothers of
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that it is the kind you
have always bought" and has the signature of
CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the Wrapper No
one has authority from me to use my name
except The Centaur Company of which Chas
II. Fletcher is President.
March 8. 1897 SAMUEL PITCHER, MD
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
The New Clerks Mistake.

Druggist-"What do you mean by
filling that prescription for :? al
ways charged ~" New Clerk-"It
was . rule with my former employer
that when thing costs less
than twenty cents 1t should
bs retailed for g." Druggist
But you must remember, young man,
that We give trading stamps. Don't
make such . mistake gain."-Detroit
Free Press.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
rA.-...As Of B..h.l. of Loeu.t..

The war that was waged against To-
Gusts IN defence Of the crops and vine-
yards in Algeria last year Ii described
a. having been extensive ~ well as sue
cessful. Lines Of defence 822 miles In
aggfeeate length were constructed, and
in the bitches placed to receive the
pests ~ they fell from the barriers
moro than 10000 bushels Of young
JocuSts were destroyed.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

SEATTLE, unquestionably best and
cheapest starting point and outfitting sta
ton for Alaska and Klondike, does not ask
or advise you to go, but you will find
Seattle's facilities, stocks and experience
unsurpassed and prices the very lowest.
washington state has Klondikes of its own.
seattle is the chief city. Strangers are
protected by Public Comfort Bureau. Ad-
dress Chamber of Commerce, Seattle, Wash.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
sALzER's GRASSES AND cLovERs.

sALZER's GRASSES AND CLOvERs.
Are warranted. They produce! We are
the largest growers in America. Low
est prices. Seed Potatoes only $1.5O per
barrel. Big farm seed catalogue with
clover and grain samples (worth $1,000
to get START sent you by the John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse Wis, upon
receipt Of 10c and this notice. wing.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
News for the wheelmen.

The L. A. w. numbers nearly 1000
below the 100000 mark within the last
few weeks. In spite of this startling
diminution, the maximum of health
may be attained by those who use the
comforting tonic. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which promotes digestion and
regularity of the bowels.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
Census of Korea,

The Seoul Independent says that a re-
rent census of Korea shows a populatio
of & 1875 24S, of whom 1850, 767 are males and
q a2s 4sI females. The editor says how
ever that he believes these figures do not
cover more than one-third of the actual
population The peasants evaded the
Enumeration for fear it was a scheme to
ret them into the army.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

What is oratory, Uncle Jim?-
"Oratory? Well. it is thrashing
your arms around and shouting so
loud that people don't notice what
you say"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and yigor take No-To-
Bac. the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

consent y0a to nn fasn vi" sys hs
Hell be delighted that ! let you go to the
trouble Of asking him"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Didn't somebody call you up on the
telephone just now?,
NO; that was my wife; she called
me down."
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

ITO please man a woman must allow
him to do things for her." "Gracious!
You ought to hear how my husband raves
when ask him to pay my bills"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
State Of Ohio. City of Toledo.
Lucas County.

Frank ] Cheney makes oath that he ID
the senior partner of the firm of F. j.
Cheney & Co, doing business in the city
Of Toledo. County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December.
A. D. 1885.
(SeaD A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free
Sold by Druggists, TIC.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

ut is said that strong intellectually Ia
not essential to good acting" mo; but
II takes strong intellectually for an actor
to get his pay"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

kitty Is such happy woman"
"Why?" ''She thinks her husband is jeal-
Gus of every man she knows"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Perkins has "A theory about the ex
plosion of the Maine" What In ftT' III,
says perhaps some of the sailors wore
celluloid collars.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Wouldn't you be glad to know tn
you descended from a king?" mot u
less l could pick out the king"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup
For children teethfng softens the gums innA
nation ailAys pain. wind collie cents bottle
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

a fair salary. Mr. Book -keepT' "Why. II
doesn't begin TO cover my debts and other
expenses"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Words of cheer are bright jewels along
ones pathway" That's all right, but
just wait until you run upon a girl who
is expecting a diamond ring"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Pisos Cure for Consumption is the bes
of all cough cures.-George w. Lotz, Fa
bucher. La. August %. 1895.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money If 1t fails to 25c
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Museum Manager-"What is the mat
ter with the two-headed girl?" shes
mad because she got only one valen-
tine"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

"Aren't you afraid your wife's brain wa,
injured by her fall?'' mo, she's all right
soon she came to she said, Henry
did you match those samples l gave your
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

"Is II true that a perfect gentleman
never thinks anything he wouldn't sayT'
"Of course: there are lots of perfect gen.
tlemen who never .Afnk at all"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
SPRAYING FRUIT TREES.

The question of spraying fruit trees to pre-
vent the depredations of insect pests and
fungus diseases is no longer an experiment.
but necessity.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

"A woman cuts magazine leaves with a
hair-pin." Yes; and man cuts them
with his thumb"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
Smoke sIedge Cigarettes, 20 for 5 cts

II can't determine what to give up dur
ing Lent" We'll. Harry, IN tell you
give up snoring
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

No-T0- Bao for FIFTY Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong. blood pure. bOc o. All druggists
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Star Tobacco Is the leading brand of
the world, because IL Is the best.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Our readers Will do well to write VIM. Stahl
SIG H St., Quincy. Ill. and get his catalogue
describing twenty-one styles OF Spraying Out
fits and full treatise on spraying the different
fruit and vegetable crops which may be had
for the asking and contains much valuable
Information.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
r.,,.... rhsrsof.

-@sAr,d the discomforts Of life and the
.,i,rsss therof, reaching to every
,.m,Iv there is that which can 30
...,iy mitigate or entirely cure. the
~onder is why we endure and suffer
~ much. From big pains to little
.ches which are the wear and tear
- he physical structure Of man. there
-. always remedies good. better and
-, The choice should be always for
Ssst as the surest and the cheapest. In
aSronic or acute suffering with rheu-
matjsm neuralgia, sciatica or lum-
hago or with the minor ailments OF
GRAINS and bruises, or Of soreness and
sti,ness the efficacy of St. Jacobs Oil
and the fullness thereof in SO many
complete and perfect cures make it
stand out as the best remedy for pain
Why. then, should We stand on the
order of going for it, and not go at
once? In numberless cases the aggra-
vations of discomforts and pains are
from delay. Why should we suffer?
~ sent back that combination roll
ing Din. meat chopper. egg beater, po-
tato masher. cake cutter, churn and
biscuit cutter. Bridget didn't like it"
"Why not?'
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
tOc 25c. IC. c. c. fail druggists refund money.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04
Beauty is Blood Deep,

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty withoutit. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps it clean, BY
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils. blotchss, ,blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists. satisfaction guaranteed, 10c. &c, Soc.
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathsrtic. i0c or 80
G C C. fail to cure. druggists refund money
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

my son, you are n rolling stone; you will
never gather moss" "Gather moss! don't
care II l don't; I'm no mattress factory"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Don't you think the severe trials of love
ht man and woman for marriage?" Eyes;
each for marriage with somebody else"
The silver lance., 1898-03-04

Have you any stylish neighbors ?'
stylish? Mrs. Toozle. next door, is Just
getting over a $500 attack of typhoid fe-
ver."