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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-02-04

undergo the notifying and gen wv
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practitioner is almost sure to insist. But
there is a far more sensible alternative :
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will be sent by DR.. Pierce to any one who
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nerience and who stands among the most
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ticular field of practice.
Every woman should possess a copy of
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trated volume, the Common Sense Medical
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hound CODY whole medical library In
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
VERY SUGGESTIVE.

some time ago Bodoni the famous
italian painter, brought to this coun-
try number OF his works .or
the purpose OF exhibition. lie did not
seek to sell them, and. on making
affidavit to that effect he was
permitted TO enter them free of duty I'M
der bond. \ few days since a female con-
nected with the New York custom-house
service dressed herself handsomely hired
"A fine couipage. with hunkeys in livery,
and drove TO the art gallery, where Boil
donfs examples were on exhibition. The
woman pretended to be deeply impressed
by portrait OF Verdi. which the artist
valued at 500. and. without asking she
price. offered 5000 for the work. The
dealer I'm charge OF the gallery explained
the circumstances, informing her that he
was under bond not TO sell the pictures,
and saying that he could not enter into
any transaction until the expiration Of
the time agreed upon She then asked
him to give her an option at $500, or a
contract to sell TO her at that price as
soon as the bond expired. This he con-
scented TO. He did not deliver the picture,
nor did he receive any money, but simply
undertook upon the termination of the
bond and his release from all obligations
% the government, to sell the Verdi por-
trait for $1,000 Then the trap was sprung
and the customs officers arrested the
painter.
This action is justly denounced by the
papers Of New York and other cities, and
some Of these papers characterize it rs a
plot Matched up by the New York Gus
tom house officers" However. the large
number OF mean things this country has
been afflicted with in the name of art
suggests tina, there may have been an
influence behind the custom-house Off
GERS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15

body was Inferred I'm the Monticello bury
ing ground. near the tomb OF Jefferson.
Miss Bessie Martin. sister of Mr.. Nat.
Martin. and niece OF Mr.. J. G. Martin, o.
this city. was married at Bristol, Tenn
Thursday to Mr.. Henry q. Bourne. Jr.'
Of Wytheviile. Va. Miss Martin left Char-
lottesyilc about the middle Of January 70
visit relatives at Wytheville, but her
friends here knew nothing Of her inten-
ton TO enter the welded state.
/ Miss Susannah Page Nelson died at ~
o'clock this morning at the residence or
her father. Or. II. W. Nelson, In the 4sth
year Of her age When scarcely 3 years
old. she had a fall which produced or
ganic disease. from which she never re-
covered and for over forty years OF ner
life she was great sufferer. Notwith-
standing her physical condition. ahc was
In the main. always bright and cheerful
and with her faith firmly founded on the
Rock OF Ages. has gone to a blissful I'M
mortality. Since her mothers demise
about a year ago she has vsibly declined
and I'm her death II may almost be said,
"They were not divided" The deceased
was a great-granddaughter Of General
Thomas Nelson. one Of the sgners OF the
Declaration of Independence, and an ON
Ger i'm the Continental army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
OysTERMEN Up IN ARMS
over Certain Legislation Pending
Hcrc-Thc News of Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA, February N-(Special
The oyster packers and tongers of this
vicinity are up in arms over the bill I'M
PRODUCED in the Legislature forbidding
the bivalves to be gathered from the ma
tural rocks during September. The
season now begins September LIST. and
the oystcrmen say that by delaying
longing one month the market for Viz
ginia oysters will be seriously invaded
by other localities notably by Maryland.
where dredging is permitted after Octo-
Der 1st. and the oysters are marketed
more rapidly than is possible here. y
committee has been appointed 10 present
TO the Legislature a largely-signed petit
ton against the proposed change, which
will increase the tOngers' period OF en-
forced idlenesa by a whole month de-
tcrmined fight will be made against the
bill
Henry Ovorton. while under the in
nuence Of liquor. boarded a Norfolk and
Western train and had fight with the
conductor who asked for his ticket. Du-
ring the fight Overton jumped on the
train which was running thirty miles an
hour. and killed himself. The Coroner S
jury eXonerates the conductor.
CHARGED WITH BIGAMY.
Philip w. Mcdowell. the white bigamst.
who. while having wife living IN New
Jersey. marries Miss Erkheart, of Ports
mouth. was placed on trial in the Hust-
ings Court to-day. for the crime Coun-
sci for the prisoner cOntended that the
Commonwealth had not shown that Nc
Dowell had a wife i'm New Jersey. and the
accused could not be tried on his own con-
fession alone. The Court decided that
the confession should stand. and the trial
is going on.
Negotiations are far advanced for the
purchase of the Electric Company, OF
Virginia. at an advance Of $50 per cent.
on the par value of it's stock. The pur-
chase has not yet been effected, but the
bidders for the valuable franchise are
Messrs. Peter Wright & Co.. bankers and
brokers. Of New York, at about $4,000
1t is thought that the condition Of the
company justifies the belief that its busi-
ness will yield a profitable revenue on
the increased valuation of the stock.
HORRIBLE DEATH OF a CHILD.
This morning about 10 o'clock. a 4-year-
old child of G. y. Nelson, living IN the
county. died i'm horrible agony from eat
ing concentrated I've. The servant was
scrubbing and left the box Of I've on the
floor. The little one was terrible burned,
and when the doctors arrived the child
was dead.
The Board of Trade of Portsmouth
has appointed committee to go to Wash
ington to protest against the consolida-
ton Of the ports of Newport News and
Norfolk.
Norfolk's largest BAPTIST church Will not
prove equal to the accommodation of the
general southern convention Of that de-
nomination, and arrangements are being
made to secure Armory Hail. which has
"A seating capacity of 600.
Because he could not find employment.
Frank Richardson. of Portsmouth. last
night attempted suicide. and inflicted a
terrible cash on his throat His condi-
ton is critical. but he may recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
Mn. rRIGG.s LETTER.

We print this morning an open letter
TO Governor Tyler from MIR. William II.
Trigg. OF this city. Virginia member Of
the standing Executive Committee OF the
indianapolis Monetary Convention, 20
which Mr. Trigg was sent as a Delegate
from the Chamber OF Commerce OF Rich
mond. The convention, at its first meet
ing, appointed commission 10 formulate
a plan OF currency reform. The commits
sion having performed that duty. the
plan agreed upon was submitted TO a
second meeting of the body that created
the commission, was approved, and is
now before the Banking and Currency
Committee Of the House OF Representa-
tives in the shape OF a bill.
Mr.. Trgg, though not of the silver men,
has the deepest sympathy Tor them, ana
did not hesitate, when before con-
gressional committee. to repudiate in the
most emphatic language the imputation
that they were not as honest i'm practice
and purpose as the gold men. lie is'
above anything else. champion OF state
banks of issue. He has given this sub
iect long. careful. and intelligent study.
He recognizes the total inadequacy of the
national banking system 10 afford the
country the financial conditions that are
necessary to bring about permanent pros
perity. He believes that the plan of The
commission would AFFORD these condi-
lions. and his letter u.s. TO use his own Ian
Il. >. 2 1..I .Ff asf
OF the plan in Virginia and Indiana, ana
then in the whole country showing the
present unsatisfactory working OF the
national banking law and the improve
ment and relief under the proposed law
Whether we agree or disagree with MT
Trigg's conclusions. the letter is one cal
culated 10 command our attention and
stimulate earnest thought on the cur
rency reform question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
PROTEC TING THE BIRDS.

rho slaughter of birds has become an
International question in Europe, Italy
being the cause of its coming to the front
i'm that form. The Italian farms, vino
yards. orchards. and gardens are suffer
ing from insect pests as never before
The wheat and corn harvests last year
were almost total failures. and the great
cabbage farms of Tuscany hardly paid
for the labor of working them. More
over. for three years there has been a
serious decline in the quality Of olive
oil. caused by the ravages of insects upon
the fruit. All this Is due TO the Italian
with his little gun and snare. Nor are
the i'll effects confined TO Italy. They eX-
tend TO other countries, so that an inter-
national conference at Paris has taken
Government for the abatement Of the
evil. and a motion has been made i'm the
German Reichstag calling upon the I'm
perial Government to demonstrate with
Italy.
In various parts of this country The
farmers are waking up 10 the idcl lh1t
the birds are their best friends, and are
seeking to secure for them protective
legislation.
High authorities who have made care
fu investigation OF the subject tell us
that while the evil of indscriminate
slaughter Of birds has not reached very
great proportions in the United States,
it is serious enough to cost our farmers,
truckers, and fruit-growers many thou
sands of dollars annually.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15

fire. That expenses must be cut down vi
taxes be raised II we are TO keep our IN
tercst contract after tho per cent
period shall have expired, Is as certain as
Anything human can be. Equally certain
g. IL that should this issue be thrown
over 10 constitutional convention or
succeeding legislature, either body than
has 10 dispose Of it will cut TO the quick.
Tho abandonment by the present Legisla-
ture OF retrenchment, no matter what the
excuse or subtcrfuge. would not only con-
stitute a breach OF faith with the people,
hut would be a challenge to them and to
conservatism that we should dread to sec
accepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
T.pINGs FROM VENERABLE TOWN
The County Court Very Busy-Per-
sonnf Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. February H.
Especial THE regular term of the County
Court met to-day. The largest crowd
was in attendance that has been seen
here for several months. many taking
advantage Of the beautiful weather to
come to town. and others having bust
ness before the court and grand jury
Irregular term) which az a late hour was
still in session. hearing several important
cases presented by the Commemorative
Attorney
Mr.. c. i. Armistead steward and
cashier at the hospital went up 10 Rich
mond this morning TO purchase goods FOR
the institution.
Among the arrivals at the Colonial Inn
this morning were Colonel James H..
Fleming and oscar Keen, both of New
ark. ~ j. Colonel Fleming was sta
toned here during the war, when an order
was issued requiring all the old citizens
to leave for the Confederate lines. As
soon as he heard OF IT, he intcrceced m
their behalf. and had the order revoked
This is his lrsl visit here since those
memorable days Mr. Keen is q leading
member Of the Newark Bar. Both gem
tlemen had letters of introduction TO MIR
Spencer. proprietor OF the hotel. who
took them around to visit the leading
places OF interest.
Mr. John Coupland. who is connected
with the Southern road at Primers Point
was here Saturday TO attend the recep-
ton Of Mrs H. l.. Hundley. in honor
of Mrs r. s. Coupland OF Covington,
Ky. Mrs. Coupland will leave for home
Thursday morning having made many
friends during her brief visit here. Mr.
John COPELAND returned 10 Norfolk yes
terday.
Mr. Volly Richardson. son Of Captain
Il. II. Richardson. Of Hampton. and
wcll-known contractor of that city. was
here to-day I'm connection with the pro-
posed bank building
President Tyler Of William and Mary,
and Mrs William G. Mayo. We're among
those who left for Richmond this morn
ing.
About nineteen patients have been re-
ceived AT the Eastern State Hospital m
the past four weeks. II is nothing un-
usual for two TO be brought i'm on one
trip by the special agent. Mr.. Sweeney.
Mr.. A. T.. Smith. one Of our most popu-
lar and Well-known young men. has ac-
ccpted a position with one Of the leading
drug-hOuses i'm Lynchburg and may
leave Wednesday for his new home.
"Blacky." as ~ is Familiarity called by
his friends has their best wishes for his
future success.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Spencer have in
Wtations 10 the Chamberlin ball. Febru-
airy 2lst. =. NJ. the closing of the gage
ties before lent They will attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
society in Ola Hanover.

HANOVER COURTHOUSE. February
n-fSpecial)-The Hanover Social and
Literary Society was organized last week
~ the home OF Miss Bessie Lee. It's or
ganization was effected with Mr. Clarence
TAYLOR as chairman. Miss Maud Palmer.
president: and Nj william Martin sccre
tary. The society adopted the s0hil uet
OF Rain. hail. ga shine for lts sni5bo-
leth and his very suggestive title is %
standing reminder 90 each individual
member co. go what Is 90 D. expected in
the way 90 attendance. Those present
and incorporated were the Misses Ander-
son Merry o. Raw Mamie l. Haw. Bees
sic Lee Maud Palmer Ethel Palmer. and
Nellie tfil-tCn Npssls. Berkeley C1rd-
wei. flaw Lee Mart.n. PcaiIoss Tay-
lCr Winston ard Voolfolk. After recl-
tafiDn Is tie president and some remarks
by the secretary the business meeting adj
jCuincd for refreshments Meetings were
set for every two weeks "a, the homes OF
members In Alphabetical arrangement.
and committee on bylaws appointed.
The evening was then given up to- amuSe-
ment and "A very pleasant time was had,
with many more la anticipation. both for
pleasure and profit More anon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
4 LITTLE or EVERYTHING.
The News frcm Emporin and
GreenesNiiIc County.

The News frcm fmporin and
GreenesViiIc County.
EMPORIA. VA. February l4.-(Special}
A large number Of citizens assembled at
the courthouse to-day 10 formulate a
road law for the working of the public
roads IN this county The present law does
not appear To give satisfaction As TINS
letter closes the meeting haas not adj
journed
Mrs. George S. Bruce who has been on
q visit TO her mother. Mrs. T. J.. Turner
will leave FOR Memphis This afternoon, 10
join her husband. who is "a civil engineer
now located at that place.
The Board OF Supervisors will convene
next Monday for the transaction OF rou-
tine business
Rev Mr. Thompson. of Boydtor VIII
commence a series of meetings here to-
night at the Methodist church. Mr.
Thompson preached here several days
last summer. and won the highest enco-
miums He is not unlike In personal dp-
pearance and style 20 senator John ".
Daniel, but is a much younger man.
Some northern parties were few days
ago looking AT the valuable Waier-power
in the Meherrin river.
The entertainment given for the benent
of the Baptist and Presbyterian churches
last Friday night was quite success.
There were a large number of CONNER
cial travellers in town to-day.
Rev. r. II Younger preached 10 large
congregation az the Methodist church last
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15

charleston News and CouIief)
Il reassert it as a solemn truth saio
Senator Cannon IN his speech on Inc
cuban question. that the Cuban patriots
have paid 5000 for every rife they nave
used i'm their army. These arms have
come from the United States- Every ran
road and every express company ana
every flibustering expedition "hich h"S
landed arms and munitions OF ""f upo"
the island of cuba has taken ils ue.,i,s
ton" The concerns which have furnish
cd arn,e ammunition and other suppl
have doubtless. got their share OF the
eorne ton in The same proportion. we
syrrnathfze exceedingly with patriots
everywhere but -"business is business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
ASHLAND.
College TO Get SIT.O0O-The Ladies'
Literary Club.

ASHLAND. VA. February lA-(Special)
Rev. J. a. Kern. president Of Randolph
Macon College, is IN receipt of a letter
from friend Of the institution in which
it is stated that the trustees will receive
a legacy of $1,000 for the college
The ladies composing the literary club
held their regular meeting this aftern on.
and after the programme had been COM
plcted took mp the new music hall sub
ject They determined to hold "a bazaar
after Easter. for the benefit OF tine hall,
and with this purpose I'm view. will have
"A mass-meeting of ladies in the lecture
room Of the college chapel on Wcdnes-
day at 10 o'clock in the morning. The Of
hcers OF the society are Mrs. II. G.. Blu
chanan president: Mrs. r. r. Blackwell.
treasurer, ana Hiss Mamie Walden. secre-
tary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
CUPID IN CHARLOTTESVILLE.
TWO Matrimonial SurpriSes-Tht
Hand OF Death.

Two Matrimonial Surprises-The
Hand OF Death.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, February
f.-(Special)-Miss Mary Nandegrft
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. X. c. Nande-
grift. and Mr.. Frank NJ. Beale left on the
1923 r. +. V. train. over the Chesapeake
and Ohio. this morning for Washington,
ana a telegram received at IL O'Clock to-
day announced their marriage. the cere-
mony being performed by the Rev. Or.
Greene OF that city. Mr.. and Mrs. Beale
will visit New York before their return
10 Charlottesville.
DEATH or MRS. RANDOLPH.
Mrs. Margaret Randolph. wife OF the
late William l.. Randolph, and step
mother OF Or. w. NJ. Randolph. OF tins
city. died Saturday evening about .
o'clock at Lego" her late residence,
three miles east Of the city, in The oitn
year Of her age. Her death was due To a
complication OF diseases, and her Illness
was OF short duration. Mrs. Randolph
was the daughter OF the late j. G. x.
Taylor, and granddaughter OF the late
Colonel Thomas Jefferson Randolph. who
was the grandson Of Thomas Jefferson.
The funeral took place az II O'clock to-
day from the Episcopal church, and the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
Hanpenings IN Roanoke.

ROANOKE VA. February ll-(Spc-
cial REV f. II Martin was installed as
pastor Of the Baptist church at Salem
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Campbell. wife Of Rev. Or. W. &.
Campbell of the First Presbyterian
church is 800 with pneumonia, and her
death is hourly expected
John Hlirstou was taken back 10 Mar
tinsville to-day. having been recap'ured
here. He is charged with highway rob
berry. and broke Jail tell days ago.
The congregation Of Calvary BAPTIST
church have extended a unanimous call
10 Rev G. q. jones. Of COvingtCn. KY
TO assume charge of the pastoratc here.
which was recently made vacant by the
resignation of Rev. Dr.. BrOughtOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
CANDIDATES For OFFICE.

Richmond Va. February u. 1893.
TO MY FRIENDS AND FELLOW-ClIl-
ZENS:
In announcing my name as c2ndisna...s,e,
for CITY Auditor, at the solicitation oi 10y
friends. i beg 10 submit one or t"y @5e
gesfiOns for the consideration OF .no
voters of the city Of Richmond. an
not "A politician, and ii cannot be salu
that | am an Ofice-seeker per sc. I,iy.,-
who have known me for the past 'n,ts
years during my residence IN .1iS 80, 49,
will vOuch for my record that ~
given my entire time and carelul ht1 Az ~
ton To the business matters entrusitu w.
my care. discharging my duties Iai'nluii'
and with fidelity .,,..o,, tho
A great deal has been said lately on me
subject of lettering our condl tlon ~ III, ~
diNorpnf civ departments. In OfueI ~
pr0gross favorably on this line, the Mell-
known principles Underlying q llug t,rad
of Government. should be oulN cohSiN' -
and when they have been properly WIS.,
cd "a man should be selected VINO VIZ ~, ~
faulteringly carry out these pIlnclp'Ss'
and defalcafiOns Will not only ne llipO,,,
sible. but the best practical results W. ~
follow. In some cases hoMes'l' 80
of o1r intelligent and best cltilehs naNN
voted for the man instead OF the prlicl
plc Some are Of the opinion that ahf
boolx-keeper can serve acccpiably III ~
capacity Of Auditor by simply tahlhs VI,
ordinances as a guide. ana 'hat ~ ~.
time The fact that In some Of the cry
offices n skilled accountant is not require
dos NOT apply to the Office Of city Aual-
tor He should be "A man or Weh-hiil"NfI
ability and integrty-not merely Do9 IN
krerer-nor is he simply to carry out tne
letter of the ordinances, but the splrl e
rs well. i'm their Applications. lie must pe
ccnversant with the general lines oi az
counts In their varied relationship 49,.
inc mon the subjects under his super
vision and control. and should be a ai
~ thoroughly analyze and give direction
to them placing the facts. when requsirsu,
I'm such convenient ana lntellSSn, IA ifs
10 vim furnish the City Council ana us
committees all needed information
As the time is limited. l Will not pe
able to make as thorough personal can
vass as / would Ike, ana, therelore' ~ -
~. friends TO lend such influence as they
may be able to command.
Very respectfully, nvo
fe l5-lt T. a. pN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15
RetreHchiicnt.
Geesbuss washingtonian1

Naosbusg WashingtonianJ
We think our legislature Is dllsen'y
and ndustri0usly at work reducing ail
the expenses they can. 20 meet the ur-
mand from the State foF more revenue
TO pay promptly The additional inleres.
en- b.. debit soon to accrue They ma
81 a diai-alt task bat seem determined
tn srrmomt the difficulties. 90 have tae
state .qUlrr up fairly 90 p. demands yi
her hbliga lions Wait and sec what the
LEGISLATURE Will do before w. censlre
FOR what We presume they will not &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-15

a Paris telegram says: professor
Bsuchard has discovered new move
ment Of the heart by means of the Roent-
gen rays. 1t is a rhythmic dilation du-
ring respiration, and is not connected
with the ordinary movements Of the
heart" II may explain the tendency to-
ward poetry Of those in love.